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Doug Lumpkin - age 77, of Alcoa, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023. He was a member of Pleasant Garden Baptist Church and a retired insurance executive. Doug was an avid golfer having played at Pinehurst, Harbour Town, St. Andrews, Carnoustie, Augusta National and many more. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Florence Mills, and Linton Lumpkin. Survivors: Wife of 37 years, best friend, and soulmate, Patricia Bailey (Patty) Lumpkin; son, Scott Douglas Lumpkin; daughter, Lezlie Lumpkin Price (Robert); grandchildren, Grayson Miller Price, Braeden Ladd Price, and Shafer Douglas Price; brother, Thom Mills (Beth); nieces and nephews, Wesley Mills (Sarah), Alex Mills (Carly),...

Ralph L. Martin, age 92 of Louisville, TN passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023. He was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church and was retired after more than 40 years with American Airlines. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Ethel Martin; brother, Jimmy Martin; and sisters, Dorothy Smith and Margie Vaught. His survivors include: wife, Wilma F. Martin; daughter, Monica Tubb of Walland, TN; son, Gregory S. and Elisabeta Martin of Louisville, TN; grandchildren, Bryce and Kayla Tubb of Townsend, TN, Codee and Lexie Tubb of Germany; and great-grandchildren, Cullin and Lyric Tubb of Townsend, TN, and Elsie Tubb of Germany. Family and friends will meet at 2:45 PM Thursday,...

Jerry L. Hampton, age 76, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 6, 2022. Jerry was born in Carter County, Tennessee on July 17, 1946, to the late Leonard B. Hampton and Gladys Stafford Hampton. During his childhood, Jerry was active in 4-H, where he achieved high honors as a National Congress attendee as well as the Boy Scouts, where he earned the distinguished Eagle Scout Award. Throughout his life, Jerry truly was the embodiment of the Scout Law - trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, cheerful, and more. He was driven with a tremendous sense of duty to his family, friends, and country. This sense of duty led him to serve...

Jerry L. Hampton, age 76, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 6, 2022. Jerry was born in Carter County, Tennessee on July 17, 1946, to the late Leonard B. Hampton and Gladys Stafford Hampton. During his childhood, Jerry was active in 4-H, where he achieved high honors as a National Congress attendee as well as the Boy Scouts, where he earned the distinguished Eagle Scout Award. Throughout his life, Jerry truly was the embodiment of the Scout Law - trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, cheerful, and more. He was driven with a tremendous sense of duty to his family, friends, and country. This sense of duty led him to serve...

William (Bill) Keck - age 77, of Maryville, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022 At the Ben Atchley State Veterans Home. He was a member of Zion's Chapel Baptist Church; Vietnam Veterans Association Bill Robinson Chapter #1078; Air Force Sergeants Association; and the American Legion Post #13. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Ellen Keck; brother, Mike Keck; sister, Joyce Keck; brothers-in-law, Herman Helton and Buddy Holder. Survivors: wife, Judy Keck of Maryville; daughter, Leah (Jerry) Bowling of Corryton; sons, William "Rusty" (Rachelle) Keck of Charleston, Tennessee, Junior (Betsy) Tillett and Jeff (Desiree) Tillett all of Maryville; grandchildren, Brittany, Daniel, Jared...

Dr. Edwin W. (Judge) Smith, DDS age 94, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Island Home Park Health and Rehab in South Knoxville. He practiced Oral and Maxillofacial reconstruction in Kingsport for 30 years. Serving the family, Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at North Broadway in Knoxville. Dr. Smith's guestbook is available at www.stevensmortuaryinc.com.

Bobby Earl Vittetoe age 96, of Knoxville, and most recently of Johnson City, TN passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2019 surrounded by his family. Bobby told the best stories and was always quick-witted, keeping those around him laughing. He proudly served his country in World War II and upon his return, married his high school sweetheart, June, which he loved to jokingly say started World War III. They were married for 70 years. Bobby was a very loving and involved father and later, an incredible grandfather. He was an avid Vol and Braves fan, keeping up with games and scores even into his last days. In addition to his parents and siblings, Bobby was preceded in death by his...

Elizabeth Ann Rice Ehmling, age 67, of Knoxville, formerly of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019 at The Pointe at Lifespring. She was of the Episcopal faith and preceded in death by her husband, Walter W. Ehmling, Jr.; and daughter, Jennifer E. Scott. Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Walter and Michelle Ehmling III of Knoxville; son-in-law, Michael Scott of Atlanta; grandchildren, Megan Ehmling and Jacob Ehmling both of Knoxville, Ashley Raymond of Texas, Christian Scott and Aaron Scott both of Atlanta. The family will receive friends 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Hamilton Memorial Gardens North Chapel, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343. Stevens...

Imogene Miller Engle, age 91, of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019. She was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church and retired from Home Federal after 55 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Edward Engle; sister, Fayetta Miller; and brother, Zeno Miller. Survivors: daughter, Karisa Engle; several nieces and nephews. Thanks to the staffs of Windsor Gardens Assisted Living and Beverly Park Place for their care. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the mission fund of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church or any local church of your choice. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Monday at Stevens Mortuary,...