Tamara Deanne Frith, lovingly known as Tami, was born on June 16, 1973, to Joyce Darlene Frith and Roch Chester Taylor. She was the oldest child and lived a life centered around love, laughter, music, and family.
Tami was a devoted mother and grandmother, a beloved sister and aunt, and a wonderful friend. She attended Robertsville Middle School and Oak Ridge...
Regina Diane Townsend, 62, of Riceville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 30, 2026. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend and a devoted grandmother to her 3 grandsons. Diane was full of life. Her beautiful smile and infectious laugh were second to none. She was a hard worker and retired from Bowater in 2022...
Janet Maxine Shirk, born on January 27, 1944, in Maryville, Tennessee, departed this world peacefully on March 30, 2026. Maxine was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bill Shirk, her son, Richard Shirk, and loving parents Malcolm and Dorothy Grigsby. A dedicated sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she is survived by her sisters Pat Green and Mary Jo Ferreros...
John Keith “Gizzy” Gass, 45, of LaFayette, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026. He was born on May 16, 1980, in Fort Oglethorpe to his parents, Martin Keith Gass and Babette Gifford Smith. John enjoyed riding his motorcycle and spending time with his cats, who held a special place in his heart and brought him constant companionship. He was...
Dewey Max Duvall, age 88, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026. Max was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who deeply loved his family, his country, and the simple joys of life.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, James Ray Duvall and Roy Jackson Duvall; and sisters, Lounell Hampton, Dot Ballew, Doris Pelfrey, Jeanette Bell, and Marie...
Kayla Renee Johnson went to be with our Lord on March 29, 2026. She fought courageously against a debilitating illness that began in late 2015. A natural leader with an indomitable spirit, Kayla faced every challenge with strength, grace, and determination.
Growing up, she was a powerhouse on both the softball field and the basketball court. Her coaches lovingly nicknamed...
KENNETH 'ROGER' PRINCE, 76, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Roger attended Madisonville High School and graduated from Tennessee Wesleyan College with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1972. His career as a General Health Environmentalist for the State of Tennessee lasted for 30+ years, retiring in 2008. He very...
Nancy Mae Freels, 65, of Clinton, TN was born on June 12, 1960, in Knoxville. She passed away on March 28, 2026. She went peacefully at home surrounded by her family just like she wanted! She fought a long hard battle with cancer. She was always such a fighter!
Nancy is survived by her husband, David Freels; children, Harley (James) Beal,...
Raymond Walter Lockard Jr., of Athens, TN, passed away on March, 28, 2026 at his residence. He was born in Pennsylvania to the late Raymond Walter Lockard Sr. and Helen Elizabeth Williams Lockhard.
Ray was survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Darlene A. Lockard; his loving children, Lisa M. McMaster (Gary), Raymond W. Lockard III (Trinity), and Nathan M....
At 3:22 on March 27th, Peggy Murphy Gross aka Peggy, Mother, Grandma, Aunt Peggy & Ms. Peggy, went to Heaven to be with Jesus. She was the life of every party and loved by so many. We will miss her laugh, her smile and her kidding. She lived a wonderful life. Heaven just got a little louder.
Peggy was born on...