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Gary Scott Motley, Sr.

Gary Scott Motley, Sr.

Aug 4, 2021

Gary S. Motley, Sr., age 59, of Delano, TN went to be with the Lord in Heaven on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Scott was born on an Army base in Japan on February 4, 1962. He lived in Germany, and moved all over the United States throughout his live and finally residing in East Tennessee.

Scott as a simple, brilliant...

Mary Frances Gudger

Mary Frances Gudger

Jul 21, 2021

Mary Frances Gudger, age 82, passed away Wednesday, July, 21, 2021. Mary was great wife, mother and grandmother, she was a hairstylist by trade and a housewife by choice. She was strong in her faith and she attended Abundant Life Christian Center.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Imogene Shaw; sisters, Maxine Walker and Madeline Barnett;...

Mary Helen Long

Mary Helen Long

Jul 20, 2021

Mary Helen Jones Long passed peacefully on July 19, 2021.  Mary Helen, as her family affectionately called her, was loved by all that knew her.  She was the strength that held our family together.  She would have been 100 years old on September 29, 2021. 

Mary Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Thomas Long in October...

Margaret Elaine Cruze

Margaret Elaine Cruze

Jul 20, 2021

Margaret Elaine Cruze, age 76, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021. She was a life-long resident of Knoxville, TN.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lucille Rogers.

Margaret is survived by her children, Stacy (James) Johnson of Knoxville; Chris (Denise) Cruze of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Scot and Cady Lewis of Warner Robins, GA, Cole Johnson and Carly...

Adrienne Elsie Williams

Adrienne Elsie Williams

Jul 18, 2021

Adrienne Williams, born November 4, 1938 in London, England, passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, July 18, 2021. She was a Visual Merchandiser for Profit & Belk’s for 40 years. Adrienne had a love and was schooled in floral and interior design.

Adrienne was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Bobby L. Williams; mother, Elsie Beck...

Eric Allan DeFreitas

Eric Allan DeFreitas

Jul 14, 2021

Dr. Eric DeFreitas, born on December 11, 1951 in Providence, RI, went home to be with the Lord on July 14, 2021 at the age of 69.  He was a beloved, devoted husband to Mary Beth (Villeneuve) DeFreitas, and a beloved, devoted father to David and Nathan DeFreitas.  He left behind his mother Vivian DeFreitas, brother Keith DeFreitas and grandchildren...

Jennifer (Jenny) Erin Jackson

Jennifer (Jenny) Erin Jackson

Jul 10, 2021

Jennifer (Jenny) Erin Jackson, age 41, from Athens passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021. She was a loving mother of 3 boys and was married to David Jackson for 21 years. They started their relationship in high school and were together from then on. Jenny graduated from McMinn County High School in 1998. She dearly loved her parents who...

Irene Wesley Gibson

Irene Wesley Gibson

Jun 20, 2021

Irene Wesley Mitchell Gibson, age 98, was born Wednesday, December 27, 1922 and passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 in Purcellville, VA. Irene attended Notchey Creek Baptist Church and later became a member of Fortners Chapel Methodist Church. She loved sewing and making quilts and clothing for family and friends. She cared deeply about people, serving as a caregiver...

Sandra "Sandy" Kay Brock

Sandra "Sandy" Kay Brock

Jun 19, 2021

Sandra Kay “Sandy” Brock, age 66, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Covenant Health Park West in Knoxville. She loved her family, being a caretaker of so many throughout her life, Sandy was able to find the good in all those who had the privilege of meeting her.

Sandy is preceded in death by her parents, Steve and Ann...

Frankie Mae Tallent

Frankie Mae Tallent

Jun 18, 2021

Frankie Mae Tallent, age 77, of Athens, departed this life on Friday, June 18, 2021. She was a member of the West End Baptist Church and enjoyed fellowship and singing whenever the doors were open. Frankie never met a stranger and she loved her family more than anything. She also adored her dog China.  

Frankie is preceded in death...

Daniel "Danny" Lynn Crabtree

Daniel "Danny" Lynn Crabtree

Jun 15, 2021

Daniel “Danny” Lynn Crabtree, age 65, a life-long resident of McMinn County, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 15, 2021. He loved to hunt and fish and just enjoyed being outdoors. Danny was an employee of Mayfield for over 30 years. And if you’ve heard Hank Williams, Jr. sing “A Country Boy Can Survive”, that was Danny...

Hoyt Marvin Freeman

Hoyt Marvin Freeman

Jun 14, 2021

Hoyt Freeman, age 75, of Tellico passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at home. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a retired truck driver.

Hoyt is preceded in death by his parents, Josh and Lena Freeman; 8 brothers, and 3 sisters.

He is survived by his son and son-in-law, Mark (Jessie) Goodman of Cleveland, son and...

Sally Faye Pangle Williams

Sally Faye Pangle Williams

Jun 2, 2021

Sally Faye Pangle Williams, 75, of Etowah passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at her home. She was a member of the Pleasant Grove Methodist Church in Etowah. She enjoyed arts and crafts – particularly macramé. She took pleasure going to horse shows and showing a world champion.

Sally is preceded in death by her husband, James Williams; daughter, Alicia...

Justin J. Bradburn

Justin J. Bradburn

Jun 1, 2021

Justin J. Bradburn, age 23 of Maryville, TN, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Justin was born in Blount County on February 9, 1998. He went to Heritage High School, played football, loved his family and friends and enjoyed fishing.

Justin is preceded in death by his mother, Teresa Ann Greer; grandparents, Bud and Sandra Bradburn.

He is survived by...

Ronnie Lee Parris

Ronnie Lee Parris

May 26, 2021

Ronnie Lee Parris, age 62 of Etowah passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at UT Medical Center. He enjoyed helping people, often giving elderly people rides to the doctor or grocery store. He liked R&B music, a U.T. football fan and a loving brother.

Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Mabel Parris; brothers, Calvin and Jerry...

Ronald Douglas Ramsey

Ronald Douglas Ramsey

May 14, 2021

Our beloved Ronnie Ramsey, age 70, passed away Friday, May 14th at his home. Ronnie was definitely one of a kind. If you knew him, you couldn’t help but love him and he never met a stranger. Ronnie could tell you a story at the drop of a hat. If you ever heard one of his stories then chances are...

Randall "Randy" Carroll Martin, Sr.

Randall "Randy" Carroll Martin, Sr.

May 13, 2021

Randall “Randy” Carroll Martin, Sr., age 62, of Tellico Plains passed away Thursday, May 13th, 2021 at Tennova Health Care in Cleveland. Randy retired as Food and Beverage Supervisor at Disney in Orlando, FL after 22 years. Then he was owner/operator of Town Square Café in Tellico for 23 years, he then finished his career as rural mail carrier for...

Hazel Ann Dorsey

Hazel Ann Dorsey

May 11, 2021

Hazel Ann Dorsey, age 79, of Delano passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 after battling health issues. Hazel was born and raised on a rural farm near Edson, Kansas and was a graduate of Edson High School.  She married the love of her life after high school and was blessed to be together with Tom for over 50 years.  Family...

Kurtis Patrick Shelton

Kurtis Patrick Shelton

May 7, 2021

Kurtis Patrick Shelton, age 28, of Madisonville passed away Friday, May 7, 2021. Kurtis was a very sweet and respectful young man and everyone loved him. He was an avid gamer – enjoying playing all types of video games.

Kurtis is preceded in death by his great-grandmother Margaret Hunley; brother, Randy Shelton and grandfather, Roy Faust.  

He is survived...

Stephen "Steve" Edward Hicks

Stephen "Steve" Edward Hicks

May 6, 2021

Stephen Edward Hicks (Steve), 50, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on May 6, 2021. He was born to parents Edward Lawton Hicks and Betty Rae Hicks, on February 25, 1971.

He graduated from Orange High School in Hillsborough, NC in 1990. Steve loved football, bonfires, and fishing. He loved to laugh and spend time with family. He gave his life...

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