Jun 22, 2026

John Philip Bakelaar passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on June 22, 2026, just shy of his 56th wedding anniversary on June 27, 2026. He turned 87 on June 10.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Vera (Nugent) Bakelaar and his brother, Robert Bakelaar.

John is survived...

Jun 22, 2026

Lola Mae Collins passed away Monday June 22, 2026. She was a special loving mom and grandma. Lola loved to cook and work in her garden and can when it is garden time. She is preceded in death by her mother, Maggie Collins; father, Lester Collins; sisters, Virginia Lamb, Janet Russell, Helen Carpenter, and Julie Fields; brother, Fred Collins;...

Jun 21, 2026

Lois Alvelvie Willocks, 90, of Friendsville, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, June 21, 2026.  Lois loved to sew and cook and was a member of Rescue Mission Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Clarence Willocks; son, Arnold Lee Willocks; parents, Avis and Zelzie Ellison; siblings, Harold Ellison, Raymond Ellison,...

Jun 16, 2026

James Lee "Jim/Mousey" Daugherty, age 78, of Alcoa, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, June 16, 2026.  He was a proud veteran of 10 years serving in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. Jim retired from the United States Postal Service after 22 years of service. He was an avid drag racer, served as a...

Jun 4, 2026

Donald "Don" Keith Harvey, 82, of Louisville went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 4, 2026, at his home.  He retired from ALCOA Inc with 32 years of service and was a member of the 25-year club.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles O. and Mary Elizabeth Harvey; and sister, Linda Wilson....

Jun 4, 2026

Geraldine "Geri" Lemons Crabtree, 91, of Maryville went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 4, 2026. She loved bingo and spending time with family. Geri retired from UT Medical Center where she was given the title of Colonel by Mayor Randy Tyree, for all her loving care she gave her patients. She was a member of Alcoa...

Jun 2, 2026

Jimmy Larry Jones, 77, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 1st, 2026.

Jim was born in East Tennessee on November 8, 1948, and spent much of his life in Kokomo, Indiana, where he lived and worked until he retired and moved back to Maryville, Tennessee.

He honorably served his country in...

May 29, 2026

William David Walkingstick, 77, Eastern Band Cherokee, NC native, resided in Louisville, TN passed away on the evening of May 29, 2026. He was a 35-year retiree of ALCOA and a United Steel Workers of America Local 309 member. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, visiting Cherokee, and spending time with his family.

William is preceded in death by...

May 29, 2026

Donald Ray "Don" Hall, 84, of Maryville, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29th, at home surrounded by loved ones. Don retired from Gerdau Ameristeel after 38 years of dedicated service.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clay and Cora Hall, and six brothers: J.T., Avery, Charles, Bobby, R.L., and Johnny.

Cherishing his...

May 25, 2026

Doris Russell passed away at University of Tennessee Medical Center Comfort Care Unit after a very short illness with her daughter by her side holding her hand at 2:30 AM on Monday, May 25, 2026.

Doris was born to Silas and Ira Skidmore on March 11, 1945, in Harlan, Kentucky.

She was preceded in death...