Whether he was moving dirt to expand the North Side Y or hammering walls for another Habitat for Humanity house, Bob Temple was almost always working, working hard, and working …
Services Sunday for Blount educator
Elizabeth H. Wheeler, 96, of Maryville, passed away March 12, 2020, at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Broadway Baptist Church for 69 years and taught high school …
Woody Hutson: Making music, food and friends
Woody Hutson had so many interests, talents and abilities that it’s hard to single out just one way to describe him. But if I had to try and do that, …
Services set for former chief of detectives
Services are today for Bill Wilson, who retired as chief of detectives for the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Tom Spangler said Wilson was a solid rock of the agency. …
Lost Sheep founder leaves lasting legacy
Maxine Raines, founder of the Lost Sheep Ministry, has died. Posted to the group’s Facebook page on March 4 was this announcement:
“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the …
Tom Pierce was business leader
A well-known political and business leader has died. Tom Pierce, 70, passed away peacefully on March 1 at his home. Although he held a degree in mechanical engineering from the …
Services Friday for Justin Melendy
Justin Arthur Melendy, 38, died Friday, Feb. 28. His obituary stated: While his death is unexpected, Justin suffered from alcohol addiction, and for years we have feared this day would …
Rachel Janous packed a lot of living into 38 years
Reading the obituary of Rachel Marie Janous makes one regret not having known her. After the obligatory dates of birth and death, the writer says: The birth and death of …