All Obituaries

Charlie Samuel “Sam” Lawhon, age 69 of Paint Rock, passed away on Sunday, September 25th, 2022.  Sam enjoyed fishing, tinkering on old cars and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.   Sam was preceded in death by parents, Rev. Joe and Mary Ruth Lawhon; Brothers, Claude and Freddy Lawhon; Sister, Anna Grace Lawson.  He is survived by wife, Barbara Lawhon; Children, Angie Summey and husband Barry, Tommy Lawhon; Grandson, Cody Tilley; Great...

Donna Darlene Bridges, age 66 of Loudon passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022.   Donna was preceded in death by Mother, Freida Cronan; Father and Step Mother, Jerry R. North Sr. and Bettye North; Brother, Christopher Gale North. She is survived by Siblings, Joy Phillips (Bill), Jerry R. North Jr. (Shirley), Pam Harper (Herb), Nancy McCollister (Donnie), Susie Smyre (Michael), Rusty North (Misty), Amy Jenkins (James); Aunt, Patsy Smith; She is also survived by a host of...

Elizabeth Ann Gage, age 75 of Philadelphia, went home on September 24, 2022 at her home surrounded by family. She loved flowers and working in the yard.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Donnie Gage, parents; Walter and Alma McKinley, brother, Glen McKinley, sister, Faye Hamilton, infant grandson, Nicholas. She is survived by her children; Keith Gage of Philadelphia, Kim Ward of Philadelphia, grandchildren; Tony Ward (Jeannie Stone), Corey Ward, Christopher Gage...

George Michael Ellis, age 69 of Maryville, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022. George loved his children and family. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Ellis, parents; Carolyn and Luther Gregory, sister, Kim Gregory, brother-in-law, Rex Hamilton.  George is survived by his sons, Toby Ellis and Kenneth Hicks, sisters, Mellisa Norris and Anne Hamilton, brother and sister-in-law; Grover and Beckie Ellis, two grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and extended...

Dewayne Kyle passed away at the University of Tennessee Medical Center on September 22, 2022.  Dewayne was a strong man of faith and family.  He loved many people and was loved by many in return. He will be preciously missed. Preceded in death by his papaw, John Kyle and granny, Myrtle Lee Kyle; his father, “Mib” Kyle and mother, Milda Anderson. Dewayne is survived by his wife of 29 years, Tamera Kyle; his daughters, Hannah Adams and Makayla Kyle; his son in heart,...

Freda Mae Schrimsher, age 78 of Philadelphia, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 16, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her parents; Nellie Hitson Russell and Sam Russell, husband, Jim Schrimsher, son, Stan Schrimsher, brothers and sisters; Hoyit, Roy, Bill, Sammie Joe, and David, Deana, Betty, Faye, and Tootsie, and their spouses. Left to cherish her memory are daughters; Vanessa Jones and husband Mike, and Dedra Aspell, grandchildren;...

Michael J. Skinner, age 70, of Seymour, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022. He retired from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, where he worked as a state trooper.  He was a lover of all things having to do with cars.  Mr. Skinner was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Edith Skinner. He is survived by his daughter, Michelle Taylor;  fiance’, Amanda Messer; grandchildren, Tyler Hansford, Lily Taylor and Landry Taylor; a group of loving friends and the Ted...

Winfred C. Giles, age 78, of Maryville, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Winfred Columbus and Icee Mae Giles; brother, Waymen Odom; and sister, Joyce Lee Hodgins. Mr. Giles is survived by his wife of 32 years, Phyllis Giles; son, Dewayne Giles; step-sons, Brad Walker and Greg Satterfield; siblings, James Giles, Catherine Knapp, Una Lee Parker, Fred Giles and wife Linda, Allen Giles and wife Alma; and several grandchildren, nieces,...

Chayton Cole Stevens, age 21 of Loudon, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022. Chayton was born June 28, 2001 in Knoxville to Chris Stevens and Brooke Robinson. Chayton loved dirt bikes, four-wheelers, and fast cars. Chayton is preceded in death by his mother, Brooke Robinson; and grandfather, Ronnie Robinson. He is survived by his father, Chris Stevens and fiance’ Taresa Myers; brother, Dillon Taylor (Samantha Smith) and his son Nate; Grandparents, Kenneth and Elizabeth...

Sue Shell, of Philadelphia, passed away on September 5, 2022 into the loving arms of her Savior. She was born September 23, 1933 to John Pruett and his wife, Dolly Giles Pruett and was a true follower of Jesus Christ.  Sue was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Shell; parents, John and Dolly Pruett; siblings, Alma Ruth Pruett, Zelma Lorraine Pruett, Lois Appleton, Muriel Pruett and Dennis Pruett.  She is survived by her daughter Debbie James and husband, Wes; son, Paul...