All Obituaries

Betty Marie Thurman Mrs. Betty Marie Thurman of Sevierville, TN, passed away at home Thursday, June 20, 2019 surrounded by people she loved. Betty is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Claude “Junior” Thurman; Daughter, Roberta Black; Parents; and 4 siblings. She is survived by Son, Tim (Lori) Daley; Daughter, Charlotte (Richard) VanDerLouis; 11 Grandchildren, Tabitha, Sarah, Rebecca, Brandy, Sherry, Danielle, Holly, Nicole, Timothy, Kelly, and Stephen; 17...

Maxine "Phillips" Byers, 94 of Kodak, TN, went home to be with The Lord, June 13, 2019.  She was born in Allock, KY on September 12, 1924 and worked and raised her family in Bradenton, FL.  She was a member of Bradenton Revival Temple  Maxine was a long time resident of Sevier County, TN. She was the oldest of six children and the last remaining of five generations.  She is survived by her husband, Richard W. Byers, Jr. of Kodak, TN; Her four Children,...

Jane O. Hancock, 79, formerly of Gatlinburg, residing in Knoxville, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019. She is now rejoicing in Heaven with Parents, Buford and Georgia Compton; Brother, Cleve Compton; Baby brother, Jackie Compton; and Late husband, Clayton Hancock. She is survived by Buford Ogle and Robin, Kim Ogle Shelton and Randy, and Dan Ogle and Nancy; Grandchildren, Jake Shelton, Tiffany Shelton and Blake Jones, Jenna Ogle, Zach Ogle, and Nick Duda and Rachel Duda; Sisters, Faye Parton...

Mrs. Virgina “Jo” Stinnett, of Sevierville, TN, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, June 9, 2019 Jo is preceded in death by Parents, Witt and Hazel Ledbetter; Daughter, Brenda Bascko; 3 Sisters; 2 Brothers; 3 Nieces; and 2 Nephews Survived by Husband, Leon Stinnett; Sons, Chester, Danny, Dariel, and David Stinnett; Daughter, Mary Fleming; Brother, Don Ledbetter; Sister Carol Crockett; Several Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren; 1 Great-great-grandchild; and Several Nieces...

J.C. Ramsey, Jr. of Sevierville went home to be with the Lord, June 7, 2019. He is preceded in death by son, Justin Ramsey; Mother, Edith Parton Meritt; Step-dad, Tommy Merritt; Father, J.C. Ramsey, Sr.; and Sister, Ruth Maples. He is survived by wife of 24 years, Regina Lafollette Ramsey; Daughters April Rayfield (Joe) and Penny Brown (Jay); Sons, Deaven Ramsey; Matthew Ramsey; Eric Ramsey; Daniel McCarter (Ciera); and Ben Carper; Special Friends, Della Hurst; Sara Marie Green; Rudy H....

Ray Harold Watson, age 73 of Caldwell County, North Carolina, entered the Gates of Glory on Thursday May 23, 2019 at his home in Sevierville Tennessee. Ray “Pawpaw” Watson grew up in Valmead, North Carolina. Where he lived and worked as a Furniture factory worker with his loving wife Martha Magadline Watson, until retirement. He was a loving Grandpa, Father, Brother, and Husband. He was the guiding light in our lives and the threading that stitched us all together. He was a...

Jeffrey Tipton, 64, of Kodak, Tennessee, passed away, Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at home. Jeffrey had many fond memories making him a great storyteller. He enjoyed telling of his adventures of scuba diving and playing drums, but his greatest joys of all were flying helicopters and small engine planes.  Mr. Tipton is preceded in death by Parents, Iva and Coy Tipton and Brother, Ricky Tipton He is survived by Daughter, Melissa Minchey; Sons, Jeffrey (Joanna) and Jason Tipton; Sisters,...

Mrs. Barbara Jean Loveday of Mooresburg, TN, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019 She is preceded in death by Husband, James D. Loveday, Parents Clyde and Katie Conner, 2 Sisters, and 5 Brothers She is survived by Son, James (Carol) Loveday; Daughters, Robin (Richard) Wolfe, Betsy (Dennis) Smith, Susie Loveday and husband Jeremy Fink, and Mary Ellen (Danny) Adams; 17 Grandchildren; 23 Great-Grandchildren; and several Nieces and Nephews Funeral Services will be held Sunday, April 28, 2019...

A brother and uncle sadly missed, Mr. Eddie Boling, of Seymour, TN, passed Monday, April 22, 2019, surrounded by those he loved Mr. Boling is preceded in death by Parents, Troy and Lillian Boling and Brothers, David, Frank, and Randy Boling He is survived by Sister and Brother-in-law, Linda and Scott Helton; Nephews Joshua (wife Amy) and Jacob Helton; Great Nephew, Joshua David Helton; Longtime friends Joe and June O’Mary; and many other friends Mr. Boling had a great...

Mr. Danny Ownby, 64, of Bybee, TN, Passed away Monday, April 22, 2019 He was the son of Ray and Ina Ownby He is survived by Sisters, Stella (Bruce) Gibson and Tammy (John) Lopour; Nephew, Adam Lopour; Niece, Miranda Lopour; Aunt and Uncle, Dot and J.B. Carr; and many special cousins and friends A memorial service will be held at a later date www.rawlingsfuneralhome.com