All Obituaries

Debbie Ogle left this earthly realm on May 18, 2022, after a long battle with kidney failure surrounded by family and friends. She was 67 years old. Debbie was born in Palatka, FL and moved to Sevierville in 1990. It would be wrong to say that Debbie lost her battle because she never stopped fighting. No matter how sick she was, she was feisty and always determined. When anyone else would have broken, Debbie stayed strong. Through her we know what resilience and perseverance truly look...

Ricky Lynn Caughorn, age 73, when to heaven on May 8, 2022, after a short illness. He loved going to church and praising the Lord. He enjoyed music and loved to dance. Ricky is preceded in death by his parents, Almo Dockery Caughorn and Dawes Caughorn. He is survived by his brother, Bobby Caughorn, who he lived with his entire life.  Several cousins and many friends from all the surrounding communities. Visitation will be on Thursday, May 12, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Burchfield...

Donald “Donnie” McFalls, age 51 of Pigeon Forge, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022.  Donnie was a member of First Baptist Church, Pigeon Forge. He is preceded in death by his father, Carl Donald McFalls; grandmother, Willie Mae Reagan; grandmother, Ruth Hodge; uncle, Danny Ray Reagan; and aunt, Mary Kathy Reagan. Donnie is survived by his mother, Patsy McFalls; daughters, Hannah McFalls and Jade McFalls; brother, Carl Darren McFalls  and wife, Vanessa; along with...

GONE FISHING A Poem by David Ritter If someone should ask for me, tell ’em heaven is where I’ll be. I’ve finished all my life’s chores, and now I fish on heaven’s shores. The view is grand and the fishing’s great, but I yearn for you as I wait. I’ll save a spot on the river’s bend, for all those, I call family and friend. But for now, head to the Manistee and make a cast in memory, to all the good times that you had, with me- your friend,...

Richard (Ritchie) Wayne Wright II, age 48 of Seymour, TN passed on April 21, 2022.   He is preceded in death by his grandfather Norman Lee Blankenship, grandmother Clara Helding, and grandson Elvis Watters.   He is survived by his mother Peggy Ann Lee (Leroy L Lee); daughters Shanice Wright, Audrey Wright, and Amelia Lee Wright; step-son Alexander Beverage; grandchildren Pricilla Watters and Nacoma Watters; brothers Norman Ray Maiden, and Corey Lee; and cousins Nancy Louise...

Shirley Ann Bourbeau (Bosworth) was born on March 24, 1947, in Chicago, IL. She was raised in Burlington, WI, along with her seven brothers and sisters: Dick Bosworth (Pam), Donald Bosworth, Gary Bosworth, Linda Baumeister, Patricia Kegley (Jeff), Larry Bosworth, and Betsy Bosworth. She was the oldest girl and gladly took the role of “mom” to the little kids. In 1974 she was reunited with her high school crush, James Bourbeau. They married on September 6, 1975. Shirley had...

Nancy (Bobbi) Lee Saltonstall, 82, of Sevierville, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, April 11, 2022. Bobbi was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin Johnson II and Jessica (Whittle) Johnson; her sons, Andrew (Andy) Saltonstall and James (Jim) Satltonstall. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Bill Saltonstall; sons, Bill S. Saltonstall and Joe Saltonstall; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Bobbi accomplished many things in her life. She raised four...

Tommy William Ownby, 52, of Sevierville has gone home to be with the Lord on March 9th, 2022. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Buford & Viola McCarter and Luther & Nobbia Ownby; aunt Judy Branch; cousin Becky Burkett; and nieces Kristy and Whitney. Tommy is survived by his parents Ronald & Sue Ownby; daughters, Jordan (Shawn) Mize and Brittany Ownby; brother Teddy (Penny) Ownby; sisters Rhonda (Larry) Ferguson and Donna (John); grandchildren William Rymar, Dexter...

Charles "Charlie" Reagan was a Sevier County native, born and raised at the Gum Stand.  Charlie served in the United States Marine Corps 1959-1980 where he did four tours in Vietnam and was the recipient of the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm.  After retirement Charlie spent six years as a police officer with the Pigeon Forge Police Department then became the first Director of the Pigeon Forge Trolly system spending twenty-two years with the City of...

Kennith L. Burton, age 51 of Kodak, TN, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, John Burton. Kennith is survived by his mother, Linda Burton; sons, Harold Burton and Jaxon Burton; his fiancé, April Smith; his brother, John Burton; and several nieces and nephews, along with a host of friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.