Robert “Corky” Dean Mitchell, age 69 of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, December 29, 2022.

Corky spent 20 years driving tractor trailers, as a delivery driver for both PepsiCo and Miller Brewing Company. He then decided to change his path to a career in metal fabrication and anodizing, where he worked at Fab Metal and then finally at All Star Marine and Aerospace until he retired. An avid motorcyclist, nothing gave him joy like riding his bike and he rode every chance he could. He had a great number of loyal and loving friends, many of them life long, that were all more like family and meant the world to him. He will be greatly missed by everyone that knew and loved him, but he left them with decades of memories and great stories to tell.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Jolene Dunn.

Survived by his wife, Shirley; daughter, Heather (Jarett) White; grandson, James Webb; great granddaughter, Brynlee Webb, along with Aunts, Uncles, in-laws, and cousins.

The family wishes to express gratitude for all of the thoughts, prayers, and support they continue to receive. Corky requested no service, and the family will honor his wishes.

Judith “Judi” Bliss Mallard (age 73) of Maynardville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, Friday, January 6, 2023, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.  Judi was born April 18, 1949, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Donald Read Bliss and Virginia Hodges Bliss.

Judi attended Holston High School in Knoxville and graduated from Seneca High School in Louisville, Kentucky.  She worked at Tennessee Valley Authority as an engineer’s aide.  Later in life she became a licensed hairdresser.

Judi was a Unitarian Universalist by faith.  She was a strong advocate for change that would provide equal justice for all, especially for those in need, “the underdogs” or those oppressed by societal inequalities. She enjoyed attending and following Tennessee Volunteers and Lady Vols sporting events.  Judi was an avid music lover as it had a soulful impact on her, and she enjoyed many live performances in her lifetime. She loved cooking and entertaining friends and family and working on home improvements.  Judi was deeply loved by those who knew her best, knowing her to be forthright, loyal, and exceptionally caring.

Judi was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Donald Read Bliss, Jr. She is survived by her devoted husband, Steve Turner Mallard; son, Eric Sinclair Bliss (Stacie); grandchildren, Hollis Granros Leitch, Ozwell Turner Bliss, and Raiya Margaret Bliss; sisters Priscilla Bliss Bullock (David), Elizabeth Sinclair Bliss, Deborah Bliss Turner, and Joanne Bliss Landers; brothers John “Jock” Barker Bliss and Loren Fuller Bliss; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN  38148-0142, or online at stjude.org/give, or by phone at (800) 822-6344.

An online Celebration of Life for Judi is scheduled for February 5, 2023 at 2:00pm EST. Please contact the family for instructions for access to the service.

Sibyl Adams, 78, passed away on January 14, 2023. Sibyl touched many hearts, especially those of her dear friend, Kim Ferguson.

Robert “Robby” Anthony Haun Miller age 37 of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away January 23, 2023, at his home while surrounded by his family. Robby was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church, Knoxville. He had worked at Chicken City since 2015 and loved his job and coworkers. Additionally, he was happiest when tending to his plants, working in the garden, and helping others. Robby had a caring and gentle soul and was always there for anyone who needed help or just a kind word.

Robby was preceded in death by his great grandparents George and Josephine Hembree; grandparents Ray and Lucille Haun and Jack Miller. He is survived by his parents Teresa and Clay Haun, Bruce Miller, and special step-mother Dara Price (Charles); his brothers Chris Haun, Joey Haun, Houston Miller (Laura), and Harrison Miller; his grandparents J.R. and Ruth Fox and Bobby Miller; and many beloved aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, his loving dog Spotty, and Eric the cat. The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the family and friends who were by Robby’s side during his final days: his Uncle Bob, Uncle Bill, Aunt Angie, Aunt Sandy, Aunt Becky, Aunt Kelly, Amanda, Madison, Christian, Layla, Tootsie, Ross, James, Sue, Jenni, Barry, Brad, Justin, Bucky, and numerous others.

The family will have a small celebration of Robby’s life on Saturday, January 28, 2023, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Fellowship Baptist Church, 5401 Jessie Lane, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37920. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in honor of Robby be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS).

Rosie Mae Clowers, 95, from Concord, passed away at her house in Blount Country on January 29, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Clowers; parents, John and Mary Delaney; and children, Johnny Clowers, Mary Long and Jewel Whitaker.

Rosie is survived by children, Rose Marley and Teresa Huff; grandchildren, Cassie and Eric Garcia, Jesse and Melanie Marley, Scotty Armstrong, Ashely Bryant and many more; great grandchildren, Hunter, Sofia, Brooklyn, Patsy Paisley, Little Jim, and many more. Rosie is a great great great grandmother.

Whoever met Rosie would know that she is just a loving, caring lady. Rosie loved to play the guitar, plant a garden and play cards! Rosie will be dearly missed by many people! Love you always and forever!!

Michael Pettit Pierce passed away Monday, January 30th, 2023. He was born November 30th, 1954 in Mayfield, Kentucky.

Known around the Maryville and Alcoa area as the owner of Pierce Dental Lab, Mike dedicated his life to making dentures and dental prosthetics as a Certified Dental Technician. Though often working twelve hour days, Mike’s true happiness existed at his home in Louisville, Tennessee with his wife and large family of pets. Mike’s inability to turn a blind eye to a dog in need kept the house full of loose fur and unavoidable companionship. While at home, he was never more than three feet away from a friend.

Mike was a lover of music, particularly the folk, garage, and surf rock of the 1960s. His lab work was often soundtracked by the likes of Buffalo Springfield, The Beatles, and The Ventures-usually at unreasonably high volumes.

Mike was preceded in death by his father, George Pierce Jr., and is survived by his loving wife of forty-eight years, Janet Smith Pierce; mother, Mattie Pettit Pierce of Maryville; sister, Bonnie Pierce; children: Emily Miller and husband Dusty, Drew Pierce and wife Katrina; granddaughters: Ava, Lillian, Mattie, Saylor, and Margot; nephew, Ernie LeQuire; dogs: Hudge, George, Flower, Rudy, Cody, and all-around hell-raiser, Dolly; and cat, Mr. Purrlin.

Per Mike’s wishes, he will be cremated with no public service. However, if he were laid to rest with a headstone, it would read: “Here lies a man who loved his dogs.”

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to any animal shelter, rescue, or animal advocacy group.

Leslie Marie Oleksak, 53, passed away unexpectedly early January 31, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie and Carol Clark, as well as her sister, Vickie Santiago.

She is survived by her husband, Richard Oleksak, and her children, Ashley LaPalm, Devin LaPalm, Tyler Clark, and Derek Oleksak, as well as her sister, Stacey Franklin, and brother Michael Clark.

She was loved greatly and will be dearly missed.

Blanche Lee Cinnamon Brinyark, 79, of Englewood passed away peacefully on Sunday February 12, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas A Brinyark Sr.; parents, W.C. Cinnamon and Rosa Butcher Cinnamon; brother, Paul Cinnamon and Gene Cinnamon.

Survivors include daughter, Shelia (Larry) Latham; son, Tommy (Pat) Brinyark; grandchildren, John G. Moore, Elliot (Amber) Moore, Brandon (Crystal) Moore, Kelcey Dennis, and Aaron Brinyark III; 19 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; sisters, Ola (Gene) Perry, Mary Helen Puckett; brothers, Sonny Cinnamon, Ronnie (Sheila) Cinnamon; sister in laws, Brenda Posey, Vicky Morris, Janice (Bruce) Derr, Karen Nipper, Pat Brinyark; brother in law, Jimmy (Terry) Brinyark; many nieces and nephews; special friends, Jim G., Mary Ann B., Elmer D, and Raymond M.

The family would like to invite you for a time of gathering, fellowship and lunch in Blanche’s memory on Thursday, February 23, 2023 from 1-3 pm at Englewood First Church of God (1340 TN 39 W, Englewood, TN, 37329) with Pastor Chris Alexander. Anyone wanting to drop off food may do so after 12:00. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the family via Cash App ($Slatham63) for expenses. Call Shelia Latham with questions at 865-635-6896.

Dawson Matthew Mulkey, age 21, unexpectedly passed away February 17, 2023, in Knoxville, TN. He was born in Knoxville, TN on December 12, 2001. He was the son of Christopher Michael Mulkey and Kathryn Ann Treadway McElhaney. Dawson loved being outdoors; tubing in Townsend, swimming, hiking, target shooting and music; but most of all he loved his family, friends, and friends he considered family. He had a huge heart and never liked to see anyone needing, hurting, or sad. Dawson will be dearly missed by all who loved him.

Dawson is preceded in death by his great-grandfathers Frank Norman Jr., Charles Ben Mulkey Sr., Dennis Greene; his great-grandmothers Mary Sue Norman, Wanda Treadway, Edith Mulkey, and Betty Greene; his grandmother Virginia E. (Greene) Mulkey; his aunt Tammy Moore; his uncle James Treadway and cousins Christopher Norman and Josh Davis.

He is survived by his mother Kathryn McElhaney and step-father Tyler Mealer, sister Jillian Treadway, step-brother Brody Mealer; his father Christopher Mulkey, step-mother Jama Higgs, step-brother Seth Higgs, step-sister Brittany Seeser; his grandparents David and Lori Treadway, Charles (Buddy) Ben Mulkey Jr.; great-grandfather William Treadway; uncles Eric (Misty) Treadway, Jeffery (Megan) Mulkey, Michael (Tammy) Norman; aunts Sherry (Mike) Hayes, Shelia (Matt) Butler, Jennifer (Mulkey) King, along with many cousins and his girlfriend Manni Richardson.

There will be a celebration of life at Smithview Pavilion located at: 601 Smithview Drive, Maryville, TN 37803 on Thursday March 30th, 2023, from 1:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

Timothy “Pete” Kilby, age 62, of Townsend passed away Sunday February 26, 2023, at his home. Pete was a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend who always had a smile and positive attitude that will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He was proceeded in death by his parents Odell (Betty) Kilby, grandparents Joe “Pa” (Mabel) Dunn, Ernest (Edna) Kilby, Uncle James Wesley Dunn. Pete is survived by his daughters Jessica Kilby (Shayne Fuller) and Nikki Jo Kilby (Chris Huskey), grandchildren Addisyn “Bug” Fuller, Dalton, Logan and Covelynn Kilby, twin sister Tammy (Ernie) Proffitt, brothers Delbert (Judy) Kilby, Terry Jo (Sheila) Kilby, Jeff (Missy) Kilby and Scott (Christy) Kilby, a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Special Nephew Chris (Melanie) Kilby and their children and all of Papaw Pete’s grandchildren. A celebration of life will be on Friday, March 3, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m. at RIO Townsend, 325 Webb Road, Townsend, TN, Rev. Fate Green will be officiating. In Lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Tammy Proffitt at 3001 Wilkinson Pike, Maryville, TN 37803.