Richard Meincke, age 68, passed away quietly on April 25. He left behind his wife, Shea; his son, Griffin; one sister, two sisters-in-law, eight nieces and nephews, and his five fur babies.

He was a fun person, loved to laugh and was loved by everyone who knew him. He and his wife were avid Square Dancers. They retired to Maryville in 2014 from Hilton Head Island to enjoy the mountains and their people. He was born in New Jersey, attended college in upstate New York and Las Vegas, and worked in various parts of the country.

Services are to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations should be sent to Blount County Animal Shelter or to Palliative Care & Hospice c/o Blount Memorial Foundation.

Richard “Rick” Young, 75, passed away on May 7, 2017, after a long illness. Rick grew up in Cicero, New York. He graduated from North Syracuse High School and attended Onondaga Community College. He moved to Florida in 1972 and lived in Hollywood & Lake Worth before finally moving to Jefferson City, TN, in 2013.

He was preceded in death by his parents Robert & Mildred Young & brothers Ronald & Earl Young. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ruth Lowe Young, Jefferson City, TN,  daughters Kim Young of Boca Raton, FL and  Kerry Carlisle, St Petersburg, FL. He is also survived by son-in-law Reid Carlisle Sr., grandsons Reid & Connor Carlisle, sister Constance Pellor, Cicero, N.Y., and brother Howard Young, Selma, N.C.  Rick was in the Air National Guard and an avid Sportsman. He retired from the Hoover Company. A family memorial service will be held in June.

God called home Thomas “Tommy” Eugene Barger, 46, on July 18, 2017, at 9:24 am at Physician’s Regional Medical Center. Tommy had such a big heart and a smile for everyone. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Preceded in death by his father, Fred William Barger; grandparents, James Ralph and Betty Kirkland, and Bill and Laura Barger.

Survivors include his mother, Barbara Long and step-father Billy Long of Powell; sister, Cherri (Homer) Russell of Corryton; step-sister, April Sikes of Lawrence, Kansas; nephews, Michael (Kaydee) Rowe and Matthew (Lindsey) Rowe; great-nephews Skyler and Ryland Rowe; great-niece, Saydee Rowe, which he loved with all of his heart; and Fiance, Gwendolyn Peake of Powell.

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

Thomas Michael Thomas was born on July 17, 1943, in Marion, Ohio, to Henrietta Pearl Thomas and Paul Edgar Thomas. And, later in life, he gained knowledge of his birth Father, John Kleinman. He leaves behind his high school sweetheart & loving wife of 54 years, Tedra Lynn Hicks Thomas.

William Robert “Bob” Reynolds, 62, of Lafollette, TN, passed away on August 2, 2017, at North Knoxville Medical Center. Bob was born a Detroit, MI native to loving parents, Kenneth and Katie Reynolds, who preceded him in death. Bob was a self-proclaimed “rebel at heart” and a wild man, but he loved those around him deeply and was always eager to help those in need. Bob loved the outdoors, shooting pool, campfires, the Detroit Tigers, and working with his hands.

Bob’s journey will be remembered and long talked about by his children: Melissa, Kristen, Kelly, William, Amber, Ken, Jennifer, Tony, and Johnny; and grandchildren: Sydney, Alejandro, Kolton and Kieya, Olivia, and Sophia. His guiding spirit and love will always be in their hearts, as well as those who had come to know him.

Mary Margaret Leonard Lawson, 79, of Walland, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 21, 2017. Mary was a retired pharmacy technician from CVS Pharmacy. She grew up in Maryville and graduated from Everett High School. Mary loved life on the river, spending time with her family and friends, playing games, fishing, camping, attending church, and listening to gospel music. She attended Oakland Baptist Church and was a member at Hillcrest Baptist Church. No matter Mary’s age, she remained a kid at heart.

Preceded in death by her parents Theron and Beatrice Leonard and sister Janet Bryant. She is survived by her son, Steve Lawson and his wife Teresa; daughter, Diane Lawson; grandchildren, Misty Russell (Jason), Tiffany Hearon (Billy), and Destiny Lawson; great-grandchildren, Billy Earl and Autumn Hearon; sisters, Lorain Thurman (Fred) and Barbara Green (Bud); brother, Theron Leonard; nephews and nieces, Rick Thurman (Karen), Dennis Thurman (Janet), Sandra Hollifield (Bob), Craig LeQuire (Dena), Missy LeQuire, Tonya Lewis (Jamie) and Theron David Bryant; and special friends, Peggy Cooper and Kim Johnson.

This is Jerry Harbison. Some called him ‘Bug’ or ‘June Bug’. Others called him ‘dad’, ‘son’, and ‘brother’. One thing that every person who met him could agree on, though, is that he was one hell of a drummer. He lived a simple life. When he didn’t have a penny to his name, he’d turn around, find a nickel on the ground, and give it to anyone who needed it. The possessions he had came and went, but one thing that he kept through his life was a small box. In that box, were the things that were most important to him: Report cards from his children, school pictures, pictures of his family, and manuals to numerous electronics because he was the definition of a handy man.

He was a plumber, a carpenter, and a self-proclaimed tinkerer of anything he could pull apart and put back together. He loved his children and shared the knowledge he had with them as a way to show that love. Whether he was showing boxing moves to his daughter, as he relived his own experience as a Golden Glove Boxer, or taking his son underneath the hood to fix a knocking in his car, he was a man who believed in hard work and being self-sufficient.

He was most happy when his hands were busy, and that’s why he loved the drums from such a young age. At 16, he fell in love with his passion for music, and the rest was history. When he passed, he was found in front of his first love, his drum set. His family is devastated by his passing, and because he didn’t have life insurance, his children now must plan and pay for his Celebration of Life and other expenses. Although it is devastating to lose a father, they want to make sure that he gets the true rock and roll sendoff that he deserves.

For the Celebration of Life, we will have a potluck supper, and everyone should feel free to bring a dish. Since Bug was a musician, we also encourage everyone to play music at the event, so please bring instruments. If there is anything you would like to say or stories to share about him, we encourage any of his family to prepare that since we will provide an opportunity for everyone to speak about him.

The details for the Celebration of Life for Jerry Harbison are listed below:

Time: Sunday, August 27th from 2-4 p.m. Place: Rocky Branch Community Center. Address: 4632 Rocky Branch Road, Walland, TN 37886

Tommy (84) went peacefully to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 29th, 2017. He is preceded in death by his father, Lee Wilson Bagwell, brother Bobby Lee Bagwell, and son Thomas Lee Bagwell. Tommy is survived by his mother, Vera Dean Bagwell, His wife of 60 years. and the Love of his life, Nadine Jewel.

Born in Dekalb County, Alabama in 1941. Avis Jean Liles Sibert of Powell, TN, formerly of Oliver Springs, TN, went to be with our Lord and Savior on September 17, 2017. Avis was a beautiful, strong woman. She loved bowling, playing cards, casinos, John Wayne, and her dog Suzie Q. She loved her family and friends. She always loved to go shopping for clothes and shoes, so she could dress up to go out to eat or on a trip to Detriot or Las Vegas, or even to go see “a good-looking man”.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Hassie Lee Liles and Catherine Culpepper Liles Emory of Oliver Springs, TN. She is survived by her daughter Shelia Justice and her husband Robert Justice of Powell, her son Terry Sibert of Knoxville, her granddaughter Kristy Morris and her husband Jason Morris, of Powell, her grandson Jamie Lawson, along with 4 great-grandchildren. Her journey will always be remembered and will always be talked about by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at a later date.

Delorise Ann McDonald, age 74, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on September 23rd, 2017. Ann was born September 15th, 1943. She retired from Carrier Corporation after 22 years. Ann was a friendly, outgoing person who could strike up a conversation with anyone. She loved nature, reading, and playing “Dark Cloud”, her favorite video game. She especially loved her grandchildren and the time that she spent with them.

Ann is preceded in death by her parents, Delmar and Pauline Anderson, sister Virginia Arwood, and brother Earl Arwood. Ann is survived by her son and his wife, Greg and Lisa McDonald. She is also survived by her sister, Mae Lee, and special niece, Robin Mitchell, who lovingly cared for her in her last year. Her grandchildren Chris, Sarai, and Stephen McDonald, whom she loved with all of her heart, will miss her greatly. She also had several great-grandchildren and nieces, and nephews.

A celebration of life memorial will be held at Pleasant Hill Methodist Church, 8807 Pleasant Hill Rd., on Friday, September 29th at 7:00 p.m.

Joan Lois Stahl, 87, went to be with her loving husband, Charles Henry Stahl (Fred), at their new home in heaven. Joan was born in Indianapolis, IN, on September 19, 1930, to Evan and Anna Piers. She was one of 12 children, all deceased. Joan was also preceded in death by her husband, Fred, whom she had a life with in Chesterton, IN. There, Joan was a part of the federated Junior Women’s Club and helped found the Federated Phillies. Joan also earned her real estate license and worked for Harley Snyder and Caldwell Banker for a number of years.

Joan is survived by her daughters, Carol Jean (Larry) McCullough and Sue Ann Bradford. Six grandchildren: Steven (Julie) McCullough, Scott (Cindy) McCullough, Tara (Steven) Howell, Adam (Jen) Bradford, Brent (Holly) Bradford, and Curt Bradford. And numerous great-grandchildren.

A mass will be held at St. Patrick’s in Chesterton, IN, on November 18 at 10:00 am.

Judy Montgomery went to be with the Lord on November 8, 2017. She leaves behind her husband, Gary Montgomery; Sister, Donna Day; Nephews, James and Chris Clark; several nieces and nephews; and many close friends.