Smith Life & Legacy

07/25/2025

Drusilla Hamilton Mitchell

Drusilla Hamilton Mitchell, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. She is preceded in death by her parents McDowell and Virginia Hamilton and her brother Jack Hamilton. She is survived by her daughter; Heather Roberts (David), granddaughter; Dru Ann Austin, and great grandson Aiden Clarke. Condolences may be shared at www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000 is helping the family at this time.

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07/25/2025

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07/25/2025

Jason Jerome Olsovsky

Jason Jerome Olsovsky, age 42, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Survivors include: mother, Suzanne Wiggins; brother & sister-in-law, Justin & Katie Olsovsky. There are no services scheduled at this time. Condolences may be shared at www.SmithFuneralandCremationService. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000 is servicing the family at this time.

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07/25/2025

07/24/2025

Allen Joseph Hochstein

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07/24/2025

Donnie "Grant" Cogburn

Donnie “Grant” Cogburn, age 29 of Maryville, passed away suddenly Saturday, July 19, 2025. Grant was a 2014 graduate of William Blount High School and was a member of the baseball and football teams at William Blount and Alcoa High School. He spent last year as a T-Ball coach. He was presently employed with Koala Insulation. Grant was a family man and loved spending time with his family, but being a Father to his daughter, Norah Rain was the joy...

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07/24/2025

On this day in 1967, the first modern hospice opened its doors — changing the way we care for those at the end of life and support their loved ones. Today, we honor that legacy and express our deep gratitude to the hospice professionals and volunteers who offer comfort, dignity, and compassion when it matters most. Thank you for the sacred work you do.

07/23/2025

Julia Kennedy McLaurin

Julia Rose Kennedy McLaurin, affectionately known as Judy, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, after a valiant battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her cherished family during her final moments. Born on December 19, 1951, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Judy was the third child of William and Pauline (Barbour) Kennedy. From a young age, she embraced her faith and was baptized into the Christian faith. Her unwavering love for Jesus was evident in her selfless acts of service...

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07/23/2025

Leon Kitts

Morris Leon Kitts, age 88, of Maryville, TN, passed from this life on July 17,2025. He was a highly successful entrepreneur, selling automobiles in his early years and later as the operator/owner of Rite Stop Markets, along side his wife Mary. He loved buying, restoring and trading antique cars all his life.He is survived by his loving and beloved wife Mary Gentry Kitts; daughters Debi Tindall (Gerald), Terri Rose (Pat), Stepson Randy Coulter (Shari); grandchildren Shaun Boling (Janelle), Kayla Dantzler...

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07/23/2025

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07/23/2025

Roy Stephen Hayes

Roy Stephen “Steve” Hayes, 77, passed away peacefully at Life Care Center of Blount County on July 20, 2025. Steve was preceded in death by: father, William Harold “Snag” Hayes; mother, Ola Elizabeth McClurg Hayes; older brother, Johnny Harold Hayes; infant brother, Billy Ray Hayes. He is survived by: sister, Libby Breeding; nephews, Craig & Kim Hayes; Zach & Mandy Breeding; and Matt & Chrissie Breeding; nieces, Amy Hayes and Kate & Lee Mouser.Steve retired from the Tennessee Valley Authority...

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