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05/11/2026

Michael Patterson 03/20/1975 - 05/08/2026

Michael fought the good fight and completed his race on May 8, 2026 at the age of 51. He lived his life as a devoted follower of Christ, loving husband, father and poppy. Michael’s journey on earth is one that exemplifies selflessness, love and the desire to share the goodness of God with others. Michael was a member of Dotson Memorial Baptist Church and loved his church family deeply. Previously, he served as a Deacon at Friendsville First Baptist Church for many years.

Michael was preceded in death by his father, Ralph.

He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Julie; his children, Kylie (Hunter Clark) and Kaybrie (fiancé Warden Bates); his granddaughter, Everleigh Jean Clark; his mother, Christine; his sister, Karen (Johnny Ray); and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family would like to show their gratitude to Prisma Health Blount Memorial Hospital’s infusion center nurses, who took the greatest care of Michael. Special thank you to his “buddy” as he would call her, Jennifer Collins, who made treatment as enjoyable as possible.

The family will receive friends on Monday, May 11, 2026 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm at Dotson Memorial Baptist Church. A service honoring Michael’s life will begin at 5:00pm with a graveside service (Clark’s Grove Cemetery) to follow at 6:30pm.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to ministries that were near and dear to his heart, Knox Area Rescue Ministries and Dotson Memorial Baptist Church.

Michael Patterson 03/20/1975 - 05/08/2026 May 9 Written By Blount Funeral and Cremation Share to Facebook Share to Facebook Michael fought the good fight and completed his race on May 8, 2026 at the age of 51. He lived his life as a devoted follower of Christ, loving husband, father and poppy. Micha...

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05/02/2026

Robert “Bobby” Russell McKenry, Jr., age 87, of Walland, TN passed away April 30, 2026, at UT Medical Center.

Bob was a lifelong farmer as a dairy man, raised beef cattle, and crops. His work ethic and faithfulness continued until his final day. He was an active member of Oak View Baptist Church, a graduate of Porter High School class of 1957, and the Ellejoy Creek Conservationist. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and enjoyed successful elk hunts in Colorado for five years. He delighted in camping trips with family and friends, and horseback riding in the mountains.

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Robert “Bobby” Russell McKenry, Jr. 04/08/1939 - 04/30/2026 May 2 Written By Blount Funeral and Cremation Share to Facebook Share to Facebook Robert “Bobby” Russell McKenry, Jr., age 87, of Walland, TN passed away April 30, 2026, at UT Medical Center.Bob was a lifelong farmer as a dairy man,...

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04/20/2026

Buddy Kirtland passed away at the age of 75, on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Prisma Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, TN. He was born on December 11, 1950 in Cleveland, TN then moved to Alcoa, TN with his family in 1963.

Buddy is preceded in death by his father William Lee and mother Barbara (Moore) Kirtland. He is loved and will be deeply missed by his sisters Charlotte Kirtland Dennison, brother-in-law Gary Dennison, Juanell Kirtland Walker, brother-in-law Dan Walker, nieces Jodi Dennison, Christi Young, great nephew Taylor Young and special friend Everett Selvidge.

Graveside service will be at Grandview Cemetery on Tuesday, April 21st at 3:00pm

Robert Dale “Buddy” Kirtland 12/11/1950 - 04/15/2026 Apr 18 Written By Blount Funeral and Cremation Share to Facebook Share to Facebook Buddy Kirtland passed away at the age of 75, on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Prisma Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, TN.  He was born on December 11, 19...