The Obituary Section

Ronald Roger Williams

, Tennessee

March 23, 2026

Ronald Roger Williams at the age 84 got his wings and went to Heaven on March 24 2026 to join his parents Roger and Augusta Sue Williams brother Steve and sister Diane. A very special thank you to the outstanding care and love for Ron by the staff at Foothills Transitional Care and Rehab of Maryville and the great care from Gentiva Hospice Care Ronald Williams was born on February 9 1942 in Knoxville Tennessee. He went on to be an Account Executive in the Food Brokerage Business. He did racing in the mile and was on half a second off the National Record with his Fast 1966 Nova. Ron later cofounded the Street Rod Car Club Shades of the Past with Joe Bailey. They worked together with members Bobby Alloway Tom Clark Jim Stalsworth Danny Draper and many other added members and made The Shades of the Past one…

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Melissa Boring

, Tennessee

Melissa Faye Boring age 50 of Madisonville formerly of Maryville died Friday March 27 2026 at Parkwest Medical Center. Melissa was known for speaking her mind and standing her ground. She was a simple person who enjoyed the little things in life but she had a strong spirit and a big heart. She loved shopping spending time outdoors and especially her Mustang. Melissa had a funloving personalityshe enjoyed cutting up making others laugh and truly living life to the fullest. Above all she loved her family fiercely and would do anything to protect and stand up for them. Survivors include her husband Max Boring son Robert Boring father Keith Russell brother Dee Russell nieces Allison and Jayda Russell greatniece Paisley Russell stepsister Maggie Cole motherinlaw Shelby Boring several cousins and extended family members and many friends. A graveside ceremony will be held at 200 PM Thursday April 2 2026 at…

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Ione Beatrice Allen

, Tennessee

Ione Blankenbeckler Allen 85 of Madisonville TN passed away peacefully on Thursday March 26 2026 at Blount Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. Ione was the daughter of Clyde and Elizabeth Blankenbeckler. Born on September 2 1940 in Blount County TN. Ione was a beloved member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church Vonore TN. Ione was preceded in death by husband Daniel Blaine Allen parents Clyde Blankenbeckler Elizabeth Blankenbeckler Alexander and stepfather Edgar Alexander brother Homer Blankenbeckler Ione is survived by sons Gary Rachelle Allen of Knoxville TN Randy Becky Allen of Pulaski TN Doug Allen of Madisonville TN stepsons Danny Allen of Michigan and Jim Allen of Michigan sisters Betty Moore Brenda Felty and Neva Garren along with her beloved grandchildren Katie Allen fianc Marc Cooper Brandon Cates girlfriend Morgan Vandergriff Trent Haley Allen Justin Cori Allen Shelby Chad Foster and 5 greatgrandchildren. Ione loved being in the kitchen and everyone…

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