EVENTS
East Hickman Baptist, in Lyles, Tenn., will have revival services Oct. 5-8. The evangelist will be Phil Glisson of Memphis.
EDUCATION
Students heading to college can connect with Baptist Collegiate Campus Ministry through a referral link for spiritual growth, fellowship, and mission opportunities on campus. The Tennessee Baptist organization encourages families to refer incoming freshmen to help them find ministry connections at their specific campus through www.tnbaptist.org/incoming-college-freshmen.
DEATHS
Whitehead
Janie Lou Whitehead, 69, died July 30, 2025. Janie was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Maryville, Tenn., a church of which she was proudly the first baby born. She devoted many years to teaching Sunday School and serving as a deeply involved pastor’s wife. Most recently, she found joy working at Mom’s Day Out at Mount Lebanon Baptist Church, where she lovingly cared for babies. Janie was family-oriented and passionate about hosting people and bringing them together. On a birthday, she delighted in making a customized meal, cake, and homemade ice cream. She was generous, genuine, giving, kind, and welcoming to everyone she met. Janie also loved all things purple, shopping trips, and matching her nails with her outfits. She was preceded in death by her parents Roy and Lucy Lowe, her brothers Randy and Tim Lowe, and her in-laws Robert and Josephine Whitehead. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, John Whitehead.
Hill
Rev. Harrison Henry Hill, 82, of Maryville, died after a short illness on Aug. 10, 2025. He was a devoted and faithful Christian and pastor for over 50 years. He was member of Ridge View Baptist Church. Harrison loved the Lord, his church, his kids, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He pastored three churches in the Blount County area: Macedonia Baptist, Friendly Hill Baptist and Mountain View Baptist. Harrison worked for Hill Brothers Masonry Contractor for over 40 years with his three brothers and finally retiring from Anderson Lumber Company. He was preceded in death by parents Henry and Kate Hill; wife Nancy Lee Hill; brother Mike Hill; sisters Lucille Harkleroad and Henrietta Hill. He is survived by daughter Charlene (Brent) Bailey of Maryville; sons Duane (Kristi) Hill of Maryville and Darrell (Tammy) Hill of Knoxville.
New Salem Baptist Church in Soddy Daisy sponsored their annual “Operation: First Day” project. New Salem is located directly across the street from Allen Elementary School in Hamilton County. On the first day of class every year, volunteers from New Salem line up across the church parking lot holding inspirational signs to greet the kids who are in line to be dropped off at Allen school. They have received many positive comments from grateful parents who say that our presence has helped calm their child’s “first day jitters.” This project has also strengthened the church’s relationship with the staff and faculty at the school.
