James Steven “Steve” Newman
James Steven “Steve” Newman, age 52, of Maryville, went home to be with his Lord & Savior on Friday, March 1, 2013. Steve was a member of Piney Level Baptist Church and was retired from the University of Tennessee. He was an avid Bicyclist and was a loving and devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother, and a true friend who will be deeply missed by those he leaves behind. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Annie Welch and James H. and Annie Newman; Mother and Father-in-law, Richard and Mary Ruth Everett; Brother-in-law, Gary Everett. Survivors include the love of his life, his wife of 31 years, Sonya Newman; Son and daughter-in-law, Josh and Angela Newman, Daughter and Son-in-law, Jessica and Ronnie Long, and Son, Jordan Newman; Granddaughter, Alivia Newman; Parents, James and Wilva Newman; Sisters and Brother-in-law, Debbie and Ron Teffeteller, and Mary Newman; Sister-in-law, Carolyn Everett; Brother-in-law, Steven “Bud” Everett; Nieces and Nephews, Lori Teffeteller Scott, Kelly Teffeteller, Melissa Everett, Dustin and Natalie Gross; Many special riding buddies and a host of family and friends also survive. A Celebration of Steve’s life will be held at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, in the Smith Trinity Chapel with Rev. George Macht officiating. Interment will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, in Piney Level Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Steve’s honor to the Maryville Christian School. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, 983-1000, http://www.SmithMaryville.com
