Nellie Irene Lawson
May 19, 2025
Nellie Irene Lawson, age 97 of Townsend, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025 at the family home surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of Townsend Church of God for many years and enjoyed working in the H.E.L.P.S. ministry. She was able to do sign language and loved to sign during worship services for the messages and singing...
Barbara Whatley Crider
May 17, 2025
Barbara Gayle Whatley Crider, beloved of her husband of 63 years Robert Franklin Crider and of her family and hundreds of people touched by a life lived in the service of Christ, passed away in the evening of May 17, 2025 in the Crider’s home in Wears Valley, in the mountains of East Tennessee, in the company of her husband,...
Curtis Lynn Wade
May 17, 2025
Curtis Lynn Wade, age 76 of Alcoa, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025 at U.T. Medical Center. Curtis was a devout member of First Baptist Church of Alcoa for 50+ years and a longtime deacon. He was retired from Bellsouth / AT&T after 40+ years of dedicated service. Curtis was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during Vietnam and...
James Milton Wagner
May 17, 2025
James (Jim) M. Wagner age 80 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025 peacefully at home after a long illness. He was born in Knoxville and graduated from Morristown High School in 1963. Jim was drafted into the United States Army for the Vietnam War, served for 3 years, and was honorably discharged with the rank of Sgt. He...
Quinton LaRue Hatcher
May 17, 2025
Quinton Hatcher, 91, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 17, 2025, after a lengthy illness. Born on September 24, 1933, to Harvey and Opal Hatcher, Quinton became a special man that friends and family adored.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army and spent his career managing JCPenney stores across the Southeast. He served his church as...
Doris Reeves Samples
May 17, 2025
Doris Samples, 98, left her earthly body peacefully on the morning of May 17, 2025. She had many accomplishments but was recently proud of being the last living member of her 1945 class at Alcoa High School, where she was valedictorian. Doris is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Samples, and her beloved son, Steve Samples, along with her...
Lowell "Rod" Crabtree
May 16, 2025
Lowell “Rod” Crabtree, age 54 of Alcoa, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025 at his residence. Rod was a graduate of Heritage High School and the University of Tennessee where he was a member of the golf team. He was an avid golfer and sports enthusiast. Rod had a generous heart and was very active in the community where he...
Ruth Ellen Zellner
May 11, 2025
Ruth Ellen Zellner, age 80 of Rockford, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Ruth was a member of Faithway Fellowship Church and truly loved helping people especially the youth and children. Her passion was spending time with her family. Formerly she was a key punch operator for a number of years. Ruth was...
Douglas "Doug" Frank Smith
May 8, 2025
Douglas Frank “Doug” Smith, age 70, passed away peacefully on May 8th, 2025, in Pigeon Forge TN surrounded by his loving family. Born on Aug. 3,1954 in Charlotte NC. Doug was the beloved son of the late Frank Robert Smith and Mary Sue Cordell Smith. Preceded in death by his brother Robert “Bobby "Smith. Doug was married to the love...
Norman Wayne Gideon
May 8, 2025
Norman Wayne Gideon, age 82 of Maryville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at the family home surrounded by his family. Norman was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather who will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Janie Gideon; children, Todd (Valarie) Gideon, Kristi (Josh) Belcher,...
Darrell Edward Beeler
May 8, 2025
Darrell Edward Beeler, age 72, of Maryville, Tennessee, passed away on May 08, 2025.
Darrell was born on June 1, 1952 in Maryville to Glenn and Iva Beeler. He graduated from Friendsville High School in 1970 and went on to serve in the United States Army, retiring as Staff Sergeant in 1996. He was a veteran of the Gulf War and...
Vickie Diane Fagg
May 6, 2025
Vickie Diane Fagg, age 72 of Maryville, TN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born July 22, 1952, Vickie was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, who will be deeply missed by family and friends. Her sacrificial and unwavering love for her family was an inspiration...
Mark Andrew Griffeth
May 5, 2025
Mark Andrew Griffeth passed away on May 5, 2025. He was 41 years old, born July 20, 1983. Mark attended Montvale Elementary and Heritage High School. Preceded in death by: Parents, Donny and Patsy Griffeth; Grandparents, Don & Wanda Griffeth; Aunt, Amy Baldwin. Survivors include: Brother, Matt (Kara) Griffeth, Sister, Lori Griffeth; Nieces, Madison, Makaylin, Callie; Nephew, Calder; Aunt, Linda...
Barbara Jean Kerr Lindsey
May 2, 2025
Barbara Jean Kerr Lindsey age 80, of Seymour, Passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at her home. She was a dedicated wife and mother, who loved animals more than humans. Her home was always open to stray animals. Barbara was one of the kindest and sweetest people on this planet. Although life was not always kind to her, she...
Joseph "Joe" Earl Thomas Sr.
May 1, 2025
Joseph (Joe) Thomas Sr. age 76, of Maryville passed away on May 1st 2025. He was born on July 20, 1948, in Walland Tennessee. Joe was a long time member of the Masons and the Shriner's clubs. He was a member of East Maryville Baptist Church. Joe was a 1968 graduate of Walland High School. He enjoyed car racing, hunting...
Gary Lynn Harris Jr.
Apr 30, 2025
Gary Lynn Harris Jr., age 51 of Maryville, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Gary was a member of First Baptist Church of Friendsville and served as a missionary with Baptist Medical and Dental Mission International. He loved scuba diving and playing Texas Hold-em poker. He was a talented engineer who could fix anything. Gary was...
Ethel Herman Peterson
Apr 29, 2025
Ethel Herman Peterson, age 94 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Shannondale of Maryville.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Ethel had a lifelong passion for learning and service. She earned her degree in Elementary Education from William Paterson University and dedicated over 40 years to teaching. After retiring from the classroom, she continued her love of learning and...
George Bruce Eastin
Apr 29, 2025
George Bruce Eastin 1946-2025
George Bruce Eastin, 79, of Maryville, TN passed away on April 29, 2025. George was a retired microbiologist at East Tennessee Children's Hospital for over 20 years. George enjoyed traveling with his wife Karen and working in his garden and various house projects. When not working around the house or traveling, George could be found on his...
Delorse Elizabeth Gose
Apr 26, 2025
Delorse Gose age 81 of Maryville, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025 at UT Medical Center. She retired from Citizens Bank after many years of service. Delorse was of the Baptist faith and loved gardening. She was a loving mother, sister and friend who will be deeply missed. Preceded in death by: brothers and sister, Pete Miller, Lloyd Miller, Tom...
Martha Ann Peery
Apr 25, 2025
Martha Peery, 83, Maryville TN, went to meet Jesus on April 25, 2025. She was a lifetime member of East Maryville Baptist Church; she loved to garden and plant flowers. She also enjoyed quilting and her exercise class at Maryville 1st Baptist Church. She was a 1960 graduate of Walland High School. She retired from Regions Bank. Preceded in death...
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