OBITUARY LISTING


J. (Johnnie) Laverne Cable

J. (Johnnie) Laverne Cable

Nov 5, 2025

J. (Johnnie) Laverne Tipton Cable, age 92, of Maryville, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones, on November 5, 2025. Of the Baptist faith, Laverne was born May 13, 1933. Preceded in death by parents Vernie Tipton and Annabelle Bourne, brother Elvis "Bud" Tipton, sister Barbara Skinner, one child at birth Deborah Kay, and the love of her life,...

Roger Larson

Roger Larson

Nov 5, 2025

Roger Larson, age 86, hitched a ride with a band of angels up to Heaven on November 4th, 2025 in Maryville, Tennessee.

Born May 27th 1939 in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, he spent his childhood working on his family's farm, chasing pigs and no doubt getting into a little bit of mischief. After graduating high school, he joined the military and eventually found...

Betsy Rae Kelley Bailey

Betsy Rae Kelley Bailey

Nov 5, 2025

Betsy Rae Kelley Bailey, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Frank P. and Elizabeth Ragland Esary and parents Russell D. and Mildred Esary Kelley. Betsy was a proud graduate of Rule High School, class of 1967. She was a beloved member of the Eagleton Ballfield community and a substitute...

Homer Ray White

Homer Ray White

Nov 4, 2025

Homer Ray White, age 96 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at the family home. Preceded in death by: parents, Roy & Deva White; sister, Dorothy Compton; brother, Elmer White. Survivors include: wife, Nancy White; son & daughter-in-law, Mark & Nirala White; daughters & son-in-law, Deborah Gates, Cynthia & Jim Bubb, and Tracy White; grandson, Isaac White. Family...

Charles Richard Miller

Charles Richard Miller

Nov 4, 2025

Charles Richard Miller, age 91, of Tallassee, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at home. Preceded in death by: parents, Austin & Beatrice Miller, wives, Patricia Ann Baker and Carolann Miller; grand-daughter, and Ariel Lynn Northcraft. Survivors include: son, Richard Miller and Bill (Janeen) Ayers; daughters, Judi Baldwin and Colene Flynn; grandchildren, Robert (Lisa) Northcraft, Angela Peveich, Christopher Shreve, Joshua...

Laverne Farmer

Laverne Farmer

Nov 4, 2025

Laverne Farmer, age 94, passed away on November 4, 2025. She is preceded in death by parents, Clark and Lou Ella Farmer. She is survived by caregiver, Karen Sands; special friends, Jay and Sandy Crippen; Steve (Brenda) Linginfelter, David Wilson, Larry Teaster and Ronnie Suttles. Many thanks to the hospice nurses and the Foothills Transitional Care nurses. Family and friends...

Thora Carroll Schirtz

Thora Carroll Schirtz

Nov 3, 2025

Thora Carroll Schirtz, age 83, of Maryville, Tennessee, passed from this life on November 3, 2025, to be with her Savior, God, and heavenly family. While we mourn her earthly passing, we also celebrate her ascension to her forever home in Heaven.

Thora was born on April 20, 1942, at home in Crystal River, Florida, and was raised in Safety Harbor,...

Arthur Van Kleek Goodwin

Arthur Van Kleek Goodwin

Oct 28, 2025

Arthur “Art” Van Kleek Goodwin, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Shannondale of Maryville. He was born on February 1, 1940, in Connecticut, and was the youngest son of Sara McConnell and Frederick Goodwin. He grew up in Connecticut and attended Bates College in Maine where he earned a degree in physics and math, and met...

Lonna Cooper Keller

Lonna Cooper Keller

Oct 28, 2025

Lonna Cooper Keller age 81 of Alcoa, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Lonna was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was a member of Broadway Baptist Church. Lonna retired from US Airways. Preceded in death by: husband, Kenneth Keller; parents, Lonnie & Mable Cooper; brother-in-law, Bob McMurray. Survivors include: son &...

Joyce Ann Miller

Joyce Ann Miller

Oct 25, 2025

Joyce Ann Miller, age 71, of Louisville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Joyce was born to Gene and Margaret Pesterfield and was one of four children. She shared a close bond with her brothers, Jerry and Bobby Pesterfield, and is now reunited in Heaven with her brother, Arnold Pesterfield. She...

Gerald Frank Strong

Gerald Frank Strong

Oct 24, 2025

Gerald Frank Strong age 85 of Maryville, passed away October 24, 2025. He loved using his Ham Radio Call #KB4VEL and often enjoyed building model boats. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy with 20 years of service. Preceded in death by: parents, Franklin Strong & Mary Strong. Survivors include: daughter & son-in-law, Celeste Strong Levy & Ronald...

Olive Clifford

Olive Clifford

Oct 24, 2025

Olive Clifford passed away Friday, October 24, 2025. Survivors include: parents, Mark & Chandler Clifford; brother, Barrett Lee Clifford; grandparents, Chad & Tira Chastain and Mark & Stacy Lett. A small funeral service will be held for the family only on Monday, November 3, 2025. Condolences may be shared at Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.

Clayton Kenneth Holloway

Clayton Kenneth Holloway

Oct 24, 2025

Clayton “Kenny” Holloway, age 86, of Maryville went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 24, 2025. He served a tour in the United States Army in Germany. He graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1976. He was a member of Madison Avenue Baptist Church. He was retired from Alcoa Aluminum Company. Kenny led a life...

Clearcy Mae Johnson

Clearcy Mae Johnson

Oct 23, 2025

Clearcy Mae Johnson, age 84, returned to her Lord and Savior on October 23, 2025. She was born in Grainger County, TN to Arthur and Zola McGinnis. She loved the Lord and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Clearcy is preceded in death by daughter, Christy Meadows who she will meet again in Heaven. She is survived by her...

K. C. Jackson

K. C. Jackson

Oct 23, 2025

Karen Claye “K. C.” Willocks Jackson, age 64, of Maryville, Tennessee, died peacefully at her home on October 23, 2025, after a brief illness. A lifelong resident of Maryville, she was known for her warmth, creativity, and devotion to her family. Her deep Christian faith guided her throughout her life and was evident in the love and care she showed...

Wendy Bass

Wendy Bass

Oct 22, 2025

Wendy Dew Bass, age 60 of Maryville, TN passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Wendy enjoyed living the “farm” life with her horses, dogs, and cats. She was employed in the IT field for 30+ years, specifically as a software engineer and specialist programmer. She was a loving and devoted wife, sister and aunt who will be deeply missed by...

Joseph Rocco Zappa Jr.

Joseph Rocco Zappa Jr.

Oct 21, 2025

On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Joseph Rocco Zappa Jr. passed away at the age of 84 after a courageous battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

Joe was born on June 30, 1941, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 1963, he married his high school sweetheart, Roberta “Cookie” Zappa, and together they shared 61 years of love and partnership.

After graduating from West Virginia University,...

William Harvey "Bill" McCall

William Harvey "Bill" McCall

Oct 21, 2025

William H. McCall (Bill), age 79, died October 21, 2025, at his home in Maryville after a courageous battle with cancer. Bill, a financial advisor, had a very successful fifty-two years in the financial service industry with the last twelve years at Ameriprise Financial. Bill was on the board of directors at Sensus Health Care. He lead Sensus from an...

Ethel Louise Cutshaw

Ethel Louise Cutshaw

Oct 20, 2025

Ethel Louise Cutshaw, age 93, of Maryville, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025 at Sandy Springs Assisted Living. She was a member of Townsend Church of God. Preceded in death by: parents: Charles & Virgie Webb; husband, David Cutshaw; daughter, Donna Cutshaw; brothers, Charles Edgar Jr., James, and Paul Webb; sisters, Beatrice Huskey, Bernice Wilson and Geneva Thacker. Survivors include:...

Dollie Ruble Dunnam

Dollie Ruble Dunnam

Oct 20, 2025

Dollie Ruble Dunnam, brilliant mind, mother, and wife, passed away peacefully at home on October 20, 2025 at the age of 81.

Dollie excelled from an early age, graduating top of her class at Greeneville High School and East Tennessee State University. She went on to serve her country as an accountant with the United States Department of Energy in Oak...