Haryy Lynn Rakestraw
Nov 12, 2019
Harry Lynn Rakestraw, 90, passed away peacefully at home in Alcoa, TN November 12, 2019. Preceded in death by wife Betty Jean Rakestraw, parents Harry Harrison and Mary Barton Rakestraw. Survived by son Steve (Ann) Rakestraw, daughter Jane (Mike) Jenkins, grandchildren Amanda Jenkins (Clint Russell), Melanie Jenkins (RJ Michaels) and Chara Rakestraw, great grandchildren Isla, Parker, Natalie and Merritt. Harry...
Mary Ethridge Britton
Nov 11, 2019
On Monday, November 11, 2019, Mary Ethridge Britton, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away at the age of 96. Mary will forever be remembered by her son and daughter-in-law, Chuck and Carol Britton; grandchildren, Lanie (wife Delaine) Britton, Mariruth (husband Tim) Van Hal, and Katie (husband Adam) Baxter, and 7 great-grandchildren. Mary was born on January 29, 1923...
Arvil Lee "Drywall" Goins
Nov 10, 2019
Arvil Lee “Drywall” Goins of Friendsville died Sunday November 10th at the family home. He is rejoicing in heaven after a brave battle with cancer. Lee was a Christian above all else and loved his church and all his church family. He was a member of Dotson Memorial Baptist Church. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather....
Carolyn Ann Woodlief
Nov 8, 2019
Carolyn Ann Woodlief age 73 of Knoxville passed away on Friday November 8, 2019 at the family home after a brave battle with cancer. Born in Bronx, NY, raised in North Carolina, and a longtime resident of Knoxville, TN, Carolyn was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, James Woodlief;...
Beverly Ann Ballard
Nov 7, 2019
Beverly Ann Marshall Ballard went to be with her Lord on Thursday, November 07, 2019, passing away at home at the age of 76 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born in Hardy, MS, on November 27, 1942 and raised in Memphis, TN. She was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ and a dedicated preschool leader working with...
Martha Agnes Reagan
Nov 5, 2019
Martha Agnes Martin Reagan age 93 of Maryville passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Asbury Intermediate Care. She worked at Levi Strauss, Broadway Towers, United Way of Blount County and her favorite job was working for the Blount County Sheriff’s Department for 16 years. Preceded in death by: Husband, Elmer “Red” Reagan; Infant Daughter, Shelby Jean; Parents, Charlie &...
Stanley Anthony Jablonski
Nov 3, 2019
Stanley Anthony Jablonski age 74, passed away on November 3, 2019 after a long battle with Parkinson’s and Dementia. Originally from Bayport, New York, Stan served in the U.S. Coast Guard and then later, after an honorable discharge, worked as a police officer for the Riverhead Police Department on Long Island, Santa Barbara Police Department in California, and Orlando Police...
Ruth Ann Waltz
Nov 3, 2019
Ruth Ann Waltz, age 81, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Ruth Ann was born on March 30, 1938 to Mr. and Mrs. Julian Holmes (deceased) in Elkhart, IN. She is survived by her husband Tom of 61 years, 3 children, Julia McFarlane (Anthony) of Alcoa, TN, Jeff Waltz (Patty) of Hawthorne, FL, and Susan Waltz...
Margie Mae Cox Price
Nov 1, 2019
Margie Mae Cox Price, age 90, was born in Washington County (Gray), Tennessee and lived there most of her life until her grandson was born in 1984. She then moved with her husband Joe to Maryville to spend the rest of her life to be close to her family. She was the “Nanny” for her grandchildren until they both reached...
Tary Gaylor Jr.
Oct 30, 2019
Tary Gaylor Jr. age 41 of Maryville passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at U.T. Medical Center. Tary in his earlier life loved to play football, roller-skate, and play street hockey. He loved fishing with his father and hanging out with friends. He also loved watching Bruce Lee movies and telling jokes. He is preceded in death by his...
Joseph William Downey
Oct 30, 2019
Joseph William Downey, 94, of Maryville, TN passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019. He was born in Lewis County, TN on December 31, 1924. Joe married the love of his life, Ruth Boshers Downey, on April 14, 1946. He had a BS Degree in Business Administration from George Peabody College. He began his career as an employee of Gulf Oil...
Ann Broverman
Oct 30, 2019
Ann Broverman, devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, of Lenoir City, TN passed away peacefully at Williamsburg Villas on Wednesday, October 30, at the age of 96. Ann was born June 5, 1923 in Sharpsville, PA, daughter of Phillip and Mary Tebelak, who preceded her in death along with her brothers and sisters. Her husband, Alvin Broverman, passed away on December...
Darrell Paul Gregory
Oct 30, 2019
Darrell Paul Gregory of Maryville, TN passed away on October 30, 2019 at the age of 82. He was a loving husband, a devoted father, and a Godly man who learned perseverance from being a lifelong fan of the Chicago Cubs. He grew up in Walland, TN and in 1956 married Thelma Lois (Barbra) Gregory, who survives him. They raised...
James Gary "Fat" King
Oct 29, 2019
James Gary “Fat” King, age 74, of Maryville passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at his home. He is preceded in death by: parents, J.L. “Doc” and Betty Ann King; sister, Beverly Ann and husband, A.A. “Doc” Mynatt; brother, David Piper King. Survived by: wife of 52 years, Yvonne Lambert King; daughter, Lucibeth King; son, James Gary King Jr. (Jae);...
Lottie J. Canada
Oct 26, 2019
Lottie J. (Miles) Canada 88 of Maryville passed away peacefully in her home Saturday and went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 26, 2019. Born on January 14, 1931 in Kissimmee, Florida, she resided most of her life in Central Florida, before moving with her husband to Maryville, TN in 2015 to live with...
Douglas Dale Denton
Oct 26, 2019
Douglas Dale Denton, age 85, of Maryville passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019 at UT Medical Center. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a Mason. Doug attended Hiwassee College and had a long successful career with Delta Airlines. He loved his farm where he raised beef cattle. Doug loved his family and believed in mercy and...
Beulah Huskey
Oct 25, 2019
Beulah Huskey, age 96 of Maryville, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019. Beulah was born on March 23, 1923 in Elkmont, TN to Luther and Emma Huskey. She was the 5th child of 9 sisters and 4 brothers. She was a member of Broadway Baptist Church and a charter member of Oakview Baptist Church where she loved people and...
Retha L. Kelley
Oct 25, 2019
Retha L. Kelley age 71 of Maryville passed peacefully away in her own home on Friday, October 25, 2019. She was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother with a heart of gold. She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie & Irma Stinnett; her husband & the love of her life, Leon Kelley. Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law,...
Don "Slab" Large
Oct 24, 2019
Don “Slab” Large, age 83, of Maryville passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019. He was born March 9, 1936. Don was a member of Broadway Baptist Church and he was retired from Alcoa Aluminum Company. Preceded in death by: parents, Frank and Ollie Large; son, Dana Large; sister, Virginia Crabtree; brothers, Bill Large, and Jack Large. Survived by: wife, Regena...
Mary Ellen McClanahan
Oct 23, 2019
Mary Ellen McClanahan, age 73, went home to be with the Lord. Mary was a long-time active member of Cold Springs Missionary Baptist Church. Mary loved the Lord, her family and church. She was loved by all who knew her. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Shirrell and Nancy Frye; sister, Shirley Russell; brother, Tim Frye; son-in-law, Richard...