OBITUARY LISTING


James "Jimmy" Bryant

James "Jimmy" Bryant

Jun 9, 2019

James “Jimmy” D. Bryant, aka Hillbilly, 57, of Maryville passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 at home surrounded by family. Jimmy served his country in the United States Navy as a Fireman Apprentice aboard U.S.S. Forrestal CV-59 and the U.S.S. Iwo Jima LDH-2. He was both an avid hunter and mechanic by trade who loved his family dearly. Preceded in...

Kathy Sue Black

Kathy Sue Black

Jun 7, 2019

Kathy Sue Black, age 64 of Townsend, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Friday, June 7, 2019 at the family home. She was a devoted Christian and longtime member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Kathy was a loving and cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She...

Darryl William Hopkins

Darryl William Hopkins

Jun 7, 2019

Darryl William Hopkins age 56 of Maryville passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He loved the outdoors and riding his motorcycle. Daryl was a loving son, father, and brother who will be deeply missed by those who knew him. Preceded in death by: parents, Edward & Audrey Hopkins; brother, Ronald Edward Hopkins. Survivors include: son, Nathan...

Isaac "Ikey" Russell

Isaac "Ikey" Russell

Jun 5, 2019

Isaac “Ikey” Max Russell Jr., age 64, while in the company of his family, joined Jesus on June 5, 2019. Ikey was a lifetime resident of Blount County and had retired from Alcoa/Arconic after working 40 years. He was a man of integrity who deeply loved his family. He enjoyed golfing, family vacations, spending time with his grandchildren, and coaching....

Joseph Leslie Bewley Jr.

Joseph Leslie Bewley Jr.

Jun 4, 2019

Joseph (Joe) Leslie Bewley Jr. age 72 of Maryville passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at home. He was a kind, caring person. Joseph was a US Army Veteran. He attended Florida Southern University and San Hose State. Joe was retired from the State of Tennessee. He was the Billeting Manager at the Air National Guard Base. He served on...

Margaret Yearout Giffin

Margaret Yearout Giffin

Jun 2, 2019

Margaret Yearout Giffin, 92, was born August 12, 1926 in Blount County, TN and died peacefully on June 2, 2019 in Maryville, TN of COPD and other natural age related issues. During her lifetime, she lived in LaGrange, IL for approximately 30 years before returning to Maryville. During World War II, Margaret worked for the US government in Oak Ridge,...

Theodora Antonia Van Son

Theodora Antonia Van Son

Jun 2, 2019

Theodora Antonia Van Son passed away peacefully at dawn Sunday, June 2, 2019 in the hands of family, joining her husband Joseph in God’s light. Thea was a selfless friend, spouse, mother, and servant of God. Born November 25, 1930 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Thea grew up as one of five daughters of Antonia and Carolus Klaassen. Preceded in death by...

Frieda Maria Buckow

Frieda Maria Buckow

Jun 2, 2019

Frieda Maria Buckow age 102 passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019. Preceded in death by: Husband, Herbert Buckow; Granddaughter, Laura Endsley Leshinski. Survivors include: Daughter & Son-in-law, Ursula & Ronnie Endsley; Grandson, Michael Endsley; Great-Grandchildren, Brandon, Breanna & Brittney Endsley all of Maryville. She will be laid to rest at a later date in upstate New York. Smith Funeral &...

Gary Donald Waldo Sr.

Gary Donald Waldo Sr.

Jun 2, 2019

Gary (Donnie) Waldo Sr. age 72 of Etowah, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 at home. He was a member of the United States Marine Corps. Preceded in death by: Wife, Betty Waldo; Mother, Juanita Waldo; Sister, Geraldine Solomon; Grandparents, Raymon & Mae Mitchell and Clara & Austin Waldo. Survivors include: Son, Gary Waldo, Jr.; Daughters, Cynthia Thevenote and Sherry...

Joyce Lorraine Greenwood

Joyce Lorraine Greenwood

May 31, 2019

Joyce Lorraine Greenwood age 75 of Maryville, TN went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 31, 2019. She was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandma, sister and friend. She loved Jesus and never missed an opportunity to tell others about him. Joyce was an active member of Dotson Memorial Baptist Church. She was...

Canaan Curtis Masterson

Canaan Curtis Masterson

May 31, 2019

Canaan Curtis Masterson, infant son of Andrew & Julia Masterson, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Canaan was miraculously born alive where he rested comfortably in the arms of his Mom and Dad before passing away peacefully and graciously into the arms of Jesus. Survivors include: Brother, Archer; Sister, Everly; Grandparents, Curtis & Lisa...

Aleta Mae Bell

Aleta Mae Bell

May 29, 2019

Aleta Mae Wardell Goddard Bell (Mamaw), age 101, passed away Wednesday Morning, May 29th, 2019, at her residence at Brookdale-Conway Senior Living in Orlando, Florida. She was born May 28th, 1918, in Knox County, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Hobert Wardell and Hattie Johnson Wardell Shumer and Henry Shumer (stepfather). Aleta, the oldest of 8 children, was preceded in...

Lorain Thurman

Lorain Thurman

May 26, 2019

Lorain Thurman age 84 of Alcoa passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at UT Medical Center. The greatest desire was that everyone know Christ. She was one prayer warrior, spiritual support, and loved each of her children, their spouses, her grandchildren and their spouses, and her great-grandchildren with the deepest love of Christ. She leaves a tremendous spiritual legacy....

Bernice Delozier

Bernice Delozier

May 24, 2019

Bernice Delozier age 99 of Maryville, formerly of Sevier County, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 at Concordia Transitional Care – Maryville. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church Seymour. Preceded in death by: Parents, W.H. & Georgia Delozier; and her siblings. Survivors include: Nieces, Gail Pittman, Carole Vance, Brenda King, Linda Morton, and Betty Newman; several great-nieces,...

Donald Dwight Larson

Donald Dwight Larson

May 22, 2019

Donald Larson 87 went to be with the Lord the evening of May 22 with family at his bedside. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Kathleen; sons, Jeffrey (Vicki) of Heartland, MI, Eric (Melinda) of Seymour, TN; six grandchildren, Joshua, Nick, Hannah, Cara, Dawson, and Eli; six great-grandchildren. He has one surviving sister, Nancy of St. Petersburg,...

Johnnie Eugene McKenzie

Johnnie Eugene McKenzie

May 21, 2019

Johnnie Eugene McKenzie, age 81 of Maryville went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Parkwest Hospital in Knoxville after a long and determined battle with heart disease. After graduating Everett High School in 1957, he volunteered and proudly served in the US Air Force as a jet engine mechanic. He retired from ALCOA Aluminum...

Kimbeth Lou Cantwell

Kimbeth Lou Cantwell

May 20, 2019

Kimbeth L. Cantwell, age 60, of Maryville passed away Monday, May 20, 2019. Kim was a wonderful wife, loving mother and grandmother. Kim was a member of the Maryville Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was preceded in death by her son, Troy Robert Cantwell; father, James McAlister; mother, Kathern Wells; brothers, William McAlister, Mitch McAlister, Steven McAlister; sister, Jamie Connelly....

Terry Lee Tyler

Terry Lee Tyler

May 17, 2019

Terry Lee Tyler, born November 15, 1956 in Owensboro, Kentucky to Jo Ann Tyler Vanwinkle and Bill Tyler, passed away on May 17, 2019. He graduated from Bearden High School and received an associate degree in Fight Technology from the Florida Institute of Technology. He served as a Chief Flight Instructor from 1978 to 1980, then worked as a pilot...

James Phillip McKinney

James Phillip McKinney

May 5, 2019

James Phillip McKinney age 65 of Maryville, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Asbury Place of Maryville. Phil retired from Grandview Cemetery. He also was a truck driver for US Foods. Preceded in death by: Parents, Albert & Carrie McKinney; Brothers, Bob McKinney and Billy Gene McKinney. Survivors include: Son, Bradley McKinney; Stepson, Brandon Hyatt (Alecia); Grandchildren, Isabel and...

Judge William Terry Denton

Judge William Terry Denton

May 3, 2019

Judge William Terry Denton age 73 of Maryville passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a Retired Juvenile Court Judge. Preceded in death by: Parents, Leck & Ruby Denton. Survivors include: Sister, Dianne Thomas (Jack); Niece, Paige Pickle (Thomas). Family will receive friends from 12:00 until 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Smith Trinity...