OBITUARY LISTING

Sep 13, 2024

Dennis Ray Williams went home to be joined with his Savior and Lord on September 13, 2024. Dennis was born on September 26, 1953, as the fourth son of Willis and Lou Allie Williams in Maryville, TN. He grew up in the Louisville community. He was a graduate of Friendsville High School, the University of Tennessee and Ohio State University....

Sep 13, 2024

Kenneth Eugene Jenkins, age 75, passed away peacefully at his home in Maryville on September 13, 2024. He was a member of Freedom to Worship Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Clay Jenkins, and mother, Arbutus Marie Jenkins; brothers, Arthur and G.W. Jenkins of Maryville, and Charles Jenkins of Aston, PA; sister, Florence Taylor of Maryville....

Sep 11, 2024

Dr. Fred Myers Walker Jr passed on 9/11/2024 at the age of 76 years old. He was married to his wife Teresia Walker for 54 years. Born in Maryville, Tennessee, Fred proudly served in the United States Navy before attending the University of Tennessee for his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. He later completed his doctorate at Walden University. After Fred...

Sep 11, 2024

Loraine G. Jacobs, age 94, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2024 at Shannondale of Maryville surrounded by her family. She was a beloved, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Loraine was a devoted Christian and prayer warrior. She was a member of East Maryville Baptist Church as well as faithfully attending services and bible study at Shannondale. Preceded in death...

Sep 6, 2024

Nancy Ruth Wilburn, age 92 of Maryville, passed away Friday, September 06, 2024 at Rivergrove Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Lewis Wilburn; parents, Vesta and Levi Dodd; and son, Bobby Wilburn; She leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughter and son-in-law, Anglia and Randy Carnes; son and daughter-in-law, Danny L. and Brenda Wilburn;...

Sep 6, 2024

Randy James Flynn was born on January 24, 2011 and was called to his heavenly home on September 6, 2024. He lived in Maryville, Tennessee, in a community where he was surrounded by loving neighbors and friends.

Randy lived more in his 13 years than many do in a lifetime. He earned his advanced scuba certification and dove in quarries, at...

Sep 6, 2024

Clara Hunt Gibson, age 83 of Maryville, died on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Brookdale Browns Creek after struggling over seven years with dementia. Clara was a collector of memories of family and faith. She loved Jesus all her life and was baptized into the Christian faith in October 1949, at Grace Baptist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee. Clara was a...

Sep 5, 2024

Martha Ellen Schank, age 84 of Maryville, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Beech Tree Manor in Jellico, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford M. Schank; parents, Floyd and Carrie Renfro Harbison; sons, Raymond Harmon Jr. and Daniel Harmon; brothers, Paul, Bobby, and Tom Harbison; sisters, Sammy Krause and Billy Sue Hyatt. She is survived...

Sep 5, 2024

Veronica “Gail” Roberson born June 7, 1953, unexpectedly passed away on September 5, 2024. Gail was raised in the Louisville and Friendsville area of Blount County. She graduated from Friendsville High School in 1971. Gail was preceded in death by her loving husband Gary Dale Roberson; father, Clarence “O’Dell’’ Walker; mother, Gladys Evelyn Walker; mother- in- law Mamie Purkey. She...

Sep 4, 2024

Opal Grace Reagan, infant daughter of Julie Reagan and Austin Payne, passed away on Wednesday, September 04, 2024 at the family home. Survivors include her Brothers, Owen Reagan and Ottis Payne; Sister, Olivia Payne; several Grandparents and Great Grandparents; Great-Great Grandmother, Delores Spiva; Aunt, Haley Reagan; many cousins and other family members also survive. The family will receive friends from...

Sep 3, 2024

Ruth Phipps, age 95, went home to the Lord September 3, 2024. Ruth was a beloved wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and friend to many. She lived her entire life as an example of Christian love. Ruth was a strong advocate for the underserved and a true champion for those with special needs. In the early 1960s, she pioneered public special...

Sep 2, 2024

Larry Segrest Ladd, age 78 of Maryville, TN stepped peacefully into the waiting arms of our loving Father on Monday, September 2, 2024. There to welcome him were his parents, F. B. and Rosa Ladd. Left to celebrate his life are his wife of 56 years, Lynn; sons Christopher of Roswell, GA, and Michael (Melissa) of Charleston, SC; grandchildren, Jordan,...

Sep 1, 2024

Michael Ray Kennedy, age 73, of Maryville, TN, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024. He was born on March 19, 1951, in Rockford, Illinois, to the late John R. Kennedy and Willa M. (Baie) Kennedy.

Mike proudly served his country as a Sergeant First Class in the U.S. Army for 24 years. During his time in the military, he served...

Sep 1, 2024

Helen S. Crooks, age 89 of Loudon, TN, returned to her Heavenly home on September 1, 2024. Following many years, Helen retired from Alcoa and enjoyed traveling & living in Tellico Village with her husband, Matt L. Crooks, Jr., who preceded her in death in 2019. Helen enjoyed making sour dough bread, time spent with family & friends and especially...

Aug 31, 2024

Clifford Joseph Hoole, 86, entered peacefully into eternity on August 31, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Cliff was born to Clifford M. and Yvonne Hoole of Somerset, Mass. on December 21, 1937. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Michael R. Hoole. Until they are together again, he leaves his wife of 41 years,...

Aug 31, 2024

Mary Helen Carnes, age 82, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Affectionately known as "Grammy" or "Mama Helen" even to folks not in her immediate family, she was also that person who never met a stranger and "oh yeah, you worked at Walmart", which she did for 34 years before taking a medical retirement. She...

Aug 30, 2024

Edward Davis of Maryville, TN went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 30, 2024. Born in Asheville, NC, Ed and his family moved to Miami, Florida when he was a teenager and lived there for over 50 years. Ed was a 1965 graduate of Miami Norland Senior High School where he excelled at playing pranks and...

Aug 30, 2024

Aug 29, 2024

Patsy “Diane” Hitch of Rockford passed away peacefully at her home. She was 72 years old. Diane was a member of Central Point Baptist Church. Diane was preceded in death by her parents, David and Wilma McGill; brothers, Andy, David, and Harvey McGill; sisters, Barbara Hitch and Evelyn Nichols; and grandson, Austin Hitch. She is survived by her loving and...

Aug 29, 2024

Mary Kate (Keeble) O'Kain passed away August 29, 2024, at the age of 85. Mary Kate was a loving wife, mother of three children, and grandmother ("Ebaba") of four grandchildren. She grew up in Maryville, TN and was the daughter of Clyde and Lois Keeble. She is predeceased by her parents, her son John O'Kain, and her brother Art Keeble...