OBITUARY LISTING


Lonnie McClanahan

Lonnie McClanahan

Oct 16, 2018

Lonnie McClanahan age 68 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday October 16, 2018. He was a lifelong logger and excavator in the Maryville and Blount County area. Lonnie was the owner and operator of McClanahan Excavation and McClanahan Lumber Mill. He was a member of Kagley’s Chapel Baptist Church, an animal lover, and a most giving and compassionate person to a...

Don Eldon Bailey

Don Eldon Bailey

Oct 14, 2018

Don Bailey, 86, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018. He was born August 31, 1932. Don was a member of Madison Avenue Baptist Church and a Veteran of the United States Marine Corp. Preceded in death by: Wife of 42 years, Virginia Burdine Bailey; Mother & Father, Lucille & Wayne Baily; Brother & Sister, C.W. Bailey & Delores Hughes. He...

Betty Jean Draper

Betty Jean Draper

Oct 11, 2018

Betty Jean Coleman Draper stepped into eternity on October 11, 2018 with her daughters by her side. She was a member of Maryville Church of Christ. Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Basil Duane Draper; parents, James H. Coleman, Sr. and Ann Cochran Coleman; brother, James H. (Bud) Coleman, Jr.; and infant son, Scott Andrew...

John Robert Bradley

John Robert Bradley

Oct 11, 2018

John Robert (Bob) Bradley, LCMD, USCG (R), age 85, passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at his home in Louisville, TN. He was born November 16, 1932 in Miami, FL, to John R. Bradley and Lillian Frink Bradley. He retired from the United States Coast Guard after serving for almost 29 years. He then served for 24 years as...

Carolyn Jean Roberts

Carolyn Jean Roberts

Oct 10, 2018

Carolyn Jean Roberts, 71, of Maryville, departed this life on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. She was surrounded by her loved ones as she gained her wings. Preceded in death by: Loving Husband of 28 years, James Calloway Roberts, Jr., Mother, Myrtle Moon; several other loved ones. Survivors include: Children, Myrtle of Maryville, James & Shannon of Knoxville, Shanda of Maryville,...

Brian Lawrence Gatza

Brian Lawrence Gatza

Oct 10, 2018

Brian Lawrence Gatza of Maryville TN passed on October 10, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his brother Michael Gatza and his parents Lawrence and Helen Gatza. Brian was born in Chicago, IL on September 9, 1956 and raised in LaSalle, IL. He attended Illinois State University where he majored in economics. He...

Denton McKeehan

Denton McKeehan

Oct 9, 2018

Denton McKeehan, we said our final farewell on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at the age of 79, leaving behind the curse of cancer. He was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. His lap was loved by all children and his wisdom was sought by friends and family alike. Denton, fondly referred to as Gramps,...

Sue Ingram Hedrick

Sue Ingram Hedrick

Oct 9, 2018

Sue Ingram Hedrick age 93 of Seymour, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a very active elder of Eusebia Presbyterian Church. Sue worked for Alcoa Aluminum Co. Insurance Department for 38 years. She was active in American Business Women Association (ABWA) and volunteered at CROSS ministries. Preceded in death by: Husband, John (Edward) Hedrick;...

S. Dale Tipton

S. Dale Tipton

Oct 6, 2018

S. Dale Tipton, 80, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018. He was born October 30, 1937, and was a long-time member of Piney Level Baptist Church. Preceding him in death were his wife of 61 years, Lena Foxx Tipton; parents, Wiley and Pauline Tipton; brother, L.C. Tipton; father- and mother-in-law Ernest and Effie Foxx; brothers-in-law, Herbert and Hulet Foxx,...

Irene Coston

Irene Coston

Oct 4, 2018

Irene Coston age 86 of Maryville passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on October 4, 2018. She was a wonderful Christian wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by: Son, Gerald Coston; Father, Thurman Anderson; Mother, Mary Tignor Anderson; Brothers, Robert Anderson, Thurman Anderson Jr.; Sisters, Mable Rector, Ruth McClendon, Maude Lewis, and Ada Givens....

Tary Gaylor  Sr.

Tary Gaylor Sr.

Oct 4, 2018

Tary Gaylor Sr. age 68 of St George Island Fl., formally Maryville, passed away on October 4, 2018. Tary loved fishing. He was a coach of the Friendsville Falcons youth football team for 25 years. He was a grocery man for his grandfather Cas Walker. He also loved Tennessee football and cooking. Tary is preceded in death by his first...

Marguerite Miranda

Marguerite Miranda

Oct 2, 2018

Marguerite Miranda passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 in Falls Church, VA. She was 90 years old and lived a long, fruitful life. She was born in Huntington, NY in 1927 but relocated with her husband, Joseph Miranda, to Savannah, GA in 1968 where they lived for 39 years. In 2007 they relocated to Maryville, TN. There her husband...

Robert Allen Hummel

Robert Allen Hummel

Oct 2, 2018

Robert Allen Hummel, of Knoxville, peacefully passed away on October 2, 2018 at the age of 75. He was born in the Chilhowee community of Blount County, TN on April 24, 1943. He graduated from Lanier High School and received his B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tennessee. After graduation, he began his 40-year career at Y-12/DOE...

Joshua David Morgan

Joshua David Morgan

Oct 1, 2018

Joshua David Morgan age 31 of Maryville, passed away Monday, October 1, 2018 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He is preceded in death by: uncle, James David Rogers; aunt, Elma Jean McGhee; best friend, William Lee Hill, Jr. Survived by: daughters, Kristieona Mulynn Dorsey-Morgan, Twylia Thompson; parents, Janet Irene Morgan, Edward Burl Morgan; brothers, Eric Joseph Morgan, Edward Jackie Morgan; sister,...

Sharon Faye Stevens

Sharon Faye Stevens

Sep 30, 2018

Sharon Stevens went home to be with her Savior on September 30, 2018. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church for many years and truly enjoyed singing in the choir and serving in the Awana Program. Preceded in death by: Parents, Roscoe Gibson & Bennie Gibson; Brother, Bobby R. Gibson. Survivors include: Sisters, Sandra (Ronnie) Gumm and Sheila (Kevin)...

Shelby Jean Edwards

Shelby Jean Edwards

Sep 29, 2018

Shelby Jean Davis Edwards, age 75 of Knoxville, TN passed away to her heavenly home September 29, 2018 at UT Medical Center. She was a wonderful mom, great sister, amazing aunt, and best friend. She was met at the heavenly gates by her father and mother, Ed and Pauline Davis and special aunt, Pearl Patterson. She will be forever remembered...

Patricia  Ann Smith

Patricia Ann Smith

Sep 27, 2018

Patricia Ann Jones Smith, age 63, of Maryville went to eternal peace on September 27, 2018. She was from Swansea, MA and moved to Florida in the mid 1970’s, to pursue a career in Law Enforcement with the Deerfield Beach Police Department and later the Broward County Sheriff’s office. She retired in 1998 as a Detective Sergeant after 20 years...

Daniel P. Emert III

Daniel P. Emert III

Sep 27, 2018

Daniel P. Emert, III age 56 of Maryville passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was of the Baptist faith. Daniel is preceded in death by wife, Ann Emert and mother, Mary Newman. He is survived by son, Zach Emert; brother, Lynn Lowe; Uncle, Jack Arwood. The family will receive friends Monday, October 1, 2018 from...

Oliver "Ruth" Williams

Oliver "Ruth" Williams

Sep 26, 2018

Oliver Ruth (Stribling) Williams passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2018, of natural causes at the age of 97. She was a homemaker ad devoted wife, and a loving mother. Born in Union, MS, she received a Bachelor’s degree in music from Maryville College in 1943. While living in Maryville she worked at Proffitt's Department Store and at the Maryville Courthouse....

Brenda Jane Conner

Brenda Jane Conner

Sep 25, 2018

Brenda Jane Conner age 75 of Walland passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at home. Preceded in death by: Parents, Floyd & Marie Effler; Sisters, Carolyn & Geraldine; Brother, Andy; Nephews, Robert & Kevin. Survivors include: Sons & Daughter-in-law, Tracey & Kathy Lowe, and Mark Lowe; Grandchildren, Eric Lowe and Nicole Mendoza; Great-Grandchildren, Bryson Sanchez and Brayden Ledbetter; Brothers, Bobby...