OBITUARY LISTING


Barbara  L. Livingston

Barbara L. Livingston

Nov 16, 2018

Barbara Lee Rathbone Wilson Livingston age 88, of Townsend passed away peacefully on Friday, November 16, 2018. She was preceded in death by parents, Lee and Alice Rathbone, sister Nellie Wear, and stepson Hugh Livingston, Jr. Husbands Fred M Wilson and Hugh Livingston, Sr. She is survived by sisters Alda (Willie) Brickey and Alice Ann Wallace. Son Joe (Brenda) Wilson,...

Teresa Underwood Harwell

Teresa Underwood Harwell

Nov 15, 2018

Teresa Underwood Crawford Harwell, age 55 of Louisville, formerly of South Knoxville, lost her battle with cancer on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at her home. She was currently employed by Friedman’s Appliances and was a former employee of Appliance City. She was a Christian and a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. Teresa had an infectious, laughing smile and a...

April Higgs

April Higgs

Nov 14, 2018

April Phelps Higgs passed away at the age of 71 at her home in Maryville, Tennessee, on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. She was a loving wife, friend, and helpmate to her husband, Ted Higgs, with whom she had been married over fifty years. His careers as an Army officer and educator had taken them throughout the world and across the...

James Houston McKinney

James Houston McKinney

Nov 12, 2018

James Houston McKinney, 71, of Maryville passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 12, 2018. James was a proud member of the United States Army. He was retired from Alcoa Aluminum and still loved to watch Maryville High Football. He was preceded in death by: Parents, James & Velnita McKinney of Walland; Brother, Hubert McKinney of Louisville. He is...

Harold Dale Ridge

Harold Dale Ridge

Nov 12, 2018

Harold Ridge, age 70, of Maryville, passed away Monday, November 12, 2018. He was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church. Harold loved fishing and karaoke. Preceded in death by: Parents, Arthur & Bernice Ridge; Step-Mother, Zetta; Brothers, Brent & Owen. Survivors include: Wife, Patricia (Cricket) Ridge; Sisters, Jean Kagley and Joyce Ridge; Step-Daughter, Penny Akins; Stepson, Mark Nelson; Five...

Cecil James Cable

Cecil James Cable

Nov 9, 2018

Cecil James Cable, age 89 of Maryville, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018 at the family home. Beloved father and grandfather, he joined his wife in heaven. Cecil was originally from North Carolina and his family moved to Cades Cove when he was a child. He was a well-known Mercedes-Benz mechanic for over 50 years before turning the business...

Betty Ledbetter

Betty Ledbetter

Nov 7, 2018

Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Ledbetter age 81 of Lenoir City, TN passed away Wednesday, November 7. She was a member of Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Clarksville, TN where she was born and a member of the DAR. Betty was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by: Husband, LTC Paul M. Ledbetter, Sr.; Sister, Lillian Balthrop. Survivors include:...

Lowell Erskine Haynes

Lowell Erskine Haynes

Nov 7, 2018

Lowell Erskine Haynes age 77 of Maryville, TN passed away peacefully at home Wednesday morning, November 7, 2018 after a long, hard, fought battle with dementia. Lowell served in the United States Air Force and retired from the Postal Service with 31 years of service. He then pursued, full time, his passion for golf, as a member of Cedar Hill...

Esta Inez Hughes

Esta Inez Hughes

Nov 7, 2018

Esta Inez Hughes age 86 of Maryville, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Beverly Park Place. Preceded in death by: Husband, Morgan Hughes; Daughter, Cynthia Parris. Survivors include: Son & Daughter-in-law, Larry & Donna Hughes; Grandchildren, Scott Hughes, Christopher Hughes, Phillip Parris; Great-Grandchildren, Aiden Hughes and Austin Hughes; Son-in-law, Wayne Parris; Sister, Margie Hill. In lieu of flowers, please...

Thomas D. Woods

Thomas D. Woods

Nov 6, 2018

Thomas DeArnold Woods, age 93, a lifetime resident of Greenback, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the family home. Thomas was a Veteran of World War II and served from 1943 – 1945. He was Radioman 3rd Class in the United States Navy. After service he graduated from Maryville High School and Television Trade School in Louisville, KY. He...

Dearl Johnson Roberts

Dearl Johnson Roberts

Nov 3, 2018

Dearl Johnson Roberts, age 85 of Maryville, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a 1951 graduate of Alcoa High School, and he graduated from the University of Tennessee with an electrical engineering degree. He was employed by Western Electric in North Carolina for several years before returning to Tennessee where he worked for...

Alma Lea Ogle

Alma Lea Ogle

Nov 2, 2018

Alma Lea Ogle, age 83 of Walland, departed this life at home surrounded by her family, to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, November 2, 2018. Preceded in death by her husband, Howard Ray Ogle; grandson, Kenny Moats; parents, Grant Holcomb, Sr. and Roxie Holcomb Houts; brother, Grant Holcomb, Jr. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Cathy and Quinton...

Amon Zackious Beasley

Amon Zackious Beasley

Nov 1, 2018

Amon Zackious Beasley, 85, went to his eternal home on November 1, 2018. Amon, formerly of Bryson City North Carolina, was a resident of Oak Forest Illinois. Amon served in the US Army for 2 years, 1954-1956. He married Dorothy Graves in 1961 and they enjoyed 47 years together before her death in 2008. Amon was a member of First...

Gail Hamilton Porter

Gail Hamilton Porter

Nov 1, 2018

Gail Hamilton Porter age 64 of Farragut passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018. Gail was raised in Rockford and was a graduate of Porter High School and Maryville College. She was the former Program Director at Blount Memorial Hospital School of Radiologic Technology and Professor and Department Head at Roane State Community College, Radiologic Technology Department. She was the former...

Mildred Cooper Robinson

Mildred Cooper Robinson

Oct 31, 2018

Mildred Cooper Robinson (Millie), age 89, of Maryville, TN, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family, on October 31, 2018. She was the last surviving sibling of the eleven children of Rowland and Mary Elizabeth Cooper. Born in New Hyde Park, New York, she came south to attend Maryville College, where she was voted “Girl of the Year”...

Wilma Grace Woods

Wilma Grace Woods

Oct 29, 2018

Wilma Grace Sims Woods age 96 of Greenback went to be with the Lord October 29, 2018 at Parkwest Hospital after a brief illness. She was a faithful member of Pine Grove Presbyterian Church and earlier of Greenback First Presbyterian Church. She was born at home in Sevier County, Sims Road, January 5, 1922. She was the youngest of the...

Margie  Hitson

Margie Hitson

Oct 26, 2018

Margie Carpenter Hitson 92, peacefully passed to her heavenly home surrounded by her family on Friday, October 26, 2018. Margie was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Keith Hitson; parents, Edgar and Millie Carpenter; brother, Otis; sisters, Pauline Boring, Novella Hitson, Leona Hammontree, Vena Miller, Jean Atkins, and Ruby Burchfield. Survivors...

James H. Courson

James H. Courson

Oct 23, 2018

James H. Courson age 83 of Maryville passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at the family home. He was a graduate of Industrial Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1960. He worked as a management consultant throughout the United States, Mexico, and Nova Scotia. He served as a Deacon at First Presbyterian in Palatka, FL. He loved golf and...

Wilma Ruth Silcox

Wilma Ruth Silcox

Oct 22, 2018

Heaven gained an angel this week with the passing of Wilma Ruth Flynn McReynolds Silcox. Ruth passed away early Monday morning, October 22, 2018 after a brief illness at the age of 82. Enough kind words cannot be said of this woman who could win anyone over with her fun loving and compassionate nature. She was the best of what...

Gary J. Petersen

Gary J. Petersen

Oct 22, 2018

Gary J. Petersen passed away suddenly on October 22, 2018 in Maryville, TN. His parents, Lawrence and Myrtle Petersen, brother, Charlie Petersen; and mother-in-law, Christa Ravenscroft, preceded him in death. Survivors include: Cynthia, devoted wife of more than 36 years; children, Crystine McGlamery (Cory) and Niquitta Petersen; grandsons, Austin and Logan McGlamery; brother Larry Peterson; sister-in-law, Susan Jazwiecki (Dan); and...