Lenora Young Johnston
Oct 19, 2018
Lenora Young Johnston age 91 of Maryville passed away Friday, October 19, 2018 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Collierville, TN. She was the former President of the Auxiliary Volunteer Fire Department in Jacksonville, FL and a World War II Veteran. She was a lifelong member of The Nazarene Church, a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, loved mission...
David L. Holbert
Oct 19, 2018
David Leonard Holbert went to be with the Lord on October 19th, 2018. David was born on January 28th, 1930 in Akron, Ohio to Clyde and Alma Holbert. David was a devout Christian, husband and father. He is survived by his wife of over 54 years, Anna (McKinley) Holbert, two sons; Rodney L. and David A. Holbert and his brother...
Lorena Kate Miller
Oct 18, 2018
Lorena Kate Brown Hicks Miller, 95, Maryville, passed away on October 18, 2018, at West Hills Health and Rehab, Knoxville. She was born on December 23, 1922, to Robert Houston and Etta Mae Brown in Blount County. She was a long time member of Monte Vista Baptist church. Preceded in death by: Husbands, Charles L. Hicks and Joe Miller; Siblings,...
Jacqueline Andes
Oct 18, 2018
Jacqueline Andes age 93 of Maryville went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Shannondale of Maryville. She was a retired Registered Nurse from Alcoa Aluminum Plant. She was a member of Alcoa First Baptist Church and graduated from Watts School of Nursing in Durham, NC. Preceded in death by: Husband, Kenneth Andes; Brother,...
Jessica Bethany Jones
Oct 17, 2018
Jessica Bethany Jones passed away suddenly & unexpectedly on October 17, 2018. Jessica was a graduate of Maryville High School and Pellissippi State. She was one of the sweetest & kindest souls you would ever meet. She would greet you with a smile and a hug every time she saw you. She was born with a rare spinal disease that...
Robin Gale Laws
Oct 17, 2018
Robin Gale Laws age 60 of Maryville, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Parkwest Medical Center. Survivors include: Husband of 39 years, Elbert Gene Laws. Family and friends will assemble for graveside service and interment at 3:00 PM, Monday, October 22, 2018 at Grandview Cemetery. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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,...