LaVerne Grace Dodd
Apr 13, 2018
Laverne Dodd, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 13 at the age of 93, surrounded by her family. She will be remembered for her selfless attention to others’ needs and her deep devotion to her family. She was born in 1925 in Madison, TN, and later settled down there to raise her four sons. As a single...
William C. Amos
Apr 13, 2018
William C. Amos age 83 of Knoxville, passed away Friday, April 13, 2018 at Summit View of Farragut. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving in the Korean War. Preceded in death by: Parents, Charles & Alberta Amos; Brother, Charles Amos; Sisters, Marilyn Amos and Marlene Sturgeon; Special Companion, Margaret Dockery. Survivors include: Brother, Allen Amos;...
Lena Mae Tipton
Apr 13, 2018
Lena Mae Tipton, 82, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018. She was born March 6, 1936, and was a long-time member of Piney Level Baptist Church. Preceding her in death were her parents, Ernest and Effie Foxx; father- and mother-in-law, Wiley and Pauline Tipton; brothers, Herbert and Hulet Foxx; sisters-in-law, Esther Foxx and Mary Evelyn Foxx; brothers-in-law, L.C. Tipton,...
Ada Clarice Templin
Apr 12, 2018
Ada Clarice Gentry Templin, age 94 of Alcoa, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 12, 2018. She was born November 3, 1923, the daughter of Elijah Washington Gentry and Sena Roe Gentry near Talbott in Hamblen County. She was married at Central Baptist Church in Fountain City on April 25, 1947. Ada and her husband moved...
Gene Laurel Benson
Apr 11, 2018
Gene Laurel Benson, 74, of Greenback, Tennessee, originally from Alexandria, Minnesota, passed away on April 11, 2018 at home surrounded by family and friends. Gene loved God, his wife, family and country and he loved and served them with passion and commitment. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the United States Air Force. He retired from...
John Louis "River" Frye
Apr 10, 2018
John Louis “River” Frye age 67 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He retired from Alcoa with 45 years of service and was a member of their 25 Year Club. He graduated from Walland High School. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and father to the fatherless and will be missed...
Cledith "Pee Wee" Wilburn
Apr 8, 2018
Cledith “Pee Wee” Edward Wilburn age 84 of Maryville passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018 at the family home. He was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church. Cledith was a Veteran of the Korean War serving in the United States Navy aboard the U.S.S. Wyndham and U.S.S. Kearsage. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, father-in-law,...
Della Sue Rose
Apr 6, 2018
Della Sue Rose (Tootsy) of Maryville, passed away Friday morning April 6, 2018 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents. She graduated from Alcoa High School in 1946 as the Salutatorian. Della worked at Woolworth’s, Video Heating and Cooling, Roger L. Newman Heating and Cooling. She enjoyed collecting dolls and stuffed animals. Amongst her loves...
Jerry D. Freeman
Apr 5, 2018
Jerry D. Freeman age 71 of Maryville passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018 at home. He was born in Rockford, TN and entered the US Army in 1965 and served as a Light Weapons Infantryman with the 1st Air Cavalry Division. Jerry fought in the Vietnam War in 1965-1966 and earned the Combat Infantryman's Badge, Parachutist Badge, and the Air...
William Francis Smith
Apr 4, 2018
William Francis Smith, age 96 of Louisville, passed away on Wednesday, April 04, 2018 at the family home. He served in the US Navy from September 1942 to March 1946 as a cryptographer for the Atlantic Fleet. He was a trusted mechanic at McNutt Motor Company and Rice Motor Company prior to his retirement. He was a 70 year member...
Charles Timothy Lombardo
Apr 2, 2018
Charles Timothy “Tim” Lombardo—age 64 of Maryville, born in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi on June 25, 1953, departed for his heavenly home on Monday, April 2, 2018. After moving to Tennessee with his family in 1963, he attended Walland High School (’72), where he met the love of his life, Dixie Matlock. They began their life together when they were...
Ruby Lee Baker
Apr 1, 2018
Ruby Lee Baker age 76 of Seymour passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was of the Baptist faith. Ruby was a loving mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by: Husband, Gene Baker; Sister, Mable Shoemaker; Brother, Clay Hannah; Mother, Georgie Russell. Survivors include: Sons, Cas Farley and Delmar Farley; daughters, Evelyn Shoemaker, Patricia Finger, and...
Roger M. Walters
Mar 30, 2018
Roger M. Walters, age 88 of Seymour, TN died on Friday, March 30th, 2018 at UT Medical Center. Roger retired from Kerns Bakery after close to 40 years employment. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and will miss his yearly trip to South Dakota. He was a 32nd degree Shriner. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, John...
David Sykes Blair
Mar 28, 2018
David Sykes Blair age 43 of Maryville passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018. He was a 1993 graduate of Maryville High School. David graduated from The University of Tennessee Knoxville in 1997 and was a member of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. He was employed by Blair Construction Company. David was a devoted husband and loving father. He will be sorely...
Ivan "Ray" Humphrey
Mar 28, 2018
Ivan “Ray” Humphrey age 77 of Walland, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018. Ray was a beloved husband, dad, and papaw. He was a dedicated member of Harvest Field Baptist Church where he volunteered to help on any church repair projects. He was a well-known area home builder for over 40 years. Preceded in death by: Parents, Frank & Messie...
John (Butch) Steele
Mar 28, 2018
John (Butch) Steele age 73 of Seymour passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. He was a graduate of Porter High school and a member of Knob Creek Baptist Church. Butch retired from ALCOA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Ruby Steele; brother and sister-in-law, Bud and Louise Steele; sister-in-law, Martha Williams. Survivors include his wife...
Nell Coker Farr
Mar 27, 2018
Nell Coker Farr, age 96, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 27, 2018 at Shannondale of Maryville. Nell was born February 4, 1922 at home in Louisville, TN to Erby and Ethel Yearout Coker. Nell was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, aunt, cousin, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She lived life to the fullest for 96 years. She...
Gene Rose
Mar 27, 2018
Gene Rose age 76 of Maryville passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at home. He retired with 45 years of service from General Shale (Rogers Trucking). Gene was a good family provider that will be missed. Preceded in death by: Wife, Clara J. Rose; Dad, Ed Rose; Mom, Ruby Cline; Daughters, Dena Rose, Geneva D. Trotter, and Rhonda Walker; Sister,...
Ruth Agnes Strickland
Mar 26, 2018
Ruth Agnes (Aggie) Strickland age 91 of Maryville passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 at Concordia Healthcare. She was a member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church. Aggie was an avid quilter and homemaker. Preceded in death by: Husband, J.H. Strickland; Parents, General Sherman & Winnie F. Tyler; one brother; five sisters. Survivors include: Daughters & Sons-in-law, Dale & Billy Reagan...
Randolph R. Jacobsen
Mar 25, 2018
Randolph R. Jacobsen age 64 of Friendsville, TN, passed away after a short illness Sunday, March 25, 2018 at UT Medical Center. He retired from the State of New Jersey after 34 years of service. He lived in Ewing Township NJ for 35 years before retiring to Friendsville, TN. Preceded in death by: Parents, Robert & Evelyn Jacobsen; Brother, Robert...
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