Thomas Franklin Best Sr.
May 25, 2018
Thomas Franklin Best, Sr. age 79 of Maryville passed away Friday, May 25, 2018 at Concordia Care Fairpark. Preceded in death by: Father, Boyd Best; Mother, Louise Best; Brother, Stanley Best, Sr.; Nephew, Alan Hitch. Survivors include: Wife of 40 years, Carolyn Best; Son & Daughter-in-law, Thomas Franklin Best II & wife Angela; Grandson, Tommy Brian Best & wife Katie;...
Marvin Gene Goins
May 25, 2018
Marvin Gene Goins, age 85 of Louisville passed peacefully in the presence of family and friends at his home on Friday, May 25, 2018. He was retired manager at University of Tennessee Mail and was a life-long Vol fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Mayme Goins; sister, Maxine French; brother, Melvin Goins; sister-in-law, Sue Gates....
Paul Stewart Pickett
May 25, 2018
Paul Stewart Pickett, age 77 on the evening of May 25, 2018, graduated from his earthly wings to celestial ones while surrounded by love, family, and pets. In his 77 years, Paul’s careers included his first years at TVA Flood Control Branch, followed by starting his own business. He next joined the food services industry as equipment installer and repairman...
Stacy Lynn Spradlin
May 22, 2018
Stacy Lynn Spradlin age 42 of Greenback passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He graduated from Heritage High School Class of 1993 and was employed by Denso Manufacturing, Maryville, TN. Preceded in death by: Dad, Larry Spradlin; Sister, Tammy Spradlin; Nephew, John Todd Spradlin. Survivors include: Wife, Kellie Spradlin; Mother, Judy Spradlin, Brother & Sister-in-law, Brad...
Henry R. Krebs Jr.
May 21, 2018
Henry R. Krebs, Jr. age 77 of Walland, passed away Monday, May 21, 2018 at home. He was a New York City Firefighter on Ladder 19 for 10 years. He then served with Pompano Beach Fire Rescue until his retirement after 23 years. He is survived by his: Wife, Carole Krebs; Sons, Robert Krebs and William Krebs; Grandchildren, Kelli Krebs,...
Marie Travis King
May 20, 2018
Marie Travis “DoDo” King age 61 of Rockford, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by: Parents, Mike & Mary Travis; Brothers, Johnny & David Travis; Nephew, Eddie Travis; Infant Daughter, Michelle Lawson. Survivors include: Sons, Daniel & Jennifer Lawson and Joey Lawson; Grandson and her pride and joy, Joshua Lawson; The love of...
Nita Jane Martin
May 17, 2018
Nita Jane Keeble Martin, age 103, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on May 17, 2018. Nita was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, educator and follower of Christ. She spent most of her adult life in Martin Valley in Walland. Nita played basketball at Porter High and graduated from Walland High, where she was class valedictorian. She...
Ann Bennett
May 16, 2018
Ann Bennett, age 85, of Maryville, Tennessee, passed away on May 16, 2018. Ann died following a long battle with lung and heart disease. Ann was born on February 15, 1933, at her parents' home in Maryville. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ida and Bill Allen, and her sisters Louise Tindell, Trula Hall, and Joyce Carroll. Ann...
Donnie Bledsoe
May 16, 2018
Donnie Bledsoe, 82, of Alcoa, passed away peacefully at home on May 16, 2018. He became the first superintendent of water for the City of Alcoa in 1960, a position he held until 1967 when he was named Director of Public Works. He also served the City of Alcoa as a policeman from 1956-1959, and Fire Chief from 1966-67. He...
Linda Lee Welch
May 16, 2018
Linda Lee Love Welch, 75, of Maryville, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. She was a wonderful, loving, and caring wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a 1961 Graduate of Lenoir City High School, where she played the clarinet in the band. She then graduated from Knoxville Business College. She...
Evelyn June Jones
May 15, 2018
Evelyn June Jones “Nanny”, 77 of Sevierville went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. She was an active member of Walden’s Creek Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and sewing. Preceded in death by: Beloved Son, Michael Price; Brother, Gary Hembree; Parents, Paul & Ethel Hembree. She is survived by: Daughters, Donna...
Joyce Ann Myers
May 15, 2018
Joyce Ann Myers age 62 of Maryville went home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at the family home. She attended New Hope Baptist Church. She was a beloved wife, mother, mamaw, daughter and sister. Preceded in death by: Father, Arley; Sister, Helen. Survivors include: Husband, Jerry Myers; Daughters & Sons-in-law, Monica & Doug...
Troy D. Leonard
May 14, 2018
Troy D. “Crow” Leonard age 78 of Maryville passed Monday, May 14, 2018 suddenly at home. He was a member of Grandview Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: Parents, Thomas & Romania Leonard; Brothers, David “Dee” Leonard and Dwight Henry Leonard. Survivors include: Brothers & Sisters-in-law, William “Bill” & Barbara Leonard, W.C. “Dub” & Gailya Leonard; Sister-in-law, Dot Leonard; Nieces...
Melinda Joy Jacobs
May 12, 2018
Melinda Joy (Howes) Jacobs, born August 8, 1958 in Ashland KY passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018. A lover of horses and animals, Melinda has resided in Townsend since 2012. She Graduated from Trevecca Nazarene College (Nashville TN) and University of Alabama Law School (Tuscaloosa AL, 1984). Melinda has devoted her career to the field of special education and disability...
Roy Peter Adams
May 12, 2018
Roy Peter Adams, age 84 of Maryville, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 at the family home. Mr. Adams was retired as a Lt. Colonel from the U.S. Army and proudly served his country as an oral surgeon for 25 years including tours of duty in Vietnam. He and his wife loved to travel. Roy was a loving and devoted...
Greg M. Hobson
May 12, 2018
Greg Hobson age 29 of Friendsville gained his angel wings, Saturday, May 12, 2018. In loving memory of a beautiful son, brother, and loving husband. You were and will always be our Superman. May you continue on your race. Preceded in death by his nana and pops, Helen and Danny Jones. Survivors include his wife, Amy Hobson; his pride and...
Lena "Merle" Kenny Miller
May 12, 2018
Lena “Merle” Kenney Miller age 100 of Knoxville passed away Saturday May 12, 2018 at NHC Holston. In the 1960’s she was a member of Sunset Hills Country Club in Carrolton, Ga. where she was the club golf champion on three different occasions. She was a past member of Pasadena Yacht and Golf Club in St. Petersburg, Fl. and also...
Randall P. Bush
May 11, 2018
Randall P. Bush age 18 of Maryville passed away Friday, May 11, 2018 at the family home. He was a member of the UT Pride of the Southland Marching Band. He was a recipient of the Volunteer Academic Scholarship at the University of Tennessee studying economics and political science. Randall was a 2017 graduate of Heritage High School. Preceded in...
Mary Ruth Guider
May 10, 2018
Mrs. Mary Ruth (Ruthie) Brooks Guider born November 21, 1943, took her early flight May 10, 2018, to a world where there is no pain, trouble, or sorrow. She was preceded in death by: parents, Lloyd & Irene Brooks; sister, Wendy Gail Brooks Walton; infant brother, Robert Lloyd Brooks; in-laws, Ralph & Jean Guider, Charles & Joyce Guider, Ben &...
Virginia Crabtree
May 9, 2018
Virginia “Sister” Crabtree age 85 of Knoxville, TN, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was a member of East Alcoa Baptist Church. Virginia was a RN at Blount Memorial Hospital for over 40 years. Preceded in death by: Parents, Ollie & Frank Large; Brothers, Bill Large and Jack Large. Survivors include: Husband of...