Ona Gaylon Headrick Gillespie
Jul 22, 2017
Ona Gaylon Headrick Gillespie, age 96 of Maryville, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Kindred Care Fairpark. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and was employed with Standard Knitting Mills and later, Levi’s Company. She was preceded in death by her 1st Husband, Edward Headrick and 2nd Husband, Herbert Gillespie; Brothers, Earl Gaylon, Arthur Gaylon, Dexter...
Loreta Christine Myers Gregory
Jul 21, 2017
Gregory, Loreta Christine Myers age 74, went to be with her Lord on Friday July 21, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, John Murphy Myers and Gladys Cook Myers. She was a faithful member of Hillcrest Baptist Church for almost 50 years and retired from Blount County food service with over 20 years of service. Loreta is...
Wanda P. Long
Jul 20, 2017
Wanda (Laxton) Phillips Long departed this life July 20, 2017 at U.T. Hospital following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Tilmon Laxton. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Ben; son, Shane; mother, Fronie; grandchildren, Reese and Jackson; sister, Una Jean; nephew, Chris; family friend Bobbie. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be...
Jessie Lorene Burks
Jul 20, 2017
Jessie Lorene Hester Burks age 85 of Memphis, TN passed away Thursday July 20, 2017. Mrs. Burks was born and raised in Randolph County, Alabama, the only child of Seabron and Jessie Pearl Hester. She and her husband Tommy Burks made their home in Alabama, Texas and Tennessee. Lorene was a bookkeeper and homemaker. She enjoyed playing the piano, her...
Delores Shields Watson
Jul 20, 2017
Delores Shields Watson age 81 of Maryville passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017 at UT Hospital. She worked for 37½ years at ALCOA. She was a perfect mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend who was loved dearly by all. She always put others before herself and loved Jesus with all her heart. She was an amazingly kind, generous and thoughtful...
Gladys I. Ferguson
Jul 19, 2017
Gladys Brewer Ferguson age 97 of Maryville went home on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 with family by her side. Gladys was a woman filled with Love. She loved God, family, animals, flowers, and quilting. She was born March 12, 1920. Gladys was active in her church, Binfield Methodist Church. She worked for Save the Children Organization, helped organize Blount Community...
James Marshall Pryor Jr.
Jul 17, 2017
James Marshall Pryor, Jr. age 93 of Maryville, passed away Monday, July 17, 2017 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: Parents, James & Naomi Pryor; First Wife, Reba Pryor; Brothers, Sam & Earl Pryor; Sisters, Pauline Coulter and Eunice McCammon. Survivors include: Wife, Mayme Delozier Pryor; Daughter & Son-in-law,...
Gary Lee Glardon
Jul 17, 2017
Gary Lee Glardon, 66, of Maryville, TN, passed from longstanding medical problems on July 17, 2017. Having spent most of his childhood in Florida, Gary was always a gleeful Gator out of water here in Tennessee. As a young man, he learned to fish and play baseball; gifts he would share with his family throughout the rest of his life....
Charlie Mae Tipton
Jul 14, 2017
Charlie Mae (Caughorn) Tipton age 84 of Maryville, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017 at Morning View Transitional Care Center. She worked for Kroger for 28 years. Charlie was a member of New Providence Primitive Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: Parents, Luther & Lucy Caughorn; Brother, Luther Caughorn Jr.; Sister, Elizabeth Proctor. Survivors include: Husband, Carl Edward Tipton; Son...
Donald Leonidas Knight Jr.
Jul 13, 2017
Donald L. Knight Jr. age 54 and Carey B. Knight age 51, both of Maryville, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017. Donald & Carey were members of Faith Promise Church and Stephens Ministers. Donald was a Veteran of the United States Navy, Carey was a former Police Officer for Knox County. Donald was preceded in death by his Mother, Donna...
Carey Bernis Knight
Jul 13, 2017
Donald L. Knight Jr. age 54 and Carey B. Knight age 51, both of Maryville, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017. Donald & Carey were members of Faith Promise Church and Stephens Ministers. Donald was a Veteran of the United States Navy, Carey was a former Police Officer for Knox County. Donald was preceded in death by his Mother, Donna...
Charlotte Shields Howard
Jul 12, 2017
Charlotte Shields Howard, a gracious, caring, Christian woman passed away on July 12, 2017 at the age of 77. She was born on September 23, 1939. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Houston & Dorothy Shields, and Brothers, Mack, Jack, Eddie, & Leonard. Charlotte graduated from Everett High School Class of 1958. She moved to Southern California and...
Gerald Lewis Collis
Jul 12, 2017
Sgt. Gerald L. Collis age 74 of Maryville, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at the family home. He was born in Indiana and was a Veteran of the United States Army serving for 12 years as an Armor/Gunner. He served three tours in Vietnam and also served in Korea. He earned the Combat Infantryman’s Medal, Bronze Star, 16 Air...
Mary Ann Ruis
Jul 12, 2017
Mary Ann Ruis age 85 of Maryville passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Survivors include: Husband, Otis Ruis; Son & Daughter-in-law, David & Anna Clemens; Daughter & Son-in-law, Linda & John Giles; Grandchildren, Nick Giles, Rebecca Giles, and Sasha Clemens; Great-Grandson, Cameron Giles. Family will hold a memorial service at a later date. Smith Funeral &...
Kathy Gail Davis
Jul 11, 2017
Kathy Gail Davis age 66 of Maryville passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by: Son, Chris Davis; Mother, Reba Vananda; Brother, Chris Vananda; Sister, Patricia Hooks. Survivors include: Husband, David Davis; Daughter & Son-in-law, Melissa Davis Kirby (Greg); Grandchildren, Faith Kirby and Jax Kirby; Brothers, Eddie Vananda (Vaughna) and Jim Webb; Sisters, Carla...
Dorothy Gray Weaver
Jul 9, 2017
Dorothy Gray Weaver age 97, died peacefully on Sunday, July 9, 2017, at Parkwest Hospital in Knoxville, TN. She graduated from Alcoa High School and Knoxville Business College. Mrs. Weaver spent most of her adult life in Blount County where she worked for the United States Postal Service at the Alcoa Branch. She especially enjoyed music, flowers and playing the...
Marie M. Payne
Jul 9, 2017
Marie Harrison Payne, age 97 of Maryville, died on July 9, 2017 at Asbury Assisted Living. Born September 12, 1920, in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, she lived in Blount County for most of her life. Formerly a longtime member and children’s ministry worker of Monte Vista Baptist Church, Marie has been a member of First Baptist Church of Maryville since April...
Gene Douglas Griffitts
Jul 9, 2017
Gene Douglas Griffitts age 65 of Maryville passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Blount Memorial Transitional Care. He was an avid racing fan for local and ARCA racing, a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles, a philanthropist who setup a scholarship fund for Tennessee Wesleyan University, and supporter of local musicians. Gene retired from ALCOA and worked for Budget...
Jimmy Vaughn Stone
Jul 8, 2017
Jimmy Vaughn Stone, age 80 of Maryville, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Jimmy was born in Sparta, TN and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School and served as a deacon. He was a proud veteran serving in the U.S. Navy from 1956 thru 1959. He was retired from Alcoa...
Dr. R. Lynn Allen
Jul 8, 2017
Dr. R. Lynn Allen, age 86 of Maryville, TN passed away Saturday, July 08, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ada & Pearl Allen; brother, Ed Allen & wife Gloria, and brother-in-law, Bob Hollingshead. He is survived by Jo, his wife of 53 years; his son, Mark; his brother, Don (Sadie); sister, Mary Evelyn Hollingshead; brother-in-law, Bob...
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