Nila Olivee Long
May 16, 2017
Nila Olivee Long age 76 of Townsend, TN passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Nila lived in Warner Robbins, GA for 18 years. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Preceded in death by: Husbands, Melvin K. Samuelson and Harold E. Long; Parents, Hiram & Burley Proctor; Brother, Neals E....
Marjorie Louise Roettger
May 16, 2017
Marjorie L. Roettger age 89 went to glory with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Blount Memorial Hospital. For the past 8 years, she resided in Seymour, TN. She was originally from Evansville, IN and she spent 34 years in Pearland, TX, prior to the move to Tennessee. She enjoyed being active and involved...
Chester L. Richardson
May 15, 2017
Chester Richardson, age 75, passed away in his home Monday morning, May 15, 2017 after a brave battle with cancer. He was a long standing member of Lakeview Baptist Church where he dedicated his life serving God and holding several offices in the church, as well as being the pianist. He was married to his wife, Valerie for 48 years...
Mildred Christine Burlingame
May 15, 2017
Mildred Christine Burlingame 95, of Maryville, passed away Monday, May 15, 2017. She was born January 7, 1922 in Laurel, Mississippi. Mildred was a member of Dotson Memorial Baptist Church and a former member of 1st Baptist Church of Lake Worth, FL. She spent most of her adult life living in Lake Worth, FL and spent summers in New Hampshire....
Noah James Minkert
May 12, 2017
Noah James Minkert, age 12, of Tallassee, TN passed away Friday, May 13, 2017 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by his Grandfathers James Donald Claxton and William Gardner Minkert. He is survived by his parents, Bill and Julie Minkert; Brother, James Winslow Middlesworth and Sister, Kennedy Minkert; Grandparents, Juanetta and Terry McLendon, Juanitta Hodge, and Kyyneth Minkert; Aunts...
Effie Lorene Palmer
May 11, 2017
Effie Lorene Palmer, age 92, of Maryville passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017 at UT Medical Center. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who adored her family and cherished the times she spent laughing with them and cooking for them. She was a longtime member of Springview Baptist Church and Hopewell Baptist Church. Effie will...
Kenneth Dale Tschanz
May 11, 2017
Kenneth Dale Tschanz, age 83 was called to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was born in Detroit, MI on March 31, 1934 to Chris & Lillian Tschanz. Ken was an artist and taught art for many years both in Michigan and Tennessee. He was a member of East Maryville...
Ivadell Farner
May 6, 2017
Ivadell Farner of Maryville passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the family home. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Turtletown, TN. Preceded in death by: Husband, Fred Farner; Parents, Oscar & Martha Hickey; Infant Son, Darrell Farner; Son-in-law, Mike Hill; Nine Brothers and Sisters. Survivors include: Daughter, Sharon Hill; Son & Daughter-in-law, Rick & Kathy Farner;...
Elizabeth Kulp Sanders
May 6, 2017
Elizabeth Kulp Sanders passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017. Liz was born July 31, 1929, in Reading, PA. She was a graduate of Bucknell University where she met and later married Daniel T. Sanders. Her passion was teaching high school and spending time with family and her beloved dogs. Liz had a keen wit, a hearty laugh, uncommonly good common...
Betty Ruth Emory
May 6, 2017
Betty R. Emory age 79 of Maryville passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017 at UT Hospital. She was a member of Cedar Point Church. Preceded in death by: Husband, William Emory. Survivors include: Son, Rodger R. Rigdon; Daughter & Son-in-law, Karen & Gary Robertson; Grandchildren, Carey & Todd Best, Kelly Bell, and Amelia Ridgon; Great-Grandchild, Erin Taylor Bell; Brother, James...
Mildred Pauline Sands
May 4, 2017
Mildred P. Sands went home to be with Jesus on May 4, 2017. Preceded in death by: Husband, Charles H. Sands; Son, Gene W. Sands; Parents, Charles & Nora Butler; Brothers, Junior (Charles), Homer, Shorty (Clarence), and Frank Butler; Sisters, Norena, Frances, Jessie. Survivors include: Daughter, Vickie Dunn; Daughter-in-law, Wilma Sands; Granddaughters, Jenny & Tim Whitehead and Misty & John...
Lee Morgan Shahan
May 3, 2017
Lee Morgan Shahan died on May 3, 2017 in Austell, Georgia. He had been suffering from COPD and emphysema for several years. He was born in Chattanooga, TN on November 21, 1936. After several years, the family moved to Rock Gardens, Alcoa where he enjoyed a happy childhood, which he often reminisced about in later years. Later they moved into...
Robert Nathan Myers
May 3, 2017
Robert “Bob” Nathan Myers age 93 of Maryville, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy serving in World War II on the USS Rockaway. Robert was a member of Second United Methodist Church of Knoxville and retired from Alcoa Aluminum Co. as a crane operator. Preceded in death by: Wife, Betty Myers;...
Ernesteen Elizabeth Davis
May 3, 2017
Ernesteen Elizabeth Wilburn Davis, 95 years young, made her peaceful journey to Heaven on May 3, 2017. She was at home surrounded by her family. Ernesteen was a charter member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and a devoted worker in the church and community always putting others needs before her own. She lived life and raised her family by God’s Word....
Arlene Marie Key
May 2, 2017
Arlene Marie Key age 94, resident of Shannondale of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, May 02, 2017 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of James Lester and Marie Shoemaker, long-time residents of Kansas City, Missouri, and preceded in death. Arlene was born in Salina, Kansas on May 29, 1922. Preceded in death by beloved husband, William David Key, after...
Jeffrey Wayne Dennis
May 1, 2017
Jeffrey Wayne Dennis, age 62 of Maryville, passed away Monday, May 1, 2017 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was born and raised in Memphis where he spent many years as an expert lighting engineer for several music bands. Jeffrey lived for a short period of his life in Charleston, SC and Atlanta before moving home to Seymour, TN....
Olin H. Dunn Jr.
Apr 30, 2017
Olin H. Dunn Jr. age 88 of Friendsville, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017 at the family home in Friendsville, TN. He was born in Sylacauga, AL and served 2 years in the USMC. He then earned a B.S. degree in Textile Manufacturing from Clemson University. He was married to Jeanette Stinson Dunn and together they raised four children. He...
Kathaleen D. Myers
Apr 30, 2017
Kathaleen Myers age 62 of Maryville, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017 at home. She was a member of Monte Vista Baptist Church. Kathaleen was a caring person of all people. She would do anything for you. She enjoyed her job as a travel agent and loved and cared about everyone. Preceded in death by: Mother, Lucille Wolf (Young); Aunts,...
Wanda Kaye McBrayer
Apr 29, 2017
Wanda Kaye (Moore) McBrayer, “Noni,” age 80, of Maryville, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by her special angel, daughter Dena McBrayer, and her husband Ron McBrayer; also preceded by her parents Marshall and Esta Moore and her baby brother David Moore. Survivors include her Son and Daughter-in-law, Marty and Cheryl McBrayer of...
Gladys Pauline Nelson Bean
Apr 27, 2017
Gladys Pauline Nelson Bean entered the presence of her savior on April 27, 2017, at the age of 68 and is now walking on streets of gold where the word “Alzheimer’s” will never be mentioned. Gladys was a long-time member of Broadway Baptist Church where her passion was loving on children in the pre-school ministry before suffering from the terrible...