Meek Carter
Apr 27, 2017
Meek Carter, age 87, of Maryville, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017 at the family home. Meek retired from Mississippi, and upon retirement, moved to Maryville to be closer to the mountains. He was a member and deacon of East Maryville Baptist Church and was a veteran of the United States Army. Meek enjoyed gardening, flowers, and woodworking. Meek was...
Jane Verda Walker
Apr 26, 2017
Jane Verda Walker of Jacksonville, Florida, originally from Townsend, TN., passed away on April 26, 2017 at the age of 94. She was born in Bell, Tn on November 20, 1922 to Tom and Edna Foster. She was a member of Caylors Baptist Church since May of 1943. She married John E. Walker in July of 1947. She raised two...
Billie June Wilds
Apr 26, 2017
Billie June Wilds, 85, went Home to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Born in Long Beach, CA she was raised in East Tennessee as were her parents. She lived many years in Maryville, Tennessee until moving to Jacksonville, FL with her husband Marvin C. Wilds and son Marvin Jake Wilds, Sr. A graduate of business school, she...
Nancy R. Godsey
Apr 23, 2017
Nancy Rouse Godsey, age 81, born May 6, 1935, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church, Maryville, TN. Preceded in death by: Husband, John Godsey; Parents, Bill & Pheonie Rouse; Sisters, Pat King and Freda Roe. Survivors include: Son & Wife, Greg & Annette Godsey; Sisters, Hattie Carter of...
Bruce Allen Owen
Apr 22, 2017
Bruce Allen Owen, a talented singer, musician, intellectual and career industrial hygienist for the Oak Ridge National Laboratory for 34 years, died suddenly on Saturday of multiple complications at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn. He was 64. His death was announced by his wife, Darlene Owen. Though his work for one of the leading federal nuclear research...
Anthony (Steve) Stoeffler
Apr 19, 2017
Anthony (Steve) Stoeffler age 93 of Maryville, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Asbury Place of Maryville. He served 12 years in the United States Navy serving in the N. Atlantic, at Omaha Beach in Normandy on D-Day, 18 months on Guam, and 2 years in Siapan, S. Pacific followed by service in Korea. Preceded in death by: Wife,...
Charles Thomas Bryant
Apr 19, 2017
Charles T. Bryant born September 4, 1931, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at home surrounded by some of his loving family. He was raised mostly in Missouri on a farm. Charles graduated from Wardell High School in 1951 and went on to serve in the United States Air Force for 4 years. He married Elizabeth Rice in December...
Stanley Fred Cooper Jr.
Apr 18, 2017
Stanley Fred Cooper Jr., 65, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on April 18, 2017. Stanley is preceded in death by: Father, Stanley “Dee” Cooper, Sr. Survivors include: Mother, Barbara Cooper; Sons & Daughters-in-law, Brandon & Melissa Cooper and Brent & Kayla Cooper; Brothers & Sisters, Bill & Deaun Payne, Smitty & Vicki Smith, Dane Cooper, Tony &...
James Richard Waters
Apr 18, 2017
James Richard Waters, of Walland, TN left this life surrounded by loving family on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at his home. James was the owner/operator of Waters Motors where he loved working. He enjoyed working in his yard, garden and the pool. James was a member of Madison Avenue Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: Parents, Elmer & Mary Stephens...
Edgar N. Rader
Apr 16, 2017
Edgar N. “Sam” Rader, age 80 of Friendsville, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Williamsburg Villas. He retired from Alcoa with over 30 years of service and was a member of their 25-Year Club. Sam enjoyed farming and gardening. He was a graduate of Friendsville High School, Class of 1956. Preceded in death by: Parents, Newton & Sophia Rader;...
John Carroll Lankford
Apr 14, 2017
John Carroll Lankford, age 50, of Gatlinburg, left to be with The Lord on April 14, 2017. Beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather; John was an avid hiker, a network engineer for over 20 years, and a highly treasured member of the Gatlinburg Elk’s Lodge. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 28 years, Penny Lankford; His...
Herbert Henry Meyer Jr.
Apr 12, 2017
Herbert H. Meyer, age 87 of Maryville, TN passed away peacefully on April 12, 2017 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He attended Knoxville High School and graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Industrial Engineering. He worked for Union Carbide Corporation (now Dow Chemical Co.) Herbert eventually moved South to Maryville, Tennessee after his retirement. Over these years,...
Loyd Davis Keith
Apr 12, 2017
Loyd Davis Keith, our Sweet Daddy, age 88, of Alcoa, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. He retired from the Tennessee Air National Guard after 40 years of devoted service to his country, and was a veteran of the Korean War. Loyd was also active in the Civil Air Patrol. His life-long passions were flying, restoring...
Martha Louise Boardman
Apr 11, 2017
Martha Neal Boardman passed away peacefully at the age of 91, Tuesday morning April 11, 2017. Martha graduated from Vanderbilt University as a Civil Engineer in 1948. She was a dedicated teacher in Maryville schools for 30 years; teaching math, mechanical drawing, and social studies. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and faithful 60 year member of New...
Bertha P. Beever
Apr 11, 2017
Bertha Perkins Beever, age 98 went to be with the Lord April 11, 2017 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She had resided with both of her daughters, Nancy Shoun and husband Wilbur in Maryville and Peggy in Kingsport for the last 20 years. She was preceded in death by: Husband, Roy; son, Bobby. She is survived by her daughters and special...
Maxine Beasley Satterfield
Apr 9, 2017
Maxine Beasley Satterfield went home to be with the Lord on Palm Sunday at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Lower Chilhowee Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: Husband, Wendell; Son, Dennis; Nine Siblings; Father, Elder Jess Beasley; Mother, Ella Payne Beasley. Survivors include: Daughters, Nettie Headrick (Marvin) and Phyllis Giles (Jr.); Son, Dale (Kitti) all of Maryville;...
Ann C. Gregory
Apr 9, 2017
Ann Claire Curcio Gregory 59, born February 9, 1958 unexpectedly went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 9, 2017. She was born in Summit, New Jersey and graduated Cranford High School in 1976.She attended Endicott College. On September 11, 1993 Ann married her best friend and love of her life David and moved to East...
Steven L. Hembree
Apr 9, 2017
Steven L. Hembree age 62 of Greenback passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017 at UT Hospital. Steven graduated from the University of Tennessee with the highest honors and has been a Certified Public Accountant for over 40 years. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Sarah Hembree. Survivors include his wife...
Lemuel Albert Hill
Apr 8, 2017
Lemuel (L.A.) Hill born November 29, 1932 passed away on Saturday April 8, 2017 at the age of 84. He was a member and deacon of First Baptist Church of Friendsville. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Fronia Hill and his brother Charlie Hill. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Margaret Gideon Hill,...
Carolyn Marie Jacobs
Apr 7, 2017
Carolyn Marie Brewster Jacobs, age 76, of Greenback, TN went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 7, 2017 at Blount Memorial Hospital after a courageous 40 year battle with cancer. She was a member of Vonore Baptist Church and a former member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother,...