OBITUARY LISTING


Juanita Murrell

Juanita Murrell

Jul 22, 2016

Juanita Murrell, age 95, of Maryville, passed away Friday, July 22, 2016 at Asbury Place of Maryville. She was a lifelong member of East Maryville Baptist Church and was retired from Alcoa with over 40 years of service. Juanita was a devoted and loving wife who loved to travel, go golfing and bowling. She was preceded in death by her...

John Ross Steiner

John Ross Steiner

Jul 21, 2016

John Ross Steiner, 90, passed away peacefully at home, on July 21st, 2016. He was born April 26th, 1926 in Knoxville, Tennessee and was the son of Benjamin Boyd & Margaret (Ault) Steiner. He was a beloved husband, devoted father and grandfather, loving brother and friend. He graduated from Knoxville High School 1944. He immediately enlisted in the U.S. Navy...

Barbara Jean Kestner

Barbara Jean Kestner

Jul 21, 2016

Barbara Jean Kestner (Rule), 83 passed into eternal life on Thursday, July 21, 2016 after a yearlong battle with Cancer. Barbara was born in Maryville, TN on May 2, 1933. She was the oldest of three children born to the late Frank and Dorothy (Gardner) Rule. Barbara attended public school in Blount County and graduated from Everett High School in...

Herbert Bell

Herbert Bell

Jul 20, 2016

Herbert “Buster” Bell age 79 of Alcoa, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at home in his sleep. Buster graduated from Everett High School Class of 1955. He was a member of the Andrew Jackson Masonic Lodge #68 in Fayetteville, TN. Herbert was a lifetime member of the United States Submarine Veterans Smokey Mountain Base, and a member of the...

Phillip Joseph Schlosshan

Phillip Joseph Schlosshan

Jul 19, 2016

Phillip Joseph Schlosshan 90, of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was born in Blount County in 1925. Phillip lived in Cades Cove for a short time then moved to Alcoa. He worked for Alcoa Aluminum Co. for 39 years as a Superintendent of the Electrical Department. After retiring, he worked another 2 years...

Kathy Garland

Kathy Garland

Jul 17, 2016

Kathy A. Garland, age 61, of Maryville, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016, at Blount Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Gary; daughter, Angelia and fiancé, Wesley; daughter, Sherri and husband, Erick; daughter, Rebecca and husband, Stephen; and son, Phillip. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, Mahalia, Delaney, Audrianna, Ethan, and Olivia. She was...

Nina Strickland Jackson

Nina Strickland Jackson

Jul 15, 2016

Nina S. Jackson age 90 of Maryville passed away Friday, July 15, 2016 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Everett Hills Baptist Church. Nina enjoyed working in the flower garden, puzzles, reading and cross stitch. Preceded in death by: Daughter, Patricia Popwell; Husbands, Frank Denman, Bill Popwell, and Cecil Jackson; Mother, Audrey Strickland; Father, Lloyd Strickland; Sisters,...

Matthew Sharp

Matthew Sharp

Jul 15, 2016

Matthew Sharp age 58 of Rockford passed away on Friday, July 15, 2016 at his home following complications from a car accident. Preceded in death by his father, Carl Hubert Sharp. Survivors include his girlfriend, Korrina McKinney; daughters and sons-in-law, Holley and Chris Linkous, and Roxsann and Tommy Moore; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; mother, Nina Ruth Sharp; sisters, Carolyn, Elaine,...

Isabella Grace Bledsoe

Isabella Grace Bledsoe

Jul 14, 2016

Isabella Grace Bledsoe was born on December 30, 2015 and passed away in the loving arms of her family on July 14, 2016. Isabella was brave and strong, and was a blessing to everyone that knew her. Isabella Grace was the precious daughter of John and Crystal Bledsoe. She is survived by four siblings, Jonathan Bledsoe and wife, Megan, Morgan...

Evelyn  Thurman  Jones

Evelyn Thurman Jones

Jul 14, 2016

Evelyn Thurman Jones age 89 left for her heavenly home on July 14, 2016 joining her loving husband, Ray. She was a member of Providence Baptist Church. Loving memories will be cherished by her sons, David (Cathy), Rusty (Terri) and daughter, Jennie (Jay) Johnson; grandchildren, Andrea, Ashley, Jessica, Taylor; great grandson, Stone. A private memorial service will be held. Smith...

Thomas Lee Horis

Thomas Lee Horis

Jul 13, 2016

Thomas L. Horis age 81 of Maryville, claimed his eternal reward Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Clover Hill Senior Living. He served his country in the U.S. Army Security Agency from 1957 – 1960. He was an Insurance Agent with State Farm in Maryville for 30 years before retiring in December 2000. Tom served as an Elder of Maryville Church...

Carol Lynn Waters

Carol Lynn Waters

Jul 12, 2016

Carol Lynn Waters, age 45, of Maryville, completed her journey and was welcomed into heaven Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at the family home surrounded by her family. Carol is a special and loving soul who truly loved others more than herself. Her family, and especially her children Zach & Abby, were her life. Carol’s best attributes will always be able...

John Randy Love

John Randy Love

Jul 11, 2016

John Randy Love age 58 of Maryville passed away Monday, July 11, 2016 in Mayfield, KY. He was employed with TVA as a helicopter pilot. Randy was an avid hunter and loved the outdoors. He was also a master craftsman. Randy had a magnetic personality, always smiling, loved by anyone who ever met him and never forgotten. Quick to help...

Eddie Gene Harrison

Eddie Gene Harrison

Jul 9, 2016

Eddie Gene Harrison, 68, of Maryville, TN, formerly of Cascade, MD earned his wings on July 9, 2016. He fought a long battle with metastatic prostate cancer and would have preferred to be “on the road again.” He was the son of Naomi (Manahan) Harrison and the late Ralph Harrison Sr., and was the eldest child followed by 3 brothers,...

Edward A. Rogers

Edward A. Rogers

Jul 7, 2016

Edward A. Rogers age 85 of Maryville passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Ellejoy Baptist Church. He retired as Superintendent of Maintenance at UT. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Preceded in death by: Parents, Mayford & Lucy Rogers; Sisters, Stella McCammon and Ella Lyle; Son-in-law,...

Jerry Wayne Robertson

Jerry Wayne Robertson

Jul 5, 2016

Jerry Wayne Robertson, age 80, passed away peacefully at Ben Atchley State Veterans Home, Knoxville TN on July 5, 2016. Jerry was a graduate of Newbern HS then proudly served our country in the Air Force, National Security Agency. Jerry faithfully attended Laurel Bank Baptist Church and enjoyed communicating with the world using his ham radio, traveling, camping, boating, and...

Robert Lewis McAndrew

Robert Lewis McAndrew

Jun 29, 2016

Robert Lewis McAndrew, age 69, of Maryville, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at the family home. Bob was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He was retired from the Insurance Industry and as a Major with the U.S. Army Reserve. Preceded in death by his parents,...

Howard Norman Jeffries

Howard Norman Jeffries

Jun 28, 2016

Howard “Norman” Jeffries, age 74, of Maryville passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Norman was the owner and operator of National Fire Sprinkler, Inc. and was retired from the U.S. National Guard. He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Louise Jeffries; Survivors include his wife, Janice “Jay” Jeffries of Maryville; Daughter and son-in-law,...

Faye Elizabeth Rule

Faye Elizabeth Rule

Jun 27, 2016

Faye Elizabeth Rule, age 77, of Rockford passed away Monday, June 27, 2016 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Faye lived out her passion for teaching and learning by serving as a Family and Consumer Science educator for over 30 years at Everett, Walland, and Alcoa High Schools. After retirement she led the annual Blount County Farm Tour and assisted with...

Clara B. Dunn

Clara B. Dunn

Jun 24, 2016

Clara Dunn age 87 passed away Friday, June 24, 2016 at UT. She was a member of Oak View Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Farris Dunn; parents, Ollie & Nora Hatcher; brothers, Bascom, Cecil and James Hatcher; sisters, Viola Donalson, Emmer Newman and Autie Patty. Survivors include her children, Bobble (George) James, Richard (Barbara) Dunn;...