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Martha Watkins

Martha Watkins

Jan 24, 2025

Martha Neel Watkins passed away peacefully on January 24th, 2025 with family by her side. Her parents started Neels Produce in 1952. Martha and her brothers worked in the family business until their death or until the closing of the business in 2013. The business was in operation for sixty one years. She was preceded in death by her husband...

Kay Frances Freshour Burnette

Kay Frances Freshour Burnette

Jan 23, 2025

Kay Frances Freshour Burnette (Momma Kay) was born in Parrottsville, Tennessee on June 24,1933 and departed us for Heaven peacefully after a long and happy life on January 23,2025 with one son by her side and the other on the phone at Viva Senior Living in Oak Ridge ,Tennessee at the age of 91.

Kay Freshour Burnette was born to Delcie...

Amelia "Jane" Combs

Amelia "Jane" Combs

Jan 23, 2025

Amelia "Jane" Combs, age 81, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Lyons View Health & Rehab. As per her wishes no services are planned at this time.

Wilmer Derrial Waugh

Wilmer Derrial Waugh

Jan 22, 2025

Wilmer Derrial Waugh III, “Wil”, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 22nd at the age of 57. Wil was born in Fairmont, West Virginia to Junior and Julia Waugh on July 13th, 1967. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving for six years in North Dakota and Germany. At the time of his passing, he was...

Thomas H Davis Sr

Thomas H Davis Sr

Jan 21, 2025

On January 21, 2025, we said goodbye for now to our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend Thomas H Davis SR who passed away unexpectedly at the age of 80 in the arms of his loving wife Kathleen. Preceded in death by his parents Ralph B. Davis Sr. and Elizabeth Kennedy Davis; brother, Ralph B. Davis Jr.; niece,...

Patricia Margaret Fisher Linse

Patricia Margaret Fisher Linse

Jan 19, 2025

Beloved and loving wife, mother, and grandmother Patricia Margaret Fisher Linse, 86 of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully on Sunday January 19th at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband Robert Arence Linse, daughter Claudia Haviland Linse, and grandson Eric Andrew Fifer. She is survived by daughter Patricia Waugh, granddaughters Nicole Waugh and Sarah Waugh,...

Edith Lorene Head Watson

Edith Lorene Head Watson

Jan 18, 2025

Edith Lorene Head Watson was born August 7, 1933, and passed peacefully in her sleep on January 18 at National Health Care (NHC) facility in Murfreesboro, TN. She is preceded in death by her husband Roscoe E. Watson, her parents Henry Lester Head and Agnes Hazel McNeilly Head, her brother and his wife James L. (Betty) Head, and nephew Mike...

Jack Hubert Wilson

Jack Hubert Wilson

Jan 17, 2025

Jack Hubert Wilson, age 79 of Maryville, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025.  Services are private.  Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.

Jackie Lynn (Jack) Keller

Jackie Lynn (Jack) Keller

Jan 16, 2025

Jackie Lynn (Jack) Keller passed away on January 16, 2025 at his home. He was an Army Veteran and a member of Six Mile Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: parents, Ruby and Charles Keller; son, Travis Keller. Survivors include: daughters, Chrystal (Keith) Badgett; grandson, Quin Badgett; grand-daughter, Kimberly Badgett; daughter-in-law, Ginger Keller; sister, Janie (Steve) Cable; brother, Gary (Nyoka)...

Joyce Phillips Denton

Joyce Phillips Denton

Jan 15, 2025

Joyce Phillips Denton, age 98, of Alcoa, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Cosby, TN and was the 5th child born to Walter and Mae Phillips. She was raised up with a great love of family having 9 siblings that she loved dearly. She married...

Eleanor McLemore Hobbs

Eleanor McLemore Hobbs

Jan 15, 2025

Eleanor McLemore Hobbs, age 87 of Maryville, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Asbury Place of Maryville. She attended Dotson Memorial Church and loved her Bible School class until she could no longer attend. Eleanor retired from Alcoa Aluminum Co. and Blount Memorial Hospital. Eleanor loved her family and family times more than anything. She loved to fix steak...

Kenneth Ousley Wright II

Kenneth Ousley Wright II

Jan 12, 2025

Kenneth Ousley Wright II, age 53 of Maryville passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025. Ken was a lifelong resident of Maryville working with Keystone Kitchens and Blackberry Mountain. He was a member of Blount Community Church and served on the security team. Ken always had a heart for service to others. He rarely ever met a stranger and was mostly...

Gary James Cable

Gary James Cable

Jan 11, 2025

Gary James Cable, age 75 of Maryville, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Gary was retired as an electrician from ORNL X-10 after many years of service. He was a second generation automotive mechanic for many years formerly owning and operating Cable’s VW Repair and also working at Chilhowee Benz Repair. Gary loved the outdoors hunting...

Ronald Max Everett

Ronald Max Everett

Jan 10, 2025

On January 10, 2025, we said goodbye to our husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, Ronald Max Everett who passed away unexpectedly at the age of 62. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Teresa Lynn O’Neal Everett, two sons, Ronald Jared Everett, Joshua Brandon Everett and wife Bri, beautiful granddaughter Blakely, sister Rhonda Mathes (Randy) and brothers...

Rita M. Pettyjohn

Rita M. Pettyjohn

Jan 8, 2025

Rita Heaton Pettyjohn, age 69 of Seymour, passed away on January 8, 2025 after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon T. and Pearl H. Heaton of Miser Station. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, James E. Pettyjohn; daughter and son-in-law, Victoria T. and Robert D. Heaton of Friendsville; granddaughters, Emily D....

John Woodfin Proffitt, Jr.

John Woodfin Proffitt, Jr.

Jan 8, 2025

John Woodfin “Woody” Proffitt, Jr., age 69 of Maryville, TN passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at his home surrounded by family. Woody was a veteran of the US Army and an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed wood carving, painting, gardening, and hiking and was a master of sarcasm. He is preceded in death by his parents, John W. Proffitt,...

Linda Holifield

Linda Holifield

Jan 7, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Linda Elliott Holifield, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who peacefully passed away at home on January 7, 2025. She was 74.

Raised in Blount & Knox Counties, TN, Linda was a graduate of Holston High School and went on to graduate from St. Mary's School of Nursing in 1970....

Austin W. Morgan

Austin W. Morgan

Jan 7, 2025

Austin W. Morgan, age 84 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at the family home. Austin was a member of Everett Hills Baptist Church. He served 6 years in the Tennessee National Guard and was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant. He retired from Kroger’s after 47 years as a butcher. He loved to go fishing and watching...

Levada Mae Jackson

Levada Mae Jackson

Jan 7, 2025

Levada Mae Jackson, of Maryville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7th,2025, at the age of 87.Levada is remembered for being a strong, loving mother and nenee. Her favorite memories were made spending time with her family and friends. Levada is preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Maude Wilburn, as well as siblings Pearl, Helen, Geraldine, Jack, and...

William Charles Perrin

William Charles Perrin

Jan 6, 2025

William Charles Perrin, age 88 of Maryville, passed away on Monday, January 06, 2025. Arrangements will be announced at a later date.