Dorothy K. Hornbuckle
Apr 26, 2016
Dorothy Ruth Kagley Hornbuckle, age 95, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016 surrounded by family. She was born and raised in Maryville in a house her father built at the corner of Oak Street and Sevierville Road. She graduated from Everett High School, class of 1939 where she played basketball all 4 years. She loved to ride her bike to...
Lois Etta Jean Hurst
Apr 26, 2016
Lois Etta Jean Hurst age 85 of Maryville passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at the family home. Preceded in death by: Husband, Bill Hurst; Daughter Debbie Knight; Brothers, I.C. Russell, Clifford Russell, Raymer Russell, and Mack Russell. Survivors include: Sons & Daughters-in-law, Jerry & JoAnn Hurst and Jeff & Jennifer Hurst; 12 Grandchildren; 20 Great-Grandchildren. The family...
Zakiah James Christian Satterfield
Apr 26, 2016
Zakiah James Christian Satterfield, age 9 of Maryville passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016. He attended Faith Promise Church and enjoyed having deep conversations about God. He was in the Third Grade at Foothills Elementary School and embraced every opportunity to learn. He played football for Maryville Lil Rebs and Southerners. Zakiah was intelligent beyond his years, an amazing big...
Scott Edward Bennett
Apr 25, 2016
Scott Edward Bennett age 35 Maryville passed away Monday, April 25, 2016. He attended Heritage High School. Preceded in death by: Grandparents, Orban & Ruby (Raper) Bennett, Christine (Teague) Bowens; Great-Grandparents, Grady & Ruth (England) Whitmore. Survivors include: Parents, David & Vickie Bennett; Brothers, Richard Gass & wife Audra, Robbie Bennett & wife Melissa, and Mark Bennett; Grandfather, Edward Whitmore;...
Anthony G. Vass
Apr 24, 2016
Anthony (Tony) Gus Vass, age 83, fell asleep Sunday, April 24th and is awaiting the return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Preceded in death were his parents, Gus & Zoe Vassilakakis. Tony is survived by his wife of 53 years, Pat Hagood Vass. Daughters and Sons in law: Patty & Skip Coleman, Debra & Don Adsit; Grandchildren: April...
Kathleen Reese Kennedy
Apr 24, 2016
Kathleen Kennedy age 100 passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016 at her home. She was a member of Niles Ferry Baptist Church, a graduate of Tennessee Wesleyan College and the University of Tennessee. She was a teacher in the Blount County School System for thirty years. Preceded in death by: Husband, Burney Ray Kennedy; Parents, Joe & Virgie McSpadden; Sister,...
James Lee Stephens
Apr 23, 2016
James Lee Stephens age 90 of Maryville passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was born and raised in Pleasant Hill Methodist Church. Lee retired from Maryville College after 44 years of service. He spent his life farming and raising a garden. In 2009 he won The Soil Conservation Award. Preceded in death by: Parents, Charles...
E. Ray Hicks
Apr 23, 2016
E. “Ray” Hicks age 86 of Louisville passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, life-long member of Louisville Masonic Lodge, the past president of Blount Memorial Auxiliary serving for 19 years, and an avid golfer. Preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Hicks; son, Larry Hicks; parents; brothers. Survivors include his daughter...
Claudia Annette Marshall
Apr 22, 2016
Claudia Annette Marshall age 63 of Knoxville passed away Friday, April 22, 2016 at her home. She was born in Spartanburg, SC and resided in Knoxville, TN. She was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church and was employed by Elavon. She is survived by her husband, George Marshall; daughters, Brandy Marshall and Donna Marshall; granddaughter, Amiyah Marshall; brothers, Allan...
George Caywood Jacobs, Sr.
Apr 21, 2016
George Caywood Jacobs Sr. age 90 of Knoxville went to his heavenly home on Thursday, April 21, 2016. He was a lifelong member of First Christian Church of Knoxville, TN and a member of East Maryville Baptist Church in Maryville for the past 10 years. George was a Purple Heart recipient and US Navy WWII Veteran. He also served in...
Doris Geneva Tyler
Apr 18, 2016
Doris Geneva Tyler (Jeanne Tyler), 77, graduated to Heaven to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, April 18, 2016 in Scottsdale, AZ. Jeanne Tyler was born on August 20, 1938 in Chatom, AL to Buford Heathcock and Mary Elizabeth Taylor (Lizzie). She attended school in Stateline, Mississippi. On November 8, 1959 she married Johnnie Lamar Tyler. Jeanne resided...
Elda Augusta Davis
Apr 18, 2016
Elda Augusta “Blackie” Davis age 93 of Alcoa, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 18, 2016 at Shannondale of Maryville surrounded by family. She was a dedicated wife, loving and supportive mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. . She was also a member of New Providence Presbyterian Church. Preceded in death by: Husband, Austel Davis; Sisters, Bette Reuter and Hillis Bettis; Brother,...
Mary Beth Carlson
Apr 17, 2016
Mary Beth Carlson passed away peacefully on the morning of April 17, 2016 at home while being comforted by her husband, as a result of a five-year battle with cancer; she was fifty-five years old. Mary Beth was born in Warner Robbins, GA on August 7, 1960 as the youngest child and the second daughter of William “Bill” and Elaine...
Roy Lee Pilkey
Apr 16, 2016
Roy Lee Pilkey, age 66, passed away April 16, 2016 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Nett (Reynolds) Pilkey. He is survived by his 3 sons, Randy (Marcel) Pilkey, David (Julie) Pilkey and Roy (Mindy) Pilkey. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Graveside service and interment will...
Vernell Webb Godfrey
Apr 14, 2016
Vernell Webb Godfrey age 88 of Maryville passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Morning View Transitional Care. She was a Pink Lady at Blount Memorial Hospital for 30 years. Vernell enjoyed teaching ceramics, watching the Atlanta Braves, quilting and hiking and has hiked Mt. LeConte over 20 times. Preceded in death by: Husband, L.V. (Dog) Godfrey; Daughter, Linda Goodson;...
Perry Michael Lewis
Apr 13, 2016
Perry Michael Lewis age 53 of Maryville, formerly of Collierville, TN, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at UT Hospital. Perry spent his life committed to his faith, family and friends. He was a graduate of Memphis State University where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Order. After 35 years of dedicated employment at First Tennessee Bank, he was...
Edward Franklin Smith
Apr 13, 2016
Edward Franklin Smith age 77 of Knoxville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at his home. He was the son of Blennie & Izola Smith. Edward was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He was a graduate of Everett High School and Maryville College. Edward taught and coached football at Eagleton Junior High School and Maryville...
Ralph E. Guider
Apr 12, 2016
Ralph Edwin Guider, age 86, of Maryville went to heaven on April 12, 2016. Ralph served in the US Air Force, retired as an Electrician from Alcoa and was a member of their 25-Year Club, and a member of Unitia Free Saints Holiness Church. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and his Church. His pride and joy were his grandchildren. Preceded in...
Ruby Lee Russell
Apr 12, 2016
Ruby Lee Brock Russell, age 66, of Maryville passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at her home. She was a loving wife, mother, nana, and sister. Preceded in death by: Parents, Lewis & Hazel Brock of Englewood; Sister, Margaret Aline Brock; Sister, Mary Ann & Tava Brock of GA; Brother, Curtis & Ann Brock of GA; Brother-in-law, Bob Egner of...
Ivan Henry Ashworth
Apr 11, 2016
Ivan Henry Ashworth, age 86, passed away on April 11, 2016, of natural causes. Ivan was a Veteran of WWII and the Korean War, He was a retired meat cutter from Kroger’s and owned the Tuckaleechee Mobile Home Park In Townsend just outside the Great Smoky Mountains. Ivan loved the mountains here in Townsend, where he lived with his wife,...