Fronie Mae Laxton
Apr 20, 2023
Fronie Mae Laxton, age 101 of Maryville, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Asbury Chestnut Building. Fronie was a member of East Maryville Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Tilmon Laxton; daughter, Wanda Phillips Long; mother, Ossie Daugherty; several brothers and sisters. Survived by daughter, Una Jean Teffeteller; grandchildren, Shane Phillips, Chris Teffeteller; great-grandsons, Jackson Phillips, Reese...
Wanda Sue Ricketts Jenkins
Apr 19, 2023
Wanda Ricketts Jenkins, age 82 of Lenoir City, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at River Grove Health and Rehab. She was a member of Praise Lutheran Church and a former member of the Big Springs Community Club. Preceded in death by her husband, Straley Jenkins; father, Frank Ricketts; mother, Nannie Sue Ricketts; brothers, Ralph, Charles, Jimmie, Gene, and...
Harold Alvan Lecher Jr.
Apr 19, 2023
We are sad to learn that Army Veteran, Harold Alvan Lecher, Jr., recently passed away.Harold was born on April 11, 1947, in Dover, NJ. He was raised in Ledgewood, NJ and he graduated from Roxbury High School in 1965.He Graduated From Old Dominion College Va with a degree in Accounting and Bachelor’s in Business in the Army, Harold entered...
Helen Lael Carpenter
Apr 19, 2023
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Helen Lael Ellison Carpenter. She passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, April 19, 2023 at Blount Memorial Hospital after a long but courageous battle with health problems. She was 82 years old. She was born on April 14, 1941 in Blount County to Jeff (Big Racket) and Lela...
Bobby Doyle Coppenger
Apr 19, 2023
Bobby Doyle Coppenger, age 86 of Maryville, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, after a long illness. Bobby was a lifelong resident of Blount County. He retired from Alcoa Aluminum Company with 33 years of service and was a member of the 25-Year Club. Following his retirement at Alcoa Aluminum Company, he worked 13 years at...
John Wayne Frank
Apr 19, 2023
John Wayne Frank, 82, passed on April 19, 2023 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN. He is reunited in death with his beloved wife, Wanda; his parents, Arch and Eva Frank; and brother, Don Frank. He will be deeply missed by the family he cherished so much that includes his children, Tammie Kee (Jeff) of Murfreesboro and Jim...
Lela Clair Gosslee
Apr 18, 2023
Lela Clair Gosslee, 96, formerly of Oak Ridge and Clinton, TN, and of Maryville, TN in the past seven years, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, April 18, 2023, at Blount Memorial Hospital.
Lela was born to parents Gilman and Josephine (Ostgard) Berg on November 7, 1926, on her parents’ farm near Sharon, North Dakota, one of five children who...
Hix Michael Foxx
Apr 15, 2023
Hix Michael Foxx, age 91 of Maryville, passed away peacefully at home in Maryville, TN on Saturday, April 15, 2023 surrounded by his family. Hix was a devoted member of Piney Level Missionary Baptist Church. Hix was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing with his family and friends. Preceded in...
Janace Mae Kidd Teffeteller
Apr 15, 2023
Janace Mae Kidd Teffeteller, age 73 of Walland went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at her home. She was a member of Rocky Branch Bethel Baptist Church in Walland. Preceded in death by her parents, John Wesley Sr. and Ellen O. Kidd of Rockford; son, Rodney Howard Burchfield of Friendsville; granddaughter, Jolene...
Rufus M. Everett
Apr 13, 2023
Rev. Rufus M. “R.M.” Everett, age 93 of Walland went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 13, 2023. R.M. was a lifelong resident of Blount County and was retired from Alcoa Aluminum Co. and was a member of the 30 year club. He was a minister serving at several area churches for the last 58...
Arthur Frederick Will
Apr 13, 2023
Arthur Frederick Will, 91, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Fondly known as Art to his friends and “Papa” to his family, he was born on August 18, 1931 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania to Paul and Catherine Will. Art spent his early years in the Air Force and retired as a Senior Master Sergeant. He then...
Lawrence Bolling Shore
Apr 13, 2023
Lawrence Bolling Shore was born October 7, 1934 and lived a wonderful life until April 13, 2023. He was a cattleman and avid gardener. He got his love for cattle through 4-H Club as a teenager and participating in livestock judging contests. He loved Bluegrass and Old-Time Country music and sometimes played guitar, fiddle, mandolin, and harmonica. He was a...
Mirian Luz Herran
Apr 12, 2023
It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of Mirian Luz Herran. She passed peacefully in her home in Friendsville, TN, the morning of Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at the age of 57.
Mirian was a devoted wife, beloved mother, daughter, sister, and nana who blessed us all with her unconditional love and warmth. Her kindness, compassion, and...
Henry T Rison
Apr 12, 2023
Henry T. Rison, III, 72, passed away April 12, 2023 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He is now pain free and reunited with his precious son, Taylor. He was a beautiful, kind, and gentle man who never met a stranger and was loved by all who knew him. Preceded in death by his parent and son. He leaves behind his...
Pam Eggers
Apr 12, 2023
Pamela “Pam” Eggers went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Pam is survived by her parents, Lewis (Nancy) Eggers and Edith (Dick) Brown; sister, Jami Eggers; great aunt, Dorothy Teffeteller; several aunts, uncles, nephews, and cousins. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Smith...
Darrell Pryor
Apr 12, 2023
Albert Darrell Pryor, age 96 of Maryville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Morning View Assisted Living. Preferring to be called by his middle name of Darrell, he was a Korean War veteran and worked in management in the transportation business for many years. After retiring he spent most of his time gardening and, as he used...
Elizabeth "Liz" Ann Pate
Apr 12, 2023
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, April 12, 2023, Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Pate stepped into the Kingdom of Heaven. Liz was the bravest of warriors, having fought over 7 types of cancer for over 30 years. She was a lover of blue jeans and a sweet tea enthusiast! She had many titles…child of God, warrior, survivor, daughter, sister,...
Phyllis Ann Rasor
Apr 10, 2023
Phyllis “Cannon” Rasor, born December 5, 1942 passed away on April 10, 2023 surrounded by family at her home. As with everything she did in life, she was always determined, strong and outgoing. She loved spring flowers, summer walks on the beach, and traveling in the RV.
After a long battle with cancer, she succumbed to the disease; but through...
Robert "Bob" Eugene Newman
Apr 9, 2023
Robert “Bob” Eugene Newman, 85, of Maryville, TN passed away on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023.
Robert, the oldest of 13 children, was born to Vaughn and Bessie Newman on July 5, 1937 in Knoxville, TN. He met his wife, Laverne Howard, in 1955 at White Stores in Knoxville where they both worked. They married on November 24, 1956...
Earl "Slim" Edwin Sims
Apr 9, 2023
Earl “Slim” Edwin Sims, age 74 of Maryville, passed away Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023 at Fairpark Health Care. Earl retired from Alcoa Aluminum Company with 30 years of service. He was a member of Oak View Baptist Church. He was a devoted father to his only daughter, Perrae. Preceded in death by mother, Gladys Sims; parents, Dave and...
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