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David Ray Oliver

David Ray Oliver

May 13, 2015

David Ray Oliver age 68 of Louisville passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a direct descendant of John Oliver of Cades Cove. David was an avid fisherman, hunter, sportsman who loved camping. He was a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Survivors include: Daughters & Sons-in-law, Deborah (Oliver) & Scott Everett, Laura (Oliver)...

Mildred Ann Smith

Mildred Ann Smith

May 12, 2015

Mildred Ann Smith age 90, resident of Louisville, TN was received home in the loving arms of her Savior on Tuesday May 12, 2015. She was a graduate of Everett High School class of 1942 and retired from Levis Strauss in Alcoa after 23 ½ years. She was the longest term member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church in Louisville....

Stephen Burkhardt

Stephen Burkhardt

May 12, 2015

Stephen Burkhardt, age 68 of Maryville, formerly of Romeoville, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at the family home. He was a loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather. Stephen had a great sarcastic sense of humor. He served in the Marine Corps in Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his father, Chester Burkhardt; stepfather, Bernard O'Neill, brother, Richard Burkhardt....

David George Krueger

David George Krueger

May 11, 2015

David G. Krueger, age 75, a longtime resident of Maryville coming from Oxford, Michigan passed away Monday, May 11, 2015 at Blount Memorial Hospital. David was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was formerly employed with Corbide Industries and Kroger Co. for many years. He is preceded in death by his wife, Judy Krueger. Survived by his Son, Bryan...

William Emert Tipton

William Emert Tipton

May 10, 2015

William Emert "Hillbilly" Tipton of Rockford left this earthly home on Sunday, May 10, 2015 with the hope of a great family reunion in the house of the Lord with those who have gone on before, namely, Wife, Grace McDaniel Tipton; Father & Mother, Clyde & Florence Tipton, Brothers & Sisters, Clyde Tipton, Paul Tipton, Anna Jean Webb. He married...

Betty S.  Hord

Betty S. Hord

May 8, 2015

Betty S. Hord, age 82, Alcoa, TN, passed away peacefully Friday, May 8, 2015 at Tennova Hospice Center, Knoxville, following a seven-year battle with Multiple Myeloma. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, L. Keith Hord; her parents, O.F. and Imogene Shelley; brother, Martin Shelley; son-in-law, Wayne F. Logan; sister-in-law, Marilyn Hicks and mother-in-law and father-in-law,...

Melinda Lay

Melinda Lay

May 7, 2015

Melinda Lay age 37, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a graduate of Heritage High School. Preceded in death by her mother, Sabine Lay; sister, Melissa Lay; grandparents, Walter and Giesela Grunow. Survivors include her father, Jack Lay and Kathy Wojhan; nephew, Jeremy Lay; grandmother, Essie King; special friend, Wendy. Family and friends will...

Rev. Clarence Trego Beale, Jr.

Rev. Clarence Trego Beale, Jr.

May 7, 2015

Rev. Clarence "Doc" Beale, 74, went home to be with his Lord on May 7, 2015, at his residence. He is survived by his wife of 51 years: Donna Baker Beale; daughters Cindy (Steve) Campbell of Vero Beach, FL, and Karen Beale (Bram Bevins) of Maryville, TN; granddaughter Litaya Bevins (Wyatt Dryja) of Maryville, TN; sister Sally (Jerry) Wilkus of...

Dr. James Aubrey Gorman, Jr.

Dr. James Aubrey Gorman, Jr.

May 6, 2015

James Aubrey Gorman, Jr. M.D. (Col), born July 28, 1923 to Aubrey & Frankie Gorman in San Antonio, TX, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Asbury Place. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1941 in San Antonio, TX. Joined the Air Force and attended Flight School becoming a pilot during World War II flying B-26 where he...

Audrey Edith Cermak

Audrey Edith Cermak

May 6, 2015

Audrey Cermak age 85 of Maryville passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Shannondale of Maryville. She was an avid reader who loved bird watching. But her passion was her love of God and her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who will be deeply missed. . Preceded in death by: Parents, John & Marjorie Wolf; Brother,...

Trudy Word

Trudy Word

May 4, 2015

Trudy Word of Louisville passed away Monday, May 4, 2015 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She loved painting, gardening and was a true animal lover. She loved going to the Smoky Mountains - The best place to have a good scream. Trudy was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who will be deeply missed by all who knew her....

Dr. Jack G. Mays

Dr. Jack G. Mays

May 3, 2015

Dr. Jack G. Mays, 87, of Louisville, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015 peacefully with close family and friends by his side. Jack was born June 18, 1927 in Jackson, Tennessee to Ernest and Nina Mays. He graduated from Milan High School, Bethel University, Peabody College, and received his Doctorate from The University of Tennessee. Jack was proud to...

John Anthony Romano, Sr.

John Anthony Romano, Sr.

May 2, 2015

John Anthony Romano Sr., 77, made his transition on Saturday, May 2, 2015 in Greenback, TN, following a long illness. His parents, John and Angelina Romano, preceded him in death. His wife, Barbara Romano of 37 years, survives him. A son, John Anthony Romano Jr. and wife Karen of Maryville, TN and his daughter, Janet Jackson and husband David of...

Roger D. Rule

Roger D. Rule

May 2, 2015

Roger D. Rule age 95 of Alcoa, TN passed away Saturday, May 2, 2015 in a Knoxville private nursing home. He was a member of Broadway Baptist Church for 66 years. After serving in The Pacific on a PT boat in the Navy during World War II, he returned to work at Alcoa Aluminum Company until he retired in 1981....

James C. Oakley

James C. Oakley

Apr 28, 2015

James C. Oakley age 85 of Seymour passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force with 26 years of service during WW II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He retired from the United States Post Office after 20 years. James was a member of the...

Billie F. Miller

Billie F. Miller

Apr 26, 2015

Billie Miller, age 72, of Seymour, earned her angel wings on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Blount Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. She was a loving mother, grandmother, friend who always put her family first. She was known for her quick witted personality and spunk who enjoyed cooking for family and special occasions. She is preceded in...

Gladys Lova Fletcher

Gladys Lova Fletcher

Apr 26, 2015

Gladys Lova Devore Fletcher, 97, died April 26, 2015 at noon. She was born on a wheat farm in Republic County, Kansas on June 22, 1917 to the late Chalmer and Cora Devore. She attended schools in Kansas and was Valedictorian both in the county elementary school and Haddam High School. At the age of 18 she started teaching in...

Inez Tipton Boring Lord

Inez Tipton Boring Lord

Apr 22, 2015

Inez Tipton Boring Lord, age 86, from Powell, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at NHC Fort Sanders in Knoxville. She was always proud to have been born in Cades Cove, Tennessee. She was born on January 6, 1929 to Jonathan and Louisa Myers Tipton. She was married to Burgess Penn Boring, deceased,...

Betty R. Morabito

Betty R. Morabito

Apr 20, 2015

Betty Reese Davis Morabito, 80, of Maryville, TN died Monday, April 20, 2015. She was born to the late Tip and Frankie Davis. Betty attended Carson Newman College and the University of Tennessee before relocating to Boston where she met her late husband John F. Morabito. Their love of family, friends and music bonded them for life. Betty & John...

Amanda Brooke Frank

Amanda Brooke Frank

Apr 20, 2015

Amanda Frank age 29, of Maryville passed away Monday, April 20, 2015 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She attended Heritage High School and currently employed with Rubbermaid. She was an avid racing and dirt track racing fan who loved the outdoors and her cowboy boots. She was a loving and devoted mother, daughter, sister, niece and friend who will be deeply...