Betty Gardner Buchanan
Jul 30, 2015
Betty Gardner Buchanan entered the gates of heaven on Thursday, July 30, 2015. She was born September 4, 1933 in Maryville, TN. She was of Baptist faith. Preceded in death by her father, Thomas Gardner and her mother, Harriett Gardner Watson, twin brother, Bill Gardner, Sisters, Kate Graham, Irene Walker, brothers, Roy Gardner, Arthur Gardner, J.T. Gardner and daughter Kay...
Ronnie Luis Ojeda Toledo
Jul 30, 2015
Ronnie Luis Ojeda Toledo, infant son of Manuel Ojeda Toledo and Wendy Stevens passed away on Thursday, July 30 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ronnie Luis Ojeda Toledo please visit our Sympathy Store.
Dorothy B. McKee
Jul 28, 2015
Dorothy B. McKee age 91 of Maryville passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at home with her family. Preceded in death by: Husband, Joe R. McKee; Sons, Bobby Joe McKee & James Robert McKee. Survivors include: Son, Paul McKee; Brother, Herman Hannah; Friend & Caregiver, Shirley Russell. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Smith...
Catherine Roberta LaJuett
Jul 28, 2015
Catherine Roberta ("Nanna") LaJuett went home to the Lord, July 28th. She was a resident at Kindred Nursing & Rehabilitation-Fairpark for over five years due to Alzheimer's disease. For nearly 20 years the disease destroyed her memories, her freedom, quality of life and ultimately her life. She was a member of Maple Grove Missionary Baptist Church for years until she...
William Mickey Walker
Jul 27, 2015
William Mickey Walker was born on December 19, 1941 and left this world on July 27, 2015. He was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church. He owned and operated Walker's – Sterling's IGA for more than 20 years and served on the Blount County Commission from 1990 – 1998. He loved working on his farm and spending time at...
Daniel A. Dearing
Jul 26, 2015
Daniel A. Dearing age 67 of Maryville passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, Veteran of the US Army Reserves and a graduate of Brockton High School in Brockton, MA. Daniel was a long time sports official for football, softball and basketball and retired from LeBaron Foundry with...
Rev. Billy Reed
Jul 25, 2015
Rev. Billy R. Reed, age 81 of Maryville went to be with his heavenly Father and two of his precious daughters that were waiting for him. The Rev. Reed was a faithful minister of the Lord for over 50 years, pastoring nine churches and having the honor of serving two of them twice in Blount, Knox and Loudon counties. He...
Lucile Weiss
Jul 24, 2015
Lucile Gillespie Stepp Weiss - age 97, of Walland, TN passed away on July 24, 2015 at her home in Johnson City, TN. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert Stepp and Raymond Weiss; sisters Abigail, Flora, Annabelle, and Maude; brothers George and Porter; daughter Roberta; and son William. Lucile Weiss was born on January 15, 1918 in...
Maryann Pankratz
Jul 24, 2015
Maryann Pankratz age 71 of Maryville passed away Friday July 24, 2015. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister she is survived by her husband of fifty years, Walt Pankratz, son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Beth Pankratz; daughter and son-in-law, Kristie and Chance Ballew; grandchildren, Brody, Samuel and Ellen Pankratz, Chloe and Max Ballew; brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Susan...
Richard Guy Ryan
Jul 21, 2015
Richard Guy Ryan age 77 of Maryville passed away at home on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Willie Mae Ryan and his grandson, Brandon Wallace Ryan. Guy was a member of Friendsville Baptist Church and was retired from Alcoa Aluminum. Guy was a loving husband, father, and grandfather – his family...
Marjorie R. Dunlap
Jul 20, 2015
Marjorie R. (Law) Dunlap age 84 of Maryville, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2015 at the family home. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by: Husband, Eugene (Deeb) Dunlap; Son, Marvin (Bob) Dunlap; Parents, William & Ruby Law; Grandson, Daniel Dunlap. Survivors include: Children & Spouses, Wanda Finger, Ginger & Jack Gurley, Jerry &...
Mary Lynn Hayes
Jul 20, 2015
Mary Lynn Hayes age 86 of Alcoa, passed away Monday, July 20, 2015 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Central Baptist Church of Alcoa, head cook at Alcoa Elementary School for 30 years, and an avid UT sports fan. Mary was a very giving woman who enjoyed cooking and giving to her friends and family. Preceded in...
Jay W Reynolds
Jul 18, 2015
Jay W Reynolds passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 18, 2015. Born in Peckville, PA in 1927 he was the son of Daniel Reynolds and Marion Evans Reynolds. After graduating high school in 1945, he joined the army and was posted overseas to Japan as a radio operator. After his discharge, he earned a degree in electrical engineering...
Tamye Berrong Jett
Jul 18, 2015
Tamye Berrong Jett, age 53, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2015. Preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Brown Berrong and her brother, Edwin C. "Eddie" Berrong. Survivors include her father, Charles "Bunny" Berrong and wife, Carolyn; children, Courtney Graves Hatcher, Dreama Michelle Jett and Douglas Jett, Jr; grandchildren, Athena and Hunter Hatcher; step-sisters, Karen Crutchfield and Kathy Grizzell;...
Richard Quinn "Tater" Phelps
Jul 15, 2015
Richard Quinn Taylor "Tater" Phelps, 95, passed away on July 15, 2015 at the Ben Atchley Veterans Home. Born in "Old Glory", Maryville, TN to Richard Earl and Kate Phelps on September 9, 1919, Quinn grew up in Middlesettlements and then lived in the Louisville area with his wife of 54 years, Bessie Evelyn McKeehan Phelps, where they raised three...
Stephen Rainey Dorner
Jul 14, 2015
Stephen Rainey Dorner, age 69, of Maryville, passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, July 14, 2015. He was born and raised in New Jersey and came to Tennessee to attend Maryville College where he met his wife. They loved Maryville and the community of friends they had built here and decided to make Maryville their permanent home. After...
Mary Ann (Phillips) Brumbaugh
Jul 13, 2015
Mary Phillips Brumbaugh, age 54, after a valiant struggle against an aggressive and rare form of cancer peacefully entered into the presence of our Lord with her loving husband by her bedside, on July 13, 2015, 9:25am at University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville. Born April 17, 1961, Mary was a lifetime member of Broadway Baptist Church of Maryville, Tennessee....
Elvie Dolly Jane Bryant
Jul 12, 2015
Elvie Dolly Jane Jump Bryant, age 93, of Maryville, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015 at her son's home. She was a member of Six Mile Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: Husband, Raymond Bryant; Daughter, Virginia Murphy; Parents, David & Molly Jump Sisters, Mae, Dallie, and Ella; Brothers, Ersie Jewell, Elzie, Clyde, Walter, Will and Kaye. Survivors include: Sons...
Rodney Boynton Jones
Jul 11, 2015
Rodney Boynton Jones age 60, of Alcoa passed away Saturday, July 11, 2015. He was an avid Volunteer football and basketball fan. Rodney worked as a Controller at WYKO. He was a member of Green Meadow United Methodist Church. He graduated from Bearden High School and the University of Tennessee with honors. Preceded in death by: Parents, Mildred Boynton Jones...
Earl Glenn Dickson
Jul 9, 2015
Earl Glenn "Mutt" Dickson, age 87, of Maryville, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2015 at the family home. Glenn attended Adamsville High School, The University of Memphis, and worked for Southern Pacific Railroad for 33 years. He was a veteran of WWII and Korea serving in the U.S. Army. Preceded in death by his parents, Earl Dewey Dickson and Ethel...