OBITUARY LISTING


Genell Hooper Riegle

Genell Hooper Riegle

Jan 13, 2015

Genell Hooper Riegle, age 92, of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Asbury Place of Maryville. She had a lifelong love for her church and church families as a founding member of Unity Baptist Church, attending Monte Vista Baptist Church, and most recently at First Baptist Church of Alcoa. She was retired from Maryville College with Saga Foods...

Charles Eugene Greene

Charles Eugene Greene

Jan 13, 2015

Charlie Greene age 81 of New Market passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was a wonderful father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend who will be deeply missed. He was a member and deacon of Worldwide Church of God and a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving in Korea and Greenland....

Johnnie Richard Spurling

Johnnie Richard Spurling

Jan 12, 2015

Johnnie R. Spurling, age 84, of Greenback, went home to heaven on January 12, 2015 at his daughter's home. He was born May 17, 1930 to William and Alice Spurling in Sevierville, TN. John held numerous jobs in his lifetime, but retired from the Jeep Corporation in Toledo, Ohio, in 1992 after 30 years of service. John is a member...

Virginia E. Williams

Virginia E. Williams

Jan 11, 2015

Virginia E. Garmon Williams, 83 of Maryville, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015. Virginia was a homemaker and beloved wife of the late Delbart M. Williams for 62 years. Also preceded in death by: Parents, Edwin & Delcia (Scott) Garmon; Father & Mother-in-law, Willard & Reva (McKinley) Williams; Three Sons and a Daughter. Survivors who loved her so very much...

Kenneth Wayne Yates

Kenneth Wayne Yates

Jan 10, 2015

Kenneth Wayne Yates age 70 of Maryville passed away Saturday January 10, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Thelma Crisp Yates, brother Charles Yates, uncles Willard, Lloyd and Estal Crisp, aunt Florance Boring, aunts and uncles Bob and Velma Yates, Uyless and Delica Yates, Otis and Sally Yates, Georgia and Homer Jones, Estie Jackson, Anna...

Julie Jeanine Spurlock

Julie Jeanine Spurlock

Jan 8, 2015

Julie Brookshire Spurlock 45 passed away suddenly on January 8th 2015 as a result of an automobile accident. Julie was a nurse at Blount Memorial TCC. She was preceded in death by her mother, Gail W. Sinclair, father Ted Brookshire, Brother Shannon Brookshire, Uncle Steve Wilson, grandparents Frank and Edwina Wilson, Bill and Iva Brookshire. Survivors include sons; Trevor and...

Fred Hummel, Jr.

Fred Hummel, Jr.

Jan 8, 2015

Fred Hummel Jr., age 78, of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2015 at the family home. Fred grew up in Chilhowee and graduated from Lanier High School in 1954. He was a member of the Mountain View Masonic Lodge #519 and was retired from Kroger's after 50 years of service. Fred truly enjoyed the Chilhowee Lake and spending time...

Loyd David Buchanan

Loyd David Buchanan

Jan 8, 2015

Loyd D. Buchanan passed away at the age of 90 on January 8, 2015. Loyd was a World War II Veteran who fought through the Normandy Invasion of Europe, Belgium, and Germany receiving five bronze stars for his service to his county. Preceded in death by: Grandson, Mark LeQuire; Daughter, Ruth Maxwell; Wife of 64 years, Iva Buchanan. Survivors include:...

Marie Cupp

Marie Cupp

Jan 7, 2015

Marie Cupp age 85 of Maryville, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by: Mother, Etta Vineyard; Brothers, Ray Newcomb and Clarence Newcomb; Sister-in-law, Linda Newcomb. Survivors include: Children, Diana Parton, Calvin Cupp & wife Charlotte, Vickie McCarter & husband Larry, Henrietta (Baby) Williamson & husband Johnny; Pam Budd & husband Mike, Sam Cupp...

Ruth Loraine McManus

Ruth Loraine McManus

Jan 7, 2015

Ruth Loraine (Muir) McManus went to be with our Lord and Savior on January 7, 2015, surrounded by loved ones in her home. Ruth was born in Indianapolis, IN, on September 27, 1948. She graduated from Speedway High School and continued to receive her Master's degree in Speech and Hearing Therapy from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. She completed...

Stanley Lee Ellis

Stanley Lee Ellis

Jan 6, 2015

Stanley Lee Ellis age 74 of Alcoa passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Alcoa First United Methodist Church, a veteran of United States Marine Corp, served in the Vietnam War and a member of the local VFW. He was retired from the US Postal Service. Survivors include his wife of 46...

Reba Lee Finger

Reba Lee Finger

Jan 5, 2015

Reba Lee Guider Finger of Friendsville, died at her home early morning Monday January 5th, 2015 with her family surrounding her with their love as they celebrated her release from bladder cancer. For her, her victory was in the completion of her course, the keeping of her faith, and the transition from being in the presence of her family to...

Brenda Kay Yates

Brenda Kay Yates

Jan 4, 2015

Brenda Kay Yates age 62 of Maryville passed away Sunday, January 4, 2015 at her home. She was a loving wife, mother, and Nene. She enjoyed working with her flowers and spending time with her granddaughter. Preceded in death by: Dad, Gilbert "Gib" Jenkins. Survivors include: Husband of 44 years. Harold Yates; Son & Daughter-in-law, Rodney & Hayley Yates; Daughter...

Jeffrey Stephen Diggs

Jeffrey Stephen Diggs

Jan 4, 2015

Jeffrey Stephen Diggs was born on November 3, 1980 in Maryville, TN to Joe S. Diggs of Maryville, TN and Bobbie L. Diggs of Maryville, TN. Jeff walked into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, on January 4, 2015 at the age of 34. Jeff was preceded in death by his mother, Bobbie L. Warren Diggs; paternal grandfather,...

Bobby Joe Miller

Bobby Joe Miller

Jan 3, 2015

Bobby Joe Miller age 64 passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015 at the family home surrounded by family. Bob never met a stranger, was a friend to all and always had a smile on his face. He spent many years working and following the Miller Racing Team with his brother and nephews. After retiring from Schlegel/BTR, he enjoyed spending summers...

Robert Errol "Bob" Thomas

Robert Errol "Bob" Thomas

Jan 3, 2015

Robert E. "Bob" Thomas, age 68, of Maryville, passed away Saturday, January 03, 2015 at the family home. Bob was the minister of music for Piney Level Baptist Church for the past 28 years and previously at Piney Grove Baptist Church and Central Baptist Church in Alcoa. He retired from the Knoxville CAC after 30 years of service and was...

Isabel Aila Troutt

Isabel Aila Troutt

Jan 2, 2015

Isabel Aila Troutt, 6 months, of Maryville passed away Friday, January 2, 2015 at Children's Hospital. She was a sweet baby angel with the heart of a fighter. preceded in death by her grandmother, Rhonda Losey; great grandparents, Wanda Troutt, Mary Chapman, W.C. Chapman and Debinka Parker. Survivors include her parents, Keigan and Margo Troutt; brother, Michael Lee Massingill, Jr.;...

George Cole Loy

George Cole Loy

Jan 2, 2015

George Loy, 72, went to see Jesus at 3:00 AM, Friday, January 02, 2015. George worked in the food business all his life, Shoneys, (IJ Food Service), Burger King, Bel-Air Grill, Eddie's Heart and Soul Café, and Gatti's Pizza. Most recently, he worked at First Baptist Church Maryville, FLC greeting people, which he loved. He was known for his smile....

Keith Dockery

Keith Dockery

Jan 2, 2015

Keith Dockery passed away on Friday, January 2, 2015 at the age of 63. Keith was born in Maryville, TN to Kenneth and Juanita Dockery on February 4, 1951. He graduated from Porter High School in 1969 and retired from ALCOA in 1998 after most recently working at Calderwood. Keith is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Keith Dockery,...

Thomas B . Axley, Sr.

Thomas B . Axley, Sr.

Jan 1, 2015

Thomas B. Axley Sr. age 77 of Maryville passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was born January 21, 1937, was a member of First United Methodist Church of Maryville, graduated from Maryville High School, and attended Maryville College. Thomas retired from Alcoa Aluminum Co. Preceded in death by: Parents, Vastine & Helen Axley. Survivors include:...