OBITUARY LISTING


Carolyn Lane

Carolyn Lane

Nov 29, 2014

Carolyn Riggs Lane, age 68 of Maryville, died Saturday, November 29, 2014 at the family home. She was a member of Madison Avenue Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Madeline Riggs; brother, Charles Loy; sisters, Virginia Loy Hatton and Patsy Frank. Survivors include her husband, Bruce Lane; son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Patti Gutridge;...

Shirley K. Blair

Shirley K. Blair

Nov 28, 2014

Shirley K. Blair, age 79, went home to Jesus at 11:40 p.m. on Friday, November 28, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband William F. "Bill" Blair who passed in 1978 and her son David Lee "Buddy" Blair who passed in 1980. She was also preceded in death by her father George, step-mother Jennie, brothers John and Jim,...

Charles Alan "Cha-Cha" Myers

Charles Alan "Cha-Cha" Myers

Nov 28, 2014

Charles Alan "Cha-Cha" Myers, age 55, of Maryville, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was retired from Ben Millen Tire after twenty plus years of service. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Alcoa and a member of the Time Warp Vintage Motorcycle Club. He was preceded in death...

Iva Blanche Davis

Iva Blanche Davis

Nov 26, 2014

Iva Blanche Davis age 86 of Maryville passed away peacefully to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at home. She was a member of Out Reach Christian Church. Preceded in death by: Husband, Elmer "Bo" Davis; Parents, Thomas & Ollie Caughron; Brother, Alvis, Raymond, Clyde, Bill, Robert, and Kenneth; Sisters, Sylvia, Lola, Eula, Ruth and Viola....

William Hugh Douglass

William Hugh Douglass

Nov 24, 2014

William H. (Bill) Douglass, co-founder and owner of the South's Finest Chocolate Factory passed away early Monday morning. Mr. Douglass, age 74, died at Shannondale of Maryville Healthcare Center. Bill was a graduate of Alcoa High School, Class of 1958. He earned a BS in business from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Bill also served in the Air National Guard...

Rose Ella Boring

Rose Ella Boring

Nov 24, 2014

Rose Ella Boring age 75 of Walland passed away Monday, November 24, 2014 at home. She was lovingly devoted to her family and was an avid UT Vols and Atlanta Braves fan. Rose was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and sister and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Preceded in death by: Parents, Lee Henry & Dixie Hutsell;...

Barbara R. Layman

Barbara R. Layman

Nov 23, 2014

Barbara R. Layman, age 89 of Maryville, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2014 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by: Husband, Ray Layman and Grandson, Will Layman. Survivors include: Son & Daughter-in-Law, Charles & Mary Layman; Daughter and Son-in-Law, Deborah & Kevin Pearson. She is also survived by three Grandchildren and three Great Grandchildren and several nieces & nephews....

Roy  Lee Cooper

Roy Lee Cooper

Nov 22, 2014

Roy Lee Cooper, age 79 of Friendsville went to be with his Heavenly Father Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a lifelong member of Laurel Bank Baptist Church where he sang in the choir. A 34-year veteran of the U.S. Army, Army Guard & Air National Guard, he was very active in Boy Scouts & Cub...

Ullin L. Bivens

Ullin L. Bivens

Nov 21, 2014

Rev. Ullin L. Bivens, born April 1, 1921 passed away Friday, November 21, 2014. He became a member of First Baptist Church, Maryville, during a revival on October 24, 1931. He was away from Maryville for 50 years serving seven Southern Baptist churches as minister of religious education returning to Maryville in September 2007. He attended Bassell Elementary School and...

Ford P. Edmonds

Ford P. Edmonds

Nov 20, 2014

Ford P. Edmonds, age 78 of Townsend, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2014 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was born January 1, 1936 near Suttle, AL. He moved to Mississippi at the age of 22 and worked in the Financial Industry for over 20 years, where he met his wife of 54 years, Mary Ann Winter Edmonds. He moved his...

Bobby G. Queen, Sr.

Bobby G. Queen, Sr.

Nov 18, 2014

Bobby Gene Queen Sr. age 78 of Louisville passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Midway Baptist Church and a Veteran of the United States Air Force. Preceded in death by: Parents, Sheridan and Lassie Queen. Survivors include: Wife, Joan Queen; Daughter, Cindy Morgan & husband David; Son, Bobby Queen & wife...

Rex Trentham

Rex Trentham

Nov 18, 2014

Rex "Big Doc" Trentham of Walland, died Tuesday, November 18, 2014 with family and friends by his side. Everyone loved "Big Doc." He was a member of Oak View Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: Parents, Charlie & Florence Trentham; Brothers, Shirdy & Harold Trentham; Sisters, Ella Mae Franklin and Anna Lee Williamson. Survivors include: Brothers, AC Trentham and Fred...

Bernas Sharp Downing

Bernas Sharp Downing

Nov 17, 2014

Bernas Sharp Downing age 81 of Maryville passed away Monday, November 17, 2014 at Fairpark Healthcare Center. A burial service will be held in Marion, Indiana. Please contact Stillinger Funeral Home in Greenfield, IN (317) 462-5536 for service times. Local arrangements provided by Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family...

Samuel Earnest Moore

Samuel Earnest Moore

Nov 17, 2014

Samuel E. Moore age 79 of Maryville went to be with Jesus on Monday, November 17, 2014. He was a retired Truck Driver. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Grace Moore; sons and daughters-in-law, Eric and Kendrea Moore and Kenneth and Karen Pedigo; several grandchildren; sister, Barbara Childress of TX and a host of friends. Funeral service will be...

George R. Chapman

George R. Chapman

Nov 16, 2014

George Richard Chapman, 68, of Alcoa, TN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2014. He was born in Greenback, TN on May 28, 1946 and was a member of Alcoa First United Methodist Church. He served three years in the US Navy, ten years with the San Diego Police Department, and 25 years with ALCOA. Preceded in death by:...

Harriette Ann Proffitt

Harriette Ann Proffitt

Nov 13, 2014

Harriette Ann Proffitt of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 13, 2014 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was a member of East Maryville Baptist Church. She was very involved in Kirkwood Presbyterian Church in Knoxville early in her life. Preceded in death by: Husband, Dave Proffitt; Parents, James & Louise Countiss. Survivors include:...

Allene Hatcher Teffeteller

Allene Hatcher Teffeteller

Nov 11, 2014

Allene Hatcher Teffeteller age 87 of Walland passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Kindred Care of Maryville. She was a member of West Miller's Cove Missionary Baptist Church, Walland Chapter of F.C.E. (Home Demonstration Club), and Tupperware Manager for 30 years. Preceded in death by: Husband, Lee (Dee) Teffeteller; Parents, James Houston Hatcher and Sarah Elizabeth Hatcher; Infant Grandson,...

Philip Hash

Philip Hash

Nov 10, 2014

Philip J. Hash age 82 of Maryville passed away Monday, November 10, 2014 at Williamsburg Villas. A native of Barboursville, WV, he was the son of the late Robert and Bertha Hash. He was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers. He was retired from the Armco Steel Corporation. He is survived by Inez, his wife of 62...

James DeBaby

James DeBaby

Nov 9, 2014

James "Jimbo" DeBaby passed peacefully in his sleep Sunday morning. Preceded in death by his parents Stratis and Athena DeBaby and brothers Harry, Nick, and Christopher. He is survived by sons and daughters in law George and Dawn of Maryville, Charles and Carolyn of Oklahoma City, and Christopher of Palm Beach, sister in law Jean, grandchildren Michelle and Michael Barone,...

Sara Kantner Aungst

Sara Kantner Aungst

Nov 8, 2014

Sara Kantner Aungst, 84, of Alcoa, TN, passed away, Saturday, November 8 after a period of declining health. She was born January 19, 1930 in Pine Grove, PA to the late Helen and Edward Kantner. Sara graduated in 1954 from Kutztown College in Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Ralph E. Aungst, Jr. She...