OBITUARY LISTING

Nov 4, 2024

Patti Louise Denton, formerly Myers, of Maryville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of November 4, 2024. She was surrounded by her children, siblings, nieces, and nephews as she entered the gates of Heaven. With a sweet reunion with her precious Timmy, after five months apart; her mother, Martha; and her sister, Brenda. Patti was...

Nov 3, 2024

Tamera Cordingly Imler (Taime’) awoke in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday morning, November 3, 2024. She and Steve, her beloved husband of 18 years, were in Kennesaw, Georgia, visiting Steve's daughter when Taime’ went to sleep like any other evening and didn't wake up the next morning. The first thing Steve shared after she passed was...

Nov 1, 2024

Johnny Ross Parker, age 61 of Maryville TN

passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024.

Johnny was a Maryville native who graduated from Heritage High School (Porter Panther at heart) and attended Hiwassee College.

Johnny was a longtime employee at Averitt Express but finished his career at Denso. He was a very quiet and reserved man but always calm, steady, and had a...

Oct 31, 2024

David Simmerly, age 83. After over 50 years as a teacher, coach, and father, Coach David Simmerly went on to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday. As an educator and coach at Eagleton Junior High from 1963-1979, William Blount High School 1979-1999, and Maryville Christian School 1999-2001, Coach had the opportunity to influence thousands of young people and accumulate...

Oct 27, 2024

Carolyn Copeland Lang, age 85 of Maryville, transitioned from this life to her new heavenly life surrounded by her family Sunday, October 27, 2024 in Murfreesboro, TN. Carolyn was a devoted member of Grandview Baptist Church for 55 years serving as a choir member and the church librarian. She was known for her generous and giving spirit. Carolyn deeply loved...

Oct 26, 2024

Oct 26, 2024

Patricia (Pat) Hagood Vass age 88, born October 14,1936 fell asleep on October 26, 2024 and is awaiting the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. Preceded in death was her husband of 53 years Anthony Vass, her parents, Fletcher and Eloise Waddell Hagood, two brothers, Russell and Richard Hagood and special son in law, Skip Coleman. Pat is survived by...

Oct 25, 2024

Genevie Reed, widow of Thomas Bruce Reed, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, after a brief illness. Born in McMinn County on March 2nd, 1928, she was preceded in death by her parents Everett Ross and Rosa Davis Ross, as well as siblings Marie Malone, Hugh and Wayne Ross, and Edna Davis.

She is survived by her daughters, Ann and...

Oct 25, 2024

Shirley Hobbs Myers, aged 75, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Townsend, Tennessee on October 25, 2024, after a long and valiant battle with cancer. She is preceded by her parents Charles and Clara Hobbs and her brother Donald Hobbs. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, William Myers; brother, David Hobbs; sister-in-law, Ann...

Oct 25, 2024

Braydon Michael Guthrie, age 23 of Maryville, TN, passed away unexpectedly on October 25, 2024. Braydon loved the outdoors, going to the lake and fishing. He enjoyed working as a tree cutter and tree servicer, working the races, and photography. Above all things he loved his family especially his new daughter, Josephine. Braydon is survived by his mother, Brandi Sands...

Oct 25, 2024

Judy Carol Robinson, age 81 of Friendsville, passed away on October 25, 2024 at her home. Judy was a member of the Methodist faith. She enjoyed crocheting and dancing. In her earlier years she was a dancer on the hit music show American Bandstand. She is preceded in death by her parents, Earl Carr and Alice Weaver Carr. Survivors include...

Oct 24, 2024

Christopher Michael Feldman, 28, was tragically taken from us too soon on October 24, 2024 in Maryville, TN.

He was the son of Michael Leslie Feldman, Wanda Dale Feldman and brother of Sarah Katherine Feldman (Zachary Grover Schaefer). He was the great nephew of Mary-Jane Hlepas. He was the nephew of Georjean Nickell (Hlepas), Christopher Nickell (Tyler, Peter, Drake, Katrina), Carrie...

Oct 23, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kent Renfro Merriman, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, who left us unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at the age of 72. 

As a father, Kent was a guiding light to his children, Clint Merriman and Nikki Merriman Hicks along with their spouses Lindsay Merriman and Michael Hicks....

Oct 23, 2024

Dalis Jean Wallace, age 96 of Maryville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Dalis was a member of Fairpark Evangelical Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bob Wallace; daughters, Patricia Holderfield, Sandra Rayba, Nicki Israel, Linda Chambers; sister, Evelyn Plemmons. Survivors include her sons, Earl Carey and David Carey; daughter, Marlene Carey; numerous grandchildren and...

Oct 21, 2024

Rex Coleman Casteel, 90, passed away on October 21, 2024, at home following a battle with dementia. He was born May 15, 1934, in Bonny Blue, Virginia to Garland and Pearl Casteel. Rex served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1959. He was a mail carrier for 30 years for the U.S. Postal Service, retiring in 1989. He was a member...

Oct 19, 2024

Simpson, Linda Maples, age 71 of Seymour, passed away on October 19, 2024. Linda was a friend to everyone who knew her, always extending a helping hand. She loved driving through Cades Cove, crafting and, when she was able, cooking for friends and family. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, William and Martha Maples; and her husband, Steve...

Oct 18, 2024

Oct 18, 2024

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Charles (Charlie) Edwin Stephens on October 18, 2024 at the age of 86. Charlie was born on September 6, 1938 in Maryville, Tennessee to Kermit and Grace Stephens. Charlie graduated from Maryville High School in 1956 and went on to the University of Tennessee graduating in 1960. He began his...

Oct 18, 2024

Carolyn Blevins, age 74, passed away on October 18, 2024. She was preceded in death by parents June and Virgil Blevins, brother Brian Blevins, and sister-in-law Patsy Blevins (Ron). She is survived by brother Ron Blevins, sister Phyllis Williams, brother -in-law Ron Williams, nephew Myles Williams, and special friends Sue Potter and Kaye Main. Thank you to the caring staff...

Oct 17, 2024

Bonnie M. Sunstein, age 79, of Maryville, Tennessee passed away on October 17, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving husband. 

Beloved wife of 45 years to Philip Sunstein. She was the cherished mother of the late Tommy Collins and James Daniels and was predeceased by her parents, Ira and Helen Mayes, and her parents-in-law, Reuben and Clara Sunstein. Bonnie’s...