OBITUARY LISTING


Christine Marie Moberly

Christine Marie Moberly

Sep 27, 2013

C. Marie Farmer Moberly, 93, daughter of the late Jessie Ryan and John B. Farmer of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed on Friday, September 27, 2013. She had been a resident of Blount County since 1983 after the death of husband, LeRoy Moberly of LaGrange, Illinois. Mrs. Moberly was a descendant of revolutionary war soldier, Jesse Sampley. She graduated cum laude from...

Jeff Smith

Jeff Smith

Sep 25, 2013

Jeff Smith age 48 of Louisville died Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Central Baptist Church. Jeff was a loving father and friend. Preceded in death by his father, Donald Smith, Sr.; mother, Mary Smith; sister, Sherry Breeden. Survivors include his daughter, Brittany Smith; son, Justin Smith; brother and sister-in-law, Donnie (Pudge) and...

Clarra Kenneth Berry

Clarra Kenneth Berry

Sep 22, 2013

Clarra Kenneth Berry, age 92, passed away on September 22, 2013. He was preceded in death by: Parents, Etta & Hardy Berry; Wife, Madge Berry; Son, Charles Berry. Survivors include: Son & Daughter-in-law, Ken & Dottie Berry; Grandsons, Mike (Audrey) Berry and Tony (Karla) Berry; Great-Grandchildren, Chelsea, Brennan, Anthony, and Alex Berry. Special thanks to the healthcare providers at Shannondale....

Trula Mae Johnson

Trula Mae Johnson

Sep 21, 2013

Trula Mae Johnson age 94 of Maryville, passed Saturday, September 21, 2013 at Kindred Transitional Care. She was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by: Husband, Glyn Johnson, daughter Ava Johnson, Parents, Will and Bertie Worth, Several, brothers and sisters. Survivors include: Son and daughter-in-law Marvin and Libby Johnson Grandchild Laura Beth Johnson; brother,...

Adolph Quinton Cable

Adolph Quinton Cable

Sep 20, 2013

Adolph Quinton Cable age 84 passed away after a very courageous battle with cancer at the family home on Friday, September 20, 2013. He was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. Adolph was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He retired after 26 years of service with the U.S. Air Force. Preceded in death by parents, Norman and...

William L. Davis

William L. Davis

Sep 18, 2013

William Luther "Luke" Davis age 71 of Walland celebrated his 71st birthday in Heaven. Luke passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2013 after a long bout with lung cancer. He was a former employee of Rockford Manufacturing Company and Blount County Schools. Survivors include his wife, Deloris; son, Scott Davis and granddaughter, Skylar, both of Maryville; daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and...

Evelyn Elizabeth Whitehead

Evelyn Elizabeth Whitehead

Sep 17, 2013

Evelyn Elizabeth Whitehead age 83 of Maryville passed away at home on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. She was a member of Tuckaleechee Chapel Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: Parents, Ben & Mamie Burchfield; Brother, Ed Burchfield; Sister, Betty Ridings; Husband, Lester Whitehead. Survivors include: Son & Daughter-in-law, Joe & Nancy Whitehead; Daughter & Son-in-law, Linda & Robert Garner; Grandchildren,...

Betty Jo Buchanan

Betty Jo Buchanan

Sep 17, 2013

Betty Jo Pilkey Inman Buchanan, born February 14, 1940 passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at home. Betty retired after 30 years of service with UT Hospital. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of Lamplight Church. Preceded in death by: Parents, Nettie & Leonard Pilkey; Brothers, Troy Pilkey and Glen Pilkey; Sister, Mary Sue...

Grace A. Hatcher

Grace A. Hatcher

Sep 14, 2013

Grace Hatcher, a very loving and sweet wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother has peacefully passed away. Grace Patty Hatcher of Walland, TN, was taken into the loving arms of God and his angels on Saturday morning, September 14, 2013, at Baptist Health Care Center in Lenoir City, TN. Grace was born on April 22, 1922, in Sevier County, TN, and...

Dallas Edward Jenkins

Dallas Edward Jenkins

Sep 14, 2013

Dallas Edward Jenkins age 66 of Rockford passed away Saturday, September 14, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was an avid bluegrass musician who was well known in Blount County. Dallas was a retired Teamster and loved fishing. Preceded in death by his parents, Vester and Emmer Jenkins; sister, Joyce Wilson. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Linda Jenkins;...

Juliana Rosemary  Crose

Juliana Rosemary Crose

Sep 13, 2013

Juliana Rosemary Crose, age 86 and resident of Maryville, TN, left this mortal life on 13 September 2013, to return home to her Lord Jesus Christ. Of strong Christian faith, she was a member of Union Grove United Methodist Church, Friendsville, TN. Born in Baiting Hollow, Long Island, NY, she lived many years in New Windsor, NY. She graduated the...

Denise A.  Abraham

Denise A. Abraham

Sep 12, 2013

Denise A. Abraham age 62 of Alcoa, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2013 at the family home. She was a member of Praise Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by: Parents, Harvey & Mary Rebenstorf. Survivors include: Husband of 31 years, Will Abraham; Sons & Daughter-in-law, Erich & Jessica Weber and Joshua Aaron Abraham; Daughter, Brigette Benson; Grandchildren, Jonathon and Matthew...

E. Velma McMahan

E. Velma McMahan

Sep 12, 2013

E. Velma McMahan, 90, died September 12, 2013, in Gastonia, N.C., after a short illness. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee, but spent most of her adult life in West Virginia. She was a longtime member of a number of Baptist churches including First Baptist in Beckley, WV, Lincoya Hills Baptist in Donelson, TN, and Parkwood Baptist, Gastonia, NC, and...

Clifford Paul Long

Clifford Paul Long

Sep 12, 2013

Clifford Paul Long age 89 of Maryville, TN passed away Thursday, September 12, 2013 at the family home. He was a World War II Veteran, brick mason for over 50 years in Blount County. Clifford retired from Alcoa and was a member of their 25-Year Club. He is a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: Wife,...

Sandra L. Rayba

Sandra L. Rayba

Sep 9, 2013

Sandra L. Rayba age 66 of Maryville passed away Monday, September 9, 2013 at Kindred Healthcare in Loudon, TN. She attended Maryville Pilgrim Holiness Church. Preceded in death by: Father, William J. Manning; two sisters. Survivors include: Husband, John Rayba; Son & Daughter-in-law, Rick & Kim Trombley; Daughters & Sons-in-law, Dawn & Robert McCarter, Angela & Johnny Teffeteller, and Kristina...

Dennis Royden Strunk

Dennis Royden Strunk

Sep 7, 2013

Dennis Royden Strunk, age 69, of Maryville, TN, formerly of Reading, PA, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2013 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Dennis was Vice President of International Marketing and Sales for Fieldcrest Cannon, providing 23 years of service. Preceded in death by: Son, Morgan Strunk; Son-in-law, Robert Murphy; Mother, Dorothy Bitler. Survivors include: Wife, Camise Paschall Strunk; Daughters, Shelby...

Steve Houston McNeilly

Steve Houston McNeilly

Sep 3, 2013

Steve Houston McNeilly born July 16, 1951, departed this life at 6:00 AM, Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Steve was a member of West Miller's Cove Primitive Baptist Church. He was a heavy equipment operator, farmer and sawyer. He will be missed greatly by his family, neighbors, friends and his caregivers, his sister & brother-in-law, Lynn &...

Jules George Flemming, Jr.

Jules George Flemming, Jr.

Sep 2, 2013

Jules George Flemming, Jr., age 89, transformed as an earthly angel to a heavenly angel on Monday, September 2, 2013 at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, TN. He was born in Clinton, NJ, to the late Jules and Estella Flemming. Jules was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired, after 30 years of employment, as General Foreman wit Mack...

Kelsey Lex Nichols

Kelsey Lex Nichols

Aug 31, 2013

Kelsey Lex Nichols age 79 of Maryville passed away Saturday, August 31, 2013 at Renaissance Terrace in Harriman. He was a retired minister from Faith Baptist Church in Lafayette, IN and a Veteran of the United States Navy. Lex coached basketball, baseball, softball, and tennis where he had a huge impact on the youth in each community he lived in....

Juanita M. Hammond

Juanita M. Hammond

Aug 30, 2013

Juanita Hammond age 90 of Maryville passed away August 30, 2013 at Kindred Healthcare Center. Preceded in death by: Husband, George Glenn Hammond. Survivors include: Son & Daughter-in-law, Mike & Mary Hammond of Rossville, GA; Daughter & Son-in-law, Barbara Hammond Jones & John (Tommy) Jones; Grandchildren, Mark Jones & Paula, Karen Russell & Steve, Jerry Hammond & Fiancé Becky; Great-Grandchildren,...