Dr. Jay T. Knippen
May 11, 2013
Dr. Jay T. Knippen passed away May 11, 2013 at his home in Tampa, FL. Born in 1936 in Elmhurst, IL to parents Julian and Regina Knippen. He is survived by his wife Sandy; daughter, Brenda and husband Mark; son, Jeff and wife Daisy and their children Soren and Ilan; sister, Gerilynne Knippen, and a Ford 8N tractor. After growing...
Dallas D.C. Payne
May 10, 2013
Dallas C. "D.C." Payne, age 83, of Maryville, passed away peacefully at his family home on Friday, May 10, 2013. He was a longtime active member of Forest Hill Baptist Church who enjoyed helping in any way especially as the Sunday School Bus driver. He had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and picnics. He was a loving and devoted...
James "Jay" Colvin
May 6, 2013
James "Jay" Colvin age 42 of Louisville, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2013 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He worked at the Blount County Sheriff's Office as a Patrol Officer and was a former member of the Blount County SWAT Team and served on the Drug Task Force for two years. Jay graduated from William Blount High School and was...
Joseph Paul Barr
May 6, 2013
Joseph Paul Barr, age 72, of Maryville, passed away Monday, May 6, 2013 at Shannondale of Maryville. Joe was born in Centrallia, Illinois. He was educated at Kaskaskia Community College and Southern Illinois University. By profession he was an accountant in both the states of Maryland and Virginia. He received the Certified Public Accountant in 1971. He was a member...
Myrna Faye Hall
May 5, 2013
Myrna Boring Hall age 82 of Maryville passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013 at Little Creek Nursing Center. Myrna lived in Cades Cove until 1944. Her father, Murray Boring, was the postmaster for Cades Cove and their house was the post office. Myrna started school at Cades Cove Consolidated School, and later the students were moved to the Cable School...
Sheila F. Oakley
May 4, 2013
Sheila Oakley age 58 went to be with the Lord, Saturday, May 4, 2013. Preceded in death by: Father & Mother, Estill & Ina Catron of Maryville; Sisters, Earnestine Catron of Maryville, Janet Catron of GA, and Arbutus Lane of Maryville. Survivors include: Husband, Stephen Oakley of Walland; Mother & Father-in-law, Virginia E. & James C. Oakley of Maryville; Sister...
Jonnie Ruth Carpenter
May 4, 2013
Jonnie Ruth Carpenter of Friendsville passed away Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Asbury Place Maryville. Private family memorial service will be held at Grandview Cemetery. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithMaryville.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Jonnie Ruth Carpenter please visit our Sympathy Store.
Archie W. Bennett
May 3, 2013
Archie W. Bennett age 67 of Maryville went to join his family in Heaven on Friday, May 03, 2013 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Archie was a Deacon at Smoky View Baptist Church. He retired from the United States Army and Denso. Preceded in death by: Parents, James & Lois Bennett. Survivors include: Wife of 49 years, Christine Jones Bennett; Sons...
Dorothy (Jean) Cook
May 2, 2013
Dorothy I. (Jean) Cook, age 80 of Maryville, TN went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, May 2, 2013. She was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church and employed with the Kresge-Kmart Corp. for 20 years. Dorothy was a loving mother who will be forever remembered by her sons and all those that loved and cherished her. She...
Opal Ailene Lancaster
May 1, 2013
Opal Ailene Newman Lancaster age 95, of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013. No services are scheduled at this time. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, 865-983-1000, www.SmithMaryville.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Opal Ailene Lancaster please visit our Sympathy Store.
Robert "Bobby" Arwood
Apr 29, 2013
Robert "Bobby" L. Arwood age 69 of Rockford passed away Monday, April 29, 2013 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Riverview Baptist Church and a Veteran of the United States Army. Bobby retired as an Electrician with I.B.E.W. Local 270. He was a graduate of Porter High School and a member of Rockford Masonic Lodge #469 F...
James "Jim" Hill
Apr 29, 2013
James Patton (Jim) Hill of Maryville, born August 31, 1943 and passed away April 29, 2013 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He graduated from Lanier High School in 1961 and worked early on in Washington D.C. with the CIA. He returned to Blount County to continue his college education at Hiwassee and UT. He worked 32 years as manager and adjuster...
Margaret C. Holdway
Apr 28, 2013
Margaret C. Holdway, age 91, passed away peacefully April 28, 2013 and is now with her heavenly Father. She was a member of First Baptist Church Alcoa. Preceded in death by: Husband, Charles Winfred Holdway; Son-in-law, Tim Bledsoe. Survivors include: Daughter, Brenda Bledsoe; Daughter & Son-in-law, Patty & John Miller; Grandchildren, Tim C. Bledsoe (Renee) and Beverle Bledsoe-Carpenter; Great Grandchildren,...
Margaret Davis Coulter
Apr 23, 2013
Margaret Louise Davis Coulter "Ms. Margaret" age 93, of Maryville passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Transitional Care. She was a member of Broadway Baptist Church where she taught nursery for 64+ years. Margaret was a graduate of Everett High School and East Tennessee State Teachers College. Preceded in death by: Husband, Charles "Shorty" T. Coulter; Parents, Tip &...
Sandra Lee Lowe
Apr 22, 2013
Sandra "Sandy" Millsaps Lowe age 63 of Walland passed away Monday, April 22, 2013 at Blount Memorial Hospital surrounded by her children. She was an active member of Rocky Branch Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed volunteering at the Baptist Center, especially at Christmas. Sandy loved and adored her family and was especially proud of her grandkids. Preceded in death by:...
Claire Rebecca Hayes
Apr 18, 2013
Claire Rebecca Hayes our Bright sunshine for over 18 years has gone on this day April 18, 2013. She will always be with us whenever the sun touches us. She is survived by: Mother, Jeanenne Hayes; Father, Charles Hayes; Sisters, Jeanenne, Josephine, Marybeth, and Emma; Brother, Brandon & wife Meghan and their daughter, Indigo; Dog, Harry. Funeral service will be...
Willie Rose Allen
Apr 18, 2013
Willie Rose Allen, age 87, died April 18, 2013 at Shannondale. Willie Rose spent her life devoted to being a wonderful wife, mother, and a very active member of Broadway United Methodist Church. She loved to entertain guests at her house. She was preceded in death by her husband of 6 decades, William (Bill) Allen, and a grandson Allen Culberson....
Bessie L. Kennedy
Apr 17, 2013
Bessie Williams Brewer Kennedy, age 90 of Maryville passed away Wednesday April 17, 2013 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Kennedy, sisters Betty and Edna Williams, and Novella Hudgens, brother, Gene Williams, grandson Eddie Williams. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law Kenneth and Sue Williams, grandchildren Dale Williams and Stacie Williams. Family and friends...
Hugh Alexander Rickard
Apr 17, 2013
Hugh Alexander "Rick" Rickard age 93 of Maryville passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at his home. He was a member of Maryville First Baptist Church. He previously attended Trinity Presbyterian Church of Alcoa where he was a deacon & Sunday school teacher for many years. Rick especially enjoyed singing in the choir. He was a Veteran of the United...
Sawyer Mason Adams
Apr 16, 2013
Sawyer "Peanut" Mason Adams, precious son of Kayla Gurley and Nicholas Adams, Friendsville, TN, passed away on April 16 2013. He is being greeted, and cuddled so softly, in Heaven by his "Nana" (Nana's little man), Carol Bain and mourned on Earth by his "Papaw" Walt Bain (Papaw's little love bug), "Mamaw" Tennie French (Mamaw's little buddy), "Peapaw" Charles French...