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Willard Gene Williams

Willard Gene Williams

Mar 27, 2013

Willard Gene Williams age 78 of Maryville died suddenly Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center after a brief illness. Willard was a graduate of Friendsville High School Class of 1953. He was a veteran of U.S. Air Force and retired from TVA with 25 years of service. Preceded in death by: Parents, Claude & Ithel...

Evan Boyd Souther

Evan Boyd Souther

Mar 27, 2013

Evan Boyd Souther age 97 of Maryville, TN passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Evan was born in Wilkesboro, North Carolina on January 28, 1916. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He worked for over 25 years as a metallurgist at the Aluminum Company of America. Evan was an avid gardener. Preceded in death by:...

Dorothe (Dee) Lidvall

Dorothe (Dee) Lidvall

Mar 26, 2013

Dorothe (Dee) Lidvall passed away peacefully with her family Tuesday, March 26th, at Shannondale Health Center in Maryville, TN. Dee was born December 30, 1926 in Chicago, IL, the first of two children of Walter and Adeline Hausmann. She grew up in Joliet, IL and after graduating from Joliet Township High School, attended and graduated from Iowa State University where...

C.  Michael Wardell

C. Michael Wardell

Mar 22, 2013

C. Michael Wardell, 60, Alcoa passed away March 22, 2013 at his residence in Alcoa. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ferba and Ralph Keener; step-son, Tom Gray. He is survived by his wife Pam of Alcoa; daughter, Jennifer Zadakaus and husband, Lee of Murfreesboro; mother, Doris Wardell of Seymour; sister, Pat Reed and husband, Jim of Clinton;...

Ethel Mae Ratledge

Ethel Mae Ratledge

Mar 21, 2013

Ethel Mae Whitehead Ratledge, age 104 of Walland, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2013. She was born December 20, 1908 and was a retired teacher for over 40 years in Blount County Schools. She was preceded in death by her parents, John & Sara Whitehead; sisters, Pearl Eledge, Lucy Adams, Alice Davis; brothers, Dennis, Doc, Tom, Fred, George, Dan &...

Michael Dale Yates

Michael Dale Yates

Mar 20, 2013

Michael Dale Yates, age 45, of Maryville passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Blount Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, March 24, 2013 in the Trinity Chapel of Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 983-1000 To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Michael Dale Yates please visit our Sympathy...

Deanna Joy Dixon Higgins

Deanna Joy Dixon Higgins

Mar 19, 2013

Deanna Dixon Higgins age 30 of Maryville passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at home. She was a member of Forest Hill Baptist Church. She was a wonderful homemaker who loved her family, pets, and playing games and puzzles. Deanna was a beautiful soul who will be deeply loved and missed by those she leaves behind. Preceded in death...

Julia F. Read

Julia F. Read

Mar 19, 2013

Julia F. Read, 86, of Maryville, TN passed away on March 19, 2013 at Kindred Health Care. Preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Ward O. Read. They will be buried together in Clearfield, PA. She is survived by her daughters, Sally (Jim) Morris, Kay (Larry) Andrews, and Donna Read; her sons, Ward O. "Butch" (Gail) Read, Jr....

Betty Ellen Monday

Betty Ellen Monday

Mar 19, 2013

Betty Ellen Monday age 75 passed away March 19, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Tom Monday. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law; Tommy and Melanie Monday, Billy and Stephanie Monday, Daughters and sons-in-law; Mary and Robert Garner, Lynn and David Davis, Nancy and Gary Rudder. She will also be missed by many grandchildren and...

Debra Ann Klotzbeecher

Debra Ann Klotzbeecher

Mar 18, 2013

Debbie Klotzbeecher age 57 of Maryville, passed away Monday, March 18, 2013 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Everett Hills Baptist Church. Debbie retired from Charter Communications Company. She was a loving mother and wife. Her husband, Ken Klotzbeecher passed away in February 2010. Debbie left behind her only daughter, Amanda Klotzbeecher, age 23 of Maryville. Debbie...

Richard D Hines, Sr

Richard D Hines, Sr

Mar 18, 2013

Richard was born at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami Florida July 26th, 1943 the last of five children to Judith Harriet Bush-Hines and James Houston Hines. He lost both parents at a young age, but was fortunate to be fostered by a loving couple who were friends of the family. The Nobles raised him on Marathon Island in the Florida...

Mary Christine Kelso

Mary Christine Kelso

Mar 18, 2013

Mary Christine Kelso, 72, passed away on March 18, 2013. Christine was a loving wife, mother, mamaw, great-mamaw. and mother-in-law. She loved canning. She loved working with plants and was an avid UT sports fan. She was a supporter of K&E Racing. Christine was preceded in death by: father, Clarence Blair; sister, Shelby Chapman; niece, Missy Giles; several brothers-in-law. Survivors...

Edward Benjamin Russell

Edward Benjamin Russell

Mar 18, 2013

Eddie Russell, age 25, of Maryville, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2013. Eddie left behind many who will always love him, including his true love, Autumn Young; their greatest joy, son, Barron; mom, Patricia; brothers, Chico, Tony, Ruben; sisters, Virginia and Courtnee; along with so many people who called him best friend. Other special people in Eddie's life include...

Dana Darlene Jenkins

Dana Darlene Jenkins

Mar 18, 2013

Dana Darlene Jenkins, age 51 went to meet her Lord and Savior on March 18, 2013. Graduated in 1979 from Central High School, Knoxville, TN. Loving wife and mother resided with her husband and son in Maryville, TN. Preceeded by: Father: Kenneth Eugene Wilson, Sister: Angela Olsen, Grandparents: Buford & Mary Evelyn Wilson, Lawrence & Lee Peterson, Nephew: Brad Baron...

Dennis F. Lewis

Dennis F. Lewis

Mar 18, 2013

Dennis Franklin Lewis, 60, of Maryville, passed away at home March 18, 2013. He was born July 29, 1952 in Knoxville to parents Drewey and Juanita Lewis. He loved his family, and was especially proud of his only son Kevin, and grandson Hunter. He was a Christian and spoke of God and his beliefs that there would someday be a...

Donald Winston Newton

Donald Winston Newton

Mar 16, 2013

Donald Winston Newton age 89 of Maryville, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013 at Shannondale of Maryville. He was employed with TVA for 36 years and was a founding member of the West Knoxville Friends Meeting. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Newton; sons, Donald Newton Jr., William Newton and their families and Richard Newton. A meeting of remembrance...

Diane Wear Headrick

Diane Wear Headrick

Mar 16, 2013

Diane Wear Headrick age 67 of Townsend passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital in Savannah, GA. She was a lifetime member of Bethel Baptist Church and retired from Delta Airlines. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Nellie Wear. Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Lowell...

Lenore Ruth Whitehead

Lenore Ruth Whitehead

Mar 12, 2013

Lenore Ruth (Ridings) Whitehead a longtime resident of Murrysville, PA, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013 in Roanoke, VA. She was born June 17, 1917 in Friendsville, TN. She was predeceased by her husband Daniel L. Whitehead and leaves behind two brothers Charles Avery "Bus" Ridings of Maryville, TN, and Alex "Bill" Ridings of Kingston, TN, as well as three...

Dr. John K. Thomas

Dr. John K. Thomas

Mar 12, 2013

John Kyle Thomas, Ph.D., died at his home on March 12, 2013. Born November 30, 1952 in Memphis, Tennessee, John grew up in Bristol, earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Austin Peay State University, and completed his PhD at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He was a Professor of history at Roane State Community College, where he was beloved...

John William Carr

John William Carr

Mar 11, 2013

John William Carr, age 57, of Maryville, TN returned home to our heavenly Father on Monday, March 11, 2013. John retired from the United States Air Force as highly decorated Master Sergeant after 20 years of dedicated service. During his accomplished career, he served with Unit 20 CRS (ACC) in support of Operation Desert Shield/Storm. He also served with the...