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Archie W. Bennett

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Dr. Robert T. Smith

Dr. Robert T. Smith

Apr 15, 2013

Dr. Robert T. Smith – age 51 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones, on April 15, 2013. Dr. Smith battled pancreatic cancer for 3 years. Dr. Smith was a 1980 graduate of Oak Ridge High School and a 1984 graduate of the University of Tennessee. He earned a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the...

Walter G. Cole, Jr.

Walter G. Cole, Jr.

Apr 13, 2013

Walter G. Cole, Jr., age 72, of Maryville, formerly Mobile, AL, passed away Saturday, April12, 2013, at home surrounded by his family. "Cole," as he was affectionately known by his family and close friends, received his Bachelor Degree in Commerce and Business Administration from the University of Alabama followed by his Juris Doctor degree from Alabama's Farrah School of Law....

Josephine W. Leith

Josephine W. Leith

Apr 13, 2013

Josephine W. Leith age 92 of Rockford passed away Saturday, April 13, 2012 at her home. She was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church and was retired from the Federal Government. Preceded in death by her husband, George E. Leith, Sr.; sister, Dorothy Shell; brother, William Wilson. Survivors include her sons, Robert Leith, James Leith, and George E. Leith,...

Gary D. Crabtree

Gary D. Crabtree

Apr 13, 2013

Gary Drew Crabtree, age 68, died Saturday, April 13, 2013 in Indian Land, SC. He was born January 28, 1945 in Humboldt, TN, the son of the late Clint Wilson Crabtree and Olive Genrose Reasons Crabtree and was the husband of Mary Younce-Crabtree. Mr. Crabtree retired from Progress Energy, served our country in the United States Navy, and was of...

Ethel Gibson Huskey

Ethel Gibson Huskey

Apr 10, 2013

Ethel Frye Gibson Huskey, age 88, of Maryville, went home to be with The Lord on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at Asbury Place of Maryville. Mrs. Huskey was a member of East Walland Baptist Church and was retired as an Inspector from Levi Strauss Co. She is preceded in death by her parents, Webster and Lucy Frye; son, David Gibson;...

Nancy Tilley

Nancy Tilley

Apr 10, 2013

Nancy Tilley went to be with the Lord following an extended illness on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at Asbury Healthcare Center. She was born September 4, 1936 to R.S. ("Prof") & Katherine Howard of Madisonville. Nancy received degrees from Union University, University of Memphis, and Carver School of Missions and Social Work. She served as a pastor's wife for many...

Rev. W. Clyde Tilley

Rev. W. Clyde Tilley

Apr 9, 2013

Rev. W. Clyde Tilley passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013 after a brief illness, at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was born to James & Nellie Tilley on March 12, 1935 in Sweetwater, TN. He was educated at Harrison-Chilhowee Baptist Academy, Carson-Newman College, University of Memphis, and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Ph.D. from the latter. He served as pastor...