Brenda Carol Tindell
May 31, 2012
Brenda Carol Ridings Tindell age 66 of Tallassee passed away Thursday, May 31, 2012 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Six Mile Baptist Church, strong believer in faith, family and her church. Preceded in death by: Parents, John Sr. & Lois Ridings; Brother, Tommy Ridings; Nephew, Roger Ridings; Son-in-law, Clarence Ammons. Survivors include: Husband, Bob "Kojak" Tindell;...
Donald E. Carruba
May 28, 2012
Donald E. "Ratchet" Carruba; age 72, of Friendsville, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2012 at his home working and doing what he loved to do. He was a member of Unitia Holiness Church. Ratchet worked as an ASE and FORD certified mechanic for 25 years at Maryville Ford dealerships and at his home in his garage helping his many...
John Robert Ledet
May 27, 2012
John Robert Ledet age 39 of Maryville passed away Sunday, May 27, 2012 at Blount Memorial Hospital. John was employed with Springgreen Irrigation Services. He was an avid outdoorsman who truly enjoyed his fishing. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, and a true friend who will be deeply loved and missed by those who knew him. Preceded...
Mrs. Margaret Finley
May 23, 2012
Margaret Louise Winter Finley born, January 26, 1921 in Knoxville, TN on Millerstown Pike, passed away at home in Rockford, TN on May 23, 2012. She was of the Presbyterian faith. Margaret retired after 30 years of service as a Reimbursements Officer with the State of Tennessee and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Preceded in death by:...
Glenn Grubb
May 23, 2012
Rev. Glenn A. Grubb, Sr., born May 25, 1928, was released from this life May 23, 2012, to be embraced by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, whose good news he preached for sixty years. Preacher Grubb was an avid fisherman who loved overnight trips to Fontana with his sons and friends. He was most recently a member of First...
Jerry Franklin
May 21, 2012
Jerry David "Cowboy" Franklin age 67 of Greenback passed away Monday, May 21, 2012 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by: Parents, WC & Ruby Lee Franklin; Brother, Tom Franklin. Survivors include: Wife, Betty Jo Franklin; Brothers, Joe Franklin and Jack Franklin. Family and friends will assemble for graveside service and inurnment at 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 24, 2012...
Reona Connatser
May 20, 2012
Reona Russell Connatser, age 88, joined many of her loved ones in heaven on May 20, 2012. Surrounded by family members at her home in Maryville, she passed away peacefully after being ill for some time. Preceded in death to eternal life by parents, Joseph A. & Ollie Freeman Russell; brothers, James (Buddy), Fred, Bill, Phillip, and Joe Russell; sisters,...
Mrs. Judith Ann Morgan
May 17, 2012
Judith Ann Morgan, age 68, of Maryville, went home to be with her Lord & Savior Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Blount Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. Mrs. Morgan was a lifelong member of Everett Hills Baptist Church serving as a Sunday School Teacher and Children's Nursery for many years. She was a gifted hairdresser formerly owning and operating...
Enoch and Elijah Clabough
May 16, 2012
Enoch and Elijah Clabough of Maryville passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Blount Memorial Hospital. They are children of Pastor Lucas and Angie Clabough of Maryville. Other family members are Blaze, Pierce, and Knox Clabough. A private interment service will be held at Grandview Cemetery. A public memorial gathering is planned for Friday, May 18, 2012 from 5:30...
Willie Kate McDonald
May 15, 2012
Willie Kate Jones McDonald, age 93 of Greenback passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at the family home with loving caretakers Michael & Tammie Raines & daughters, Megan and Mandy, at her bedside. She was born November 11, 1918 in Loudon County, the daughter of the late Mason & Maude McNabb Jones. Willie Kate graduated from Greenback High School in...
Beulah Ruth Franklin Ownby
May 13, 2012
Beulah Ruth Franklin Ownby, age 95, of Townsend passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She was born in Townsend, TN and raised in Elkmont and Tremont, TN. She retired from Robertshaw-Fultons in Knoxville with 35 years of service. She is preceded in death by her husband, Wiley Ownby; parents, William F. &...
Rebecca Joy Grigsby Mathews
May 12, 2012
Rebecca Joy Grigsby Mathews, 99 years young and a long-time resident at Asbury Place, Maryville, passed away May 12, 2012, at Blount Memorial Hospital. Lively and positive of mind, she was in good health until recent complications with pneumonia, Joy enjoyed a full and active life and was beloved by a wide array of friends and family. Born and raised...
Joyce McCroskey
May 11, 2012
Joyce Inabinet McCroskey, age 80, passed away peacefully at home on May 10, 2012, surrounded by her family. Joyce was born August 24, 1931 in St. Matthews, South Carolina. She married David LeQuire McCroskey on June 17, 1954. She received her RN from the Medical University of South Carolina and her BSN from Vanderbilt University. She and David moved to...
Anna Belle Pittman
May 11, 2012
Anna Belle Hammontree Pittman age 97 of Greenback passed away Friday, May 11, 2012 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a lifetime member of Oakland United Methodist Church and a loving mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by: Husband, Harold A. Pittman; Daughter, Johnnie Brown; Brothers, Claude, Roy B. Jr., and Billy John Hammontree; Son-in-law, Ralph Frank. Survivors include: Son...
Eugene Darrell Blankenship
May 11, 2012
Eugene Darrell Blankenship passed away Friday, May 11, 2012. He is survived by three daughters and their spouses; Kelli (Warren) Morelock, Kim (Brian) Anderson, Judy (Bill) Wright; grandchildren, Heather and Warren Morelock, Chase (Stephanie) Anderson, Megan (Drew) St. John; one brother, Hugh (Anita) Blankenship; nephews, Hughie, Sammy, and Bobby; nieces Lisa, Rita, Becky, Cathy; dear friends Bob and Shirley Adams....
Jean Jenkins
May 9, 2012
Jean Jenkins, age 76 of Townsend passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Jean was a special lady and the light of her family's life. She will never be forgotten. Jean was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by: Husband, Gerald Edward Jenkins; Parents, Francis & Edna Sloboda; Son, Ronald Jenkins; Daughter, Georgie Jenkins....
Jennifer Jennings
May 9, 2012
Jennifer L. Jennings, age 50 of Maryville passed away, surrounded by family, Wednesday, May 9, 2012. Preceded in death by her father, Louis Vernon Cox. Survived by: her husband of 35 years, John L. Jennings; her daughters, Brandy Jennings-Smith and Makayla L. Jennings; her grandchildren, Kelsey Rivers, Kory Sykes and Kierra Jennings; her mother, Martha Cox; her sisters, Teresa Breedlove,...
John Franklin Frank Smith
May 5, 2012
John Franklin "Frank" Smith, age 76 of Maryville, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2012 peacefully at home. Frank was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church and operated the Concessions at the Knoxville News Sentinel for 39 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alice and Carter Smith; brothers, David and Herman Smith; sisters, Kay Eschler and Geraldine...
Bud Tipton
May 3, 2012
Bud (Elvis Houston) Tipton age 77 of Maryville went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He retired from Alcoa and was a member of their 25-Year Club. Bud was a member of Old Piney Grove Baptist Church. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother and friend who will deeply missed by...
Lillie Jane Dyer
May 2, 2012
Lillie Jane Dyer, born January 20, 1926 went to be with her Lord on Wednesday May 2, 2012 at Blount Memorial Hospital at the age of 86 with family at her side. Lillie was a resident of Maryville, TN. Preceded in death by: Husband, Sammie Dee Dyer; Father and Mother, Dan & Hattie Bunch; Brothers, George, Glenn, and Edison Bunch;...