Betty Fox Kirkland
Jan 15, 2012
Betty Fox Kirkland, age 93 died January 15, 2012 at Asbury Place, born January 12, 1919 in Utica, NY to Clarence L. Fox and Ernestine Dennig Fox. Betty completed 3 years of college, 2 years at Green Mountain Junior College and 1 year at Catherine Gibbs Secretarial School in Boston. She worked for many years as executive secretary for National...
Rita Joyce Blanton
Jan 14, 2012
Rita Joyce Blanton, age 86, of Friendsville, died Saturday, January 14, 1912 at Brakebill Nursing Facility. She attended the 2nd United Methodist Church of Knoxville and was the pianist for the Sunday School Class. She was born July 27, 1925 the daughter of Charles and Anna Mayer Blanton and was a graduate of Rule High School in 1943. Miss Blanton...
Phyllis Lee Campbell
Jan 11, 2012
Phyllis Lee “Sarge�? Campbell age 68 of Maryville went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at home. She was a member of Meadowview Church and a veteran of the United States Army. Preceded in death by: Husband, Sylus Campbell; Daughter, Patricia Campbell; Brother, Donald Marsh; Parents, Delores Rodgers & Phil Marsh. Survivors include: Son, Shane Campbell; Daughters,...
Ollie Houston Chambers
Jan 11, 2012
Ollie Big O Houston Chambers, WW II Veteran, age 89, of Jacksonville, FL went to walk with God on Jan. 11, 2012, with family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Imogene, his daughters, Sarah (Mike), Sherrie (Dave) and Zena (Jack), 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. During his last few years Darren (Susan), his...
Tomie Burchfield
Jan 10, 2012
Tomie Burchfield age 81, went to sleep here on earth to wake up in heaven with his beloved wife of 61 years, Nellie and his son, Johnny on Monday, January 9, 2012. Tomie was born in Cades Cove to Lydia Burchfield in Chestnut Flats on Parsons Branch Road. When leaving the Cove, he started Townsend School. He graduated High School...
Edith Mae Burns
Jan 8, 2012
Edith Mae Burns, age 91, of Maryville, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Maryville Healthcare. Mrs. Burns was preceded in death by husband, Glen Wayne Burns and grandchildren, Rodney Morgan, Bryan Burns. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Barbara Burns; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Austin Morgan; grandchildren, John Morgan, Chuck Burns, Sharon Wadell, and Prima Simmons;...
Wilma Dean Meme Reed
Jan 6, 2012
Wilma Dean “Meme�? Reed age 68 of Maryville passed away Friday, January 6, 2012 at Colonial Hills Nursing Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Guy Irwin and Rena Heaton Irwin; brothers, Doyle Lynn Irwin and Andrew Dexter Irwin. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Patrick C. Reed; daughters, Melanie Ann Reed, Bethany “Beth�? Joiner and...
Marvin Lewis Pharris
Jan 6, 2012
Marvin Lewis Pharris age 65 of Greenback departed this life on Friday, January 6, 2012 after an extended illness. Marvin gave many years to coaching little league baseball in both Alcoa and Morristown, and taught many young men the fundamentals of baseball and life. He was an avid show car fan and spent several years prior to his illness showing...
Robert Hilten
Jan 6, 2012
Robert Hilten age 89 of Alcoa passed away Friday, January 6, 2012 at Asbury Place of Maryville. He was an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church of The Holston Conference for 40 years. Robert was very active in the Southeastern Jurisdictional Historical Society. Preceded in death by: Wife, Sarah Frances Lenoir Hilten; Sister, Eva Hilten. Survivors include: Sons &...
Murray Clinton Cox, Jr.
Jan 5, 2012
Murray Clinton Cox Jr. , age 83, of Maryville, went to be with the God he trusted Thursday, January 5, 2012, surrounded by family. He was a proud graduate of the Class of 1949 Texas A & M University. A native of Houston, Texas, he lived in Beaumont, Texas until moving to Maryville in 1994. In Beaumont, he owned Phillips...
William Herbert Eaton, Sr.
Jan 5, 2012
Eaton, William Herbert Sr. age 73 of Maryville went home to be with Jesus on January 5, 2012. He was of baptist faith. He was an electronics teacher in Knoxville for many years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was an amazing husband and father. Preceded in death by his parents Ben and Nettie Eaton: brother Jim...
Mary Ellis Beal
Jan 4, 2012
MARY ELLIS BEAL died January 4, 2012 at Asbury Place following a stroke on Christmas Day. She was 88. With Her husband, C. Monroe “Sonny�? Beal, who died in 1983, she was co-owner and operator of Beal Office Supply Company for more than three decades. Her first career was as an airplane mechanic at Tyndall Air Field in Panama City,...
Delbart M. Williams
Jan 4, 2012
Delbart M. Williams, 82 of Friendsville, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2012. Delbart retired as a Chief Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force with 24 years of service. He then retired from Schlegel/BTR after 14 years where he was known by many as “Sarge.�? Mr. Williams was an accomplished artist and musician. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting....
Joyce Sweet
Jan 3, 2012
Joyce Powell Sweet born January 14, 1940 passed away Tuesday January 3, 2012 at University of Tennessee Medical Center. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents Lennie and Ottis Powell. She is survived by her husband Rev. William L. (Buddy) Sweet; Sons and Daughters-in-law Johnny and Jo Ann Sweet , Lenville and Connie Sweet; Daughter and Son-in-law Rebekah and...
Mack Fleming
Jan 3, 2012
Mack E. Fleming, age 95, of Maryville, born in Greenville, NC on January 10, 1916, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Survived by: Companion, Bernita Woodby; Daughter & Son-in-law, Yvonne & Herbert Brown; Granddaughter, Elizabeth & Tim Mosley; Great-Granddaughter, Madison; Bernita’s Children & Special Friends, Bill Woodby and Patsy Woodby Ledford. Burial services are Friday, January...
Leonard Murphy
Jan 3, 2012
Leonard Ivan Murphy of Maryville passed away Tuesday, January 03, 2012 at home. Preceded in death by: Father, Wade Murphy Sr.; Mother, Vera Jean Haggard; Brother, Paul Lewis. Survivors include: Brothers & Sisters-in-law, Max & Susie Lewis and Martin & Fay Murphy all of Maryville; Sisters, Penny Carter Dowlin and Nora Lewis Penson all of Maryville; several nieces, nephews, great...
Eva Mae Adams
Jan 2, 2012
Eva Mae Adams age 84 of Maryville, born March 8, 1927 in Rogersville, Alabama went to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, January 2, 2012. She was a member of West Maryville Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: Husband, Wm. Ray Adams. Survivors include: Daughter & Son-in-law, Pat & Larry Caldwell of Maryville; Daughter, Sharon Adams of Morristown; Grandchildren,...
Carl Ray Beaver
Dec 31, 2011
Carl “Ray�? Beaver age 85 of Maryville passed away Saturday, December 31, 2011 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of United Auto Workers. Preceded in death by: Parents, G.B. & Grace Beaver; Wife, Unetta Beaver; Sister, Wanda Tipton; Brother, Ralph Beaver. Survivors include: Daughter & Son-in-law, Patty & Chris Drouin; Grandchildren, Michael & Darren Garner; Great-Grandchildren, Catherine, Bridget,...
Kenneth R. Spires
Dec 31, 2011
Kenneth R. Spires age 82 of Greenback, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at Loudon Healthcare Center. Mr. Spires had a deep and devoted love for our Lord and Creator. He was a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church where he loved to sing in the church choir. He was a lifelong...
Betty R. Jones
Dec 31, 2011
Betty J. Jones age 81 of Maryville, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2011 at Hillcrest West Healthcare Center. She was a member of Broadway Baptist Church and was active in the Golden Globe Choir. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hershel Arthur Jones; sons, Jerry Bolton, David Bolton & Robert Jones; parents, Harry & Hester Long; brothers, Charles...