OBITUARY LISTING


Delbart M. Williams

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Claude Jr Johnson

Claude Jr Johnson

Dec 30, 2011

Claude “Jr�? Johnson age 80 of Townsend, passed away Friday, December 30, 2011 at Colonial Hills Nursing Home. He retired from the National Park Service after 30 years of service. Claude was a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude & Nell Johnson. Survivors include his wife of 59 years,...

Shirley Maude Fox

Shirley Maude Fox

Dec 30, 2011

Shirley Maude Fox age 91 of Shannondale of Maryville, passed away Friday, December 30, 2011. She was born and reared in Saskatchewan Canada and later lived in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In 1953 she, and her husband Andy and their two children moved to California. In 1993 she moved to Tennessee, living in Knoxville. She spent much of her retirement years traveling...

Richard Kirst

Richard Kirst

Dec 28, 2011

Richard Eugene Kirst age 68 of Maryville went home to be with Jesus Christ his Lord on Wednesday, December 28, 2011. Retired from ALCOA as a Machinist Specialist after 42 years of service. He was a faithful and loyal member of Southside Baptist Church serving as Deacon and AWANA worker. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include:...

Laura Marie Shular

Laura Marie Shular

Dec 26, 2011

Laura Marie Shular age 80 of Maryville passed away, Monday, December 26, 2011 at Williamsburg Villas. She was a member of Wildwood Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: Husband, Carl Shular; Parents, Pink & Ida Maples; Sister, Helen Shular. Survivors include: Son, Dennis Keith; Daughters, Donna Icenhower & husband John and Devonne Whetsell; Grandchildren, Kevin Icenhower, Shannon Icenhower, Jessie Whetsell;...

Don Spangler

Don Spangler

Dec 26, 2011

Don Spangler age 67 of Maryville, formerly of Louisville, KY, passed away Monday, December 26, 2011 at home. He graduated from the University of Kentucky, where he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. He was an officer in the United States Army. Don retired with 21 years of service from Mercury Marine. He was an avid gardener, talented...

Aubrey Gene Upton

Aubrey Gene Upton

Dec 26, 2011

Aubrey Gene Upton age 83 of Maryville passed away Monday, December 26, 2011 at Asbury Place Health Care Center. He was born on June 11, 1928 in DeKalb County, AL the youngest of eight children. After spending 4 years in the Air Force, he moved to Chattanooga, TN where he worked as terminal manager for Bee Line Express trucking company...

James William Graves

James William Graves

Dec 25, 2011

James William “Papaw�? Graves age 87, departed this life on Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 7:55 PM. He was born October 8, 1924 in Champaign, IL and was of the Baptist faith. Papaw truly loved his family and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He was a dedicated fisherman, having fished all the beautiful lakes all over...

Harold W. Copeland

Harold W. Copeland

Dec 24, 2011

Harold Waldon Copeland, 95, passed away at home on Christmas Eve, 2011. He was a World War II Veteran and retired from First Federal Savings & Loan of Maryville. An avid bird-watcher, photographer, and tennis player, he especially enjoyed hiking with family in The Great Smoky Mountains. He was preceded in death by: Beloved Wife, Julia Sellers Copeland. Survivors include:...

Jack P. Coker

Jack P. Coker

Dec 20, 2011

Jack P. Coker age 72 of Louisville passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at Shannondale Nursing Center. Jack coached Maryville Bears and Cubs Football for 25 years. He was a hairdresser for 40 years and owned The House of Hair. Jack also owned Lakeview Nursery. He was a landscaper, grower, and avid golfer. Preceded in death by: Parents, Walt &...

Mayme L. Purkey

Mayme L. Purkey

Dec 19, 2011

Mayme L. Roberson Purkey age 88 of Maryville passed away Monday, December 19, 2011 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a longtime member of Zion’s Chapel and was recently attending Laurel Bank with her son & daughter-in-law. Mayme was a 50 year member of Eastern Star. She enjoyed her many friends at Morningview Village. She was looking forward to her...

Virginia Hilman

Virginia Hilman

Dec 18, 2011

A fighter to the end, Virginia Espiritu Bautista Hilman, surrounded by her family, peacefully passed away on December 18, 2011 at the age of 89. Born in Masantol, Pampanga, Philippines on December 2, 1922, Virginia came to the United States on August 8, 1960 with her surviving Husband of 51 years, Retired Master Chief Paul Alfred Hilman. A family flourished...

Rebecca Day Ricketts

Rebecca Day Ricketts

Dec 17, 2011

Rebecca Day Ricketts, age 67, of Maryville, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2011 at home with her loving family. Mrs. Ricketts was born in Harlan, Kentucky to the late Silas and Margie Day. She made her home in Maryville, TN. Prior to living in Maryville she resided in Knoxville from 1975 to 1995. Rebecca attended Harriman High School and Tennessee...