OBITUARY LISTING


George Martin Ratchford

George Martin Ratchford

Mar 28, 2011

George Martin “Ol’ Pal�? Ratchford crossed back over into the arms of Jesus on March 28, 2011. He was born April 20, 1922 in York, SC. He was a veteran of the US Navy; Private 1st Class Master Electrician stationed in the south Pacific during WWII. He retired in 1988 from Alcoa Aluminum Co. after 44 years of dedicated service...

Dennis Steven Russell

Dennis Steven Russell

Mar 27, 2011

Dennis Steven Russell age 57 of Maryville, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2011 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a realtor with Wood Realty. He was a member & organist at Carpenters Campground United Methodist Church and studied music at UT. He was an entertainer at Memories Theater and played at several churches in Knoxville. He recently entertained residents at...

Una Faye Connatser

Una Faye Connatser

Mar 27, 2011

Una Faye Connatser age 77 of Maryville, TN, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2011 at Blount Memorial Hospital, Maryville. She was preceded in death by her parents, O.W. and Faye Rhyne Connatser; brothers, Alton & Fred Connatser. Survived by a daughter, Belinda Raines and granddaughter, Jana Raines Goulet both of Columbus, OH; great-granddaughter, Ayden Alexandra Goulet; sisters, Laura Anne Connatser,...

B. Lehmazell Greenwood

B. Lehmazell Greenwood

Mar 27, 2011

B. Lehmazell Greenwood , 81, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 27, 2011 at Blount County Memorial Hospital in Maryville, Tennessee. Family and friends visited at bedside as she had been hospitalized for weeks with a number of issues following years of facing aggressive rheumatoid arthritis. Born May 22, 1929 in Swifton, Arkansas, Lehmazell lived the majority of her life growing...

Dorothy Grace Shamblin

Dorothy Grace Shamblin

Mar 26, 2011

Shamblin, Dorothy Grace Spradlin, age 84 Maryville passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 26, 2011. She was a member of 1st United Methodist Church Maryville. Preceded in death by: Father, William Jesse Spradlin, and Mother, Nora Grant Spradlin, Step Mom, Nancy Ellen Ward Spradlin, Brothers, William Herbert Spradlin and Thomas Harry Spradlin, and Sister, Bernice Julian Catron. Survivors Include: Husband,...

Odell Rhyne Gardner

Odell Rhyne Gardner

Mar 25, 2011

Odell Lear Rhyne Gardner age 95 of Maryville went to be with the Lord Friday, March 25, 2011 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Springview Baptist Church. Odell was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Preceded in death by: Husband, Harry W. Gardner; Parents, Carnel &...

Earl Atchley Everett

Earl Atchley Everett

Mar 25, 2011

Earl Atchley Everett age 84 of Maryville, passed away Friday, March 25, 2011 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a lifelong member of Everett Hills Baptist Church. He retired from Magnavox and was a US Army veteran of WWII. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earnest & Eva Everett; sister, Wilma Drinnen. Survivors include his wife of 64...

Geneva Ginny Willocks

Geneva Ginny Willocks

Mar 24, 2011

Geneva M. “Ginny�? Willocks age 73 of Maryville, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2011 at home with her family in Nashville. She was previously employed with Wal-Mart, Cracker Barrel and other various retail positions throughout her life. She was a loving & devoted wife, mother and grandmother who was loved and will be missed by all who knew her. She...

Chauncey Parks

Chauncey Parks

Mar 23, 2011

Chauncey Parks age 69 of Alcoa, was called home to be with the Lord on March 23, 2011 after a long battle with Alzheimers. Preceded in death by his parents, Frank Alfred & Betty Lou Parks; step-mother, Ruby Windstead; sister, Sandra. He was employed by Alcoa Aluminum Company for 39 years and was a member of the Local 309 Steel...

James M. Lovett

James M. Lovett

Mar 23, 2011

James M. Lovett age 69 of Walland passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2011 in Louisiana. Preceded in death by: Son, Chip Lovett. Survivors include: Wife, Sandy Lovett; Daughter, Lisa Lovett; Grandson, James Halcomb; Mother-in-law, Virginia Lawson; Brother, Joe Lovett; Sister, Pat Lovett. Also survived by Mitchell Lovett & family & Marlene Lovett. Family will receive friends from 5:30 until 7:30...

Royce R. Hannah

Royce R. Hannah

Mar 22, 2011

Royce Hannah age 85 of Alcoa passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at home. Survived by: Son, Jack W. Hannah. No services are planned at this time. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Royce R. Hannah please visit our Sympathy Store.

Richard Ray Roper

Richard Ray Roper

Mar 21, 2011

Richard Ray Roper, of Alcoa, TN, died Saturday, March 19, 2011 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN of a stroke. Born in Louisville, KY on June 4, 1957, Rick was a 1975 graduate of Everett High School and a long time employee of Kimberly-Clark company in Loudon, TN. He was also a Marine Corps veteran and served in Okinawa....

Edna Ruth Finger

Edna Ruth Finger

Mar 21, 2011

Edna Ruth Finger age 86 of Alcoa went to be with her Lord, Monday, March 21, 2011 at Asbury Place. Edna was a member of East Maryville Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: Husband, Gerald H. Finger; Parents, Docia Brown Rogers and William H. Brown; Brothers, Paul & J.A. Brown; Sister, Margaret Brown. Survivors include: Daughter, Pat Green; Daughter &...

Freddie Max Crotser

Freddie Max Crotser

Mar 21, 2011

Freddie “Max�? Crotser age 71 of Maryville passed away Monday, March 21, 2011 at the family home. Max served on a number of community boards, foundations and campaigns, including United Way of Blount County, Blount County Chamber of Commerce, Blount County Education Foundation and Maryville College Community Campaign in Blount County. Survivors include: Son & Daughter-in-law, Charles & Chrystal Crotser...

Sharon Patton

Sharon Patton

Mar 20, 2011

PATTON, SHARON D. CAMPBELL - age 58 of Knoxville died March 20, 2011 at her home with her family and friends by her side, after a long, courageous battle with breast cancer. She was a member of Redemption Church International and served in multiple ministries throughout the years. She worked as a real estate agent for 20 years, and was...

Sherrye Fordham

Sherrye Fordham

Mar 19, 2011

Sherrye Cannice Fordham age 41 of Straw Plains, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2011. She attended Kidwell Ridge Baptist Church. She worked for Finkelstein, Kern, Steinberg, and Cunningham Law Firm. She was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter and friend with a deep devotion to her children, family, and home. She will be deeply loved and missed...

James David Mills

James David Mills

Mar 18, 2011

James David Mills (David) died March 18, 2011 in Houston, TX from complications due to long-term paralysis. Born in Maryville, TN, David grew up in Alcoa and graduated from Alcoa High School in 1969. He graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1973 with a BA in Zoology. While at UT, he was a manager of the UT basketball team...

Richard Kook

Richard Kook

Mar 16, 2011

Richard Kook (86), of Maryville passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at Ben Atchley State Veterans Home. He was retired from Universal Label Co. and served in the U.S. Army Air Forces in England during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and a sister. He is survived by his wife of 62...

Lou Allie Williams

Lou Allie Williams

Mar 16, 2011

Lou Allie (Bobbie) Miller Williams, age 86, of Louisville, passed away at home Wednesday, March 16, 2011. She was born November 19, 1924 to John & Myrtle Miller in Rafter, TN. Bobbie was active at Armona Baptist Church for over 54 years. She worked at Alcoa, Inc., and was a member of the 25 year club. She loved working with...

Burl H. Webb

Burl H. Webb

Mar 15, 2011

Burl Henry Webb age 75 of Maryville passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by: Wife, Fanny Mavis Webb. Survivors include: Brothers, Billy Myrl Webb and Bobby Webb; Sisters, Mable Parrott and Pearlie Huskey. Family and friends will assemble for graveside service and interment at 2:00 PM, Friday, March 18, 2011 at West Millers...