OBITUARY LISTING

Jun 1, 2024

Otis Leon Brewer age 87 of Maryville, TN passed away peacefully with his three sons by his side on June 1, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents Otis Tom Brewer and Jenny Kagley Brewer, brothers Charles Brewer, Cecil Brewer, and Tom Brewer. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Dorothy Brewer, children Mike Brewer (Ruth),...

May 31, 2024

Laura Irene Moore Curry beloved wife, mother, grandmother and dedicated family woman, passed away on May 31, 2024, at the age of 68.  Born on August 16, 1955, in Knoxville, TN, Lo was a lifelong resident of the city.  She was deeply devoted to her family, and her love for her husband, Denny Curry, and their sons, Mike Moore, Timothy...

May 31, 2024

Geneva A. Bennett, age 77, of Maryville, TN passed away peacefully at home on May 31, 2024. She was born in Lafayette, IN in 1946 to Melvin Bennett and Geneva Prather. She was a professional truck driver and homemaker before retiring in the late 1990’s.  Geneva enjoyed painting, her family, and her chihuahua, Bandit. She was a loving mother of four,...

May 30, 2024

Willie Franklin Looney II (Bill) passed peacefully surrounded by his family on May 30, 2024 age 73. Bill was born on July 07, 1950 the son of William Franklin Looney SR and Clela Looney. Bill proudly served his nation in the United States Air Force. Bill is survived by his wife Belynda (Calaway) Looney of 40 years. He was a...

May 27, 2024

John David Bullen, Sr., age 79, of Maryville, TN passed away at home on Memorial Day, May 27, 2024 from complications of kidney disease.  He is preceded in death by his parents and ten siblings and his precious wife of 54 years, Elizabeth Louise Gossett Bullen.  He is survived by: his son John David Bullen, Jr., his DIL Susan Stephens...

May 23, 2024

Shirley Ann (Hearon) Wilburn age 72 of Maryville, born December 31, 1951, passed away May 23, 2024 at home surrounded by her family.  Shirley was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church and Mountain View Chapter #358 Order of The Easter Star.  Preceded in death by:  son, Scott Wilburn, parents, Arvel & Lena Hearon; father and mother-in-law, Roy & June Wilburn;...

May 20, 2024

Dr. Denton B. Ferrell, M.D., age 95, of Maryville, TN, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024 at Shannondale of Maryville.  Denton was born on August 14, 1928 in Woodlawn, CA to Dent and Mariam Ferrell. He spent his early childhood in Marion, IL and St. Petersburg, FL and most of his adulthood in Eldorado, IL.  He was a veteran of...

May 20, 2024

Jerry R. Yares, age 88, of Maryville, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024 at Asbury Place of Maryville,  He was born and raised in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.   After high school he enlisted in the US Navy for three years as a court reporter.   Jerry graduated from the University of Wisconsin.  He then worked at SC Johnson Wax for eleven...

May 20, 2024

Charlotte Rose (Green) Tilson, age 82, of Maryville passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Clover Hill Assisted Living.  She was currently a member of Madison Avenue Baptist Church and a former member of Piney Grove Baptist Church.  She was a graduate of Baptist Hospital Nursing school. Charlotte was a Registered Nurse at Blount Memorial Hospital and spent the...

May 20, 2024

Jerry R. Brock, age 81, of Louisville passed away Monday, May 20, 2024, at Select Specialty Fort Sanders.  Jerry put in a long hard fight, but our Lord called him home to rest.   A member of Everett Hills Baptist Church, he was a man of God, family, and had a deep love for his children and grandchildren.  “Pap” was...

May 19, 2024

May 19, 2024

Anita Williams Brown;  After 92 ¾ years of devoted service, Mrs. Brown entered her eternal rest on May 19, 2024.  Anita was born August 14, 1931, in Atlanta, Georgia to proud parents Lutie Eugenia Awtry Williams and William Francis Williams.  She grew up and graduated high school in Atlanta, and discovered her life long love of music as a pianist...

May 18, 2024

Ben Edward Birchfield, age 67 of Maryville, went to be with Jesus on May 18, 2024 at home.  Preceded in death by a son, Jason Birchfield; parents, Harold and JoAnn Orr Birchfield; grandparents, Frane and Willie Sparks Birchfield, Ben Grant and Thelma Orr.  He is survived by his loving wife, Cynthia; son, Travis and Fiancé, Angela; stepson, Dominic Lemons and...

May 18, 2024

In loving memory of Allen Scott Effler, age 48 peacefully departed this world on Saturday, May 18. Allen's vibrant spirit continues to live on in the hearts of those he leaves behind. Survived by his beloved mother Cheryl (Braun) Young and her husband Jeff, his father Ike Effler and his wife Janice, and his daughter Christian (Effler) Rowland and her...

May 18, 2024

Lela Mae Parker England, age 100, of Maryville, TN passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024. She was a lifelong member at Piney Level Baptist Church. Lela enjoyed gardening, canning, and cooking for everyone. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred England; son, James England; great grandchildren, Brianna Allard and Gracie Russell. parents, Lee & Elizabeth Parker; brothers, Harris,...

May 18, 2024

Kenneth “Ken” Tuck, age 83, of Friendsville, TN passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 18, 2024. He was a member of Friendsville First Baptist Church. He was a US Air Force veteran and retired from Alcoa after 15 years of service. Ken was preceded in death by his first wife, DeeAnn Tuck; his second wife, Teffe Potter Tuck; parents,...

May 16, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved child, John Fred Myers VI (possum) born January 13, 2024, who was taken from us too soon on May 16, 2024 at the tender age of 4 months. He brought immeasurable joy and light into our lives with his radiant smile, and boundless curiosity.  John was the son of John...

May 16, 2024

Betty Ruth Large Boyd, age 93, of Maryville, TN, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Fairpark Health and Rehabilitation. She was a graduate of Porter High School, class of 1947. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Franklin Boyd, Sr.; parents, Ray Large and Bess Large. She is survived by her two sons, Fred Franklin Boyd,...

May 15, 2024

Berton “Mell” Bishop, Jr., age 81, of Turtletown, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at home surrounded by his loved ones.  A member of Farner Presbyterian Church, he was a man of God and a man who loved his wife, Joy Bishop, and his family deeply.  Born and raised in Archer, FL, he attended the Florida Highway Patrol 27th Recruit...

May 13, 2024

Robert L. (Bob) Harmon, 93, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2024, surrounded by his three sons.  He is preceded in death by wife Anna Mae (Waters) Harmon who, undoubtedly greeted him at the pearly gates and asked him, what took him so long to get to Heaven to be with her.  Parents Maggie and George Harmon. Sisters Polly, Ellen...