OBITUARY LISTING


Birdie Lee Farmer

Birdie Lee Farmer

Mar 9, 2009

Farmer, Birdie L. age 82 of Maryville passed away Monday, March 9, 2009 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Eastside Church of Christ. Preceded in death by: Husband, Paul Farmer; Parents, Birch and Velma Bumbalough; Brother, James Bumbalough: Sisters, Anna Ruth Bumbalough and Mary Bumbalough. Survivors include: Sons & Daughter-in-law, Dennis and Wanda Farmer of Hartford, KY...

Roy C. Sparks

Roy C. Sparks

Mar 9, 2009

Roy C. Sparks age 91 of Maryville passed away Monday, March 9, 2009 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was born in Blount County on November 8, 1917. He owned Fort Craig Gulf for 15 years and was a member of Blount Christian. Roy retired from Bush Contractors. Preceded in death by: Wife of 61 years, Charlotte Potter Sparks; Daughter, Elizabeth...

George H. Davis, Sr.

George H. Davis, Sr.

Mar 8, 2009

George Herbert Davis Sr. age 89 of Townsend, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2009 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Tuckaleechee United Methodist Church and a Veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in World War II. He was retired from Alcoa Aluminum Company after thirty-five years. Preceded in death by his first wife, Doris Allen Davis;...

Conner Wayne Edward Webb

Conner Wayne Edward Webb

Mar 7, 2009

Conner Wayne Edward Webb, born February 5, 2009, of Sevierville, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2009 at UT Hospital. Preceded in death by: Grandmother, Katie Franklin; Great-Grandfather, Charles Suttles; Great-Grandmothers, Ruth Whitt and Lillian Davis. Survivors include: Parents, David & Misty Webb; Twin Brother & Sister, Trevan Webb & Emma Webb; Grandparents, Glenn Franklin, Wayne & Becky Huskey; Great-Grandfather, D.H....

Dr. Jeffrey K. Taylor

Dr. Jeffrey K. Taylor

Mar 6, 2009

Dr. Jeffrey K. Taylor age 51 of Knoxville, passed away Friday, March 6, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was a pastor with the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Taylor, and brother, Tom Taylor. Survivors include his mother, Betty Taylor of Maryville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Cyril and Stacey Taylor...

John D. Murnane

John D. Murnane

Mar 5, 2009

John D. Murnane age 70 of Maryville passed away Thursday, March 05, 2009 at Colonial Hills Healthcare Center. He was of the Baptist Faith and served as a Military Policeman with the United States Army. He retired from ALCOA and was a member of their 25-Year Club. John was owner and operator on Shannondale Stables and had a deep passion...

Ernest Michael Wade

Ernest Michael Wade

Mar 4, 2009

Ernest Michael Wade (Mikey) age 58 of Maryville, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2009. He was a United States Army Veteran and was employed by Skiers Choice. Preceded in death by: Daughter, Christina Marie Wade; Father, Bill Wade; Father-in-law, Robert Yates; Step-father, George Taylor. Survivors include: Wife of 37 years, Leanna Wade; Son & Daughter-in-law, Keith & April Wade of...

Barbara F. Tipton

Barbara F. Tipton

Mar 4, 2009

Barbara T. Tipton of Maryville, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Asbury Place. She was a member of Piney Level Baptist Church. She was retired from Krogers after 27 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl & Lucille French; husband, Gerald C. Tipton; brother, Howard French; sister, Anita F. Wehunt. Survivors include her son,...

James N. Peacock III

James N. Peacock III

Mar 3, 2009

James Neely Peacock III passed away Tuesday, March 03, 2009 at home. Jim was born February 1, 1939 in Albany, GA to the late James N. Peacock Jr. and Grace Flowers Peacock. After high school, he joined the Marine Corps and served from 1956 - 1959. A much valued and respected employee of Morrison's Management company for over 35 years,...

Ernest B. Lowe, Sr.

Ernest B. Lowe, Sr.

Mar 1, 2009

Ernest Broyles Lowe, age 96, died March 1, 2009 at Shannondale Healthcare Center, Maryville. Born January 12, 1913 in Briceville, Tennessee, he grew up in Anderson County, Tennessee, and in Summerlee, West Virginia. He graduated in three years from Oak Hill High School, West Virginia, where his English teacher, Rachael Ferguson, inspired him to continue his education at Maryville College,...

Anna Lee Gredig Smith Mcbee

Anna Lee Gredig Smith Mcbee

Feb 28, 2009

Anna Lee Gredig Smith McBee, age 82, of Maryville, died Saturday, February 28, 2009, at Fairpark Healthcare Center. She was a member of Dotson Memorial Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry and Anna Gredig; brothers, Jack, Bob, and Ira Gredig; sisters, Ida Carnes, Mary Barbar, Rose Davis, and Daisy Whitehead; half-brothers, Frank, Bill, and Ed...

Douglas Boyd Livesay

Douglas Boyd Livesay

Feb 27, 2009

Douglas Boyd Livesay age 75 of Maryville, passed away Friday, February 27, 2009 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was born February 7, 1934 in Sneedville, TN. He graduated from Hancock County High School in 1952. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he completed a tour in Korea. He graduated from East Tennessee State University in...

Betty Jo Farmer Newcomb

Betty Jo Farmer Newcomb

Feb 27, 2009

Betty Jo Farmer Newcomb age 72 of Maryville, passed away Friday, February 27, 2009. She was a member of Forest Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Katie Farmer; brothers, Bill, Troy, Dan, Glen, Shelby, J.C. and Carson Farmer; sister, Opal Donahue. Survivors include her daughter, Debbie Newcomb; sisters & brothers-in-law, Rena & Robert...

Clyde Tidwell

Clyde Tidwell

Feb 25, 2009

Clyde "Tiger" Tidwell age 88 of Alcoa passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a christian, a member of Turner Street Baptist Church, and a 50-plus-year Mason. Clyde retired from Alcoa on May 16, 2007 after 66 years of service. He was a World War II Veteran in the 82nd Airborne in France. He was...

Melvin C. Harris

Melvin C. Harris

Feb 24, 2009

Melvin Charles Harris, age 75 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at Maryville Healthcare. He was preceded in death by: Father, Crayton Charles Harris; Mother, Julia Ann Williams Young Harris; Half Brothers, Homer and Willard Young; Half Sister, Helen Watson. Survivors include: Children, Cathy Johnson Everhart & husband Bill, Brenda Shelton & husband David all of Maryville, TN;...

Isabel A. Davidson

Isabel A. Davidson

Feb 24, 2009

Isabel Ann Davidson age 89 passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at Asbury Place. Isabel was a lifelong resident of the State of Oregon until the past two years. She has lived with her son and daughter-in-law, Jim & Deanna in Maryville, TN. No services are scheduled at this time. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000. To send flowers...

Bernice Lois Acuff

Bernice Lois Acuff

Feb 24, 2009

Bernice Lois Duggan Acuff age 83 of Maryville passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at Colonial Hills Transitional Care Center. She was a member of Fairpark Wesleyan Church. Bernice was a 1945 graduate of Sevier County High School and worked at Y-12 Plant in Oak Ridge during World War II. She was preceded in death by: Husband, James Gale Acuff;...

Wallace Tuck

Wallace Tuck

Feb 24, 2009

Wallace "Dale" Tuck age 77 of Maryville passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He retired from Robert Shaw in 1994 after 40 years of service. He was a member of Carpenters United Methodist Church for over 60 years. He enlisted in the Army in 1951, served in the Korean War in an Artillery Unit on a...

Toni Leann Willison

Toni Leann Willison

Feb 22, 2009

Toni Leann Willison age 48 of Townsend passed away Sunday, February 22, 2009. She was co-owner of the Strawberry Patch Inn in Townsend. Toni had many friends in Blount County who she loved and loved her. She loved her horses and dogs with a passion. Her wit and charm made everyone around her smile. Preceded in death by: Sister, Teresa...

Marie B. Weaver

Marie B. Weaver

Feb 22, 2009

Marie Berry Weaver age 84 of Maryville passed away Sunday morning, February 22, 2009 at the family home. Marie was born on April 16, 1924 in Sharps Chapel, TN. On August 13, 1951, she married Willis Wayne Weaver in Tazewell, TN. For the next 27 years, they lived in Clifton, IL. In August, 1978, they moved back to Tennessee. She...