OBITUARY LISTING


Charlotte Ann Little

Charlotte Ann Little

Dec 17, 2023

Charlotte Effler Little, age 77, of Maryville, passed into her heavenly home on Sunday, December 17, 2023.  Charlotte was born September 4, 1946.  She was a member of Miller’s Cove Primitive Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by: parents, Floyd & Marie Effler; brother, Leon, Andrew, and Robert Effler; sisters, Geraldine Wright, Caroline Vadeboncoer, and Brenda Conner.  Survivors include:  son, Adam...

Gerrae Messer

Gerrae Messer

Dec 17, 2023

 

Geraldine (Gerrae) Messer age 78 of Maryville passed away, Sunday, December 17, 2023 at her home.  Gerrae was a member of Wildwood Baptist Church and Maryville Alcoa Business Women’s Association.  She was very involved in the Democratic Party.  Gerrae retired from Blount Memorial Hospital after 49 years of service. She was all about God, family, and community.   Preceded in...

Nadine Crabb Whittenbarger

Nadine Crabb Whittenbarger

Dec 16, 2023

Our precious Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, Nadine Crabb Whittenbarger, passed into the loving and waiting arms of our Heavenly Father on Saturday, December 16, 2023. She was preceded in death by: husband of 60 years, Thomas Whittenbarger; parents, Reverend O.H. and Lillie Mae Crabb; sister, Martha Roach; brother, Charles Crabb. She leaves behind: sister, Mary Baker; brothers, Roy Crabb...

Bonnie Sue Bishop

Bonnie Sue Bishop

Dec 14, 2023

Bonnie Sue Bishop, age 83, of Maryville passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023. She was born on April 20, 1940, to Joe T. and Minnie Mae Frazier in Cass County, TX and was the last surviving member of their seven children. She was a member of West Maryville Baptist Church and a leader of the Nickle Point Quilters Club. Bonnie...

Ronald Edward Vastine

Ronald Edward Vastine

Dec 14, 2023

 

Ronald Edward Vastine age 77 of Maryville, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Blount Transitional Care.  He was a proud Veteran of the United States Air Force stationed in Apple Valley, CA.  He was a member of the 431st Tactical Fighter Squadron serving in Vietnam. Ronald was a Military Weapons Technician for the F4-Phantom Fighter Bombers.  He loved...

Lauren M. Underwood

Lauren M. Underwood

Dec 13, 2023

Lauren Mason Underwood, age 35 of Knoxville, TN passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Lauren loved gardening, cooking, canning, crafting, scrapbooking, soccer, gymnastics, and cheerleading. She was a loving mom to her kids and her dog Thunder. Lauren was preceded in death by her mother, Shawn Faulconer; grandfather, Jack Underwood; uncle, Clay Underwood.  She is survived by her son,...

Kathryn T. Michael

Kathryn T. Michael

Dec 11, 2023

Kathryn T. Michael, age 79 of Maryville, TN, passed away peacefully Monday, December 11, 2023 surrounded by family and friends. Known affectionately as "Grammy," she was born in Milwaukee, WI to Mary and William Bell. Kathy was beloved by her stepmother, Bernice and was the youngest of four sisters, Judy Walczak and husband Jim, Ginny Keagan and husband Charlie, and...

Robert "Bob" Harrison Kidd

Robert "Bob" Harrison Kidd

Dec 11, 2023

 

Robert (Bob) H. Kidd, (86), of Alcoa, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2023, surrounded by his wife and daughter.

Robert, fondly known as Hoppy, was born to Clyde and Margaret Kidd, on December 3, 1937, in Maryville, Tennessee.  He graduated from Maryville High School and attended Maryville College.  He was the owner of Bob Kidd Siding Company...

Harvey Brookshire

Harvey Brookshire

Dec 10, 2023

 

Harvey Brookshire, age 96 of Maryville, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023. He retired from ALCOA Aluminum Company with 42 years of service. Preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Eleanor Brookshire. Survived by sons, Darrell and Carolyn Brookshire, Steve and Lana Brookshire; daughter, Sharon and Tom Plemons; grandchildren, Melissa and Keith Franklin, Eric and Sabra Plemons,...

Geraldine "Geri" Faye Haworth

Geraldine "Geri" Faye Haworth

Dec 8, 2023

 

Geraldine “Geri” Christopher Haworth, age 83 of Maryville, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of First Baptist Church Maryville and Willing Workers Sunday School Class. She held several positions in various churches; Sunday School teacher, Day Care director, church hostess, and bookkeeper. Geri served several years as Girl Scout Troop...

Jo Ann Hatcher

Jo Ann Hatcher

Dec 8, 2023

 

Jo Ann Hatcher, age 85, passed away after a short physical illness as well as a long-term decline from Alzheimer's Disease on December 8, 2023, with her family at her side.  Jo Ann was born in Maryville, Tennessee, and graduated Everett High School in 1956.  Jo Ann married her love, Wade, the same year and joined him in running...

Wendy Rene Sprissler

Wendy Rene Sprissler

Dec 7, 2023

 

Wendy Rene Sprissler, age 42 of Maryville, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023 at home. Wendy was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She had a huge love of sea turtles and loved working with her hands and creating arts and crafts. Preceded in death by father, Don Pyke; grandparents. Survived by husband, Mike Sprissler; son, Connor; daughters, Kaylie...

Michelle Ann McDougall

Michelle Ann McDougall

Dec 7, 2023

 

On the early morning of Thursday, December the 7th, Michelle Ann McDougall, 64, was called home to join her eternal father in heaven. To those who knew and loved her best, she was known as Micki. She passed peacefully in her beloved home in Townsend, Tennessee just before dawn, surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with...

Carolyn Arnold

Carolyn Arnold

Dec 4, 2023

 

Carolyn Arnold, age 91 of Maryville, passed away Monday December 4, 2023 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by husband, Marion Carnell Arnold; brother, Bennett Holland. Survived by son, Ralph Brian Arnold (Babette); grandchildren, Brittany Gautschi (Chase), Darby Arnold; nephews, Mike Holland, Joey Holland. The Funeral Service will be at 1:00 PM Friday, December 8, 2023 at Smith...

Joan M Queen

Joan M Queen

Dec 4, 2023

 

Joan M. Queen, age 83 of Maryville, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023 at her home. Joan was a stay-at-home mom of 4 kids. She loved traveling and enjoyed trips to Aruba, Panama Canal, and Curacao Cruise. She was a cruise fanatic who loved meeting new people and hearing about where they were from. Loving mother to her cats...

Ronald Joseph Frey

Ronald Joseph Frey

Dec 3, 2023

 

Ronald Joseph Frey, age 58 of Maryville, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Family will receive friends from 4:00 until 6:00 PM Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com

Karl Josef Hippele

Karl Josef Hippele

Dec 2, 2023

 

Karl Josef Hippele, born November 11, 1963, passed away at his home in Oak Island, North Carolina December 2, 2023.  He is survived by his brother Robert P. Garner.  Family and friends will assemble at 11:00am, Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Dotson Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery for a graveside service with Rev. Greg Long officiating. Smith Funeral & Cremation...

Hubert Larry Barnett

Hubert Larry Barnett

Dec 2, 2023

 

Hubert Larry Barnett, age 107 of Maryville, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Asbury Place Maryville. Hubert was an Engineer on the Manhattan Project and one of only a few who knew the purpose of Oak Ridge. Preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Shirley Smith Barnett; sons and daughter-in-law, Lee and Beverly Barnett, Larry Barnett;...

Carl Franklin

Carl Franklin

Nov 30, 2023

 

Carl Melvin Franklin age 84 went to see his savior, Jesus, Thursday, November 30, 2023. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, after suffering from declining health. He was a resident of Maryville, TN and a member of First Apostolic Church of Maryville. He was born May 18, 1939, in Sondheimer, Louisiana.

 

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Pat Flynn

Pat Flynn

Nov 30, 2023

 

James Patrick “Pat” Flynn, age 69, of Maryville, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, after a brief and courageous battle with leukemia. Pat was a steady, kind and supportive spouse, father, grandfather, son, sibling and friend. 

 

Pat is a 1972 graduate of Everett High School. His career at Alcoa Fire Department began in 1978, and...