OBITUARY LISTING


Loretta Duckett

Loretta Duckett

Nov 30, 2022

 

Loretta Holt Duckett, age 90, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 30th, 2022 surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by husband, J.C. Duckett and son, Roger Holt. She is survived by daughter, Brenda McCulloch and husband, John; son, Terry Holt and wife Kathy; grandchildren, Katie Baird, Barbara McCulloch, Laura Gredig and husband Frank, Brett Holt...

Wanda Mae Bumbalough

Wanda Mae Bumbalough

Nov 30, 2022

 

Wanda Mae Bumbalough passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 30, 2022.  Wanda was a lifelong member of Nelson Chapel Church of Christ.  She was a kind soul and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.  Wanda is preceded in death by:  brother, Joe Swaney; daughter, Kim Bryant.  Survivors include:  husband, Ray Lee Bumbalough; son, Harold Bryant; step-children, Michael...

Diane M. Plaga

Diane M. Plaga

Nov 29, 2022

 

Diane M. Plaga, age 68 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at the family home.  Diane was retired from United Community Bank after 20 years of service and was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be deeply missed by her family and friends.  Preceded in death by her father, Carl Brown; ...

Shirley Dovie Williams

Shirley Dovie Williams

Nov 28, 2022

Shirley Dovie Williams (Clark), age 79 of Maryville, TN, went home to the Lord on Monday, November 28, 2022. No doubt Jesus, arms open wide, saying “Welcome Home Child”. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Viola Clark. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 60 years, Ralph Ellis Williams; her son, Michael G. Williams...

Buddy Thomas Lambert

Buddy Thomas Lambert

Nov 28, 2022

Buddy Thomas Lambert, age 89, of Alcoa, TN, beloved husband of Lillian Marie Duckett, passed away on Monday November 28, 2022. Buddy was born in Greenback, TN on August 29, 1933 to Floyd and Marie Lambert of Friendsville, TN.

After graduating from Friendsville High School, Buddy married Lillian Duckett, his high school sweetheart, and their 69-year journey together officially began.

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Christy Stephenson Williams

Christy Stephenson Williams

Nov 27, 2022

Christy Stephenson Williams, age 48 of Maryville, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, November 27, 2022. Christy worked along-side her brother, Timmy at Garner’s Barber Shop, which was founded by her grandfather, James Garner. Later, she and her brother went on to run the shop together. Preceded in death by her grandparents, James and Lavan Garner; John and Georgia Stephenson;...

Betty Deloris Alexander

Betty Deloris Alexander

Nov 25, 2022

 

Betty Deloris Alexander, age 72 of Friendsville, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022 at Blount Memorial Hospital.  Deloris was a very talented hair designer in the community for many years, attended Rocky Branch Missionary Baptist Church, and was a member of the TOPS club.  She enjoyed scrapbooking, decorating, travelling, and going on vacation cruises.  Deloris was a loving and...

Becky Ann Thompson

Becky Ann Thompson

Nov 24, 2022

Becky Ann Thompson, 58, of Maryville passed away on November 24, 2022, after an 8-month battle with brain cancer.  Becky was a 1982 graduate of Powell High School, graduating 2nd in her class.  She was a varsity cheerleader for her beloved Panthers.  Becky continued her education at TN Tech, majoring in Biology, was a varsity cheerleader for 3 years, and...

Betty Jo Wilson

Betty Jo Wilson

Nov 23, 2022

Betty Jo Wilson, age 84 of Rockford, passed away after an extended illness Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family and friends. Betty was a very active member of Central Point Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother, who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and reading. Preceded in death by husband, Ray Wilson;...

George Edwin Milton

George Edwin Milton

Nov 22, 2022

 

George Edwin Milton, age 69 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Blount Memorial Hospital.  George was of the Baptist faith and was retired as a sales manager with Duncan Automotive in Harriman, TN with 20 + years of service.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather,...

Christopher Austin David Orr

Christopher Austin David Orr

Nov 22, 2022

Christopher Austin David Orr, age 26 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Chris loved fishing, hunting, picking music, and hanging out with his friends. Preceded in death by his grandmother, Deborah Harmon; baby Proffitt of Maryville, TN; aunts, Michelle Samples, Debbie Carpenter, Pam Patterson; uncle, Perry Millsaps of Robbinsville, NC. Survived by his parents,...

Sandy Lee Scivally

Sandy Lee Scivally

Nov 20, 2022

Sandy Lee Scivally, age 69 of Maryville, TN, went to Heaven on Tuesday, November 20, 2022. Sandy had been a Christian for many years. She was a mother, wife, grandma, and great grandma. Sandy was born in Rockford, Illinois on October 21, 1953. When she was five years old, she moved to South Gate, CA. She met the love of...

Bernice Elizabeth Kyker

Bernice Elizabeth Kyker

Nov 18, 2022

 

Bernice Elizabeth Kyker, age 93 passed away peacefully on Friday, November 18, 2022. She has joined her sisters Kathy and Ruby and parents Virgie and Joseph McSpadden in heaven. She is survived by her sister Mariola McSpadden, son William Kyker and daughter-in-law Elizabeth Kyker, daughter Marti Wry and son-in-law David Wry, and grandchildren Mitchell Neff, Quintin Kyker and Jameson...

James W. Willocks

James W. Willocks

Nov 17, 2022

James “Jim” William Willocks age 72, of Maryville, TN, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Morning View Transitional Care Center. Preceded in death by his parents Bill & Jean Willocks. Survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Amanda Walker (Travis) and Josie Gutierrez (Rommy); grandchildren Alyssa, Eli and Alex Walker and Kiara, Mila and Laela Gutierrez; sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathleen...

Charlotte Bernice Dixon

Charlotte Bernice Dixon

Nov 17, 2022

 

Charlotte Bernice Dixon age 95 of Straw Plains, TN, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Jefferson City Health and Rehab.  Preceded in death by:  parents, Loy & Beddie King; husband, Howard R. Dixon; 5 sisters.  Survivors include:  sons & daughters-in-law, Don & Ina Dixon and Gary & Shirley Dixon; grandchildren, Rev. Tim Dixon & Susan, Paul Dixon, Denise...

Verna Lee Myers

Verna Lee Myers

Nov 15, 2022

Verna Lee Burchfield Myers October 5 1932 – November 15, 2022: Verna passed away peacefully on November 15 surrounded by family and friends at home. She recently celebrated her 90th birthday where she swapped Cades Cove stories with family, friends and especially Max Hodge.

Verna was born on Mill Creek in Cades Cove to Vernie and Nora Burchfield and was...

Diane Barbara Poore

Diane Barbara Poore

Nov 14, 2022

 

Diane Barbara Poore, age 80, of Walland, passed away quietly in her sleep on Monday, November 14, 2022 at her home away from home in Oneida, Tennessee, with her husband Jack by her side. Diane was born in Buffalo, New York, on July 26, 1942.  She graduated from DeSales High School and worked for Eastern Airlines in Washington, D. C., where...

Brian William Barker

Brian William Barker

Nov 13, 2022

 

Brian W. Barker, age 74, of Maryville, TN, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022 after a long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.  Brian worked as a Project Manager for Townsend and Bottom, Ann Arboe, Michigan, an industrial power plant constructor.  His career brought him to East Tennessee in 1992 with G-UB-MK, a company formed to perform major maintenance and...

Dixie May Walker

Dixie May Walker

Nov 13, 2022

 

Dixie May Walker, age 97 of Walland, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a member of West Millers Cove Baptist Church. Dixie was born in Cades Cove and worked for Oak Ridge during World War II. Preceded in death by parents, Dan and Iva Myers; 4 sisters; 5 brothers; son,...

Kenneth Joseph Piszczek

Kenneth Joseph Piszczek

Nov 12, 2022

 

Kenneth Joseph Piszczek, age 79 of Maryville, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Kenneth was a 1961 graduate of George Washington High School in Chicago. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1961 and was honorably discharged October 1967 from the 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron. Preceded in death by parents, Martin Adam and...