James Curtis Morgan
Nov 13, 2025
James Curtis Morgan, age 85 of Maryville, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025. He was a very hard worker, kind, nice to everyone, very loving and loved western movies and books. He graduated from Friendsville High School in 1959. He retired from Alcoa Aluminum after 39 years. He was a train engineer for 20 of those years. He served in...
Deo Clure
Nov 13, 2025
Deo “Dee” Clure, 85, a proud U.S. Air Force Veteran, passed away peacefully at Prisma Blount Memorial Hospital on November 13, 2025. He served the U.S. Government with dedication for 32 years.
Dee grew into a man known for his sparkling blue eyes, warm smile, quick wit, generous heart, and rare ability to build just about anything. He devoted countless hours...
James Monterey Headrick
Nov 12, 2025
James Monterey Headrick, 54, passed away on November 12, 2025, leaving behind a life filled with laughter, imagination, and a touch of superhero flair.
He is survived by his mother, Cathy Cross; his brother, Johnny “John John” Headrick; and his brother and sister-in-law, Joshua and Racheal Headrick. He is also deeply missed by close family members and an entire party of...
William "Bill" Lambdin
Nov 12, 2025
William "Bill" Lambdin, 83, of Maryville, TN passed away on November 12, 2025, at home surrounded by family. Born on December 29, 1941, in White Oak to Harve and Cora Lambdin. Bill graduated from Jellico High School and immediately joined the Air Force where he proudly served our country for eight years. He worked at Y12/K25-OakRidge for 26 years. He...
Rick "Ricky" Wayne Etherton
Nov 11, 2025
Ricky (Rick) Wayne Etherton went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, after courageously battling cancer for sixteen months. Rick attended Jefferson County High School and later received degrees in engineering and organizational management. He worked in the medical imaging technology field at CTI PET Systems, Inc. and Siemens Healthineers for 40 years. Rick was proud to be...
Robert Marcus Caldwell, Jr.
Nov 11, 2025
Robert Marcus Caldwell, Jr., age 55, passed away suddenly on November 11, 2025 at UT Medical Center. Rob was employed as a funeral director and embalmer for Smith Funeral and Cremation Service for over 23 years. He took special care to make sure families received professional attention during their time of need. It was a calling he took seriously and...
Glen Andrew Davidson
Nov 9, 2025
Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Veteran, and Friend
It is with deep sorrow to announce the passing of our beloved Husband and Father, Glen Andrew Davidson Sr., born on June 5, 1950, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Glen peacefully passed away at home with his family on November 9, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and devotion. In his early years...
J. (Johnnie) Laverne Cable
Nov 5, 2025
J. (Johnnie) Laverne Tipton Cable, age 92, of Maryville, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones, on November 5, 2025. Of the Baptist faith, Laverne was born May 13, 1933. Preceded in death by parents Vernie Tipton and Annabelle Bourne, brother Elvis "Bud" Tipton, sister Barbara Skinner, one child at birth Deborah Kay, and the love of her life,...
Roger Larson
Nov 5, 2025
Roger Larson, age 86, hitched a ride with a band of angels up to Heaven on November 4th, 2025 in Maryville, Tennessee.
Born May 27th 1939 in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, he spent his childhood working on his family's farm, chasing pigs and no doubt getting into a little bit of mischief. After graduating high school, he joined the military and eventually found...
Betsy Rae Kelley Bailey
Nov 5, 2025
Betsy Rae Kelley Bailey, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Frank P. and Elizabeth Ragland Esary and parents Russell D. and Mildred Esary Kelley. Betsy was a proud graduate of Rule High School, class of 1967. She was a beloved member of the Eagleton Ballfield community and a substitute...
Homer Ray White
Nov 4, 2025
Homer Ray White, age 96 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at the family home. Preceded in death by: parents, Roy & Deva White; sister, Dorothy Compton; brother, Elmer White. Survivors include: wife, Nancy White; son & daughter-in-law, Mark & Nirala White; daughters & son-in-law, Deborah Gates, Cynthia & Jim Bubb, and Tracy White; grandson, Isaac White. Family...
Charles Richard Miller
Nov 4, 2025
Charles Richard Miller, age 91, of Tallassee, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at home. Preceded in death by: parents, Austin & Beatrice Miller, wives, Patricia Ann Baker and Carolann Miller; grand-daughter, and Ariel Lynn Northcraft. Survivors include: son, Richard Miller and Bill (Janeen) Ayers; daughters, Judi Baldwin and Colene Flynn; grandchildren, Robert (Lisa) Northcraft, Angela Peveich, Christopher Shreve, Joshua...
Laverne Farmer
Nov 4, 2025
Laverne Farmer, age 94, passed away on November 4, 2025. She is preceded in death by parents, Clark and Lou Ella Farmer. She is survived by caregiver, Karen Sands; special friends, Jay and Sandy Crippen; Steve (Brenda) Linginfelter, David Wilson, Larry Teaster and Ronnie Suttles. Many thanks to the hospice nurses and the Foothills Transitional Care nurses. Family and friends...
Thora Carroll Schirtz
Nov 3, 2025
Thora Carroll Schirtz, age 83, of Maryville, Tennessee, passed from this life on November 3, 2025, to be with her Savior, God, and heavenly family. While we mourn her earthly passing, we also celebrate her ascension to her forever home in Heaven.
Thora was born on April 20, 1942, at home in Crystal River, Florida, and was raised in Safety Harbor,...
Arthur Van Kleek Goodwin
Oct 28, 2025
Arthur “Art” Van Kleek Goodwin, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Shannondale of Maryville. He was born on February 1, 1940, in Connecticut, and was the youngest son of Sara McConnell and Frederick Goodwin. He grew up in Connecticut and attended Bates College in Maine where he earned a degree in physics and math, and met...
Lonna Cooper Keller
Oct 28, 2025
Lonna Cooper Keller age 81 of Alcoa, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Lonna was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was a member of Broadway Baptist Church. Lonna retired from US Airways. Preceded in death by: husband, Kenneth Keller; parents, Lonnie & Mable Cooper; brother-in-law, Bob McMurray. Survivors include: son &...
Joyce Ann Miller
Oct 25, 2025
Joyce Ann Miller, age 71, of Louisville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Joyce was born to Gene and Margaret Pesterfield and was one of four children. She shared a close bond with her brothers, Jerry and Bobby Pesterfield, and is now reunited in Heaven with her brother, Arnold Pesterfield. She...
Gerald Frank Strong
Oct 24, 2025
Gerald Frank Strong age 85 of Maryville, passed away October 24, 2025. He loved using his Ham Radio Call #KB4VEL and often enjoyed building model boats. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy with 20 years of service. Preceded in death by: parents, Franklin Strong & Mary Strong. Survivors include: daughter & son-in-law, Celeste Strong Levy & Ronald...
Olive Clifford
Oct 24, 2025
Olive Clifford passed away Friday, October 24, 2025. Survivors include: parents, Mark & Chandler Clifford; brother, Barrett Lee Clifford; grandparents, Chad & Tira Chastain and Mark & Stacy Lett. A small funeral service will be held for the family only on Monday, November 3, 2025. Condolences may be shared at Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.
Clayton Kenneth Holloway
Oct 24, 2025
Clayton “Kenny” Holloway, age 86, of Maryville went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 24, 2025. He served a tour in the United States Army in Germany. He graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1976. He was a member of Madison Avenue Baptist Church. He was retired from Alcoa Aluminum Company. Kenny led a life...



