Ronald Lynn Kelso
Jan 24, 2022
Ronald Lynn Kelso, age 63, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 24, 2022 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Ron was an employee with Anderson Lumber Company for over 26 years. Ron loved racing, especially watching his son, grandson, nephew and niece. But his family was his true pride and joy. He loved to hear...
Robert Lee Evans
Jan 23, 2022
Robert Lee Evans, age 81 of Maryville, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at his home. Survived by wife, Nellie Evans; sons and daughters-in-law, Darrell and Tammy Evans, Allen and Keona Keeble, Mark Keeble; grandchildren, Lauren Evans, Allison Evans, Nathan Keeble, Simon Keeble, Hannah Keeble, Josiah Keeble; brother, Eugene Evans; sisters, Judy Blevins, Tammy Evans. In lieu of flowers, memorial...
Lee Ralph Stamper
Jan 23, 2022
We regretfully announce the passing of Leland (Lee) Ralph Stamper, who passed away surrounded by his loved ones on January 23, 2022. Lee had a difficult battle with COPD and is finally at rest. He will be forever loved and remembered for his big heart and his talent with guitar and songwriting. Lee is preceded in death by his brother...
Tamra Sue "Tami" Kincaid
Jan 23, 2022
Tamra “Tami” Sue Kincaid, age 63 of Maryville, went home to be with The Lord on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at the family home. Tami was a longtime member and organist of Praise Lutheran Church and taught piano lessons. She was very involved and had a strong passion for the rescue of bully breeds. She loved spending time with her...
Billie Sue Henderson Hitson
Jan 23, 2022
Billie Sue Henderson Hitson; Billie was born in Maryville on March 6, 1928 and lived in Blount County her entire life. She passed away on January 23, age 93, at Asbury Place after a battle with dementia. Billie was predeceased by her husband of 44 years John R. Hitson, parents, W.P. and Hazel Kerr Henderson and sisters, Merle McCracken and...
William Shawn Braden
Jan 22, 2022
William “Shawn” Braden, age 57, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022, surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Laura “Beth” Braden, his children, Nicholas, Laura, and Amanda Braden, his mother and step-father, Edwina “Winnie” and Frank Neace, his brother Stanley Neace and his very beloved grandchildren, Cameron Jones and Lyric Huffstetler....
Jimmie L. Dodd
Jan 21, 2022
Jimmie L. Dodd age 85, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022. Jimmie graduated Greenback High School and went on to serve in the United States Air Force as a radar operator. He retired from ALCOA after 30 years, mostly in the Electrical Department. He was a member of Peck’s Memorial United Methodist Church for 60 years. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking,...
Gregory Scott Clower
Jan 21, 2022
Gregory Scott Clower, age 58, of Greenback realized the fullness of his faith and entered the presence of the Lord on January 21, 2022 following a brief illness. Greg was born April 19, 1963 in Sweetwater. Greg will be remembered as a “Gentle Giant” for his servant’s heart, his humble spirit, and his commitment to his family. As the owner...
Dora Lou Goans Stinnett
Jan 21, 2022
Dora Lou Goans Stinnett, 87, passed away January 21st peacefully at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Central Baptist Church in Alcoa. Dora graduated from Clinton High School in 1952. She found great pleasure working at the Bank of Maryville/First Tennessee for 28 years where she made lifelong friends. Dora loved to spend time in the sun at...
Arvle S. Fleeman
Jan 21, 2022
Arvle S. Fleeman, age 94 died January 21st, 2022 in Maryville, TN at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of the Maryville Church of Christ for over 40 years, previously a member of the Dunbar Road Church of Christ in Monroe, MI. He was retired from Ford Motor Company in Monroe in 1980 after thirty years of employment. From...
Barbara "DeeDoe" Jewel Ward
Jan 20, 2022
Barbara (DeeDoe) Jewel Ward, age 82 of Townsend, went to be with Jesus Thursday, January 20, 2022. She was born August 12, 1939. Dee Doe showed her love for Jesus by baking and cooking for everyone that would let her. Even if you did not know her, you may have eaten one of her pecan pie muffins that she shared...
Kenneth Allen Parham
Jan 20, 2022
Kenneth Allen Parham’s faith became sight on Thursday, January 20th, 2022. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, after a prolonged illness. Kenneth was born on January 22, 1947 in Harriman, TN. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Earnie and Louise Parham, sister-in-law Victoria Adams and dear cousin Ronnie McDermitt. He is survived by...
John "Gene" Sloan
Jan 19, 2022
John “Gene” Sloan, age 94 of Maryville, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at the family home. Gene was a long-time employee of Blount County Schools and retired as Principal from Rocky Branch Elementary School. Survived by wife of 64 years, Norma Jean Sloan; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Donna Sloan; grandson, Jordan Sloan; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Joan...
Wilma Faye Potter
Jan 19, 2022
Wilma Faye Potter age 58 of Seymour passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at UT Hospital. Wilma lived her life for God, her children, her grandchildren, her family and her furbabies. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Faye McKee, sisters, Tammy Knips and Janice Potter. Survivors include her children Dorothy Potter, Brittany Rhodes (Curtis Hayes), Joshua...
Roy Allen Ferguson
Jan 19, 2022
Roy Allen Ferguson, age 75 of Louisville formerly of Illinois, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at his home. Roy was a professional musician and singer. He had a love for all Apple and Mac tech related products. Preceded in death by his parents, Florence and Royal Ferguson. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Faye Ferguson; daughters and sons-in-law,...
Dicia June Tipton
Jan 19, 2022
Dicia June Tipton, age 84 of Maryville, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Tipton; parents, Bob and Minnie Wilson; brothers, Robert, Walter, and Charles; sister, Twila Joyce Baker. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Penny Tipton; daughter, Pam Tipton; grandchildren, Dustin and Tina Tipton, Bill and...
Roy Mack Sims
Jan 19, 2022
On January 19, 2022, Roy M. Sims went to his final home to join his loved ones in Heaven. He was employed with Archer Air Conditioning in Knoxville for 30 years. Roy’s hobbies included playing music, hunting, fishing, dirt bike riding, classic car collecting, just to name a few. His hobbies changed however after he suffered a fall in the...
Rose Mary Stephens
Jan 18, 2022
Rose Mary Stephens, age 89 of Maryville, passed away January 14, 2022 surrounded by family. She was born in Harlan, KY, on May 9, 1932. She and her husband raised their children in Illinois and retired to Maryville in 1991. Rose worked as a CNA for many years and was a caretaker for her brothers and sisters-in-law over the years....
Edward Eugene Thurston
Jan 18, 2022
Edward Eugene “Gene” Thurston, age 84 of Friendsville, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Gene retired from the Federal Highway Administration that helped build the Foothills Parkway and also worked for Blalock and Sons Construction, along with being a major contributor to Smart Fix 40 project. He loved the Top of the World community as well...
Cheryl Malonee Slick
Jan 17, 2022
Cheryl Malonee Slick, age 63 of Maryville, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a 1976 graduate of Everett High School. Cheryl was a devoted member of The Well of Maryville, where she will be remembered as a generous, witty, and loving woman who worshiped God with both her words and her deeds. She found...