Estelle Bledsoe
May 17, 2021
Estelle Bledsoe age 102 of Alcoa, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at Asbury Place of Maryville. She was born in Sweetwater, TN on January 11, 1919. Estelle was a member of Central Baptist Church of Alcoa. Preceded in death by: Husband, Johnny Bledsoe; Great-Granddaughter, Isabella Grace Bledsoe. Survivors include: Son, Joe Bledsoe (Judy); Grandchildren, John Bledsoe (Crystal) and Carrie...
William Jacob Bryant
May 16, 2021
William Jacob Bryant, age 32 of Townsend, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Our hearts still ache and many tears still flow. What it meant to lose you know one will ever no. We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain. They say time will heal but neither time or reason will...
Jack S. Carpenter
May 16, 2021
Jack S. Carpenter, age 84 of Maryville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at home. Jack was a mainstay of his community, dedicated to his family and church. He was one of the hardest working men on earth, and one of the best Ford parts managers ever. He was a near perfect husband and father. In 1956, Jack...
Marianna Smith
May 15, 2021
Marianna Smith, age 84 of Friendsville, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 at UT Medical Center. Marianna was a member of Friendsville United Methodist Church. She was the head cook of Friendsville Elementary School for years and was instrumental in getting the Volunteer Fire Department in Friendsville, where she and Frank, both served as Captains and first responders. She was...
Madonna Louise Pasqua
May 14, 2021
Madonna Louise Murphy “Murph” Pasqua, age 98, of Alcoa passed away peacefully at home on May 14, 2021. She was born November 4, 1922 in Thermopolis Wyo. Madonna received her degree in Interior Design from the University of Colorado. She moved to Alcoa in 1952 and became a valued member of the community. Madonna was a member of Alcoa First...
Charles Lynn Potter
May 14, 2021
Charles Lynn Potter, age 87, of Maryville, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at his home. He was a life-long member of Cold Springs Missionary Baptist Church where he was a deacon, taught Sunday School and led music. Lynn was a wood worker, musician, and avid story-teller. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Betty Jo Davis Potter,...
Jerry Roston Debuty Jr.
May 14, 2021
Jerry Roston Debuty Jr. “Ross” age 53 of Louisville, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Preceded in death by: Daughters, Mandolin & Shelbea; Sons, JT & Sinjin; Father, Jerry Debuty; Sister, Kimberly Loope. Survivors include: Ex-wife and Fiancée, McKenna Mason; Son, Raymond; Daughter,...
Gary Curtis Hart
May 13, 2021
Gary Hart, age 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 13 at his home in Alcoa, after a brief illness, with his wife and family by his side. He was born in Maryville, TN, on June 9, 1943 to Curtis and Mildred Hart. A 1961 graduate of Alcoa High School, he was a member of the football team and played...
Dawn Marie Chapman
May 13, 2021
Dawn Marie Chapman, age 53 of Maryville, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 at her home. She was a member of the Smoky Mountain Mini Cooper Club. Dawn was a big supporter of The Angels Among Us and Robert Tish Cancer Center. She was a loving mother, sister, daughter, friend and loved her fur babies. Preceded in death by grandmother,...
Katherine A. Goodwin
May 12, 2021
Katherine A. “Kathie” Goodwin, 81, lost her battle with cancer on Tuesday May 12, 2021. She was born April 14, 1940 in Atlanta GA, the daughter of Archibald Angus and Katherine Babb Attridge. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband. Kathie is survived by her daughters, Angela Goodwin Gibson of Columbus, MS; Kay Goodwin (Mark) Seder of...
Brian Keith Cagle
May 11, 2021
Brian Keith Cagle, age 43 of Walland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at home. He enjoyed gardening, farming, and barbequing. He loved his family and being with friends. Preceded in death by brother, Randy Lee Cagle and grandparents. Survived by daughter, Lindsey Cagle; son, Lance Cagle; parents, Jeannie and Junior Cagle; brothers and sisters-in-law, Lowell Dewaine and...
William Glenn McConnell
May 10, 2021
William G. McConnell age 76 of Greenback passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at home. He was a member of Bakers Creek Presbyterian Church. He lived on a Century Farm in the oldest house in Blount County. He enjoyed old cars, farming, and the mountains. Preceded in death by his parents, William Fred and Glenna Bea McConnell; wife, Carolyn LeQuire...
Robert Edward Gorton
May 10, 2021
Robert Edward Gorton, age 73 of Maryville, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 10, 2021 at UT Medical Center. Robert was baptized into the Way of Holiness Church. He retired as a truck driver after many years of service. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by his family and...
Avie Louise Hutchison
May 10, 2021
Avie Louise Hutchison, age 80 of Alcoa, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Avie was an avid golfer, loved to sew and owned her own beauty salon. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and wonderful friend. Preceded in death by her parents, Sanberry Valentine and Stella Mae Lindsey Valentine; husband, Clifford Hutchison; brothers, Sam, JR,...
Charles Francis Kern
May 9, 2021
Charles Francis Kern, age 92 of Maryville, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Parkwest Medical Center. He was a member of East Maryville Baptist Church. His passions were Church witnessing, running 5K and 10K races as well as small triathlons. A hobby he loved was writing letters to editors. He worked on the railroad and was also a school...
Delorse Coada
May 8, 2021
Delorse Coada, 80, died May 8, 2021. She is preceded in death by parents Slick and Bertha Abbott, husband Bob Coada, son Dale Coada and siblings Tommy Abbott, Wayne Abbott and Elna Joyner. Survived by kids Stan (Kim) Coada and Lynnette (Phil) Cottrell, grandchildren Mathieu (Lynsey) Barry, Ian (Lydia) Barry, Brenna (Darlin) Barry-Martinez, Taylor (Darcy) Coada, Laura Barry and Anna...
Hazel Riden
May 7, 2021
Hazel Riden age 92 of Maryville passed away Friday May 7, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Graveside service and interment will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday May 11, 2021 at Grandview Cemetery. Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville. www.smithfuneralandcremation.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Hazel Riden please visit our Sympathy Store.
Ethel Hartley
May 4, 2021
Ethel Hartley, age 89 of Maryville, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at UT Medical Center. Ethel was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church for over 65 years and served on the church council as treasurer. She was also a volunteer at Blount County Food Connection. Ethel was an elder of the Ponca Indian Tribe of Niobrara, Nebraska....
Etta Maycle Yearout
May 4, 2021
Etta Maycle Yearout, 91, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021. She was born November 10, 1929 in Cades Cove. She was a faithful member of Piney Level Missionary Baptist Church. Maycle loved cookbooks and taking pictures. She was preceded in death by parents, Millard & Dulcie McCauley; sisters, Glenda Nichols, Inez Adams; brother, Truel McCauley; husband, Wayne Yearout; daughter, Ava...
Craig Thomas Jenkinson
May 3, 2021
Craig Thomas Jenkinson, age 78 of Maryville, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021 at UT Medical Center. Craig was a veteran in the United States Navy. He was the Vice President of the Smoky Mountain Amatuer Radio Club. Preceded in death by parents, Harold and Betty Jenkinson. Survived by sons and daughter-in-law, Keith and Lori Lewis, Kyle Jenkinson, Richard Jenkinson;...