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Velma Ruth Candlish

Velma Ruth Candlish

Apr 10, 2021

On Saturday, April 10, 2021, Velma Ruth Candlish passed from this life into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Velma was born in Judsonia, Arkansas on June 28, 1927 to Thomas Guy Finley and Lula Ethel (Bryant) Finley. On October 21, 1945, she married Morris J. Candlish in the Ford Wedding Chapel. They soon settled in Kokomo,...

Sondra Jean Gutridge

Sondra Jean Gutridge

Apr 10, 2021

Sondra Jean Gutridge, 70, Maryville. Following an extended illness, she passed away early Saturday morning, April 10, 2021, in her sleep. Preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Erma Gutridge. Survived by brothers Thomas Gutridge, Jr. (Cheryl) and Ronald Gutridge; nephews Eric Gutridge (Patty) and Travis Gutridge (Patricia); niece Amanda Bruce (Keith); nine great nephews and nieces; a host...

Doris Nadine Garrett

Doris Nadine Garrett

Apr 8, 2021

Doris Nadine Cleveland Garrett, age 88 of Maryville, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at her home. Doris was a member of Rio Revolution. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who left an amazing legacy that will never be forgotten. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Jerrell...

Thomas James Waldo

Thomas James Waldo

Apr 6, 2021

Thomas James “TJ” Waldo, age 84 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Born to Austin and Clara Waldo on May 31, 1936. Mr. Waldo was preceded in death by parents, Austin and Clara Waldo; brothers, Glen and Junior Waldo; sisters, Marie Falls, Jewel Beeler, Myrtle Kincaid. Survived by his wife of 65 years, Lola Whitehead; sister, Violet Duncan;...

Elizabeth Clark Bannock

Elizabeth Clark Bannock

Apr 6, 2021

Elizabeth “Beth” Clark Bannock, 68, of Maryville passed away on April 6th, 2021 at home. Beth was born in Gardner MA, moving to Connecticut at an early age where she spent most of her life and retiring to Maryville in 2013. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Philip; parents, John and Martha (Diamond) Clark; brother, William Clark; Beth is survived by...

Patricia Louise Rose

Patricia Louise Rose

Apr 6, 2021

Patricia Louise Rose, age 72 of Maryville, went to join her parents and the rest of her family in heaven Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at her home. Preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Edna Rose. Survived by son, Brandon White; brother, James Roses; sisters, Linda Hill, Elizabeth Jones; special nephew, Cole White; several nieces and nephews. Memorial Service...

Harold Eugene Johnson

Harold Eugene Johnson

Apr 5, 2021

Harold Eugene Johnson age 83 of Maryville, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at home. He was an Office Superintendent at USG Interiors with 38 years of service. Eugene was a member and deacon of New Life Church of God in Greenville, MS for over 30 years. He enjoyed traveling with his family while they ministered in gospel music. Preceded...

Betty Jeanette Grieger

Betty Jeanette Grieger

Apr 4, 2021

Betty Jeanette Buck Grieger, age 89, loving wife of Frederick, peacefully passed away on April 4, 2021…. a beautiful Easter Sunday. She was born to Orin Jackson Buck and Ruby Jeanette Bell Buck on July 1, 1931 in Wilmington, North Carolina. Betty was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by her sister, Helen Fay Buck Richins. This kind...

Bill R. Benson

Bill R. Benson

Apr 2, 2021

Bill R. Benson age 77 of Maryville passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Bill was a member of First United Methodist Church Maryville. He retired from Allied Chemical, the Knoxville News Sentinel and Target in Maryville. Preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Irene Benson. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Nancy Benson; sisters-in-law,...

Curtis Ray Skidmore Sr.

Curtis Ray Skidmore Sr.

Apr 1, 2021

Curtis Ray Skidmore, Sr. age 79 of Maryville, TN, passed away Friday, April 1, 2021 at Liberty Assisted Living of Maryville. Curt was born in Cranks Kentucky on July 29, 1941. Curt served in the U.S. Army as well as the U.S. Army National Guard for 20 years. Curt worked for Ford Motor Company for 36 years until his retirement....

Bonnie Lou Morgan

Bonnie Lou Morgan

Apr 1, 2021

Jamimia “Bonnie” Lou Chambers Morgan’s family wishes to honor her and her legacy. She was born June, 6 1927 in Friendsville, Tennessee. She passes away at the age of 93 Thursday, April 1, 2021 at her home in Walland, Tennessee. Being a descendent of Cades Cove and living there as a child was a great treasure to her. Additionally, she...

Christine Edwina Teffeteller

Christine Edwina Teffeteller

Apr 1, 2021

Christine Edwina Hatcher Teffeteller, age 70 of Maryville, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 1, 2021, at Fairpark Healthcare Center in Maryville, Tennessee. Chris was a very loving and caring mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is now in God’s loving arms and with all the saints who have gone before her. Christine was born in Maryville, Tennessee, on January 7, 1950....

Boone Griffin Yeager

Boone Griffin Yeager

Mar 30, 2021

Boone Griffin Yeager passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Survivors include: Parents, Chris & Emilie Yeager; Brother, Asher; Sisters, Molly and Nora; many other loved family members. Family will receive friends from 5:00 until 6:00 PM, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Smithview Pavilion, 601 Smithview Drive, Maryville, TN 37803. Memorial service will follow at 6:00 PM. Smith Funeral & Cremation...

Robert David McClanahan

Robert David McClanahan

Mar 29, 2021

Robert David McClanahan, age 73, of Maryville, passed away on March 29, 2021, peacefully, with his family by his side, after suffering complications of Parkinson’s. After graduating from Maryville High School in 1966, Robert earned a bachelor’s degree in History from Maryville College and later earned a master’s degree from the University of Tennessee. Robert’s teaching career spanned 40 years...

Peggy Louise Kirby

Peggy Louise Kirby

Mar 29, 2021

Peggy Louise Kirby, age 67 of Maryville, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Peggy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed. Preceded in death by parents, Bobby and Maxine Conley; sister, Angelia Rhyne. Survived by husband of 48 years, George Kirby; children, John Kirby (Catherine), Jennifer Hirschy (Brock), Robert Kirby (Chelsey);...

Dallas Cory Reed Hill

Dallas Cory Reed Hill

Mar 28, 2021

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Dallas Cory Reed Hill, age 31, our loving son, fiancé, father, brother and friend passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 28, 2021. Those who knew Dallas, even for a short time, lost a shining light in their lives. Dallas had a God given gift to bring happiness with his upbeat personality. He was a funny...

Carol Rose Harveston

Carol Rose Harveston

Mar 28, 2021

Carol Rose Harveston, age 82 of Louisville, passed away at home, surrounded by family, on Sunday, March 28, 2021. Carol was preceded in death by her mother and father, Richard and Azalea Tharp and special aunt Alma Reed. She is survived by husband of 61 years, Paul Harvestson, Jr.; children, Zane Harveston and wife, Sandra, Ginger Armstrong and husband, Kent;...

Matthew Webster McCullough

Matthew Webster McCullough

Mar 27, 2021

Matthew (Matt) Webster McCullough, age 39 of Walland, Tennessee, died at home Saturday morning, 27 March 2021, after twenty years of coping with Type One Diabetes. He leaves behind two wonderful children, Colton, age seven, and Chloe, age six, and their mother, Veronica Fletcher. He also leaves his mom, Sheila Webster, his stepmother, Janet McCullough, and his father, Ken, in...

Patricia Louise Jones

Patricia Louise Jones

Mar 27, 2021

Patricia (Trish) Louise Jones, born in Los Angeles, CA, on July 3, 1943, went home to her Lord and Savior on 27 Mar 2021. A celebration service will be held on 8 Apr 2021. Family will receive friends at 11:00 am with service to begin at 12:30 pm at East Maryville Baptist Church, 1150 E. Brown School Rd, Maryville, TN....

Harold Dean Wilson

Harold Dean Wilson

Mar 27, 2021

Harold Dean Wilson, age 83 of Louisville, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Dean Hill Place of Knoxville. Harold was a retired property developer and member of Dotson Memorial Baptist Church. He enjoyed traveling around the United States and playing music. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and China Service Medal. Preceded...