OBITUARY LISTING

Nov 17, 2024

Judith Gayle Fea, age 86 of Maryville, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Shannondale of Maryville. Judith was a member of Broadway Baptist Church for over 12 years. She enjoyed cross stich and sewing and was particularly fond of making American Girl Doll clothes. She also was known for her cooking and baking and enjoyed gardening and loved...

Nov 16, 2024

Martha Jean Carey Wilson, age 87 of Maryville, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Martha was a resident of Memphis before moving to Maryville in 1976. She always held family as the most important thing in life, especially cooking and being a grandmother. She had the sweetest disposition and was always a great conversationalist who loved...

Nov 16, 2024

David Ogle age 52 of Maryville, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He worked in the auto parts industry and was known by “Beavis” to most. David could light up a room with his jokes and smile. He was employed at Gary Yomans Ford and loved his coworkers. David was truly a man who loved his...

Nov 15, 2024

Carrie Kaye Smith, age 72, passed away at her home on November 15, 2024 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. She endured months of treatment and severe pain in her determination to beat this horrible disease and she fought hard till the very last minute.

She leaves to mourn her passing husband David who loyally cared...

Nov 15, 2024

KAY LIPPINCOTT GIBSON, age 62, of Maryville, passed away Friday November 15th after a short illness. Kay was born in Fort Myers, FL and came to Tennessee to attend Maryville College. She met and married her future husband, Russell Gibson MD, and they chose to stay and raise their family in Maryville. Kay was a long-time employee of Blount Discount...

Nov 14, 2024

Sonya Ann Russell Dodd, age 56 of Maryville, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a Realtor with Realty Executives and worked with the Blount County Community Fund. Sonya attended Foothills Church. She loved kayaking, hiking, stained glass, travel, the ocean, and the mountains. Preceded in death by: grandparents, Louise & Fred Russell and Bert...

Nov 14, 2024

James “Peg Leg” Green, born on August 6, 1947, in the small, welcoming town of Maryville, left us with a heart full of cherished memories on November 14, 2024. James was a truly remarkable character, balancing his comedic charm with a dedication to hard work and an unwavering love for his family. James spent two valuable, noble years serving in...

Nov 12, 2024

Ann Gooden Smith, age 89, passed away on November 12, 2024. She was a resident of Shannondale Healthcare, Knoxville, TN. She was a member of Grandview Baptist Church, Maryville and a graduate of Friendsville High School Class of 1953. Preceded in death by: husband, David L. Smith, Sr.; sons, David L. Smith, Jr. and Jeffrey Smith; parents, Lee Roy and...

Nov 12, 2024

Max Houston Coulter, 86, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on November 12, 2024. He was born August 26, 1938 on the family farm by Coulter's Bridge. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. After earning a degree in Agricultural Engineering from UT, he chose to teach and work the family farm. He was an educator...

Nov 11, 2024

Blanche Hamby Aaron, age 96 of Maryville, TN was born April 3, 1928 and passed November 11, 2024. She was an avid gardener and loved her flowers and her grand babies. She was gifted at crocheting, sewing and quilting and was the best cook ever!!! She was especially well known for her Biscuits. Blanche was one of 14 Hamby children....

Nov 11, 2024

Keith Eugene Fowler, age 72 of Greenback, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024. He was born July 20, 1952 to Eugene and Lorraine Fowler in Auburn, California. He attended Sierra College and lived in Long Beach, CA and Springboro, OH before moving to Maryville, TN where he has resided for the past 40 years. He was a longtime employee of...

Nov 9, 2024

Elbert D. (Don) Jones, age 78 of Maryville passed away peacefully at home Saturday, Nov. 9th. Don was a loving husband. He was an Army veteran and served in Vietnam in 1968 during the Tet offensive. He was a victim of Agent Orange. Don completed Industrial Trade School and was a graduate of the University of Tennessee. He taught Industrial...

Nov 7, 2024

Charles William Ford III was born in Queens, New York on January 5, 1962 to the union of the late Charles W. Ford II and his living mother Marilyn Clowney Ford. He leaves to cherish his memory to his fiancé Wanielle Hodson, beloved friend “Chunk” Amburn, sisters; Darlene Ford, Sakinna Ford, Valerie Ford and Monique Ford; daughter, Brittany Ford-Khan and...

Nov 4, 2024

Patti Louise Denton, formerly Myers, of Maryville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of November 4, 2024. She was surrounded by her children, siblings, nieces, and nephews as she entered the gates of Heaven. With a sweet reunion with her precious Timmy, after five months apart; her mother, Martha; and her sister, Brenda. Patti was...

Nov 3, 2024

Tamera Cordingly Imler (Taime’) awoke in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday morning, November 3, 2024. She and Steve, her beloved husband of 18 years, were in Kennesaw, Georgia, visiting Steve's daughter when Taime’ went to sleep like any other evening and didn't wake up the next morning. The first thing Steve shared after she passed was...

Nov 1, 2024

Johnny Ross Parker, age 61 of Maryville TN

passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024.

Johnny was a Maryville native who graduated from Heritage High School (Porter Panther at heart) and attended Hiwassee College.

Johnny was a longtime employee at Averitt Express but finished his career at Denso. He was a very quiet and reserved man but always calm, steady, and had a...

Oct 31, 2024

David Simmerly, age 83. After over 50 years as a teacher, coach, and father, Coach David Simmerly went on to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday. As an educator and coach at Eagleton Junior High from 1963-1979, William Blount High School 1979-1999, and Maryville Christian School 1999-2001, Coach had the opportunity to influence thousands of young people and accumulate...

Oct 27, 2024

Carolyn Copeland Lang, age 85 of Maryville, transitioned from this life to her new heavenly life surrounded by her family Sunday, October 27, 2024 in Murfreesboro, TN. Carolyn was a devoted member of Grandview Baptist Church for 55 years serving as a choir member and the church librarian. She was known for her generous and giving spirit. Carolyn deeply loved...

Oct 26, 2024

Oct 26, 2024

Patricia (Pat) Hagood Vass age 88, born October 14,1936 fell asleep on October 26, 2024 and is awaiting the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. Preceded in death was her husband of 53 years Anthony Vass, her parents, Fletcher and Eloise Waddell Hagood, two brothers, Russell and Richard Hagood and special son in law, Skip Coleman. Pat is survived by...