Robert L. Brim
Jan 17, 2020
Robert (Bob) L. Brim, of Maryville, TN died January 17th, 2020 at Blount Memorial Hospital, at the age of 80. After graduating in 1957 from Wenatchee High School in Washington State, Brim joined the Navy, serving in the aviation division as an electrical technician. Afterward, he attended Wenatchee Junior College and the University of Washington, earning a bachelor’s degree in...
Dalton Tylor Vanderburg
Jan 15, 2020
Dalton Tylor Vanderburg, age 24 of Maryville, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Survivors include his son, Sebastian Vanderburg; parents, Wendy Whitehead and Billy Vanderburg; brother, Bryson Whitehead; sisters, Autumn Vanderburg and Olivia Whitehead; grandparents, Tressa Tipton, Jerry Vanderburg, and Chris and Wayne Jones; Many other close family and friends. A Celebration of Dalton’s life will be held on Sunday,...
Ronald Wayne Boruff
Jan 15, 2020
Ronald Wayne Boruff, 68, died unexpectedly January 15 at home. He was born on July 9, 1951 to Ernest and Althea (Grubb) Boruff. Ron graduated Friendsville High School in 1970, then joined the National Guard. As a guardsman, he was awarded the expert badge for the M16 rifle. Ronnie was a police officer for thirty-three years. On January 22, 1981,...
Roy Wayne Walker
Jan 15, 2020
Roy Wayne Walker, 71, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday evening on January 15, 2020. Roy was born on April 25, 1948 in Sunbright, Tennessee. He proudly served over 20 years in the Army until his retirement from the service in 1987. In 1993, he opened his own Handbag Superstore. Proud of his country and...
Thomas F Shuler
Jan 10, 2020
Thomas F. Shuler of Townsend, TN born January 26, 1944 went home to be with his lord and savior Jesus Christ on January 10, 2020. Tommy retired from Blount County Highway Department. He was an avid outdoors man. He was always working outdoors or walking in the mountains, where he was at peace, Tommy was a man with a big...
Vance H Shuler
Jan 10, 2020
Vance Henry Shuler age 86 of Townsend, TN passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020. Vance was a deacon and member of Macedonia Baptist Church, Townsend, TN. He enjoyed morning meetings with his friends at Hardies in Browns Creek; he proudly served as an Army veteran from 1951-1953, during the Korean War. He is retired from Smokey Mountain Park Service...
Sammie Marion Adams
Jan 10, 2020
Sammie Marion Adams, age 90, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020. He was born to Sam & Mabel Adams (deceased) of Townsend, TN on September 2, 1929 where he was raised and graduated from Townsend High School in 1947. Sammie was drafted during the Korean War in 1950 and served in the military for 13 years. He left behind his...
Sgt. Ricky Stanley Herendon
Jan 10, 2020
Sgt. Ricky Stanley Herendon passed away at home on Friday evening January 10, 2020. His wife Pamela, daughters Angela and Amber, grandson Mason, and sister Pam were at his bed side. Ricky was a Vietnam Veteran having served as a helicopter crew chief and doorgunner while flying on missions to rescue injured soldiers from the battlefield. He continued to serve...
Barbara L Shuler
Jan 9, 2020
Barbara Lee Shuler age 84 of Townsend, TN passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Townsend, TN. She was a home maker, loved her family, and family gatherings she also enjoyed attending religious events, also playing with children, and taking care of her pets. She was also a big UT Football...
Joyce Best
Jan 8, 2020
Joyce Best age 80 of Vonore passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was employed as an X-Ray Technician. Joyce was a member of Broadway Baptist Church. She loved sewing, her cats and Greyhounds. Survivors include: Husband, Ray Best; Son, Jeffery Robert Best; Daughter, Lori Lynn Best DiPaolo; Grandchildren, Kristina Joy Mazurek, Marissa Kathleen Cappellanin, and...
John James Ernst
Jan 8, 2020
John James Ernst age 85 of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Praise Lutheran Church in Maryville. John was an Engineer in the Rubber Industry. He enjoyed gardening, carpentry, and hiking. John was a Veteran of the United States Army. Preceded in death by: parents, David & Theodora Ernst; siblings,...
Ruth Richesin
Jan 6, 2020
Ruth Richesin joined her heavenly Savior on Monday, January 6, 2020. She was born Rosa Ruth Cantrell in Monroe County on September 20, 1923. She met her husband Jackson Blaine Richesin at Rocky Springs Church when they were teenagers. They eloped in Chatsworth, Georgia in 1941. During World War II, she worked as a riveter building B-24 Liberator Bombers at...
Marcella Marcy O'Hara
Jan 5, 2020
Marcella (Marcy) Walker O’Hara passed away at Blount Memorial Hospital on January 5, 2020. She was preceded in death by husband of 57 years, CWO Henry (Buck) O’Hara; parents, Theodore and Mary Walker of Alcoa; brother, TR Walker and wife, Dorothy Walker of Maryville. Survived by her son, Kevin O’Hara and wife, Sheila of Maryville; several nieces and nephews. In...
James Allen Kelley
Jan 4, 2020
James Allen “Jim” Kelley, 89, of South Knoxville, passed away Saturday afternoon, January 4, at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ann Hinds Kelley; his parents, Charles and Stella Kelley; and siblings, Bill Kelley, Peggy Seepe, and Don Kelley. He is survived by his sons, Bradley A. Kelley of Oregon, and Jeffrey H. Kelley,...
Gary Wayne Canant
Jan 3, 2020
Gary Wayne Canant, age 74, of Alcoa, TN passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at his home. Wayne attended Calvary Baptist Church in Alcoa, TN. He served in the United States Navy and the Air National Guard before retiring from TVA. In retirement, Wayne drove the courtesy cart at Fleamasters Fleamarket in Ft. Myers, FL. He is preceded in...
Shirley Jean Patton
Jan 3, 2020
Shirley Jean Story Patton She brought joy and wonderment to many for three quarters of a century, 30 December 1944 until 3 January 2020 She was always helping those who needed a hand getting up and those that needed help staying up. As a skilled watercolor painter, she was a delight to the group of painters she met with every...
Russell E. Connatser
Jan 3, 2020
Russell E. Connatser, age 66 of Maryville, passed away Friday, January 03, 2020 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his mother, Reona Connatser. Survived by his Wife, Jane Connatser; Sons and daughter-in-law, Tyler Connatser, and Spencer and Sarah Connatser; Grandchildren, Katherine, Claire, and Charlotte Connatser; Father, Ernest...
Paul Imler
Jan 1, 2020
Paul Imler, age 93, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020, in Maryville, TN, surrounded by his family. Born in Tully Township, Van Wert County, Ohio in 1926. He was the ninth of ten children, born to Fred and Millie Imler. He was a World War II veteran as a second lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve. Prior enlistments are...
Phoebe Zora Cable
Dec 31, 2019
Phoebe Zora Cable, age 96 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was the most loving, caring Mother anyone could hope for. She was the rock of her family. Preceded in death by parents, Johnson and Carrie Laney; brothers, Bud and Paul Laney; sister, Ollie Hughes; sons, Larry and James Cable; grandchildren, Kristi Monroe,...
Donald Tipton Goodson
Dec 31, 2019
Donald Tipton Goodson, age 83 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Oscar and Betty Goodson; son, Terry Goodson; daughter, Mariann Huskey; sisters, Roxie Alexander, Suzie Long, Georgia Collins; brothers, James Goodson, Samuel Goodson, Buck Goodson. Survived by wife, Patricia Goodson; sons and daughters, Tim (Melissa), Brad, Dennis, Mike, Scott, Vickie, Mickey; grandchildren, Justin...