Obituaries
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June 14, 2025
Mary "Kay" Russell passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and special friends on Saturday June 14, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Jerry Ray Russell, sister Shirley Shields, and her parents Rachel & Harold Pete ...
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June 9, 2025
Tyler Allen Roberts, 23 years of age, passed away unexpectedly on June 9, 2025. He was the beloved son of Randy and Kim Roberts. Tyler will be remembered for his outgoing personality and his ability to make everyone around him laugh. He never back...
June 8, 2025
Skyler Shay-Sellers Beason, passed away on June 8, 2025. He is survived by his parents: Anthony and Aurora, brother: Tobias, grandparents: Bruce and April Sellers, uncles and aunts: Aaron, Austin, Nicholas, Jaedis, Cooper, Tyler, Brayden, Abby, Xavi...
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May 21, 2025
Christie “Janie” Ferguson, 57 of Maryville, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 21, 2025. She was preceded in death by father: George Ferguson, mother: Martha Ferguson, sisters: Sandra Kay Ferguson and Patty Mason, brother: Ge...
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May 20, 2025
Todd Stanifer (husband of Terri Willard Stanifer) 55, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Todd was an incredible son, loving husband, amazing father, and a super-engaging uncle. Todd has 3 young grandchildren: Ensley, Everson, and Raina. They were ...
May 19, 2025
Margie Louann Brown, 83 of Maryville, TN, went home to be with the Lord on May 19, 2025. Born March 2, 1942, in Yolyn, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by the love of her life Jimmy King, Parents Forrest Bartley Pettry and Maxine Williams P...
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May 19, 2025
David “Boss” Benson, 76, passed away May 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. David was born June 8, 1948, in Blount County to the late Ernest and Dixie Benson. He was a beloved father, brother, papaw, and great papaw. He is preceded ...
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Georgie Lucile Potter Frye Sluder
May 17, 2025
Georgie Lucile Potter Fry Sluder, 96, born March 6, 1929, and passed away May 17, 2025. She was the oldest member of Zion Chapel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband: Robert Frye, second husband: Charles Sluder, parents: Cara and ...
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May 12, 2025
Condas (C.D.) Arwood age 85 of Louisville passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church, and a Veteran of the United States National Guard. C.D. retired as a store manager at Weigel...
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May 11, 2025
Kenneth Lee McKee, age 82, of Maryville, born March 18, 1943, and passed away May 11, 2025. He retired from WYKO Engineering. He was preceded in death by parents, Arthur & Alice McKee, brother, Billy McKee, sister, Betty Vineyard, and mother ...
May 8, 2025
Carla Crisp, age 70, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Carla was a lifelong resident of Blount County. She was a great Christian woman with such a sweet soul. Carla had a big love for kids and helping others. She was a great friend and to...
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May 7, 2025
Ronald Gary Heath, age 73, of Maryville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025. Known to friends and family simply as Gary, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and community leader who left an indelible mark on Blount County thr...
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May 7, 2025
Paul O’Neil Allison, 100, of Friendsville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. He and his wife, Lucille, founded and operated Allison Craft Boat Company and Allison’s Catfish Restaurant. He was a gifted Artist all his life. Hi...
May 6, 2025
Ruth Edna George, age 85 of Maryville, passed away peacefully at home on May 6, 2025. She was preceded in death by her two children; Steve McFarland and Tracy Little, parents; Vester Lee McFarland and Ruth Olive Napier Banks, two grandchildren, and t...
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May 5, 2025
Anna Lee Everett, age 73, went home to her Lord and Savior on May 5, 2025. She was born and raised in Maryville. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and mamaw. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her...
May 4, 2025
William Charles (Dub) Riddle, 81 of Maryville, passed away at his home May 4, 2025. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and loved riding 4-wheelers and playing golf. He loved anything outdoors. He enjoyed spending time with his faithful dog, Lucy...
Brenda Carroll Garrett Espinosa
May 1, 2025
Brenda Carroll Garrett Espinosa, age 72 of Maryville, TN, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday May 1, 2025, at Blount Memorial Hospital. Brenda is survived by sons and daughters-in-law: Bobby and Loretta Whitehead and Joseph...
May 1, 2025
Gary Lynn Roberts, 78 of Maryville, passed away May 1, 2025. He was preceded in death by wife: Sara Jean Roberts, parents: James and Lucille Roberts, and 7 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his son: Gerald Roberts, niece: Teresa Roper, sist...
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April 27, 2025
Ben Whitaker, a longtime resident of Blount County, passed away on April 27, 2025. Ben proudly served Blount County Government for 15 years before his retirement. He loved spending his days fishing at his favorite spots — Scenic Point, Castaway ...
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April 26, 2025
Hazel Morgan, 89 of Seymour, passed away peacefully, Saturday, April 26, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband; Wesley Morgan and daughter; Patsy Cagle. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law: Danny and Linda Morgan, grandchildren: Tin...
April 16, 2025
Jewel Breazeale born September 30, 1946, and passed away April 16, 2025. She was preceded in death by her father: George Wilson, mother: Kathleen Moore, brother: Ted Wilson, and son: Jason Breazeale. She is survived by her daughter and best frien...
April 8, 2025
William “Riley” Kerr, 61 of Maryville, passed away April 8, 2025. He was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by parents: Edward and Mary Ruth Kerr, sister: Judy Niece, and grandparents: Authur and Ursa Kerr, and F...April 7, 2025
Gail Lee Dixon, 72 of Maryville, passed away April 7, 2025. She was preceded in death by husband: Jesse Dixon....
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April 6, 2025
Dora Lou (Dodie) Tucker, Sweet, Hawkins age 90 passed away Sunday April 6, 2025. Preceded in death by her parents Horace and Maggie Carver Tucker, daughter Mary Ellen Rose, husbands Tom Sweet and Rudy Hawkins, brothers Doug Dotson, Howard Tucker, Lyn...
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April 3, 2025
Cledith Jean Cooper, 71 of Walland, passed away April3, 2025. She was preceded in death by parents: Calvin and Mary Belle Lowe, and siblings: Eleamarie Stinnett, Mary Ruth Lowe, JC Lowe, and Wanda Ridings. She is survived by her husband: Sam H. C...