Obituaries
June 17, 2024
Carlis D Hitson, age 77, died peacefully in his sleep on Monday June 17, 2024. He was proceeded in death by his parents, father William Robert Histon (Dub), mother Euella Rowland Hitson, brother Dallas Wayne Hitson. Survived by his wife of 45 ½ yea...June 7, 2024
Jordan Cade Sparks (Lil Bum) passed away suddenly on Friday June 6, 2024, he was only 32 years old, anyone who knew Jordan loved him, he never met a stranger, he knew his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and loved to go to Church, he loved life, he would...June 5, 2024
James “Paul” Jollay, 60 years of age, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at UT Medical hospital. Paul was born on August 28, 1963, in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was adopted at the age of 6 by James Howard (deceased) and Arlene Jollay (decease...May 28, 2024
Carol Marie Mason, who loved to be called Mom and Gran by her daughter and grandkids, passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 28th at 3:30 A.M. with her daughter Cristin by her side. Carol was born in Knoxville, TN on June 9, 1947, to Kyle and Martha ...May 28, 2024
On Tuesday, May 28, 2024, Larry Beckham entered into the Kingdom of Heaven. Larry was a “Smalltown Southern Man”, one of the hardest workers, the kindest gentleman, the GREATEST storyteller, beloved “Papa” to his grands, the best Daddy a gir...May 25, 2024
Shirley Lorene Perkins was born on July 14, 1944, and passed away on May 25, 2024. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Shirley was the kindest of souls and will be remembered for her smiling face, big laughs, and tight squeezes. She love...May 23, 2024
Charles Q. Balch Jr. (Charlie) 71 went to be with our Heavenly Father on May 23, 2024, at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his Father: Charles Q. Balch Sr., Mother: Lola Maples Balch, Brother: Vic Balch, and younger Sister: Katr...May 20, 2024
Charles Paul Gardner, age 67 passed away surrounded by his family May 20, 2024, due to a long battle with pneumonia. Charles was born February 13, 1957, in Marietta, Georgia to James and Esther Gardner. Charles was the baby of the Gardner family, and...May 20, 2024
Dean Loy Dockery born July 20, 1942, died May 20, 2024, of Maryville went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday May 20, 2024, He was a graduate of Severe County High School, and retired from Alcoa. He enjoyed dogs, college football, and his ball ...May 13, 2024
Debora Kay Abbott, age 63, of Maryville, passed away Monday May 13, 2024. She was preceded in death by her Parents: Tommy and Laura Ona Hatcher. She is survived by her Husband of 40 years, Craig Abbott, Sisters: Connie Flynn, and Jannie Perkins. Mot...May 11, 2024
Barbara Heath Poplin born December 15, 1944, and passed away May 11, 2024, at her home. She was preceded in death by mother and stepfather: Luetisha and Lee Williams, husband of 60 years: James Edward Poplin, and infant daughter: Christina. She is ...May 8, 2024
Alfred “Al” Ward Jr., 76 of Maryville passed away May 8, 2024. He was preceded in death by wife: Shirley Ward, parents: Alfred Sr. and Arizona Ward, brother: Woody Ward, and sisters: June Gribble and Patty Dockery. He is survived by daughters: ...May 7, 2024
Margaret E. Cunningham, 85 of Maryville passed away May 7, 2024. A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday May 13, 2024, at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Vonore with Pastor Tom Hatley officiating. ...May 5, 2024
It is with great sadness we announced the death of Terry Lynn Flanagin who left us on May 5, 2024, after a long battle with cancer, he was preceded in death by his Father: Arthur W Flanagin, Grandparents: Roy and Bessie Teffeteller, John and Bertha F...May 3, 2024
Walter L Price 77, of Walland passed away Friday morning May 3, 2024, at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents: H. Etter and Hulda Hensley Price, His brothers, Steve, Henry, Dave, and Daniel Price. He is survived by his loving wife of 5...April 29, 2024
Ruby (Teffeteller) Wilburn born June 2, 1928, and passed away April 29, 2024. She was preceded in death by husband: Roy Wilburn, grandson: Scott Wilburn, daughter-in-law: Dino, daughter: Wanda Wilburn, parents: Wade and Birdie (Brown) Teffeteller, b...April 28, 2024
Linda “Nama” Marie Hemrick Gulledge, age 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, Tennessee. She was born July 13, 1949, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Donald Gray Hemrick and Evola Sal...April 26, 2024
Shelby Anne Crisp, 79 of Maryville, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on April 26, 2024. She was preceded in death by parents: John and Phyllis Walls, and father and mother-in-law: Cas and Bessie Crisp. She is survived by her husb...April 24, 2024
Kristin N. Bryant of Townsend, born May 14, 1996, and passed away April 24, 2024. She was preceded in death by mother: Jennifer Morris Bryant, and grandparent: Terry Morris. She is survived by her father: Jamie Bryant, brother: Ben Bryant, grandpar...April 24, 2024
William "Robert" Henry, 60 of Maryville, went to be with the Lord peacefully at home on April 24, 2024. He attended Anchor of Hope Tabernacle. He loved wrestling and westerns. If he didn't aggravate you, he didn't like you. He will be dearly miss...April 20, 2024
Peggy Ann (Weatherly) Barker was born on September 7, 1948, in Appalachia, Virginia. She formerly lived in Newport, Tennessee, and departed this life peacefully on April 20, 2024, at her home in Maryville, Tennessee. She loved playing cards with frie...April 18, 2024
Vanessa D. Lane passed away at the age of 51, as the result of a tragic accident on April 18th, 2024. Born to Rick and Harldene on October 12th, 1972. She lived most of her life in Blount County, Tn with the majority of her family until she made the...April 18, 2024
Earnest Scott Loveday 54 of Maryville died April 18, 2024, he was preceded in death by his Parents: Earnest (Pop) and Shirley Campbell Loveday, he will be greatly missed by family and friends....April 18, 2024
Linda Darlene Rader (Lin), age 65, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2024, at her home. She was born on June 12, 1958, in Del Rio, Texas to William and Arlene Paulk. Lin grew up in Fitzgerald, GA and Valdosta, GA and was a 1976 graduate of Lowndes ...April 18, 2024
Linda Delores Davis, age 81 of Maryville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 18, 2024. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by Father, Jack D. Davis, Mother, Ersie B. Davis, brothers Johnny “Dee” ...