Obituaries
September 18, 2021
Bennett Leroy Purkey, 80 of Louisville, passed away Saturday September 18th 2021. He was retired many years from The Marble Quarry, Friendsville, TN. He was preceded in death by his wife Frances Alene Thomas. The love of his life; His parents Marv...September 17, 2021
Jeremy Wayne Simerly went home to be with Jesus Friday, September 17, 2021. He was a member of RIO South where he served as an Elder and Youth Pastor. He was a devoted, passionate child of God, who loved to worship! You couldn’t have a conversati...September 17, 2021
In loving memory of Shannon “Christi” Hodge. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Blount Memorial Hospital on Friday September 17, 2021 and went to be with the Lord at the age of 50. She was born on September 14, 1971 to her loving...September 16, 2021
Nellie Long Graves of Maryville passed away September 16, 2021. She was born September 18, 1921 and will be buried on her 100th birthday on Saturday September 18, 2021. She was an avid bowler up into her 90’s and received many awards. She atte...September 16, 2021
Alex Garcia, 25 of Louisville, son of Ricardo and Denice Garcia, went to join his Daddy on September 16, 2021. He always made everyone laugh and feel at ease. He loved to play guitar and shoot pool but loved his family above all else. He is alw...September 15, 2021
Patricia Kelley Duncan, 74, of Walland passed away September 15, 2021. She was preceded in death by parents: Bill Kelley and Mae Williams. She is survived by son; Anthony Duncan, sister and brother-in-law: Leesa and Steve McGill, granddaughter: Bella...September 14, 2021
The world lost a beloved mother Marie Elizabeth Tucker Lynn on September 14, 2021, in Elkhart, Indiana with her daughter Sandra by her side. She passed away at the age of 83 after fighting a courageous battle with Dementia. She was born to Horace an...September 13, 2021
Carl Farley Woodard, 80 of Maryville, was called to his heavenly home Monday afternoon September 13, 2021. He was preceded in death by his Wife of 55 years: Hope Woodard, Son: Paul Woodard, Parents: Carl Edgar and Nora Farley Woodard. He was surviv...September 13, 2021
Margie Ann Bivens, 85 of Friendsville, born September 12, 1936, and went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 13, 2021, she was home and surrounded by her children when the Lord sent his angels to carry her home. She was an active member and ...September 9, 2021
Sam Houston Greene, 83 of Maryville, passed away September 9, 2021. Private services are being held....September 8, 2021
Spencer Lynn McClurg, 67 of Maryville, passed away September 8, 2021....September 8, 2021
David “Hoss” Dennis, Jr, age 47 passed away peacefully on September 8, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was born October 31, 1973 in San Diego, California to David Ron, Sr., and Catherine. His family moved to Tennessee when he was 2 years old...September 3, 2021
Leonard (Butch) Lowe 97 of Maryville passed away Friday evening September 3, 2021. He was a veteran of WW II serving in the US Army in Germany. He was a member of Laurel Bank Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his loving wife: Anna Sue Lo...August 31, 2021
Ricky Steven “Rick” Schrock, 71 of Maryville, went home to be with Jesus on August 31, 2021. He was born December 31, 1949, to Clayton and Marjorie Schrock. He is survived by his children: Mark Schrock (Sheila), Corey Schrock (Stephanie), and S...August 22, 2021
Ida Scruggs, more affectionately known as Mamaw to so many, went home to heaven on Sunday, August 22, 2021, in Maryville, Tennessee at the home of her brother. She was 92 and her physical health had only recently been declining, yet her mind was stil...August 21, 2021
Tim Fancher, 54 of Maryville, passed away Saturday August 21, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father: Bill Fancher, and sister: Martha Louise Spradlin. He is survived by his mother: Wanda Graves Holland, and brothers: Jim Fancher and Bill Fan...August 19, 2021
Linda Anderson Millsaps 74 of Friendsville passed away Thursday August 19, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She volunteered at Fairpark Nursing Home for several years, was active in the Empty Pantry for over 25 years, was a member of the F...August 17, 2021
Stanley J. Rowland, 68 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday evening August 17, 2021, at his home. He graduated from Friendsville High School in 1971 before attending the University of Tennessee and Dekalb College. Throughout his adult career he worked...August 16, 2021
Hudson H. “Hut” Jones, age 74, of Maryville passed away Monday, August 16, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He attended Union Grove Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents: Carrie and Virgil Jones, brothers: Jay I, Bobby, Ronni...August 11, 2021
Cynthia Lawson Gray, 57 of Friendsville, passed away Wednesday August 11, 2021, at home. She is survived by her husband of 35 years: Joe Gray, daughters: Rebecca Knight, Samantha Reyna, grandchildren: Maya, Lilly, Zoey, and Kevin, brother and sister...August 6, 2021
Mary Ann Buchanan, age 53, passed away Friday August 6, 2021. Mary Ann was an exceptionally great person with a powerful will to help those who needed help, even in times of hardship for herself. She was the center of the entire family, who organized...July 29, 2021
Joanie Boring Minton, 74 of Huntsville, AL., formerly of Maryville, TN, passed away Thursday morning July 29, 2021, at her home. She was a retired floral industry worker. She was preceded in death by her parents: Benjamin and Bennie McDaniel Boring...July 28, 2021
Jerald Lewis Hopkins 59 of Lenoir City, formerly of Maryville passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021. He was employed at the Home Depot for several years in Lenoir City. He is survived by his Sons & Daughter in law: Justin & Melissa Hopkins, Daughter...July 26, 2021
John Logan Perkins 20 of Maryville passed away Monday, July 26, 2021. He is survived by his Brothers: Johnathan Taylor Perkins (Aliyah Anderson), John Keaton Gibson (Hayley Lynn Campbell), Grandparents: Donnie & Sissy Gredig, Joyce Perkins Rogers, a...July 18, 2021
Kay E. Hamilton born May 25, 1961, and passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and aunt. A faithful employee at Wendy’s for several years. She loved serving and talking to customers, and sh...




















