Obituaries
November 15, 2019
Janice Gail Hunley Burleson 66 of Maryville earned her Angel Wings November 15, 2019, she was preceded in death by her Parents, Three Brothers, & Four Sisters, She is survived by her Husband of 50 Years: Kent Burleson, Daughters and Sons in Law: ...November 7, 2019
April Bernice Wilson, 39 of Alcoa, passed away November 7, 2019. April had a big personality; she was very vibrant and always had a big smile on her face. Her laugh is unforgettable, and she never met a stranger. Her heart was made for helping people...November 2, 2019
Sonya Taylor McClure, 72 of Maryville, passed away Saturday November 2, 2019. She was an active member of the Rocky Branch Community Center. She was preceded in death by Son: Gary McClure. She is survived by her Husband of 53 years: Jerry McClure, Da...October 31, 2019
Rowena Wilburn Hodge, 90, entered Heaven’s gates in the comfort of her home surrounded by family on October 31, 2019. She was met by her Husband: Ollie Ardelle Hodge, Children: Gary Hodge, Doreen Hodge and Patricia Walton, Brothers: Don Wilburn, Jo...October 24, 2019
Linda Carol Kelso, 75 of Maryville, passed away October 24, 2019. She was preceded in death by Husband: Edward Kelso, Son: Scott Kelso, Parents: Leonard and Etta Marine, and Brother: Billy Marine. She is survived by Son and Daughter-in-law: Wendell a...October 21, 2019
Betty Ruth Tipton, 77 of Maryville, passed away October 21, 2019. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by Parents: Roscoe and Irene Millsaps, Brother: Eugene Millsaps, and Granddaughter: Bran...October 21, 2019
Carl Thomas Ramage, II passed away Monday, October 21, 2019. Carl is survived by the love of his life for 29 years, Glenna Cooper and his four wonderful children, Thomas Ramage (Alyssa), Jessie Ramage-Cooper (fiancé, Dominick), Zachary and Bobbie Su...October 17, 2019
William Gilbert “Wild Bill” Covington, 59 of Maryville passed away October 17, 2019. He was preceded in death by Wife: Dixie Covington, Father: Gilbert Covington, Infant twin brothers: Johnny and Ronnie Covington, Nephew: Michael Covington, and B...October 16, 2019
Ruth Houk 88 of Maryville passed away Wednesday October 16, 2019 at Asbury Place, she was preceded in death by her Husband: Harold Houk, 1 Brother, and 4 Sisters, she served as Church Pianist for numerous years in The Church of God, she is survived b...October 16, 2019
Walter Marion Gurley Jr. passed away unexpectedly at UI Methodist Hospital Indianapolis, Indiana. He was a 4 year Veteran of the U.S. Army, he worked for Heartland Express Trucking Co. in Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his Parents: Walter...October 15, 2019
Guy Wayne Headrick, age 70, passed away peacefully at home on October 15, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mayford (Frosty) and Sarah M. Headrick, and infant brother. He is survived by sister Renee (Irene) Bennett and husband John, niec...October 5, 2019
Raymond Blevins, 69 of Maryville, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019 at his residence. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by Parents: William and Myrtle Christopher Blevins, Sr., Wife: Katie Hatcher Blevins, Brothers: ...October 1, 2019
Jacob Dean Bishop, 35 of Lenoir City, passed away October 1, 2019. He was an Army veteran and was currently serving in the 278th Infantry of the National Guard. He was the loving father of Ethan and Liliana Bishop. He was preceded in death by Neph...September 29, 2019
Gary Authur Jones, 77 of Maryville, passed away September 29, 2019. He received Eagle Scout Award and Scout Master at Peck Memorial Church. He worked for IRA Watson for 25 years, was a General Manager of Hardee's at Vonore and Lenoir City, and work...September 25, 2019
Donald Gaston, 72 of Maryville, passed away September 25, 2019. Family and friends will all meet 11:00 A.M. Saturday September 28, 2019 at Sherwood Memorial Gardens for a graveside service. ...August 30, 2019
Patricia Cooper Word, 64 of Maryville, passed away August 30, 2019. She was a member of Cedar Point Church, and a long time employee of Denso with 20+ years. She was preceded in death by Parents: Dewey and Margaret Cooper, and Brother: Dennis Coope...August 30, 2019
Adrieanna O’Shea was a 19 year old Heritage High School graduate. She was the strongest and most determined girl to have ever walked the earth; she wanted to travel the world and be a history teacher. Her two favorite subjects were history and pol...August 27, 2019
Brenda Kay Baker, loving wife mother of five grandmother and great grandmother, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family at the age of 68. She was preceded in death by Father and Mother: Price Ford and Margie Perry. She is survi...August 22, 2019
Lillian Imogean Williams, 88 of Maryville, passed away August 22, 2019. She was an active member of Harmony Free Will Independent Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by Husband: Fred Williams, and Brothers: Calvin, James, Allen, and Ray Walke...August 22, 2019
Jackson “Jack” Donald Smelcer, age 76 went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, August 22 in his home with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman & Mamie Smelcer. Survived by his wife, Annette...August 22, 2019
James Kenneth Hembree, 72 of Townsend, passed away Thursday August 22, 2019. He was preceded in death by his Son: Kenneth Hembree, Grandson: Cody Cable, and Parents: Bruce and Florence Huskey Hembree. He is survived by his Wife of 49 Years: Sandra ...August 16, 2019
Ruth Parker passed away in McDonough, GA on Friday August 16, 2019. Family and friends will meet at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday August 21, 2019 at Clarks Grove Cemetery for Graveside Services....August 11, 2019
Rebecca S. Epperson, age 67, passed away on August 11, 2019. She is survived by her sisters Nancy Sica Sams (Gordon), Cookie Bernhardt (Leonard) and Elizabeth Smith, devoted friend and companion Kenneth Johnson, nieces and nephews Vanessa (Matt), Vic...July 28, 2019
James Ervin “Rooster” Burrell, 42 of Maryville, passed away July 28, 2019. He was preceded in death by Grandmother: Dora B. Bell, Grandfather: Ervin T. Bell, Uncle: Tom Bell, and Aunt: Teresa Bantz. He is survived by Wife: Angelia Burrell, Daug...July 23, 2019
Sherald L. “Chug” Davis, 81 of Townsend, passed away July 23, 2019. He was preceded in death by Son: Terry Lee Davis. He is survived by his Daughter: Rebecca Johnson, 2 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and Brothers: Arthur Davis and Benny ...