Obituaries
June 15, 2020
Linda Gail Wiggins, 71, of Maryville passed away June 15, 2020. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Charlie R. and Jodie Sparks, and David L. and Melissa Sparks....June 12, 2020
On Friday, June 12, 2020, Lola Carolyn Crisp age 72, woke to another God given day. God decided she had suffered long enough, and he wrapped his arms around her and took her pain away. She retired from Blount Memorial Hospital of 38 years. She wa...June 9, 2020
In Remembrance of Kimberly Ann (SISSY) Pierce. She went to be with our Lord and Savior on June 9th of 2020. She was preceded in death by her father: Winston Pierce, and daughter: Hope Pierce. She is survived by mother: Charlotte Pierce, son and dau...June 9, 2020
Janice Marie Gibson Arwood, 74 of Maryville, passed away peacefully holding her daughter’s hand on Tuesday June 9, 2020. She was a member of Rockford Baptist Church, and a retired nurse of 26 years at Blount Memorial Hospital. She is survived b...June 9, 2020
Missy Bryant, 47 of Maryville, gained her wings June 9, 2020. She was a loving and dedicated mother, wife, and daughter. She encouraged us all with her strength and compassion. She spent her short time here graciously caring for others. She w...June 8, 2020
Robert Francis Lee Byrd age 78 passed away on Monday June 8, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Proceeded in death by his Parents: Ernest ad Ferris (Russell) Byrd, Grandparents: Bill ad Lily Russell. Survived by Mary his loving wife of 57 year...June 2, 2020
Kevin W. Russell, 40, of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020. He was loved by so many, as a son, a family member, a dear friend. He is preceded in death by his grandfather Rev. Lee H Fuller and stepfather William “Billy” Summers. Survi...May 26, 2020
Ronald D. Phillips, 85, of Friendsville, TN, passed away on May 26, 2020 at his home. Ronald was preceded in death by parents, Jess and Stella Phillips, granddaughter Jessica Grizzell, and brother, Gloyster Phillips. Ronald is survived by wife, P...May 23, 2020
Norma Jean Dockery, 86 of Maryville, went to be with the Lord on May 23, 2020. She was a member of Unity Full Gospel Church. She was a God-fearing woman that was loved by all and treasured by many. Her strength shined through in her daily life....May 23, 2020
Karen McKnight, 52 of Maryville, passed away May 23, 2020. She was preceded in death by mother: Alice Faye (Sharp) Blevins, brother: Harold Blevins, grandparents: Ralph Greene, Ruby Thatcher, and Harold and Ruth (Christopher) Blevins. She is surv...May 23, 2020
Willard Charles Raby, born December 31, 1950 in Franklin, NC, and passed away peacefully at home on May 23, 2020 with family and friends. Willard was in the US Army for many years and did construction for many years and then he retired. He was a ...May 18, 2020
Robert Perry Albright, born October 5, 1955 and went to be with Jesus on May 18, 2020. He was a great husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by Mother and Father: William and Dollie Albright, Brothers: Stephen David Everett, R...May 18, 2020
Sammy Landy Lee, 78 of Friendsville, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 at Tennova Select Specialty Hospital in Powell, TN. He was a former employee of Willocks Brothers and Harrison Construction. He loved ramp hunting, gardening, working in his yard, ...May 17, 2020
Wilma Lee Harris, 79 of Maryville, went to be with the Lord and her family on Sunday, May 17, 2020 passing on in the home of her devoted sister, Thelma. She was preceded in death by her Husband: Timothy (Bud) Bales, Father: Carl Lee Harris, Mother:...Samson Christopher Baumgartner Balla
May 17, 2020
Samson Christopher Baumgartner Balla, 16 of Maryville, passed away May 17, 2020. A host of love, music and charisma, Samson passed away a fierce advocate for that which he suffered most. His love no longer knows the bounds of flesh. He was prec...May 15, 2020
Linda Pauline Buchanan 75 of Maryville, TN passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 15, 2020 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was born November 16, 1944 in Maryville. She was preceded in death by her Parents: Henderson and Mary Kitt...May 7, 2020
Richard Huston Magness, 60 of Rockford, passed away May 7, 2020 at his home from a heart attack. He was preceded in death by dad: Huston, and daughter: Amber. He is survived by mom: Edith, son: Nathan and wife Brittany, granddaughters: Harper, Finl...May 6, 2020
Carolyn Cox, 79 of Friendsville, passed away May 6, 2020. She was preceded in death by Father: Charles Bryant, Mother: Annise Bryant, Daughter: Deborah Cox, Sister: Louise Ferguson Masterson, Brother: Charles Bryant, Jr., and Brother: Robert Bryant...May 4, 2020
Bonnie Beiter Thigpen, “Meme”, 73 of Alcoa, TN passed away peacefully in her sleep May 4, 2020 after fighting a short battle with cancer. She is proceeded in death by her father T.W Beiter and mother Clara Beiter. Throughout her lifetime many wou...May 1, 2020
Cameron Mackenzie Rake, 25 of Maryville, passed away May 1, 2020. He is survived by his Father: Timothy A. Rake, Mother: Tracy Rake, Sister: Rachel Rake, and Brother: Austin Rake. Graveside funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M. Monday May 4, 2020...May 1, 2020
Tony Lamar Jennings, born August 31, 1951 and passed away May 1, 2020. He was a special man he was loved by everyone that knew him. He was preceded in death by his Mother: Hazel Jennings, Father: Martin Jennings, Brothers: Billy Joe, Jimmy, Siste...April 30, 2020
Lynda Sue Glass, 73 of Maryville, passed away April 30, 2020. She is survived by her Son: Thomas Glass and Daughter: Sammie Nelson. No services are planned at this time....April 28, 2020
Lucas Lee Hembree, 13 of Louisville, Tennessee shed his earthly bonds for his Heavenly home on Tuesday April 28, 2020 while at his Mother's residence in Maryville, Tennessee. Lucas was born March 2, 2007 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Chester Lee Hembre...April 20, 2020
Aileen Deloris Garner Gredig, 76 of Maryville, passed away April 20, 2020. She was a member of Old Chilhowee Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by Parents: Orville and Pearl Reagan Garner, Father of her children: Lowell Gredig, ...April 19, 2020
Judy Hatcher, 73 of Louisville, passed away April 19, 2020. She was preceded in death by Husband: James H. Hatcher, Jr., Son: Jeffery Scott Hatcher, Parents: Harley Clyde Farr, Jr. and Georgia Collins Farr, Sister: Brenda Hatcher, Brothers: Gary Fa...