Obituary Listing

Dec 17, 2024

Christine Nickens Hickman, age 92 passed away on December 17, 2024. Christine loved children and was a long time school teacher, primarily at Claxton Elementary in Anderson County. In her retirement she happily had a role in teaching and loving on her six grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Christine was born and raised in Nashville to Paul and Ina Mae...

Dec 17, 2024

Natalie Kristin Morton, 41, of Maryville, TN, passed away on December 17th, 2024. Natalie was born on June 2nd, 1983 to Leonard Smith and Linda Frye in Knoxville, TN. Natalie graduated from Maryville High School in 2001, then went on to study Anthropology at Middle Tennessee State University.

After graduating from MTSU in 2007, she began her career in the medical...

Dec 15, 2024

Jerry D. Ford age 80 of Maryville, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Blount Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. He retired from The National Guard 278th ACR with over 24+ years of service and worked at Kraft General Foods for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his family,...

Dec 15, 2024

Jimmie Doyle Dishman, age 87 of Maryville, TN passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Blount Memorial Hospital. Jimmie was born and raised in rural Robbins TN along with his two brothers. After graduating high school he enlisted in the USAF, which he often credited with providing the foundation for his later success in life. He was stationed at...

Dec 14, 2024

W.T. Reed, 89, of Maryville, TN, went home to be with Jesus on 14 December 2024, surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Eunice Tipton Reed, and mother Birdie Barlow. Survived by daughter, Keyna Holder (Eric), Maryville. Son, Terry Reed (Elizabeth) Moshiem TN. Son, Jeff Reed (Terrie) Midlothian VA. Lilly (Tyler), Kalli, Marlee, Hailey,...

Dec 14, 2024

Norma Oleen Miller crossed over to her heavenly home at Life Care of Blount County on December 14, 2024 at 90 years old. Norma was a member of Madison Avenue Baptist Church for 40 years and involved in mission work for 50+ years. Norma raised 5 children and had went back to school at the age of 55 to get...

Dec 13, 2024

Sunday Lynn Lambert, age 70 of Maryville, TN, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2024 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Old Sweetwater Baptist Church. Sunday was preceded in death by her son, Michael Miller; parents, Grover and Johnnie McCrary; brothers, Jim McCrary, Freddie McCrary. Survivors include her daughters, Wednesday “Wendy” Lambert, Natasha Walters; grandchildren, Ashlyn, Chloe,...

Dec 11, 2024

Anna Burch Haynes, age 73 of Maryville, TN passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Anna was born on September 2, 1951 in Cleburne, TX. She was the youngest of six children and grew up on the family farm near Rio Vista, TX. She was preceded in death by her father Joe Burch, mother Collene Burch, and brother Gaylon Burch....

Dec 11, 2024

Archie Douglas Clark, age 84 of Maryville, TN went to his heavenly home early Wednesday morning, December 11, 2024. Archie served his country in the Army and the Tennessee Air National Guard, was a barber, and retired after selling cars at West Chevrolet. Having been a lifelong Blount Countian, Archie served his community while visiting countless shut-ins, hospitals, and nursing...

Dec 10, 2024

Frances “Frankie” Bowen Connor, after 78 years of service on Earth, Frankie was called home to serve her Heavenly Father. Frankie touched many lives through her holy and active life, notably her devoted husband of fifty years Thomas, sons John and Bob, and each of their wives of twenty years Katie and Becky. She lit up when playing ball or...

Dec 10, 2024

Clarence Adamson III, age 58, of Maryville passed away unexpectedly at home on December 9, 2024. Clarence was born on October 16,1966 in Murfreesboro, TN but spent his early years in Trussville, Alabama. After working in manufacturing for twenty-two years, he decided to change careers and became a barber. He established Big C’s Barbershop in Oak Ridge, TN in 2015....

Dec 8, 2024

Myron Charles Farner, born April 12, 1954, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.

Preceded in death by parents, Charles Lesley Farner and Frances Juanita Spurling Farner, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Odas and Mattie Mason, and brother-in-law, Lonas Edward Mason. He leaves behind his loving wife of 50 years, Brenda Mason Farner and their son, Nathan, and...

Dec 8, 2024

Doris Fontella Killian Murr, of Maryville, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, December 8, 2024, having been surrounded by her family. She was born to Ernest and Emily Elizabeth Bowman Killian on July 22, 1936 in Union County, TN. She attended and graduated from Everett High School and Knoxville Business College. She married Howard Murr on Dec. 16, 1955. Born...

Dec 5, 2024

Paul Allen Webb, 75, of Townsend, Tennessee passed away Thursday, December 5th, 2024.

Mr. Webb was born December 14, 1948 in Blount County to the late Charles Edgar Webb and Mandy Lee “Vergie” Stinnett Webb. He was a 1968 graduate of Townsend High School where he played football and basketball. Paul was selected as Mr. Blount County in 1967. He graduated...

Dec 5, 2024

Gail Ann Deason, age 81 of Maryville, TN passed away peacefully at her home with her son by her side. Gail was a baker by trade and was known among her friends and family for her world class mashed potatoes. She is preceded in death by her son, David; husband, Greg; parents, Robert and Loretta Case. Survivors include her son,...

Dec 5, 2024

Reggie W. Essex age 88 of Maryville, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024. She was a member of Broadway Baptist Church and enjoyed camping with her husband and friends. Her family was her life and that extended beyond her blood relatives. Preceded in death by: Husband, Charles B. Essex. Survivors include: daughters, Jodie Essex and Susan Jones (Richard); granddaughter, Paula...

Dec 4, 2024

Dec 4, 2024

Kenneth “Ken” Gregory, age 85, of Maryville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Blount Memorial Hospital. Kenneth was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and loved singing in the choir. He was a member of the 25-year Club at Alcoa and enjoyed their quarterly breakfasts. One of his favorite pastimes was...

Dec 3, 2024

Herbert William Franseen, age 86 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at the family home. Herb was a member of Monte Vista Baptist Church. He was formally a member of The Salvation Army where he played the trumpet in the choir and volunteered for over 60 years. He was an animal lover. He is retired from Alcoa where...

Nov 27, 2024

Patricia Jean Drake, age 75, of Louisville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2024, while surrounded by family.Pat was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 8, 1949, to Gordon and Mildred Truesdale, grew up in the suburb of Morton Grove, Illinois, and graduated from Niles East High School. In 1971 she married David B. Drake, Sr. and soon started...