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Harold Henson "Hal" Yount Sr.

Harold Henson "Hal" Yount Sr.

Jan 5, 2024

 

The builder of tree houses that spanned towering pine trees, teller of captivating Little Boy Stories, maker of the best banana splits and milkshakes, protector from giant waves at Ormond Beach, Harold Henson Yount (Hal), our Daddy, 86, passed from this life on 1/5/24 at home after long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

 

Hal was preceded in death by siblings Joanne, Lynn...

Sylvia Jean Cotter Headrick

Sylvia Jean Cotter Headrick

Jan 5, 2024

 

Sylvia Jean (Cotter) Headrick, of Denton, Texas passed away Friday evening, January 5, 2024, at the age of 84, after several years enduring Alzheimer’s.  She passed away knowing that she was joining her Savior and finding peace. 

Sylvia Jean Cotter was born August 2, 1939, in Townsend, Tennessee to Clell and Queenie (Adams) Cotter.  The oldest of three, she...

Patricia "Pat" Anne Blankenship

Patricia "Pat" Anne Blankenship

Jan 4, 2024

 

Patricia Anne “Pat” Blankenship, age 84 of Maryville, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 4, 2024. Preceded in death by husband, Ernie Blankenship; parents, Kathleen and Paul Davis. Survived by daughter, Tara Holloway; son, Geoff King; grandsons, Tanner Harrison (Wendy), Jace King, and Jaron King, all of Maryville; brother, Steve Davis (Kay) of Greensboro, NC. A Celebration of Life will...

William W. "Bill" Wells

William W. "Bill" Wells

Jan 3, 2024

 

William (Bill) Wylie Wells died Wednesday morning 1/3/24.  He was 79. He was a devoted father whose love and support knew no bounds. A loving husband, his dear wife Linda was at his side when he passed.  They fought a valiant 14-year battle against Bill’s multiple myeloma.  The winning combination of Bill’s positive outlook and Linda’s devoted care served...

Paul Roger Cunningham

Paul Roger Cunningham

Jan 3, 2024

 

Paul R. Cunningham, Sr. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.

Paul was born July 1, 1945, in Birmingham, England to Jean Cousins Cunningham and Dennis Brown Cunningham. After moving to the States at an early age, he graduated from Harrison Chilhowee Baptist Academy in 1963. Upon graduation, Paul enlisted in the United States Navy and served on...

Penny Carol Davis

Penny Carol Davis

Jan 1, 2024

 

Penny "MeMe" Davis was born June 30, 1971, in Union City, Tn to Lillie Carol (Harris) Henderson and James Danny Morgan.  She was called to her heavenly home on Monday, January 1, 2024.

          She was preceded in death by grandparents, Dewey and Mattie Morgan, Hickman, KY; Harold and Doris Harris, Hickman, KY; her Granny, Blanch Henderson, Newport,...

Jama Stinnett

Jama Stinnett

Jan 1, 2024

 

Jama, who was born on Easter Sunday, March 29, 1959, passed away on New Year’s Day, 2024.  She graduated from Everett High School where she excelled on the Debate Team.  A hard worker all her life, she began working at Shoney’s while still in high school where she met her husband-to-be, Cephus Stinnett.  After high school she attended the...

Martha Gaye VanHoozier

Martha Gaye VanHoozier

Jan 1, 2024

 

Martha G. VanHoozier, age 72 of Louisville, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 peacefully at home. Martha was a member of St. Marks Global Methodist Church. She attended Friendsville Elementary from kindergarten through her sophomore year of highschool but was a 1969 graduate of Everett High School. Martha had over 30 years of service with the United States Postal...

Lisa Renee Kerr

Lisa Renee Kerr

Dec 29, 2023

 

Lisa Renee Blackwell Kerr went to be with the Lord at the age of 62 on Friday, December 29, 2023. She was born January 30, 1961 to John Vernon and Doris Blackwell. She was a resident of Maryville, TN. Survived by husband, Stephen Patrick Kerr; her beloved dog, Sid; sister, Wendy Rumley; brother, Ricky Blackwell; numerous nieces and nephews;...

Karen Ann LeVelle Combs

Karen Ann LeVelle Combs

Dec 25, 2023

Karen Ann LeVelle Combs, beloved wife and mother, age 82, was born to the late Samuel Issac LeVelle and Frances Jeanette Morris LeVelle on October 12, 1941, in Monongah, West Virginia (a true coal miner’s daughter). Karen’s father was diagnosed with a debilitating form of arthritis and the family was advised to move to a dryer environment. At the age...

Chikako "Yoko" Burkett

Chikako "Yoko" Burkett

Dec 25, 2023

 

Chikako “Yoko” Burkett passed away at the age of 87, on the morning of Monday, December 25, 2023. Yoko was born in Kagoshima-ken, Japan on October 7, 1936, the daughter of Toraichi Yasu and Shige Yuwai. She was married to John William “Bill” Burkett for 64 years. They married on May 27, 1959 in Okinawa Japan, while Bill was...

Charles "Smitti" Lowell Smith

Charles "Smitti" Lowell Smith

Dec 23, 2023

Charles Lowell (Smitti) Smith went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, December 23, 2023 with his family by his side. He passed peacefully from complications of heart disease and pulmonary fibrosis. He was a loving husband, a caring dad and a doting papaw. Lowell graduated from Maryville High School in 1965 and enlisted in the Navy...

James E. Wilburn

James E. Wilburn

Dec 21, 2023

 

James E. Wilburn, age 87 of Maryville, TN passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior while surrounded by family on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at his home. He was born and raised in Maryville, TN and relocated to Illinois to work for Caterpillar Tractor Company. After retirement, he returned to Maryville. James had a passion for and knowledge...

Doris Quillin Bailey

Doris Quillin Bailey

Dec 21, 2023

Doris Quillin Bailey, age 94, of Alcoa, TN went home to her Heavenly Father on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Born in Matoaka, West Virginia to Leland and Neva Quillin, on May 1, 1929, Doris moved to Kingsport at a young age with her family where she was raised. She moved to Alcoa with her husband, William "Bill" Bailey in 1949...

Lonna R. Davis Treadway

Lonna R. Davis Treadway

Dec 18, 2023

 

Lonna R. Davis Treadway, age 76 of Maryville, TN passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023 at her home.  Lonna was born on July 31, 1947 to Lewis William Davis and Nina Pauline Cruze Davis. She grew up in Knoxville, TN where she graduated from Fulton High School in 1965. After graduating, she worked for Ron Warwick Photography as...

John Luther "Bobby" Hunter Jr.

John Luther "Bobby" Hunter Jr.

Dec 18, 2023

 

John Luther “Bobby” Hunter, Jr., age 89, of Maryville, TN went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 18, 2023.  He was a graduate of Everett High School, class of 1955. Bobby retired from the United States Navy after 20 years of honorable service.  He retired again after 16 years of service with Aloca Aluminum Company. Bobby...

Jerry Lynn Wheat

Jerry Lynn Wheat

Dec 18, 2023

 

Jerry Lynn Wheat, age 76 of Maryville, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023, at his home.  He was born in Lenoir City and graduated from Lenoir City High School in 1965.  He later attended Maryville College and graduated with his Business Degree in 1992.  Jerry retired from the United States Air Force with the rank of MSGT.  He served...

Charlotte Ann Little

Charlotte Ann Little

Dec 17, 2023

Charlotte Effler Little, age 77, of Maryville, passed into her heavenly home on Sunday, December 17, 2023.  Charlotte was born September 4, 1946.  She was a member of Miller’s Cove Primitive Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by: parents, Floyd & Marie Effler; brother, Leon, Andrew, and Robert Effler; sisters, Geraldine Wright, Caroline Vadeboncoer, and Brenda Conner.  Survivors include:  son, Adam...

Gerrae Messer

Gerrae Messer

Dec 17, 2023

 

Geraldine (Gerrae) Messer age 78 of Maryville passed away, Sunday, December 17, 2023 at her home.  Gerrae was a member of Wildwood Baptist Church and Maryville Alcoa Business Women’s Association.  She was very involved in the Democratic Party.  Gerrae retired from Blount Memorial Hospital after 49 years of service. She was all about God, family, and community.   Preceded in...

Nadine Crabb Whittenbarger

Nadine Crabb Whittenbarger

Dec 16, 2023

Our precious Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, Nadine Crabb Whittenbarger, passed into the loving and waiting arms of our Heavenly Father on Saturday, December 16, 2023. She was preceded in death by: husband of 60 years, Thomas Whittenbarger; parents, Reverend O.H. and Lillie Mae Crabb; sister, Martha Roach; brother, Charles Crabb. She leaves behind: sister, Mary Baker; brothers, Roy Crabb...

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