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Frankie Geraldine Myers

Frankie Geraldine Myers

Nov 10, 2017

Frankie G. Myers, 91, formerly of Townsend, passed away peacefully Friday, November 10, 2017 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by: Husband, Howard Myers; Parents, Walter Williams & Mae Hall; Siblings, Betty, Modine, Herb, Joan, Dodie, and Atlas. Survivors include many loving nieces, nephews, and friends. Family and friends will assemble for graveside service and interment at1:00 PM, Sunday,...

Betty Jean Samples

Betty Jean Samples

Nov 9, 2017

Betty Jean (Hitson, Ledbetter, Younce) Samples, born February 10, 1936, went to be with the Lord on November 9, 2017 at the age of 81. Betty was a faithful member of Unity Baptist Church for more than 50 years where she loved to teach the children and was the Sunday School secretary. She was also co-owner of Ledbetter’s TV. She...

Edna Conner

Edna Conner

Nov 9, 2017

Edna Conner of Maryville passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of the Maryville area. She loved the great outdoors especially The Great Smoky Mountains and birds. Preceded in death by: First Husband, Lamar Tipton; Second Husband, Jim Conner. Survivors include: Great Nephew, Rick & Sharon Wilson; Great-Great-Nephew, Lee Wilson; Close Friend,...

Virginia Kirby Strang

Virginia Kirby Strang

Nov 6, 2017

Virginia Kirby Strang, age 96, of Alcoa, died peacefully in her home Monday morning Nov 6, 2017. She joins her parents, her husband Bob Strang, her sister Nancy Kirby Waddell, her brother Bob Kirby, her son in law Harry Bibee, and nephew Bob Waddell in eternal rest. Virginia was born February 13, 1921 in Tuscumbia, Alabama. She was raised in...

Robert William Van Keuren

Robert William Van Keuren

Nov 6, 2017

Robert William “Will” Van Keuren, age 43, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017. Will was born on October 30, 1974 in Tuscon, Arizona to Robert H. and Sally Van Keuren. Will graduated from Shadle Park High School in Spokane, Washington in 1993 and most recently worked as a security guard for Walden Security in Knoxville, Tennessee. As a member...

Mary Alice Wilson

Mary Alice Wilson

Nov 6, 2017

Mary Alice Wilson age 86 of Maryville passed away Monday, November 6, 2017 at Asbury Place. Preceded in death: Husband, Paul Wilson; Parents, James & Sue Roberts; Son, Richard Wilson. Survivors include: Son & Daughter-in-law, Robert & Susan Wilson; Grandchildren, Katherine Dunlap & husband Christopher, Shannon Fowler & husband Aaron, Amanda McGaha & husband Heath; Michael Wilson & fiancé Autumn...

Alvin Paul "Yogi"  Shaver

Alvin Paul "Yogi" Shaver

Nov 5, 2017

Alvin Paul (“Yogi”) Shaver, age 80, passed away at his home in Alcoa surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 5, 2017 after a nine year bout with cancer. He was born on March 5, 1937 in White Pine, Tennessee to Paul and Charlcie (Britt) Shaver. To all his acquaintances, friends and colleagues he was better known as “Yogi”. Yogi...

James Franklin Esslinger

James Franklin Esslinger

Nov 4, 2017

James Frank Esslinger age 79 of Townsend, passed away Saturday, November, 4, 2017 at the family home. Frank worked at the Post Office beginning at age 19 until he retired in 1993. He then worked at Popes Plant Farm for 9 years. He always enjoyed building computers and tinkering with gadgets. He also enjoyed living on the river and watching...

Dorothy J.  Lamb

Dorothy J. Lamb

Nov 3, 2017

Dorothy J. Lamb age 75 of Maryville, passed away Friday November 3, 2017. Dorothy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by parents Ted and Eva Rush, sisters Anne Bush, Betty McElyea, Pauline Rush, brothers Bill Rush, Charles (Sonny) Rush. Survived by husband, James E. Lamb; children, Cami M. Lamb and James D. Lamb; grandchildren, Dawson, Jaden,...

John Mayes

John Mayes

Nov 3, 2017

John C. Mayes age 91 passed away Friday, November 3, 2017 at MorningView. He was a WW II Veteran and the former owner of Mayes IGA Foodliners. John worked for Cas Walker for over 25 years and had 10 years of service at Thrifty Nickle Classified. He was a longtime Sunday School Teacher and Deacon at Bell Avenue/Chilhowee Baptist Church...

Iola W. Johnson

Iola W. Johnson

Nov 1, 2017

Iola Watson Johnson passed away on 1 November 2017 in Maryville, Tennessee. She was born June 8, 1924 in Linville, North Carolina the second of five children of Elbert and Nora Watson. Her brothers and sisters predeceased her. She married Dayton Vance in Pineola N.C in early 1944, who died in combat in Normandy France the same year. She married...

Robert D. Coada

Robert D. Coada

Nov 1, 2017

Robert D. “Bob” Coada, age 81, of Maryville, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Born in Cades Cove, Bob served as a military policeman in the United States Army before returning to a career as an electrician at ALCOA. A pillar of the community, Bob was known for his loving kindness towards his family and neighbors. He was preceded...

Imogene Byrd King

Imogene Byrd King

Oct 31, 2017

Imogene Byrd King, age 94 of Greenback, “went on over” on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at home. She enjoyed sponsored activities of the Women’s Presbyterian Circle and her life on the dairy farm. Imogene was a member of Greenback Presbyterian Church. She was a cheerleader and graduated Salutatorian from Alcoa High School. Preceded in death by: husband, Frank B. King,...

Kenneth Wayne Neely

Kenneth Wayne Neely

Oct 30, 2017

Kenneth Wayne Neely age 75 of Maryville passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 at Asbury Place of Maryville. He retired from Pro-Teck Coating. Kenneth loved to hunt and fish. Preceded in death by: Mother, Mossie Boruff Neely. Survivors include: Uncle, Carl Boruff and several cousins. Family and friends will assemble for graveside service and interment at 1:00 PM, Thursday, November...

Kathy Lynn Sparks Solomon

Kathy Lynn Sparks Solomon

Oct 28, 2017

Kathy Lynn Sparks Solomon, age 55 of Maryville, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at home. Kathy was incredibly proud of her only daughter, Samantha. She loved her work and friends at Dollywood, and her family. Preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Solomon; her parents, Billy and Wanda Sparks; and her brother, Billy Wayne Sparks....

Judy Ann Christenberry

Judy Ann Christenberry

Oct 27, 2017

Judy A. Christenberry age 76 of Maryville passed away Friday, October 27, 2017 at the family home. Judy was a 1956 graduate of Everett High School and former co-owner of Christenberry Trucking and Farms. Judy was a loving mother, grana, sister, aunt and friend. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Gusty and Lissa Christenberry; grandchildren, Clay and Sydney;...

Wilma Allison

Wilma Allison

Oct 26, 2017

Wilma Allison of Maryville passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Blount Memorial Transitional Care. She was a long time member of Forest Hill Baptist Church. She worked for the Bank of Maryville and Regions for over 36 years. Preceded in death by: Parents, Nola & Hubert Rogers; Brother, Alfred Rogers; Sister & Brother-in-law, Cecil & Georgia Hackney; Brother-in-law, D.H....

Lorraine M. Crawford

Lorraine M. Crawford

Oct 25, 2017

Lorraine M. Crawford, died Wednesday October 25, at her home in Townsend, Tennessee, with her loving family by her side and her dog Heidi. She was born in Lewiston, Maine on November 27, 1937, the daughter of the late Philip and Marie Labbe of Lewiston. She was the oldest daughter of five girls and five brothers. Lorraine is survived by...

Joyce C. Wagner

Joyce C. Wagner

Oct 24, 2017

Joyce C. Wagner age 74 of Maryville passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Roane Medical Center. Survivors include: Son, Brice Davenport; Daughters, Kathy Parks and Bobbi White. Family and friends will assemble for graveside service and interment at 3:00 PM, Friday, October 27, 2017 at Grandview Cemetery. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or...

Sara Wade Willis

Sara Wade Willis

Oct 23, 2017

Sara Wade Willis age 94 of Alcoa passed away Monday, October 23, 2017 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a longtime member of Maryville First Baptist Church and active in her Sunday school class and involved in the jail ministry. Sara was an excellent cook and enjoyed cooking for her large extended family. She had a great sense of humor...

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