OBITUARY LISTING


Howard Easter Simmons

Howard Easter Simmons

Aug 7, 2018

Every child comes into the world wanting to be loved and protected. Howard Easter Simmons, born on Easter Sunday, March 27, 1921, was the kind of man who provided that for his family members. On August 7, 2018, at the age of 97, he left this earthly life to enter into eternity with God, whom he served. He was the...

Louise Cutshaw Jones

Louise Cutshaw Jones

Aug 6, 2018

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” Louise Cutshaw Jones was called home to reunite with her heavenly family on August 6, 2018. She was born November 3, 1924 in Blount County to Artie and Ernest Cutshaw. Her family moved to Middlesboro, Kentucky when she was a child where her father worked in the coal mines. The family returned to Blount...

Wilma Louise Smith

Wilma Louise Smith

Aug 5, 2018

Wilma Louise Kleimann Smith was born to the late William & Virginia Kleimann on May 31, 1936. She was raised by her paternal grandparents, George (Pop) & Gertrude (Gram) Kleimann in Wilmington, Del. She accepted Christ as her personal savior on April 6, 1949. She married the love of her life Samuel B. Smith (Sam the Pool Man) on April...

Helen Stephens

Helen Stephens

Aug 5, 2018

Helen Stephens age 89 of Maryville passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018 at the family home. She was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church for over 50+ years. Helen loved sending birthday cards and was very active in the church. She had a strong faith in God. She was a painter and a Blount Memorial Retiree. Preceded in...

Barbara Ann Broome

Barbara Ann Broome

Aug 4, 2018

Broome, Barbara Ann Epperson, age 70, passed away on August 4, 2018 surrounded by her loving family at Blount Memorial Hospital, Maryville, TN. Born on November 8, 1947, in Maryville, she was preceded in death by her parents, James Bert and Marjorie Corene (Friar) Epperson. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, David Steven Broome; her son,...

Mary Ruth Millsaps

Mary Ruth Millsaps

Aug 3, 2018

Mary Ruth McCaulley Millsaps, age 77 of Maryville, entered her eternal rest on August 03, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Preceded in death and waiting to greet her in heaven were her parents, Johnnie and Willie McCaulley and special friends, Mayford Webb and Bobbie Johnson. Leaving behind to cherish her memory are her daughter, Tammy...

David Ray Compton

David Ray Compton

Aug 3, 2018

David Ray Compton, age 59 of Linden, TN – formerly of Walland, TN - passed away at Tri-Star Centennial Heart Hospital in Nashville, TN on August 3, 2018. David was loved and known by many friends and family to be drinking Mountain Dew, hunting, fishing and spending time at his cabin in Perry County with his great and missed dog...

Jeffrey Wayne Lee

Jeffrey Wayne Lee

Aug 2, 2018

Jeffrey Wayne Lee, 57, died suddenly in Swan Quarter, NC, Thursday morning, August 2, 2018 of a heart attack. He lived in Germanton with his wife, Mary, and three of their children but was looking forward to a new school year teaching art and coaching baseball and football in Hyde County, his dream-job. Jeff was an avid runner and enjoyed...

Dr. Michael Gene Smith

Dr. Michael Gene Smith

Aug 1, 2018

Dr. Michael Gene Smith was born July 9, 1950 in El Paso Texas to Dr. Vestal Beecher Smith and Frances “Tad” Melodean Fisher. Following his mother's early death, his father married Mary Smith, who together raised Mike and his three brothers. He grew up in Marked Tree, Arkansas, where he played drums in a band and graduated high school with...

Patrick O'Rourke

Patrick O'Rourke

Jul 28, 2018

Patrick Michael O’Rourke, 67, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018 in Louisville, TN. Born on February 12, 1951 in Columbus, WI, the son of Dr. William and Winifred (Joyce) O’Rourke. He went to Edgewood Campus School and graduated from Edgewood High School in 1969. He earned a degree in Political Science in 1973 from the University of St. Thomas in...

Mason Henry Patty

Mason Henry Patty

Jul 28, 2018

Mason Henry Patty age 66 of Maryville, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by: Parents, Emma Lella & Mason Howard Patty; Brother, Jason Patty. Survivors include: Children, Katie (David) Orlandini and Jessica Ramos, Justin (Caroline) Patty and Joshua (Kelly) Patty; 18 Grandchildren; Brothers, Anthony Patty, Christopher Patty, David Patty, and Jeff Patty; Sisters,...

Rex Caughron

Rex Caughron

Jul 27, 2018

Rex Caughron age 82 of Maryville, passed away Friday, July 27, 2018 at Asbury Place of Maryville. He was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include: Wife, Wilma Everett Caughron; Daughters & Sons-in-law, Sharon & Steve Snyder and Kelly & Steve Jones; Grandchildren, Stephanie Snyder and Matthew Snyder (Ariel). Many thanks to Asbury Place for caring for Papaw...

Sylvia Jean Fagg

Sylvia Jean Fagg

Jul 26, 2018

Sylvia Fagg age 80 of Maryville passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Asbury Place of Maryville. She was a member of The Church of Christ. Preceded in death by Husband, Jim Fagg. Survivors include: Son & Daughter-in-law, Craig & Misty Stone; Daughters, Tina Ridings and Angie Lawson & husband Scott Goodner; Three Grandchildren; Four...

Gary Lee Neeley Sr.

Gary Lee Neeley Sr.

Jul 26, 2018

Gary Lee Neeley Sr. age 66 of Walland went home to be with his Lord and Savior whom he truly loved on Thursday July 26, 2018 at the family home. He was a member and Sunday School Teacher at West Millers Cove Primitive Baptist Church. He retired from C & C Trucking with 28 years of service. Gary loved the...

Marty Miller

Marty Miller

Jul 25, 2018

Marty Miller, age 73, of Maryville passed away on July 25th 2018 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents Orla A Miller and Margaret Miller. Marty graduated from Grandview Highschool in Columbus Ohio in 1962 and from Maryville College with a degree in elementary education. She continued her education to receive a master’s degree in speech...

Devon James Brannon

Devon James Brannon

Jul 25, 2018

Devon James Brannon “Jim”, 71 of Maryville went home to be with the Lord July 25, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Jim was a loving and devoted husband, Dad, Papaw, and Great-Papaw. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam. Jim was a builder in Blount County for more than forty years. He...

Nancy Carolyn Garrett

Nancy Carolyn Garrett

Jul 24, 2018

Nancy Carolyn Garrett, age 77, passed away July 24, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fate & Laura Garrett, and her sister Carla Garrett. Ms. Garrett was a Registered Nurse with St. Mary’s Hospital for 43 years. She is survived by her brother, Charles (Dot) Garrett, sister, Frieda Sheets, and several nieces and nephews. She requested no...

Ralph E. Tindell

Ralph E. Tindell

Jul 23, 2018

Ralph E. Tindell of Maryville passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Louisville Christian Church and former member of Meadowbrook Christian Church. He retired from ALCOA with 32 years of service and was a member of their 25 Year Club. Ralph was the former owner of Blount Garbage Service. He was a...

Helen Charlotte Bledsoe

Helen Charlotte Bledsoe

Jul 22, 2018

Helen Graves “Nanny” Bledsoe, 81, of Alcoa passed away peacefully at home on July 22, 2018. Helen was a nanny to many children over the years. Helen loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren with all her heart. She was a member of Alcoa First United Methodist Church and a member of the Blount County Sports Hall of Fame. She is...

James Reneau

James Reneau

Jul 20, 2018

James Reneau, age 81 of Maryville, TN, went to be with the Lord. He was born in Dandridge, TN, on July17, 1937. James loved every kind of sports, especially UT sports! At Porter, he played football and basketball. He helped coach Rockford midget football. His employment career included: share cropping with the family, Bush Canning, Pay Cash, Gulf Life Insurance,...