Franklin M. Ambrister
Nov 21, 2017
Franklin M. Ambrister age 83 of Maryville passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at home. He was a very dedicated family man, very loving and giving. Frank adores his wife and family. He was a good friend to a lot of people. He was proud to serve in the US Army and very proud to be from the Wildwood area....
Robert Douglas Blankenberg
Nov 21, 2017
Robert Douglas Blankenberg age 69 of Maryville, formerly of Mobile, AL, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Select Specialty, Fort Sanders. He retired from ALCOA and was an avid Alabama Football fan. Preceded in death by: Parents, Fred & Ruth Blankenberg and one sister, Jackie Hamby. Survivors include: Daughter & Son-in-law, Heather & Michael Norton and his granddaughter, Addyson...
Minnie Adkins Ratliff
Nov 20, 2017
Minnie Adkins Ratliff born February 16, 1933, daughter of the late John William and Lila Thacker Adkins at Fords Branch, Pike County, Kentucky. She departed this life on Monday, November 20, 2017 peacefully at home. Minnie was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Ratliff, two sons, Billy Michael and John Timothy Ratliff. She was also preceded in death by...
James Forrest Payne
Nov 19, 2017
James F. Payne passed away November 19 at his home in Maryville. James was a retired Registered Nurse. Preceded in death by: wife, Sally; parents, Irene and Charles Payne; and son-in-law, Dennis Payne. He leaves behind his brother, Tom Payne & wife Mao; daughters, Mindy Payne, Stephanie Williams & husband Wesley; grandsons, Derrick and Tanner Payne, Thomas, John, and James...
James B. McNally
Nov 18, 2017
James B. McNally (Mack) age 89 went home peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior and the love of his life, Reva McNally on Saturday, November 18, 2017. Mack loved his family and was a friend to many. He enjoyed the companionship of his puppy, “Roscoe.” He retired from Maryville City Schools. He is preceded in death by his...
Margaret Mary Ann Haresnape
Nov 17, 2017
Margaret Mary Ann Haresnape (Peg) died peacefully at UT Medical Center on November 17, 2017 after a long fight with cancer. Peg was born in Boston, MA, to Arthur and Margaret Ransom. She attended Our Lady Help of Christians in Newton, MA and graduated from Worcester State Teachers College in 1958. Peg married William (Bill) Denson at West Point Cadet...
Edna Glenna Garland
Nov 16, 2017
Edna Glenna Garland, passed away on the morning of November 16th, 2017 surrounded by her family in Humble, Texas. A devoted mother, grandmother and wife, Edna was born in LaFollette, Tennessee on February 18th, 1927. During Edna’s early years she lived with her parents and siblings at their home in LaFollette. Before her marriage she was a Southern Bell telephone...
Thomas (Tommy) Black
Nov 14, 2017
Thomas (Tommy) Black passed peacefully at home in the early morning hours of November 14, 2017 at the age of 72. He was a resident of Blount County. Tommy loved fishing, boating, and water skiing. He was preceded in death by: Parents, Arthur & Mildred Black. He is survived by: Wife of 53 years, Brenda Pierce Black; Daughters, Debbie Black...
Robert Frank Davis
Nov 13, 2017
Robert Frank Davis “Robby” of Knoxville, passed away Monday, November 13, 2017. He was the son of George and Patsy Davis of Oak Ridge, TN. He served in the US Navy for 10 years and worked at the University of Tennessee for over 30 years. Services will be held at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, 2200 E. Gov. John Sevier Hwy....
Evelyn Louise Bennett
Nov 11, 2017
Evelyn Louise Bennett, age 76, of Friendsville passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 10, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Evelyn was a devoted loving wife and mother who loved life and loved people. She had a beautiful giving spirit and a passion for serving and encouraging others. She never met a stranger and had a gift for...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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