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Violet M. Walker

Violet M. Walker

May 19, 2017

Violet M. Walker age 85 of Maryville passed away Friday, May 19, 2017 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a faithful servant of the Lord, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by all those who knew her. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Maryville. Preceded in death by her...

Marian  Wanell Brown

Marian Wanell Brown

May 18, 2017

Marian Wanell Brown, age 94 went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 18, 2017. She graduated from Baileytown High School as valedictorian of her class in 1942 and went on to teach school. She was Kingsport Ketron High School’s ‘Band Mother of the Year” while her sons were in the band. She graduated from Beauty...

Mark Hulsether McKee

Mark Hulsether McKee

May 17, 2017

Mark Hulsether McKee died on May 17, 2017. He was 26 years old. Born on April 26, 1991 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Anne McKee and Mark Hulsether, his short life blazed in ways that we are only beginning to comprehend. He moved through his world with wit, generosity, intellect, and song. He loved to climb the Smoky Mountains, to read...

Nila Olivee Long

Nila Olivee Long

May 16, 2017

Nila Olivee Long age 76 of Townsend, TN passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Nila lived in Warner Robbins, GA for 18 years. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Preceded in death by: Husbands, Melvin K. Samuelson and Harold E. Long; Parents, Hiram & Burley Proctor; Brother, Neals E....

Marjorie Louise Roettger

Marjorie Louise Roettger

May 16, 2017

Marjorie L. Roettger age 89 went to glory with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Blount Memorial Hospital. For the past 8 years, she resided in Seymour, TN. She was originally from Evansville, IN and she spent 34 years in Pearland, TX, prior to the move to Tennessee. She enjoyed being active and involved...

Chester L. Richardson

Chester L. Richardson

May 15, 2017

Chester Richardson, age 75, passed away in his home Monday morning, May 15, 2017 after a brave battle with cancer. He was a long standing member of Lakeview Baptist Church where he dedicated his life serving God and holding several offices in the church, as well as being the pianist. He was married to his wife, Valerie for 48 years...

Mildred Christine Burlingame

Mildred Christine Burlingame

May 15, 2017

Mildred Christine Burlingame 95, of Maryville, passed away Monday, May 15, 2017. She was born January 7, 1922 in Laurel, Mississippi. Mildred was a member of Dotson Memorial Baptist Church and a former member of 1st Baptist Church of Lake Worth, FL. She spent most of her adult life living in Lake Worth, FL and spent summers in New Hampshire....

Noah James Minkert

Noah James Minkert

May 12, 2017

Noah James Minkert, age 12, of Tallassee, TN passed away Friday, May 13, 2017 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by his Grandfathers James Donald Claxton and William Gardner Minkert. He is survived by his parents, Bill and Julie Minkert; Brother, James Winslow Middlesworth and Sister, Kennedy Minkert; Grandparents, Juanetta and Terry McLendon, Juanitta Hodge, and Kyyneth Minkert; Aunts...

Effie Lorene Palmer

Effie Lorene Palmer

May 11, 2017

Effie Lorene Palmer, age 92, of Maryville passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017 at UT Medical Center. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who adored her family and cherished the times she spent laughing with them and cooking for them. She was a longtime member of Springview Baptist Church and Hopewell Baptist Church. Effie will...

Kenneth Dale Tschanz

Kenneth Dale Tschanz

May 11, 2017

Kenneth Dale Tschanz, age 83 was called to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was born in Detroit, MI on March 31, 1934 to Chris & Lillian Tschanz. Ken was an artist and taught art for many years both in Michigan and Tennessee. He was a member of East Maryville...

Ivadell Farner

Ivadell Farner

May 6, 2017

Ivadell Farner of Maryville passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the family home. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Turtletown, TN. Preceded in death by: Husband, Fred Farner; Parents, Oscar & Martha Hickey; Infant Son, Darrell Farner; Son-in-law, Mike Hill; Nine Brothers and Sisters. Survivors include: Daughter, Sharon Hill; Son & Daughter-in-law, Rick & Kathy Farner;...

Elizabeth Kulp Sanders

Elizabeth Kulp Sanders

May 6, 2017

Elizabeth Kulp Sanders passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017. Liz was born July 31, 1929, in Reading, PA. She was a graduate of Bucknell University where she met and later married Daniel T. Sanders. Her passion was teaching high school and spending time with family and her beloved dogs. Liz had a keen wit, a hearty laugh, uncommonly good common...

Betty Ruth Emory

Betty Ruth Emory

May 6, 2017

Betty R. Emory age 79 of Maryville passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017 at UT Hospital. She was a member of Cedar Point Church. Preceded in death by: Husband, William Emory. Survivors include: Son, Rodger R. Rigdon; Daughter & Son-in-law, Karen & Gary Robertson; Grandchildren, Carey & Todd Best, Kelly Bell, and Amelia Ridgon; Great-Grandchild, Erin Taylor Bell; Brother, James...

Mildred Pauline Sands

Mildred Pauline Sands

May 4, 2017

Mildred P. Sands went home to be with Jesus on May 4, 2017. Preceded in death by: Husband, Charles H. Sands; Son, Gene W. Sands; Parents, Charles & Nora Butler; Brothers, Junior (Charles), Homer, Shorty (Clarence), and Frank Butler; Sisters, Norena, Frances, Jessie. Survivors include: Daughter, Vickie Dunn; Daughter-in-law, Wilma Sands; Granddaughters, Jenny & Tim Whitehead and Misty & John...

Lee Morgan Shahan

Lee Morgan Shahan

May 3, 2017

Lee Morgan Shahan died on May 3, 2017 in Austell, Georgia. He had been suffering from COPD and emphysema for several years. He was born in Chattanooga, TN on November 21, 1936. After several years, the family moved to Rock Gardens, Alcoa where he enjoyed a happy childhood, which he often reminisced about in later years. Later they moved into...

Robert Nathan Myers

Robert Nathan Myers

May 3, 2017

Robert “Bob” Nathan Myers age 93 of Maryville, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy serving in World War II on the USS Rockaway. Robert was a member of Second United Methodist Church of Knoxville and retired from Alcoa Aluminum Co. as a crane operator. Preceded in death by: Wife, Betty Myers;...

Ernesteen Elizabeth Davis

Ernesteen Elizabeth Davis

May 3, 2017

Ernesteen Elizabeth Wilburn Davis, 95 years young, made her peaceful journey to Heaven on May 3, 2017. She was at home surrounded by her family. Ernesteen was a charter member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and a devoted worker in the church and community always putting others needs before her own. She lived life and raised her family by God’s Word....

Arlene Marie Key

Arlene Marie Key

May 2, 2017

Arlene Marie Key age 94, resident of Shannondale of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, May 02, 2017 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of James Lester and Marie Shoemaker, long-time residents of Kansas City, Missouri, and preceded in death. Arlene was born in Salina, Kansas on May 29, 1922. Preceded in death by beloved husband, William David Key, after...

Jeffrey Wayne Dennis

Jeffrey Wayne Dennis

May 1, 2017

Jeffrey Wayne Dennis, age 62 of Maryville, passed away Monday, May 1, 2017 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was born and raised in Memphis where he spent many years as an expert lighting engineer for several music bands. Jeffrey lived for a short period of his life in Charleston, SC and Atlanta before moving home to Seymour, TN....

Olin H. Dunn Jr.

Olin H. Dunn Jr.

Apr 30, 2017

Olin H. Dunn Jr. age 88 of Friendsville, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017 at the family home in Friendsville, TN. He was born in Sylacauga, AL and served 2 years in the USMC. He then earned a B.S. degree in Textile Manufacturing from Clemson University. He was married to Jeanette Stinson Dunn and together they raised four children. He...

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