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Steven L. Hembree

Steven L. Hembree

Apr 9, 2017

Steven L. Hembree age 62 of Greenback passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017 at UT Hospital. Steven graduated from the University of Tennessee with the highest honors and has been a Certified Public Accountant for over 40 years. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Sarah Hembree. Survivors include his wife...

Lemuel Albert Hill

Lemuel Albert Hill

Apr 8, 2017

Lemuel (L.A.) Hill born November 29, 1932 passed away on Saturday April 8, 2017 at the age of 84. He was a member and deacon of First Baptist Church of Friendsville. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Fronia Hill and his brother Charlie Hill. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Margaret Gideon Hill,...

Carolyn Marie Jacobs

Carolyn Marie Jacobs

Apr 7, 2017

Carolyn Marie Brewster Jacobs, age 76, of Greenback, TN went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 7, 2017 at Blount Memorial Hospital after a courageous 40 year battle with cancer. She was a member of Vonore Baptist Church and a former member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother,...

Duane Lee James

Duane Lee James

Apr 7, 2017

Duane Lee “Buck” James, age 84, passed away Friday, April 7, 2017 at his home in Louisville with his family by his side. Duane was a project manager for Kiewit Corporation and worked on projects around the world. He was a member of the IBEW since 1952, local 1579. He retired at an early age and moved to Louisville, TN...

Helen Ruth Butterfield

Helen Ruth Butterfield

Apr 7, 2017

Helen Ruth Butterfield was called home to be with the Lord on April 7, 2017. She was born in Bloomington, Illinois to loving parents Gustave and Rose Krentel and was the middle of 3 sisters. As a child of the Great Depression, she learned to be frugal and make do with little. Ruth married her high school sweetheart, Max Butterfield,...

James Gerald Graybeal

James Gerald Graybeal

Apr 6, 2017

James “Racoon” Gerald Graybeal age 44 of Maryville passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017 at UT Medical Center. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. Preceded in death by: Father, James O. Graybeal; Daughter, Hope Elizabeth Graybeal. Survivors include: Wife of 25 years, Tammy Graybeal; Sons, Tyler Graybeal and Aaron Graybeal; Grandson, Isaac; Sister, Victoria Chandler and...

John Ralph Vernon

John Ralph Vernon

Apr 6, 2017

John R. Vernon age 76 of Maryville is at peace in Christ after passing away on Thursday, April 6, 2017. He was a tireless volunteer at Blount County Community Food Connection and member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. John retired as an Engineer from the Aerospace Industry. He enjoyed traveling, American history, woodworking and most all being with...

Jimmy Ray McDonald

Jimmy Ray McDonald

Apr 3, 2017

Jimmy Ray McDonald age 62 of Maryville passed away Monday, April 3, 2017. He was a member of Old Piney Grove Baptist Church. Jimmy retired from Norfolk Southern Railways after 38 years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman and hunter, and a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, son, and...

Etheleen J. Key

Etheleen J. Key

Apr 3, 2017

Etheleen J. Key made her trip on to heaven on April 3, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Jesse Carter Jones and Claire Louise Taylor Jones. Preceded in death by: Husband of 65 years, best friend, and ballroom dance partner, Winston O. Key. Survived by: Daughter & Son-in-law, Jane and Guy Merritt. Etheleen was born in Ellijay, Georgia,...

Edwin Charles Hudson

Edwin Charles Hudson

Apr 2, 2017

Edwin Charles Hudson, born August 24, 1923 in Brazil, IN, passed away April 2, 2017. Ed was a Naval World War II Veteran who always had a positive attitude. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Louisville. He enjoyed gardening and watching his birds. His first love was always his family. In his early years, he was...

Margaret Ann Osborne

Margaret Ann Osborne

Mar 30, 2017

Margaret Ann Roberts Osborne, 88, a long time resident of the Alcoa community went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 30th. Born in 1928 in Alva, Kentucky, her family relocated to Williamsburg where she lived throughout her teen years. She attended college in Barbourville Kentucky where she met and married her husband Vernon Osborne in 1949. Margaret Ann received...

Patricia Ann Hagaman

Patricia Ann Hagaman

Mar 29, 2017

Patsy Ann Hagaman, age 68, of Louisville, fulfilled her journey on earth on March 28th, 2017 and ascended to her eternal home in God's arms. She was an inspiration to her family and friends as she bravely fought cancer for the past two years. Patsy was born on January 23rd, 1949 and grew up in the Beaumont community of Knoxville,...

Ernest Koella Trotter

Ernest Koella Trotter

Mar 29, 2017

Ernest Koella Trotter, age 13, of Knoxville Tennessee passed away unexpectedly at Children's Hospital on Wednesday evening, March 29, 2017. Ernest was the beloved son of Stevens Koella and John Trotter; brother of John Charles Trotter, Jr.; grandson of Brenda Wood, Harriet Tumlin and Ken Jobson, Ernie and Libby Koella; Aunts and Uncles: Brooks and Craig Heiser, Atlanta GA, Owen...

Thomas Brownlow Jobe

Thomas Brownlow Jobe

Mar 28, 2017

Thomas Brownlow Jobe age 71 of Maryville passed away Tuesday, March 28 2017 at home. Thomas was born July 10, 1045. Preceded in death by: Mother and Father, Edna Brownlow Carringer and Claude Sylvan Jobe. He graduated from Everett High School and served in the U S Navy for 5 years in the late 1960's. Thomas loved working with children....

Philip T. Phillips

Philip T. Phillips

Mar 27, 2017

Philip “Doc” Phillips, age 84, of Maryville, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at the family home. Mr. Phillips was retired as Captain of the Maryville Fire Department after 32 years of service. He was a Shriner and 32nd degree Mason with the Rockford Lodge. He was one of the original founders of the Blount County Rescue Squad. Doc was...

Irma L. Tulloch

Irma L. Tulloch

Mar 27, 2017

Irma L. Clark Tulloch of Maryville, TN, passed away March 27 at the age of 91. Blessed with a loving spirit and beautiful soul, she was a delight to all who met her. Born on December 27, 1925 to French and O.L. Clark, Mrs. Tulloch was raised in Maryville and spent her life there. She was a Friendsville High School...

JoAnn DeMarcus

JoAnn DeMarcus

Mar 26, 2017

JoAnn DeMarcus, age 76, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2017. JoAnn was born December 9, 1940, in Knoxville, TN. In 1956 she married the love of her life Mack and never left his side for any extended period of time until his passing. She retired from the Dade County school system in 1986. Upon retiring, she and Mack moved...

William C. Hancox Jr.

William C. Hancox Jr.

Mar 26, 2017

William C. Hancox Jr. age 80 of Alcoa, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Kindred Healthcare – Fairpark. He was a member of Oak Street Baptist Church and loved the Tellico Mountains. William graduated from Porter High School. He worked in bakeries in Knoxville and retired from BTR. He loved working on cars and teaching the neighborhood boys how...

James Ernest Vandergriff Jr.

James Ernest Vandergriff Jr.

Mar 25, 2017

James Ernest “Jimmy” Vandergriff, Jr. age 49 of Seymour fought the good fight of faith and won the victory on Saturday, March 25, 2017. He was a graduate of Holston High School and was employed with Post Trailer Repair. Preceded in death by: Mother, Lyn Vandergriff; Father-in-law & Mother-in-law, Rev. Charlie & Evelyn Ridner. Survivors include: Wife of 20 years,...

Melissa Sport Ewing

Melissa Sport Ewing

Mar 25, 2017

Melissa Sport Ewing age 41 of Maryville, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Emory University Hospital. She was employed with the City of Maryville School System as a Psychologist. Survivors include: Husband, Jeff Ewing; Children, Ethan Ewing and Maddox Ewing; Parents, Paulette & Frank Sport; Brother & Sister-in-law, Ben & Laura Sport and their children Harper & CeCe; Grandmother,...

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