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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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