Cecil "Buster" Saffles
Oct 9, 2017
Cecil “Buster” Saffles age 79 of Maryville passed away Monday, October 9, 2017 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of First United Methodist Church Maryville. In 1975, Buster founded Saffles & Associates, a Manufactures Representative in the plumbing industry. Preceded in death by: Parents, Harless & Georgia Saffles; Brother, Ben Saffles; Sister, Margaret Baker. Survivors include: Wife, Sharon...
Larry Gene Smithee
Oct 9, 2017
Larry Gene Smithee, age 74, died Monday, October 9, 2017 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was born in Batesville, Arkansas to Juanita Dobbs Smithee and the late B.W. Smithee. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Christine Smithee, mother Juanita Smithee, sister Diane (Michael) Dodd, nephews Andrew (Marcie) Dodd, Steven (Mandy) Dodd, Christopher (Georgiana) Grant, and David Grant,...
Kenley "Gerry" Wald
Oct 8, 2017
Kenley “Gerry” Wald age 41 of Maryville went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at his home. Gerry loved to smile and laugh, he loved his Michigan Wolverines and his New York Yankees. He created a family of die-hard “Jeter” fans, teaching us all about the game and our own games. He loved his family dearly....
Sue Bass
Oct 6, 2017
Sue Bass age 91 of Greenback, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017 at Morning View Assisted Living. Preceded in death by: Husband, Creed Bass; Son, Larry Bass, Granddaughter, Scarlet Bass. Survivors include: Grandchildren, Abby & Adam Brown, Hollie & Josh Wilder, and Haley & Corey Austin; Great-Grandchildren, Addison & Axley Brown and Creed Austin. Family will receive friends from 1:00...
Ronald Edward Campbell
Oct 3, 2017
Ronald Edward Campbell passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a three year struggle with the effects of many strokes. Ron was born October 16, 1935 in Blount County and grew up with family on Prater Street (now Everett High Road). He lived on the Oak Ridge compound during WWII and finished school at Everett, graduating 1953. After...
Wilma J. Stokes
Oct 3, 2017
Wilma J. Stokes age 88 of Alcoa, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at the family home. She was a member of Rockford Baptist Church and a longtime beautician. Wilma was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a devoted wife for 49 years to Bob Stokes and a friend to everyone she met. Preceded in death by: Husband,...
Charles Eugene Abbott
Oct 3, 2017
Charles (Charlie) Abbott of Maryville, TN passed away on October 3, 2017. He was born on September 17, 1941 to Luther and Johnnie (Lane) Abbott. The Abbott family had been displaced from Cades Cove as result of federal legislation creating the Great Smoky Mountains National park. Although Charles never resided there he had a special place in his heart for...
Alba Faye Moser
Oct 2, 2017
Alba “Faye” Moser passed away peacefully at Asbury Place Assisted Living in Maryville, TN on October 2, 2017. Faye was born on January 24, 1934, in Blount County and spent her childhood years growing up in Townsend, TN. She was a member of Tuckaleechee United Methodist Church in Townsend, TN, of which she spent many years singing in the choir...
Jana Ross Weaver
Oct 2, 2017
Jana Ross Weaver age 68 passed away Monday, October 2, 2017 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Tuckaleechee Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. After retirement she enjoyed working part-time at Chick-Fil-a at Hunter’s Crossing. Preceded in death by: Parents, R.D. & Delores Ross; Brother, Jerry Ross. Survivors include: Daughter & Son-in-law, Tami & Mike Wells; Grandchildren,...
Robert Edward Lee
Sep 30, 2017
Robert Edward Lee (“General or Squeak”) age 70 of Maryville, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a graduate of Alcoa High School Class of 1965 and retired from Alcoa Inc. after 35 years. Robert was a SGT in the United States Air Force. He always had that pleasant smile. He was known for...
June Fuller
Sep 29, 2017
June Fuller, 92 and lifelong resident of the Maryville area, was surrounded by loved ones when she passed on September 29, 2017. She had been in a nursing facility for several years and more recently in the Evan’s nursing home in Greenback. She attended Bassell Elementary School and Alcoa High School. June was a member of Calvary Baptist Church her...
Wilma Ruth Prince
Sep 28, 2017
Wilma Ruth Prince (91) passed away on Thursday September 28th in Maryville, Tennessee after a 2 year battle with Alzheimer's. Visitation will be 12:00-2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 4th at the Smith Funeral Home in Maryville. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM with Pastor Brandon Hord of In His Presence Church and Pastor Charles Parker officiating. Burial will...
Donna J. Caldwell
Sep 27, 2017
Donna Jean Caldwell, age 65, of Maryville, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at home with her husband, children, and granddaughter. She was a loving wife, an amazing Mother, a loyal friend, and a proud Nana. She will be remembered for her passion to love her family, her strong will, and her love of laughter & life. She is...
Carol Gay Jinright
Sep 27, 2017
Carol G. Jinright of Maryville, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at UT Medical Center. Preceded in death by: Parents, Rolan & Inell Wiley. Survivors include: Son, Scott Jinright; Daughters & Sons-in-law, Amy & Terry Brock and Lesley & Wayne Jackson; Grandchildren, Kelby and Tate Brock, Kendall, Paige, & Maddie Jackson; Brother & Sister-in-law, Karl & Jean Wiley. Family...
Dorothy Jane Williams
Sep 27, 2017
Dorothy J. Williams age 77 of Maryville passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was devoted to her family. Preceded in death by: Son, Barry Williams; Two Brothers; Four Sisters. Survivors include: Husband of 57 years, Richard Williams; Son & Daughter-in-law, Dwayne & Jan Williams; Grandchildren, Victoria, Maria, Jennifer, Barry, and Brooke; Great-Grandchildren, Kheslee, Braden, Bretley,...
Mildred Brewer Cutshaw
Sep 27, 2017
Mildred B. Cutshaw born November 9, 1930, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Asbury Place of Maryville surrounded by her family. Mildred worked for the Standard Knitting Mill for 35 years and retired from Walmart after 30 years of service. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Mildred loved the sun, warm weather, the beach, and the...
Evelyn Ann Carter
Sep 26, 2017
Evelyn Ann Carter of Williamsburg departed from her loved ones on September 26, 2017 having reached the age of 90. She was born in Hillsville, Virginia to Bessie and Jesse Alderman April 28, 1927. After graduating from Hillsville High School, Evelyn attended the School of Nursing of Saint Mary’s Memorial Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee and graduated in 1947. Becoming a...
Melinda Ruth Russell
Sep 26, 2017
Melinda Ruth Russell, age 43 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017. She was born in Maryville and was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, aunt, and friend who will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Preceded in death by Grandparents, Ruth and Paul Russell; Great Aunt, Martha “Sissy”...
Carolyne Giles Haywood
Sep 25, 2017
Carolyne Giles Haywood age 88 passed away Monday, September 25, 2017 at UT Medical Center. She was a member of Maryville Church of Christ and started the Book Club at Shannondale. Carolyne enjoyed playing bridge, flowers, and taught school and tutored into her late 70’s. Preceded in death by: Husband, Jules Floyd Haywood, Jr.; Parents, Albert Greene Giles & Evie...
Kyle Anthony Bernard
Sep 22, 2017
Kyle Anthony Bernard, 38, was born into this world with great joy on June 21, 1979 in Houma, LA. With much sadness and heartache the Lord seen fit to take Kyle to his Heavenly home on Friday, September 22, 2017 after many years of struggles and battles. We will greatly miss him, but we won’t worry any longer because he...