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Cullen E. Myers

Cullen E. Myers

Aug 31, 2016

Cullen Ervie Myers passed away at UT Hospital on August 31, 2016. He was born in Townsend, TN on July 22, 1942 to LB “Bud” and Julia Myers. He retired from ALCOA after many years of service. Cullen was a loving husband and father who lived life to the fullest. He was an avid Vol and Nascar fan, loved 60’s...

Carolyn Frances McBride

Carolyn Frances McBride

Aug 31, 2016

Carolyn Frances Hodge McBride, age 77, of Knoxville, passed away August 31, 2016 at Tennova Residential Hospice after a long battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by: parents, Ellis & Flora Hodge; brother, Hubert Hodge. Survivors include: husband of 57 years, Jim McBride; two daughters and their families, Martha & Jeff Freeman of Alpharetta, GA and Sherry &...

Bonnie Kate Shields

Bonnie Kate Shields

Aug 28, 2016

Bonnie Kate Manning Shields, age 94, of Knoxville, passed away at Little Creek Sanitarium on Sunday, August 28, 2016, where she had been a patient since July of 2015. She was born in Claiborne County, TN, on August 13, 1922, to Bailey and Maggie Manning of Tazewell. She moved to Blount County, TN, as a young girl to live on...

Officer Kenneth Ray Moats

Officer Kenneth Ray Moats

Aug 25, 2016

Live streaming will begin at 6:30 PM https://livestream.com/sevierheights/events/6259445. Officer Kenneth Ray Moats, age 32 of Maryville was killed in the line of duty Thursday, August 25, 2016. Kenny was a 2002 graduate of Heritage High School and graduated from Walters State Police Academy in December 2005. Officer Moats has been with the City of Maryville Police Department since February 2007....

Craig "Rusty" McSpadden

Craig "Rusty" McSpadden

Aug 24, 2016

Craig “Rusty” Russell McSpadden age 60 of Maryville, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at home. He owned McSpadden Excavating and several other businesses. He loved people and spending time fishing and camping with family and friends. Preceded in death by: Parents, Ollie & Ruby McSpadden. Survivors include: Wife of 33 years, Lisa Faye McSpadden; Son, Craig McSpadden & Fiancé...

Peggy Sue Townsend

Peggy Sue Townsend

Aug 23, 2016

Peggy Sue Townsend age 83 of Maryville passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Maryville. Preceded in death by: Husband, Jake A. Townsend; Parents, Robert & Susie Mae Loveday. Survivors include: Son & Daughter-in-law, Andy & Judi Townsend of Louisville; Daughter & Son-in-law, Debbie & Dave Hensley of...

Mary Ruth Swaney

Mary Ruth Swaney

Aug 23, 2016

Mary Ruth Swaney age 70 of Maryville passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She attended Alleghany Baptist Church and Butterfly Gap Baptist Church. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who will be deeply missed. Preceded in death by: Parents, Ray & Mary Carver Blair; Son, Edward “Eddie” Swaney; Granddaughter, Heather Dawn...

Jerry E. Roberts

Jerry E. Roberts

Aug 22, 2016

Jerry E. Roberts, age 79, passed away at the family home on August 22, 2016. He was a Central High graduate, avid golfer and outdoorsman. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and completed a distinguished career after 34 years; most of the service with the 134 Air Refueling Wing, retiring at the rank of SMSgt as the Standardization/Evaluation Boom...

Gene Murphy

Gene Murphy

Aug 22, 2016

Gene Murphy age 67 of Walland passed away Monday, August 22, 2016 at his home. He retired from Anderson Lumber Co. after 40 years of service. Gene was a member of West Miller’s Cove Missionary Baptist Church. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. Gene was an avid horse rider and family oriented man. Preceded in death by:...

Sharon Amanda Murphy

Sharon Amanda Murphy

Aug 21, 2016

Sharon Murphy age 58 of Walland passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016 at her home. She worked at Kroger in Pigeon Forge. Preceded in death by: Brother, Larry Murphy; Mother, Mildred Caroline Murphy. Survivors include: Father, Jerry Booth Murphy; Brother, Cary Murphy. Family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 PM, Sunday, August 28, 2016 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Funeral...

Ervel Payne

Ervel Payne

Aug 18, 2016

Ervel Payne of Walland TN died Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Park West Medical Center in Knoxville TN at the age of 83. He served with the 25th Army Division during the Korean War. Ervel retired from the FAA after 30 years of service as radar chief at McGhee Tyson airport. He was a 32 Degree Mason and a Shriner....

Thomas M. Miller

Thomas M. Miller

Aug 17, 2016

Thomas M. Miller age 89 of Maryville passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at home. He was a member of Forest Hill Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: Brothers, James Miller and Jack Miller; Sisters, Alene Anderson, Lucille Collins, Alta Scarlett, and Algadee Major. Survivors include: Wife, Geraldine Miller; Son, Kim Miller; Daughters & Sons-in-law, Sharon & Steve Griswell and...

R.C. Holder

R.C. Holder

Aug 17, 2016

R.C. Holder age 85 of Maryville passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Ben Atchley Veterans Home. He retired after 25 years in the United States Army, retiring in 1976. R.C. enjoyed being outside on his tractor and gardening. He was a member of Oakland Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: Wife, Betty J. Holder. Survivors include: Son & Daughter-in-law,...

Phillip Lee Roulette

Phillip Lee Roulette

Aug 15, 2016

Phillip Lee Roulette age 68 of Alcoa passed away Monday, August 15, 2016 at home. He loved camping trips and bonfires. Phillip enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the United State Marine Corp. He retired from Robert Shaw after 33 years of service. Preceded in death by: Parents, Alma & Ollie Roulette; Brother,...

Sun Yo Chitwood-Jenkins

Sun Yo Chitwood-Jenkins

Aug 15, 2016

Sun Yo Chitwood-Jenkins, 68, of Maryville, went to be with the Lord early Monday morning, Aug. 15. 2016. Born in Seoul, Korea, She enjoyed cooking, fishing, camping, gardening, Church, traveling, and spending time with her loved ones and family. She retired from Walmart in 2014, after 15 yrs. of service as a Deli and Dairy associate. She was an amazingly...

Marie Kook

Marie Kook

Aug 11, 2016

Marie Jean Ackerman Kook (87), of Maryville passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Morning View Transitional Care Center. She was a retired watercolor artist and former member of the Blount County Arts and Crafts Guild and The Naples (FL) Artist Association. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur E. Ackerman and Josephine H. Ackerman, her husband...

James Drake

James Drake

Aug 10, 2016

James Drake age 59 of Maryville passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016. He was retired from Global Logistics after many years of service and was an avid motorcycle enthusiast who loved building and riding them. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and brother who always doted on his grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by family and friends....

Lennis Sparks Walvoort

Lennis Sparks Walvoort

Aug 9, 2016

Lennis Sparks Walvoort, age 83, of Alcoa, passed away August 9, 2016. She was born and raised in Cades Cove, TN. Lennis and her husband, George L. Walvoort, retired to Maryville in 1985. She was an active member of Broadway Methodist Church in Maryville. She was also a member of the Cancer Support Group, Hope For Today, and spent 25...

Mayford C. Tipton Sr.

Mayford C. Tipton Sr.

Aug 9, 2016

Mayford C. Tipton Sr. (83) passed away Tuesday, August 9th, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Henderson and Martha Cathryn Tipton. Survived by his children, Shelia R. (David) Gibbs, John (Janet) Tipton, M. C. "Skeeter" Tipton Jr., David L. (Donna) Tipton, and James M. (Tracy) Tipton; grandchildren, Charles "Chuck" Tipton, Alonda Pollins, Angela Thomas, Chad Tipton,...

David Stapleton

David Stapleton

Aug 5, 2016

David Stapleton, age 78 of Maryville, passed away Friday, August 5, 2016 at UT Medical Center. David played varsity football and graduated from Maryville High School in 1957 then served honorably for three years in the US Marines. He worked at Ted Russell Ford and retired as the assistant Body Shop Manager after 20 years. He transitioned into a second...

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