Obituary Listing

May 20, 2024

Jerry R. Yares, age 88, of Maryville, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024 at Asbury Place of Maryville,  He was born and raised in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.   After high school he enlisted in the US Navy for three years as a court reporter.   Jerry graduated from the University of Wisconsin.  He then worked at SC Johnson Wax for eleven...

May 20, 2024

Charlotte Rose (Green) Tilson, age 82, of Maryville passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Clover Hill Assisted Living.  She was currently a member of Madison Avenue Baptist Church and a former member of Piney Grove Baptist Church.  She was a graduate of Baptist Hospital Nursing school. Charlotte was a Registered Nurse at Blount Memorial Hospital and spent the...

May 20, 2024

Jerry R. Brock, age 81, of Louisville passed away Monday, May 20, 2024, at Select Specialty Fort Sanders.  Jerry put in a long hard fight, but our Lord called him home to rest.   A member of Everett Hills Baptist Church, he was a man of God, family, and had a deep love for his children and grandchildren.  “Pap” was...

May 19, 2024

May 19, 2024

Anita Williams Brown;  After 92 ¾ years of devoted service, Mrs. Brown entered her eternal rest on May 19, 2024.  Anita was born August 14, 1931, in Atlanta, Georgia to proud parents Lutie Eugenia Awtry Williams and William Francis Williams.  She grew up and graduated high school in Atlanta, and discovered her life long love of music as a pianist...

May 18, 2024

Ben Edward Birchfield, age 67 of Maryville, went to be with Jesus on May 18, 2024 at home.  Preceded in death by a son, Jason Birchfield; parents, Harold and JoAnn Orr Birchfield; grandparents, Frane and Willie Sparks Birchfield, Ben Grant and Thelma Orr.  He is survived by his loving wife, Cynthia; son, Travis and Fiancé, Angela; stepson, Dominic Lemons and...

May 18, 2024

In loving memory of Allen Scott Effler, age 48 peacefully departed this world on Saturday, May 18. Allen's vibrant spirit continues to live on in the hearts of those he leaves behind. Survived by his beloved mother Cheryl (Braun) Young and her husband Jeff, his father Ike Effler and his wife Janice, and his daughter Christian (Effler) Rowland and her...

May 18, 2024

Lela Mae Parker England, age 100, of Maryville, TN passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024. She was a lifelong member at Piney Level Baptist Church. Lela enjoyed gardening, canning, and cooking for everyone. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred England; son, James England; great grandchildren, Brianna Allard and Gracie Russell. parents, Lee & Elizabeth Parker; brothers, Harris,...

May 18, 2024

Kenneth “Ken” Tuck, age 83, of Friendsville, TN passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 18, 2024. He was a member of Friendsville First Baptist Church. He was a US Air Force veteran and retired from Alcoa after 15 years of service. Ken was preceded in death by his first wife, DeeAnn Tuck; his second wife, Teffe Potter Tuck; parents,...

May 16, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved child, John Fred Myers VI (possum) born January 13, 2024, who was taken from us too soon on May 16, 2024 at the tender age of 4 months. He brought immeasurable joy and light into our lives with his radiant smile, and boundless curiosity.  John was the son of John...

May 16, 2024

Betty Ruth Large Boyd, age 93, of Maryville, TN, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Fairpark Health and Rehabilitation. She was a graduate of Porter High School, class of 1947. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Franklin Boyd, Sr.; parents, Ray Large and Bess Large. She is survived by her two sons, Fred Franklin Boyd,...

May 15, 2024

Berton “Mell” Bishop, Jr., age 81, of Turtletown, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at home surrounded by his loved ones.  A member of Farner Presbyterian Church, he was a man of God and a man who loved his wife, Joy Bishop, and his family deeply.  Born and raised in Archer, FL, he attended the Florida Highway Patrol 27th Recruit...

May 13, 2024

Robert L. (Bob) Harmon, 93, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2024, surrounded by his three sons.  He is preceded in death by wife Anna Mae (Waters) Harmon who, undoubtedly greeted him at the pearly gates and asked him, what took him so long to get to Heaven to be with her.  Parents Maggie and George Harmon. Sisters Polly, Ellen...

May 12, 2024

Lorraine L. Kling passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 12, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Kling.  She is survived by her four daughters, Chris Guy of Maryland, Betty Whitehead of Tennessee, Teresa Mendez of Idaho, and Pam Jones of Tennessee; Grandchildren, Richard (Regina) Whitehead, Andrew (Lori) Guy, Kristin (Jamie Thompson) Guy,...

May 10, 2024

Mary Sue Bales Sherlin age 90 of Louisville, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024 at Brookdale Sandy Springs.  She was born and raised in Walland.  Sue was a graduate of Walland High School where she was an exceptional basketball player. She was on the varsity team in 8th grade.   She then went on to play softball and semi pro...

May 9, 2024

Kevin Christopher Cooper, age 30, of Alcoa passed away suddenly on Thursday May 9, 2024.   He was a 2011 graduate of Alcoa High School.  He was a proud US Navy veteran, where he attained the rank of MM3 Sea Warfare.   He served on the USS Bon Homme Richard LPH 6. After being honorably discharged, he graduated (with honors)...

May 9, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Lorene “Renie” Hubbs passed away and joined her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Fairpark Nursing Home surrounded by her family.   Lorene was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend.  She retired from the Aluminum Co of America after 34 years of service and was a proud Alcoa Tornado for life. Lorene was preceded...

May 7, 2024

On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, Tina Lyle Lawson went peacefully home to be with her heavenly father while surrounded by the people she loved. Tina was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a passionate lover of animals, Disney World (with her best friends Joanne and Linda), and all things Tennessee Volunteers. Tina was preceded in death by...

May 7, 2024

Edith Marie Gregory Lynn, age 89 of Maryville, TN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, with her family at her side.  Edith was born on June 29, 1934, in Knoxville, TN. She grew up in Loudon, TN during the Great Depression.  This experience helped shape her very strong work ethic, her resilience and commitment to not giving up...

May 5, 2024

Delight Everett, age 91 of Maryville, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Brookdale Assisted Living Center.  Delight was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, and aunt who will be deeply missed by her family and friends.  She was very active in her husband’s ministry and Sunday School classes and enjoyed working with youth programs.  Delight loved country music...