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Sarah Elizabeth Fortney

Sarah Elizabeth Fortney

Jul 28, 2014

Sarah Elizabeth "Betty" West Fortney, 92, died of natural causes at home Monday, July 28th with family by her side. She was a caring and devoted sister, wife, mother, nurse and friend, born with a kind, gentle spirit, who was unfailingly polite, to the last day of her life. Born April 11, 1922 to parents Walter Wesley West and Ella...

James O'Dell Dunn

James O'Dell Dunn

Jul 28, 2014

James O'Dell Dunn age 64 crossed the river to be with Jesus and loved ones on Monday, July 28, 2014. He was a loving and devoted husband, daddy, papaw, son-in-law, brother, uncle and friend. Preceded in death by: Parents, Amous & Winnie Dunn; Brothers, Dee & Charles Dunn; Sisters, Bonnie Withers and Mattie McNeil. Survivors include: Wife, Vickie Dunn; Daughter...

Pauline Brackin Tipton

Pauline Brackin Tipton

Jul 28, 2014

Pauline Brackin Tipton age 86 of Maryville died on Monday, July 28, 2014 at home. Born October 12, 1928 in Tremont, TN (Smoky Mountains) the oldest of eleven children. She was a devoted member of Pilgrim Baptist Church of Maryville until her death. Preceded in death by: Husband, Virgil Tipton; Infant Son, Granville Leon Tipton; Parents, John & Freddie Brackin;...

Wilma Jean Teffeteller

Wilma Jean Teffeteller

Jul 27, 2014

Wilma Jean (Tipton) Teffeteller of Maryville went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 27, 2014. While we rejoice that she is enjoying heaven with her beloved husband Ken, she will be deeply missed by her son Kenne and wife Elmeria, daughter Kathy Puckett and husband Joel, and her precious granddaughter, Kendra Forsythe and husband Matt, sister...

Norman Wayne Copeland

Norman Wayne Copeland

Jul 26, 2014

Norman Wayne Copeland, 82, resident of Muncie, passed away July 26, 2014 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born in Maryville, Tennessee, February 10, 1932, the son of Jewell and Nellie Tefeteller Copeland. He retired from Westinghouse in Muncie in 1989 and was a US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He moved from Chicago and lived for...

Billy P. Justice

Billy P. Justice

Jul 25, 2014

Bill P. "Wild Man" Justice age 78 of Maryville passed away Friday July 25, 2014. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Maryville. Bill retired from Sears after 29 years of service and then went on to work for the University of Tennessee for 5 years. He survived by his wife of over 27 years, Mary Justice, son...

William Robert McCulloch

William Robert McCulloch

Jul 22, 2014

William R. "Bob" McCulloch age 82 of Maryville joined his Heavenly Family on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Third Street Baptist Church. Bob always had hard candy to offer and was often called the "Candy Man." He was a Shriner, avid reader, and retired from Olin Chemical in Charleston. Preceded in death...

Eudora Mae Flynn

Eudora Mae Flynn

Jul 22, 2014

Eudora Dixon Flynn passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at the family home. She was a member of Piney Level Baptist Church and retired from Shoney's after many years of service. Preceded in death by: Husband, Gene Flynn; Mother, Iva Dixon; Father Jake Dixon; Sisters, Helen Sutherland and Ellen Gardner; Infant Brothers, Eugene and JW Dixon. Survivors include: Sons, Steve...

Curtis L. Hepler

Curtis L. Hepler

Jul 22, 2014

Curtis Hepler age 82 of Maryville passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2014. He leaves to mourn, Donna; son, Mark of Minnesota; brother, Darwin of Michigan; two nieces and one nephew of Michigan. Burial at Grandview Cemetery. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Curtis L. Hepler please visit...

Larry E. (Pedro) Myers

Larry E. (Pedro) Myers

Jul 21, 2014

Larry E. (Pedro) Myers age 76 of Maryville passed away Monday, July 21, 2014 at home. He was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. Larry was a graduate of Porter High School as an accomplished athlete of three sports. He was All-County Football with Maryville College and joined the Air National Guard where he received commendation helping with the...

Marjorie Juanita Swafford

Marjorie Juanita Swafford

Jul 20, 2014

Marjorie Juanita Hayes Swafford, 1923-2014, is resting at peace with her Lord Jesus Christ. She is rejoicing with those who have been waiting, her beloved husband of 71 years, Carlos Lee Swafford, her precious daughter, Paula Diane Swafford, her beautiful mother, Cora Helen Walker Hayes who passed away when Marjorie was a child of 9, her devoted father, Jefferson Baird...

Gary Graves

Gary Graves

Jul 18, 2014

Gary William "Gump" Graves age 61, born on May 8, 1953, departed this life on Friday, July 18, 2014 at his home. He graduated from Everett High School, Class of 1971. Gary was retired from Chaulbert Drilling, Inc. in Houma, LA. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by his parents, James William "Papaw" Graves and Margie Wheeler...

Tommy Lee Treadway

Tommy Lee Treadway

Jul 17, 2014

Tommy Lee Treadway age 16 of Seymour was called Home Thursday, July 17, 2014. Tommy was a rising Junior at Heritage High School. He was an active and energetic boy who loved spending time with friends, playing guitar with his dad, going fishing with his Papaw, and was an avid video game player. His friends would agree that Tommy was...

Beverly Ann Fremming

Beverly Ann Fremming

Jul 15, 2014

Beverly Ann Fremming age 53 of Maryville passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a wonderful, devoted wife, mother, grandmother who lived for her grandchildren. She was truly loved and will be missed by all those who knew her. Preceded in death by: Brothers, Robert Richardson and Fred Selzle Jr.; Parents, Fred & Carrie Selzle....

Arthur "Ken" Sunde

Arthur "Ken" Sunde

Jul 14, 2014

Arthur "Ken" Sunde, 92, of Maryville, passed away Monday, July 14, 2014 at Asbury Healthcare Center. He was a World War II Veteran and graduated from the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. He was a missionary in Japan for 33 years with his wife Doris. After retirement Ken and Doris moved to Maryville and started the Maryville Japanese Christian Fellowship....

Thomas D. Kirchoff, Sr.

Thomas D. Kirchoff, Sr.

Jul 14, 2014

Thomas David Kirchoff Sr. age 83 of Maryville passed away Monday, July 14, 2014 at the family home. He was a private pilot since he was 16 years old and a member of the Civil Air Patrol. Thomas was a Ham radio operator, machinist, and wood carpenter. He retired after 37 years of service as a Chief Master Sergeant of...

Odis Clinton Abbott, Sr.

Odis Clinton Abbott, Sr.

Jul 14, 2014

Odis Clinton Abbott, Sr. age 94 of Maryville passed away Monday, July 14, 2014 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Maryville First Baptist Church, an avid old harp singer, and the oldest living person that was born in Cades Cove. Odis retired from ALCOA as an electrician and enjoyed being a volunteer for the Blount County Food...

George Albert Gasper

George Albert Gasper

Jul 12, 2014

George A. Gasper, age 74 of Friendsville, passed away, Saturday, July 12, 2014. He was a retired mechanical engineer from Alcoa and was a member of Alcoa's 25-Year Club. He was a Jehovah Witness in Central Knoxville Congregation. He enjoyed fishing and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents, George A. & Amber C. Gasper. Survivors include his...

Elsie Osborne

Elsie Osborne

Jul 12, 2014

Elsie Osborne age 99 of Alcoa, TN went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Asbury Place of Maryville. She was a member of Broadway United Methodist Church. Survivors include: Son, Ted Osborne; Daughter, Phyllis Daniels. Family and friends will assemble for graveside service and inurnment at 3:00 PM, Saturday, July 19, 2014 at Holston...

Conley Maples

Conley Maples

Jul 9, 2014

Conley Maples age 86 of Maryville passed away Wednesday, July 09, 2014 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a Veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II and spent 50 years working as a truck driver. Preceded in death by: Sister, Marjorie Maples Brewer; Niece, Ann Gray; Nephew, Benjamin Brewer Jr. Survivors include: Wife, Marie Maples; Daughter,...

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