Bruce Orrie Gilbert
Feb 19, 2014
Bruce Orrie Gilbert age 55 of Walland, TN passed away February 19, 2014. He was a great man, dearly loved, and will be greatly missed by all. Bruce was born January 28, 1959 in Big Rapids to Max and Barbara Gilbert. Preceded in death by: Wife, Carmen; parents, Max & Barbara Gilbert; sister, Karen LaRock; great niece, Jessica Coleman. Bruce...
Howard Eugene Wilburn, Jr.
Feb 18, 2014
Howard Eugene (Gene) Wilburn, Jr. age 71, of Maryville, TN passed into eternal life on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. Husband to his loving wife of 47 years, Judy Myers Wilburn and father to son, Travis Wilburn. Howard was a member of Old Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Veteran of the United States Army, and retired from Alcoa Aluminum Co. Preceded...
Thomas Trent Robertson
Feb 18, 2014
Thomas Trent Robertson age 58 of Tuscaloosa, AL, formerly of Maryville, TN passed away February 18, 2014. He was a graduate of Tennessee Military Academy in Sweetwater. Tom attended David Lipscomb and MTSU. He served in the US Army 101st Airborne. Preceded in death by: Mother, Mary Robertson. Survivors include: Father, Ben Robertson; Brothers, Philip Robertson and James Robertson; Sister,...
L.A. Campbell
Feb 17, 2014
L.A. Campbell, age 87, passed away on Monday, February 17, at Sterling House of Maryville. An Alcoa "Tornado" through-and-through, the transition to having a Maryville address when he moved to Sterling House Assisted Living of Maryville was hard . . . the final transition to heaven was full of peace and glory! L.A. grew up in the Bassel community in...
David H. Sewell
Feb 16, 2014
David H. Sewell age 62 of Maryville went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, February 16, 2014. As with every Sunday morning, David was getting ready to go to church, and teach his Sunday school class, but God had other plans. If you are a child of God, "to be absent from the body is to be...
Ruby Roberts
Feb 15, 2014
Ruby Roberts age 99 of Maryville passed away Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Neel United Methodist Church of Danville, Alabama and retired from Levis in 1982. Preceded in death by her husband, Clyde E. Roberts; brothers, Clint Thompson, Craig Thompson, and Coleman Thompson; sisters, Jeannette Lane, Nell Johnson, and Mary Sue Ellis....
Hope Garner
Feb 15, 2014
Hope C. Garner age 55 passed away Saturday February 15, 2014. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Agnes and Mortimer Compton, Olwin and Eric Headrick, aunt and uncle Norma and David Compton, great aunt and uncle Geraldine and Robert Hancox. She is survived by daughter Chastity Brooke Wilson, mother Beverly Compton Fint, step-father Donald Fint, father and step-mother James...
Peggy Marie Murphy
Feb 15, 2014
Peggy Marie Stacey Murphy, 82, formerly of St. Albans, WV, died Friday, February 15. She was a resident of Shannondale Assisted Living and Healthcare facility since December of 2011. She was born to the late McKinley and Bessie Robinson Stacey, May 25, 1931, in Jenkinjones, WV. The "Stacey Girls" are now all reunited in spirit; the late Willie Mae Pennington,...
Larry John Fitzhugh, Jr.
Feb 13, 2014
Larry John Fitzhugh age 49 passed away Thursday, February 13, 2014. He was a graduate of Roane County High School and a Veteran of the United States Army. John was a chef in Blount and Knox counties for 20 years and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include: Mother, Step Father, Sister, and Fiancée, Heather Williams. A private memorial service will...
James P. Richards, M.D.
Feb 11, 2014
James P. Richards, M.D., age 83, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2014. Dr. Richards was born July 4, 1930 in Knoxville, TN, son of the late Paul Richards and Dacy Counts Richards. James is preceded in death by two sons, Michael and Chris Richards. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Laura Anne Richards; daughter and son-in-law, Dee Anne and...
Florence "Granny" Barnes
Feb 11, 2014
Florence "Granny" Barnes age 92 of Townsend passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by: Husband, Clarence Barnes; Sisters, Sarah Hembree, Jane Brown, Ruby Roland; Brother, Jim Huskey and Pink Huskey. Survivors include: Daughters & Sons-in-law, Carol & Chester Wilburn of Little Torch Key, FL and Mary & Tim Skipper of Townsend; Sons &...
Mahlon Bledsoe
Feb 10, 2014
Mahlon Dale Bledsoe age 69 of Alcoa, TN, passed away Monday, February 10, 2014. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and loved to play golf. Preceded in death by: Parents, Anna Mae & Dossie Bledsoe; Brother, Tim Bledsoe; Mother-in-law, Bonnie Sullivan. Survivors include: Wife, Sue Bledsoe; Son, Terry Bledsoe; Daughter, Patricia King; Daughter & Son-in-law, Megan...
David W. Spurck
Feb 9, 2014
David William Spurck age 79 of Louisville, TN passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014 at the family home. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, a longtime musician, wood worker, and sports car enthusiast. Preceded in death by: Parents, Fredrick & Dorothy Spurck. Survivors include: Wife of 56 years, Jane Spurck; Sons, David Spurck Jr., Dale Spurck,...
Laura Ona Hatcher
Feb 8, 2014
Laura O. Hatcher age 75 of Maryville passed away Saturday February 8, 2014 at Asbury Place. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Laura was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Jefferson Hatcher, parents W.R. and Lena Herron, sister Helen O'Conner, brother Charles Herron. She is survived by her daughters Debbie Abbott and husband Craig, Jani Perkins, and Connie...
Mrs. Peggy A. Jones
Feb 8, 2014
Peggy A. Jones, age 71, of Maryville, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at U.T. Medical Center. Peggy was of the Baptist faith and loved the outdoors, flowers, fishing, and especially taking care of her family and pets. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by those she leaves behind....
Geneva Sloan Raper
Feb 7, 2014
Geneva Sloan Raper age 91 of Maryville passed away Friday, February 07, 2014 at Sevier County Health Care Center. She was a longtime member of Forest Hill Baptist Church and wonderful cook and gardener. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister who will be deeply missed by those who knew her. Preceded in death by: Husband, R.B....
Georgiana Helen Knurr
Feb 5, 2014
Georgiana Knurr age 103 of Maryville passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2014. Her remains will be shipped to Cedar Rapids, Iowa where services will be held at a later date. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, 865-983-1000, www.SmithLifeandLegacy.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Georgiana Helen Knurr please visit our Sympathy Store.
Robert (Bob) Keeble
Feb 5, 2014
Robert (Bob) Keeble age 94 of Walland passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Oak View Baptist Church. He was a Veteran of World War II serving in Guam as a Seabee and craneman. Robert was an avid fox hunter and his love of music took him to the Rocky Branch Community...
Annabelle Holp
Feb 4, 2014
Annabelle Holp age 86 of Maryville passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at UT Medical Center. Preceded in death by: Husband, Robert L. Holp, Jr.; Parents, Mr. & Mrs. Esta Brooks; Brothers, Floyd Brooks and Robert Brooks; Sister, Mabel Long. Survivors include: Son & Daughter-in-law, Rodney L. & Debbie Holp; Daughter & Son-in-law, Delores & Gerald Spoto; Grandchildren, Michelle Holp...
Judith Peace Knoll
Feb 3, 2014
Judith Peace Knoll age 93 of Maryville passed away quietly and gently at home on Monday, February 3, 2014. She was a retired Blount County school teacher. Born in Madisonville, TN, Judith attended Hiwassee College and graduated from Tennessee College for Women in Murfreesboro. As a young woman, she was known for being a vocalist and pianist. She was an...