Donna Dunbar
Sep 15, 2023
Mrs. Donna Sue Wilson Dunbar, age 68 of Maryville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2023. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and her family and friends will miss her dearly.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Ray Dunbar; parents, Juanita Lee Carroll and James Monroe Carroll; and brother, David Carroll.
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Paul Arthur Tilson
Sep 15, 2023
Paul Arthur Tilson, age 83 of Maryville, entered Heaven on September 15, 2023, having succumbed to the injuries he suffered on August 3 when, while out for a peaceful evening drive with his wife of two years, Janie Melton Tilson, they were hit head-on on Old Knoxville Highway by a driver who crossed the center line traveling at a...
Peggy Irene Hunt
Sep 11, 2023
Irene Kivett Hunt passed away peacefully on September 11, 2023, at the age of 95, in Maryville, TN. Born in High Point, NC and valedictorian of her Lexington NC High School Class, Irene followed her husband, Jim, to Rochester, MN where they raised their three children.
A member of three Needlework Guilds, Irene co-owned a thread and yarn shop,...
David "Trent" Teffeteller
Sep 10, 2023
David “Trent” Teffeteller, age 67 of Maryville, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by father and mother, George “GW” and Alma “Jean” Teffeteller; brother, Roger Teffeteller; nephew, Justin Teffeteller. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Travis and Rebekah Teffeteller; daughter and son-in-law, Trenna and Tim Heathcock; grandchildren, Kiley Teffeteller, Ty, Kaiden, and Raelyn...
Nancy Carol Edmonds
Sep 10, 2023
Nancy Carol Edmonds, age 76 of Maryville, TN passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Asbury Place Maryville. She retired after over 30 years in Library Science at Tennessee Valley Authority, TVA. Nancy was preceded by her parents, Paul and Della Edmonds; brothers, Carl Edmonds and Bill Edmonds; nephew, Michael Edmonds. Survivors include brother, David (Wilma) Edmonds, Hendersonville, TN;...
Betty Ann Head
Sep 9, 2023
Betty Ann Roberts Head, age 94 of Maryville, TN passed away September 9, 2023. She was born on July 2, 1929 in Madisonville, TN. She was a member of the Six Mile Baptist Church in Maryville, TN. Preceded in death by her husband, James Lester Head; parents, Horace and Alice Roberts; siblings, Norma Jean Roberts, Thomas Roberts, Harry Roberts,...
Deborah "Debbie" Ann Orr
Sep 8, 2023
Deborah “Debbie” A Johnson Orr, age 65 of Maryville, TN passed peacefully on September 8, 2023. She was born February 18, 1958, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
She was a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend. Debbie loved her family with everything she had. She was an employee of Shoney’s in Maryville for over 30 years, and...
Tammie Vola Housley
Sep 6, 2023
Tammie Vola Housley, age 64 of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at home. She was forever crafting something. She turned her love for crafting into her own ETSY business creating junk journals, Christmas ornaments, and ribbon trees. From the age of 18, she was a mama to 2 boys, devoting her entire life to being the best mom...
James L. Payne
Aug 29, 2023
James L. Payne, age 82 of Alcoa, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at his home. He is a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and a former member of Madison Avenue Baptist Church. Jim retired from Callaway Oil Company after 40 years of service and served in the Tennessee Air National Guard. Preceded in death by his wife...
Betty Farr Shumer
Aug 28, 2023
Betty Farr Shumer, age 84 of Maryville, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was a 1957 graduate of Everett High School and went on to graduate from the Blount Memorial LPN Program. Betty was a long-time member of Oakstreet Baptist Church. She loved the Lord, family, friends, Tennessee Vols, camping and beach...
Joyce Walker Hatcher
Aug 25, 2023
Joyce Walker Hatcher, age 93 of Maryville, TN passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023 at Fairpark Health & Rehabilitation. Joyce was born in Knoxville, TN on August 16, 1930. She was a graduate of Everett High School, Class of 1949 and a member of Madison Avenue Baptist Church. She found joy in her skills as an accomplished seamstress and...
Teddy "Ted" Lee Wilson
Aug 23, 2023
Teddy “Ted” Lee Wilson, age 86 of Maryville, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at his home. He was a member of Piney Level Missionary Baptist Church for over 60 years. Ted is a Veteran of the United States Army and was stationed in Japan. He was a member of the Sertoma Club. He loved sports and played ball...
George Calvin Shields
Aug 21, 2023
George Calvin Shields, 78, formerly of Louisville, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center with family at his side.
George was born in Maryville on September 9, 1944, to Pleasant Calvin Shields and Georgia (“Georgie”) Rogers Shields of Wildwood. He was of the Baptist faith and grew up attending Mount Lebanon Baptist Church....
W. Jacob "Jake" Ketrow
Aug 19, 2023
W Jacob "Jake" Ketrow, age 59 of Maryville, passed away suddenly in Lake Tahoe on August 19, 2023. He was the former owner of Jakes Place and Jakes Courtyard. He loved helping people, feeding people and just being around people. He is survived by his wife and partner, Lisa Ketrow; 3 children, Marcella Sercovich married to Jacob Sercovich, Tyler...
Arthur Walter Pirker Jr.
Aug 18, 2023
Arthur “Art” Walter Pirker, Jr. of Maryville, TN, passed away on August 18, 2023. Art was born on April 14, 1946 in Troy, New York. In 1957, his family moved to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. There, he attended Fort Lauderdale High School where he and Jaimie met in the 10th grade. After graduating in 1964, Art and Jaimie married in...
Goldia Marie Brackett
Aug 18, 2023
Goldia Brackett, age 97 of Maryville, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 at home. She was born in Alcoa, TN, a life-long resident of Blount County, and a long-time member of The United Church of God. She had been married 42 years when her husband died in 1984. She had 7 children; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild;...
Corey Patrick Acuff
Aug 16, 2023
Corey Patrick Acuff, age 36 of Vonore, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023. He was a member of Edgewood Primitive Baptist Church. He had very strong faith and was always on a mission to do God’s work. Corey was a very loving and social person and loved being with family and friends. He was always willing to help anyone...
Michael "Vernon" Alvin Welch, Sr.
Aug 16, 2023
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Michael Alvin Welch Sr., affectionately known as Vernon by his family. Raised in the embrace of the majestic Smoky Mountains, Mike's story was one of triumph through challenges, guided by his unwavering perseverance, unconditional generosity, and resilience. Born on June 6, 1957 and departing on August 16, 2023. His presence touched...
Charles Elwood Drum
Aug 16, 2023
Charles Elwood Drum, age 86 of Maryville, TN, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Asbury Place in Maryville. Charles graduated with a Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from The Ohio State University. He worked as a chemical engineer at PPG Industries until his retirement. He served as an elder in Sardis, OH, North Canton, OH, Monroeville, PA, and...
Elmer Leroy Breeden
Aug 16, 2023
Elmer Leroy Breeden, age 80 of Maryville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. He was a member of Lone Oak Baptist Church. He retired from Alcoa Aluminum Company after 32 years and the Marine Reserves after 20 years of service. Preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Thelma Pedigo Breeden;...
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