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Glenn Grubb

Glenn Grubb

May 23, 2012

Rev. Glenn A. Grubb, Sr., born May 25, 1928, was released from this life May 23, 2012, to be embraced by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, whose good news he preached for sixty years. Preacher Grubb was an avid fisherman who loved overnight trips to Fontana with his sons and friends. He was most recently a member of First...

Jerry Franklin

Jerry Franklin

May 21, 2012

Jerry David "Cowboy" Franklin age 67 of Greenback passed away Monday, May 21, 2012 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by: Parents, WC & Ruby Lee Franklin; Brother, Tom Franklin. Survivors include: Wife, Betty Jo Franklin; Brothers, Joe Franklin and Jack Franklin. Family and friends will assemble for graveside service and inurnment at 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 24, 2012...

Reona Connatser

Reona Connatser

May 20, 2012

Reona Russell Connatser, age 88, joined many of her loved ones in heaven on May 20, 2012. Surrounded by family members at her home in Maryville, she passed away peacefully after being ill for some time. Preceded in death to eternal life by parents, Joseph A. & Ollie Freeman Russell; brothers, James (Buddy), Fred, Bill, Phillip, and Joe Russell; sisters,...

Mrs. Judith Ann Morgan

Mrs. Judith Ann Morgan

May 17, 2012

Judith Ann Morgan, age 68, of Maryville, went home to be with her Lord & Savior Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Blount Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. Mrs. Morgan was a lifelong member of Everett Hills Baptist Church serving as a Sunday School Teacher and Children's Nursery for many years. She was a gifted hairdresser formerly owning and operating...

Enoch and Elijah Clabough

Enoch and Elijah Clabough

May 16, 2012

Enoch and Elijah Clabough of Maryville passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Blount Memorial Hospital. They are children of Pastor Lucas and Angie Clabough of Maryville. Other family members are Blaze, Pierce, and Knox Clabough. A private interment service will be held at Grandview Cemetery. A public memorial gathering is planned for Friday, May 18, 2012 from 5:30...

Willie Kate McDonald

Willie Kate McDonald

May 15, 2012

Willie Kate Jones McDonald, age 93 of Greenback passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at the family home with loving caretakers Michael & Tammie Raines & daughters, Megan and Mandy, at her bedside. She was born November 11, 1918 in Loudon County, the daughter of the late Mason & Maude McNabb Jones. Willie Kate graduated from Greenback High School in...

Beulah Ruth Franklin Ownby

Beulah Ruth Franklin Ownby

May 13, 2012

Beulah Ruth Franklin Ownby, age 95, of Townsend passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She was born in Townsend, TN and raised in Elkmont and Tremont, TN. She retired from Robertshaw-Fultons in Knoxville with 35 years of service. She is preceded in death by her husband, Wiley Ownby; parents, William F. &...

Rebecca Joy Grigsby Mathews

Rebecca Joy Grigsby Mathews

May 12, 2012

Rebecca Joy Grigsby Mathews, 99 years young and a long-time resident at Asbury Place, Maryville, passed away May 12, 2012, at Blount Memorial Hospital. Lively and positive of mind, she was in good health until recent complications with pneumonia, Joy enjoyed a full and active life and was beloved by a wide array of friends and family. Born and raised...

Joyce McCroskey

Joyce McCroskey

May 11, 2012

Joyce Inabinet McCroskey, age 80, passed away peacefully at home on May 10, 2012, surrounded by her family. Joyce was born August 24, 1931 in St. Matthews, South Carolina. She married David LeQuire McCroskey on June 17, 1954. She received her RN from the Medical University of South Carolina and her BSN from Vanderbilt University. She and David moved to...

Anna Belle Pittman

Anna Belle Pittman

May 11, 2012

Anna Belle Hammontree Pittman age 97 of Greenback passed away Friday, May 11, 2012 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a lifetime member of Oakland United Methodist Church and a loving mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by: Husband, Harold A. Pittman; Daughter, Johnnie Brown; Brothers, Claude, Roy B. Jr., and Billy John Hammontree; Son-in-law, Ralph Frank. Survivors include: Son...

Eugene Darrell Blankenship

Eugene Darrell Blankenship

May 11, 2012

Eugene Darrell Blankenship passed away Friday, May 11, 2012. He is survived by three daughters and their spouses; Kelli (Warren) Morelock, Kim (Brian) Anderson, Judy (Bill) Wright; grandchildren, Heather and Warren Morelock, Chase (Stephanie) Anderson, Megan (Drew) St. John; one brother, Hugh (Anita) Blankenship; nephews, Hughie, Sammy, and Bobby; nieces Lisa, Rita, Becky, Cathy; dear friends Bob and Shirley Adams....

Jean Jenkins

Jean Jenkins

May 9, 2012

Jean Jenkins, age 76 of Townsend passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Jean was a special lady and the light of her family's life. She will never be forgotten. Jean was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by: Husband, Gerald Edward Jenkins; Parents, Francis & Edna Sloboda; Son, Ronald Jenkins; Daughter, Georgie Jenkins....

Jennifer  Jennings

Jennifer Jennings

May 9, 2012

Jennifer L. Jennings, age 50 of Maryville passed away, surrounded by family, Wednesday, May 9, 2012. Preceded in death by her father, Louis Vernon Cox. Survived by: her husband of 35 years, John L. Jennings; her daughters, Brandy Jennings-Smith and Makayla L. Jennings; her grandchildren, Kelsey Rivers, Kory Sykes and Kierra Jennings; her mother, Martha Cox; her sisters, Teresa Breedlove,...

John Franklin Frank Smith

John Franklin Frank Smith

May 5, 2012

John Franklin "Frank" Smith, age 76 of Maryville, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2012 peacefully at home. Frank was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church and operated the Concessions at the Knoxville News Sentinel for 39 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alice and Carter Smith; brothers, David and Herman Smith; sisters, Kay Eschler and Geraldine...

Bud Tipton

Bud Tipton

May 3, 2012

Bud (Elvis Houston) Tipton age 77 of Maryville went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He retired from Alcoa and was a member of their 25-Year Club. Bud was a member of Old Piney Grove Baptist Church. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother and friend who will deeply missed by...

Lillie Jane Dyer

Lillie Jane Dyer

May 2, 2012

Lillie Jane Dyer, born January 20, 1926 went to be with her Lord on Wednesday May 2, 2012 at Blount Memorial Hospital at the age of 86 with family at her side. Lillie was a resident of Maryville, TN. Preceded in death by: Husband, Sammie Dee Dyer; Father and Mother, Dan & Hattie Bunch; Brothers, George, Glenn, and Edison Bunch;...

Betty S. Taylor

Betty S. Taylor

May 1, 2012

Betty S. Taylor age 85 of Maryville passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Fairpark Healthcare Center. She was a member of Carpenter’s Campground United Methodist Church. Betty was the youngest of five brothers and five sisters. Preceded in death by: Husband, Cyril Frank Taylor; Sons, Dr. Jeff Taylor and Thomas Taylor. Survivors include: Sons & Daughters-in-law, Cy & Stacey...

Edna Louise DeBusk

Edna Louise DeBusk

May 1, 2012

Edna Louise Harmon DeBusk age 81 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012 after many years of suffering. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Alfred DeBusk and brothers, Gene Cutshaw & J.B. Harmon. Survivors include her sons, Alan DeBusk and Scott DeBusk both of Maryville; grandsons, Adam DeBusk and Alex DeBusk both of Maryville; sister, Mary...

Steven A. Rodgers

Steven A. Rodgers

Apr 29, 2012

Steven Alden Rodgers, age 75 of Louisville passed away Sunday, April 29, 2012. Born in Mountainside, NJ on November 13, 1936, Steven served in the US Navy aboard the USS New Jersey. He attended Newark State College (now Keane College) where he excelled in music and theatre. After graduating with a degree in English, Steve's career spanned teaching high school...

Steve Alan Duckett II

Steve Alan Duckett II

Apr 28, 2012

Steve Alan Duckett, II (Alan), 31 of Greenback, TN passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012. Alan was born March 17, 1981 in Knoxville, TN. He was a beloved husband, daddy, son, brother and friend. On June 29, 2010, he married the love of his life, Kimberly, and together they lovingly raised three beautiful children. Alan was employed as an assistant...

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