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James William Graves

James William Graves

Dec 25, 2011

James William “Papaw�? Graves age 87, departed this life on Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 7:55 PM. He was born October 8, 1924 in Champaign, IL and was of the Baptist faith. Papaw truly loved his family and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He was a dedicated fisherman, having fished all the beautiful lakes all over...

Harold W. Copeland

Harold W. Copeland

Dec 24, 2011

Harold Waldon Copeland, 95, passed away at home on Christmas Eve, 2011. He was a World War II Veteran and retired from First Federal Savings & Loan of Maryville. An avid bird-watcher, photographer, and tennis player, he especially enjoyed hiking with family in The Great Smoky Mountains. He was preceded in death by: Beloved Wife, Julia Sellers Copeland. Survivors include:...

Jack P. Coker

Jack P. Coker

Dec 20, 2011

Jack P. Coker age 72 of Louisville passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at Shannondale Nursing Center. Jack coached Maryville Bears and Cubs Football for 25 years. He was a hairdresser for 40 years and owned The House of Hair. Jack also owned Lakeview Nursery. He was a landscaper, grower, and avid golfer. Preceded in death by: Parents, Walt &...

Mayme L. Purkey

Mayme L. Purkey

Dec 19, 2011

Mayme L. Roberson Purkey age 88 of Maryville passed away Monday, December 19, 2011 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a longtime member of Zion’s Chapel and was recently attending Laurel Bank with her son & daughter-in-law. Mayme was a 50 year member of Eastern Star. She enjoyed her many friends at Morningview Village. She was looking forward to her...

Virginia Hilman

Virginia Hilman

Dec 18, 2011

A fighter to the end, Virginia Espiritu Bautista Hilman, surrounded by her family, peacefully passed away on December 18, 2011 at the age of 89. Born in Masantol, Pampanga, Philippines on December 2, 1922, Virginia came to the United States on August 8, 1960 with her surviving Husband of 51 years, Retired Master Chief Paul Alfred Hilman. A family flourished...

Rebecca Day Ricketts

Rebecca Day Ricketts

Dec 17, 2011

Rebecca Day Ricketts, age 67, of Maryville, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2011 at home with her loving family. Mrs. Ricketts was born in Harlan, Kentucky to the late Silas and Margie Day. She made her home in Maryville, TN. Prior to living in Maryville she resided in Knoxville from 1975 to 1995. Rebecca attended Harriman High School and Tennessee...

Joyce Messer Patton

Joyce Messer Patton

Dec 13, 2011

Joyce Messer Patton, age 94 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at Asbury Place Health Care Center of Maryville. She was born on March 28, 1917 in Johnson City, TN. She is preceded in death by: Parents, Rev. J. Allen & Nellie Cowan Messer; Infant Brother & Sister; Husband, Barney B. Patton; Daughter, Dianne Patton Galloway. Survivors include:...

Betty Fugate Taylor

Betty Fugate Taylor

Dec 13, 2011

Betty Ann Fugate Taylor, age 83 of Maryville, passed away suddenly December 13, 2011 at her home. She was a long time member of Fairview United Methodist Church. She worked at ALCOA for 14 years. She spent her time taking care of her farm with her beloved husband for the past 55 years, she very much enjoyed genealogy, playing the...

Mary Reneau

Mary Reneau

Dec 9, 2011

Mary (Riden) Reneau age 86 died Saturday, December 9, 2011 after spending her last days at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family and loved ones. Left to cherish Mary’s memories are her daughter, Janice and husband, Earl Burns; her beloved grandchildren; great grandchildren; her beloved church family, friends, special “adopted�? daughter, Marilyn and Fred Murr; numerous nieces and nephews....

Billy Joe Murray

Billy Joe Murray

Dec 9, 2011

Billy Joe “BJ�? Murray age 58 of Maryville died on Friday, December 9, 2011 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Ira and Bertha Davis, and his father, Alvin C. Murray. Survivors include his mother, Bonnie Murray; brother and sister-in-law, Alvin and Karen Murray; brother, Dennis Murray; sister, Judy Newman; nephews, Chris and Brian Newman; niece, Lisa...

Harold Andrew Coulter, Jr.

Harold Andrew Coulter, Jr.

Dec 8, 2011

Harold Andrew (Andy) Coulter, Jr. 61, of Maryville, passed away peacefully December 8, 2011 at Asbury Healthcare Center. He was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, a graduate of Everett High School, Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, and retired on disability from Alcoa in 1994. Preceded in death by: Grandparents, Andy & Anna Coulter, Arthur & Neta Bogart;...

Beatrice Raines Marsh

Beatrice Raines Marsh

Dec 8, 2011

Beatrice Raines Marsh age 89, was born April 18, 1922, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at Blount Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. She attended Fairpark Wesleyan Church under the ministry of Pastor Wayne & Carol Friday whom she loved dearly. She took pride in her commitment to Jesus Christ and lived...

Marcia Lockard

Marcia Lockard

Dec 6, 2011

Marcia Charlotte Lockard, of Maryville passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2011. She was born April 9, 1922, in Baltimore MD, the youngest of five children of Louis and Clara Smith. Marcia worked as a Coty Cosmetics sales representative from her late teens to early 20’s and was the youngest Coty saleswoman in Maryland. She married her teenage sweetheart, Spaulding E....

Ralph E. Wilhoite

Ralph E. Wilhoite

Dec 4, 2011

Ralph Edward Wilhoite, age 77, born August 28, 1934 in Knoxville, Tennessee passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 4, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. Preceded in death by: Wife, Charlotte Kay Wilhoite;...

Macel L. Henderson

Macel L. Henderson

Dec 4, 2011

Macel L. Henderson age 93 of Friendsville, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2011 at the family home. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Floyd Henderson; sons, Billy Ray Henderson and Charles David Henderson. Survivors include her daughter & son-in-law, Brenda & Myron Van Horn; grandchildren, Tonya Patty & husband, David , Anita Thompson & husband, Andrew, Shelly...

Harold Joines

Harold Joines

Dec 3, 2011

Joines, Harold Dean “Hot Dog�? age 69 of Alcoa went to be with the Lord on Saturday December 3, 2011 at UT Medical Center. He was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church. Preceded in death by; parents Bryce and Myrtle Joines, brother Kenneth Joines, father-in-law Harold Brittain and nephew, Steven Joines. Survivors include; wife of 42 years Linda Joines,...

R. L. Whaley

R. L. Whaley

Dec 2, 2011

R. L. Whaley, age 80, of Alcoa, died Friday, December 2, 2011 at the family home. Mr. Whaley was a longtime member and past deacon of 1st Baptist Church of Alcoa and was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was retired from Rohm and Haas of Knoxville after 38 years of service. Preceded in death...

Dana Lynn Young

Dana Lynn Young

Dec 2, 2011

Dana Lynn Young age 47 of Maryville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 2, 2011. He was a member of Grace Memorial Church and was the drummer in the church choir. Dana enjoyed classic cars. He was a loving & devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle & friend who was loved and will be...

Mary Evelyn Foxx

Mary Evelyn Foxx

Nov 28, 2011

Mary Evelyn Wilhoite Foxx, age 78, born February 6, 1933 in Knoxville, Tennessee passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on November 28, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a life-long member of Piney Level Missionary Baptist Church. She served many years as the church pianist, and 42 years as the church clerk. She was...

Naomi Ruth Shields

Naomi Ruth Shields

Nov 28, 2011

Naomi Merriman Shields born April 11, 1931, passed on to her heavenly Father’s hands on Monday, November 28, 2011 Naomi loved her home, her family, and her pets. She was retired from Kays Jewelry and the past several years was spent doing the things she enjoyed about her home. Preceded in death by: Parents, Bennie Merriman; Mother, Annis Craddock Merriman;...

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