Ralph Vineyard Jones
Jul 17, 2011
Ralph Vineyard Jones, born August 4, 1932, departed this life July 17, 2011. A Celebration of Ralph’s Life will be held on Wednesday July 20, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in the Trinity Chapel of Smith Funeral & Cremation Service with Di Andreasen officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Wednesday prior to the service. Ralph...
Richard George Belz
Jul 16, 2011
Richard George Belz Sr., 72, of Maryville, died on Saturday, July 16th, surrounded by his family. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Robert Henry Belz and Rosemary Haggerty-Belz. A life-long sports fan, Richard played basketball at Williamsfield High School, went on to coach basketball and softball, and eventually became an avid supporter of the University of Tennessee...
Cameca H. Yates
Jul 15, 2011
Cameca Yates age 84 of Maryville passed away Friday, July 15, 2011 at Maryville Health Care Center. She was of the Baptist Faith and an avid gardener. Preceded in death by: Husband, Kenneth Yates. Survivors include: Sons, Larry Yates of Maryville and Don Yates of Valencia, CA; Grandchildren, Donna Clark & husband Kenneth, Jamie Yates, Zackery Yates, and Daniel Yates;...
Bertha Ann Blair
Jul 14, 2011
Bertha (Tyler) Blair age 82 of Maryville died Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a Christian and a member of Liberty Baptist Church. Mrs. Blair was one of nine children to Sherman and Winnie Tyler. Preceded in death by husband, Ray Blair Jr.; Sons, Douglas Blair and Charles Blair; Son-in-law, Charles Waddell; Great grandchild, Peyton Waddell....
Stephen York Coleman
Jul 14, 2011
Stephen York Coleman, born December 17, 1973 departed this life July 14, 2011. Member of Maryville Church of Christ. Baptized April 10, 1991. Stephens strong will and faith allowed him to journey through the illness of brain cancer for thirty three months. He fought his illness with perseverance, courage, determination and dignity. Stephen graduated from Maryville High School in 1992,...
Carolyn A. Russell
Jul 13, 2011
Carolyn McNeilly Russell went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at UT Medical Center. Carolyn was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: Son, Kim McNeilly; Parents, Loyd & Geraldine Petty; Mother-in-law, Stacy Russell; Son-in-law, Sandy Graham; Daughter-in-law, Audrey McNeilly; Brother-in-law, Roy Clifton; Sisters-in-law, Imogene Russell & Donna Russell; Great-Grandson, Zack...
George Hunley Snowden
Jul 12, 2011
George (PI) Hunley Snowden age 92 of Rockford passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at Colonial Hills Health Care Center. He was a dedicated member of Stock Creek Baptist Church. George retired from ALCOA and was a member of their 25-Year Club. He was originally from Greene County and moved to Blount County in 1938. He enjoyed many outdoor activities...
Ancel M. Lynn
Jul 12, 2011
Ancel M. Lynn age 82 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at the family home. He was lifetime member of Maryville Church of Christ. He spent 10 years in the United States Air Force, 17 years in the National Guard working as a civilian at McGhee Tyson Air Guard. Ancel was a Veteran of the Korean War and...
Kathy LaRaye Lawson
Jul 12, 2011
Kathy LaRaye Shaver Lawson passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at home. Preceded in death by: Parents, Alvin Shaver and Helen Smith; Brother, Duane Shaver; Sister, Karen Lloyd. Survivors include: The love of her life, Blair Cannon; Daughter, Jackie Brown & husband Brad; Son, Jody Johnson & wife Janelle; Granddaughters, Madison Effler, Cora Johnson, & Sarah Adkins; Sisters, Shelly Grubb...
Randall Keith Ridings
Jul 12, 2011
Randall “Keith�? Ridings age 64 passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2011. He retired from the State of Tennessee Revenue Department. After retiring, he opened his own CPA firm in Pigeon Forge which he operated for many years. He was currently operating the Walden Creek Stables with his wife, Mary and his step-children. Preceded in death by: Parents, James C. &...
Faye I. Mason
Jul 11, 2011
Faye Irene Mason age 87 of Maryville passed away Monday, July 11, 2011 at UT Medical Center. She loved doing volunteer work at UT Hospital. She attended Green Meadow Church of God. Preceded in death by: Husband, Lake Mason; Parents, Bill & Carrie Hall; Sisters, Mable Headrick, Marlene Bruner, Kathlene; Brothers, Earl Hall & J.D. Hall. Survivors include: Daughter &...
Eddie Eugene Rhodes, Jr.
Jul 11, 2011
Eddie Eugene Rhodes Jr., age 26, of Maryville passed away Monday, July 11, 2011 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a loving and devoted Father, Son, Brother, Soul Mate, and Friend who will be deeply loved and missed by those he leaves behind. He is survived by: His Most Loved Son, Cason Taylor Rhodes; Fianc� and love of his life,...
James Carter Kestner
Jul 11, 2011
James Carter Kestner, of Maryville, TN, passed away on July 11, after a short but brave battle with Cancer. He met death as he lived his life, surrounded by his loving wife Barbara, his children and grandchildren. Born in Saltville, VA on 9 September 1931, James grew up in an era of heroes, and was a part of America's Greatest...
Grace Elizabeth Horis Downey
Jul 11, 2011
Grace Horis Downey passed away July 11, 2011 at Blount Memorial Hospital due to complications to Alzheimer’s. She had lived the last 8 years at Sterling House Assisted Living. Grace was born in Mississippi in 1923. She met Earl Downey in Memphis and was married September 11, 1948. After 52 years of a very successful marriage, Earl passed away in...
Jason Everett Carroll
Jul 11, 2011
Jason Everett Carroll age 29 of Louisville passed away Monday, July 11, 2011 at the family home. He was a United States Army Veteran serving in Bagdad, Iraq. He was a graduate of Port St. Jose High School in Florida and worked at TNA Travel Center in Knoxville. Preceded in death by: Mother, Linda Kay Carroll; Survivors include: Grandparents, Tom...
James Owen Large
Jul 11, 2011
James O. Large age 72 of Townsend passed away Monday, July 11, 2011 at home. He was a Veteran of United States Air Force in Germany. James retired from Norfolk Southern as a Railroad Detective. He had a great passion for traveling which took he and his wife around the world. He was an avid family man who will truly...
Carl Preston Stinnett
Jul 11, 2011
Carl Preston Stinnett age 80 of Friendsville, passed away Monday, July 11, 2011 at his home. He was a member of Maryville First Church of Nazarene and proudly served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He retired after 38 years of service with South Central Bell. Carl was a member of the Blount County Republican Executive Committee and...
Sylvester Yates Pierce, Jr.
Jul 10, 2011
Sylvester Yates Pierce, Jr., age 83, of Louisville, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2011 at home with his family by his side. He was a WWII veteran with the U.S. Army and flew for the Civil Air Patrol. Mr. Pierce was an avid hunter and aviation enthusiast. He was a longtime employee of Piedmont Airlines and was known for his...
Jack Ross Johnson
Jul 10, 2011
Jack Ross Johnson, age 76 of Maryville passed away on Sunday July 10, 2011 at Asbury Place Maryville. He was a devoted Christian and loving Daddy. After graduating from Lenoir City High School in 1952, he served honorably in the United States Air Force from 1953 until 1957 with the 72nd Bomb Squadron, Strategic Air Command. After education at Middle...
Rev. Clifford Eugene Gann
Jul 7, 2011
Rev. Clifford “Gene�? Eugene Gann age 88 of Louisville passed away Thursday, July 7, 2011 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was a Pastor for over 61 years in churches in Sevier and Blount Counties. Gene was a member of Madison Avenue Baptist Church. He was a Disabled World War II Veteran serving in the United States Army....