Floyd Thomas Lambert
May 5, 2023
Rev. Floyd Lambert, age 80, went home to see his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, May 5th. Floyd was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, pastor, and dear friend. Floyd was known for his faith in Jesus. He had a tireless dedication and an unexplainable love for God, his ministry, his family, and to Freedom to Worship...
Gerald Richie Smelcer
May 5, 2023
Gerald Smelcer, age 80 of Maryville, passed away suddenly Friday, May 5, 2023. Gerald was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, pastor, and friend. He battled many health issues and was on oxygen since 2014. An avid gym goer for 30 years. He pastored 4 local Baptist churches while also working for ALCOA for 35 years. He retired from Village...
John "Mark" Stillwell
Apr 30, 2023
John “Mark” Stillwell, 63 of Walland, went home to be with his beloved daughter on April 30, 2023. He was passionate about vehicle repair, helping others, and was a kind, compassionate friend to everyone he met. He was preceded in death by his daughter, April; parents, James and Margie; brother, Sammy; sister, Lois. Left behind are those who love...
William Eugene Darby
Apr 30, 2023
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Gene Darby, of Lenoir City, TN on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at the age of 78. Gene was a longtime member of Farragut Christian Church. He was an avid wood worker and could make just about anything. He loved his lathe! Gene was a Veteran...
Carson Thatcher Davenport
Apr 26, 2023
Carson Thatcher Davenport, age 29 left this earth to receive his heavenly reward April 26, 2023 of an aneurysm. His death was sudden and has saddened the hearts of his family although we are joyful to know where he went. Carson, like all of us had flaws, but each was covered by his caring, compassionate heart. His beautiful smile...
Iva Ruth Gibson
Apr 25, 2023
Iva Ruth Williamson Gibson, age 93 of Maryville, passed from this life Tuesday, April 25, 2023 and was met by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven. She was born August 20, 1929 in Sevierville, TN. Ruth grew up in Pittman Center community and loved the Smoky Mountains. She met and married the love of her life Ray...
Kathleen Gibson
Apr 25, 2023
Kathleen Gibson, age 90 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at UT Medical Center. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by husband, Bill Gibson; 3 brothers; 1 sister. Survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Becky Gibson, Greg and Rhonda Gibson, Eddy and Laura Gibson; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Family will...
Frances C. Teffeteller
Apr 24, 2023
Frances C. Teffeteller, age 92 of Maryville, passed into God’s eternal care on Monday, April 24, 2023. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family who had cared for her over the past two and half years. She was a long-time member of Piney Grove Baptist Church where she devoted her time as an early pianist,...
Richard "Dick" Raymond Berg
Apr 23, 2023
Richard “Dick” Berg, 73, passed away peacefully on April 23rd at Cloverhill Senior Living Facility, where he has been living for the past 3 years. He was born December 28, 1949 in Dover, NJ to Raymond and Vivian Berg.
He met Donna Hemenway during their undergraduate studies at Maryville College. They married and graduated the same weekend...
Dale Claude Abernathy
Apr 21, 2023
Dale Abernathy, 68, originally from Roswell, New Mexico, went home to glory on Friday, April 21, 2023. He passed away peacefully at home with family after a long two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Katie Abernathy of Maryville, TN. Dale was an amazing man, son, husband, dad, granddad, uncle, and...
Linda L. Ogle
Apr 21, 2023
Linda L. Ogle, age 84 of Maryville, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 at home. She was a member of Maryville First Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Ronald A. Ogle; parents, Lonzo Allen and Irma Breeden Allen; brothers, Daniel, Hodge, and Frank Allen; sisters, Juanita Effler, Evelyn McMillan, Nona Hatcher, and Deloris Allen. Survived by son, Mark...
Emmett Fred Bailey
Apr 20, 2023
Mr. Emmett Fred Bailey of Friendsville, TN departed this earthly life on April 20th, 2023 at the age of 76. Emmett was born May 22nd, 1946 to Morgan Julius ‘Doc’ Bailey and Mary McCay Bailey. He is preceded in death by his parents along with his siblings George Bailey, Grover (Jo Ann) Bailey, Frances (Bill) Trent, Dennis Bailey, Jackie...
Fronie Mae Laxton
Apr 20, 2023
Fronie Mae Laxton, age 101 of Maryville, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Asbury Chestnut Building. Fronie was a member of East Maryville Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Tilmon Laxton; daughter, Wanda Phillips Long; mother, Ossie Daugherty; several brothers and sisters. Survived by daughter, Una Jean Teffeteller; grandchildren, Shane Phillips, Chris Teffeteller; great-grandsons, Jackson Phillips, Reese...
Wanda Sue Ricketts Jenkins
Apr 19, 2023
Wanda Ricketts Jenkins, age 82 of Lenoir City, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at River Grove Health and Rehab. She was a member of Praise Lutheran Church and a former member of the Big Springs Community Club. Preceded in death by her husband, Straley Jenkins; father, Frank Ricketts; mother, Nannie Sue Ricketts; brothers, Ralph, Charles, Jimmie, Gene, and...
Harold Alvan Lecher Jr.
Apr 19, 2023
We are sad to learn that Army Veteran, Harold Alvan Lecher, Jr., recently passed away.Harold was born on April 11, 1947, in Dover, NJ. He was raised in Ledgewood, NJ and he graduated from Roxbury High School in 1965.He Graduated From Old Dominion College Va with a degree in Accounting and Bachelor’s in Business in the Army, Harold entered...
Helen Lael Carpenter
Apr 19, 2023
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Helen Lael Ellison Carpenter. She passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, April 19, 2023 at Blount Memorial Hospital after a long but courageous battle with health problems. She was 82 years old. She was born on April 14, 1941 in Blount County to Jeff (Big Racket) and Lela...
Bobby Doyle Coppenger
Apr 19, 2023
Bobby Doyle Coppenger, age 86 of Maryville, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, after a long illness. Bobby was a lifelong resident of Blount County. He retired from Alcoa Aluminum Company with 33 years of service and was a member of the 25-Year Club. Following his retirement at Alcoa Aluminum Company, he worked 13 years at...
John Wayne Frank
Apr 19, 2023
John Wayne Frank, 82, passed on April 19, 2023 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN. He is reunited in death with his beloved wife, Wanda; his parents, Arch and Eva Frank; and brother, Don Frank. He will be deeply missed by the family he cherished so much that includes his children, Tammie Kee (Jeff) of Murfreesboro and Jim...
Lela Clair Gosslee
Apr 18, 2023
Lela Clair Gosslee, 96, formerly of Oak Ridge and Clinton, TN, and of Maryville, TN in the past seven years, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, April 18, 2023, at Blount Memorial Hospital.
Lela was born to parents Gilman and Josephine (Ostgard) Berg on November 7, 1926, on her parents’ farm near Sharon, North Dakota, one of five children who...
Hix Michael Foxx
Apr 15, 2023
Hix Michael Foxx, age 91 of Maryville, passed away peacefully at home in Maryville, TN on Saturday, April 15, 2023 surrounded by his family. Hix was a devoted member of Piney Level Missionary Baptist Church. Hix was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing with his family and friends. Preceded in...
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