Obituary Listing

Nov 25, 2022

 

Betty Deloris Alexander, age 72 of Friendsville, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022 at Blount Memorial Hospital.  Deloris was a very talented hair designer in the community for many years, attended Rocky Branch Missionary Baptist Church, and was a member of the TOPS club.  She enjoyed scrapbooking, decorating, travelling, and going on vacation cruises.  Deloris was a loving and...

Nov 24, 2022

Becky Ann Thompson, 58, of Maryville passed away on November 24, 2022, after an 8-month battle with brain cancer.  Becky was a 1982 graduate of Powell High School, graduating 2nd in her class.  She was a varsity cheerleader for her beloved Panthers.  Becky continued her education at TN Tech, majoring in Biology, was a varsity cheerleader for 3 years, and...

Nov 23, 2022

Betty Jo Wilson, age 84 of Rockford, passed away after an extended illness Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family and friends. Betty was a very active member of Central Point Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother, who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and reading. Preceded in death by husband, Ray Wilson;...

Nov 22, 2022

 

George Edwin Milton, age 69 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Blount Memorial Hospital.  George was of the Baptist faith and was retired as a sales manager with Duncan Automotive in Harriman, TN with 20 + years of service.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather,...

Nov 22, 2022

Christopher Austin David Orr, age 26 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Chris loved fishing, hunting, picking music, and hanging out with his friends. Preceded in death by his grandmother, Deborah Harmon; baby Proffitt of Maryville, TN; aunts, Michelle Samples, Debbie Carpenter, Pam Patterson; uncle, Perry Millsaps of Robbinsville, NC. Survived by his parents,...

Nov 20, 2022

Sandy Lee Scivally, age 69 of Maryville, TN, went to Heaven on Tuesday, November 20, 2022. Sandy had been a Christian for many years. She was a mother, wife, grandma, and great grandma. Sandy was born in Rockford, Illinois on October 21, 1953. When she was five years old, she moved to South Gate, CA. She met the love of...

Nov 18, 2022

 

Bernice Elizabeth Kyker, age 93 passed away peacefully on Friday, November 18, 2022. She has joined her sisters Kathy and Ruby and parents Virgie and Joseph McSpadden in heaven. She is survived by her sister Mariola McSpadden, son William Kyker and daughter-in-law Elizabeth Kyker, daughter Marti Wry and son-in-law David Wry, and grandchildren Mitchell Neff, Quintin Kyker and Jameson...

Nov 17, 2022

James “Jim” William Willocks age 72, of Maryville, TN, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Morning View Transitional Care Center. Preceded in death by his parents Bill & Jean Willocks. Survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Amanda Walker (Travis) and Josie Gutierrez (Rommy); grandchildren Alyssa, Eli and Alex Walker and Kiara, Mila and Laela Gutierrez; sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathleen...

Nov 17, 2022

 

Charlotte Bernice Dixon age 95 of Straw Plains, TN, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Jefferson City Health and Rehab.  Preceded in death by:  parents, Loy & Beddie King; husband, Howard R. Dixon; 5 sisters.  Survivors include:  sons & daughters-in-law, Don & Ina Dixon and Gary & Shirley Dixon; grandchildren, Rev. Tim Dixon & Susan, Paul Dixon, Denise...

Nov 15, 2022

Verna Lee Burchfield Myers October 5 1932 – November 15, 2022: Verna passed away peacefully on November 15 surrounded by family and friends at home. She recently celebrated her 90th birthday where she swapped Cades Cove stories with family, friends and especially Max Hodge.

Verna was born on Mill Creek in Cades Cove to Vernie and Nora Burchfield and was...

Nov 14, 2022

 

Diane Barbara Poore, age 80, of Walland, passed away quietly in her sleep on Monday, November 14, 2022 at her home away from home in Oneida, Tennessee, with her husband Jack by her side. Diane was born in Buffalo, New York, on July 26, 1942.  She graduated from DeSales High School and worked for Eastern Airlines in Washington, D. C., where...

Nov 13, 2022

 

Brian W. Barker, age 74, of Maryville, TN, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022 after a long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.  Brian worked as a Project Manager for Townsend and Bottom, Ann Arboe, Michigan, an industrial power plant constructor.  His career brought him to East Tennessee in 1992 with G-UB-MK, a company formed to perform major maintenance and...

Nov 13, 2022

 

Dixie May Walker, age 97 of Walland, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a member of West Millers Cove Baptist Church. Dixie was born in Cades Cove and worked for Oak Ridge during World War II. Preceded in death by parents, Dan and Iva Myers; 4 sisters; 5 brothers; son,...

Nov 12, 2022

 

Kenneth Joseph Piszczek, age 79 of Maryville, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Kenneth was a 1961 graduate of George Washington High School in Chicago. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1961 and was honorably discharged October 1967 from the 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron. Preceded in death by parents, Martin Adam and...

Nov 10, 2022

 

William “Billy” Lawhon, age 89 of Maryville, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022. He was born May 9, 1933 in Loudon County. William was a member of Broadway Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Roxie “Jean” Lawhon; daughter, Marsha Lawhon. Survived by children, Stephen Lawhon (Myra), Carol Wood (Jack); 4 grandchildren, Joshua Lawhon (Sarah),...

Nov 10, 2022

 

Clara B. Adams, age 91 of Maryville, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022 at Blount Memorial Hospital.  She was a 50 year member of the Martha Washington Lodge #231 Eastern Star and served as church secretary at Central Baptist Church Alcoa for several years. Clara was a loving and kind person who never had a harsh word for anyone. ...

Nov 10, 2022

 

Mildred Coulter age 86 of Walland passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 10, 2022.  Per her request, a private graveside service will be held.   In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Gideons International, PO Box 4035, Maryville, TN 37802.  Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com

Nov 10, 2022

Nov 9, 2022

 

Glenn “Bud” McKee, born June 5, 1945, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at his home on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, papaw, Great Papaw, brother, and friend. He spent his life living and preaching the love of the Lord. He never met a stranger. He was...

Nov 8, 2022

 

Alma Dean Williams, age 83 of Maryville, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022 following a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was a graduate of Maryville High School and attended Maryville College. She was an accomplished artist for many years and owned Misty Mountain Crafts based in Maryville. However, she focused her life on being a devoted mother, grandmother,...