Tammie Vola Housley
Sep 6, 2023
Tammie Vola Housley, age 64 of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at home. She was forever crafting something. She turned her love for crafting into her own ETSY business creating junk journals, Christmas ornaments, and ribbon trees. From the age of 18, she was a mama to 2 boys, devoting her entire life to being the best mom...
James L. Payne
Aug 29, 2023
James L. Payne, age 82 of Alcoa, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at his home. He is a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and a former member of Madison Avenue Baptist Church. Jim retired from Callaway Oil Company after 40 years of service and served in the Tennessee Air National Guard. Preceded in death by his wife...
Betty Farr Shumer
Aug 28, 2023
Betty Farr Shumer, age 84 of Maryville, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was a 1957 graduate of Everett High School and went on to graduate from the Blount Memorial LPN Program. Betty was a long-time member of Oakstreet Baptist Church. She loved the Lord, family, friends, Tennessee Vols, camping and beach...
Joyce Walker Hatcher
Aug 25, 2023
Joyce Walker Hatcher, age 93 of Maryville, TN passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023 at Fairpark Health & Rehabilitation. Joyce was born in Knoxville, TN on August 16, 1930. She was a graduate of Everett High School, Class of 1949 and a member of Madison Avenue Baptist Church. She found joy in her skills as an accomplished seamstress and...
Teddy "Ted" Lee Wilson
Aug 23, 2023
Teddy “Ted” Lee Wilson, age 86 of Maryville, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at his home. He was a member of Piney Level Missionary Baptist Church for over 60 years. Ted is a Veteran of the United States Army and was stationed in Japan. He was a member of the Sertoma Club. He loved sports and played ball...
George Calvin Shields
Aug 21, 2023
George Calvin Shields, 78, formerly of Louisville, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center with family at his side.
George was born in Maryville on September 9, 1944, to Pleasant Calvin Shields and Georgia (“Georgie”) Rogers Shields of Wildwood. He was of the Baptist faith and grew up attending Mount Lebanon Baptist Church....
W. Jacob "Jake" Ketrow
Aug 19, 2023
W Jacob "Jake" Ketrow, age 59 of Maryville, passed away suddenly in Lake Tahoe on August 19, 2023. He was the former owner of Jakes Place and Jakes Courtyard. He loved helping people, feeding people and just being around people. He is survived by his wife and partner, Lisa Ketrow; 3 children, Marcella Sercovich married to Jacob Sercovich, Tyler...
Arthur Walter Pirker Jr.
Aug 18, 2023
Arthur “Art” Walter Pirker, Jr. of Maryville, TN, passed away on August 18, 2023. Art was born on April 14, 1946 in Troy, New York. In 1957, his family moved to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. There, he attended Fort Lauderdale High School where he and Jaimie met in the 10th grade. After graduating in 1964, Art and Jaimie married in...
Goldia Marie Brackett
Aug 18, 2023
Goldia Brackett, age 97 of Maryville, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 at home. She was born in Alcoa, TN, a life-long resident of Blount County, and a long-time member of The United Church of God. She had been married 42 years when her husband died in 1984. She had 7 children; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild;...
Corey Patrick Acuff
Aug 16, 2023
Corey Patrick Acuff, age 36 of Vonore, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023. He was a member of Edgewood Primitive Baptist Church. He had very strong faith and was always on a mission to do God’s work. Corey was a very loving and social person and loved being with family and friends. He was always willing to help anyone...
Michael "Vernon" Alvin Welch, Sr.
Aug 16, 2023
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Michael Alvin Welch Sr., affectionately known as Vernon by his family. Raised in the embrace of the majestic Smoky Mountains, Mike's story was one of triumph through challenges, guided by his unwavering perseverance, unconditional generosity, and resilience. Born on June 6, 1957 and departing on August 16, 2023. His presence touched...
Charles Elwood Drum
Aug 16, 2023
Charles Elwood Drum, age 86 of Maryville, TN, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Asbury Place in Maryville. Charles graduated with a Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from The Ohio State University. He worked as a chemical engineer at PPG Industries until his retirement. He served as an elder in Sardis, OH, North Canton, OH, Monroeville, PA, and...
Elmer Leroy Breeden
Aug 16, 2023
Elmer Leroy Breeden, age 80 of Maryville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. He was a member of Lone Oak Baptist Church. He retired from Alcoa Aluminum Company after 32 years and the Marine Reserves after 20 years of service. Preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Thelma Pedigo Breeden;...
Fred Ray Headrick
Aug 14, 2023
Fred Ray Headrick, age 85, of Maryville was taken home by his Heavenly Father on Monday, August 14th. Beloved husband of 65 years, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, he worked at the Aluminum Company of America for 53 years. He also loved spending time working outdoors. He is preceded in death by parents, Charles & Mary Headrick; brothers, Charles...
R. Michael "Mike" Kirkland
Aug 13, 2023
R. Michael Kirkland (Mike), born March 14, 1945 in Utica NY. Died August 13, 2023 at UT Medical Center. He was a member of Lake Hills Presbyterian Church, where he sang in the Choir for 10 years. He grew up in Rochester NY where he graduated from Greece Olympia High School and Paul Smith's College. He was a chef...
Robin Regenia Cagle
Aug 12, 2023
Robin Regenia Cagle age 62 of Maryville, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Leconte Medical Center. She lived in Sevierville but she was born in Maryville and was a graduate of Maryville High School, loved vegetable gardening and beautiful flowers, and cooking for her beloved family. Preceded in death by: father, Gordon Cagle, brother, Tom Cagle; grandparents,...
Joseph "Joe" H. Thacker
Aug 11, 2023
Joseph “Joe” H. Thacker, age 73, of Maryville, passed away late Friday, August 11, 2023 at the family home. Joe was a member of Old Piney Grove Baptist Church and was a veteran serving in the United States Air Force. He is an Alcoa/Arconic retiree. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billie and Rowena Thacker. Survivors include...
Joseph Thornhill
Aug 9, 2023
Joseph Thornhill, age 64, passed away at home on August 9, 2023. Joe was a member of Victory Baptist Church. He was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York to his parents, David and Helena (Ricci) Thornhill. After moving to Knoxville, he met his beloved wife of over 40 years, Sheila. Joe had a 35-year career in law enforcement...
Junior P. Hickman
Aug 6, 2023
Junior Pearl Hickman “J.P” also known as “JayBird”, age 91 passed away August 6, 2023. He was a faithful member of Full Gospel Christian Fellowship Church. J.P was in the first electrical apprenticeship class of the IBEW 270. He started on January 28, 1952, and just received his 70th year service award and pen. J.P was a mentor to...
Grace Millsaps Brown
Aug 5, 2023
Grace Millsaps Brown, 81, of Walland passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023 at UT Medical Center surrounded by her family. Despite contracting polio at age 3, Grace never let that stop her from accomplishing any of her goals. She was a fighter her whole life and the epitome of grace, just like her name. She graduated from Walland High...
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