Obituary Listing

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,...

Nov 7, 2022

 

Freddie Ray Sunderland Sr., age 85 of Maryville, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022 at the family home.  Freddie was a member of Grace Memorial Church and was retired from Alcoa Aluminum Company after many years of service as a brick mason.  He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and was a loving and devoted husband,...

Nov 4, 2022

 

 

Robert Wayne Larkin II, known by many as Rob, age 45 of Knoxville passed away Friday, November 4, 2022 at Parkwest Medical Center.  He was a 1995 graduate of Sullivan South High School (Kingsport, TN.). Rob graduated from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in 2006 with a Bachelor’s in Arts and Roane State Community College in 2018 with...

Nov 4, 2022

 

Shaina “Sha” Jo Floyd, age 42 of Maryville, passed away suddenly at home on Friday, November 4, 2022. She was of Baptist Faith. Preceded in death by mother, Marcia Martin; father, Will Cannon. Survived by husband, William Floyd Jr.; daughters, Lily Jo, Emily; sons, Michael (Emilee), Trey (Brianna); father, Steve Martin; brothers, Mike Rainey, Will Cannon; nieces, Breanna, Bella;...

Nov 4, 2022

 

Robert Lee “Bobby” Long, age 38 of Louisville, TN, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022, at Blount Memorial Hospital. Bobby loved his Tennessee Vols and was a “Vol For Life,” but more than anything, he loved his family. He was a loving husband and friend. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Wilma Pennington; uncle, Michael Massingill. ...

Nov 3, 2022

 

Edna L. Potter age 90 of Alcoa, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022 at home surrounded by her family.  She was a lifelong member of Edgewood Primitive Baptist Church.  Edna was very devoted to her church family, even making the communion bread.  Her hobbies include quilting and fishing, as well as many other activities.  Preceded in death by:  Parents,...

Nov 1, 2022

 

Evelyn McGill Nichols, age 81 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at the family home.  Evelyn was a graduate of Porter High School and a member of the 1959 State Champion basketball team.  She retired from Kroger’s after serving there for many years.  She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who will...

Oct 29, 2022

 

Honey Alexander at the 2019 opening of the Honey Alexander Center at Nashville nonprofit Family and Children's Service and Portrait of Honey Alexander as Tennessee First Lady in 1983

 

Maryville, Tenn. – October 30, 2022 – Former Tennessee First Lady Leslee Kathryn Buhler “Honey” Alexander, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 29 at home...

Oct 28, 2022

 

Charles R. Stroud, age 59 of Maryville, passed away peacefully Friday, October 28, 2022 at his home with his loving wife by his side. Charles retired a Chief Master Sergeant after 30 years of service at McGhee Tyson ANG Base, 134th Air Refueling Wing. Preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Frances Stroud. Survived by his wife of...

Oct 27, 2022

Lonnie Junior Hannah, age 85 of Louisville, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Blount Memorial Hospital.  Lonnie was retired from Alcoa Aluminum Company and was a member of Beachgrove Baptist church.  He truly loved people and was the type that never met a stranger. He loved working on cars and was the proud owner of Hannah’s Wrecker Service.  He...

Oct 27, 2022

Lorene Sunderland, age 83 of Maryville, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Blount Memorial Hospital.  Lorene was a member of Grace Memorial Church and was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend who will be deeply missed by her family and friends.  Preceded in death by her infant granddaughter, Megan Lee; Survived by her...

Oct 26, 2022

 



David Robert Ledford, age 81 of Maryville passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022.  David moved his family to West Millers Cove in 1973.  He graduated from Ferrum Junior College and then graduated with a BS degree from Washington University in St. Louis, MO.  He worked for the Exxon Corporation, took an early retirement, and then owned Broadway and...

Oct 26, 2022

 

Patricia (Pat) Lynn Buckels Lucas died at the age of 86 on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.  She was a faithful follower of Christ who loved being in the Word of God and being in His creation among His beautiful creatures.  She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, church member, co-worker and friend. She is survived by her loving husband...