Robert Edward Gorton
May 10, 2021
Robert Edward Gorton, age 73 of Maryville, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 10, 2021 at UT Medical Center. Robert was baptized into the Way of Holiness Church. He retired as a truck driver after many years of service. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by his family and...
Avie Louise Hutchison
May 10, 2021
Avie Louise Hutchison, age 80 of Alcoa, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Avie was an avid golfer, loved to sew and owned her own beauty salon. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and wonderful friend. Preceded in death by her parents, Sanberry Valentine and Stella Mae Lindsey Valentine; husband, Clifford Hutchison; brothers, Sam, JR,...
Charles Francis Kern
May 9, 2021
Charles Francis Kern, age 92 of Maryville, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Parkwest Medical Center. He was a member of East Maryville Baptist Church. His passions were Church witnessing, running 5K and 10K races as well as small triathlons. A hobby he loved was writing letters to editors. He worked on the railroad and was also a school...
Delorse Coada
May 8, 2021
Delorse Coada, 80, died May 8, 2021. She is preceded in death by parents Slick and Bertha Abbott, husband Bob Coada, son Dale Coada and siblings Tommy Abbott, Wayne Abbott and Elna Joyner. Survived by kids Stan (Kim) Coada and Lynnette (Phil) Cottrell, grandchildren Mathieu (Lynsey) Barry, Ian (Lydia) Barry, Brenna (Darlin) Barry-Martinez, Taylor (Darcy) Coada, Laura Barry and Anna...
Hazel Riden
May 7, 2021
Hazel Riden age 92 of Maryville passed away Friday May 7, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Graveside service and interment will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday May 11, 2021 at Grandview Cemetery. Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville. www.smithfuneralandcremation.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Hazel Riden please visit our Sympathy Store.
Ethel Hartley
May 4, 2021
Ethel Hartley, age 89 of Maryville, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at UT Medical Center. Ethel was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church for over 65 years and served on the church council as treasurer. She was also a volunteer at Blount County Food Connection. Ethel was an elder of the Ponca Indian Tribe of Niobrara, Nebraska....
Etta Maycle Yearout
May 4, 2021
Etta Maycle Yearout, 91, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021. She was born November 10, 1929 in Cades Cove. She was a faithful member of Piney Level Missionary Baptist Church. Maycle loved cookbooks and taking pictures. She was preceded in death by parents, Millard & Dulcie McCauley; sisters, Glenda Nichols, Inez Adams; brother, Truel McCauley; husband, Wayne Yearout; daughter, Ava...
Craig Thomas Jenkinson
May 3, 2021
Craig Thomas Jenkinson, age 78 of Maryville, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021 at UT Medical Center. Craig was a veteran in the United States Navy. He was the Vice President of the Smoky Mountain Amatuer Radio Club. Preceded in death by parents, Harold and Betty Jenkinson. Survived by sons and daughter-in-law, Keith and Lori Lewis, Kyle Jenkinson, Richard Jenkinson;...
Larry Phillip Burns
May 3, 2021
Larry Philip Burns, 66, of Maryville is now at rest after a difficult battle with cancer. He fought a good fight then accepted his journey here was over. He was ready to see his Savior, Family & Friends waiting to welcome him home early Monday morning. He departed this world with family at the bedside holding his hands. Larry was...
Suzan Gills Cooper
May 3, 2021
Suzan Gills Cooper, age 63 of Maryville, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021. Suzan was an angelic, loving and compassionate wife, mother, grandmother, and daughter who loved all people. She enjoyed helping people in the community either finding their wallet for them or giving an anonymous donation. She was a dedicated Christian and follower of Christ. Suzan was well known...
David Leonidas Edwards
May 2, 2021
David Leonidas Edwards, age 97, was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on May 2, 2021. He was born August 21, 1923 in New Market, Tennessee. He was a member of Maryville First Baptist Church. He was also a 50-year member of Bright Hope Lodge #557, Free and Accepted Masons of Knoxville, Tennessee. David was preceded in...
Mary Anna King
May 1, 2021
With profound sadness we announce the death of our loving mother, Mary Anna King. She passed peacefully at the age of 91 on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the family home surrounded by her daughters and granddaughter. First and fore most she was a dedicated matriarch and loved her role as “Nana”. Her vivacious personality always made those around her...
James C. Hunt
May 1, 2021
Former Rochester, Mn. and Memphis, Tn. resident James C Hunt MD, 95, passed away peacefully May 1, 2021 in his home in Maryville, Tennessee. Dr Hunt was born September 11, 1925 in Lexington, NC., to James Lee and Sarah Della Hunt. Following his graduation from high school in 1943 he served in WWII as a member of the Army Air...
Sarah DeYoung
Apr 30, 2021
Sarah DeYoung, age 69, of Maryville, TN, passed away on April 30, 2021. She was a devoted wife, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend. Sarah was born in Jackson, Mississippi, where she was the youngest of three children. At Jackson’s Murrah High School, she was very involved in their literary magazine called “The Pleiades.” Upon high school graduation, Sarah attended Maryville...
Dorothy "Helen" Bell
Apr 30, 2021
Dorothy Helen Bell, age 82 of Alcoa, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at the family home. Helen was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend who loved taking care of all of her family. She was a member of the Alcoa Alumni Association and really enjoyed cooking, sewing, and entertaining for her family. She will...
Walton Ira Canant
Apr 30, 2021
Walton Ira Canant, MSGT USAF, Ret., age 89 of Maryville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Friday, April 30, 2021. Walton retired after 24 years of honorable and faithful service in the United States Air Force. Survived by his wife of 65 years, Sylvia Canant; daughter, Beverly Hackney (Ronnie); son, Mark Canant; grandchildren, Michael Hackney (Belit), Amanda Emert (Josh), Cherie...
Joanna Adora Ledford
Apr 29, 2021
Joanna Adora Ledford was welcomed into the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, April 29, 2021, surrounded by family. Joanna was born on January 11, 1963 in Berlin, Germany. She was the adopted daughter of Edd Brown, Jr. & Nellie Brown. Central to her life was her faith and commitment to Christ, His Word, and His Church. As...
Johnny Simerly
Apr 29, 2021
Johnny Simerly age 71 of Maryville passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 in Stuart, Florida. Johnny founded, owned, and operated Johnny’s Outboard Service in Maryville, building countless relationships along the way. Known for his exuberant smile and kind heart, Johnny was happiest when he was doing for others. Fiercely loyal to his family, the bond Johnny shared with his...
Galvin Arp
Apr 28, 2021
Galvin Kenneth “Ken” Arp age 62 of Maryville passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of the United States Army Infantry Division and United States National Guard and an Alabama fan. Preceded in death by: Father, Rev. Carl Arp; Father-in-law & Mother-in-law, Jack & Amy Cole; Stepson, Chad Kirby. Survivors include: Wife of...
Mark L Wilcox
Apr 27, 2021
Mark L. Wilcox, 63, of Maryville, was peacefully called to Heaven on April 27, 2021. Mark was born in Maryville, TN and graduated from Everett High School. Mark was a long time employee at both Vulcan Materials Company and Arconic. He enjoyed fishing, playing pool, and woodworking. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clark L. Wilcox and Dorothy...