William H. "Butch" Smith
Jun 9, 2020
William H. “Butch” Smith went home to be with his Lord and Savior and loving wife, JoAnn on June 9, 2020. He was saved on March 23, 2019. Butch was a proud United States Navy Veteran. Butch leaves behind 5 children, 10 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. Special thanks to friend and brother-in-law, Jack Davis. Jack cared for Butch from the...
Ella Mae Greene
Jun 9, 2020
Ella Mae Coulter Greene age 94, born July 25th, 1925 went home to be with the Lord June 9th, 2020. Preceded in death by: grandparents, William Lorenzo Coulter and Teresa Ann Murr; father, Herman Andrew Coulter wife Johnnie Etta Hutsell; her loving husband, Robert Greene; daughters, Linda Ferry, Carolyn Bandy, and Delores Mull; and son, Stephen Greene; brother, Herman "June"...
James Harold Gentry
Jun 6, 2020
James H. Gentry, age 57 of Maryville, TN went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 6, 2020. James was preceded in death by his mother, Nancye Gentry. He is survived by his sons; Corey Gentry of Pleasant View , TN, Daniel Gentry of Nashville, TN; daughter, Jessica Gentry, Hermitage, TN; granddaughter, Aurora Gentry; father; Harold Gentry; brother, John...
Ronnie McGill
Jun 6, 2020
Ronnie McGill, age 80 of Maryville, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Asbury Place of Maryville. Ronnie graduated from Friendsville High School in 1959. He worked as a Printer for 50 years, retiring in February of 2009. Preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Ruby McGill; brother, Richard McGill. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda E....
Dr. Rafael M. Rodriguez
Jun 3, 2020
Dr. Rafael M. Rodriguez, age 78, of Seymour, Tennessee died Wednesday Morning June 3rd at Fort Sanders Hospital, Knoxville. Born October 24, 1941 to Santos Gilberto and Maria Marin Rodriguez in Havana, Cuba the 3rd youngest of 4 children, the family immigrated to the United States in the mid 1950’s. Rafael worked in the retail business for many years where...
Viola Verna Bowser
Jun 2, 2020
Viola Verna Bowser, age 93 of Louisville, went home to Heaven on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Brookedale Brownscreek. Viola was a long-time member of Victory Baptist Church for over 60 years. She loved housekeeping, cooking and especially holiday meals with a huge family gathering. Viola was a long-time fan of Days of Our Lives, Atlanta Braves and The Lady...
Walter Stephen Francis
Jun 2, 2020
Walter Stephen Francis, 71, died June 2, 2020. He was preceded in death by: parents, Carlisle & Mary Francis; partner, Carol Massengille. He is survived by: sisters, Carla Francis and Gail Harbin; lifelong friends, Deb Smith and Ernie Wesolowski; and many other good and caring friends. If you wish to honor Steve’s memory, please do something kind for an animal....
Donavan Lowell Carnes
May 27, 2020
Donavan Lowell Carnes, age 72 of Townsend, passed away peacefully at his home on May 27, 2020 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and a retired school teacher. He began his teaching career at Loudon High and Everett High before retiring from Heritage High School with 38 years of teaching. He...
Ruth Eileen Ilo
May 27, 2020
Ruth Eileen Ilo age 72 of Maryville passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at home. Ruth was born in Janesville, WI. She met her husband and raised her family in Makaha, HI before moving to Maryville, TN. She loved her husband, family and kids. Ruth also loved crafting, cooking, reading and writing poetry. She was very loyal. Preceded in death...
Carl Edward Tipton
May 26, 2020
Carl Edward Tipton, Maryville, passed away peacefully at Blount Memorial Hospital on May 26, 2020 at the age of 91. Carpenter by trade and long-time member of the Carpenters Union Local 50, he worked on numerous local projects including the original construction of Blount Memorial Hospital, US Pavilion for the 1982 World’s Fair and worked remodeling the US Embassy in...
Rufus Taylor Fisher
May 25, 2020
FISHER, Rufus “Russ” – of Alcoa, Tennessee formerly of Oxford, Mississippi, age 86 passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020 at his residence. Honoring his wishes, cremation will be taking place. No services are planned at this time. Russ was born in 1933 in Oxford, Mississippi to the late Norman and Myrtle (Nicholas) Fisher. He graduated from Taylor High School....
Scott Justice
May 25, 2020
Scott Justice, age 57 of Maryville, passed away Monday, May 25, 2020 at UT Medical Center. Scott was known by many as “Scotty” Justice or “J-man.” He was an avid sports fan and was passionate about UT football, golf, fishing, and the Great Smokey Mountains. He spent most summers making memories with his family in Myrtle Beach. Scott loved the...
Ellen Jean Wright
May 25, 2020
Ellen Jean Wright Ortonville, Minnesota 1/31/40 – 5/25/20 80 Years Old ELLEN JEAN WRIGHT was born in Ortonville, Minnesota on January 31,1940. She died peacefully at her home in Maryville, TN on May 25, 2020 at the age of 80. Jean graduated from Ortonville High School in 1958. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a foster parent for...
Donald Walker Isley
May 25, 2020
Donald Walker Isley age 89 of Maryville, passed away Monday, May 25, 2020 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of the United States Navy and attended Laurel Bank Baptist Church. Donald loved to play golf, boating, and traveling. He was a member of a Methodist church in Burlington, NC. Preceded in death by: Parents, Richard & Vivian Foster...
Billie Joyce Laux
May 24, 2020
On Sunday, May 24, 2020, Billie N. Laux, loving known as Nana, passed away peacefully at 85 with her family by her side. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Billie was born on June 27, 1934 in Old Hickory, TN. She retired after 27 years from what she referred to as “the best job in...
James Wilbur Lawson
May 24, 2020
James Wilbur Lawson, age 102, went home peacefully to the Lord on May 24, 2020. Lovingly known as "Wib, he was born and raised in Wears Valley and was in the Civilian Conservation Corps at Treemont in the Smokies. Wib served honorably in the United States Army during WWII, acquiring numerous memorable stories of the War, of which his most...
Audie Marie Hurst
May 24, 2020
Audie Marie Hurst was born in Richard City, TN on November 10, 1918 and went to her heavenly home on Sunday, May 24, 2020. For a couple of months after her 101st. birthday she was still going out to eat and to the Dollar General store in Townsend with family members. Everyone knew her as "Nana" around Townsend and in...
Johnny Lynn Newcomb
May 24, 2020
Johnny Lynn Newcomb, 48 of Rockford, departed this world on May 24, 2020 to meet his maker and savior. A devastating day for those of us left here to grieve his loss, but a day of healing and redemption for him. He was met with open arms by his parents Terrence Leon Newcomb and Betty Lou Newcomb Plymale and many...
David Dean Hmielewski
May 24, 2020
David Dean Hmielewski, 69, of Townsend, TN went to his heavenly home on Sunday, May 24, 2020, surrounded by his family. He joined those who have preceded him in death: Son, Daniel; Father, Walter; Brother, Tim. He is survived by: Loving Wife of 45 years, Kathy Hmielewski; Children, David, Matthew, Andrew (Lauren), Alyssa (Adam), Mary (Damien), Michael (Kelsey), and Kristen;...
MIldred Irene Hughes
May 22, 2020
Mildred Irene Hughes, age 71 of Maryville, passed away peacefully Friday 22, 2020. She is preceded in death by parents, Ross and Susie Boring; daughter, Linda Hughes, grandson, Nathan Shepherd. Survived by her husband of 52 years and caregiver, Larry Hughes Sr.; son, Larry Hughes Jr. (Roma); daughters, Lisa Shepherd, Tracy Webb (Scott); 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; special grandson, Jordan...
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