Local obituaries for Maryville, TN and surrounding counties

Aug 25, 2016

William (Darrell) Kerr, age 80, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016. He was at home with his loving wife of 57 years, Sandra Tankersley Kerr. Darrell was a life-long dedicated Christian and deacon of Calvary Baptist Church of Maryville, TN. Darrell was raised on a farm in Friendsville, TN and eventually moved to Gainesville, GA to work in the...

Aug 25, 2016

Adah Margaret Lamon Cooper of Maryville passed away on August 25, 2016 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Born on November 15, 1920, she was the only daughter of Howard F. and Nelle H. Lamon. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Willard Lee Cooper, in 1996, and her infant son, Willard Larry Cooper, in 1944, both for whom she was a tireless...

Aug 23, 2016

Joan McQueen Woods, age 85 of Rockford, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at Asbury Place. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister. Survivors include her husband, James "Sam" Woods; son, James S. Woods, Jr.; grandchildren, James Eric Woods and wife Chesney and Cory M. Woods; stepbrother, Van Knox; stepsister, Charlene Hall; several nieces and nephews. Funeral...

Aug 22, 2016

Bertha M. Whitley died at home on August 22, 2016. She was born in Berlin Heights, Ohio on January 1, 1925. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of sixty-three years, Victor Whitley, her beloved daughter, Deborah Genovese, her parents, Ivah M. and Lawrence A. Robertson, her brothers, Max and Robert A. Robertson, and her grandson-in-law, Mark C....

Aug 20, 2016

Sharon Susan "Suzy" Pesterfield age 65 of Alcoa passed away Saturday August 20, 2016 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was retired from the ALCOA and was a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her brother Charles Blankenship. She is survived by her husband Arnold Pesterfield, sons, Floyd Renfro and Arnold Pesterfield Jr. Daughters, Tracee Green,...

Aug 18, 2016

Mildred W. McCall, age 98 of Maryville, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm S. McCall; son, John S. McCall; daughter, Martha E. McCall; parents, Kim Wright and Eva Murr Wright Talley; sister, Bessie Wright; sons-in-law, Farid Abdulla and L. Michael Fultz; stepfather, J. C. Talley; stepbrothers and stepsister....

Aug 18, 2016

Minnie Evelyn Mathis McMurray, 82, passed away Thursday afternoon with her loving family by her side. Evelyn was a selfless, giving woman who always had a kind word and a smile for every person she met. Her big, boisterous family was the most important thing in her life and she loved the holidays when her home was overflowing with love...

Aug 17, 2016

Mary Lucille "Tooter" West, of Maryville, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation-Fairpark. She was a member of Carpenters United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her parents, Burgess W. and Pearl Huffstetler West; sisters, Martha West, Elsie McCall, Grace King, Neva Hord; brothers, Johnny West, B. West, Luke West, Earl West, Raymond West...

Aug 17, 2016

Pauline Smith, age 90 of Maryville, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Freedom To Worship Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Forest Smith; son, Randy Thomas. She is survived by her daughter, Paulette Thomas; two granddaughters, Kimberley and Rachel; one brother; John M. Robbins. Her service will be held at...

Aug 17, 2016

On 08-17-16 at 1530, Lt Cmdr William D. Aders / USNRet - Chaplain Corp, peacefully passed away. He was 89 years old and living happily at The Morning View Assisted Living Village in Maryville, TN. The day before he was checked into Blount Memorial Hospital for routine treatment in order to relieve fluid retention. His prognosis was very good. But...

Aug 16, 2016

Frank William Hancock died at home August 16, 2016 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Frank and his twin brother Stephen were born February 27, 1958 in San Diego, California. Lived in New Orleans and Park Forest, IL before moving to Temple Hills, MD in 1964. He graduated from high school there in 1976. Received his bachelor's degree from the...

Aug 11, 2016

Ruby Quinton Patton, age 86 of Maryville, went to Heaven on Thursday, August 11, 2016, at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Laurel Bank Baptist Church. She loved hiking and working in flowers. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was very dedicated to her family and friends. Preceded in death by her husband...

Aug 11, 2016

Richard (Rick) Davis, age 58 of Maryville, passed away at his home Thursday, August 11, 2016. Rick was born in Killeen, TX on August 23, 1957. He was a 1975 graduate of Everett High School where he was a trumpet player in the marching band. He loved music, woodworking and working on cars. Rick was a friend to all and...

Aug 11, 2016

Aug 9, 2016

Rick Jones age 54 of Maryville passed away Tuesday August 9, 2016 at his home. A celebration of life service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 12, 2016 at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Craft officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m.

Aug 9, 2016

Sarah Margaret Walker Peck, 21 went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 9th. She was preceded in death by her mother, Amy Suzanne Walker. Sarah will be greatly missed by her son, Mason Walker Roberson; fiancee, Jeremy Roberson of Friendsville; grandparents, Robert and Linda Walker of Greenback; special cousin, Sidney C. Jackson of Greenback; father, James Peck of...

Aug 4, 2016

William Bracken Semmes, age 63, died late Thursday, August 4, 2016 at UT Medical Center after continuing serious health issues. Bill was a very dear man loved by many, one who made friends readily and kept them for many years. He enjoyed computers and his music and movie collections. He earned an associate degree in criminal justice at Middle Tennessee...

Aug 2, 2016

Charles Edward Crompton age 93 of Chardon, Ohio passed away August 2, 2016 at University Hospital Geauga after a short illness. He was born October 8 1922 on St George Island in the Pribilof Islands in Alaska as the first non-native child. He left Alaska as a baby with his parents C. Edward and Georgia Crompton to live in San...

Jul 29, 2016

Ethel Marie Stinnett age 81 of Friendsville passed away Friday, July 29, 2016 at Asbury Place. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert L. Stinnett. She is survived by her son, Danny Stinnett, son and daughter in law, Johnny and Angela Stinnett, daughter and son in law, Robin and Joseph Darnell, son, Michael Stinnett, several grandchildren. The funeral...

Jul 29, 2016

Curtis Harold Tabor born July 3, 1936 in Atlanta, Georgia passed away July 29, 2016 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was married to Dorothy Corbon and had two sons, Timothy Mark and wife Sheri. Tim and Sheri had two sons, Brian and wife DeVan Gregory; daughter, Rebecca, who live in the Tampa area; John Michael and wife Ann, have three...