Local obituaries for Maryville, TN and surrounding counties

Jul 4, 2023

Robert Lee Rutherford, age 84 of Maryville, passed away July 4, 2023, at UT Medical Center. He was a Veteran serving in the U.S. Army with the rank of SP4. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jean Rutherford; parents, Oliver and Eva Ratledge Rutherford; brothers, Kenneth Rutherford, John Rutherford.

Survivors include his son, Bobby Rutherford; daughter and son-in-law,...

Jul 2, 2023

Irene Downey Best, on July 2, 2023, our beloved mom went home to be with our Heavenly Father and our earthly Dad and all of our loved ones who have gone on before. She is preceded in death by her husband, Oscar “Gabby” Best, mother and father, brothers, and sisters. She is survived by her children: Terry (Treva) Best, Randy...

Jun 30, 2023

Brownlie, Richard Anthony, age 79 of Walland, passed away after a courageous year and a half battle with cancer on Friday, June 30, 2023. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and a good friend to many. He was preceded in death by his parents, Smith Asher Brownlie and Annabelle Johnson Brownlie, one brother and two sisters. He is...

Jun 30, 2023

Jun 30, 2023

Joseph Ray Robbins, age 39, of Maryville passed away June 30, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee Robbins and Sharon Holder.

He was a loving father and husband to his wife, Ashley Robbins and children, Isabela and Tori Robbins; sister and brother-in-law, Connie and Tony Franklin; stepfather, Donald Holder; niece, Jillian; nephew, Henry.

The family will receive friends...

Jun 29, 2023

Connie Ann Grindle, age 65, passed away June 29, 2023, at Dayton, TN. She attended Foothills Church. She graduated from Pellissippi and UT. She retired from DCS. She loved doing art, traveling, and remodeling. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Grindle; mother, Gertrude Carlstrom; brother, Chris Carlstrom.

She is survived by her children, Becky (David) Baker, Jason (Sara)...

Jun 25, 2023

Edward “Ed” Lynn Murphy, age 72 of Maryville, passed away June 25, 2023. He was a member of Lamplight Full Gospel Church.

He is survived by his wife, Judy Murphy; sisters, Faye Hembree and Jody Hamby; brother-in-law, Clifford Brown.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 PM, Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Lamplight Full Gospel Church and the service will follow at...

Jun 22, 2023

Sandra Faye Umholtz, née Lambert, died in the early morning of Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the age of 81. Born in Ripley, WV on January 18, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Gatha Lambert, Sr. She was a daughter, sister, mother, military wife, and a member of Southside Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN.

She is preceded...

Jun 21, 2023

Richard Earl Best, age 45 of Maryville, passed away at his home on June 21, 2023. He graduated from William Blount High and the University of Tennessee. He loved playing football and bass fishing. He was preceded in death by his dad, Earl William Best, Jr.; brother, Adam Lee Best; both sets of grandparents.

He is survived by his wife, Beth...

Jun 16, 2023

Lynn L. Snowden passed away peacefully at his home in Louisville, TN. at the age of 81. Originally, he was a member of Stock Creek Baptist Church until he and his loving wife moved into the Louisville community and became members of Beech Grove Baptist Church.

Lynn worked at KUB in Relay & Test for 43 years until his retirement. He...

Jun 12, 2023

Robert Kirkland, age 85 of Maryville passed away Monday, June 12th at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He was retired from Maryville College with 44 years of service in the maintenance department. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Judy Kay Kirkland; wife of 52 years, E Lucille Kirkland; son, Charles Randall...

Jun 11, 2023

Vilma Reagan passed away on June 11, 2023, after a long battle with multiple medical issues.

Vilma was born in Panama, in the city of Balboa in the Canal Zone. Her father was Miguel Calobrides. Her mother was Dora Maria Calobrides. Vilma had two siblings, a brother Miguel Calobrides and sister Adelina Maria Calobrides. Vilma married a U.S. Marine, Sgt. Bennie...

Jun 11, 2023

Sherry Bonham, beloved sister, aunt, and friend to many, died on Sunday. Born June 7, 1944, she came into the world weighing two pounds, surprising everyone with her strong will to live and thrive.

After earning her BA degree in English from Maryville College, and a master’s degree in education from the University of Tennessee, she began a career in teaching.

Sherry...

Jun 10, 2023

John David Parrish, age 78, passed away peacefully in his home on June 10, 2023. John was a Mason and a member of Prudentia Lodge #719. He was a faithful member of Carpenter's Campground Methodist Church. After graduating from Alcoa High School, he worked as an electrician for ORNL's X-10 plant for more than 30 years.

John was preceded in death...

Jun 2, 2023

Edward L. Green, 82, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2023, at Brookdale Sandy Springs after a long battle with dementia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl G. and Mabel Coulter Green; brother, Buddy Gilbert. He went to Fort Craig Elementary, graduated from Maryville High in 1958, attended ETSU, Harvard Business School and graduated from LSU Banking...

Jun 2, 2023

Eleanor Jane McCulley Rogers passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023 at the age of 97 in her hometown of Maryville, Tennessee. Her burial is with her family at the historic Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Maryville.

Jane graduated from Maryville High School in 1943 and attended Maryville College. Born and raised on the McCulley family farm in the Mt....

May 21, 2023

Phyllis Jane Hubbard Coffey, age 81 of Maryville, TN, passed away at her home on May 21, 2023. She is preceded in death by son, Gary John McCulloch; grandson, Gregory Allen McCulloch, Jr.; parents, Robert and Elizabeth Hubbard; siblings, Howard, Jim, Cecil, John, Raymond, RG, Edwin, Verneda.

She is survived by her husband, James (Doug) Coffey; children, Greg (Cindy) McCulloch, Leah...

May 21, 2023

Charles Chrisley “Chris” Hurst age 73, of Maryville, son of the late Charles Otis and Stella Clara Burns Hurst of Maryville passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 21, 2023, with his loving brother Gary by his side. Chris was known as a kind, generous, and quiet Christian man who loved his family. He was dedicated to spending every possible moment...

May 20, 2023

William Paul Abbott (age 96) finished his earthly life and entered his eternal reward on May 20, 2023. He left behind his son Richard Neil Abbott and his youngest sister Martha Jane Carter – along with numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, cousins, in-law relatives, and friends – all of whom he loved very dearly. Paul also left behind former...

May 15, 2023

Mary Ricker Baugues

Born at Strawberry Plains, TN, on December 28, 1927. Received a BA degree from Lincoln Memorial University and attended The University of Tennessee Graduate school. Was employed by the State of Tennessee for 23 years.

Survived by son Jim Ricker and his wife Patti, grandchildren Lindsey Ricker, April Coatney and husband Jonathan, Holly Cody and husband Allen, Tesha Blair,...