Local obituaries for Maryville, TN and surrounding counties

Jul 26, 2022

Lily Marie Whitehead, age 96 of Maryville passed away on July 26, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mort and Mary Ellen Galyon, and all of her 11 siblings; husband of 65 years, Lloyd Whitehead. She is survived by her daughter, Connie (Sam) Laugherty; son, Randy (Mary) Whitehead; grandchildren, Samantha Huskey (Jonathan Lawson), Amy (Brian) Thomas, Andrew...

Jul 26, 2022

Edna Hope Lewis, age 87, of Maryville passed away at UT Medical Center on July 26, 2022. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree at Tennessee Weslyn. She was a retired schoolteacher with the Blount County School System where she taught 3rd grade at Eagleton. She was a member of Maryville First United Methodist Church, secretary of the Shields Sunday School...

Jul 25, 2022

Charles Glenn Dunlap, Jr., age 49, passed away peacefully at his home on July 25, 2022. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Virgil and Martha Dunlap. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Charles and Linda Dunlap; brothers, Tony and Paul Dunlap; nephew and niece.

Jul 24, 2022

Lillie G. Lane, age 91 of Townsend died Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Foothills Transitional Care and Rehabilitation. She was a caring, kind-hearted soul who enjoyed spending time with family and going on trips with her daughter and great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Hampton Garland; mother, Floye Sellers; brother, Ollie (Margaret), George and Wayne Garland;...

Jul 24, 2022

Joseph McCammon Everett, Age 82, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 24, 2022. Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Phillis Everett; Daddy and Mother, William Harold and Margaret Bogel Everett; Brothers, Jimmy and Tommy Everett; & Sister, Rosalyn E Dawson. He is survived by daughters, Amanda Everett Hughes (Eric) & Ronda Everett McClanahan (Brian); Grandchildren, Melissa...

Jul 17, 2022

Shirley A. Lawson, age 87 of Louisville passed away July 17, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Lawson. She is survived by her son and wife, Dave and Debra Lawson; grandchildren, Ryan, Megan and Brittany. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM, Friday, July 22, 2022, at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home with a memorial service...

Jul 16, 2022

Cathy “Bonzey” Russell, of Maryville, TN passed away on July 16, 2022, after a long hard fight with cancer. She was a beloved mother to April Love and Josh Miller. Cherished Nana to Alexis Hodge, Bryannah Jaden, and Elijah Miller and soon to be great grandmother. She was survived by mother and stepfather Wilma & Paul Dixon. Brothers and sisters...

Jul 15, 2022

Lila Annette Coffman was born on February 22, 1973 and went to be with the Lord on July 15, 2022. She was 49 years old and loved dearly by many. Awaiting her arrival at those gates in heaven her brother James Coffman, her grandson Chase Lee, and grandparents from her mothers and fathers’ side had arms wide open welcoming her...

Jul 15, 2022

Harold F. “Doc” Watkins, age 73 of Maryville, passed away July 15, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Susie Watkins; son and daughter-in-law, Shane and Bev Watkins; grandsons, Josh Watkins, Samuel Watkins; granddaughter, Madison Watkins; 4 great-grandchildren; sister, Rena Foster; brother, Richard Watkins. No services are planned.

Jul 15, 2022

Jackie Martin Beckwith died peacefully in Knoxville, TN on July 15, 2022 at the age of 80. She was proceeded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Howard Beckwith; her father who died in World War II, Jack Harold Martin; mother Rena Jones Elkins; and Luther Burl Elkins who lovingly raised her; her sister Fern Stooksbury; brother Kern...

Jul 9, 2022

Irene Elizabeth Comer, 85 of Maryville moved to her heavenly home on July 9th. She was one of 14 children of Luther & Lillian (Badgett) Bailey. She is survived by son Rick, grandson, Travis and Great granddaughter Abigail Comer of Orland, CA. Sister Kathyrene (Edward) Gibbs, brother Larry (Jeanette) Bailey. 5 stepchildren, 18 step-grandchildren, 33 step greatgrandchildren and 1 step...

Jul 8, 2022

James Arthur Blodgett, age 80, of Maryville, TN went home to be with Jesus on July 7, 2022. James (Jim) was born on May 20, 1942 in Williams, Oregon. He graduated with a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Oregon State University. He spent much of his career managing petroleum drilling operations in California, Texas, and Louisiana and finished his career...

Jul 7, 2022

Gladys Lamar Frye McDaniel, 94 of Maryville, daughter of the late Charles and Lou E Myers Frye, passed away peacefully July 7th, 2022, in Campbellsville Kentucky. Gladys was born in Walland, TN on July 19, 1927. After graduation from Walland High School, Gladys worked several retail jobs in Maryville, but most people remember Gladys when she worked at the White...

Jul 6, 2022

David Lee Staley, Sr. went to be with the Lord on July 6, 2022. He was surrounded by family, and his dear friends during his passing. He is survived by his wife, Betty; his son, Doc Staley and his wife, Monica, Doug Staley and his wife, Patty; his daughter, Debbie Dunlap, and her husband Brian. Surviving siblings, Charles Staley of...

Jul 6, 2022

Carl Hickman of Maryville died suddenly on July 6, 2022. He was born September 9, 1936 in Bradley County, TN to the late Virgil and Lorene (Rollins) Hickman and raised in Blount County. Carl graduated from Everett High School and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Tennessee. He served in the U.S. Army, and had a long...

Jun 29, 2022

Shirley Faye Proffitt Anderson, age 83 departed this life for her eternal home on June 29, 2022, at Life Care Center of Blount County. Shirley was born July 7, 1938, in Sevierville. She was the daughter of Arthur Proffitt and Berthan McCarter Proffitt. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Milas; her parents; brothers, Olin Proffitt, Hugh Proffitt. She...

Jun 26, 2022

Christopher Taylor Bowman (30) passed away at his home on Sunday, June 26. Taylor was a life-long Blount County resident, previously served in the United States Navy and is a graduate of Heritage High School. Taylor is survived by his wife, Megan Lee Bowman, his sisters Leah Runyan (Kyle) and Rachel Austin (Hugh; nieces Sophia and Lily), brother-in-law Conner Overly,...

Jun 25, 2022

Charles Franklin Rutherford (November 11, 1960 - June 25, 2022) Charlie was born on November 11, 1960, and grew up in Tazewell County, Virginia; and he literally grew up and into his “Tall Man” stature of 6’5” which allowed him to excel on the basketball court at his alma mater, Tazewell High School. During his playing time with the Bulldogs,...

Jun 24, 2022

Christine McCall Blankenship age 83 of Greenback, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022. She was a member of Greenback First Presbyterian Church where she enjoyed playing the organ. Preceded in death by her parents, Charles O. and Edith Ilene McCall; sisters Mary Charles McCall, Rachel McCall Ragain, and Jean McCall Strum; aunt Louise Parsons; nephew Rusty Ragain. Survivors include her...

Jun 23, 2022