Local obituaries for Maryville, TN and surrounding counties

Nov 16, 2001

QUILLEN, Naomi Robbins, age 83 of Mentor, TN, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2001, at Blount Memorial Hospital. A member of Immanuel United Methodist Church, she was preceded in death by her parents, James W. and Della George Robbins, and two sisters, Alyene Wray and Hazel McClanahan. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Ray J. Quillen;...

Nov 16, 2001

THOMPSON, Charles B., age 71 of Maryville, died Friday, November 16, 2001, at Blount Memorial Hospital. Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, Billy Charles and Kathern Thompson; daughter and son-in-law, Deborah Lynn and Richard Leming; grandchildren, Annette and husband Richard McNutt, Billy and wife Sara Thompson, Daniel Thompson, Kristy Thompson and Johnny Leming; great grandchildren, Ryan McNutt, Brandon McNutt and Madison...

Nov 15, 2001

LONG, Velma L., age 87 of Maryville, who formerly lived at Wellington Place, died Thursday, November 15, 2001, at Colonial Hills Nursing Center. She was a member of Pecks Memorial United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Homer R. Long. Survivors include: children, Charles and Virginia Long of Griffin, GA, Lila and Richard Whitt of Venice,...

Nov 14, 2001

MCKEEHAN, James Richard, age 55 of Maryville, died Wednesday, November 14, 2001, at U. T. Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by an infant daughter; his father, Hoyte J. McKeehan and grandparents, Zeke and Cora Amburn and Cleve and Winnie McKeehan. Survivors include: wife, Alice Hughes McKeehan of Maryville; daughter and son-in-law, Connie...

Nov 12, 2001

BALDWIN, Wilma Ruth, age 80 of Maryville, died Monday, November 12, 2001, at Fairpark Healthcare Center. She was a member of West Maryville Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Lester B. Baldwin; parents, Grover and Ethel Isbell; brother, Kyle Isbell; sisters, Loy Branch and Dean Ellis. Survivors include: sons and daughters-in-law, Robert K. and Cathy Baldwin,...

Nov 11, 2001

LINDSEY, Betty Ruth, age 76 of Maryville, passed away at 9:05 p.m. Sunday, November 11, 2001, at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Third Street Baptist Church in Maryville. She is a native of Blount County and has lived her entire life in this area. Her life was consumed with her love for her family and the Lord....

Nov 9, 2001

James Odell Smith - age 62 of Maryville Passed away Friday, November 9, 2001 at his home. He was a member of Alcoa First Baptist Church, was retired from ALCOA with 27 years of service and was a member of the ALCOA 25 Year Club. He was also employed at Crown Automotive. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his...

Nov 7, 2001

BRIGHT, Ruth Tulloch, age 88 of Maryville, died Wednesday, November 7, 2001, at Colonial Hills Nursing Home. She was a longtime member of New Providence Presbyterian Church where she served as the Wedding Reception Coordinator in Westminster Hall. In addition, she was a member of the Quilting Circle. Mrs. Bright was a proud member of the National Society of the...

Nov 4, 2001

Ousley, Virginia M. age 81 of Maryville died Friday November 2, 20001 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Monte Vista Baptist Church, and worked for several years as a volunteer at Blount Memorial Hospital. She is pre-ceded in death by her husband Earnest “Radio” Ousley and a daughter Carolyn Hines. She is survived by her daughter and...

Nov 4, 2001

James Charles “Dizzy Deane Jr. age 73 of Maryville passed away Friday, October 2, 2001 at Fairpark Nursing Center. Dizzy was born in Harlan County Kentucky July 25, 1928. He spent his childhood years in Rogersville, TN. and in Eagleton Village. He picked up his nickname “Dizzy” as a youngster and like the famous ballplayer with the same nickname, he...

Nov 3, 2001

Nov 2, 2001

BROWN, Walter, L., of Maryville, died Friday, November 2, 2001. He was in the Army/Air Force for 4 years, was employed at Alcoa Aluminum Company as an Industrial Truck Driver for 40 years and was a member of the 25 Year Service Club. He was preceded in death by his mother, Emma Lawson Brown Trentham; father, William Jasper Brown; brother,...

Nov 1, 2001

SAULSBURY, Anne B., age 74 of Clinton, formerly of Maryville, died Thursday, November 1, 2001 at Windwood Health and Rehab Center in Clinton. She was a member of Maryville First United Methodist Church and was a retired bookkeeper for Brown Freight Lines. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Saulsbury. Survivors include: daughters and sons-in-law, Pat and James...

Oct 27, 2001

James Leon Marshall - age 66 of Louisville Passed away Saturday, October 27, 2001 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jo Marshall; son, Roy Edward Marshall; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Marshall; brother, Gary Marshall. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Benny and Robin Marshall, of Louisville, Mike and Vickie Marshall, of Greenback, Danny...

Oct 24, 2001

ONKS, Dexter Vondell, age 78 of Louisville, died Wednesday, October 24, 2001. She attended Cornerstone Fellowship Church and was preceded in death by a son, Ricky and her parents, Ezra and Millie Drake. Survivors include: husband, George Onks; sons and daughters-in-law, Dexter and Sherri Onks, Steve and Phyllis Onks; daughter, Lisa Loope; daughter-in-law, Diane Onks; grandchildren, Greg Smart, Greg Onks,...

Oct 23, 2001

WARD, Patricia Albright, age 50 of Walland, died Tuesday, October 23, 2001, at U. T. Medical Center. She was a member of Walland Methodist Church and was preceded in death by a daughter, Elizabeth Hope Ward and her father, J. D. Albright. Survivors include: mother, Maureen Graham Manning of Walland; daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Jeff Byrd of Walland; daughter...

Oct 21, 2001

BRUCE QUINTON GREEN, M.D., age 66, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2001, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Knoxville after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a member of New Providence Presbyterian Church and was a retired psychiatrist from Cherokee Health Services. Dr. Green was predeceased by his parents, Leila Rorex Green and Jack Q. Green. He was a fifth...

Oct 19, 2001

Spangler, Philip D. age 56 of Alcoa died Friday October 19, 2001 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by father Freeman Lee Spangler. Survivors include mother Eula Mae Spangler of Alcoa, brothers and sisters in laws Franklin Steve and Carol Spangler of Maryville, Donald Lee and Illa Spangler of...

Oct 18, 2001

Davidson, Ethel Marie age 50 of Maryville, passed away Thursday October 18, 2001 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member Gospel Temple Baptist Church. . Survivors include: Husband of 31 years, Ronald Dean Davidson. Son and daughter-in- law, Steven and Melissa Davidson. Son, Danny Davidson all of Maryville. Grandchildren, Myra, Korey, Seth and Aaron. Father and mother, Bill and...

Oct 17, 2001

Froneberger, William R. age 84 of Maryville died Wednesday October 17, 2001 at Maryville Health Care. He was a member of Maryville First Baptist Church, and was retired from ALCOA and was a member of the 25 year service club. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Rasar Froneberger. Survivors include his son and daughter in law Dan...