Local obituaries for Maryville, TN and surrounding counties

Sep 26, 2018

Rev. Glenn Barnes Riddle, born October 13, 1942, died September 26, 2018. He was preceded in death by father and mother, John and Ruby Riddle; brothers: Bill Cavett, Jay Riddle, and R.C. Riddle; sister, Blanche Watkins. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Katherine Hale Riddle; daughters: Krista (Brian) Curtis, Mandy (Stacy) Runyon, Susan (Scott) Casteel; son: John...

Sep 26, 2018

Gerald Wayne Simerly, age 61, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 26, 2018. He was a born again Christian who dedicated his life to his faith, family, and serving others. He was a self-taught musician who enjoyed playing the bass, electric, and acoustic guitars. His greatest joy in life came from spending time with his beautiful...

Sep 23, 2018

Dr. Raymond Howard Phillippi, 73, died Sunday, September 23, at his home in Knoxville. Survivors include: his wife of almost 50 years, Georgia Phillippi; his brother, Clifford Phillippi; two sons; David (Julia) Phillippi of Brentwood, TN; Benjamin (Jennifer) Phillippi of Charlotte, NC; daughter, Erin (Andrew) Rust of Hixson, TN; and seven grandchildren. He received his bachelors degree in history from...

Sep 19, 2018

Frank Taylor Bradley, age 78 of Greenback, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at home. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Maryville, was the first Park and Recreation Director for Maryville, Alcoa and Blount County and was a insurance agent. Survivors include his wife, Jane Bradley; daughters, Pam Bradley of Maryville, Linda Whitestone (David) and granddaughters, Emily...

Sep 15, 2018

Kimberly Maples Harbison went home to our Lord on September 15, 2018. She has laid up her book and her work is done. She was a resident of Rockford, TN. Kim was born in Maryville, TN to Gunnell Bain Maples and Ernest Mack Maples. Kim's early life was spent in Alcoa, TN and later in Greensboro, NC. In recent years...

Sep 12, 2018

Margaret Charlene Palmer, age 75 of Maryville, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at her home. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Allen Palmer; father, Francis Buck Dole and mother, Loretta King Smithers; brother, Charles Dole; sisters, Barbara Mullin, Marlene Keller and Jane Maroney. Survivors include her children, Deborah...

Sep 11, 2018

Owen Tucker, 99 of Friendsville, went home to be with Jesus on September 11. Preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Dovie and their daughter Carol. Survivors are his daughter, Judy; two grandsons, Wade (Tina) and Jim; two great grandchildren, Jennifer and Jeremy and two great great granddaughters, Brooke and Lacey; special niece, Bettie (Jerry) Hudson. The family...

Sep 8, 2018

Timothy Justice Burnett Beanie, age 62 of Maryville, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018. Tim was born in Maryville, grew up in Woodsfield, OH then returned to Maryville. He was a welder for many years then worked in maintenance at U. T. and Blount Memorial Hospital. He enjoyed music, driving, target shooting and spending time with friends. He was the...

Sep 7, 2018

Robert Ted (Bob) Janes, age 65 of Maryville, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018, at his home. He was preceded in death by his dad, W. J. Janes, Jr. Survivors include his mother, Pauline Janes; twin sister, Libby Janes; uncle, R. T. Ousley and wife Clara; cousins, Ted and Karen Ousley, Samantha Ousley; several cousins from FL; extended family, Betty...

Sep 6, 2018

Mary Simerly Heidbreder, age 81 of Maryville, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018, at her home. She was a member of Middlesettlements United Methodist Church and retired from AT&T after 34 years of service. She is preceded in death by parents, Paul and Margaret Talbott Simerly. Mary is survived by her husband of 34 years, Hugh Heidbreder; sister, Betty Simerly...

Sep 4, 2018

Ann Coulter, age 79, of Maryville, Tennessee, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, September 4th, 2018. She was born on September 6, 1938, in Maryville, Tennessee to William Jesse Spradlin and Nancy Ellen Ward Spradlin. She was a lifelong member of Maryville 1st Baptist Church. Ann was active in the Family business- Coulters Florist & Greenhouses- for many years....

Sep 1, 2018

Clyde L. Willocks, age 75 of Calhoun, GA, formerly of Dalton, GA and Maryville, TN, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018, at home. He was retired from Omnova Solutions as Sr. Sales Rep., was sports editor of Daily Citizen and sports writer for Maryville Times. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Ann Willocks; mother, Myrtle Henderson...

Aug 31, 2018

Arnold E. Duckett - age 85 of Maryville passed away August 31, 2018 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Millie Duckett; Brother, William V. Duckett; sister, Mildred Thomas. Survivors include his brother, Elmer Lee Duckett; sisters, Lillian Lambert (Buddy) and Evelyn Charlton; several...

Aug 30, 2018

Betty Lynn Lee, age 77 of Friendsville, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018, at her home. She was a member of Big Springs Presbyterian Church and worked for Robert Shaw for 32 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Lee; parents, Lester A. and Flora Hazel Bennett Carter; stepfather, Robert F. Lane. Survivors include her children, John...

Aug 27, 2018

Taylor Caldwell, born June 30, 1998, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ August 27, 2018. Taylor was baptized at 11 years of age, but a few years ago he went to his Pastor Darren at Church of the Cove and wanted to make things right with God , they prayed together and Taylor wanted to...

Aug 25, 2018

James (Jim) Norman Umholtz died in the early morning of Saturday, August 25, 2018, at the age of 80. Born in Harrisburg, PA on February 4, 1938, Jim was the son of the late Norman and Phyllis Welker Umholtz. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force, a retiree of Quaker Oats, and a member of Southside Baptist...

Aug 25, 2018

William Condon Taylor, age 83 of Maryville Tennessee, passed away on Saturday August 25, 2018. He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Mary Catherine Taylor, his children Dr. Pamela Taylor-Jones and husband Richard, Darlene Dodge, Robert E Noll, Jr and wife Susan, and Karen Benefiel, his brother Dr. Finley Max Taylor, his brother-in-law Carl Yentsch, his eight...

Aug 24, 2018

Robert R. (B.R., Bob) Sullivan, born June 1, 1931 in Maryville, TN, died Friday, August 24, 2018. He graduated from Everett High School, attended Maryville College, where he played Football and Basketball. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a B.S. Degree in Finance. He was a United States Navy Korean War Veteran serving as a Sonar man Petty...

Aug 23, 2018

Barbara Jean Nuchols, at the age of 84, passed away peacefully at her home into the arms of her Savior August 23, 2018 at 5:38 a.m. She was born May 30, 1934 in Scott County, TN to parents Monte and Maude Dishman. Barbara worked in the family business Nuchols Transfer for 54 years. She was a devoted pastors wife for...

Aug 23, 2018