William "Bill" Marcus
Jul 18, 2023
William L. Marcus, 73, Louisville, TN, transitioned to heaven Tuesday, July 18. Native of Swain County, NC, he graduated from Swain High in 1969 and then completed his degree at Piedmont Aviation, Winston-Salem, NC in 1970. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War Period and did a tour in Germany with a specialty in aircraft hydraulic maintenance of...
Michael Charles Smith "Smitty"
Jul 15, 2023
Michael Charles Smith “Smitty”
Passed away at home late Friday evening, July 14th surrounded by his loving family (wife Donna and son’s Kevin, Wesley and nephew Jason which was more like a son.
Smitty was a very kind and generous man, which was sometimes belied by his brutally honest exterior. Those who knew him well, knew the love he...
Louise Evelyn King
Jul 15, 2023
Louise Evelyn King, age 86, passed away July 15, 2023. Born in 1936 to Herman and Willie Reynolds in Alcoa, TN, Louise is preceded in death by her parents; first husband Joseph W. Mathe; second husband Roma King; and children Joseph E. Mathe, Ted Mathe, and Cherry Mathe-Roy. She is survived by son Christopher Mathe; son Bradford (Bonnie) Mathe and...
Randy Lawson White
Jul 10, 2023
Randy Lawson White, a generous, caring, Christian man passed away on July 10, 2023 surrounded by his family at home, 11 days before his 81st birthday. He was born on July 21st, 1942 in Blount County to, now deceased, Carl and Gladys White. He was a 1960 graduate of Walland High School.
He was a man of many talents. He...
Gary Lee Taylor
Jul 3, 2023
Gary Lee Taylor, 75, of Greenback, TN, died on July 3, 2023, in Maryville.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Doyle and Hazel (Hendricks) Taylor, his aunts, Merle Hendricks and Lois Key, and his uncle, Ralph Hendricks. He was blessed to be dearly loved over his lifetime by countless family members, friends, and church families.
His family appreciates...
Linda L. Tilley
Jul 1, 2023
Linda Lou Tilley, age 75, went home to be with Jesus on July 1, 2023. Linda is preceded in death by her parents, John and Lillie Mae Cheatwood, her husband, Jackie Tilley and her stepdaughter Teresa Tilley. She is survived by sons Jonathan (Mandi) Tilley, Stephen (Pam) Boyd, and David (Larissa) Boyd; stepson Tim (Robin) Tilley; grandchildren Kaylor Tilley, Aiden...
Tommy Edwin Platt
Jun 27, 2023
Tommy Edwin Platt passed away on June 27, 2023 in his hometown of Maryville Tennessee. Tommy was born February 29, 1932 in East Bank, West Virginia to Tommie and Edith Platt. When Tommy was in seventh grade, his family moved to Fayetteville, West Virginia where he would meet Betty Martin, his future wife. After high school, Tommy and Betty were...
Michael Allan Cooper
Jun 25, 2023
Michael Allan Cooper, of Maryville, TN, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023. Michael is preceded in death by his love, Alberta "Bunny" Rodman. He is survived by his daughter, Dawn Cooper, good friend Jeanene Mader, brother Darrell Cooper and several nieces and nephews. Michael was a loving husband, father, and dog-owner. He loved good music and good jokes. In lieu...
Charles Brian Hannah
Jun 24, 2023
Charles Brian Hannah of Maryville, TN passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the age of 51. He was an artistic soul and loved to draw, loved his family, liked to laugh, and learned to fix things and build by following along with his Papaw Law. He is preceded in death by his brother that he dearly loved, Jimmy Hannah;...
Mary Charles "Charlie" Cope
Jun 23, 2023
Mary Charles “Charlie” Cope, age 73, of Blount County passed away Friday, June 23, 2023. Mary was born on January 30th, 1950, to Lloyd and Hazel Cope at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a graduate of Everett High School.
Mary Charles worked at Honeycomb beauty parlor and then retired from Schlegels. She enjoyed fashion, spending time with family and close...
Karen Sue Phillips
Jun 21, 2023
Karen Sue Phillips, age 57, passed away on June 21, 2023. Karen is preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Susie Click, and sister Shirley Matoy. She is survived by her husband Dennis; daughter Katie (Jesse) and granddaughter Sydney; brothers Harvey (Jan) Click and Billy (Karen) Click; stepson Denny (Rose) and step-grandson Desmond; and stepson Michael (Christina) and step-grandchildren...
William "Bill" Joseph Geiszler, Jr.
Jun 16, 2023
William (Bill) J. Geiszler, Jr., age 79, passed away June 16, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents William J. Geiszler and Rose Mary Geiszler. Survived by his sister Mary Catherine Clark (Steve); brothers Chris (Elaine) and David; special friend Kathy Song; as well as nieces and nephews and many friends. Graduate of St. Charles and Mount St. Mary catholic...
Donald Collett
Jun 10, 2023
Donald Collett, 93, of Maryville, TN passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023. There will be a Celebration of Life on Thursday, July 13, 2023, 6 pm at Lamplight Full Gospel Church.
Robert D. Brough
Jun 4, 2023
Robert D. Brough, age 84, passed away June 4, 2023. Robert was born on August 1, 1938, in Malden, MA to John and Ann (Mullen) Brough. He attended school in Malden and worked in construction for many years. He accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior and attended New Hope Baptist Church in Maryville. Robert enjoyed antiquing and hiking, and...
Myrtrude Garland Hall
Jun 4, 2023
Myrtrude Garland Hall, age 93, passed away on June 4, 2023. Born in Cades Cove, TN, Myrtrude is preceded in death by her Husband Clell H. Hall; father W.B. Townsend Garland; mother Mary Alice Garland; sisters Betty Ragsdale and Mary Quenemoen; and brothers Charles Garland, Lindell Garland, and Ray Garland.
Myrtrude is survived by children Kenneth (Rose) Hall, Tony (Brenda)...
Thomas David Hulmes
May 22, 2023
Thomas David Hulmes, age 79, passed away from cancer on May 22, 2023. Born in Paterson, NJ, on March 20, 1944, He grow up in Belchertown Mass . Tom is preceded in death by parents Jack and Jean Hulmes. He is survived by his wife Connie Hulmes, Daughter Suzie (Kevin) Harlinski, Son Steven (Kim) Hulmes, Sister Leita J. Hulmes, Brother...
Thomas Charles Schirtz, Sr.
May 22, 2023
Thomas Charles Schirtz, Sr., age 85, of Maryville, TN, affectionately known as Papa, Aye-ya, and Pops, passed on to his forever home of no pain and suffering on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Foothills Nursing Home in Maryville.
Tom was born in Mattydale, NY, and moved to Clearwater, FL at the age of 11, where he grew up. He co-owned...
Gina McConkey McMillon
May 19, 2023
Gina McConkey McMillon, age 65, went home to be with Jesus on May 19, 2023, after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Larry and Otellah “Hap” McConkey.
She loved the Lord and her family. She is survived by her beloved husband, Jerry Lee McMillon of Maryville; her children, daughter Amanda Wolfe...
Melissa Anne Kennedy
May 19, 2023
Melissa Anne Kennedy, DVM, PhD, passed away May 19, 2023. Born in Knoxville, TN on January 13, 1959, Melissa received her DVM and PhD from the University of Tennessee and spent her career as an Associate Professor at UTCVM educating future veterinarians. She traveled to Africa several times during her life-long support of all wildlife. She is preceded in death...
Joseph Allen Renfro
May 15, 2023
Joseph Allen “Joe” Renfro, age 69, passed away on May 15, 2023. Joe is preceded in death by his father Marvin (Crow) Renfro. He is survived by his mother Wilma Renfro; daughter Kimberly Townsend; grandsons Nicholas, Andrew, Daniel, Jaxon, and Joseph; brother Eddie; and nephews John, Phillip, Matthew, Jacob, and Luke.
Joe was an Army Veteran who served in Vietnam....
