Mrs. Billie E. Hostetter
Jan 3, 2021
BILLIE E. HOSTETTER 10-16-1944 – 01-03-2021 It is with great sadness that the family of Billie E. Hostetter announces her passing on January 3, 2021 at the age of 76. Billie is preceded in death by her parents Corbet and Virginia Wood and her brothers Tyrone Wood (Patsy) and James Wood (Frances). She will be lovingly remembered by her husband...
Mr. Joseph Mitchel French
Dec 30, 2020
Joseph M. French, age 62, of Seymour, TN passed away at home on December 30, 2020. Mitch was born on January 28, 1958. He retired from Sea Ray Boats as a group leader. He is preceded in death by his father James French and his grandmother Granny French. Mitch is survived by his wife Jackie French, children Misty Cable (John),...
Ms. Dana Marie Cragin
Dec 30, 2020
Dana Marie Cragin, of Maryville, passed away December 30, 2020. Dana was born on April 12, 1958 in Okinawa, Japan. After schooling, she went on to be the owner-operator of a bar and restaurant. Throughout life, she always loved animals and water-skiiing. Dana is preceded in death by her husband James (JC) Cragin, father Billie Ray Bailey, Sr., and her...
Loretta Kraemer
Dec 12, 2020
Loretta Kraemer, 75, of Maryville, TN passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents Carl Joseph Kraemer, Sr. and Elisabeth Kraemer, brother Anton Kraemer, sister Maria Van Kampen, nephew Jacob Kraemer and niece Rachel Kraemer. Loretta leaves behind a brother Carl Kraemer, nieces Amy Shirk, Meagan Lamon and Melissa Klingman, nephew Carl J....
Jerome "Jerry" Clifford McBee
Dec 9, 2020
Jerome “Jerry” Clifford McBee, also known as “Jesse” to his many friends, died unexpectedly at his Alcoa home Wednesday, December 9, 2020, just six days short of his 65th birthday. Jerry was a 1973 graduate of Alcoa High School and an Alcoa Tornado for life. He served his community throughout his 43-year career as a master plumber and through his...
JoAnna Louise Markham
Dec 7, 2020
Joanna Markham, age 58 of Knoxville, TN passed away at home with her family around her after a courageous 15-year battle with cancer. She was a member at Kagley’s Chapel Baptist Church, loved fishing, cooking, gardening, and spending time with her grandkids. She was preceded in death by her father, Ben Neil and grandmother, Helen Humphrey. She is survived by...
Chestine Pullins Parks
Dec 6, 2020
Chestine (Pullins) Parks, 87, of Maryville, TN, (formerly Springfield, OH) passed away on December 6, 2020. She was born in Somerset, KY on November 16, 1933. Chestine retired as a teacher in the Northeastern School District, Clark Co., OH. She is survived by her children, Steve, Allison, and Stacy Pullins; 4 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. A memorial service is planned...
Mrs. Ruth Anne Murphy
Dec 4, 2020
Ruth Anne Murphy, age 80, joined her Heavenly Father on December 4, 2020. She was the wife of David P. Murphy. They were married December 5, 1959 and celebrated over 60 years of marriage. Born in Mishawaka, Indiana she was the daughter of James and Ethel Powell, who preceded her in death. She graduated from Mishawaka High School and attended...
Jerald Clifton Diggs
Dec 4, 2020
Jerald Clifton Diggs "Jerry," 67, of Friendsville, Tennessee succumbed to a short battle with cancer in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family on December 4, 2020; he was predeceased by his parents, Homer C. Diggs and Nancy B. Diggs, and nephew Jeffrey Diggs. Jerry is survived by his bride of 39 years, Helen, daughters Raechel Condee and...
Mrs. Nancy Y. Muir
Dec 2, 2020
We mourn the loss of our dear wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother Nancy on December 2, 2020 after a long illness of dementia. Nancy Adams Yetter was born to Carl Henry and Louise Adams Yetter in Greenport, NY on March 28, 1926. An only child, Nancy flourished in the Greenport schools, and graduated from Greenport High School in 1944....
Mr. Mark Alan Cunningham
Nov 30, 2020
Mark Alan Cunningham, 63, of Maryville, passed away November 30, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents Joe and Joann Cunningham, sister Jane Sanders and his brother Michael Cunningham. Mark is survived by his wife Connie, daughter Heather Paige, grandson Riley, brother-in-law Gerry Sanders and step-mother Naomi Cunningham. Mark began his career at Alcoa Tennessee Operations in April...
Mr. Charles Wesley Foster Jr.
Nov 25, 2020
Charles Wesley Foster, Jr. passed away peacefully on November 25, 2020 in Knoxville, Tennessee at 86 years old. He was born in Lincoln Park, Michigan on July 16, 1934 to Charles Wesley Foster, Sr. and Margaret (Jeffries) Foster. He served in the army in the mid-1950s, and later graduated from Michigan State University, where he was a member of Lambda...
Mr. Nicholas Lee Morton
Nov 23, 2020
Nicholas Lee Morton, 21, of Louisville, passed away November 23, 2020. Nick was born in Sevierville, TN on May 6, 1999. He is preceded in death by his mother Jamie Leeann Lytle. Nick is survived by his daughter Alina Leeann Morton, twin son and daughter on the way, brother Zachary David Abbott, g-maw Suzanne Lytle, uncle Tommy Lytle, and many...
Margaret Jean Green
Nov 12, 2020
Margaret Jean Green, 86, went to be with Jesus on November 12. She was born in Rogersville, TN in 1934, and lived in Maryville most of her life. She retired from BTR and was a member of Rio Revolution Church. Margaret was proceeded in death by her parents Chester and Ruth Price. She was survived by sisters Katherine, Barbara, and...
Mr. Ralph Herbert Holley
Nov 11, 2020
Ralph Herbert Holley, known to many as “Holley,” was born September 16, 1932 in Decatur, Alabama, and passed in his beloved home on Fort Loudon Lake in Louisville with family on November 11, 2020. He is preceded in death by sisters, Estelle Bolton and Sharon Holley, and also by his son, Arlo/Arthur, whom he joins in celebration of a unique...
Mr. Jack Edward Welch
Nov 9, 2020
Jack Edward Welch, of Maryville, TN, passed away November 9, 2020. Jack was born in Torrence, CA on December 9, 1946. Jack Welch Painting wasn’t just a job to him, it was his life, love and joy. For more than 40 years Jack fraternized, laughed and sweated with the community that he called home for over 60 years. He was...
Mr. Arvine Harold "Smitty" Smith
Nov 9, 2020
Arvine H. Smith aka “Smitty” was owner and operator of Smitty’s Bait and Tackle, 77, of Maryville, TN passed away Monday, November 9, 2020. He is preceded in death by his brothers Chester Lee Smith, Jr. and Charles A. Smith, and grandson Matthew Burchfield. Arvine is survived by his wife of 29 years, Katherine Smith; his daughters Stacy Pinson, Miranda...
Mr. Anthony O'Neil Reidy
Nov 5, 2020
Anthony O'Neil Reidy passed away peacefully at home November 5, 2020 with his wife, daughter, and son-in-law by his side. Anthony was "NOT born in Connecticut." He was born in Ohio, on 3-13-1941 to Dennis and Nellie Reidy. Tony was class president his senior year in high school and a volunteer fireman after graduation. He earned his undergraduate degree from...
Mr. Jeffrey A. Nissen
Nov 3, 2020
Jeffrey A. Nissen of Louisville, TN, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Jeffrey was born on May 4, 1978. He was always a HUGE UT Football fan, Nascar fan, and golfer. One of his favorite pastimes was cruising. Jeffrey is preceded in death by his father Brad Nissen, grandparents Gene and Inez Shellenberg, Al Nissen and Mildred Barton. He is...
Mrs. Doris Alberta Adams Kiefer
Nov 2, 2020
Doris Alberta Adams Kiefer passed away peacefully at Asbury Health Center Maryville, TN on November 2, 2020 at the age of 92. She was born in Iowa where she spent most of her life before moving to Tennessee in 1989. Early in her married life, she helped on the family farm. Later she worked for years in a dental office...