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Ms. Darlene D. Wadlington
Jan 30, 2021
Darlene Dorothy Wadlington, 79 of Maryville, TN passed away on January 30, 2021. Darlene was born on March 29, 1941 in Forest Park, IL When she was a teenager, she won the Miss Forest Park beauty pageant. She later went on to work at Entenmann’s Bakery. Darlene is preceded in death by her parents Albert and Dorothy Scheu and her...
Mr. William Jeffery "Jeff" Keith
Jan 29, 2021
William Jeffery Keith was born 11/1/1963 in Mecklenberg Cty, NC. He passed 1/29/2021 9:05pm at the age of 57. He joins in heaven with his grandparents Robert & Viola Barkley and Ray & Lorraine Reichert. Jeff is survived by his parents Darrell & Jackie Reichert, his loving wife of 37 years, Paulette Cmehil Keith, his sons JJ Keith and Dylan...
Mr. John Henry Spence
Jan 28, 2021
John Henry Spence, 65, of Vonore, TN, passed away suddenly on January 28, 2021. Born on January 25, 1956, John worked for 40 years at Gerdau Ameristeel Plant in Knoxville, TN (currently CMC). He is preceded in death by his parents Henry George and Wanda Doretha Spence. John is survived by his wife of 40 years, Deborah Flynn Spence; son...
Mrs. Peggy Sue Blevins
Jan 19, 2021
Peggy Sue Blevins, 74, of Maryville passed away on January 19, 2021. She was born on September 29, 1946. Peggy served in the Maryville City School food service for more than 20 years. She is preceded in death by her parents Earl and Anna Mae French and her sister Shirley Wood. Peggy is survived by her husband Jim Blevins, daughters...
Mr. Scott McKinley Moffett
Jan 17, 2021
Mr. Scott M. Moffett, 60, of Maryville, passed away January 17, 2021. There will be a Memorial Service to honor Scott on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 1pm. The service will be held at Greenback Memorial Baptist Church. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. Scott McKinley Moffett please visit our Sympathy Store.
Ms. Sharon Odean McKnight
Jan 11, 2021
Sharon Odean McKnight passed away on January 11, 2021 at her home. She is preceded in death by her parents Clayton and Helen Pike, brother Gary Pike, son-in-law Chuck Kinard and daughter-in-law Karen McKnight. Sharon is survived by her sons Mike McKnight and Thomas (Patricia) McKnight, daughter Shelly (Tony) Norman, daughter-in-law Diana Kinard, six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and brother Larry...
Cynthia "Cindy" Lynn Teffeteller Davidson Moore
Jan 10, 2021
Cynthia “Cindy” Lynn Teffeteller Davidson Moore departed this life on 10 January 2021, age 71, from complications due to Covid-19. Cindy was retired from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Veterinary Medicine. She enjoyed spending her days camping, fishing, and with her family and friends. She was known to many for her caring and witty nature. She is preceded...
Mr. Jerry Patrick Jones
Jan 9, 2021
Jerry Patrick Jones, age 73, of Walland, TN passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021. Jerry worked for Alcoa Aluminum Company and Tapoco, Inc. for over 30 years and was a dedicated member and Choir Director at Oakview Baptist Church. He was a hard-working, loving, Godly man who put Christ first in all things he did in life. Jerry was...
Dr. William Chandler Robinson
Jan 9, 2021
William Chandler Robinson, October 25, 1939 - January 9, 2021 His entire life, William Robinson was a reader and scholar. A faculty member in the Graduate School of Information Sciences at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, “Dr. Bill,” as his students affectionately called him, taught and mentored hundreds of graduate students in Library Science. In his almost four decades at...
Mrs. Ashley Lauren Bradish-Runyan
Jan 8, 2021
Ashley Lauren Bradish-Runyan, 39, of Maryville, passed away on January 8, 2021. Preceding in death are grandparents, Byron and Mary Maxine Callicutt, dear cousins Misty Jeffries and Dustin Davis. Survivors include parents, Thomas Bradish of Sarasota, FL, Donna Callicutt Green of Maryville, Husband and Children, Scott, Tyler and Chloe Runyan and longtime best friend Kellie Woods-Turner all of Maryville as...
Mrs. Ottilie "Tilly" Erna Tetzlaff Woody
Jan 5, 2021
OTTILIE “Tilly” WOODY On January 5, 2021 Ottilie Erna Tetzlaff Woody, known by most as Tilly, of Maryville, TN, went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ. Born to Thersa and Heinrich Tetzlaff on October 3, 1929 in Munich, Germany. Tilly is survived by her devoted husband of 47 years, Randall, and her children, Richard (Camey), Ruth (Ronnie), Robert...
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...
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