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Linda L. Tilley

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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....

Cindy Lou Gardner

Cindy Lou Gardner

May 8, 2023

Cindy Lou Gardner, passed away on May 8, 2023.  Cindy is preceded in death by her parents George Mahlon Maines Sr. and Charlotte Lorraine Maines, brother George Mahlon Maines Jr., sister Toni Anne Pavon, and furr babies Lillian the dog, Leroy and Dolly Hazel. Cindy is survived by her husband Thomas Martin Gardner Sr., first born daughter Jessica Lorraine Winston...

Melissa Ann Franklin

Melissa Ann Franklin

May 5, 2023

Melissa Ann Franklin, 66, of Maryville, TN passed away May 5, 2023.  Melissa is preceded in death by her husband Verlin Franklin.  She is survived by her sister Cecilia, brother Robert, stepson Marvin (Diann), grand daughter Melissa (James) and great grand daughter Loreli.  Melissa graduated from Maryville College and was a traveling nursing home administrator.  The family will gather to...

Gerald "Jerry" Carter Stephens

Gerald "Jerry" Carter Stephens

May 3, 2023

Gerald “Jerry” Carter Stephens, age 91, died peacefully at MorningView Transitional Care Center in Maryville, Tennessee with family by his side. Gerald was born on September 11, 1931 in Anniston, Alabama, the son of  Cecil and Bertie (Carter) Stephens. He graduated from Piedmont High School in 1949 and joined the Air Force. Upon completion of basic training at Lackland Air...

James Edmond Cobb

James Edmond Cobb

May 3, 2023

Beloved Alcoa High School teacher, James Edmond (Jim) Cobb, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2023, at the age of 92.

Mr. Cobb was preceded in death by his parents, Edmond and Ruby Cobb of Florence, Alabama, and sister Fidelia Cobb Campbell. He is survived by his brother, Richard M. Cobb of Tuscaloosa Alabama. He is also preceded in death...

Paul Edward Browning

Paul Edward Browning

May 2, 2023

Paul Browning, age 59, passed away May 2nd at his home.

Preceded in death by his life partner Gwen Glisson, stepdad William Cooper, sister Mary Angel Cooper, and stepbrother Donnie Cooper.

Survived by his mother Mary Cooper, brother Luke Manna, stepbrother David Cooper, and stepsisters Sheree Moody, Kay Carpenter, and Kathy Cooper. Known as “Papaw Paul” by his grandchildren and...

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