Local obituaries for Maryville, TN and surrounding counties

Jul 28, 2023

Sherry Denise Myers Christian passed away Friday evening, July 28, 2023, at home with her loving husband, Bill Christian and her cherished fur baby, Baby Dumplin by her side. Sherry was very smart, loving, kind and a friend to all.

Sherry was a graduate of Heritage High School and a long-time employee of K-Mart and Tractor Supply. She loved her family,...

Jul 22, 2023

Wanda Ruth Mashburn Whitehead, age 78 of Maryville passed away July 22, 2023, at her home after a battle with cancer. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. She participated in basketball and swimming at Carson-Newman College. She played softball on the church team. She retired from Delta Airlines and later from World Travel. She was an avid Lady...

Jul 20, 2023

Kenneth Charles Sullivan, age 98 of Maryville passed away July 20, 2023, at Morningview Transitional Care, where he has been a resident for 4 years.

Family and friends will meet at 3:00 PM, Sunday, July 23, 2023, for a graveside service at Grandview Pavilion.

Jul 20, 2023

Sandra (Sandy) June Carver, 84, of Maryville entered her heavenly home on July 20th, 2023. Known for her beautiful smile and sweet spirit, she let her light shine brightly. Born August 1st, 1938, in Swain County NC. Her family later relocated to Maryville TN. She graduated from Lanier High School in 1956. She enjoyed playing basketball and softball. She married...

Jul 19, 2023

Kenneth Lee Berry (Ken) passed away in his family home on Wednesday, July 19 in the evening surrounded by loved ones. He was preceded in death by his parents, CK and Madge Berry and beloved brother, Charles Berry. His surviving family includes his wife of 60 ½ years, Dottie, and sons and daughters-in-law Mike and Audrey Berry and Tony and...

Jul 17, 2023

Clyde Joseph (Joe) Black, age 77 passed away on July 17, 2023, in Maryville, Tennessee after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Joe served as a pastor in both the Southern Methodist and the United Methodist Church for more than 50 years. He was a wonderful preacher in the pulpit, a remarkable biblical teacher, active in helping with the children and...

Jul 17, 2023

Alice Marie Pierce, 83, of Walland, entered her heavenly home on Monday, July 17, 2023 at Morning View Transitional Care Center with her family by her side. She was a long time member of Ellejoy Baptist Church. In her younger years, Marie worked at the A&P grocery store where she met her husband Jim. She later worked for Blount County...

Jul 16, 2023

Frank C. Buttler, Sr. was born in Mexico Feb 25, 1930. He grew up near Dallas, TX, served in the US Navy for 4 years on the USS Wright during the Korean War, and married Jean DiGennaro in 1954. They made their home in Birmingham, AL and he sang Barbershop music in many quartets and choruses. His favorite quartet was...

Jul 15, 2023

Mary Sue Goddard, passed away peacefully at the age of 83, with her family by her side. She was a member of Kingdom Hall and loved by many of the members. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Anna Goddard; her siblings, Bill Goddard, Brenda Shiminski; her dog, Kilo.

She is survived by her son, Leslie Allan Goddard...

Jul 13, 2023

Frances Irwin Starritt, age 91 of Maryville, passed away July 13, 2023, at her home. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas (Roe) Starritt; granddaughter, Hope Starritt Weeks; parents, Ernest and Sarah (Cupp) Irwin; sister, Anges Leatherwood; brothers, Lester and Fate Irwin; brother-in-laws, Ernest Davis and Leon Leatherwood; sister-in-laws,...

Jul 12, 2023

Kimberley Mendes, age 38, of Maryville passed away July 12, 2023. She is a member of Partnership Christian Church. She worked as a registered nurse and loved providing for others and sharing her faith. She always had a smile on her face and was kind to everyone she met.

She is survived by her husband, Alex; her children, John Victor (8),...

Jul 9, 2023

Timothy Ray Van Hoozier, age 65 of Louisville, passed away July 9, 2023. Tim was a former student at West High School, where he ran cross-country, was Homecoming King, and served proudly as the manager of the football team. He worked at Ft. Sanders Hospital for 20 years.

He is survived by parents, Jerry and Martha Van Hoozier, Ruth Van Hoozier;...

Jul 4, 2023

Robert Lee Rutherford, age 84 of Maryville, passed away July 4, 2023, at UT Medical Center. He was a Veteran serving in the U.S. Army with the rank of SP4. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jean Rutherford; parents, Oliver and Eva Ratledge Rutherford; brothers, Kenneth Rutherford, John Rutherford.

Survivors include his son, Bobby Rutherford; daughter and son-in-law,...

Jul 2, 2023

Irene Downey Best, on July 2, 2023, our beloved mom went home to be with our Heavenly Father and our earthly Dad and all of our loved ones who have gone on before. She is preceded in death by her husband, Oscar “Gabby” Best, mother and father, brothers, and sisters. She is survived by her children: Terry (Treva) Best, Randy...

Jun 30, 2023

Jun 30, 2023

Joseph Ray Robbins, age 39, of Maryville passed away June 30, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee Robbins and Sharon Holder.

He was a loving father and husband to his wife, Ashley Robbins and children, Isabela and Tori Robbins; sister and brother-in-law, Connie and Tony Franklin; stepfather, Donald Holder; niece, Jillian; nephew, Henry.

The family will receive friends...

Jun 30, 2023

Brownlie, Richard Anthony, age 79 of Walland, passed away after a courageous year and a half battle with cancer on Friday, June 30, 2023. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and a good friend to many. He was preceded in death by his parents, Smith Asher Brownlie and Annabelle Johnson Brownlie, one brother and two sisters. He is...

Jun 29, 2023

Connie Ann Grindle, age 65, passed away June 29, 2023, at Dayton, TN. She attended Foothills Church. She graduated from Pellissippi and UT. She retired from DCS. She loved doing art, traveling, and remodeling. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Grindle; mother, Gertrude Carlstrom; brother, Chris Carlstrom.

She is survived by her children, Becky (David) Baker, Jason (Sara)...

Jun 25, 2023

Edward “Ed” Lynn Murphy, age 72 of Maryville, passed away June 25, 2023. He was a member of Lamplight Full Gospel Church.

He is survived by his wife, Judy Murphy; sisters, Faye Hembree and Jody Hamby; brother-in-law, Clifford Brown.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 PM, Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Lamplight Full Gospel Church and the service will follow at...

Jun 22, 2023

Sandra Faye Umholtz, née Lambert, died in the early morning of Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the age of 81. Born in Ripley, WV on January 18, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Gatha Lambert, Sr. She was a daughter, sister, mother, military wife, and a member of Southside Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN.

She is preceded...