Local obituaries for Maryville, TN and surrounding counties
Irene Carson Thomas Gamble
Apr 13, 2023
Irene Carson Thomas Gamble, age 100 of Maryville, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Brookdale Sandy Springs. She recently celebrated her 100th birthday and was a 1942 graduate of Porter High School. She was the widow of former state representative, J.R. Gamble, Jr. She was the mother of Roy Gamble, a former Blount County commissioner. She spent most of...
Edith Hope (Shields) Abbott
Apr 13, 2023
Abbott, Edith Hope (Shields), 78, of Friendsville, met her Lord and Savior Thursday, April 13, 2023.
September 13, 1944 – April 13, 2023
A beloved wife of 62 years, mother, Mamaw & great Mamaw Edith met her Lord and Savior Thursday, April 13, 2023.
Born in Townsend, Edith grew up with four brothers she loved dearly. Edith enjoyed playing basketball in high school...
Charles Eugene (Gene) Simcox
Apr 12, 2023
Charles Eugene (Gene) Simcox met his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 12, 2023. Charles was approaching his 97th birthday. He is preceded in death by his wife of 66 years Mildred Marie Simcox, daughter Jo Ann Young, daughter-in-law Janet Simcox, sisters Naomi Hatmaker, Rose Goins, grandsons Kevin and Charley Simcox and a great grandson. Charles has been a...
Ella Mae Luce
Apr 10, 2023
On Monday April 10th, 2023 the Lord called Ella Mae (Harry) Luce home. She was born on June 16th, 1936 to Harvey E. Harry Jr and Ella Mae (Harry) Lawrence in Berkley, MI.She was adopted, loved, and raised shortly after by her paternal grandparents Harvey E. Harry III & Ethel (Snook) Harry. Ella Mae graduated from Berkely High School in...
John (Sonny) Hurst
Apr 8, 2023
John (Sonny) Hurst, age 78, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Margie Hurst; sister, Edith Newport (Ed); sister-in-law, Sharon LeQuire; brother-in-law; Clay Pritchett. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Judith Pritchett Hurst; sister, Mary Hurst Walker; children, Stacy Hubbard (Tim); Travers Hurst, Wendy...
William Thomas "Tommy" Thompson
Apr 8, 2023
William Thomas “Tommy” Thompson, age 67 of Maryville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Saturday, April 8, 2023, at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Susan Thompson; parents, Raymond and Kathleen Thompson; brother and sister-in-law, Buddy and Glenda Thompson; brothers-in-law, Homer Chapman, Jerry Ferguson, Arvil Goins, and Barry Murrin; sister-in-law, Mary Thompson. Survivors include his daughters,...
Lois Louise Farrier
Apr 7, 2023
Lois Louise Farrier, age 67, passed away Friday April 7, 2023, at Sweetwater Hospital. She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church, Knoxville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvel M. and Lois Faye Goodloe. Survivors include her sisters, Katharine Goodloe Bryant, and Carol Goodloe Mathewson and her husband Phil; numerous nieces and nephews; special friend, Dr....
Vestal Lee "Cubbie" Pilkington
Apr 5, 2023
Vestal Lee “Cubbie” Pilkington, age 93, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, with his family by his side. He entered the gates of Glory, to be with his Lord and Savior forever. He loved his family, the Lord and his church family. He loved gospel music and sitting and talking with family and friends. He retired from Operating Engineers as...
Mary "Ruth" Light Fox
Apr 4, 2023
Mary "Ruth" Light Fox passed away on April 4th at home in Maryville, TN. She was born on July 11, 1942, in Silva, North Carolina. As the daughter of a U.S. Park Ranger, she grew up and lived in several places including Ravensford next to the North Carolina headquarters of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park; Bryson City, NC; Gatlinburg,...
Teresa Lynn Rogers
Apr 3, 2023
Teresa Lynn Rogers, age 49 of Maryville, passed away Monday April 3, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Hicks Sr. and Kay Swaney; brother, Clarence Hicks Jr. Survivors include her husband, Ryan Rogers; daughters, Rachel Potter Sanchez (Omar) and Jessica Leann Dean (Kenny); son Ryan Scott Rogers, Jr.; grandchildren, Lariza Sophia Marie Sanchez, Keynan Dean and...
James Lester Mcbrayer
Apr 2, 2023
James (Big Jim) Lester McBrayer, age 80 of Maryville passed away April 2, 2023 at his home. He was a member and deacon of Hopewell Baptist Church. He was the owner of Jim’s Citgo, one of the last full-service gas stations in Blount County. He was an avid fisherman and spent a lot of time teaching his kids and grandkids...
Lawrence Wayne Pierce
Apr 1, 2023
Lawrence Wayne Pierce, 76, of Atlanta, GA, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023. Wayne was born April 17, 1946, and grew up in the Ellejoy community in Seymour. He was a 1964 graduate of Porter High School and attended the University of Tennessee before completing his undergraduate degree at East Tennessee State University. After graduation, he moved to Atlanta to...
Ina Lee Law Sullivan
Mar 30, 2023
Ina Lee Law Sullivan 88 of Blount County, Tennessee passed peacefully at her daughter's home in Kettering, Ohio on 3-30-2023.
She and her husband, James were married June 1, 1950 in Alcoa, Tennessee. Together they had 5 Children. She was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. She loved the Lord and served him in many capacities as a teacher, preacher, singer...
Marian Chambers Harrison
Mar 28, 2023
Marian Chambers Harrison, age 95, passed away March 28, 2023. She was born in Alcoa, TN to the late James Phillip Chambers and Zora Collins Chambers.
She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Fields Harrison, daughter Ellen Harrison, and infant son Benjamin Harrison.
She is survived by her daughters Elaine Jollay (James), Cheryl Pratt, son David Harrison (Oana), grandchildren Aaron...
Henrietta Farley Hock
Mar 27, 2023
Henrietta Farley Hock, age 97 passed peacefully and into God’s eternal care on March 26, 2023.after a battle with Alzheimer’s. She is now forever freed from this horrible disease.
Henrietta was born to Henry and Tabytha (Gregory) Farley on May 25, 1925, in Maryville, and she resided in Maryville nearly her entire life. She was an Everett Bulldog, Class of 1943,...
Marshall Williams
Mar 26, 2023
The world lost a great man with the passing of Marshall Williams, 64, of Walland, who left us on Sunday, March 26th for his heavenly home. Marshall was beloved by countless people across East Tennessee and beyond for his quick wit, infectious smile, selfless attitude, and kind and compassionate spirit. Marshall never met a stranger, and he could empathize with...

James Howard Mccall
Mar 25, 2023
James Howard McCall, age 83 of Greenback, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023, at home. He was a veteran of the US Army and was retired from Alcoa. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie Jean Chambers McCall; parents, James Ollie and Elsie Irene McCall. He is survived by his daughters, Lisa A. Latham (Donald F. Suttles) and...
Devin Scott Lapalm
Mar 23, 2023
Devin Scott LaPalm, 31, passed unexpectedly March 23, 2023. Devin was born November 21, 1991 in Dearborn, Michigan. He and his family eventually made their way down to Tennessee where he graduated from Seymour High School. After high school, Devin joined the Army and was stationed at Fort Benning in Georgia. He later medically retired and returned home to Seymour,...
Dr. John Henry Franklin
Mar 21, 2023
Dr. John Henry Franklin, age 85, left this earth and entered his eternal home in Heaven on Tuesday March 21st. Known to many as Brother John, he pastored several Southern Baptist churches for 56 years in Mississippi, Texas & Tennessee. After retiring he was also employed at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home & Blount Discount Pharmacy.
In his own words: “The direction...
Kathleen Bethaney Coning Butler
Mar 18, 2023
Kathleen Bethaney Coning Butler
Born: September 23, 1934 Died: March 18, 2023
Kathleen Bethaney Butler, 88, of Carpenters Campground, was at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 18, when the time of her departure arrived. She had fought a good fight, finished her course, and kept the faith. She stepped forward to receive the crown of righteousness laid up for...
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