Local obituaries for Maryville, TN and surrounding counties

Oct 24, 2023

Anna Lou Simerly (Bird), 82, Maryville, TN passed away Tuesday October 24th with her family by her side.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Harold Simerly. Her parents William & Ruby Williams. Siblings William Otis, Sarah Compton, Claude, Paul and Kenneth Williams.

Anna is survived by her sons Randy (Terry) Simerly, Eddie (Tammy) Simerly. Brother Charles (Rhonda)...

Oct 23, 2023

Barbara Harrill Phillips, 93 of Maryville, passed away Monday, October 23 at home surrounded by family and friends. Barbara was the daughter of Floyd Harrill and Ruth Humphrey Harrill. She is preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Max Phillips and daughter Mary Brumbaugh. Survivors include daughter, Debra Wilson (Mike); granddaughter, Amy; son in law, Ray Brumbaugh.

Arrangements are...

Oct 22, 2023

Mary Alice (Thompson) Murrin McGinnis, age 71, of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 22nd with family by her side. Mary Alice, commonly know as Alice, is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Kathleen Thompson; her sidekick, Tigger; husband, Barry “Skip” Murrin, mother and father-in-law, H.T., Jr. and Jean Murrin; mother-in-law, Barbara McGinnis;...

Oct 21, 2023

William “Donnie” Rawls, age 60, unexpectedly passed away on October 21, 2023. Donnie graduated from Alcoa High School Class of 1981. He was an avid car salesman for Mazda of Knoxville for many years and never met a stranger. He loved his Alcoa Tornadoes and Tennessee Vols, his blood ran orange and white. He was preceded in death by his...

Oct 19, 2023

David D. Ogle, 69, of Maryville, TN found peace on Thursday, October 19th, 2023.

He was born on February 14, 1954, to the late Donald and Irma (nee Schaar) Ogle in Oakfield, WI. Dave worked for Denso for 25 years and has been retired for about 10 years. Dave has since spent his time volunteering in community groups, primarily Kiwanis where...

Oct 17, 2023

Nancy Koontz Arp of Walland, TN passed away on October 17, 2023. Survivors include husband, David Arp; daughter Regina (Ken) Warnell; sons Mitch (Kathy) and Todd (Amy) Hazelwood; several grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. 

The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 PM Friday October 20, 2023, at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home and the service will follow at 7:00...

Oct 16, 2023

Richard J. “Dick” Bailey, age 78, passed away peacefully at home on October 16, 2023; born in Kankakee, Illinois, he moved with his parents to Alcoa in 1950. Predeceased by his parents Dr. Joel F. and Arlene Bailey; and sister Betty Jo Bailey Mosser, Carrolton, GA.

Survived by his loving wife Barbara A. Bailey; son Michael J. Bailey (Jennifer), Friendsville; daughter...

Oct 16, 2023

Garrett David McAmis passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023. He was 18 years old. Garrett grew up in Knoxville, had attended South Doyle High School, and was employed at Take 5 in Maryville, TN.

Garrett was very good with his hands and enjoyed working on things. He could fix almost anything. He loved video games, driving, music, and the family...

Oct 16, 2023

THE REV. G. KENNETH GATES, DIED Monday 10/16/2023, HAVING LIVED 92 YEARS.

He was born and grew up in Nyack, New York, where he graduated from high school. In those war years he served in the Volunteer Fire Department and the Ambulance Corps.

With an enabling scholarship, he graduated from Franklin College in Indiana, Magna Cum Laude, having been elected to the...

Oct 14, 2023

Robert, lovingly known as Bob or Beau, was born July 23, 1940 in Santa Monica, California. He traveled cross country with his mother and two sisters on the train to live in New York, which is probably why he loved trains his entire life! He lived in several of the boroughs of New York until he turned eighteen and enlisted...

Oct 12, 2023

Daniel Lee Merriman passed away Thursday morning, October 12, 2023, at the Blount Memorial Hospital, following years-long courageous battles with heart and cardiovascular issues. Born in Knoxville on April 3, 1950, Dan was educated in the public schools of Maryville and then graduated from the University of Tennessee with BS and JD degrees. Following that, he attended the Emory University...

Oct 11, 2023

Claude H. Sterling, Jr. went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 11, 2023. He was greeted by his wife of 65 years, Betty Tullock Sterling; son, Mark Sterling; granddaughter, Raven Sterling.

C.H. was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 28, 1931, to Claude and Ada Gilbert Sterling. He was a graduate of Maryville High School and...

Oct 9, 2023

James “Eddie” Potter, age 68, of Maryville, TN passed away on October 9,2023. Eddie was born on October 15, 1954, and graduated from Porter High School in 1972.

He was a well-known artist for his love for music, art, paint and bodywork. He was a songwriter as well. He loved Christ the Lord and Savior.

He was preceded in death by his...

Oct 4, 2023

James George (Jamie) Dunlap, passed away peacefully at home on October 4, 2023. He was an avid hunter and will be greatly missed by family and friends. He was preceded by his father and stepmother, James Lee and Pat Gryder Dunlap; grandparents, George Lee and Margaret Dunlap, Gene and Eura Lee Gryder; several aunts and uncles; cousin, Shawn Tuck.

He is...

Oct 4, 2023

James Haworth – Today I lost my husband and best friend, James Haworth. He left behind 2 sons, 2 daughters and a sister, all of whom he loved dearly. With his request, there will not be a memorial service. He wants his friends and family to not have a scheduled time to grieve/celebrate. We have lost the most wonderful, kind...

Oct 3, 2023

Margaret Mary Belko Lewis, age 82, of Maryville passed away October 3, 2023, at her home. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Pauline Belko; sisters, Verna, Pauline, Mary; brothers, Johnny, George, Andy, Eddie; mother-in-law, Rose Bailey.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Kenneth...

Oct 1, 2023

Oct 1, 2023

Armando Enrique Garcia of Maryville, TN passed away on October 1st, 2023.

Armando was born December 15th, 1931 to Jose Luis & Maria D Garcia in Guanajay, Cuba. Armando emigrated to Tennessee with his brother Luis around 1949 to attend college. Armando enlisted with the United States Army where he proudly served in Korea. He began working as a draftsman and...

Sep 30, 2023

Charles Young hastened off to glory to meet his family who have gone on to glory and he will linger near the Eastern Gate for the rest of his family who are waiting on him.

Charles Thomas Young, eighty-one (81), passed peacefully in his home on September 30, 2023 with his loving, caregiving wife, Donna, by his side. Charles suffered with...

Sep 26, 2023

GIFFIN, ERMA V., age 89, of Maryville, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023 in her home. Erma was a woman of dignity, grace, and beauty whose gift was love. She was warm and caring and deeply loved by her family and friends. Erma had a successful career with the Alcoa Aluminum Company for several years. She was a Christian who often...