Local obituaries for Maryville, TN and surrounding counties

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...

Jun 21, 2023

Richard Earl Best, age 45 of Maryville, passed away at his home on June 21, 2023. He graduated from William Blount High and the University of Tennessee. He loved playing football and bass fishing. He was preceded in death by his dad, Earl William Best, Jr.; brother, Adam Lee Best; both sets of grandparents.

He is survived by his wife, Beth...

Jun 16, 2023

Lynn L. Snowden passed away peacefully at his home in Louisville, TN. at the age of 81. Originally, he was a member of Stock Creek Baptist Church until he and his loving wife moved into the Louisville community and became members of Beech Grove Baptist Church.

Lynn worked at KUB in Relay & Test for 43 years until his retirement. He...

Jun 12, 2023

Robert Kirkland, age 85 of Maryville passed away Monday, June 12th at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He was retired from Maryville College with 44 years of service in the maintenance department. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Judy Kay Kirkland; wife of 52 years, E Lucille Kirkland; son, Charles Randall...

Jun 11, 2023

Sherry Bonham, beloved sister, aunt, and friend to many, died on Sunday. Born June 7, 1944, she came into the world weighing two pounds, surprising everyone with her strong will to live and thrive.

After earning her BA degree in English from Maryville College, and a master’s degree in education from the University of Tennessee, she began a career in teaching.

Sherry...

Jun 11, 2023

Vilma Reagan passed away on June 11, 2023, after a long battle with multiple medical issues.

Vilma was born in Panama, in the city of Balboa in the Canal Zone. Her father was Miguel Calobrides. Her mother was Dora Maria Calobrides. Vilma had two siblings, a brother Miguel Calobrides and sister Adelina Maria Calobrides. Vilma married a U.S. Marine, Sgt. Bennie...

Jun 10, 2023

John David Parrish, age 78, passed away peacefully in his home on June 10, 2023. John was a Mason and a member of Prudentia Lodge #719. He was a faithful member of Carpenter's Campground Methodist Church. After graduating from Alcoa High School, he worked as an electrician for ORNL's X-10 plant for more than 30 years.

John was preceded in death...

Jun 2, 2023

Eleanor Jane McCulley Rogers passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023 at the age of 97 in her hometown of Maryville, Tennessee. Her burial is with her family at the historic Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Maryville.

Jane graduated from Maryville High School in 1943 and attended Maryville College. Born and raised on the McCulley family farm in the Mt....