Local obituaries for Maryville, TN and surrounding counties

Nov 25, 2001

Tiller, W. Frank age 81 of Maryville died Sunday November 25th 2001 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Broadway United Methodist Church and was retired from Martin Marietta. He was preceded in death by his parents, Newton I. and Floree Hughes Tiller. Survivors include: wife, Esther Cheek Tiller; sons and daughters-in-law, Barry Frank and Adele Tiller of...

Nov 23, 2001

STEPHENS, Carl Edward, age 88 of Sarasota, FL, died Friday, November 23, 2001, in Sarasota. He was born on January 27,1913 in Crestview, TN and moved to Sarasota in 1959 from Nashville. He was an attorney for Genesco Shoe Corp., and had been an American history teacher and high school football coach at Lenoir City High School. He received a...

Nov 22, 2001

Janie Teeters - age 54 of Greenback, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2001 at U.T. Medical Center. She was a member of Bakers Creek Presbyterian Church where she was an Elder. Survivors include her husband, Arthur Teeters; son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Kathy Teeters; son, Bryan Teeters, all of Greenback; grandchildren, Nicholas Teeters, Dillion Teeters, and Morgan Teeters; mother, Dorothy...

Nov 21, 2001

BENSON, Goldie Holloway, age 88 of Maryville, died Wednesday, November 21, 2001, at Fairpark Healthcare Center. She attended Williamson Chapel United Methodist Church. Survivors include: husband, Charles E. “Derby” Benson; sons and daughters-in-law, Joe and Martha Benson of Maryville, Paul and Tammy Benson of Chattanooga, Don and Camilla Benson of Maryville; grandchildren, Gwen Benson, Travis Benson, Marshall Benson all of...

Nov 19, 2001

ANDERSON, Kathryn Marie, age 42 of Maryville, died Monday, November 19, 2001, at East Tennessee Baptist Hospital. She was the East Coast Operations Customer Service Warranty Manager for Malibu Ski Boats. Survivors include: husband, Chuck Anderson of Maryville; parents, Catherine Lorden Santoni and Albert Santoni of Fripp Island, SC; sister and husband, Nina and Steve Zodtner of Wayne, PA; brothers...

Nov 16, 2001

QUILLEN, Naomi Robbins, age 83 of Mentor, TN, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2001, at Blount Memorial Hospital. A member of Immanuel United Methodist Church, she was preceded in death by her parents, James W. and Della George Robbins, and two sisters, Alyene Wray and Hazel McClanahan. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Ray J. Quillen;...

Nov 16, 2001

THOMPSON, Charles B., age 71 of Maryville, died Friday, November 16, 2001, at Blount Memorial Hospital. Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, Billy Charles and Kathern Thompson; daughter and son-in-law, Deborah Lynn and Richard Leming; grandchildren, Annette and husband Richard McNutt, Billy and wife Sara Thompson, Daniel Thompson, Kristy Thompson and Johnny Leming; great grandchildren, Ryan McNutt, Brandon McNutt and Madison...

Nov 15, 2001

LONG, Velma L., age 87 of Maryville, who formerly lived at Wellington Place, died Thursday, November 15, 2001, at Colonial Hills Nursing Center. She was a member of Pecks Memorial United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Homer R. Long. Survivors include: children, Charles and Virginia Long of Griffin, GA, Lila and Richard Whitt of Venice,...

Nov 14, 2001

MCKEEHAN, James Richard, age 55 of Maryville, died Wednesday, November 14, 2001, at U. T. Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by an infant daughter; his father, Hoyte J. McKeehan and grandparents, Zeke and Cora Amburn and Cleve and Winnie McKeehan. Survivors include: wife, Alice Hughes McKeehan of Maryville; daughter and son-in-law, Connie...

Nov 12, 2001

BALDWIN, Wilma Ruth, age 80 of Maryville, died Monday, November 12, 2001, at Fairpark Healthcare Center. She was a member of West Maryville Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Lester B. Baldwin; parents, Grover and Ethel Isbell; brother, Kyle Isbell; sisters, Loy Branch and Dean Ellis. Survivors include: sons and daughters-in-law, Robert K. and Cathy Baldwin,...

Nov 11, 2001

LINDSEY, Betty Ruth, age 76 of Maryville, passed away at 9:05 p.m. Sunday, November 11, 2001, at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Third Street Baptist Church in Maryville. She is a native of Blount County and has lived her entire life in this area. Her life was consumed with her love for her family and the Lord....

Nov 9, 2001

James Odell Smith - age 62 of Maryville Passed away Friday, November 9, 2001 at his home. He was a member of Alcoa First Baptist Church, was retired from ALCOA with 27 years of service and was a member of the ALCOA 25 Year Club. He was also employed at Crown Automotive. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his...

Nov 7, 2001

BRIGHT, Ruth Tulloch, age 88 of Maryville, died Wednesday, November 7, 2001, at Colonial Hills Nursing Home. She was a longtime member of New Providence Presbyterian Church where she served as the Wedding Reception Coordinator in Westminster Hall. In addition, she was a member of the Quilting Circle. Mrs. Bright was a proud member of the National Society of the...

Nov 4, 2001

Ousley, Virginia M. age 81 of Maryville died Friday November 2, 20001 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Monte Vista Baptist Church, and worked for several years as a volunteer at Blount Memorial Hospital. She is pre-ceded in death by her husband Earnest “Radio” Ousley and a daughter Carolyn Hines. She is survived by her daughter and...

Nov 4, 2001

James Charles “Dizzy Deane Jr. age 73 of Maryville passed away Friday, October 2, 2001 at Fairpark Nursing Center. Dizzy was born in Harlan County Kentucky July 25, 1928. He spent his childhood years in Rogersville, TN. and in Eagleton Village. He picked up his nickname “Dizzy” as a youngster and like the famous ballplayer with the same nickname, he...

Nov 3, 2001

Nov 2, 2001

BROWN, Walter, L., of Maryville, died Friday, November 2, 2001. He was in the Army/Air Force for 4 years, was employed at Alcoa Aluminum Company as an Industrial Truck Driver for 40 years and was a member of the 25 Year Service Club. He was preceded in death by his mother, Emma Lawson Brown Trentham; father, William Jasper Brown; brother,...

Nov 1, 2001

SAULSBURY, Anne B., age 74 of Clinton, formerly of Maryville, died Thursday, November 1, 2001 at Windwood Health and Rehab Center in Clinton. She was a member of Maryville First United Methodist Church and was a retired bookkeeper for Brown Freight Lines. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Saulsbury. Survivors include: daughters and sons-in-law, Pat and James...

Oct 27, 2001

James Leon Marshall - age 66 of Louisville Passed away Saturday, October 27, 2001 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jo Marshall; son, Roy Edward Marshall; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Marshall; brother, Gary Marshall. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Benny and Robin Marshall, of Louisville, Mike and Vickie Marshall, of Greenback, Danny...

Oct 24, 2001

ONKS, Dexter Vondell, age 78 of Louisville, died Wednesday, October 24, 2001. She attended Cornerstone Fellowship Church and was preceded in death by a son, Ricky and her parents, Ezra and Millie Drake. Survivors include: husband, George Onks; sons and daughters-in-law, Dexter and Sherri Onks, Steve and Phyllis Onks; daughter, Lisa Loope; daughter-in-law, Diane Onks; grandchildren, Greg Smart, Greg Onks,...