Local obituaries for Maryville, TN and surrounding counties

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...

Sep 26, 2023

Tommy Wayne Hodge, 82 of Maryville, passed away peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior, on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Blount Memorial Hospital. Tommy attended Dotson Memorial Church and was a member for many years.

Tommy was born in Jefferson County on August 14, 1941. He worked for ALCOA as a supervisor in the pot rooms for almost 25...

Sep 25, 2023

Rev. Kenneth Lee Martin, at the age of 73, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 25, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and Pastor. He was married to his high school sweetheart for fifty-three years. Together they shared a life they loved full of camping, fishing, and traveling. He loved spending time...

Sep 24, 2023

Mary Kathleen Bach Stewart passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24th, at the age of 101. She is preceded in death by her husband Jack Bates Stewart and daughter Sandra Stewart Murphy. Survived by her granddaughter, Melisa Murphy Rotton and husband Jeffrey Connor Rotton, great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn Murphy Rotton and great-grandson, Preston Stewart Connor Rotton as well as her nephew Jake...

Sep 15, 2023

Phyllis Young West 92, of Maryville, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2023 after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her family.

Preceded in death by her husband of 52 years William H. West and her son Jeffrey Scott West. Phyllis is survived by

her two remaining children, Stephen West of Ft Lauderdale, John West of Knoxville and their wives Leonora...

Sep 15, 2023

Margaret Mary (Evans) Abbott, affectionately known as “Peggy”, was born on March 17, 1932, and passed on to heaven September 15, 2023. Peggy’s life was marked by her compassion for others, generosity, and steadfast commitment to service and her faith.

Peggy Abbott grew up in Trenton, New Jersey, where her mother settled after immigrating through Ellis Island from Scotland. At 18...

Sep 10, 2023

Gerald Edward Brimer, 88, of Louisville, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Napoleon V. and Elizabeth Cate Brimer; son John A. Brimer and grandson Jonathan E. Crabtree. 

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Virginia Muller Brimer; sister, Martha Brimer Warren; children, Teresa Gilmore and husband Don, Mark...

Sep 6, 2023

Linda Ann Keller West passed away in her sleep on September 6, 2023. She was born May 7, 1939. She graduated from Everett High School and LSU Banking School. Linda was active in many community functions. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Anna French Keller; brother, Warren Keller.

Survivors include her husband, Jerry West; daughters, Kimberly Addonizio,...

Sep 3, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of Robert Negele after a long battle with illness. He went to be with Jesus, Our Lord and Savior on September 3, 2023. He really enjoyed the outdoors. Robert liked riding his motorcycle. Loved fishing and even ice fishing and not to forget cooking/grilling. He was always hunting for a new recipe to...

Sep 3, 2023

John “Jack” Martin Cooper passed away peacefully on Sunday September 3, 2023 in Maryville, TN. He was surrounded by family in his final days. John was 94 years old.

John served in the Navy prior to attending Slippery Rock University where he studied Education. After teaching high school he attended Carnegie Mellon, receiving his degree in Mechanical Engineering. John worked at...

Sep 2, 2023

Roy Nelson Hicks, 92, passed away September 2, 2023. Roy graduated from Everett High School. He served in the United States Air Force as a Staff Sargent from July 17, 1952, to July 16, 1956. He retired from American General Life Insurance as an agent with 35+ years’ service. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Earl...

Sep 1, 2023

Doris Tippins Eaves, age 98 of Maryville, passed away at her home on September 1, 2023. She was a member of Monte Vista Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. “Bud” Eaves; parents, Willie and Beatie Tippins; 7 siblings including her twin sister; son-in-law, Mark Brooks.

She is survived by her daughters, Pam Brooks, Lee Ann...

Sep 1, 2023

Dorothy M. Adams, age 90 of Maryville passed away September 1, 2023.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM, Friday, September 8, 2023, at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home and the service will follow at 1:00 PM with John Baker officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Blount County Animal Shelter.

Sep 1, 2023

Barbara Massie, age 66, of Maryville passed away September 1, 2023. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Stella Mae Heistand.

She is survived by her daughter, Tasha Williams; son, Christopher Massie; daughter, Maria Jarrell; son, Adam Stanford; grandchildren, Kali Williams, Nayla Justo, Ian Williams, Amanda Bradley, Noah Massie, Kiera...

Aug 31, 2023

Ruby Nell Hutsell, age 79, of Maryville passed away August 31, 2023, at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Memorial Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, James Hutsell; parents, Henry Jackson and Polly Jane Murphy; sisters, Becky, Gladys, Ann, and Blanche; brothers, Jerry, Bob, Gene, and Tud.

She is survived by her...

Aug 30, 2023

Billy Joe Bain, 87, of Louisville passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023. He was the owner of Bain Metal Fabricators and was active in the construction industry in Blount County for over 40 years, including serving as President of the Homebuilders Association.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Anderson and Mae Bain; brothers, Anderson Jr., Gene, Fred, Pete, and...