Local obituaries for Maryville, TN and surrounding counties

Jul 15, 2022

Jackie Martin Beckwith died peacefully in Knoxville, TN on July 15, 2022 at the age of 80. She was proceeded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Howard Beckwith; her father who died in World War II, Jack Harold Martin; mother Rena Jones Elkins; and Luther Burl Elkins who lovingly raised her; her sister Fern Stooksbury; brother Kern...

Jul 15, 2022

Harold F. “Doc” Watkins, age 73 of Maryville, passed away July 15, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Susie Watkins; son and daughter-in-law, Shane and Bev Watkins; grandsons, Josh Watkins, Samuel Watkins; granddaughter, Madison Watkins; 4 great-grandchildren; sister, Rena Foster; brother, Richard Watkins. No services are planned.

Jul 9, 2022

Irene Elizabeth Comer, 85 of Maryville moved to her heavenly home on July 9th. She was one of 14 children of Luther & Lillian (Badgett) Bailey. She is survived by son Rick, grandson, Travis and Great granddaughter Abigail Comer of Orland, CA. Sister Kathyrene (Edward) Gibbs, brother Larry (Jeanette) Bailey. 5 stepchildren, 18 step-grandchildren, 33 step greatgrandchildren and 1 step...

Jul 8, 2022

James Arthur Blodgett, age 80, of Maryville, TN went home to be with Jesus on July 7, 2022. James (Jim) was born on May 20, 1942 in Williams, Oregon. He graduated with a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Oregon State University. He spent much of his career managing petroleum drilling operations in California, Texas, and Louisiana and finished his career...

Jul 7, 2022

Gladys Lamar Frye McDaniel, 94 of Maryville, daughter of the late Charles and Lou E Myers Frye, passed away peacefully July 7th, 2022, in Campbellsville Kentucky. Gladys was born in Walland, TN on July 19, 1927. After graduation from Walland High School, Gladys worked several retail jobs in Maryville, but most people remember Gladys when she worked at the White...

Jul 6, 2022

David Lee Staley, Sr. went to be with the Lord on July 6, 2022. He was surrounded by family, and his dear friends during his passing. He is survived by his wife, Betty; his son, Doc Staley and his wife, Monica, Doug Staley and his wife, Patty; his daughter, Debbie Dunlap, and her husband Brian. Surviving siblings, Charles Staley of...

Jul 6, 2022

Carl Hickman of Maryville died suddenly on July 6, 2022. He was born September 9, 1936 in Bradley County, TN to the late Virgil and Lorene (Rollins) Hickman and raised in Blount County. Carl graduated from Everett High School and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Tennessee. He served in the U.S. Army, and had a long...

Jun 29, 2022

Shirley Faye Proffitt Anderson, age 83 departed this life for her eternal home on June 29, 2022, at Life Care Center of Blount County. Shirley was born July 7, 1938, in Sevierville. She was the daughter of Arthur Proffitt and Berthan McCarter Proffitt. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Milas; her parents; brothers, Olin Proffitt, Hugh Proffitt. She...

Jun 26, 2022

Christopher Taylor Bowman (30) passed away at his home on Sunday, June 26. Taylor was a life-long Blount County resident, previously served in the United States Navy and is a graduate of Heritage High School. Taylor is survived by his wife, Megan Lee Bowman, his sisters Leah Runyan (Kyle) and Rachel Austin (Hugh; nieces Sophia and Lily), brother-in-law Conner Overly,...

Jun 25, 2022

Charles Franklin Rutherford (November 11, 1960 - June 25, 2022) Charlie was born on November 11, 1960, and grew up in Tazewell County, Virginia; and he literally grew up and into his “Tall Man” stature of 6’5” which allowed him to excel on the basketball court at his alma mater, Tazewell High School. During his playing time with the Bulldogs,...

Jun 24, 2022

Christine McCall Blankenship age 83 of Greenback, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022. She was a member of Greenback First Presbyterian Church where she enjoyed playing the organ. Preceded in death by her parents, Charles O. and Edith Ilene McCall; sisters Mary Charles McCall, Rachel McCall Ragain, and Jean McCall Strum; aunt Louise Parsons; nephew Rusty Ragain. Survivors include her...

Jun 23, 2022

Jun 23, 2022

Martha Helen (Clayman) McFarland (91) of Asbury Place, Maryville, TN, passed away on June 23, 2022, at Asbury Place. She was born May 11, 1931, in Kingsport, TN to W. Edgar Clayman, Sr. and Ruby (McCoy) Clayman. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 59 years, the Rev. Gerald Hart McFarland, a United Methodist Minister...

Jun 16, 2022

Margaret “Peggie” Rose Marks passed away peacefully on June 16, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy. Peggie was born on July 28, 1952, in Sevierville, TN. She grew up in Maryville, TN, where she graduated from Everett High School in 1969 at the age of 16. She went...

Jun 15, 2022

Miller, Wanda L., 79, passed away on June 15th after a long illness. She was born on June 21, 1942, in Lancaster, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Mary Fritz Brownell and LaVern Brownell of Stitzer, Wisconsin. She is survived in death by her husband of 57 years, Oscar E. Miller of Maryville, TN; her...

Jun 13, 2022

Whitehead, Herold, 93, passed away on June 13, 2022. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, retiring after 20 years of service and achieving the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. During his time in the military, he was stationed in England, France, and Thailand, while also traveling widely throughout Europe and East Asia. Preceded in death by...

Jun 11, 2022

Hank (Henry) Lee Shroyer, 70, a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, died unexpectedly in his home in Maryville, Tennessee on June 11th, 2022. Hank was born on April 8th, 1952, in Huntington, Indiana but spent most of his life in Florida until he moved to Tennessee in 2001 to be with his aging mother. Hank was a mechanic and...

Jun 10, 2022

No services are planned.

Jun 9, 2022

Billy Joe Reagan was born 11/12/1950 and passed 6/9/2022. He grew up in Madisonville and Greenback. He was a Vietnam Veteran and was in the Army from 1968-1971 and 1972-1975, both times with honorable discharge. He was retired from Harrison’s Construction Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Margaret (Dial) Reagan; brothers, Johnny and Charles; sisters,...

Jun 8, 2022

Donna Paulette Hayes (Huskey), age 63 passed away June 8, 2022, at Blount Memorial Hospital. Daughters - Jessica Loy, Tammy Hayes Son - Michael Hayes Step-sons - Bryan Hayes, Matthew Hayes, Randy Hayes Grandchildren / Great Grandchildren She was a loving wife, mother/grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She was a lover of Angels, now she is our Guardian Angel. Family...