Local obituaries for Maryville, TN and surrounding counties

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

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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...

Jun 8, 2022

Tommy Leroy Ingram, born October 31, 1936, in Blount County and passed away June 8, 2022. He was retired with 20 years in the United States Air Force and 10 years at Schlegal Corporation. He was a Vietnam Veteran. Daddy was a wonderful father and grandfather. We all knew how much he loved all of us everyday. He loved being...

Jun 5, 2022

Roma Lois (Hatcher) Payne, 93, of Maryville, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Six Mile Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Denver G. Payne; grandchildren, Donnie Lee Payne, Jr., Roma Darlene Strickland; great-grandchild, Jeremiah Colton Payne; son-in-law, Dwight Yearout; father and mother, Floyd...

Jun 5, 2022

Marvin E. Simmons: 07/11/1933 – 06/05/2022 Born 88 years ago in Coffee County Tn, Marvin went home to his Heavenly Father after years of suffering from COPD caused by asbestos. Marvin loved his church, Beech Grove Baptist. He felt blessed to be a member of the Daniel Franklin Sunday School class and was an active member of the Builders on...

Jun 4, 2022

Carrie Lou Whitehead , age 90 of Alcoa passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce “Hoot” Whitehead, son, Bruce Whitehead Jr., daughter, Sherry Patterson. Survivors include her daughter, Victoria Hearon, 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. No services are planned.

Jun 1, 2022

Norma Lillard Lynn, age 87, of Maryville passed away on June 1, 2022. She was a member of Clover Hill Presbyterian Church and Clover Hill Quilters. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Horace R. and Nixie Young Lillard; brothers, E. Ray Lillard, James Lillard, Gene Lillard; sister, Betty Lillard Johnston. She is survived by her son and...

May 25, 2022

Frieda Jane Lambert West passed away at home surrounded by her children on May 25, 2022. She was an active member of Clover Hill Presbyterian Church and “The Quilters.” She was born on October 31, 1932, in Blount County to Ennie Jane & Homer Lambert. She was married to her high school sweetheart, Walter West for 39 years and together...

May 24, 2022

Betty Harless Feezell passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the age of 87. She was born December 24, 1934, in Campbell County to Jennings and Anna Mae Harless. Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years Bill Feezell, son Randy Feezell, son-in-law Steve Kagley, and brother Neubert Harless. She greatly loved her grandmother Emmaline Brown,...