Local obituaries for Maryville, TN and surrounding counties

Aug 10, 2025

Jackie Dennis Ridge, age 79 of Maryville passed away at home on August 10, 2025. He was a loving husband and father. He served in the Army from 1968 to 1970 during the Vietnam War with a honorable discharge. Then, he was a truck driver for 26 years.

He is survived by his wife, Katherine; son, Barry; grandchildren, Austin and Lelah...

Aug 10, 2025

Jackie D. Ridge, age 79 of Maryville, TN, passed away August 10, 2025.

No services are planned at this time.

Aug 10, 2025

June Shelton, age 82 of Maryville passed away August 10, 2025.

The burial will be in Indiana.

Aug 10, 2025

Wilma Louise Killian, age 94, of Maryville passed away on August 10, 2025.  

Family and friends will meet at Mt. Tabor Cemetery at 11:00 AM. Thursday, August 14, 2025, for a graveside service.

Aug 9, 2025

Geoffrey Andrew “Hitch” Hitchcock, 73, of Alcoa, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Asbury Place Waters Hospice Care.

Geoff fought a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease for the past 13 years. He is now resting in the heavenly arms of God, and his suffering has ended. His son Joey Hitchcock was his dad’s caregiver throughout his years-long health...

Aug 7, 2025

George Kline Preston III was born July 3, 1939, to George Kline Preston, Jr. and Thelma Preston of Knoxville, TN. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 7, 2025.

Known by all as “Pete,” he earned this nickname as a baby when his doctor once said: “When I birthed you, if I knew I was going to be spending...

Aug 7, 2025

Albert Auxier, born October 2, 1938, in Mason City, Illinois, passed away August 7, 2025, at Morning View Transitional Care Facility. He taught for 30 years at University of Tennessee Knoxville's College of Business. 

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Pat; children Susan Gennoe (Steve) and Tim Auxier; five grandchildren—Riley Gennoe (Bailey), Nathan Gennoe (Ellie), Luke Rivers, Ella...

Aug 6, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother. Patsy Opal Jett Singleton “Granny” of Maryville. Patsy passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 6. Preceded in death by her husband Don Singleton, brother William “Bill” Jett, mother Virginia “Virgie” Jett, father Eric “Pat” Jett. 

Survived by her sister Marietta Jett Sisk and children Lisa Stewart, Leigh Ann...

Aug 6, 2025

Virginia M. Brimer, born in Memphis, Tennessee, on January 29, 1937, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, at the age of 88.

A 1956 graduate of Knoxville Catholic High School, Virginia began nurses training at St. Mary’s Hospital with aspirations of becoming a nurse. Fate had other plans when she met her future husband, Gerald E. Brimer, who was a...

Aug 5, 2025

Hugh L. Clark entered this life on May 16, 1948, and departed for his new life August 5, 2025. Hugh was born in Greenback, TN to David and Helen (Caincross) Clark.

Hugh retired from Y-12 in Oak Ridge. He enjoyed working in his yard, MOPAR cars, NASCAR and the Tennessee Volunteers and Pride of the Southland Marching Band; he especially enjoyed...

Aug 5, 2025

Lois Alene Crisp, 85, of Maryville, TN, began her celebration of eternal life on Monday, August 5, 2025.

Born and reared in Maryville, she was the 12th of 14 siblings. She was a devoted daughter, loving and protective mother, caring grandmother and loyal and dedicated sister and friend.

She was employed as a drafter at Tennessee Valley Authority for many years before...

Aug 5, 2025

Phyllis Winters LaFollette-Simcox, age 87 of Alcoa, Tn, passed away August 5, 2025, at UT Hospital in Knoxville. She was a member of Alcoa First Baptist, where she was the Daycare Director. She attended Rockford Baptist Church in later years. She was preceded in death by husbands, James “Bob” Robert LaFollette and Charles Eugene Simcox; grandchild, Brooke Lauren LaFollette; parents,...

Aug 4, 2025

Helen Ruth Everhart, age 99, passed away at Shannondale of Maryville on August 4,2025. Born in Maryville, she worked at the University of Tennessee while her husband earned his degree until 1951. She then became a homemaker and raised her three daughters. She was a faithful member at Broadway Baptist Church for over 52 years.

Helen is preceded in death by...

Aug 1, 2025

Aug 1, 2025

Phillip “Phil” Stephen Strasser, 75, passed away peacefully at his home in Vonore, Tennessee on August 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on December 7, 1949, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Phil proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1969 to 1973, stationed aboard the USS Ranger. After his service, he settled near his siblings in Boca Raton,...

Jul 31, 2025

Rhonda Hope McLemore, born July 10,1953, went home with her Lord and Savior on Thursday July 31,2025. She was an incredibly strong woman who loved life and loved Jesus.



Rhonda grew up in West Millers Cove, Walland. She was saved at West Millers Cove Primitive Baptist Church and baptized in Hesse’s Creek. She attended Walland Elementary School and graduated from Walland...

Jul 30, 2025

Twila Wear McCollum Ragle received her second pair of angel wings on Wednesday morning, July 30th. Her first pair of wings was earned here on Earth because she truly was an angel. Twila lived her life in devotion to her Lord and Savior, always putting others before herself.

Born on February 18, 1926, in Bell Town, Tennessee, Twila was beloved by...

Jul 29, 2025

Anna King Winebarger, age 90, passed away peacefully at Foothills Transitional Care and Rehabilitation Center, on July 29, 2025. Though born in Charlottesville, Va., she lived in Charlotte, N.C., for many years before moving to East Tennessee.

Anna is preceded in death by her father, Oscar R. King Sr., mother, Nina M. West King, brothers, Oscar R. King Jr., and Richard...

Jul 28, 2025

Jimmie Lynn Eaves passed away July 28, 2025 in Coppell, Texas.

A service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Grandview Pavilion with Rev. Greg Long officiating.

Jul 28, 2025

Mrs. Brenda Joyce Hatcher of Louisville, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025. Brenda was born on November 11, 1943, to the late Julius Levi and Nellie Ruth Coulter in Gore, Georgia. She continued to make Georgia her home as she earned her Bachelors Degree in Education from Berry College in Rome. One of her proudest accomplishments was being...