Local obituaries for Maryville, TN and surrounding counties

Aug 25, 2018

James (Jim) Norman Umholtz died in the early morning of Saturday, August 25, 2018, at the age of 80. Born in Harrisburg, PA on February 4, 1938, Jim was the son of the late Norman and Phyllis Welker Umholtz. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force, a retiree of Quaker Oats, and a member of Southside Baptist...

Aug 25, 2018

William Condon Taylor, age 83 of Maryville Tennessee, passed away on Saturday August 25, 2018. He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Mary Catherine Taylor, his children Dr. Pamela Taylor-Jones and husband Richard, Darlene Dodge, Robert E Noll, Jr and wife Susan, and Karen Benefiel, his brother Dr. Finley Max Taylor, his brother-in-law Carl Yentsch, his eight...

Aug 24, 2018

Robert R. (B.R., Bob) Sullivan, born June 1, 1931 in Maryville, TN, died Friday, August 24, 2018. He graduated from Everett High School, attended Maryville College, where he played Football and Basketball. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a B.S. Degree in Finance. He was a United States Navy Korean War Veteran serving as a Sonar man Petty...

Aug 23, 2018

Barbara Jean Nuchols, at the age of 84, passed away peacefully at her home into the arms of her Savior August 23, 2018 at 5:38 a.m. She was born May 30, 1934 in Scott County, TN to parents Monte and Maude Dishman. Barbara worked in the family business Nuchols Transfer for 54 years. She was a devoted pastors wife for...

Aug 23, 2018

Aug 21, 2018

Bettie Sue Helton Wilson, age 94, of Maryville passed away on August 21, 2018. She was a long time member of Forest Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 76 years, Mayford Wilson; her parents, Rev. Henry and Mary Helton; brother and sister-in-law, Henry and Sheila Helton; sister, Janet Hicks; grandson, Todd Peterson. Survivors include:...

Aug 21, 2018

Gloria Jean Hensley, age 75 of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Jr Hensley. Survivors include her son, Allen Walker; daughters, Lisa Scott and husband Randy, Loretta Hensley; grandchildren, Karri and Josh Ring, Joshua Simonds, Brittany Cook, Amanda and Jon Pass, Ashley and Scott...

Aug 20, 2018

Dr. Daniel Stevenson Goudelock. Steve Goudelock (Dr. Steve), age 86, passed away August 20, 2018, at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was born to James Russell Goudelock and Nancy Ferguson Goudelock, in Whitmire, SC, March 16, 1932. He was predeceased by his brother, Bill Goudelock; sisters, Ella Vee Griffin and Betty Cooper; sons, Paul Thomas, Merle Wesbrook and Daniel Stevenson, II....

Aug 20, 2018

Calvin Bailey Willocks, age 95 of Maryville, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018, at his home after a long happy life. His faith and trust in God and love for his family was always the most important part of his life. He was a life long member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Maryville. Calvin was born and raised in...

Aug 19, 2018

Imogene Poplin Potter, age 84, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2018, at her daughters home. She was preceded in death by husband of 59 years, Ralph Potter; parents, Millard and Lena Poplin; sister, Ida Faye Goodson; brothers, Leroy Poplin and J.D. Poplin. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-laws, Lisa and Robert White, Rhonda and Kenny Brewer, Tracy and Jimmy Blackwell, Karen...

Aug 15, 2018

Sandra Dean Long, age 78 of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at Clover Hill Senior Living. She was a retired school teacher with several years at Bearden High School and at Bearden Elementary where she loved all of her students. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glen and Ruby Thompson Long and brother, Dale Long. Survivors...

Aug 11, 2018

Tristan Charles Daniel Blankenship age 19 of Maryville passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018. Survivors include parents, Donna and Rusty Sawalaha; Craig and Melissa Blankenship; sister, Cassandra Marie Hardisty; brother, Joshua Miller; step brothers and sisters, Alyssa Blankenship, Corey Moser, Dakota Baker, and Veronica Baker; grandmother, Sandra King. The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 PM Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at...

Aug 9, 2018

Mr. James Mead Warren, of Maryville, TN, passed away at his childhood home on Thursday, August 9, 2018, at the age of 69. James was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and member of the community. He was a lifelong member of Broadway United Methodist Church, where he started his beloved early morning contemporary service and served on several councils....

Aug 8, 2018

Wilma Y. Shepherd, age 92 of Townsend, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018, at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Dave Shepherd and brother, Alvin Yelton. Survivors include her niece, Leslie Alexander and husband Mike; great niece, Lyndsey Painter and fianc Mike Borison; sister-in-law, Ila Yelton; numerous cousins. The family will receive friends from...

Aug 3, 2018

Dr. Homer Laughlin Isbell, age 96, died in his sleep next to his beloved wife of 70 years, Betty, on Friday, August 3, 2018. He was born in Banner Elk, NC, grew up in Johnson City, TN, was an Eagle Scout, earned his B.S. from University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and his M.D. from University of Tennessee College of Medicine. He...

Aug 2, 2018

William Crowder Shamblin, age 90 of Maryville, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018, at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was born May 15, 1928, in Calderwood, TN, the son of William and Margaret Birchfiel Shamblin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Geraldine Nelson Shamblin; sisters, Meredith Jordan, Edna Margaret King;...

Jul 31, 2018

Hershel Douglas Burger, age 83 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at Asbury Place. He was a member of Everett Hills Baptist Church, a veteran of the U. S. Army and retired from United Air Lines with 44 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hershel and Geneva Sims Burger. Survivors include his wife,...

Jul 31, 2018

Ruby Kate Roulette, age 84 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Dotson Memorial Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, James Houston Roulette; daughter, Sandra Roulette; sisters, Georgie Patty, Mildred Pruitt, Billie Shope. Survivors include her son, Gary Roulette of Maryland; daughter, Deborah Harbridge; grandchildren, Michael,...

Jul 27, 2018

Jack D. Sharp, age 85, of Maryville, TN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, July 27, 2018. He was born on February 25, 1933, to Robert and Grace Sharp. He graduated from Maryville High School and then served in the US Navy from 1952-1955. He married Martha Cobb on September 1, 1956. They have two daughters. He...

Jul 27, 2018

Walter Ralph Walkie Phelps died peacefully on Friday, July 27, 2018 at the home of his beloved brother Hal Phelps in Louisville, TN at the age of 63 after a battle with heart disease. Walkie was born in Blount County on December 12, 1954. He was preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Jackie Phelps and sister Claire Phelps...