Local obituaries for Maryville, TN and surrounding counties

Aug 13, 2025

Roger Andrew Grenier, age 81 of Maryville passed away August 13, 2025.

No services are planned at this time.

Aug 12, 2025

Jerry Hodge Tucker, age 84 of Alcoa, TN, passed away August 12, 2025, at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Marjory Tucker; parents; two sisters; one brother.

He is survived by his son, Timothy Sean Tucker; daughter, Gayanne Judith Tucker; 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren.

Friends are welcome to sign the guest register from 9:00 AM –...

Aug 11, 2025

Paulette Marie Rasar, lovingly known as “Polly” passed away on the evening of Monday August 11, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Lee “Kenny” Rasar; her parents, Clora Haun and Billy Haun; her sister, Brenda Hatcher; and her brother, Johnny Haun.

She is survived by her daughter, Misty Gooden; son and...

Aug 11, 2025

Carl Edward Jones, Sr., age 85 of Maryville passed away August 11, 2025. He attended Community Baptist Church in Knoxville. He was the former owner of Whitehead Wrecker Service for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Dorothy Jones; brothers and sisters, JR Jones, Ruth Stephens, Marie Cable, Charlotte Squires, Ruby Crye, Pat Elrod; wife,...

Aug 11, 2025

Melissa Best Tom, age 62, of Louisville, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday August 11, 2025. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, and passionate animal lover, especially to her cherished Golden Doodle Betty. Melissa will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

A 1981 graduate of William Blount High School, Melissa was married to Dave Tom for...

Aug 10, 2025

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 Leon Clark, age 77 of Maryville, TN. passed away August 5, 2025.

An obituary will be published at a later date.

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,...