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Carl Reece Britton, age 76 of Maryville, died Thursday, March 2, 2000, at his home. He was a member of Monte Vista Baptist Church. He was a veteran of World War II having served with the U.S. Navy and a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served with the U.S. Army. Following World War II, Mr. Britton conducted military funerals for those who gave their lives for their country. He had been a member of New Providence Masonic Lodge #128 F&AM since April 30, 1946. For many years, he coordinated the Blount County Law Enforcement Officer's Day breakfast honoring officers in Maryville, Alcoa and Blount County. He conducted his own prison ministry in which he counseled short-term prisoners. He was responsible for the Korean Conflict Monument which honored those who served from Blount County and is now on display at the National Guard Armory. He was in the banking industry over 40 years in different areas of the Southeast. Previous to his death, he was involved in the coordination of services and a Web site for the visually impaired. Mr. Britton was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Bessie Cochran Britton; daughter, Linda Melton; grandsons, Jeffrey Woodard and Brian Melton; sister, Ruth Britton Chambers.
Survivors: wife, Laverne H. Britton; daughters, Barbara Bierce of Marietta, Ga., Carla Woodard, Lisa Rule, all of Maryville; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother A.B. Britton of Maryville.
Helen Elona Duckett, 76, widow of William R.V. Duckett, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000 in Montgomery, Alabama. Born in Schwientochlowitz, Germany, she was a daughter of the late Ludwig and Anna Schweitza. Survivors include three sons, William Ronald Duckett and his wife, Susan Duckett of Montgomery, Ala., Robert Dean Duckett of Dalzell, S.C., Gary Kavin of Maryville, Tenn.; a daughter, Vivian Jeannette Pearson and her husband, Michael Pearson of Columbia, S.C., ; six sisters and brothers-in-law, Lee and June Duckett of Morrison, Tenn., Arnold Duckett of Maryville, Tenn., Lillian and Buddy Lambert of Alcoa, Tenn., Evelyn Charlton of Maryville, Tenn., and Billy Thomas of Maryville, Tenn.; eight grandchildren and their spouses, Michael D. and Stacy Pearson II, Melinda D. and Shane Ransom, William J. Duckett, Natalie J. Pearson, Daniel C. Duckett, Jonathan S. Duckett, Brian R. Duckett, Stephanie M. Duckett and Tyler V. Conner; 13 nieces and nephews; 16 great nieces and nephews.
Joseph Clay 'Joe' Evans, age 24 of Maryville died at 1:10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was President of the 1993 Senior Class at Heritage High School and an employee of Denso Manufacturing.
CUNNINGHAM, RICHARD EUGENE, 53, Knoxville, died Monday, June 19, at Park West Hospital. - 06/21/00
Survivors: daughters, Angela Cunningham and Kathy Cunningham, both of Knoxville; brother, James Cunningham of Knoxville; sisters, Janie Cunningham of Knoxville and Carolyn Bayless of Seymour; one grandchild.
Peter Jackson Park, MD, age 53, of Morrison, Colorado, died on March 24, 2000 after an extended illness.
David Clarence Dorr, MD, FACS, age 77, died Sunday, June 18, 2000 at Quality Care Assisted Living Center. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Maryville. He was a Southern Baptist Missionary Doctor for 17 years in the Gaza Strip, Palestine, and served at the Baptist Hospital in Yemen. In August 1943 he enlisted in the U.S. Air Corps. He was assigned to the 24th Bomb Squadron, 6th Bomb Group and shipped out to the island of Tinian. He served as a radar operator on a B-29. For 30 missions over Japan and helping his teammates under fire, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with five oak leaf clusters.
LANDRY, GERALD JOSEPH, 55, Maryville, died Sunday, June 18 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He worked for CSX Railroad and the Blount County School Board. - 06/19/00
Survivors: Sharon Landry; daughters, Tricia Landry of Cookeville, JoLesa Vogelsong of Walland; brothers, Henry Landry of Florida, Norman Landry of Louisiana; sisters, Anna Louise Faulgout of Louisiana, Betty Boudreaux of Louisiana.
Betty Chilson, age 73, of Maryville, died at 5:30 a.m., Friday, June 16, 2000, at Blount Memorial Hospital. preceded in death by parents, James and Emily Winn; son, Douglas; daughter, Malinda; grandson, Jeremy.
Ben Grindstaff, age 88, of Maryville, died Friday, June 16, 2000, at the family home. He was a member of Old Piney Grove Baptist Church.
Dewey F. 'Buck' Jenkins, age 56, of Maryville, departed this life at 12:55 a.m., Thursday, June 15, 2000, and went to be with the Lord. He was a member of Oak Street Baptist Church. He served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps during Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his father, I.L. Jenkins and brother, Benny Jenkins.
WILLIAMS, SARAH LYNN, 38, Knoxville, died, Tuesday, June 13. She graduated from Greenback High School. She worked for the legislature in Nashville and was employed by attorney Jimmy Kyle Davis. - 06/15/00
Survivors: parents, Crawford and Betty Williams of Vonore; sisters, Louise Hegseth, Judy Valliant; fiancee, Jimmy Millsapps.
John Edward Addington, age 71, of Maryville, passed away Monday afternoon, June 12, 2000, at UT Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith; retired from ALCOA and member of the 25 year club; former officer of the Maryville City Police Department; veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean Conflict; preceded in death by parents, Stephen G. and Kitty Addington; sister, Juanita Addington; brother, Robert Lee Addington.
C. Raymond 'Buddy' Henderson Sr., age 80 of Maryville, died Monday, June 12, 2000, at 1:00 a.m. at Blount Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was in automobile sales for almost 50 years, was former co-owner of Henderson-Worley Motors, was a member of Broadway United Methodist Church, and was a World War II veteran. His most recent hobby was repairing antique clocks.
ADDINGTON, JOHN EDWARD, 71, Maryville, died Monday, June 12, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Miller Funeral Home. - 06/13/00
WILLIE MAE RAE LOW YOUNG CLARK "MAMA WILLIE_ - 06/12/00
Bernhardt Funeral Home of Ellijay announces the death of Mrs. Willie Mae Ray Low Young (Mamma Willie) Clark, age 78, of Ellijay, formally of Maryville, who died Sat., June 10, 2000, at her home.
COLLINS, GLADA LUCILLE (TONI) BILLINGS, 64, Friendsville, died Friday, June 9, at her home. - 06/12/00
Survivors: husband, Henry H. Collins, Friendsville; daughters, Dawn Keaton of Lenoir City, Ann Johnson of Friendsville; one granddaughter; sisters, Peggy Bartlett of Alcoa, Marjorie Brown of Walland; several nieces and nephews.
BOLING, CHARLES LESTER, 81, Rockford, died Friday, June 9, 2000, at Blount Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home. - 06/10/00
ROBERT H. BADGETT - 06/09/00
Friends and family of Robert H. Badgett will join together to inter his ashes and remember and celebrate his life at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 10, 2000 at Grandview Cemetery. Bob is returning home to Maryville after a nearly fifty year absence during which he married
and raised four children and traveled the world over. He was born on May 28, 1931 and lost his fight with Mantle Cell Lymphoma on September 28, 1999. He served in the United States Air Force for 28 years at locations throughout the U.S., Europe, and Africa. He loved his family, his country, his garden, and laughter.
BROWN, LOLA C., age 90, Greenback, died Friday, June 2, at Blount Memorial Hospital. She ran a private business until her retirement. - 06/03/00
Family and friends will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday at Oakland Methodist Church cemetery for a graveside service.
Johnny T. Carter, age 53 of Maryville, died Wednesday, May 31, 2000, at his home. He was a member of Springview Baptist Church in Maryville; he was retired from the U.S. Navy after 21 years of service and was also retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 14 years of service.
Virgil J. Amburn, age 76 of Maryville died Tuesday, May 30, 2000 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of First Apostolic Church of Maryville and Maryville Baptist Tabernacle. He was the owner and operator of Amburn's Produce Market.
Claud E. Byrom Sr., age 61 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday morning, May 30, 2000 at the family home. Member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church; veteran of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force; preceded in death by son, Claud E. Byrom Jr.
Survivors: wife, Letha Byrom; children, Teresa Knight of Knoxville, Lorenda Cooper of Greenback, Claudia Parks of Alcoa, Robin Gorman, Cynthia Sands, Tamitha Moore, all of Maryville, Doyle Byrom of Greenback; 17 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
GLASS, JOHN F., 80, Knoxville, died Sunday, May 28, 2000 at Baptist Hospital in Knoxville. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Dotson Funeral Home. - 05/30/00
Lucy Caldwell Hughes, age 72 of Maryville, died at 1:45 p.m., Monday, May 29, 2000 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a homemaker and proud of her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Duncan Eve Caldwell and Ara Mae Queener Caldwell; brother, James Dossett.
Donald 'Don' Orasco, age 37 of Friendsville, died Saturday, May 27, 2000 at The University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was an employee of Luv Homes, Alcoa Hwy.
Maudie Cable Bowers, age 68 of Maryville, passed away Thursday evening, May 25, 2000. She was a member of New Born Baptist Church. preceded in death by husband, Rev. Charles Roy Bowers; parents, Charlie and Nellie Cable; brothers, Clarence, Verlin Cable and Kenneth Cable; sisters, Melvage McCarter, Delia Brooks and Nina Williams.
Rev. Enos Eugene (Gene), Akins, age 82, of 410 Oakdale St., Maryville, native of Monroe Co., formerly of Madisonville and Vonore, passed away 8:30 a.m. Thursday, May 25, 2000 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Member of Central Baptist Church of Alcoa, retired minister, pastored churches in Monroe Co. in the Sweetwater Baptist Association, retired from Alcoa City School System, also taught school in the Monroe Co. School System.
BIRCHFIELD, JANEY MAE LANDS, 38, of Maryville, died Wednesday, May 24, at Blount Memorial Hospital. - 05/25/00
Survivors: daughter, Sarah Pauline Birchfield; stepson, Shane Stephens of Maryville; mother: Pauline Burton Lands of Rockford; sisters, Linda Swayney of Rockford, Brenda Correll of Maryville; brothers, Wade Lands, Ernest Lands and Kenny Burton, all of Maryville, Gerald Lands of Sumpter, S.C.
She was a member of True Light Full Gospel Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: Roy Lee Birchfield; father: Chandler Lands.
Bryan Clayton Bledsoe Jr., infant son of Bryan and Tammi Bledsoe of Maryville, died Saturday, May 20, 2000 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.
Fred J. Hobby, age 76 of Alcoa, died Monday, May 22, 2000, at Colonial Hills Nursing Home. He was a member of Parkway Christian Fellowship Church in Alcoa and retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service as a Sergeant (E-5). He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lillie Reed Hobby and sister, Ada Murphy.
Wilma Sue Bennett, age 68 of Alcoa, died Saturday, May 20, 2000 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Alcoa, where she taught Sunday school and was a member of the choir. Retired from the Alcoa School System after 31 years of service.
Mamie Garland Everett, age 87 of Maryville, died Monday, Aug. 14, 2000 at Colonial Hills Nursing Center. She was a member of Piney Level Baptist Church.
Jerry Lee Gregory, of Lakeland Fla., formerly of Maryville, passed away suddenly Friday August 11, 2000, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, Fla. He was preceded in death by his father John Arley Gregory. He is survived by: his wife, Linda; son and daughter-in-law, Lee and Kimberly Gregory and son Jay Gregory all of Lakeland, Fla. Services and interment will be in Lakeland, Fla. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Daly, Vincent Patrick Jr., 43, of Townsend died Thursday August 10, 2000 at Fort Sanders Parkwest Hospital in Knoxville. He is survived by his wife: Wanavee (Lund) Daly; stepchildren, Richard and Remola Derksen, all of Townsend; sisters and brother-in-law, Denise (Daly) and Jack Schumacher of Lake Ariel, PA, Jeannette (Daly) and Chuck Fitzgerald of Nokomis, FL, Susan (Daly) and Tom Mitrani of Indianapolis, Ind., Christine (Daly) and Steve Lapan of Raleigh, NC, Jacqueline (Daly) Wiles of Mansfield, PA; brother and sister-in-law, Carl J. and Marcie Olenick of Sweetwater; seventeen nieces and nephews; several brothers and sisters-in-law.
HODGE, CLEOTA MILDRED, died Thursday, Aug. 10, at Blount Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Foothills Funeral Home. - 08/11/00
Belmont Vars, age 81 of Maryville died Thursday, August 10, 2000 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was a member of Peck's Memorial United Methodist Church. He retired from ALCOA with 44 years of service and was a member of their 25-Year Club. preceded in death by: parents, Samuel and Elizabeth Vars; sister, Violet Ghormley.
