All Obituaries

Cheyenne Tonisha  Shropshire, age 24, of Maryville, died March 21, 2020.  Cheyenne was fun-loving, beautiful, and extremely intelligent. She was extremely protective of those she held dear and would go to bat for her loved ones.  She was preceded In death by her grandparents, John and Ruby Lee Swiney;  Lowell and Sue Shropshire. Survivors include her daughter, Kazilynn Bivens; parents, Tony and Nancy Shropshire; sister, Savannah Shropshire (Austin Buhl); aunts, Kathy...

Walter Earnest Sloan, age 87, of Maryville, died Thursday, March 14, 2023 at Foothills Transitional Care & Rehab. Walter enjoyed talking to everyone and didn’t know a stranger.  He was an entrepreneur, hard worker, and provided for his family.   He also took great pride  in Pathfinders for the Youth and stayed heavily involved. Most of all, he loved his kids. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Jennette Sloan; infant twins; son, Walter Sloan II;...

Douglas  Arthur  McHenry, age 81, of Walland, died Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Asbury Place. Mr. McHenry worked for GTE for 31 years, then AT&T.  He might be described as a workaholic by his family. He was a proud veteran, serving honorably in the USAF.   Douglas was a die hard Florida Gators fan for 50 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed camping, fishing, had a pilot’s license, and enjoyed flying.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John...

Genevieve Alvarado, age 59, of Maryville, died Saturday, Febrruay 17, 2024 at the family home. Genevieve was a redhead and she was a firecracker; carefree, down to earth, very giving and helped others. She enjoyed the outdoors, painting, building furniture, watching movies, her animals, and time with family. She was preceded in death by her parents, UL and Mary Hurst; son, Little Tommy. Survivors include her son, Benjamin Forster  (Trish); brother, Rick Brackett (Janice); sister,...

Cartha Charlton Wills, age 104, of Maryville, died Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.   She was an active member of Broadway United Methodist Church, Maryville. She was a native of Baltimore, Maryland, having retired to Maryville 30 years ago with her husband of 74 years, Reese Wills Sr. She especially enjoyed the Friends group and Knit Wilts at Broadway. She was an active church member throughout her life, once serving as Moderator of...

Mary Alice Jones, age 79, of Louisville, died Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Lifecare Center of Blount County. Mary was a very active lady throughout her life and it was difficult to keep up with her. She was very structured and conscienscious, which allowed her to remain very focused and motivated. Throughout her life, she was president of many clubs, enjoyed bowling, gymnastics, and loved her family and friends. She showed love and caring   when others might not deserve it. She...

Doris E. Hartfied, age 89, of Knoxville, died Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Westmoreland Health and Rehab. She was born in New Albany, Indiana to the late Bruce and Audrey (Jacobi) Radcliff and was a graduate of  Hanover College earning her degree in accounting. She went on to work as a corporate accountant for Humana Healthcare in Louisville, Kentucky and Nashville, Tennessee until retirement. After retirement she enjoyed golfing and traveling all over the world with her group of...

Judy Dorinda Allen, age 84, of Maryville, died Friday, January 26, 2024 at the family home. She was preceded in death by her parents, William & Sarah Sitzlar. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Bill Allen Jr.; son, Bill Allen III (Doree); daughter, Sherrill Lynn Hall (Bill); grandchildren, Harrison, Holden, John, Rebekah, Sarah, & Michaela; brother, Stephen Sitzlar (Leslie); sisters, Jodie Trew, Billie Ruth Housen; caregiver, Franka Rogers Graveside Ceremony will be 10 AM...

Beverly Jennette Sloan, age 84, of Maryville, died Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Foothills Transitional Care & Rehabilitation.  Beverly was a devoted wife and mother.  She was also a nurse and entrepreneur & enjoyed health and wellness activities. She took pride in her plants and gardening, as well. She was preceded in death by her son, Walter E. Sloan II; parents, Carl and Jennette Bell. Survivors include her sons, Randy Sloan, Landonye ‘Rob’ Sloan(Ginger);...

Christine “Krikkit” Tidwell, age 50, of Maryville, died Monday, January 22, 2024 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father, Thom Tidwell;  mother, Karen Lawson; grandparents, Will & Nell Herron, Warren & Virginia Tidwell. Survivors include her significant other, Nathan Burchfield; sister, Traci Dickson (Jason); aunts, Deane Moses, Cindy Haye; stepfather, Roy Lawson;  cousins, Jack & Missy Weeks, Mandy & Rob Proffitt; Christy...