All Obituaries

Michael  David ‘Woody’ Fisher, age 48, of Maryville,, died Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital.  Michael enjoyed cutting up and making people laugh.  His favorite jobs that he held were a rodeo clown, bull rider, truck driver and most recently, caregiver.  He loved his family and his children. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and mowing. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas C.  Fisher. Survivors include his mother, Betty...

Ellen  Beatrice Murphy, age 81, of Rockford, died Friday, July 16, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital.  Ellen  was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  She enjoyed cooking and doting over her grandkids and having a warm, loving home.  She was also retired from Rockford Manufacturing after many years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Murphy, father,  Clifford Sherwood; mother, Mary Ann Bledsoe ;foster mother, Thelma...

Nancy Davis, 78, of Townsend, formerly of WV,  passed away Friday, July 16, 2021. She was born July 10, 1943 in Clarksburg WV, a daughter to the late Melvin Nicholson and Hilda Madge(Morrison) Nicholson. Nancy loved attending and cheering for her children’s and grandchildren’s activities. She also loved bowling, sewing, quilting, reading, puzzles, and rides in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. She was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Valdez of Bridgeport, and her...

James Alfred  Webb Sr., age 83, of Townsend, died Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital. James was a businessman, owning a convenience store for 13 years and Old Smoky Mountain Cabins later in life.  He was a member of Townsend Church of God and sung in the quartet there. He loved gospel music and serving the Lord.  He enjoyed horseback riding and was a veteran, serving in the US Army.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Virgie Webb;...

Gloria Jane  ‘Scooter’ Dyer, age 60, of Walland, died Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital.  Gloria was a member of Unity Full Gospel Fellowship.  She enjoyed going to church and telling people about the lord.  Survivors include her husband, Hubert Dyer; sons, Jesse (Tina) Justus, Mike (Regina) Lewis, Hubert (Cris) Dyer Jr, Jordan Keith Dyer;  11 grandchildren, brother, David Russell Jr.,  Blake Green. No ceremonies are scheduled at...

Helen Ann Vecerkauskas, age 99, of Friendsville, died Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Asbury place.  Survivors include her daughter, Paulette (Cody ) Schlomer; sons, Michael (Connie) Vecerkauskas, John Vecerkauskas;  7 grandchildren.  No ceremonies are scheduled at the present time.   Cremation arrangements entrusted to  Dotson Funeral Home, Wildwood.  (865-984-5959)  www.dotsonfuneralhome.com

Marlene Elma Bobbitt (née Daggett) died peacefully at her home on July 1, 2021 in Maryville, TN at the age of 80. Marlene is survived by her husband of over 60 years, John Bobbitt; children, Mary (Michael) Wolney of Maryville, TN and Tammy Bobbitt of Maryville, TN; grandchildren Lindsey (Jeremy) Mueller of Trenton, IL; Erin Wolney of Maryville, TN; Corey Bobbitt of Crewe, VA; Sinjin Wolney of Holiday, FL; Nathan Bobbitt of Eagle Rock, VA; and Emma Bobbitt of Eagle Rock, VA;...

Jim Watson (June 1929 – June 2021) James (Jim) Kendrick Watson, 91, of Maryville, died Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Jim is survived by his wife of 69 years, Gloria Ragonese Watson; sons:  Jim (Melinda) Watson and Dan (Sherry) Watson; grandchildren:  Sarah (Ken) Conrade, Noah (Wes) Watson, Andrew (Niki) Watson and Michael Watson; great grandchildren:  Brooke, Cooper and Layla. Jim was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. After graduating from Knoxville...

Glenda Orr, age 79 of Wildwood, received her angel wings on May 1st 2021 at Asbury Place.   She was a member of Little River Fellowship. She enjoyed singing, sewing, camping, and cooking for her friends and family.  She was preceded in death by her husband,  Robert (Bob) Orr; parents, Worth and Bernice Pearson; brother, James Pearson; sisters, Louvena Orr, Diane Pearson, Vernell Lonas, Loretta Cooper. She is survived by her children, Barbara (Wendell) Kelso, Jerry Orr...

Isaac Eugene “Gene” Davis, age 86, of Maryville, died   Tuesday, April20, 2021 at Parkwest  Medical Center Gene was an avid horseman.  He was a Quality Inspector for many years at  Schlegel's in Knoxville.  He was also a veteran serving honorably in the US Air Force.    He was preceded in death by his son, Terry Paul Davis. Survivors include his son, Larry (Lisa) Davis; daughter, Gena (Dan) Tussey; grandchildren, Ben Davis, Jon...