CREMATION BY GRANDVIEW

Carl Hildon Hagy went to be with the Lord on July 21, 2021 after battling brain cancer. He was born on August 31, 1960, in Griffithsville, West Virginia. Carl was preceded in death by his Mother Anna Lou Hagy, and brothers. Carl was survived by his wife Angela Hagy, Father Albert Hagy, son Lucas Burns (Terra Hatcher), stepson Eric Burns (Tesha Burns), grandkids Carissa, Mason, and Carson Burns. He was retired from C&C Trucking. The family will have a private ceremony.

Robert Andrew "Bob" Boyd passed away quickly and peacefully at Asbury Place in Maryville on Wednesday, July 14. He was 87. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Orville Delbert and Edythe Ruth (Raffensberger) Boyd, and by son Thomas Robert Boyd. He is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Barbara Joan (Bailey) Boyd, daughters Elizabeth Ellen "Betsy" Boyd and Janette Ruth Lafon, son and daughter-in-law Ken and Sarah Boyd, all of Maryville, and daughter-in-law Sandy Boyd of Bradenton, FL.; grandchildren Nick (Sabrina) Lafon, Matt (Megan) Lafon of Maryville, Katie (Mark) Pirke of Lakeland, FL, Jennifer Boyd (Brett Olsen) of Parrish, FL, Rebecca (Brian) Ott of Knoxville, and...

Elizabeth "Betty" Bagby Chester died peacefully on July 12, 2021 at the age of 99 after a long and full life. Born March 7, 1922 in Johnson City, Tennessee, she treasured her 60 years of living at Music Hall farm in the Keswick community in the foothills of Virginia. Betty was known for her warmth, ability to inspire others, creativity, and leadership in her family, community, and workplace. After graduating from high school in Johnson City, Tennessee, she earned a bachelor's degree in home economics from East Tennessee State University and a master's degree in special education from the University of Virginia. She was the quintessential Rosie the Riveter at Glenn L. Martin of Baltimore...

It was a miracle that Vera Blair survived birth during the Allied bombing of Berlin, Germany March 3, 1945. After some difficult years, Vera and her mother immigrated to Connecticut, USA and she would soon study at UCONN, later moving to Chapel Hill, NC where she studied Hematology. During this time, she gave birth to three children. Vera moved to Tennessee with her third-born, Heath and lived a unique mountain-top experience, shattering stereotypes of the times and challenging herself with auto-repair classes, flying and teaching small airplane operations, and discovering her talents of stained glass, photography, wood carving, miniature dollhouse design, and even creating wooden bowls...

Betty Ruth Cully, age 74, passed away on July 8, 2021 at her home in Maryville, TN. She was born in Danville, VA on June 4, 1947. Betty married James Foster Cully (Jim) in 1971. Jim is a retired Major in the Army. The two of them just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Betty graduated from West Virginia University, then went to Troy State University for her Master's in Science in Counselling & Human Development. She then got her Doctorate of Education from the University of Alabama. Betty retired from Enterprise-Ozark Community College in 2009 where she was Director of Student Advancement Services. In 1998, she was voted Enterprise, AL Woman of the Year. Betty loved her...

Elizabeth Katherine Trater, of Maryville passed away July 5th after a short illness at the age of 97. She was born Elizabeth Katherine Pomatto to Joseph Pomatto and Desolina Miglio on March 1, 1924. She is survived by her son Gary L. Cox and daughter in law Sharon Tedford of Townsend, TN, granddaughter Kimberly Brown and husband Ralph and great grandson Mitchell of Sadieville, Kentucky great grandson Cody Brown of Luther, Oklahoma, and great granddaughter Morgan Bahney of Athens, Alabama. Elizabeth was born in Marseilles, Illinois, and married Luther H. Cox of Marseilles in 1943. Elizabeth married Lester Trater in 1978 and lived in Lemont, Illinois. She moved to Maryville, TN from Maine in...

Elizabeth Katherine Trater, of Maryville passed away July 5th after a short illness at the age of 97. She was born Elizabeth Katherine Pomatto to Joseph Pomatto and Desolina Miglio on March 1, 1924. She is survived by her son Gary L. Cox and daughter in law Sharon Tedford of Townsend, TN, granddaughter Kimberly Brown (Ralph), and great grandson of Mitchell of Sadieville, Kentucky, and great grandson Cody Brown and wife Shannon of Luther, Oklahoma, and great granddaughter Morgan Bahney (Ryan), great great grandson Graison of Athens, Alabama. Elizabeth was born in Marseilles, Illinois and lived there for 53 years except for the 3 years she and her husband Luther H. Cox were in Idaho during...

Patricia Ann Wilson, age 75, of Maryville, passed away Thursday June 24, 2021, at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a loving sister, aunt, and great friend to many. Patricia is preceded in death by her parents, JB Wilson and Dora Mae Bennett. She was survived by her sisters Judy Lamb, and Carol Tuttle, several special nieces and nephews, cousins, and many friends. Patricia was a 1964 graduate of Everett High School and a member of the Ad Club of Knoxville. She won several AD awards while working in sales at the local TV stations. A celebration of Pats life will be at Grandview Pavilion on Wednesday July 21, 2021, from 6 pm to 9 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial monetary donations can be made...

Richard James Luketich, 81, of Maryville, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021. He was born on January 12, 1940 in Chicago, IL. Richard graduated from St. Rita of Cascia High School, served in the U.S. Army, received an Associate's Degree from Northwestern Business College, and went on to work for and retire from AT&T. He was a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus and a Catholic War Veteran. Richard was a member of the Rockford Freeport, IL Kennel Club and the American Legion. He is preceded in death by his parents Nicholas and Marcianna Radack Luketich. Richard is survived by his wife Bernadine Carlyle Luketich, son James H. Luketich, grandchildren PFC Timothy Luketich, Alyssa Luketich,...

Hubert Lynn Morgan passed away on June 19,2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 30, 1963, the son of George and Norma Morgan. He graduated from Heritage High School. He is survived by his father George, his son Andrew Morgan, his brothers William (Sandra) Dunlap and Archie (Sandy) Dunlap, his sisters Brenda (Dan) Stevens and Judy Luttrell, special friends Gigi Ownsby, Jimmy Dodd and Kevin Harbin, several nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, and cousins. He is predeceased by his mother Norma and sister Joyce Smith. He started driving 18-wheelers as a young adult and worked as an over the road driver for over 35 years, which included 20 years of heavy haul and oversize loads. He...

Richard Thurman Moats Jr born August 17th, 1959, in Xenia, Ohio passed away on June 6th, 2021. He was preceded in death by Wife Diana Moats, Father Richard Thurman Sr, Daughter Sueann Moats. Richard was survived by Mother Sue Carol Moats, Sister Debbie Dirmeyer (Randy) and family, son Michael Moats (Brandi). He was a high school graduate and employed in construction. Richard was a loving father, son, and brother, he will be missed by all. 23 Psalm-

Heather Susan Crawley, 79, of Maryville died peacefully at her home surrounded by her children on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Heather was born September 2, 1941, in Romford, Essex, near London, England. Heather graduated in 1965 from Brentwood College of Education, a teacher training college in Essex. She taught in primary schools for several years in Essex and in Yorkshire. In 1978, she emigrated with her former husband Michael Crawley and their young family to Maryville, TN, for Michael's work. In 1993, Heather graduated from Maryville College with a Bachelor's of Arts in Humanities. She loved learning, and the first course she took at Maryville College was Appalachian Studies. She wanted to...

Connie Drummonds Garner of Knoxville, TN was a loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2021 at the age of 72. Connie was preceded in death by parents Leonard Virgil and Retha Drummonds and twin brother Ronnie Drummonds. She is survived by husband James Garner, brother and wife Roy and Sue Drummonds, sister Faye Jones, sons and wives Rick and Karen Beard, Glenn and Bronwyn Beard, daughter-in-law Beth Beard. Grandchildren Amanda and Matthew Gibbs, Meghan and Trevor Hicks, Samantha Beard and Danny Milas, Jessica Beard and Derek Weaver, Madison and Patrick Cagle, and Nathan Beard. Ten great-grandchildren...

Sandra Jean Montgomery (Sam-Ma Dukes) Sandra Jean Montgomery age 69, of Maryville, Tn passed away May 16th, 2021. She was born in Raleigh, NC on November 8th, 1951. Sandra was preceded in death by her parents Virginia and John Healy Jr. She is survived by her husband of 50 years Herman J. Montgomery III (Jud), her son Herman IV (Monty), daughter-in-law Sally, Grandsons Herman V and Miles James, also her sisters and brother-in-law, Joan Jackson, Lynn Healy, Karen Prince, and Judy and Tom Taylor of Holly Springs, NC. Sam had a very special heart for extended family and friends throughout her life which was touched by many. Specially, her dear friends Keith and Wilma Weir. A celebration of...