The Daily Times

Mattie Hutsell passed away on Thursday September 19, 2024, at Blount Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by parents, Clyde and Beulah Myers; husband Robert Hutsell, brothers, Clyde Myers Jr and Pleas Myers; sisters and brothers-in-law, Edna and Fred Watkins and Margaret and Robert Watkins; brother-in-law, Rollie Swafford. Survived by , sister, Charlotte Swafford; sisters-in-law, Thula Myers and Wilma Myers; several nieces and nephews; and special nephew, Riley Overholt. Funeral service will be held 7:00 PM Monday, September 23, 2024 at Miller Funeral Home Magnolia Chapel, Rev. Gerald Jones officiating. Interment will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday at Grandview Cemetery. The family will...

Phyllis Anna Strege went to be with the Lord on 09/18/24. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. A celebration of life will be held at Praise Lutheran Church a later date arrangements made by Miller Funeral Home.

Phillip Jay Griffin, age 87 went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Phillip was born on February 22, 1937 in Columbia, SC to the late Louie Griffin and the late Edith Davis. Phillip was preceded in death by his wife, Greta M. Griffin; son, Richard J. Griffin; and infant daughter, Susan A. Griffin. Phillip is survived by his children, Carla Jo Summers, Nancy Harrison (Brent), Steven J. Griffin, Judith Williams; grandchildren, Janna and Josh King, Katie Griffin (Colton McNabb); Taylor and Crissi Harrison; great grandchildren, Waylon Bennett and Ronnie Harrison; daughter-in-law, Lorie Griffin; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Blanchard, Vonna Coburn; brother-in-law, Ramon Gomez; many...

Joseph "Clayton" Tucker, age 71, of Maryville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully, reuniting with his beloved wife, Shirley Dunaway Tucker, in Heaven. Clayton was preceded in death by his wife, his father JC Tucker, his sister Debbie, and his brothers Gene and Darrell. He is survived by his loving mother Beaulah, his brother Monty Tucker, his children Justin Tucker and his fiance' Tamara, his daughter Kim Huskey, and his stepson Shawn Burkhead. He leaves behind his cherished grandchildren, Ashley, Jessie, and Matthew Huskey. Clayton, as he was known to many, had a deep passion for music and was a talented drummer. Yet, as great as he was behind the drums, he was an even better father,...

Kenneth "Windy" Eugene Teffeteller went on to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday morning, September 17th surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was born December 27, 1946 and raised in the Rocky Branch Community. Kenneth was a faithful follower of Jesus who deeply loved his family, trucking, and Nascar racing. Kenneth is preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Lee, parents, Lee and Allene, brother, Jim and special pet, Roxie. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Linda; daughters, Sarah (Blake) Price and Kim Teffeteller; grandchildren, Amanda (Donnie) Alexander, Katlyn (Marcus) Moore, and Zach (Taylor) Price; great-grandchildren, Carolina, Maverick, and Marshall; brother, Dan (Vicki)...

It is with heavy hearts the family of Jack "Rusty" Johnson announces his passing on September 16, 2024, at the age of 95. He was born in Crandall, Georgia on October 22, 1928, to William and Mae Johnson. The family moved to Alcoa, Tennessee when he was three years old. He graduated from Alcoa High School and attended Hiwassee College. One highlight of his senior year at Alcoa High School was being named "Biggest Flirt". He was also known for his jitterbug moves. He spent summers with his uncle and aunt, Clint and Jane Bryant, at their farm in Crandall, Georgia. Farming was hard work, but he learned valuable ethics. Rusty was of the Baptist faith and a veteran of the Korean War. He worked at...

Sonny Burnett, age 96, of Maryville TN, passed away Sunday, September 15th, 2024. Sonny was born in Knoxville, raised in Wildwood, and lived in Maryville TN. Sonny worked at the Alcoa Aluminum plant for 7 years and then finished his career at the Canalco plant in Hannibal OH, where co-workers will remember him as "BB". Sonny lived in Woodsfield OH for 35 years where he made many friends and raised his family with his wife Maxine Justice Burnett. Sonny retired in 1992 and moved back to Maryville TN where he has resided for the last 30 years. Sonny loved the Lord and was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. In his free time, Sonny enjoyed 20-mile bike rides in the Smokey...

John Matthew Cochran, age 99, passed away on September 15, 2024. The family will receive friends from 4:00 - 6:00 PM, Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home and the service will follow at 6:00 PM, with Rev. Jonathon Jonas officiating. Family and friends will meet at 11:00 AM, Thursday, September 19th at Grandview Cemetery for the interment. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First United Methodist Church of Maryville or St. Jude Children's Hospital. www.mccammonammonsclick.com

John Matthew Cochran, age 99, passed away on September 15, 2024. He was a Korean Veteran and a 32nd Mason. He was a Master Tech for Ford transmissions with Costner Eagleton Motors. He worked for the Blount County School System by setting up the Auto Mechanics Program at William Blount High School and later at Heritage High School. He served 17 years with the school system. He was a Past Board Member for The Farm Bureau and The TN Co-Op. He loved his old Buicks and tractors, and he donated two tractors to the Greenback Historical Society and the Greenback Museum. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Mae (Jill) Cochran; mother, Carmer Peterson Cochran; father, Cecil H. Cochran;...

Kathy Diane Kincaid Farner of Maryville, Tn. left her Earthly home on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the age of 72, to be with our Lord and Savior. She fought a good fight and has finished her course. She now resides with her parents C.L. and Anna Kincaid, Brother Steve Kincaid, Nephew Lucas Kincaid and Father and Mother-In Law Fred and lvadell Farner. Survived by Husband Rick Farner, son Keith Fuller and Son and Daughter-In law Kevin and (Vicki) Fuller. Grandchildren: Hope (Cody), Jared (Kourtni), Trevor, Alec (Sofi), Kelsey (Efrain), Micah (Alli), Great Grandchildren: Paris, Kaydence, and Efrain Jr. Brother Randy Kincaid, Sister and Brother In-Law Robin and Denny Goforth, and Sister-In...

Glenn Willard Johnson, age 84, passed away at home on September 13, 2024 in Shannondale, Maryville, TN. He was born in Nicholson, PA on the Johnson family farm. He grew up in Nicholson, and upon high school graduation from Lakawana Trail High School, he attended Penn State University to study Chemical Engineering. After earning his Bachelor's Degree from Penn State, he married his hometown sweetheart, Annabelle (Ann) Pratt on June 24, 1961. They moved to New York State for his position at GE in Schenectady. After the birth of their first child, Cindy, in January of 1964, Glenn returned to school at RPI to pursue his doctorate in Chemical Engineering. After earning this degree in 1967,...

Dennis Ray Williams went home to be joined with his Savior and Lord on September 13, 2024. Dennis was born on September 26, 1953, as the fourth son of Willis and Lou Allie Williams in Maryville, TN. He grew up in the Louisville community. He was a graduate of Friendsville High School, the University of Tennessee and Ohio State University. He worked many years in the field of Civil Geo-Tech and Civil Engineering. He was a member of Broadway Baptist Church, where he taught Sunday school to 3 year olds. Dennis served as a Board member to Tennessee Right to Life. Preceded in death by: parents, Willis and Lou Allie Williams; brother, Bruce Williams. He is survived by: brothers, Larry...

Nannie Marie Burns, age 84 of Maryville, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024, at Fairpark Health and Rehab. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Richard Burns. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Marla and Jerry Roberts; son, John Burns; granddaughter, Erin Roberts; grandson and wife, Kurt and Celeste Roberts; great grandchildren, Alex Rudd and Koda Daniel. Family and friends will me 10:00 AM Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery for a graveside service with Rev. Mike Parker officiating. www.mccammonammonsclick.com

Glenda Jean Henderson, age 78 of Maryville, passed away peacefully at home on September 13, 2024. Glenda is preceded in death by her parents Glen Hafley and Marie Davis. She is survived by her sons Phil (Melanie) Henderson, Jeff Henderson and Mike (Renne) Henderson, grandchildren Justin Henderson, Jared Henderson Kristen Newbry and Kurt Henderson and great grandchildren Nathan and Nolan. The family will have a graveside service on Tuesday September 17, 2024, at Ellejoy Cemetery at 1:00 PM with Pastor Pacer Hepperly officiating. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home 915 W. Broadway Maryville, TN, 37801.

Kenneth Eugene Jenkins, age 75, passed away peacefully at his home in Maryville on September 13, 2024. He was a member of Freedom to Worship Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Clay Jenkins, and mother, Arbutus Marie Jenkins; brothers, Arthur and G.W. Jenkins of Maryville, and Charles Jenkins of Aston, PA; sister, Florence Baker of Maryville. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Renee Jenkins; daughters Kristi Jenkins and Lindsay (Travis) Tipton of Maryville, and son Clay (Tori) Jenkins of Knoxville; his sister, Debbie (Bruce) Roberts; 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Ken loved the Lord and loved playing his guitar at his church. He was a Navy veteran...

Elizabeth Train, lovingly known as Betty, peacefully passed away in the comfort of her own home in Maryville, TN on September 11, 2024. Born on June 26, 1952, the hottest day on record for Brooklyn, NY, Betty lived a life filled with unmatched positivity, tremendous passion, resilient strength and unbiased kindness towards others. Betty enjoyed watching movies, tv shows, especially Hallmark and most recently, undefinedRebaundefined, watching football with family, especially the Broncos and the Vols, loved going camping, road trips, and any events that involved her grandchildren. Betty is described by those closest to her as a beautiful, considerate, selfless, patient, thoughtful, determined,...

Fred James Smalling, age 85, of Madisonville, passed away 5:03 AM Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at his home. He was of the Baptist faith, a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from National Seating. He was hardworking and a loving father and Papaw. Preceded in death by wife Vivian Dixon Smalling, parents Irene and Barkley Smalling, parents-in-law Mary and Elmer Dixon, brother Billy Smalling and sister Fay Miller. Survivors-Daughter: Cindy (Reece) Cooper; Son: Danny (Kitty) Smalling, all of Madisonville; Grandchildren: Megan (Cooper) and Paul Killen, Southside, AL, Braeden Cooper, Madisonville, David & Jane Smalling, Asheville, NC, Chris & Shannon Hood, Benton, TN; Great...

James Paul Graves, age 87 of Maryville, TN, passed away at home on September 8, 2024, surrounded by family. James was born April 20, 1937, in Vonore, TN, second son of the late Fred Lee and Edna S. Graves. James grew up in Vonore and graduated from the Vonore Schools in 1955. From 1955 -1960, James attended East Tennessee State University, where he received his U.S. Army Commission as 2nd Lieutenant. In 1965, he graduated from The School of Physical Therapy, The Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. James was a crusader for physical therapy and was instrumental in providing the first physical therapy services in Haywood County, NC, Blount Memorial, Maryville, TN, Woods Memorial, Etowah, TN and Sevier...