MARYVILLE – The theme of the evening was “Blessings,” and before the evening was over, Martha Hess, an alumna of Maryville College and its registrar for 35 years, was presented the Medallion, the College’s highest award.
MARYVILLE – Blount County Sheriff James L. Berrong said that Phillip L. Hammock, 38, is in custody in Jefferson County, Ala. Hammock has been on the run since October 23, following a police pursuit and subsequent manhunt in Townsend last weekend.
Volunteer opportunity to conduct field research GATLINBURG – Researchers at Great Smoky Mountains National Park are inviting people to volunteer as Citizen Scientists on Saturday, Oct. 31, and join Park biologists and educators in developing scientific data in the national park.
Gary Lynn Pesterfield, 58, of Maryville, passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 at his home. He was a Veteran of the Army National Guard, and was a long time carpenter. He was proceeded in death by his parents, J.B. and Ethel Coulter Pesterfield. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Freda Harrill Pesterfield; [...]
George Kenneth Everett, 72, of Louisville, passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 while camping at Melton Hill Campground. Preceded in death by parents, Susie and Jim (Pop) Everett; infant daughter, Karen Mae Everett; and niece, Diane. Survived by wife, Wanda Martin Everett; son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Lora Everett; granddaughter, Tami Everett; step-grandson, Ryan Goddard [...]
Mack Sparks, 75, of Maryville, Jesus came to take him home on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009. Mack served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1961 and retired from ALCOA after 35 years. He enjoyed cattle farming and gardening. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, John Nathan Sparks and Nora [...]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), an Eagle Scout from Maryville, Tenn., announced that the Senate has passed a resolution he co-sponsored to recognize February 8, 2010, as “Boy Scouts of America Day” in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts. “Being a Boy Scout helped me build character and appreciate the [...]
Timeless story of Jesus Christ staged in outdoor amphitheater TOWNSEND – The popular Passion Play in the Smokies will hold its last two shows for the 2009 season this weekend, Friday, Oct., 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m. each evening. The preshow concerts will also be held each night of the Play from [...]
Fidelia Seay Ashburn Parham, born June 30, 1918, devoted mother and faithful friend, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, at Asbury Place. She was a member of Broadway United Methodist Church for 65 years where she taught Sunday School, served on the altar Guild and other committees. She was a member of Chilhowee Club, and [...]