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Julia Hurley was engaged to Dr Joe Hutchison in 2022.  Julia and Dr. Hutchison have a Realty business together and a Chiropractic office in Knoxville.  The couple shares 3 girls, aging from 25, 14 and 10.

was named the Outstanding Graduate Student in Experimental Psychology at MTSU for 2012-2013.

Joseph “Uncle Joe” Earl Huskey, age 100, of Talbott, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020, 12 days before his 101st birthday. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and member of the Masonic Lodge, Shriners International, and the Lions Club. Uncle Joe was also a Chemical Engineer and very interested in education. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Huskey; parents, Will and Maggie Huskey; brothers, Clay Huskey of Newport, Hugh Huskey of Maryville and Troy Huskey of Texas. He is survived by his niece, Susan (Wayne) Cooper; nephew, Chris (Shelia) Huskey; and several other nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Graveside service 2:00 PM Sunday, November 22, 2020, at Westview Cemetery with Dr. J.W. Taylor officiating. Mr. Huskey will lie in state from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM on Saturday at Fielden Funeral Home in New Market.

On June 21, 2022, Laura Louise Hutchens passed away after a valiant battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her father, C. Oary Hutchens, and mother, Nellie Fife Hutchens. Also, cousin Susan Keller Perry, whom she loved as a sister.

She is survived by brother, Ronald O. Hutchens (Martha); niece, Kimberly Hutchens McElyea (Todd); nephew, Charles R. Hutchens; niece, Amy Hutchens Reed (Bradley). She was also a much loved “Aunt Boo” to grand nephews and niece, Micah, William, Laura, and Alexander McElyea; Brandon and Lucas Reed. Also, beloved, life long friends Phyllis Garner and Nanette Mabe.

Laura graduated from Maryville High School in 1972. She went on to earn her B.A. in English from Maryville College and Masters of Library Science from the University of Tennessee – Knoxville. She began her career with the Blount County Public Library in 1980, and served the library until her retirement as the Assistant Director in 2016. She was a superb soprano vocalist, being offered an audition with the New York Metropolitan Opera, and a proficient pianist. She will be greatly missed by all of her family, friends, and family of co-workers at the Blount County Library.

have relocated to Winter Haven Florida. Carol is the Pastor at Asbury United Methodist Church in Bartow Florida and has retired from the Florida Methodist Conference as Assistant Director of Ministry to Small Churches after 15 years. Robert retired from the United States Air Force after 24 years, last worked at a bus driver for Disney World and is the Methodist Christian Educator and Program Director.

Robert Easton Hutchison, Jr., age 76 of Maryville, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018, at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of New Providence Presbyterian Church and Program Director at East Tennessee PBS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Easton Hutchison, Sr., and Gertrude Holl Hutchison. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Cloud Hutchison; brother and sister-in-law, David Paul and Elizabeth Hutchison; nieces and nephews, Angela Shenefield, Michael LaPrade, Robert LaPrade, Brad Hutchison and Abby Olde. A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at New Providence Presbyterian Church with The Rev. Dr. Emily Anderson and Rev. Steven Musick officiating. The family will receive friends at the Church following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to East Tennessee PBS, 1611 East Magnolia Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917; New Providence Presbyterian Church Welcome Table, 703 W. Broadway, Maryville, TN 37801; or Maryville College Science Building, attn: Advancement Office, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804.

Dr. Kenneth D. Hutson, 74, of Marietta, died peacefully Sunday, October 4, 2009, surrounded by his family. Born in Monroe County, Tennessee, he is survived by his wife, Katherine; three daughters, Karen Crowe and husband, Andy; Katrina Wood and husband, Charles; Kristie Vanderpoel and husband, David; one son, Kenneth Hutson, Jr. and wife, Katie; six grandchildren, Clint, Kyle, and Anne Crowe; Jonathan Wood; and Abbey and Kenny Vanderpoel; and one brother, William R. Hutson of Maryville, TN. A longtime resident of Marietta, he practiced dentistry for 35 years, was a member of the Cobb County Dental Society, served one year as the Chair of the dental staff at Kennestone Hospital, and was a member of the Academy of General Dentistry. He was a past president of the Metro Marietta Kiwanis Club and served on the Board of Commissioners for the Cobb County Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs for over 20 years. Dr. Hutson played guitar and was the lead singer for the bluegrass band, The Brakemen, and was an honorary inductee into the Georgia Country Music Association Hall of Fame. He served as a Captain in the Air National Guard, and was an inactive Deacon at Roswell Street Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Maryville High School in 1953, the University of Georgia in 1957, and Emory Dental School in 1963.

Murph Hutson graduates from Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, MN with his Masters of Divinity on May 25, 2019. He is finishing his pastoral internship at Luther Church of Hope in West Des Moines, Iowa, and hopes to be ordained in the ELCA this Fall. Murph (2000) and Joy Bailey Hutson (1999) celebrated 20 years of marriage with friends and family on June 26, 2019.

Alexandra Hutson (‘16) and Jacob Hutson (‘16) welcomed their first child, Elsie Grace Hutson on February 17 2023. They currently live in Spanish Fort, Alabama. Alexandra serves as the Associate Pastor at Government Street Presbyterian Church in Mobile, Alabama. Jacob works remotely for Veryable as the Southeast Team Support and Development Specialist.

Elizabeth (Enloe) Hutton was born November 12, 1934, and died March 17, 2016 of dementia and complications after a fall. She will be missed by her children and their families — Gwyneth Hutton, Elaine H Johnston, and Richard Hutton, as well as numerous friends. Elizabeth was born and raised in Atlanta, GA to Pauline Parker Enloe and Richard Enloe. She attended Maryville College in Maryville, TN, where she met her husband of 53 years, Jack Hutton. They married in 1956. They lived in West Virginia and Texas before moving to New Orleans in 1965. Jack served as Organist and Choir Director of Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church for 45 years. Elizabeth was a preschool teacher in her early career, and served as administrative assistant at Rayne for over 20 years, until she retired. She was the ultimate church lady, and greeted all who worshipped at Rayne with a smile and a wave from the choir loft. More than one member of Rayne has said that they joined because of her beaming welcome. Elizabeth knew the words to nearly every song ever written, and burst into an appropriate song at any given moment. She was enthusiastic and joyous about life and never missed an opportunity to be silly, to laugh, or to appreciate the gifts in her life. She was the “fun mom” all her children’s friends wanted as a chaperone on field trips, even if her own kids sometimes wished she could miss one. She gave her heart to everyone she met, and claims an extended family of “adopted” children. Thanksgiving dinners for 25 people were not unusual, as she rounded up all who did not have other family nearby to celebrate with. Anyone who needed a meal when dinner was ready was welcomed, and a whispered “FHB” to her kids (Family Hold Back) made sure there was enough for all. Elizabeth grew up with an extended family of uncles, aunts and cousins, and her crazy Enloe stories created family sayings to fit a multitude of situations. “Make the tea, Louis,” — the standard reply to someone who tells you to do something you are already doing or have done – has reached far beyond the borders of the Enloe clan. Elizabeth supported many charities throughout her life. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a contribution to the New Orleans AIDS Task Force, St. Luke’s Homeless Outreach, or the Rayne Memorial Music ministry. Elizabeth would encourage you to sing a song in her honor. Memorial service was March 31st, 1:00 p.m. at Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church.

Dr. Joe Thomas Hutton – age 89, passed away Wednesday May 11, 2016. Church affiliation: Smithwood Baptist Church. Organizations: Member of the East Tennessee Academy of Dental Practice Administration, Mid-American Orthodontic Society, American Association of Functional Orthodontics and the American Association of Neuromuscular Studies, and was honored as the dentist of the year by the second district dental society in 1989-90. He was also the president of the East Tennessee Dental Association. Joe was born on July 25, 1926 to Thomas S. Hutton and his wife Johnnie Belle Cook. Joe had 2 sisters, Marguerite and Barbara Ann. Joe attended grade school and high school in the Greenback community where he made many life-long friends. In his senior years, Joe enjoyed attending the area's annual class reunions called the Greenback Happy Survivors. When Joe graduated from high-school, our country was still involved in World War II. In 1944 Joe volunteered for service in the navy. He served on a submarine named Burfish that helped patrol and guard the Panama Canal. In 1946 when Joe returned from naval service, he decided to take advantage of the GI Bill Grant to help with his future education. He first attended Hiwassee College at Madisonville and later enrolled at Maryville College in Maryville where he met his future wife Edith Wilson. The year 1949 was a very challenging year for Joe. At this time he was making plans to enter dental school in Memphis, Tn. Both his parents died unexpectedly within six months of each other. It was a very trying time for him and his sisters and it became necessary for Joe and Edith to delay their marriage plans for a time. Joe and Edith were married in February 1951 while Joe was still a dental student at University of Tennessee Dental School. There was no time for a honeymoon because Joe had to get back to school. Joe and Edith attended Bellview Baptist church in Memphis, Tn. Many of the dental students attended there. Joe was a Presbyterian and Edith was a Baptist. Joe said that he would like to join this Baptist church and Edith told him he would have to be baptized again, and he agreed. He had been baptized twice before, once as an infant by his mother's Methodist minister and then Baptized by sprinkling when he was a young teen when he joined his father's Presbyterian church. He was baptized by emersion by Dr. Robert G. Lee, the pastor of Bellview Baptist church. Many years later, Joe would tease his Baptist friends and tell them he had been baptized three times. After graduation, Joe decided he would like to establish a dental practice in Knoxville Tn. In early 1953 he rented office space from a physician named Dr. Joel Morris located on north Broadway in Knoxville. At the time, Edith was his first dental assistant until their first child was born. After that he hired Billy Tellafario and later he employed Leah Smelcer who later married Nooied Whitaker. Around 1959 Dr. Morris retired and sold his office on north Broadway. Joe relocated his dental office to Powers Street. In 1975 Joe and his friend Dr. Lawrence Trivette wanted to find property nearer to Fountain City for their dental practice. They found a location on Essary Rd. that pleased them and built a building there. It was not far from the Fountain City "duck pond". For over 60 years Joe practiced dentistry and faithfully served his dental patients. Joe and Edith had a blessed marriage and became the parents of three children. James Randall Hutton, Richard Thomas Hutton, and Samantha Ann Hutton. Later on Randy married Penny Weisgarber. Rick married Martha Brock, and Samantha married David Metheney. The children presented them with four beautiful grandchildren: Paige Hutton, Zachary Hutton, Lauren Hutton, and Harijot Metheney. Joe was a devoted father and he had precious memories of all his children. He often mentioned a treasured memory of each child. Samantha Hutton and her Suzuki piano and violin music program at University of Tennessee. Especially he fondly remember the trip to Japan that Samantha, Edith and Joe took for Samantha to study under the founder of the Suzuki method, Dr. Suzuki. A fond memory of Randy was when he became a dentist and entered the dental practice with Joe. A treasured memory that he had of Rick is helping him at Rick's hardware store in his retirement years. Joe greatly enjoyed bass fishing with Randy and his friends, and was an accomplished pilot. He enjoyed flying to many areas in the United States. He especially enjoyed gaining permission to fly across the Niagara Falls in Canada. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his older sister Marguerite Sentelle. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, children, and his grandchildren. He also leaves behind a sister Barbara Ann Hughes, and many nieces and nephews.

David Allen Hutton was born on March 16, 1952 and passed away on February 18, 2013 in Atlanta, GA.

of Huntington passed away on March 19, at the age of 82. He is survived by his wife Ruth Ann, daughters, Kim (Rick) Borkus, Dawn (Paul) Locascio, grandchildren Nick Borkus and Dayna (Anthony) Rojas and great-grandchildren, Sophia, Rowen and Phoenix Rojas. Robert was a graduate of Huntington High School, Stony Brook Preparatory, Maryville College and he attended McCormick Theological Seminary. He received advanced degrees: Masters from New Paltz, a second Masters in special education, a professional degree and a doctorate from Hofstra University. He served in the U.S. Army as a chaplain’s assistant and medic. Dr. Hyne taught for 27 years in Northport and Huntington School Districts. He taught a doctoral program at Hofstra University. Bob lived a life of contribution and service. He served on a town community committee to establish group homes for special needs children. He served ten years on Harborfields School District Board of Education and was President for several years. He served on the Board of Visiting Nurse Association and participated in establishing the Hospice House in East Northport. He worked with his wife Ruth Ann at Douglas Elliman Real Estate since his retirement from education. Bob was an avid sailor. He loved photography and reading. He will be missed for his wit and sense of humor, his animal advocacy, his generosity of heart and guidance.

to Wesley Idlette ’12, December 29, 2012.

Kingsport City Schools has announced the appointment of Wesley Idlette as the head coach of the high school’s wrestling program. Idlette has been teaching physical education at Andrew Johnson Elementary School since 2012. See the full article here: http://www.timesnews.net/Sports/2017/07/20/KCS-names-D-B-wrestling-coach.html?ci=stream&lp=14&p=1

Following a national search, the Limestone College Athletics Department introduced Tony Ierulli, formerly the defensive ends coach at Carson-Newman University, as the program’s third head football coach during a press conference at the Stephenson Dining Hall & Conference Center on Friday, February 10. See more: http://wspa.com/2018/02/16/limestone-names-tony-ierulli-as-head-football-coach/

Ann Stimson Ihrig passed away on December 15, 2021.

Arthur M. Ihrig passed away on December 21, 2021.

Knoxville – Ernestine (“Ernie”) Hutcheson Lawless Ingle died September 21, 2020. Ernie was born May 19, 1926, in Tusculum, Tennessee. She was the youngest child of Woodson Hutcheson and Emma Patton Hutcheson. In addition to her parents, Ernie was predeceased by husbands Henry Lawless and Roy Ingle; brothers Burton, Doyle, Edwin, Robert and Wilson Hutcheson; and sisters Imogene (Ima) Humpston, Vera Holt, Lucille Hutcheson, Maxine Hutcheson and Inez Hutcheson. She is survived by brothers Tom Hutcheson and Jim Hutcheson, sister Mary Ann Hardwick, and a number of nieces and nephews. Ernie was a long-time member and former employee of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City (Knoxville, Tennessee). In lieu of flowers, it is requested that memorial contributions be given to Central Baptist Church of Fountain City. The family also extends its thanks to the staffs of Windsor Gardens Assisted Living and Shannondale Health Care for their assistance and support in Ernie’s later years. Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Ingle family and invites you to view and sign the online registry at www.gentrygriffey.com.

Dr. Fred J. Ingram, 96, of Crossville, was called home Tuesday, November 14, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Garvin and Viola Ingram; wife of 62 years, Lola Blankenship Ingram; brothers, Arvel Ingram, twin infant brothers, and James Ingram. He is survived by his sisters, Mary Morton of Townsend, TN and Carolyn Slack of Chillocothe, OH; brother, Bob Ingram of Madisonville, TN; children- Dewain Ingram of Bushnell, FL, Ron (Mary) Ingram of Germantown, TN, Sheri (Bob) Phillips of Crossville, TN, and Karla (Doug) Koontz of Knoxville, TN; grandchildren, Mathena Carbone of Ocala, FL, Lore Woods of Lobelville, TN, Veronica (Hank) Tansey of Memphis, TN, Jackie (Didier) Stahl of Mexico City, Chad Phillips of Dallas, TX, Tiffany Phillips of Crossville, TN, Tyler Koontz of Maryville, TN, and Braxton (Kehauliana) Koontz of Knoxville, TN; and 12 great grandchildren. Dr. Ingram graduated from Madisonville High School, received his B.S. degree from Maryville College, Masters from the University of Tennessee, Doctorate from Oklahoma State University, and did his internship at Baylor University. He graduated aviation school and had his pilot’s license. He was the State Director of Technical Education for the state of Tennessee, Director of Human Services in Cumberland County, teacher and principal at Walnut Hill Elementary, and a teacher at CCHS. In 1941, he was a left handed pitcher for the Cleveland Indians AA team, the Cedar Rapids Raiders. He was also a Sunday school director, teacher, and deacon at the First Baptist Church of Crossville.

Marie Scott Isaacs, age 94, of Newland passed away on November 25, 2016 at her residence. She was born May 26, 1922 in Franklin, NC a daughter of the late George D.and Minnie Cabe Scott. Marie was a teacher and Home Ec. Agent with N.C.State University Extension Services and a Home Ec. Agent with Macon and Avery Counties. She was a member of Newland Presbyterian Church. Along with her parents, Marie was preceded in death by her: husband, Mack S. Isaacs and her sisters, Virginia S. Wiggins and Dorothy S. Vick. Marie has left to cherish her memory her: Nephews, Mark Vick and Mike Isaacs; nieces, Marie Vick and Marcye Ollis; sister-in-law, Marie Isaacs.

Earned a Master’s degree in Child and Adolescent Psychological Development in June 2019

Peter Muse Isenberg, age 66, of Kingsport, passed from his earthly life into eternal life on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. Peter was born on May 16, 1950, in Johnson City, TN, and was raised by his loving parents, the late Guy Isenberg and the late Cynthia “Cy” Isenberg. On July 7, 1973, Peter married his best friend and love of his life, Ms. Dawn Sterling. Peter was a proud Ranger of the 101st Airborne and he unselfishly and bravely served his country during the Vietnam War. Peter was a graduate of the class of 1968, at Dobyns-Bennett High School. He graduated with his undergraduate degree from Maryville College in 1973, and with his Master’s degree from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Peter loved his family and he loved his country; he was a former Commander of American Legion Post 13 out of Maryville, TN. He loved spending time with his family and raising his two ferrets, Wilma and Marty. Peter was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Dawn Isenberg; daughter, Jennifer Kathleen Isenberg; and sister, Patty Caldwell and husband Paul. There was a Military Honors graveside service for Peter Thursday, July 21, 2016, at East Lawn Memorial Park in the Garden of Peace I. Military honors were provided by American Legion Post 3/265. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Bloomingdale Volunteer Fire Department, located at 3017 N. John B. Dennis Highway, Kingsport, TN 37660: Phone: (423) 288-7841, or the American Legion Post #13 in Maryville, TN, located at 224 Waters Road, Maryville, TN 37803: Phone: (865) 984-0233. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.eastlawnkingsport.com. East Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park has the honor of serving the family.

Peter Muse Isenberg, Class of ’73: Passed away suddenly in Kingsport, Tennessee, on July 12, 2016… 5 days after 43rd wedding anniversary. Survived by wife, Dawn Sterling Isenberg, Class of ’73 and daughter, Jennifer Kathleen Isenberg. Peter entered Maryville College as a student Fall, 1969. In 1972, he dropped out of college to proudly serve with the elite 101st Airborne/82nd Engineers during the Vietnam era based at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Peter returned to MC (1975-1977) to complete his degree requirements while being employed as Head Resident of Davis Hall. During the 1990’s Peter held the position of Commander of the American Legion, Post #13, in Blount County, Tennessee.

Richard Isenberg, age 95, of Sevierville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 7, 2021 with his family by his side. Richard was born July 25, 1926. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Sevierville since the age of 12. Richard loved the Lord and his church. He was an adult Sunday School Class Teacher and Elder. Richard was a veteran of World War II, serving with the Army Infantry in Germany. He graduated from Maryville College in 1951 with a degree in Business. He worked with Isenberg Motor Company and Roy Newman Motors for a total of 17 years. He came to work at Sevier County Bank in June 1969 as an Officer in the Loan Department and retired in 1992 as a Senior Vice President. He also served on the Sevier County Bank Board of Directors and the Sevier County Electric System Board. Richard was proud to be a member of the American Legion Post #104 for many years. He was inducted into the 2007 Sevier County High School Athletic Hall of Fame (Class of 1994). He enjoyed golfing, fishing in Tennessee rivers, and was an avid sports fan. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Ada H. Isenberg. He is survived by his daughters, Janet Proffitt and husband John, Mary Ann Helton and husband Butch; grandchildren, Michael Headrick and wife Cara, Emily Brearley and husband Dan; extended family members, Jeff Scheafnocker and Kristen Faerber. Memorial donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 500 Belle Ave., Sevierville, TN 37862. The family wishes to extend their appreciation to his caregivers, Joan Helton, Karen Geilenkirchen, Joyce Dyer, and Donna Huskey, all the Staff at Sevierville Health and Rehabilitation for their exceptional care. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 PM Thursday, August 12th at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. Family and friends will leave Atchley Funeral Home in procession at 10:30 AM Friday, August 13th for an 11 AM Graveside Service and interment at Middle Creek Cemetery with Pastor Sam Haun officiating. A Memorial Service will be held 11 AM Saturday, August 21st at First Presbyterian Church, Sevierville. Arrangements are in the care of Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. Online condolences can be made at www.atchleyfuneralhome.com.