OBITUARIES
Maryville, Alcoa, and Knoxville Obituaries
Local obituaries for loved ones in the Maryville, Alcoa, and Knoxville, TN areas
Irene Garland
Sep 3, 2025
With deep sadness we announce the passing of Irene Garland 84 of Maryville, who passed away September 3, 2025 surrounded by her beloved family. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 67 years Marvin (Dude) Garland. She will be deeply missed by her husband, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Graveside service will be held...
Charles Milton Ramsey, Jr .
Aug 23, 2025
Charles Milton Ramsey Jr., of Knoxville, born December 11, 1951 passed away on August 23, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents Charles Ramsey Sr. and Mary Aletha Kerr, step father J.B. Kerr, brothers Robert Stephens and Frankie Kerr, sisters Kathy and Elizabeth Kerr.
He leaves to cherish his memories devoted brother Scottie Kerr of Lenior City, TN, devoted...
Virgil Bobby Lock
Aug 20, 2025
Virgil Bobby Lock was born on May 17, 1947 to Willie (Bill) & Roberita Lock. He gained his wings on August 20, 2025.
He attended Freedom to Worship Pentecostal Church under the leadership of Pastor Charlie Lambert. He loved to worship and praise the Lord. He will be remembered for the numerous gospel groups he sung with and many solos at...
Annette Sudderth
Aug 15, 2025
Annette J Sudderth age 83 of Maryville went to be with the Lord on August 15, 2025 after a short illness at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She was a member of the Rest Haven Baptist Church. Annette loved to sing and talked about the Lord and going home continually.
Annette was preceded in death by mother Leila, father William,...
Anthony Carr
Jul 26, 2025
Anthony (Tony) D Carr, 68, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a year long battle of cancer on July 26, 2025. Anthony better known as Tony aka “Macaroni, and The Governor.” Tony graduated from Alcoa High School class of 1974.
Tony was born and raised as a member of St. John Missionary Baptist church where he served on...
Jones
Jul 25, 2025
O'Juan Chardel Emanuel Randiafred Jones, 21, of Maryville, left this world on July 25, 2025. He was born in Knoxville, to Tia Jones Sams on March 11, 2004. He graduated from Maryville High School in 2022. He loved music, videogames, and basketball. He accepted Christ early in life. He excelled at making people laugh. He is preceded in death by...
Kaelin Griffin
Jul 22, 2025
Kaelin DeShawn Reneal Griffin was a unique and adventurous person. He always had a smile on his face and was there for the party. A skilled barber and ambitious individual, Kaelin brought fortune and happiness to those around him. He strove to help his family and friends and did all he could for those around him.
Kaelin was a very active...
Geneva Williams Harrison
Jul 12, 2025
Geneva Williams Harrison, age 84, was born in Alcoa, Tennessee on June 9, 1941, and went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2025. She was a proud 1959 graduate of Charles M. Hall High School. Geneva retired from the City of Maryville Fire Department in 2006, after twenty-one years, and committed her life to public service. She was...
Shirley Cross
May 26, 2025
Shirley Ann Cross of Maryville, TN, departed this life at her home peacefully Monday May 26, 2025, at the age of 72. She was born February 6,1953 to the late Raymond and Beulah Mae Asbury. She was a graduate of Everette High School Class of 1971 and a Bulldog Runner. Shirley was a loyal employee ofPizza Hut for over 10+...
Larry Shearer
May 23, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Rev. Larry Arthur Shearer, who departed this life peacefully on May 23, 2025 at the age of 77, in his loving wife’s embrace.
Born in Richmond, Kentucky, to Lawrence Shearer and Lillian Denny Shearer March 17,1948. Larry lived a life marked by kindness, integrity, and quiet strength. He was known...
Odetha Whitted
May 17, 2025
Odetha “Dess” DeHart Whitted was born September 3, 1944 to loving parents, James and Odetha DeHart in Bryson City, NC. She passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Odetha was a graduate of Charles M. Hall High School Class of 1963. She was a member of St. Peter Primitive Baptist Church. She loved spending time with close family and friends.
She...
Chris Rainer
May 15, 2025
Chris Edward Rainer, born December 4, 1949 to the late James Rainer & Betty J. (Burge) Burnett, departed his life on May 15, 2025 at The Waters of Sweetwater in Sweetwater, Tn.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, James (Porky) Rainer and Larry W. Rainer and children Terry L. Robinson and Sheree Bass. Chris...
June Ernestine Boatwright
May 7, 2025
June Ernestine Boatwright, 95, of Louisville, TN passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025 after a lengthy illness. June was born and raised in Greenback, TN.
June was predeceased by parents, James Hugh and Bessie Thompson, brothers Leon Taylor, James Sylvester Thompson and Walter Henley Thompson and husband, Andrew Jackson “Blue” Boatwright. She leaves to cherish her memory: daughter, Andrea Michelle...
Odessa R. Carr
May 2, 2025
Odessa R. Carr (94) born July 15, 1930 in Warrior, AL to Emma Brantley and Thomas Moore. The beloved spouse of the late Jack W. Carr for 63 years of wedded bliss. During this union 5 children were born.
She was preceded in death by her loving family members, mother Emma L. Brantley, spouse Jack W. Carr, grandson Antonio Donte’ and...
Jessica Christensen
Apr 8, 2025
Jessica Greene Christensen July 27 1942-April 8 2025, passed away at the age of 82 peacefully at home. She was preceded in death by granddaughter Melissa Fox and Brother Willard Greene. Survived by son Billy Fox daughters Susan Potts, Alisa "Dani" Prince and Julie Flowers. Grandchildren Jessica Bender, Samantha Potts, Jason Fox, Katie Phillips, Morgan Allen, Matthew, Nathan and Ethan...
Herbert Jones
Apr 6, 2025
Herbert W. Jones departed this life on Sunday, April 6th 2025 in Maryville Tennessee. He was born to Jackie E. Singleton and Herbert Jones Sr. on August 18, 1942 Knoxville Tn. Herbert W Jones was better known as Pete was raised by his grandparents Dennis and Corine Jones. Pete continued to live in Alcoa, Tennessee until his adult life. He...
Shelia Lock
Mar 23, 2025
SEE LOCK HOMEGOING FLYER
Family will receive at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday March 29, 2025 at Foothills Funeral Home with funeral service to start at 2 p.m.
Roy Scott
Mar 23, 2025
Roy H. Scott passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, surrounded by loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Carson Scott and Mayola Wright Scott, his brother, James (Bubba) Scott and niece, Sharon (Missy) Cobb.
Roy leaves to cherish his memory, beloved wife, Connie of 56 years; son, Rodney (Penny) Scott; sisters, Mary Scott and Harriet Allen;...
Stella Henry
Mar 2, 2025
Stella Mae Patrick Henry - was born May 25 1948, to the parents, Lonnie and Corrine Patrick. She grew up in Maryville, Tennessee on the Creek, and came to Rockford at an early age. She worked as a CNA for many years caring for others, which she loved. Stella had a heart of “Gold” and a spirit of “Fire”.
Stella was...
Edward Brewer
Feb 25, 2025
Edward Brewer graced this world with his presence on November 30, 1941 in Florence, Alabama. Born to parents, William and Margaret (Sugar Bae) Brewer he and his twin sister, Evelyn, were welcomed additions to the Todd and Brewer families who adored and indulged them. Grandmother, Blanche (Bie) and great-grandparents, Nellie and Jim Todd became co-parents when William was drafted into...
