OBITUARIES
Maryville, Alcoa, and Knoxville Obituaries
Local obituaries for loved ones in the Maryville, Alcoa, and Knoxville, TN areas
Deidre Warren
Jul 22, 2026
In Loving Memory of
Deidre (Deedee) Warren
December 30, 1961 – July 22, 2026
With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we celebrate the life of Deidre Warren, who peacefully departed this life on July 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Deidre was born on December 30, 1961, in Naples, Florida, to Donald and Odell Warren. Throughout her life, she exemplified love,...
Evelyn Williams
Jul 21, 2026
Evelyn Williams, 88, of Three Mile, TN entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 21, in her hometown of Alcoa, TN. She was preceded in death by and was a loving wife to Blount County commissioner, the late Richard Williams Jr.; her parents Kermit Robinson and Addie B. Bryant. Her siblings Ted (Mary), Kenneth, Thomas, Lawrence, Victoria (Sydney) and beloved...
Jacqueline Delores Wiggins
Jul 15, 2026
Jacqueline Delores Wiggins, age 84, of Alcoa, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Born on June 12, 1942, in Alcoa, Tennessee, Jacqueline was the beloved daughter of the late Raymond and Arlena Brabson. She was a woman of unwavering faith and a devoted member of Mother Love Baptist Church in Louisville, Tennessee, where she found great joy in worship...
Geraldine Haley
Jul 13, 2026
Geraldine Louise “Gerry” Dobson Haley, 78 made her transition and joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 13, 2026. Mrs. Haley was born April 30, 1948 to the late Louis and Pearl Dobson, Jr. She graduated salutatorian from Charles M. Hall High School in Alcoa, Class of 1966 and attended Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio.
She was employed by Knoxville...
Dorothy Mynatt
Jul 7, 2026
Dorothy Moulden Mynatt - was born on November 11,1923 and departed this life, July 7, 2026 in Alcoa, TN. Dorothy lived her life as a true servant of God. Micah 6:8 says "Do what is justice, love mercy and walk humbly with your God.” Through-out her life, she extended kindness to everyone she encountered. Dorothy was truly blessed and highly...
Peggy Ann Webb
Jun 23, 2026
Peggy Ann Webb (Peggy Sue), age 70 of Alcoa, Tennessee departed this life on June 23, 2026. Preceded in death by her parents James and Sally Webb.
She leaves to cherish her memory sons Rodney Lamar (Otis), Roderick Lamont (Little Bit), Lloyd Andre (Poody) Webb; sisters Ryenell Prater, Joyce Adams; brother James Webb Jr.; 11 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; devoted friend...
Julia LaFretta Henderson
Jun 18, 2026
Julia LaFretta Henderson, 86, of Alcoa, Tennessee, transitioned to her heavenly home on June 18, 2026. Born March 8, 1940, to the late Boyzie "Jack" Hill and Earnie Mae Jackson, she was a graduate of Charles M. Hall High School and a faithful member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.
She retired from British Tire & Rubber in 2001 and will be...
Clarence B. Williams
May 25, 2026
HClarence B. Williams (CB) was born to Richard and Gertude Williams on November 6, 1949. During his life, he was a proud native son of Alcoa, TN, husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, mentor, colleague, community supporter, humanitarian, justice advocate, conversationist, and, most importantly, a follower of Jesus Christ.
Following graduation from Charles M. Hall High School, he earned an Associate of...
Alethea Elaine Young-Lenoir
May 17, 2026
Alethea Elaine Young Lenoir was born on September 7, 1950, to the union of Frank Anthony Young Sr. and Edna Theresa Porter Young. Alethea established a new address in the arms of our heavenly father on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
Alethea joined St. Paul A.M.E. Zion Church at an early age, where she was active in Vacation Christian Education and other...
Cynthia Jeanette Jones
May 7, 2026
Cynthia Jeanette Jones was born on August 11, 1948 in Rockford, TN., to the late Herbert and Thelma Jones. She gained her wings on Thursday May 7, 2026. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant A.M.E Zion Church, Rockford, TN. Cynthia was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Thelma Jones, brother Herbert (Pete) Jones, and grandparents James and...
Angela Gardner
May 6, 2026
Angela Lavette Prigmore Gardner was born on May 31, 1973, in Knoxville, Tennessee, and passed away on May 6, 2026. Angela was a loving daughter, sister, mother, family member, and friend whose presence left a lasting mark on the people blessed to know her. Angela lived with sickle cell disease, and throughout her life, she continued to live, love, and...
Victor Hodge
Apr 8, 2026
Today we honor and celebrate the life of a beloved husband, son, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, neighbor, and friend - Victor Bernard Hodge, affectionately known as Victor B. He was a man whose spirit touched all of those around him.
Victor B was born August 14, 1959, in Alcoa, TN. He attended Alcoa High School C/O ’77 and ’78. In...
George Hall
Mar 26, 2026
HALL, GEORGE EDWARD – age 68, departed this life on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Preceded in death by parents, James and Tommie Hall; fathers-in-law Ollie B. Harris and Alfonzo Stewart; grandsons, Myles and Malik Harris; sister, Cathey Rahman; brother, Frederick Hall; brothers-in law, Isaac Simmons, Roy Harris, Vincent Stewart, and John Lee Hill; and...
Dorian Johnson
Mar 1, 2026
Dorian Rashad Johnson departed from this life on March 1st 2026 at the age of 37.
Dorian Johnson is preceded in death with (Grandmother) Sarah M. Johnson, (Grandfather) Charles W. Johnson, (Uncle) Reginald C. Johnson, (Brother) Michael D. Johnson. He leaves his memories behind to be cherished by his mother " Angela-Christopher Johnson Knighton", Children "Dorian Johnson, Dereon Johnson, Savion Johnson,...
Nick Lee O'Neal
Feb 1, 2026
Nick Lee O’Neal
Sometimes I fall on my knees and pray, come Jesus come, let today be the day. And low and behold on Sunday, February 1, 2026, God dispatched his angel to take Nick O’Neal home. He fought the good fight, finish the course and kept the faith. Now he has been lifted up to receive his reward. Even as...
Monte E. Welker
Jan 15, 2026
Monte E. Welker, 91, of Maryville, TN, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at his home. He was born on November 2, 1934 in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Willard Welker and Teresa Amrine Welker Smith of Vermont, Il. He is preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister, Nancy Sue Welker and daughter, Cynthia Carol Welker.Monte is...
Damien Minor
Jan 9, 2026
In Loving Memory of Damien Scott Minor
October 20, 1992 – January 9, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Damien Scott Minor, age 33, who departed this life on January 9, 2026, at his home in Maryville, Tennessee.
A Vibrant Life
Damien was born on October 20, 1992, at the University of Tennessee Hospital. A proud graduate of the Alcoa High...
Donald Ray Cody
Jan 3, 2026
Donald Ray Cody, age 64, of Maryville, Tennessee, passed away
peacefully on January 3, 2026, in his beloved hometown. Born in Maryville on February 15, 1961, Donald was the cherished son of [Mary Sweatmon] and [Harvey Cody]. His love for his hometown was instilled from an early age, and he lived his entire life in the place he
always called home. Donald...
Hattie Watts
Dec 19, 2025
Hattie Sue Watts peacefully passed away on December 19, 2025 at Deane Hill Assisted Living. She was born on February 23, 1943, to the late Robert and Elizabeth Penson.
Hattie was a beautiful soul with a heart for helping others. She gave her life to Christ at an early age at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Zion Church in Louisville, Tennessee, and later...
Joshua Scaife, Jr.
Dec 14, 2025
Joshua Mecal Lalice Scaife Jr. was a young man whose presence was quietly powerful and deeply felt by all who knew him. A proud graduate of Alcoa High School, Joshua was known for his kind heart, calm demeanor, and unwavering authenticity. He carried himself with both confidence and humility, possessing a natural ability to connect with others. To his family...
