OBITUARIES
Maryville, Alcoa, and Knoxville Obituaries
Local obituaries for loved ones in the Maryville, Alcoa, and Knoxville, TN areas
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...
Lloyd Yet Wilson
Feb 18, 2025
Lloyd Yett Wilson (Duck) age 72 Maryville, Tennessee departed this life on February 18, 2025. Preceded in death by his parents Edgar and Arthella Wilson; grandparents Lloyd and Margaret Holland, and Jimmy and Mae Wilson.
He leaves to cherish his memory brother, Edgar Curtis Wilson, sister Brenda (Wilson) Baxter, sons Rodney Lamar (Otis), Roderick Lamont (Little Bit), Lloyd Andre (Poody) Webb;...
Domeniquez Zaylynn Harper-Grubbs
Jan 4, 2025
Domeniquez Zaylynn Harper-Grubbs was born November 20, 2024 and passed away January 4, 2025. Zaylynn was preceded in death by grandparents, Lonnie and Corinne Patrick; uncle, Eric Cotton; great grandparents, Kay Frances Grubbs and Harold Grubbs III and great aunts, Krystal Grubbsa and Mary Ann (Squirt) Patrick; great uncle, Raymond Patrick.
He is survived by his mother, Lyndze Harper; father, Domeniquez...
Inell Thomas
Jan 3, 2025
In loving Memory of Inell Thomas
February 13,1937 -January 3,2025
Inell Thomas, a beloved community servant, and beacon of kindness, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025, at the age of 87.
Born to Allie and Katie McGuire on February 13, 1937, Inell grew up in Watkinsville, Georgia, where she attended the historic Rosenwald School. Inell Thomas accepted Christ at a young age...
Betty Jean Burnett
Jan 3, 2025
Betty Jean Burnett, born September 25, 1931, to the late James C. and Emma Jean Burge in Tate, GA, departed peacefully on January 3, 2025. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by 2 sons, James C. and Larry W. Rainer and 3 grandchildren, Terry L. Robinson, Robyn R. Rainer and Sheree Bass.
She was a graduate of...
Curtis Tate
Dec 18, 2024
Curtis Darnell Tate, age 67, was born on July 27, 1957 and departed this life on December 18,2024 at University of Tennessee Hospital. He was the Son of John and Joyce Tate.
He was preceded in death by his father John R. Tate, son Marshawn Asbury, Grandmothers Marie Carr and Edith Tate, Uncle William Tate, Aunts Rena Wiley, Louise Coffin, Ruby...
Sherri Lavada Dobson Haley
Dec 15, 2024
Sherri Lavada Dobson Haley was born on February 1, 1958 in Alcoa, Tennessee to the late Louis Jr. and Pearl Dobson. She graduated from Alcoa high School. She also graduated from Walter State Community College where she majored in Criminal Justice. Sherri worked as a Blount County Corrections Officer for several years.
She leaves to mourn her passing three children Kranaun...
Nellie Ruth Jacobs
Dec 12, 2024
It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, mother, grandmother, niece, aunt, cousin and friend, Nellie Ruth Jacobs, who entered into eternal rest on December 12th, 2024 at the age of 80.Ruth Jacobs was born November 4th, 1944 in her family home in Lenoir City, Tennessee to Mr. Joseph Brickell Kerr...
Joanne Boyd Anthony
Nov 23, 2024
Joanne Boyd Anthony was born in Alcoa, TN to Mr. & Mrs. Henry D. Boyd Sr. Survivors include son, Christopher Carlos Boyd, brother Eric (Carrie) Boyd, and several other relatives. Preceded in death by great-grandparents Frank & Estelle Boyd, Mr. & Mrs. Henry D. Boyd Sr., brothers Henry & Preston Boyd. The body may be viewed on Tuesday December 3,...
