OBITUARIES
Maryville, Alcoa, and Knoxville Obituaries
Local obituaries for loved ones in the Maryville, Alcoa, and Knoxville, TN areas
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,...
Frances Ann Williams
Nov 9, 2024
FRANCES ANN WILLIAMS OF Tellico Plains, TN passed away on November 9, 2024. Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert L. Williams, birthplace Sweetwater, TN. and Grace Edith Duckett She leaves to cherish her memories two children, Rosslyn Ann Lyons, married to James E. Lyons Jr. of Tellico Plains, TN. Melode Lynn and Wayne Connor of Richmond Hill,...
Charity Mitchell
Nov 1, 2024
CHARITY SCELESTE (CARTER) MITCHELL-AGE 38, JULY 3, 1986 - NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Charity Sceleste (Carter) Mitchell, was born in Blount County on July 3, 1986 to Willie Ruth Carter and Kenneth Butler. Charity was a graduate of Alcoa High School. She was a faithful employee for the McDonalds Company for 18 years. She loved her work and loved her McDonalds family.
Charity...
Richard Scudder
Oct 26, 2024
Richard Taylor Scudder, born October 6, 1951, departed peacefully on October 26, 2024. He was preceded in death by his beloved father, James Alexander Scudder; his mother, Lorraine Walker Scudder; and his siblings, James Alexander Scudder II and Debra Poindexter.
Richard is survived by his loving wife, Inger Scudder, and his children, Leah Scudder, Melissa Preudhomme (Curtis), and Rik Scudder, who...
Richard Mitchell
Oct 19, 2024
Richard Lee Mitchell, the first son born to Willie and Carolyn Mitchell born April 26,1968 at Blount Memorial Hospital was united in matrimony to Katrina Lockett Mitchell in 1999, his loving wife and friend of 25 years. Their union produced one son, Kyle Malik Mitchell, and daughter Kira Monik M Rick was a proud, respected man, mentor to many, God...
Christa Kennedy
Oct 8, 2024
Christa Idessa Wilene Kennedy Carr, 67 graduated from earth to her Heavenly Home peacefully on October 8, 2024 at UT Hospital after her battle with cancer. She was born to preceded in death by parents, Williams L. and Bernice W. Kennedy; brother Luther Wayne Kennedy and Niece, Donita Simmons. Christa received Christ at an early age at Mt. Pleasant AME...
