OBITUARIES
Maryville, Alcoa, and Knoxville Obituaries
Local obituaries for loved ones in the Maryville, Alcoa, and Knoxville, TN areas
Priscilla Louise Love Holland
Nov 7, 2020
As swiftly as an eagle spreads its wings and captures its prey; the angel of God so swiftly came and carried you heaven’s way.
Priscilla Louise Love Holland of Rockford passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 peacefully. She was born April 30, 1964 to the parents of Ray and Dot Love. She grew up in the...
Willie B. Carson
Oct 23, 2020
Willie B. Carson was born August 30, 1939 to the late Betty Elizabeth Carson and O.B. Carson. He departed life on October 23, 2020.
Preceding his death were his parents Betty Elizabeth and O.B. Carson, brother Willie Carson Jr. and sister Annie Louis.
Willie B. leaves to cherish his memories lifelong companion Barbara Ann Fowler,...
Thomas Wesley Price
Oct 20, 2020
Thomas Wesley Price age 68 died October 20, 2020 in Asheville, NC. Graveside service will be held Monday October 26, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at Marble Hill Cemetery in Friendsville with full military honors. Final arrangements entrusted to Foothills Funeral Home, Maryville.
Derrick Devon Evans
Oct 13, 2020
Derrick Devon Evans , 21, died unexpectedly in a tragic motorcycle accident on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 in Louisville, TN. Derrick was born on September 29, 1999 in Hermitage, TN. to Kendra Evans and Derrick Campbell. Derrick was known for his love of motorcycles, his jokes, infectious laugh, and generosity. He loved being with family and friends...
Othella Jones
Sep 30, 2020
Othella Elizabeth Dobson Jones was born on April 27, 1932, to her loving parents Lewis Dobson, Sr. and B. Juanita Kerr Dobson. She was raised in a Christian family and accepted Jesus as her personal Savior at an early age. As a follower of Jesus Christ, she grew in wisdom, love and grace. She shared God’s love...
Sherman D. Henry
Sep 28, 2020
Sherman D. Henry age 86 of Maryville died Sunday in Huntsville, AL. He graduated from Charles M. Hall High School and retired from American Airlines. He was an active member of First Baptist Church, Alcoa. Preceded in death by father, Teddie W. Henry Sr., mother, Emma Garner Henry; sisters, Alease Gaines and Wilma Leath; brothers Teddie R. Henry Jr.;...
David Hannum, Sr.
Sep 18, 2020
David Anzil Hannum, Sr. was born in Knoxville, TN on April 25,1947 at Knoxville Baptist Hospital and died, September 18, 2020 at home with family. Preceded in death by parents, Walter B. Hannum and Beatrice G. Hannum; grandparent Lotty B. Hannum; brothers, Walter, Vern, William Hannum and Ruben Rorex; sisters, Irene Rorex and Gertrude Love. He attended W.J. Hale...
Charles Samuel Brawner
Sep 9, 2020
Charles Samuel Brawner, 75 passed away peacefully at home on September 9, 2020, after a courageous battle with renal kidney failure. Born on September 8, 1945 in Elberton, GA, Charles served as a healthcare provider for many years. He is proceeded in death by Father Richard Moon, Mother Sarah Gaines, Son Charles Richard Brawner, Grandchildren (Charles Jr and MaKala)...
Stacy Gene Garner
Aug 17, 2020
Stacy Gene Garner age 50 of Maryville died August 17, 2020. Survivors include children Kacey, Kim and Keri; brothers James, Trevor, Tracy and Lonnie; parents Lonnie Garner and Johnnie Wilson and partner Glenna and grandchildren Abigail Carbonneau and Isabella Garner. Celebration of Life is Saturday August 29, 2020 from 5-7 p.m. at New Visions Church of God. US Highway 411...
Rev. Stone N. Carr
Aug 14, 2020
The Reverend Stone N. Carr , 88, entered his eternal rest on August 14, 2020, in the home built by his father, Andy Carr. Rev. Carr, the first black Commissioner of Alcoa, was also a retired pastor in Alcoa and Knoxville, a civil engineer, business owner, political activist and community leader, who was recognized for his many...
Rev. Sydney Coffin
Aug 7, 2020
Rev. Sydney Howard Coffin, transitioned to his heavenly home on August 7 th , 2020, at UT Hospital. Sydney was born in Maryville, TN., on September 16 th , 1945. He was the second of four boys born to the union of George Harold Coffin Sr., and Myrtle Porter Coffin. He was a lifelong member of St. Paul AME...
Jarrett Calvin Dean
Jul 14, 2020
On Tuesday, July 14, 2020 the Lord found fit to call Jarrett Calvin Dean home to Glory. He parted this life at his home in Oak Ridge TN with his beloved wife, Sherina Dean, of 22 years at his side. He was born on February 22, 1945 in Alcoa TN to Barbara Jean and William H. Dean Sr. where...
Dante Jacobi Lewis
Jun 22, 2020
Dante Jacobi Lewis 32 was born August 30, 1987 and passed from Earth to Eternity on June 22, 2020. Dante was born in Washington D.C., lived in Savannah, Georgia, but grew up in Blount County and called this his home. Dante was a member of the Alcoa High School Class of 2005 where he was a standout middle linebacker...
Clara Belle Adkins
May 31, 2020
Clara Belle Adkins age 80, of Alcoa died Sunday May 31, 2020. She is survived by sister, Margaret Rogers of Maryland; stepsister, Shirley Rorex; son, Kevin L. Adkins (Audrey); grandson, Antoine L. Adkins; granddaughter, Destiny Adkins Kruger; step-grandson, Anthony Jones (Tania); step-grand daughter Kamanya Dennis (Marcus); great-grandchildren; Louis, Ava and Zakai; step-grandchildren, Mya, Ryann, Tre, Terrance, Jada, Malaya and...
Velma Ruth Harmon
May 16, 2020
Velma Ruth Harmon Born September 20, 1941 to Raymond and Prudy Goforth. She was preceded in death by her two daughters Connie Marie and Sharon Ruth Harmon, her late husband of 55 years Ishmael Lloyd Harmon.
She is survived by her son Darrell Lloyd Harmon, 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, sisters Wanda (Buck) Woods of Tellico,...
Isabell Moulden
May 13, 2020
Isabell Alice Moulden 95 of Louisville, Tennessee transitioned to her Heavenly home on May 13, 2020. Born to the late Nannie and Edward Senters July 3, 1924. She was a resident of Asbury Place in Maryville, Tennessee at the time of transition.
Preceded in death by her husband Marcellous Moulden, brother Edward Senters Sr., Sister Eula Dean...
Rev. Dr. Ralph Miller, Jr.
May 4, 2020
Rev. Dr. Ralph J. Miller, Jr. went to his eternal rest on Monday May 4, 2020. He was born August 3, 1943 to the late Ralph Sr. and Emma Walker Miller. Rev. Miller pastored Emmanuel United Presbyterian Church, Knoxville, TN and retired from Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Alcoa, TN. Rev. Miller attended several colleges and universities finishing his education...
Mckinley Flowers
May 2, 2020
McKinley Flowers, Jr., 92, passed away from this world on May 2, 2020. McKinley was preceded in death by his parents, McKinley Sr. and Priscilla Flowers, and his siblings: Hattie Mae, Thomas, Pauline, Ethel, Mamie, Nathaniel, Annie Ruth, Dorothy, and Earnest. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Magnolia and children, Cheryl Flowers (Alcoa, TN), Ronnie...
Wendell Montez Howard, Jr.
Mar 19, 2020
Wendell Montez “MJ” Howard, Jr. 31, passed away unexpectedly, March 19, 2020 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Montez attended Central High School, Knoxville, TN and Troy University, Alabama. A talented musician and artist, Montez loved life and never met a stranger. Montez is preceded in death by his grandmother Helen Solano. He is survived by parents Wendell Howard Sr. and...
Sarah Frances Fuller
Mar 9, 2020
Sarah Frances Voydeen Peace Fuller age 82, was born July 6 th , 1937 in Nash County of North Carolina to the late Lewis and Susie Peace. Sarah Voydeen was called to be present with the Lord on Monday, March 9th ,2020. She was a faithful member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Alcoa, Tennessee.
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