OBITUARIES

Dec 4, 2020

Blanche Elizabeth Ayner, Rockford, Tennessee, peacefully transitioned this life on earth to be with her Father in heaven on December4, 2020. Born May 25, 1928 she was raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. Blanche Ayner was one of four siblings. She was educated in the Charlotte school system and later attended North Carolina A & T where she studied Business....

Dec 4, 2020

Julian Edward Montgomery

Memorial Service will be announced later by Foothills Funeral Home

Nov 24, 2020

Mabel Pauline Gillespie Cotner of Rockford passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 peacefully at home.  She was born April 16, 1925 to the parents of Walter and Viola Henry Gillespie.  She grew up in the Rockford community and educated in Blount County School System.

Mabel was a memb er in...

Nov 22, 2020

Vincent Kelver Fowler, 74, of Decatur, GA passed away on November 22, 2020. Vincent was born on September 24, 1946 to Bert and Eartha Crossing Fowler in Alcoa, TN. After graduating from Charles M. Hall School in 1964, he went on to study auto mechanics at Western Kentucky Vocational School in Paducah, KY. He was later drafted...

Nov 8, 2020

Catherine B. Drew of Alcoa died November 8, 2020. Family will receive friends Saturday November 14, 2020 at 3 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, Alcoa with funeral to follow at 4 p.m.with Rev. Benjamin Lewis Jr. officiating.

Nov 8, 2020

James Kindred Sr. age 82 of Maryville died November 8, 2020 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be held in Dallas, Texas. Local arrangements by Foothills Funeral Home. www.foothillsfh.com

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...

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,...

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.

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...

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...

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.;...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...