OBITUARIES

Luther Kennedy

Apr 17, 2021

Luther Wayne Kennedy passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021. Luther was born April 18, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois. He was a graduate of Everett High School.

At a young age Luther moved to Dayton Ohio and established his life there for many years. He retired from Dayton Power & Light in Dayton, Ohio. Luther never...

Mildred Pride-Bostick

Apr 16, 2021

Mildred Helena Pride-Bostick , age 78, went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 16, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Lavern Bostick and brother, Alvin Pride.

She leaves to mourn: Mother, Mrs. Inez Stevens; son, Lavern Jr. (Carole) Bostick; sister, Willie E. Brown; brothers Jasper (Bernice) Pride,...

Ronald L. Ward

Apr 13, 2021

Ronald L. Reed Ward , known by many as Ron or Ronnie, was called to his eternal home on Tuesday, April 13th 2021. He was born on February 6, 1951 to the union of James Alfred Reed and Trula Mae Barton Reed. Ron was known for his many wonderful talents in the industry of Music. He...

Willard Henry Maples

Apr 13, 2021

Willard Henry Maples, 67 , of Maryville died April 13, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital. The body was cremated and no services are planned at this time.

Pauline Garner

Apr 12, 2021

On Monday, April 12, 2021, Pauline Elizabeth Garner, a loving nana and mother, passed away peacefully at the age of 86. Pauline was born in Maryville, Tennessee to Helen and George “Dutch” Sparks on January 31, 1935. Pauline and her husband, Lyle Garner, raised two beautiful children, Linda and Larry Garner. Pauline retired from Levi Strauss & Co. Upon...

Robert Easterly, Jr.

Apr 4, 2021

Robert Easterly, Jr. age 84 of Maryville, died April 4, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital. The body was cremated and no services are planned.

Final arrangements entrusted to Foothills Funeral Home

Virginia L. Suggs

Apr 1, 2021

Virginia Leon Carson Suggs 82 of Maryville died April 1, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Graveside service will be Thursday April 8, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Pecks Memorial Cemetery, Maryville.

Final arrangements entrusted to Foothills Funeral Home, Maryville. www.foothillsfh.com

Clifford Goins

Mar 27, 2021

Clifford Goins ,sunrise September 28,1934, sunset March 27, 2021. Born to the late John Alfred Goins and Flora Green Goins of Maryville, TN. He was one of nine children born from that union. Johnny Alice Goins Scruggs, Roy Lee Goins, Clarence Goins, Charles Floyd Goins, Hazel Irene Goins Mail, Leonard Goins, Kenneth Goins (all deceased); sister-in-law Lillian...

Phillip Jeffery Allen

Mar 26, 2021

Phillip Jeffery Allen, 62 of Maryville died March 26, 2021. Graveside service will be held Friday April 2, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Sherwood Gardens, Alcoa. Final arrangements entrusted to Foothills Funeral Home, Maryville. www.foothillsfh.com

Edward William Garner, Jr.

Mar 26, 2021

Edward William Garner, Jr. , age 66 passed away at his residence on Friday, March 26, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward William Garner, Sr.  and Thelma Porter Garner, older sister Katherine Hale along with both maternal and paternal grandparents.

Edward was born in Blount County, Tennessee.  He was the first...

James Porter, Jr.

Mar 21, 2021

James Hoyt Porter, Jr. 45 years young of Alcoa went to be with the Lord Sunday, March 21 st of 2021 in local hospital. He was raised in St. Paul Methodist Church in Alcoa, TN. He was an I.T. Tech at S.A.I.C and attended Roane State in Knoxville, TN.

He leaves to cherish his memory,...

Andrea White

Mar 14, 2021

Andrea Michelle White, daughter of James and Anita Porter White w as born August 15, 1968 in Maryville , TN.

On Sunday, March 14, 2021, Andrea was called home to be with the Lord.

Andrea is preceded in death by her parents James and Anita Porter White, and grandmother Etta Mae Porter.

Andrea...

Lee Mccoy Earls

Mar 13, 2021

Lee McCoy (Lema) Earls, 79, transitioned to her Heavenly home  on March 13, 2021. Lema was born and raised in Alcoa  Tennessee and graduated salutatorian from Charles M. Hall  High School. She is preceded in death by her mother Lorene  Baker, father John S. Earls, step-father Roy C. Baker, aunt  Betty McGhee, uncles Charles Randy, James Bubby,...

Johnny L. Wilson, Sr.

Feb 28, 2021

Johnny Lee Wilson, Sr., age 78, of Alcoa, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021 at his home in Alcoa.

He was born July 22, 1942 in Madison County, GA and moved to Alcoa with his parents, Willie B. and Mary Wilson at an early age.

He was a graduate of Charles M. Hall School,...

Randall Clay Harris

Feb 21, 2021

Randall Clay Harris  age 77 of Maryville departed this world February 21, 2021 at his home surrounded by family, he was a loving father.  Retired Supervisor AAM, Detroit, MI.

Preceded in death by his father Crayton Harris and mother Julia A. Williams-Harris, brother Melvin C. Harris, Wayne Harris, Danny Harris, sister Helen.

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James Tyson

Feb 3, 2021

James “Romie” Christopher Tyson , 40, departed this life on February 3, 2021 in his home. James never met a stranger and was loved by many. He made it his mission to help others and to ensure no one left his presence without him departing a philosophic word of wisdom first. James attended Alcoa High School and...

Nikita Nunez

Jan 31, 2021

Nikita Monique Kennedy Nunez, born February 23, 1991, tragically passed on January 31, 2021 to be with her father Antonio Donte’ Carr, grandfather Victor Kennedy and sister Marcia Crider. She leaves to mourn her passing, 4 beautiful children, Akiriyon Gilmore, Zyriyon Kennedy, Sire and Bella Nunez. Mother Angela (Dewayne) Williams, devoted grandmother Jackie Corpening, Brothers Antonio Donte’...

James Lee Taylor

Jan 30, 2021

James Lee Taylor, born in Opelika, Alabama, on March 2, 1949 and passed January 30, 2021. Preceded in death by parents Jimmie Taylor, Lottie Barker , and grandparents Laz and Tollie Taylor.

James graduated from J.W. Darden High School in Opelika Alabama. Served in the Armed Forces with honorable discharge. Studied at TN Institute of...

Diehl Unger

Jan 28, 2021

Diehl E. Unger (Louisville, TN), age 73, born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 28, 2021.  He had been dealing with multiple health issues for several years from exposure to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War.  Diehl was a patriot and actively served in the U. S. Navy (1967-1971) for “3 years, 11...

Jonnie May Dean

Jan 22, 2021

Jonnie May Dean was born in Alcoa, Tennessee, on April 9, 1948, at Blount Memorial Hospital and died on January 22, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, James Roy Dean Sr., Alberta Carter, and her grandparents.

Jonnie graduated from Charles M. Hall High School in Alcoa. She went on to receive her associates degree from Pellissippi State...