OBITUARIES

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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Feb 29, 2020

Mr. Douglas C. Blair Sr. 83 of Solway, TN, a long time Lyons View Community resident, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday February 29, 2020. A faithful member of Lomax Temple AME Zion Church, where he served as Trustee, Deacon and craftsman until his illness. Preceded in death by his wife Mary Blair and daughter’s Fay Denise and...

Feb 24, 2020

Gibson, Curtis 89, of Knoxville, received his call to be present with the Lord on Monday, February 24 th at his home surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Jessie Mae Gibson and son Barry C. Gibson. He leaves to rejoice in his home-going, children: Janice (William) Gibson-Fuller of Albany, NY; Graylan...

Jan 14, 2020

Paloma Olivia Harris, 12 years young, survived by her loving mother, Amanda Harris (Deron McRae), brothers Kyle Withrow (Lakeon), Davon Roberts, and Andre White, sister Brianna Harris. “Tita” Alicia and “Papaw” Bobby Newland; uncles, Mitchel (TeAnna) Geary and Johnny Pillman; aunts, Amber (Glen) Pilkey, Sarah Thomas and Christy (Chad) Jennings; cousins, Ashleigh, Jazzmine, Jordan and Alivia Geary, Jayden and...

Nov 27, 2019

“Lisa Gail Jackson-Hunt, age 57, went to be with her Lord on November 27 , 2019 in Alcoa. Preceded in death by W.F. Jackson, father and Deloris Davis, sister. Survived by husband of 35 years, James Hunt, daughter, Barbie Conard, mother Barbara Gunter, sister Rhonda Flanagan, three stepdaughters Sharon Hunt, Debbie Parker, and Janet Tallent , three step grand...

Nov 15, 2019

Lewyll Lavaughn Lockhart, age 51, was welcomed into Heaven on Friday November 15, 2019 from his home at Open Arms Care Knoxville, TN. He was preceded in death by his mother Evelyn Alexander Lockhart Taylor and brother; Lawrence (Pip) Lockhart. He is survived by caring and loving brother; Lamont Lockhart, sister; Lucy Brevard, nephew and niece; Tevan and Alaina...