OBITUARIES

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...

Nov 8, 2019

Portia B. Fowler, age 71, of Maryville, TN passed November 8, 2019. Portia accepted Christ at a young age and became a life-long member of Alcoa Church of Christ. A member of the Charles M. Hall High School Class of 1965, she was a talented seamstress, caterer, collector of Black art, and entertainer at family activities. Portia retired from...

Nov 5, 2019

Leroy B. Buchanan was born on March 18, 1949 and transitioned from this life on November 5, 2019. Leroy was preceded into eternity by mother Candice Scott, father Claude Thomas, stepfather Leroy Scott, brothers’ Tyrone and Noble Henry, grandson Ja’Colby Hill-Westbrook as well as other uncles, aunts and cousins.

Leroy graduated from Everett High School and after...

Oct 23, 2019

James F. “Junebug” Sudderth, was born August 8, 1937 in Maryville, Tennessee. He peacefully departed this life on October 23, 2019 at his residence.

Welcoming him at Heaven’s gates are loved ones who have preceded him in death: parents James B. and Elnora Wallace Sudderth; brother, Harold Sudderth; sisters, Eleanor Ruth “Ruthie” Anthony, Barbara Jean Lundy and...

Sep 27, 2019

Terri Lyn Dunn 54, passed away Friday September 27, 2019. She was preceded in death death by her father George Lane, and brother Jonathan Lane. She is survived by her husband Donald Dunn, mother Barbara Lane, son Michael(Jennifer) Taylor, son Ronald(Makashia)Taylor, son Jonathan (Brooke)Taylor, sister Teresa Taylor, Vickie Dunn, Lynn Younger, Karen Dunn, grandchildren: Dylan, Danielle, Hannah, Janessa, Zavier,...

Aug 20, 2019

Jacqueline Latrice Tate, age 55 of Maryville, made her transition from life to eternity on Tuesday August 20, 2019 into the arms of her savior Jesus Christ. Jackie was a true light to everyone she met, with her heart of compassion and a smile that would brighten a room. A woman who truly LOVED everyone!!! She was...

Aug 18, 2019

Aaron Charles Boyd was born into this life on November 25, 1973 in Cleveland, TN and welcomed by his parents John Charles and Martha Ann Hitchcock Boyd.  He made his departure into his new life on Sunday, August 18, 2019 in Denver, CO as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident .

Aaron...

Aug 14, 2019

Dorothy Mitchell Kincaid of Alcoa passed away August 14, 2019 at her home. As per her request, she will be cremated and no services are planned at this time. Final arrangements entrusted to Foothills Funeral Home, Maryville. www.foothillsfh.com

Jul 29, 2019

Donald Carey (Snow) Alexander of Rockford, TN passed away Monday July 29, 2019 at Asbury Place Maryville. He was preceded in death by parents John and Katheryn Alexander, one sister and four brothers. Donald is survived by three sisters and two brothers and many relatives and friends. He was a member of Pilgrim Temple Baptist church. The family will...

Jul 16, 2019

ROBERT NELSON MCGHEE, JR. 94, of Maryville, TN found rest on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. He was born on July 12, 1925 in Vonore, Tennessee and was the second son of Robert (Nelse) and Nancy Elvira (Black) McGhee. He grew up on the farmland that was tended by his father. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1945...