OBITUARIES
Maryville, Alcoa, and Knoxville Obituaries
Local obituaries for loved ones in the Maryville, Alcoa, and Knoxville, TN areas
Lula Mae Allen
Nov 8, 2023
Miss Lula Mae Holland-Allen, born November 10, 1939, left this life on November 8, 2023. She was the daughter of Beatrice Brown-Dye and Fate Dye. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Fannie Mae Dye-Moreland and Ima Jean Dye-Lloyd; brother, Jerry Brown.
She leaves to mourn her death sons, Milton Lamar Holland, Victor Lewis Holland,...
Wanda Dean
Oct 17, 2023
Wanda Annita Dobson Dean
Sunrise: April 28, 1940
Sunset: October 17, 2023
Wanda preceded in death by her parents Lewis Sr. and B. Juanita Kerr Dobson, she was the seventh of ten siblings.
Wanda leaves to cherish her children Son: Phillip Douglas Jr.(April) Dean, Daughter: Freda L. Dean. Four grandchildren: Violet...
Laura Manuel
Oct 10, 2023
Laura Belle Cotner Manuel, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. She was born on Saturday, September 10, 1932 to the late Rev. William J. and Jessie Cotner.
Laura Belle was a faithful member of Pilgrim Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Rockford where she served in several capacities, including Church Mother, until her health began...
Karem Jamal Whitmore
Sep 30, 2023
Karem Jamal Whitmore, sunrise January 9, 1985 – September 30, 2023. Jamal was the grandson of the late James and Evelyn Whitmore.
Jamal leaves to cherish his memories, mother Kimberly Whitmore of Alcoa, TN, father James Jackson of Mobile, AL, daughter Jaiden Whitmore of Alcoa, TN, son Kyiren Whitmore of Alcoa, TN, grandchildren Alora and Azriel Gonzales...
Obie W. Yeary
Sep 30, 2023
Obie W. Yeary, Jr.
September 1, 1958 – September 30, 2023
Sergeant First Class (Retired) Obie W. Yeary Jr. was born September 1, 1958, to the union of Obie W. Yeary Sr. and Inez G. Yeary. He departed this life on September 30, 2023. He grew up in Morristown, TN, and accepted Christ at an...
Claudette Kirk
Sep 28, 2023
Claudette D. Kirk, 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Blount Memorial Hospital.
Claudette was born July 30, 1934, to George and FlutchieTolbert. She was the caring mother of Steven and Marteace, whom she loved endlessly. Throughout her life, she had a hand in raising every child that entered the family - teaching many...
William R. Caddle
Sep 15, 2023
William r. Caddle
April 11, 1949 - September 15, 2023
No services planned at this time.
Nikolas White
Sep 6, 2023
Nikolas Kieran White, 27, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 in a tragic motorcycle accident in Knoxville, TN.
He was preceded in death by Ralph and Pauline Quinton (grandparents), Gary “Paw” (grandfather), Bethany (aunt) and Stefan (cousin). Special friends: Hannah Tate, Brittany Johnson, and Quinton Fields.
Niko was born on February 16, 1996, to...
Charles E. Johnson
Aug 29, 2023
Charles Edward “Birdie” Johnson was born December 18, 1952 in Greenville, SC. He later moved and grew up in Hendersonville, N.C. Charles took his eternal rest August 29, 2023 in Maryville, TN
Charles served in the U.S. Army before settling in Ohio for several years where he was employed before retirement.
Charles was wed twice,...
Troy R. Hodge
Aug 3, 2023
Troy Rashad Hodge (T-man) born on March 23, 1990 in Long Beach, California, to Troy A. Hodge and GeVonna D. Cooper. Troy departed his life on August 3, 2023. Troy was saved at an early age at New Life Outreach Church and rededicated his life as an adult. Troy was an exceptional athlete. He loved to play football and...
Robert L. Sudderth
Jul 8, 2023
Robert L. Sudderth a U.S.A Vet, born December 28, 1940, left his earthly home on Saturday July 8, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Pauline Sudderth, brothers Frank and Clarence Jr., sister Alice, nieces Angela and Karen Sudderth, nephew William Isom.
Left to cherish his memory daughter Carmen (David), Robert...
Nikki Mccray-Penson
Jul 7, 2023
Nikki Kesangane McCray- Penson was born on Dec. 17th 1971 in Collierville Tn and went to her heavenly home to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday July 7th 2023. She was preceded in death by her mother Sally Coleman and father Bobby Albright.
At an early age she accepted Christ as her personal savior at...
Grace Mae Henry
Jul 6, 2023
Grace Mae Henry, age 88, of Knoxville, made her transition from life to eternity on Thursday, July 6, 2023, surrounded by family.
She was a faithful member of Craigs Chapel AME Zion Church, Greenback, TN. Mrs. Henry retired from Citizens Bank of Blount County after 30 years of service.
She was preceded in death by...
Deanjelo Kellogg
Jul 5, 2023
DeAnjelo James Kellogg, well known as “DJ”. He departed this life on Wednesday, July 05, 2023 at 34 years old. He was blessed to be born on September 18, 1988. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Larry Asbury Sr. and great-grandparents Broughton and Irene Kellogg-Riley and Dorothy Rorex, Raymond and Beulah Asbury and Hugh and Pauline Craig....
Michael Roe
Jun 29, 2023
Michael “Mike” Roy Roe, born in Fort Atkinson, WI, passed after nearly 53 years of marriage to his beloved wife Jan Roe, leaving behind his children Rachel Roe-Dale, Benjamin Roe, and Kimberly Roe White. He also leaves behind grandchildren Graham Dale, Hannah Dale, Georgina White, and Poppy Roe, and his sister DeeDee Hasselbacher. He is now reunited with his...
Willie Brown
Jun 29, 2023
Willie E. Pride Brown was born to Inez and Malcom Pride on June 2, 1939. Willie was known for her good cooking and tending her flowers. She could often be seen sitting on her porch reading the bible. She departed this life on June 29, 2023, on her mother’s birthday.
She was preceded in death by parents...
Yolanda Dionne Johnson
Jun 18, 2023
Mrs. Yolanda Dionne Johnson was born on August 27, 1966, in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Charles Eso Garner Sr. and Cassandra Gamble of Flint, Michigan. Yolanda attended Flint Community Schools and graduated from Flint Northern “Class of 1984.” Soon after high school she enrolled in Edwards Hair School where she mastered the “Art of making Hair Healthy” for...
