OBITUARIES
Maryville, Alcoa, and Knoxville Obituaries
Local obituaries for loved ones in the Maryville, Alcoa, and Knoxville, TN areas
Jerry Lynn Moore
Jan 6, 2023
Jerry Lynn Moore 65 of Maryville, died Friday at Blount Memorial Hospital.
Burial Saturday January 7, 2023 at Clarks Grove Cemetery, Maryville. final arrangements entrusted to Foothills Funeral Home, Maryville. www.foothillsfh.com
Dylan Charles Emert
Dec 31, 2022
Dylan Charles Emert, 23 of Maryville passed away Saturday December 31 2022. He was preceded in death by his biological father Charles W. Emert, sister Brianna Grace Emert and grandmother Linda Emert. He is survived by his parents Michael and Amy Alexander, sisters Emma and Victoria Alexander, grandparents Philip and Anna Knode, grandfather John Emert, great grandmother Inez Crye,...
Donita Simmons
Dec 16, 2022
Donita Collette Simmons was called home to her Heavenly Father on December 16, 2022. She leaves to cherish her memory: husband, Johnny Simmons, daughter Dana McCluskey, son Michael Williams, grandchildren, Chloe and CJ McCluskey, Adrian Williams and Michael Williams Jr., sisters Yolanda Woods, Sonya Knox and Kendra Evans and a host of aunts, nieces, nephews , and close friends....
Ponce Deleon Robinson
Dec 13, 2022
Ponce DeLeon Robinson passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Select Critical Care Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Ponce was born in Alcoa Tennessee to the late Walter (Sr.) and Mamie Robinson on January 17, 1941. He was preceded in death by both parents, a brother, Walter Jr., and two sisters, Priscilla, and Treska (James). He is...
Judith Ferguson
Dec 13, 2022
Judith Emily Ferguson was born on October 20, 1952, in Maryville, TN. She transitioned to heaven on December 13, 2022. Judith was the 4th child born to John and Vivian Craig. She was a graduate of Everett High School. Judith is preceded in death by her loving parents, John and Vivian Craig, niece, Dionne McFerren, and nephew,...
Annie Sudderth
Dec 5, 2022
Annie Etta Sudderth, known as Teen, peacefully departed this earthly life at her home in Alcoa, Tennessee on Monday, December 5, 2022, at the age of 82. She was an adoring mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend.
Annie was born to George and Flutchie Tolbert on December 12, 1939, in Alcoa, Tennessee. She graduated from Charles M....
James W. Gregory
Dec 4, 2022
James Wesley Gregory, age 59, of Maryville Tennessee passed away peacefully at home on
December 4th 2022. James “Wes” was born in Hanford, California on May 7th 1963. He is
survived by his mother Norma Sue (Louie) Rigole, Spouse of 43 years, Holly Gregory, children
Jami-Dean, Stephanie (Chonson), O’Neal (Courtney), and Patrick. His...
Linda Mcdermott
Dec 4, 2022
LINDA WILLLIAMS MCDERMOTT, age 72, a lifelong resident of Etowah, TN passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at her son’s home in Greenback, TN. Linda was a graduate of the McMinn Central High School. She was a member of Mount Olive AME Zion Church before her declining health curtailed her attendance. She retired from Textron (Collins & Akins)...
Cedric Dewayne Baker
Nov 24, 2022
Cedric Dewayne Baker was born in Blount County. He entered into his eternal rest November 24, 2022, at his residence. Over the years Cedric devoted his time to family and friends who all knew him, knew him as a good, loving, and caring person. He was a good father, brother, uncle, and friend. Cedric worked at the McGhee Tyson...
Catherine Louise Crawford-Davis
Nov 1, 2022
Catherine Louise Crawford-Davis was born in Sioux City, Iowa, to George and Susie Crawford, on April 15, 1965. As a music lover, Catherine learned to play the piano and was a part of the Alcoa High School Marching Tornadoes. Catherine graduated from Alcoa High School in 1983 and pursued her passion for numbers by obtaining a bachelor’s...
John Charles Boyd
Oct 15, 2022
John Charles Boyd , affectionately known as “Battle” made his transition to his heavenly home on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at his residence in Riceville, TN with his loving family by his side. John was a born-again Christian who loved the Lord and was always sharing his faith and love for Christ with all he encountered. John...
Ronald Alan Attkisson
Oct 7, 2022
Ronald Joshua “Jocko” Alan Attkisson , (33) of Maryville, TN transitioned into his new heavenly and peaceful home on October 7, 2022. He was born to Ronald Alan Attkisson and Margo Denise Skipper on March 3, 1989. Preceded in death by his father Ronald Attkisson and mother, Margo Skipper. He leaves behind rejoicing in his life, his...
John A. Mcghee
Sep 21, 2022
John Allen McGhee of Alcoa, Tennessee found rest on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. He was born on December 29, 1927, in Monroe County, Tennessee. He was the ninth child of Robert (Nelse) and Nancy Elvira (Black) McGhee. He grew up on the farmland that was tended by his family. He united in holy matrimony with Daisy Mae...
Cecil G. Davidson
Sep 17, 2022
Cecil G. Davidson
March 26, 1955 - September 17, 2022 Cecil Gene Davidson passed away on Saturday September 17, 2022 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was from North Carolina. No services planned at this time. Final arrangements entrusted to Foothills Funeral Home. www.foothillsfh.com
James Kirkpatrick
Sep 17, 2022
James “Vance” Kirkpatrick, passed away on Saturday September 17, 2022, at the age of 51. He was preceded in death by his mother Diana Gale Johnston, and father James Wilburn Kirkpatrick. He is survived by his son Chance Kirkpatrick (Erika), daughter Jaime Murphy, mother of his children Cheryl Blankenship, grandchildren Hunter Kirkpatrick, Hazel Murphy, Caroline Malone, and...
Louise Hill Gilmore
Sep 5, 2022
Louise Hill Gilmore,86, passed away peacefully in her home on September 5, 2022. She was born in Alcoa, Tennessee on March 1, 1936 to Elzie and Thurzie Hill - their 12th child. She was a 1954 graduate of Charles M. Hall School. In the fall of 1954, she was one of 6 African American students who bravely re-integrated Maryville...
Kenley L. Wald
Aug 21, 2022
Kenley Lloyd Wald, born on April 18, 1947, passed away on August 21, 2022. Mr. Wald is preceded in death by his son Gerry Wald. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Priscilla “Cookie” Wald, daughter Kendell and grandchildren Jalin and Siena. Receiving of friends will be held from 12-1 on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Foothills Funeral home....
