OBITUARIES

Frances Ann Williams

Nov 9, 2024

 FRANCES ANN WILLIAMS OF Tellico Plains, TN passed away on November 9, 2024. Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert L. Williams, birthplace Sweetwater, TN. and Grace Edith Duckett She leaves to cherish her memories two children, Rosslyn Ann Lyons, married to James E. Lyons Jr. of Tellico Plains, TN. Melode Lynn and Wayne Connor of Richmond Hill,...

Charity Mitchell

Nov 1, 2024

CHARITY SCELESTE (CARTER) MITCHELL-AGE 38, JULY 3, 1986 - NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Charity Sceleste (Carter) Mitchell, was born in Blount County on July 3, 1986 to Willie Ruth Carter and Kenneth Butler. Charity was a graduate of Alcoa High School. She was a faithful employee for the McDonalds Company for 18 years. She loved her work and loved her McDonalds family.

Charity...

Richard Scudder

Oct 26, 2024

Richard Taylor Scudder, born October 6, 1951, departed peacefully on October 26, 2024. He was preceded in death by his beloved father, James Alexander Scudder; his mother, Lorraine Walker Scudder; and his siblings, James Alexander Scudder II and Debra Poindexter.

Richard is survived by his loving wife, Inger Scudder, and his children, Leah Scudder, Melissa Preudhomme (Curtis), and Rik Scudder, who...

Richard Mitchell

Oct 19, 2024

Richard Lee Mitchell, the first son born to Willie and Carolyn Mitchell born April 26,1968 at Blount Memorial Hospital was united in matrimony to Katrina Lockett Mitchell in 1999, his loving wife and friend of 25 years. Their union produced one son, Kyle Malik Mitchell, and daughter Kira Monik M Rick was a proud, respected man, mentor to many, God...

Ross Spencer

Oct 15, 2024

Ross Spence

Christa Kennedy

Oct 8, 2024

Christa Idessa Wilene Kennedy Carr, 67 graduated from earth to her Heavenly Home peacefully on October 8, 2024 at UT Hospital after her battle with cancer. She was born to preceded in death by parents, Williams L. and Bernice W. Kennedy; brother Luther Wayne Kennedy and Niece, Donita Simmons. Christa received Christ at an early age at Mt. Pleasant AME...

Nieven LaRay Piper

Sep 26, 2024

"Nieven LaRay Piper departed this life on September 26, 2024. He was born in Alcoa, TN to Homer Lee Mahone and Ellis Piper on August 28, 1955. Affectionately called “Pipe,” he was a husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, and friend to many. He, his sense of humor, loving and outspoken nature will be greatly missed.

 He is preceded in death by...

Jerry L. Jarrell

Sep 7, 2024

Jerry Jarrell

James Roy Dean, Jr.

Sep 1, 2024

James Roy Dean, Jr.  79 of Alcoa, Tennessee departed this life September 1, 2024 at Foothills Transitional Care. James accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord at a young age and was a member of Rest Haven Baptist Church in Alcoa.

Born to the late James and Alberta Dean August 21, 1945. He was a graduate of Charles...

Emma Juanita Dudley Penson

Aug 31, 2024

Emma Juanita Dudley Penson left her earthly temple to go to her heavenly home on August 30, 2024. Emma was born in McKenzie, TN to the union of Aaron and Connie Horton/Oglesby Dudley on March 21, 1943, at midnight. She had five brothers Eugene, Tom Frank, Wallace, Bobbie and Aaron “Slick” and three sisters Ethel Joyce “Sister”, Joyce Elizabeth...

Temperance Hall

Aug 24, 2024

Temperance Hall

June 23, 2000 - August 24, 2024

No services planned at this time. Final Arrangements entrusted to Foothills Funeral Home.

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Marshawn Asbury

Aug 9, 2024

Marshawn Curtis Asbury, age 49, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024, at his home. Born on July 31, 1975, Marshawn was a devoted father to his two sons, Daunte and Bryson. He was a graduate of Alcoa High School class of 1994 where he played basketball and later coached several Alcoa youth basketball and football teams. For many years,...

Sarah Burgess

Aug 1, 2024

Sarah Elizabeth Burgess was born on July 1, 1949 to Frank and Mildred Cleota Hodge of Alcoa, Tennessee. Sarah attended Charles M. Hall School and later went on to get her GED in Detroit, MI. She later attended Vocational-technical school and received certification in COM-Peripheral equipment operatorand Pellissippi State Community College. Sarah also enjoyed playing softball, swimming, fishing and...

Frank Horton

Jul 28, 2024

Frank Lee Horton, Jr. born February 15th, 1950, formerly of Kingsport, TN., passed away peacefully at home Sunday, July 28th, 2024. He was born in Stonega, Virginia to Frank Lee Horton Sr. and Barbara Neal Horton. He was a proud resident of Friendsville, Tennessee with his wife of 34 years, Flutchie (Dee Dee) Horton Frank was preceded in death...

Ronald Davis Stewart, Sr.

Jul 13, 2024

Ronald Davis Stewart Sr., 71, gained his wings on July 13, 2024, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Born on June 7, 1953, in Knoxville, Ronald was a devoted husband and father.

Ronald graduated from Austin East High School in 1971. He began a fulfilling career at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory's X10 plant, dedicating over 30 years as...

Brandon Scott Knauer

Jun 30, 2024

Brandon Scott Knauer, 16, died unexpectedly on June 30, 2024 at Blount Memorial Hospital.

Brandon was born August 8, 2007 in Maryville, TN to Marissa Shearer and Bradley Knauer. Brandon had an unconditional love for his family, baseball, and the Green Bay Packers. Brandon was an upcoming senior at Alcoa High School.

He was proceeded...

Gloria Ann Williams

Jun 15, 2024

Gloria Ann Zachery Williams surrounded by her loved ones passed away peacefully on June 15, 2024 at the age of 73. She was born and preceded in death to her mother Mary Laura Zachery. She received Christ at an early age at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church and was an active member of the Usher Board and the choir. Gloria...

Janice Lunsford

Jun 14, 2024

Janice Elaine Lunsford, age 67, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024. She had distinguished career as a Nurse. Janice spread her love through baking for friends and family. She was most proud of her children and grandchildren. She had a love for music, collecting angels, and being outdoors. Janice leaves behind a legacy of dedication,...

Edwin Whiting

May 31, 2024

Edwin Knapton Whiting of Maryville passed away on May 31st, 2024 at the age of 89.

Edwin was born in Seattle, Washington the first born son of Edwin Cram Whiting and Marjorie Knapton Whiting. Edwin is survived by his wife, Valerie, his sister, Barbara, his son, Edwin Grady Whiting, his daughter, Amanda Whiting D'Aquila and grandchildren Edwin...

Patrick Porter

May 12, 2024

Patrick was born September 10, 1944 took the hand of God and caught his last train home to be with the Angels in Heaven May 12, 2024. Born as the first son to the late Frank W. and Bessie O. Porter. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, wife, Mamie Powell Porter and son Patrick...