OBITUARIES

Inell Thomas

Jan 3, 2025

 In loving Memory of Inell Thomas 

 February 13,1937 -January 3,2025

 Inell Thomas, a beloved community servant, and beacon of kindness, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025, at the age of 87.

 Born to Allie and Katie McGuire on February 13, 1937, Inell grew up in Watkinsville, Georgia, where she attended the historic Rosenwald School. Inell Thomas accepted Christ at a young age...

Betty Jean Burnett

Jan 3, 2025

Betty Jean Burnett, born September 25, 1931, to the late James C. and Emma Jean Burge in Tate, GA, departed peacefully on January 3, 2025. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by 2 sons, James C. and Larry W. Rainer and 3 grandchildren, Terry L. Robinson, Robyn R. Rainer and Sheree Bass.

She was a graduate of...

Curtis Tate

Dec 18, 2024

Curtis Darnell Tate, age 67, was born on July 27, 1957 and departed this life on December 18,2024 at University of Tennessee Hospital. He was the Son of John and Joyce Tate. 

He was preceded in death by his father John R. Tate, son Marshawn Asbury, Grandmothers Marie Carr and Edith Tate, Uncle William Tate, Aunts Rena Wiley, Louise Coffin, Ruby...

Sherri Lavada Dobson Haley

Dec 15, 2024

Sherri Lavada Dobson Haley was born on February 1, 1958 in Alcoa, Tennessee to the late Louis Jr. and Pearl Dobson. She graduated from Alcoa high School. She also graduated from Walter State Community College where she majored in Criminal Justice. Sherri worked as a Blount County Corrections Officer for several years. 

She leaves to mourn her passing three children Kranaun...

Nellie Ruth Jacobs

Dec 12, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, mother, grandmother, niece, aunt, cousin and friend, Nellie Ruth Jacobs, who entered into eternal rest on December 12th, 2024 at the age of 80.Ruth Jacobs was born November 4th, 1944 in her family home in Lenoir City, Tennessee to Mr. Joseph Brickell Kerr...

Joanne Boyd Anthony

Nov 23, 2024

Joanne Boyd Anthony was born in Alcoa, TN to Mr. & Mrs. Henry D. Boyd Sr. Survivors include son, Christopher Carlos Boyd, brother Eric (Carrie) Boyd, and several other relatives. Preceded in death by great-grandparents Frank & Estelle Boyd, Mr. & Mrs. Henry D. Boyd Sr., brothers Henry & Preston Boyd. The body may be viewed on Tuesday December 3,...

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...