OBITUARIES

Kayla Anderson

May 7, 2021

Kayla LucSara Anderson 26 of Knoxville, Tennessee gained her wings May 7, 2021. Kayla was born March 9, 1995 in Knoxville, the daughter of Dana Anderson and Danny Anderson. Kayla was loving, compassionate and left an impression on everyone that knew her.

Most of all she loved her two daughters and younger sibling.

She is...

Lester Whitted

May 5, 2021

Lester McArthur Whitted, Jr., age 52, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at his home. He was born May 14, 1968 to the union of Lester and Janise Parker Whitted, Sr. He attended Alcoa City Schools where he played football, basketball and ran track. In the last years of his life he came to Christ.

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William Coffin

May 5, 2021

William Fernando Coffin departed this life Wednesday, May 5, 2021, when God whispered his name at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Fernando, as he was affectionally called, was born to the late William Lloyd and Mary Louise (Carr) Coffin in Maryville, TN, on June 25, 1953.

Fernando accepted Christ at the tender...

Kacy Ann Harvey

May 1, 2021

KACY ANN HILL HARVEY, born April 24, 1978, passed from life to death on May 1, 2021. She enjoyed listening to music, reading, getting together with friends and playing with her grand-daughter .

Her work history was limited after being diagnosed with blood clotting disorder and being injured and a severe car accident several years...

Leroy Fine

Apr 25, 2021

Leroy “Joe” Fine

February 16, 1936 – April 25, 2021

Leroy Fine passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 in Cleveland, OH.  He was born on February 16, 1936 to James Alexander Fine and Margaret Garner Fine in Maryville, TN.  Leroy was best known as “Joe,” a nickname he received as a child after being...

Luther Kennedy

Apr 17, 2021

Luther Wayne Kennedy passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021. Luther was born April 18, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois. He was a graduate of Everett High School.

At a young age Luther moved to Dayton Ohio and established his life there for many years. He retired from Dayton Power & Light in Dayton, Ohio. Luther never...

Mildred Pride-Bostick

Apr 16, 2021

Mildred Helena Pride-Bostick , age 78, went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 16, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Lavern Bostick and brother, Alvin Pride.

She leaves to mourn: Mother, Mrs. Inez Stevens; son, Lavern Jr. (Carole) Bostick; sister, Willie E. Brown; brothers Jasper (Bernice) Pride,...

Ronald L. Ward

Apr 13, 2021

Ronald L. Reed Ward , known by many as Ron or Ronnie, was called to his eternal home on Tuesday, April 13th 2021. He was born on February 6, 1951 to the union of James Alfred Reed and Trula Mae Barton Reed. Ron was known for his many wonderful talents in the industry of Music. He...

Willard Henry Maples

Apr 13, 2021

Willard Henry Maples, 67 , of Maryville died April 13, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital. The body was cremated and no services are planned at this time.

Pauline Garner

Apr 12, 2021

On Monday, April 12, 2021, Pauline Elizabeth Garner, a loving nana and mother, passed away peacefully at the age of 86. Pauline was born in Maryville, Tennessee to Helen and George “Dutch” Sparks on January 31, 1935. Pauline and her husband, Lyle Garner, raised two beautiful children, Linda and Larry Garner. Pauline retired from Levi Strauss & Co. Upon...

Robert Easterly, Jr.

Apr 4, 2021

Robert Easterly, Jr. age 84 of Maryville, died April 4, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital. The body was cremated and no services are planned.

Final arrangements entrusted to Foothills Funeral Home

Virginia L. Suggs

Apr 1, 2021

Virginia Leon Carson Suggs 82 of Maryville died April 1, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Graveside service will be Thursday April 8, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Pecks Memorial Cemetery, Maryville.

Final arrangements entrusted to Foothills Funeral Home, Maryville. www.foothillsfh.com

Clifford Goins

Mar 27, 2021

Clifford Goins ,sunrise September 28,1934, sunset March 27, 2021. Born to the late John Alfred Goins and Flora Green Goins of Maryville, TN. He was one of nine children born from that union. Johnny Alice Goins Scruggs, Roy Lee Goins, Clarence Goins, Charles Floyd Goins, Hazel Irene Goins Mail, Leonard Goins, Kenneth Goins (all deceased); sister-in-law Lillian...

Edward William Garner, Jr.

Mar 26, 2021

Edward William Garner, Jr. , age 66 passed away at his residence on Friday, March 26, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward William Garner, Sr.  and Thelma Porter Garner, older sister Katherine Hale along with both maternal and paternal grandparents.

Edward was born in Blount County, Tennessee.  He was the first...

Phillip Jeffery Allen

Mar 26, 2021

Phillip Jeffery Allen, 62 of Maryville died March 26, 2021. Graveside service will be held Friday April 2, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Sherwood Gardens, Alcoa. Final arrangements entrusted to Foothills Funeral Home, Maryville. www.foothillsfh.com

James Porter, Jr.

Mar 21, 2021

James Hoyt Porter, Jr. 45 years young of Alcoa went to be with the Lord Sunday, March 21 st of 2021 in local hospital. He was raised in St. Paul Methodist Church in Alcoa, TN. He was an I.T. Tech at S.A.I.C and attended Roane State in Knoxville, TN.

He leaves to cherish his memory,...

Andrea White

Mar 14, 2021

Andrea Michelle White, daughter of James and Anita Porter White w as born August 15, 1968 in Maryville , TN.

On Sunday, March 14, 2021, Andrea was called home to be with the Lord.

Andrea is preceded in death by her parents James and Anita Porter White, and grandmother Etta Mae Porter.

Andrea...

Lee Mccoy Earls

Mar 13, 2021

Lee McCoy (Lema) Earls, 79, transitioned to her Heavenly home  on March 13, 2021. Lema was born and raised in Alcoa  Tennessee and graduated salutatorian from Charles M. Hall  High School. She is preceded in death by her mother Lorene  Baker, father John S. Earls, step-father Roy C. Baker, aunt  Betty McGhee, uncles Charles Randy, James Bubby,...

Johnny L. Wilson, Sr.

Feb 28, 2021

Johnny Lee Wilson, Sr., age 78, of Alcoa, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021 at his home in Alcoa.

He was born July 22, 1942 in Madison County, GA and moved to Alcoa with his parents, Willie B. and Mary Wilson at an early age.

He was a graduate of Charles M. Hall School,...

Randall Clay Harris

Feb 21, 2021

Randall Clay Harris  age 77 of Maryville departed this world February 21, 2021 at his home surrounded by family, he was a loving father.  Retired Supervisor AAM, Detroit, MI.

Preceded in death by his father Crayton Harris and mother Julia A. Williams-Harris, brother Melvin C. Harris, Wayne Harris, Danny Harris, sister Helen.

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