OBITUARIES

Jan 14, 2020

Paloma Olivia Harris, 12 years young, survived by her loving mother, Amanda Harris (Deron McRae), brothers Kyle Withrow (Lakeon), Davon Roberts, and Andre White, sister Brianna Harris. “Tita” Alicia and “Papaw” Bobby Newland; uncles, Mitchel (TeAnna) Geary and Johnny Pillman; aunts, Amber (Glen) Pilkey, Sarah Thomas and Christy (Chad) Jennings; cousins, Ashleigh, Jazzmine, Jordan and Alivia Geary, Jayden and...

Nov 27, 2019

“Lisa Gail Jackson-Hunt, age 57, went to be with her Lord on November 27 , 2019 in Alcoa. Preceded in death by W.F. Jackson, father and Deloris Davis, sister. Survived by husband of 35 years, James Hunt, daughter, Barbie Conard, mother Barbara Gunter, sister Rhonda Flanagan, three stepdaughters Sharon Hunt, Debbie Parker, and Janet Tallent , three step grand...

Nov 15, 2019

Lewyll Lavaughn Lockhart, age 51, was welcomed into Heaven on Friday November 15, 2019 from his home at Open Arms Care Knoxville, TN. He was preceded in death by his mother Evelyn Alexander Lockhart Taylor and brother; Lawrence (Pip) Lockhart. He is survived by caring and loving brother; Lamont Lockhart, sister; Lucy Brevard, nephew and niece; Tevan and Alaina...

Nov 8, 2019

Portia B. Fowler, age 71, of Maryville, TN passed November 8, 2019. Portia accepted Christ at a young age and became a life-long member of Alcoa Church of Christ. A member of the Charles M. Hall High School Class of 1965, she was a talented seamstress, caterer, collector of Black art, and entertainer at family activities. Portia retired from...

Nov 5, 2019

Leroy B. Buchanan was born on March 18, 1949 and transitioned from this life on November 5, 2019. Leroy was preceded into eternity by mother Candice Scott, father Claude Thomas, stepfather Leroy Scott, brothers’ Tyrone and Noble Henry, grandson Ja’Colby Hill-Westbrook as well as other uncles, aunts and cousins.

Leroy graduated from Everett High School and after...

Oct 23, 2019

James F. “Junebug” Sudderth, was born August 8, 1937 in Maryville, Tennessee. He peacefully departed this life on October 23, 2019 at his residence.

Welcoming him at Heaven’s gates are loved ones who have preceded him in death: parents James B. and Elnora Wallace Sudderth; brother, Harold Sudderth; sisters, Eleanor Ruth “Ruthie” Anthony, Barbara Jean Lundy and...

Sep 27, 2019

Terri Lyn Dunn 54, passed away Friday September 27, 2019. She was preceded in death death by her father George Lane, and brother Jonathan Lane. She is survived by her husband Donald Dunn, mother Barbara Lane, son Michael(Jennifer) Taylor, son Ronald(Makashia)Taylor, son Jonathan (Brooke)Taylor, sister Teresa Taylor, Vickie Dunn, Lynn Younger, Karen Dunn, grandchildren: Dylan, Danielle, Hannah, Janessa, Zavier,...

Aug 20, 2019

Jacqueline Latrice Tate, age 55 of Maryville, made her transition from life to eternity on Tuesday August 20, 2019 into the arms of her savior Jesus Christ. Jackie was a true light to everyone she met, with her heart of compassion and a smile that would brighten a room. A woman who truly LOVED everyone!!! She was...

Aug 18, 2019

Aaron Charles Boyd was born into this life on November 25, 1973 in Cleveland, TN and welcomed by his parents John Charles and Martha Ann Hitchcock Boyd.  He made his departure into his new life on Sunday, August 18, 2019 in Denver, CO as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident .

Aaron...

Aug 14, 2019

Dorothy Mitchell Kincaid of Alcoa passed away August 14, 2019 at her home. As per her request, she will be cremated and no services are planned at this time. Final arrangements entrusted to Foothills Funeral Home, Maryville. www.foothillsfh.com

Jul 29, 2019

Donald Carey (Snow) Alexander of Rockford, TN passed away Monday July 29, 2019 at Asbury Place Maryville. He was preceded in death by parents John and Katheryn Alexander, one sister and four brothers. Donald is survived by three sisters and two brothers and many relatives and friends. He was a member of Pilgrim Temple Baptist church. The family will...

Jul 16, 2019

ROBERT NELSON MCGHEE, JR. 94, of Maryville, TN found rest on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. He was born on July 12, 1925 in Vonore, Tennessee and was the second son of Robert (Nelse) and Nancy Elvira (Black) McGhee. He grew up on the farmland that was tended by his father. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1945...

Jul 14, 2019

Elizabeth Ann “Rita” Robin, born August 21, 1928 in Athens, TN passed away peacefully at home Sunday July 14, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents Dora Douglas & Dean Scruggs Douglas Casey, spouse Sylvanus Robin, brother Dora Jr., Bennie and Edward; sister Ellen Douglas and niece Alma “Pop” George. Rita is survived by devoted great nieces...

Jul 13, 2019

John “Pete” Walden of Alcoa passed away on July 13, 2019. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Bethel Baptist Church, Alcoa. Visitation will start at 12:30 p.m. with funeral service to follow. Body may be viewed after noon on Friday, July 19, 2019 at Foothills Funeral Home.

Jun 21, 2019

Carol Jo Scarbrough Bowerman of Alcoa TN passed away Friday June 21 st at Blount Memorial Hospital.  She was preceded in death by her parents Joe & Ethel Hodges Scarbrough of Maryville.  She was a graduate of Everett High School and was retired from Delta Airlines.  She is survived by her husband of 40 years Allen Bowerman & Step-son...

Jun 13, 2019

Dial “Chester” Davis age 86, departed this life June 13, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He leaves to cherish his memory, son Rev. C. Tyrone (Anne) Steen, daughter Renee’ Manuel (Rev. Billy) Bates. A host of grand and great grandchildren. Homegoing service Tuesday June 18, 2019 at Foothills Funeral Home. Family visitation is from 11 a.m.-noon with...

Jun 12, 2019

Jessica A. Hicks

April 4, 1980 - June 12, 2019

Jun 8, 2019

Ruth Naomi Howard Joseph departed this life on June 8, 2019.  Born on March 31, 1935 in Greenback, TN to Leo and Dana Howard, Ruth grew up in Alcoa where she attended Charles M. Hall High School.  She went to college at Tuskegee University, then on to Penn State for her master's degree.  While at Tuskegee, she met her...

May 28, 2019

Henry “Hent” Jackson, age 81, departed this life on May 28, 2019, in Chandler, Arizona. Henry was born on August 8, 1937 to the late Ruben and Mary Jackson in Sharpsburg Georgia.

Henry was a veteran of the United States Air Force, where he served as a munitions specialist. Henry was known for his expertise in...

May 25, 2019

Lawrence Evan Lockhart age 57 of Rockford, TN passed away May 25, 2019 at home. He was preceded in death by his mother Evelyn Alexander Lockhart Taylor. He is survived by children: Tevan Lawrence Lockhart and Alaina Lockhart. Brothers: Lewyll and Lamont Lockhart and sister, Lucy Brevard. Loving and devoted fiancee’ Sarah Coman, three aunts and three uncles, cousins...