OBITUARIES

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...

May 15, 2019

David Allen Barner “AB” 57 of Greeneville, TN entered into rest May 15, 2019 at Johnson City Heart Hospital after an extended illness. Mr. Barner was an employee of Imerys’ fused minerals for twenty years. Survived by his wife Deborah Barner of twenty years, three daughters Lyndia Barner, Shaina Brice (Jeremy), and Jill Baskerville (Tim), six siblings Cynthia (Ed),...

May 6, 2019

Willie E. Walden (Bud) 75, of Alcoa, TN was born September 5, 1943, died Tuesday May 6, 2019 at U.T. Hospital. Bud retired from McGhee Tyson Airport.

He is preceded in death by wife Shirley Walden; parents, Roscoe and Eddie Ruth Lundy; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Hobbs; grandson Brandon Smith; sisters Nina Walton and Martha Faye...

Apr 13, 2019

Yolonda Denise Cotner Smotherman, affectionately known as “Necie,” graduated from earth to her Heavenly Home on Saturday April 13, 2019 at Blount Memorial Hospital.

Necie was a very active member at St. Peter Primitive Baptist Church in Alcoa, TN before her health began to decline. She was known for her beautiful voice along with her beautiful spirit....

Apr 8, 2019

Herbert Eugene Porter of Louisville, TN age 75, passed away Monday April 8, 2019. He had retired from Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Group where he worked continually after leaving the United States Navy in 1967. He was ADJ2 upon his discharge. While with Pratt & Whitney he held a variety of assignments in Experimental Assembly and assembly and test...

Apr 3, 2019

Mr. Leonard David Brown Sr., 68, transitioned to his heavenly home on April 3, 2019. Leonard was born o n December 3, 1950 to the late Robert and Lorine (Means) Brown. He was a star athlete at Charles M. Hall and went on to graduat e from Alcoa High School . He was employed by The Alcoa Aluminum Company...

Mar 22, 2019

Beulah Bell Black, 93, returned to her heavenly home on March 22, 2019 after a valiant battle.  Her devotion to her family and firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace.

Beulah was born to the late William and Mary Hardy in Loudon, TN on September 1, 1925.  She was immersed...

Mar 20, 2019

Yvonne C. Jackson went home to be with the Lord on March 20, 2019. Funeral service will be held on Saturday March 30, 2019 at Foothills Funeral Home, Maryville. Family will receive friends at 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. with service to follow.

Mar 2, 2019

Danny Ray Russell age 55, of Maryville passed away to be with the Lord on March 2, 2019. He was dearly loved and will be sadly missed.

Preceded in death by brothers, Randy Leon, Clayton Gerald and Jackie Samuel Russell; grandparents, Jake and Mildred Russell.

Survived by parents, Martin and Margaret Russell; sister, Laverne Hawkins;...

Feb 14, 2019

Patricia Jeanice Tarver 34, passed peacefully on February 14, 2019 at Beverly Park Place in Knoxville, Tennessee.  She leaves to cherish her memories: Mother, Ronnetta Tarver, Father Wade (Bo) Tarver, Daughters, QuinTasia Ervin, Amaya Tarver and Kristin Hardy.  Grandmother: Patricia Dean; sisters: Rehanna Tarver and Kristi Thomas.

Family will receive friends Thursday, February 21, 2019 from 12:30...

Feb 8, 2019

Albert Ray Love age 74 of Rockford, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019 peacefully at home.  He was born on December 19, 1944 to the late Ulysses and Kathleen Love in Maryville, Tennessee. He was educated in the Maryville school system and a 1962 graduate of William J. Hale High School.

Ray met and married the...

Jan 10, 2019

Charles Calvin Robinson, age 70, of Alcoa, died Thursday at Blount Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be held Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Rest Haven Baptist Church, Alcoa, with the Rev. Terry Lynn Jordan officiating. Interment to follow at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, John Sevier Highway, Knoxville. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to...