OBITUARIES

Dec 27, 2023

Latausha Irene Goins departed this life on December 27th, 2023. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister and aunt to her loved ones. Service will be held on Thursday, January 4th ,2024 at 1 pm at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Final arrangements entrusted to Foothills Funeral Home. www.foothillsfh.com

Dec 27, 2023

Sandra Geneva Black, 74, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, December 27, 2023 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a faithful member of the St. John Baptist Church of Alcoa, TN & also a proud 1968 graduate of Charles M. Hall High School.

She retired from Maryville Housing Authority after serving her community for...

Dec 23, 2023

Lowell “Trent” Ogle, age 61 of Maryville, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2023 surrounded by family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy and Carl Dexter Ogle, Sister Kay Swaney. He is survived by Daughter Amy Ogle (Darren), Son Jeffery Ogle (Darlene); His beloved granddaughter Hayley Haynes; Sisters, Debbie (Gilbert), Marlene, Penny, and Carlette; Brothers Terry...

Dec 22, 2023

Virginia Lois Anderson, 80, departed this life Friday, December 22, 2023, at Blount Memorial Hospital. Professionally, she was most known for her time as a deli clerk at Kroger Alcoa helping everyone with a smile. And she was a very proud mother of 3 sons.

Preceded in death by parents Floyd Anderson and Francis Muriel Rorex Taylor;...

Dec 21, 2023

In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.  And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.  John 14:2-3

On Thursday,...

Dec 19, 2023

Thelma Henry Jones - Matthew 25:23... "Well done, good and faithful servant... enter thou into the joy of the Lord." On Tuesday, December 19, 2023, Thelma gained her wings and now rest in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Thelma Henry Jones was born on September 12, 1929, to proud parents, James and Lila Henry. She...

Dec 4, 2023

Donnie Jennings

April 11, 1945 - December 4, 2023

Nov 23, 2023

Elder James Edward Knaff Sr. was born in Oliver Springs, Tennessee on November 5, 1948, to the late Charley Knaff and Conetta McKinney Knaff. He was married to Anna Marie Henley Knaff for 50 years. He departed this life to be with the Lord on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023, at the Blount Memorial Hospital. He worked for over...

Nov 22, 2023

James Black, 75, of Rockford, TN went home to Jesus surrounded by loved ones on November 22nd, 2023 after a difficult battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

James was born on July 28th, 1948 to Leroy and Beulah Black in Knoxville, TN. After graduating from Charles M. Hall in 1966, he went on to join the United States Army...

Nov 20, 2023

Curtis Shirley Lawrence (aka Lil Buddy), was born to Essie and Wallace Lawrence on May 25, 1951, in Maryville, Tennessee. He ended his journey on November 20, 2023 in Knoxville, TN.

Curtis touched many lives with his kind spirit and generous heart. He was a bright star to everyone who knew him. His smile was as big...

Nov 13, 2023

Earl Lee Jacobs (91), of Lenoir City, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, Monday, November 13th, 2023 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Earl L. Jacobs was born June 18th, 1932 in Clinton, North Carolina to Mr. Ottis Smith and Mrs. Eva Faye Smith. After marrying his wife Nellie Ruth (Kerr) Jacobs in 1962; Lenoir City, TN...

Nov 9, 2023

Lois Conn Franklin

May 6, 1926 - November 9, 2023

Nov 8, 2023

Miss Lula Mae Holland-Allen, born November 10, 1939, left this life on November 8, 2023. She was the daughter of Beatrice Brown-Dye and Fate Dye. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Fannie Mae Dye-Moreland and Ima Jean Dye-Lloyd; brother, Jerry Brown.

She leaves to mourn her death sons, Milton Lamar Holland, Victor Lewis Holland,...

Oct 17, 2023

Wanda Annita Dobson Dean

Sunrise: April 28, 1940

Sunset: October 17, 2023

Wanda preceded in death by her parents Lewis Sr. and B. Juanita Kerr Dobson, she was the seventh of ten siblings.

Wanda leaves to cherish her children Son: Phillip Douglas Jr.(April) Dean, Daughter: Freda L. Dean. Four grandchildren: Violet...

Oct 10, 2023

Laura Belle Cotner Manuel, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. She was born on Saturday, September 10, 1932 to the late Rev. William J. and Jessie Cotner.

Laura Belle was a faithful member of Pilgrim Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Rockford where she served in several capacities, including Church Mother, until her health began...

Sep 30, 2023

Karem Jamal Whitmore, sunrise January 9, 1985 – September 30, 2023. Jamal was the grandson of the late James and Evelyn Whitmore.

Jamal leaves to cherish his memories, mother Kimberly Whitmore of Alcoa, TN, father James Jackson of Mobile, AL, daughter Jaiden Whitmore of Alcoa, TN, son Kyiren Whitmore of Alcoa, TN, grandchildren Alora and Azriel Gonzales...

Sep 30, 2023

Obie W. Yeary, Jr.

September 1, 1958 – September 30, 2023

Sergeant First Class (Retired) Obie W.  Yeary Jr. was born September 1, 1958, to the union of Obie W. Yeary Sr. and Inez G. Yeary.  He departed this life on September 30, 2023.  He grew up in Morristown, TN, and accepted Christ at an...

Sep 28, 2023

Claudette D. Kirk, 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Blount Memorial Hospital.

Claudette was born July 30, 1934, to George and FlutchieTolbert. She was the caring mother of Steven and Marteace, whom she loved endlessly. Throughout her life, she had a hand in raising every child that entered the family - teaching many...

Sep 15, 2023

William r. Caddle

April 11, 1949 - September 15, 2023

No services planned at this time.

Sep 6, 2023

Nikolas Kieran White, 27, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 in a tragic motorcycle accident in Knoxville, TN.

He was preceded in death by Ralph and Pauline Quinton (grandparents), Gary “Paw” (grandfather), Bethany (aunt) and Stefan (cousin). Special friends: Hannah Tate, Brittany Johnson, and Quinton Fields.

Niko was born on February 16, 1996, to...