OBITUARIES

Aug 29, 2023

Charles Edward “Birdie” Johnson was born December 18, 1952 in Greenville, SC. He later moved and grew up in Hendersonville, N.C. Charles took his eternal rest August 29, 2023 in Maryville, TN

Charles served in the U.S. Army before settling in Ohio for several years where he was employed before retirement.

Charles was wed twice,...

Aug 26, 2023

Deborah K. Dyer

8-31-1963/ 8-26-2023

Aug 3, 2023

Troy Rashad Hodge (T-man) born on March 23, 1990 in Long Beach, California, to Troy A. Hodge and GeVonna D. Cooper. Troy departed his life on August 3, 2023. Troy was saved at an early age at New Life Outreach Church and rededicated his life as an adult. Troy was an exceptional athlete. He loved to play football and...

Jul 8, 2023

Robert L. Sudderth a U.S.A Vet, born December 28, 1940, left his earthly home on Saturday July 8, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Pauline Sudderth, brothers Frank and Clarence Jr., sister Alice, nieces Angela and Karen Sudderth, nephew William Isom.

Left to cherish his memory daughter Carmen (David), Robert...

Jul 7, 2023

Nikki Kesangane McCray- Penson was born on Dec. 17th 1971 in Collierville Tn and went to her heavenly home to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday July 7th  2023. She was preceded in death by her mother Sally Coleman and father Bobby Albright.

At an early age she accepted Christ as her personal savior at...

Jul 6, 2023

Grace Mae Henry, age 88, of Knoxville, made her transition from life to eternity on Thursday, July 6, 2023, surrounded by family.

She was a faithful member of Craigs Chapel AME Zion Church, Greenback, TN. Mrs. Henry retired from Citizens Bank of Blount County after 30 years of service.

She was preceded in death by...

Jul 5, 2023

DeAnjelo James Kellogg, well known as “DJ”.  He departed this life on Wednesday, July 05, 2023 at 34 years old.  He was blessed to be born on September 18, 1988.   He was preceded in death by his grandfather Larry Asbury Sr. and great-grandparents Broughton and Irene Kellogg-Riley and Dorothy Rorex, Raymond and Beulah Asbury and Hugh and Pauline Craig....

Jun 29, 2023

Willie E. Pride Brown was born to Inez and Malcom Pride on June 2, 1939. Willie was known for her good cooking and tending her flowers. She could often be seen sitting on her porch reading the bible. She departed this life on June 29, 2023, on her mother’s birthday.

She was preceded in death by parents...

Jun 29, 2023

Michael “Mike” Roy Roe, born in Fort Atkinson, WI, passed after nearly 53 years of marriage to his beloved wife Jan Roe, leaving behind his children Rachel Roe-Dale, Benjamin Roe, and Kimberly Roe White. He also leaves behind grandchildren Graham Dale, Hannah Dale, Georgina White, and Poppy Roe, and his sister DeeDee Hasselbacher. He is now reunited with his...

Jun 24, 2023

Elizabeth Broaduss

April 5, 1922 - June 24, 2023

Jun 18, 2023

Mrs. Yolanda Dionne Johnson was born on August 27, 1966, in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Charles Eso Garner Sr. and Cassandra Gamble of Flint, Michigan. Yolanda attended Flint Community Schools and graduated from Flint Northern “Class of 1984.” Soon after high school she enrolled in Edwards Hair School where she mastered the “Art of making Hair Healthy” for...

Jun 8, 2023

Joe Ronald Penson, of Louisville, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on June 8, 2023. The son of the late Robert and Elizabeth McBath Pension, he was born December 30, 1943. After graduating from Charles M. Hall High School in 1962, he continued his education at West Kentucky Vocational School in Paducah, Kentucky. He earned a degree in...

Jun 5, 2023

Mario LeRegas George was born July 7, 1970 in Alcoa, TN to Alma D. George. He moved to New York City at a very young age. Mario returned back to Alcoa, along with his wife and children, where they have made their home for twenty-seven years.

Mario loved and enjoyed drawing. He had a knack for drawing...

Jun 4, 2023

Jimmy Ray Ledbetter

Jun 1, 2023

Michael (Tony) Anthony McPherson, 31 lived in Knoxville, Tn.  He went to be with the Lord on June 1, 2023.  Tony was born on August 5, 1991 in Maryville, Tn.  He was preceded in death by his Father Michael Wayne McPherson, Grandparents Ann Hines and Wilton Henry McPherson, Linda and Harold Forrester, Uncles Carl Ray Forrester, Frank Eugene Forrester...

May 20, 2023

Kenneth G. O’Brien

May 20, 2023

James Leon Sudderth (Joe) of Rockford, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 31, 2023. The family will receive friends at Foothills Funeral Home in Maryville, Tennessee on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 from 12:30-1:00 pm with celebration of life services following.Final arrangements entrusted to Foothills Funeral Home. www.foothillsfh.com...

May 14, 2023

Mrs. Daisy Mae Gordon McGhee was born October 23, 1923 in Campbell, Alabama to Mrs. Mattie Grayson Davis and Robert Gordon. She was the second of nine siblings. Mrs. McGhee was reared by her grandparents, Robert and Mary Gordon. She attended school in Campbell, Alabama and Selma Alabama. She eventually moved to Mobile, Alabama for several years. Later, she...

May 10, 2023

James A. Brabson, age 73, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, May 10th, 2023, at his home in Maryville, TN. James was born on January 30th, 1950, in Alcoa, TN, to the late Raymond and Arlena Brabson. James was a faithful member of Mother Love Baptist Church in Louisville, TN, where he served on the...

Apr 28, 2023

Roscoe Goins, 70, departed this life Friday, 28 April 2023 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a Maintenance & Engineering Superintendent at ALCOA / ARCONIC, INC., retiring after 32 years. Originally from Tazewell, TN, Roscoe proudly served his country, first in the United States Coast Guard, then the United States Air Force. He earned a Bachelor's degree in...