OBITUARIES

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

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 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 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...

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...