OBITUARIES

Sep 29, 2021

Joyce Pearline James transitioned from this life to reward on September 29, 2021. Born and raised in Alcoa, TN, graduated from Alcoa High School and entered the U.S. Army in 1972. While on her journey she acquired two degrees, one from The University of Tennessee and the second from the University of Kentucky. She was also a...

Sep 29, 2021

Terence R. Adams affectionately called “T. A.” was born onMarch 3, 1953, to James Jarnigan and Margree Rollins Johnson in Knoxville, Tennessee. He graduated from Austin East in 1971 and from there went on to attend the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He retired from U.T. Medical Center as Head Chef with 35 years of service.

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Sep 27, 2021

Juliana F. Tamez-Howard, 58, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on September 27 at Turkey Creek Medical Center holding the hand of her daughter and sister.  She will be deeply missed and remembered for her outgoing personality, extremely witty sense of humor and love for God and her family.  Juliana graduated from Kearney High School in 1981.  She served in...

Sep 24, 2021

Robin Hopkins passed away on September 24, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital.  Final arrangements announced later by Foothills Funeral Home.

Sep 23, 2021

Curtis Lynn Flowers, Sr, was born to parents, Mr. Thomas Lee Flowers, Sr and Lydia Mae Parker on October 23, 1954. Curtis was a graduate of Hall High School of Alcoa, Tennessee in the Class of 1972 and was an avid athlete of football and Golden Glove Champion Boxer in the Welterweight division of Knoxville, Tennessee. Upon...

Sep 19, 2021

Lynda Marie Hall born April 12, 1953, earned her wings on September 19, 2021. A beautiful person who could brighten a room with a beautiful personality. Lynda was a loving, caring, and giving person who will surely be missed.

Lynda was born to the late Paul and Mary Cummings and raised by grandparents Andrew (Josephine) Norris.

Sep 16, 2021

Shannon Bianca Nichols, 49, moved to her eternal home September 16, 2021, at Blount Memorial Hospital. Shannon was a valiant warrior battling illness several years that did not diminish her loving spirit and great sense of humor.

Shannon graduated from Alcoa High School and attended University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her love for people (young and old) with...

Sep 15, 2021

Carol E. Stewart went home to be with God on September 15, 2021 at 1:22 p.m. She was born October 10, 1948 in Kokomo, Indiana. She was a graduate of Kokomo City High School Class of 1965. Carol went on to attend Tusculum College in Knoxville, TN where she studied business and earned her Bachelor’s degree. She...

Sep 15, 2021

Debra Michelle Pate 55, of Alcoa, TN transitioned to her heavenly home on September 15, 2021. Born to Dorothy Pate and the late George Pate on June 2, 1966.

She was a faithful member and Minister of the House of God Keith Dominion in Alcoa, TN where she received the Holy Ghost at a very young age....

Sep 14, 2021

Janie Mae Davis age 77, passed away on September 14, 2021, at home. She was born April 17, 1944, in Murphy, North Carolina. She attended Rest Haven Baptist Church of Alcoa, TN. She retired from Levi Straus & Company. She is preceded in death by her father, Hardin Kincaid; mother, Mildred Wilker; sisters; Julia (Buck) Buchanan, Fannie M. Moore,...

Sep 11, 2021

Ms. Betty J. Mahone was born on June 7, 1935, to the late McKinley and Priscilla Flowers and went to be with her heavenly father on Sept. 11, 2021.   She was retired for 20 years plus from Levi’s Straus & Co and being chosen to attend the Summer Olympics representing Levi’s in 1984.  She owned her own beauty salon...

Sep 11, 2021

Fathy Lynn Hudgens, our precious “Sweet Girl” went home to be with our Lord, Saturday, September 11, 2021.  Faith was born on June 28, 2021, to Hunter Hudgens & Kyla Digman from Blount County, TN.  Despite her short time here with us, she was deeply loved and brought immense joy to those around her.

Faith will be...

Sep 11, 2021

James Edward Jenkins, age 74, was born on September 7, 1947, to the late Carl Jenkins Jr and the late Jameslee Jenkins-Henry. He left this world peacefully to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Sweetwater Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness.

Besides his parents, James is preceded in death by his...

Sep 7, 2021

Jerrick Orlando Davis was born on January 27, 1967, left this world peacefully to be with the lord on September 7th, 2021. Jerrick was a family oriented, hardworking, Godly man who spent his time selflessly caring for his loved ones. He’s survived by his three beautiful children: Ashley Davis age 26, Jerrick Davis II age 24 and Christian Davis...

Sep 7, 2021

William Alphonzo Morrison, (Truck/Bill) 65 of Alcoa, transitioned home to be with the Lord on Tuesday afternoon at Blount Memorial Hospital.

He was proceeded in death by loving parents Rev. William C. And Josephine J. Morrison; Rev. Willie J. And Nathel Daniel.

Survivors include his wife, Tina L. Morrison...

Sep 5, 2021

Teresa Knights Manuel age 60 of Alcoa, TN made her transition to eternity on Sunday September 5, 2021. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church Alcoa, TN.

She was a 1979 graduate of Alcoa High School, where she loved to play basketball. She was named All-District 1978-79, All District Tournament 1978-79, All Regional 1978-79, All County...

Aug 29, 2021

Robert Andrea Smith, age 60 of Alcoa, TN, departed this life, August 29, 2021, at Blount  Memorial Hospital. ‘Andre’ was an Alcoa High School Class of 1979 graduate, and a United  States Army veteran. He had an infectious smile and loved to laugh and joke with family and  friends. He was loved by many and will be truly missed...

Aug 19, 2021

Linda Faye (Burns) Davis, 72, Townsend, went to be with the Lord on August 19, 2021.  Linda worked many years taking good care of Maribel Koella and her family.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents Marvin and Margie Burns and husband Leo Davis. She is  survived by her daughter Tammy (Jose) Vargas, granddaughter Lyra Tipton,...

Aug 19, 2021

Patricia Jean McHan Dean, age 79 of Rockford Tennessee entered into eternal rest on Thursday August 19, 2021, at University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Patricia accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN. Patricia graduated from Charles M. Hall High School in 1959 and...

Aug 14, 2021

James T Reed, of Greenback Tn, Born June 12, 1963, Deceased August 14, 2021, at the age 58 years young. He is Reunited with his mother and father: James D Reed and Margret A Reed; He left behind two daughters Holly Reaves (Christopher Reaves) and Rachael Reed, two grandsons Zachary and Ryan Reaves, one sister Rhonda Reed, one niece...