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Troy Rashad Hodge, 33, Maryville departed this life on August 3, at home. Family will receive friends, 12:30-1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 12th at St. John's Missionary Baptist Church in Alcoa, TN. Celebration of Life Service will follow. Rev. Dr. Willa Estell, officiating. Viewing Friday, August 11, noon - 6:00 p.m. at Foothills Funeral Home. www.foothillsfh.com

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 Jr., and granddaughter Jaleshia (Tom). Siblings, Paul (Darlene), Cecil, Annette, Sandra, Lana Boyd, Mary George, Donna Lindsey, James (Tracy), sisters-in-law, Ollie Mae and Rhonda, a host of nieces, nephews, that he loved dearly, many friends and Hall Class of 1959. Family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. - noon on Tuesday July 18, 2023 at Mother Love...

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 St Marks M.B. Church in Collierville Tn, and enjoyed singing and leading songs in the choir. She was asked to sing the National Anthem at games throughout her career. Nikki was a legend in the world of Women's Basketball and she will forever be in our hearts. She was a great basketball player, coach, and friend, but more than that she prided herself on being a wife to Thomas and an...

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 St Marks M.B. Church in Collierville Tn, and enjoyed singing and leading songs in the choir. She was asked to sing the National Anthem at games throughout her career. Nikki was a legend in the world of Women's Basketball and she will forever be in our hearts. She was a great basketball player, coach, and friend, but more than that she prided herself on being a wife to Thomas and an...

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 her parents, Chester and Lillie Dobson Black; husband, Teddie R. Henry, Jr.; son, Jeffrey W. Henry; and daughter, Melanie D. Henry. Survivors include: son, Richard (Luciana) Henry; grandson, Andre; devoted caregiver, Pamela Coffin; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Special thanks to Housecall Primary Care Team and-Caris Hospice Team. Family will...

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. DeAnjelo graduated from Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee. He was an avid reader and enjoyed researching information on the computer. He is survived by his devoted mother Chrystal Kellogg and devoted father Larry (Jean) Asbury Jr., Grandparents, Mrs. Patricia (Curtis) Simmons Summerville, South Carolina, John Kellogg Fayetteville,...

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 father and mother, David and Marie Roe, probably already tired of hearing them bicker. His sister Vonnie Bless has by now grown accustomed to it. A native of WI, Mike moved to TN to work at Alcoa Aluminum, prompting many a pilgrimage back to WI, starting at 3 am in a 5 passenger car with his 5 member family. A perennial joker and...

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 Malcolm and Inez Pride, brother Alvin Pride, sister Mildred Pride, granddaughters Danielle and Brittany Pride. She leaves to cherish her memories daughter, Danita Howard, sons Curtis Pride, Robert (June) Brown, Gary (Delise) Brown, brothers Malcom (Bernice) Pride, Charles (Margaret) Pride, devoted grandchildren, Lacrisha and Aanissa Pride, Vincent Brown, grands, great grands, cousins and...

Joe Ronald Penson, of Louisville, Tennessee went to be with the Lord June 7, 2023.He was born December 30, 1943 to Robert and Elizabeth McBath Penson. After graduating from Charles M. Hall High School in 1962, he continued his education at West Kentucky Vocational School in Paducah, Kentucky and earned his degree in electronics. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his sister Carolyn, brother Thomas, nephew Shannon Watts and brother-in-law Bill Watts.Survivors include Maryville devoted wife of forty eight years Emma Penson; son Robert Penson eleven grandchildren; sister Hattie Penson Watts; sister-in-law Dorothy Penson; nieces LaBrina (Charles) Harris and Deja Hundley;...

Joe Ronald Penson, of Louisville, Tennessee went to be with the Lord June 7, 2023.He was born December 30, 1943 to Robert and Elizabeth McBath Penson. After graduating from Charles M. Hall High School in 1962, he continued his education at West Kentucky Vocational School in Paducah, Kentucky and earned his degree in electronics. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his sister Carolyn, brother Thomas, nephew Shannon Watts and brother-in-law Bill Watts.Survivors include devoted wife of forty eight years Emma Penson; son Robert Penson eleven grandchildren; sister Hattie Penson Watts; sister-in-law Dorothy Penson; nieces LaBrina (Charles) Harris and Deja Hundley; nephews...

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 super-hero type characters. The family always told him he should create his own comic books. Also playing video games and watching movies. He had probably seen just about everything that has come out. Although he may have loved those things, his greatest love was for his wife, children and granddaughter. Mario had a very kind, loving, and gentle personality. Really easy going. Mario departed...

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.

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 moved to Madisonville, Tennessee where she met and married Mr. John Allen McGhee. She and Mr. McGhee married on November 20, 1950, relocated to Alcoa, Tennessee. In Alcoa she became a faithful member of Rest Haven Missionary Baptist Church and attended regularly until her illness. She served as an usher. Mrs. McGhee was a loving person...

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. He attended Charles M. Hall and graduated with the class of 1968. James served his country in the Army and the National Guard. He was employed at Alcoa Aluminum Company and retired in 2009 with 31 years of service. James is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 50 years, Debra Brabson of Maryville, TN; daughter, Jamika (Kendall) Johnson of Sarasota, FL; son, Dont? Brabson of...

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 Mechanical Engineering from Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN and later, a Master of Science in Management degree from Antioch University, Antioch Seattle. Roscoe was an honorable, loving family man, remaining steadfastly by his side his wife for nearly 50 years. His great loves, after family, were...

Johnny James Clark, age 61 passed away at his home in Lenoir City. He is survived by his wife and soulmate Felecia Chittum Clark of 25 years, his only son James Clark and 3 grandchildren, his mother Lilly Gooden, 2 brothers Tommy and Ricky Clark, 2 sisters Tami Jensen and Mari Kahler and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

Thelma Phipps Armstrong Brown, age 96 of Alcoa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Mrs. Brown was a devoted member of St. Paul AME Church of Alcoa. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Douglas Brown, Jr; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Phipps, Sr. and adoptive parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Armstrong; her sisters, Eula Phipps, Naomi Moore, Betty Ledford; her brother, Harry Phipps, Jr. Mrs. Brown is survived by her son, Douglas Brown, Alcoa; nieces and nephews, The Ronald Moore Family, Indianapolis, IN, the Ledford, Phipps and Batts Families, Jefferson City, the Thomas and McDaniels family of Knoxville. Devoted Cousins, Dorothy Mynatt, Audrey Lawrence, and Helen...

Tyrone Douglas Coffin was born in Maryville, Tennessee, on July 29th, 1949, to the union of the late Myrtle Mae Porter and the late George Harold Coffin Sr. Tyrone (Chizz), was the youngest of four male children. He transitioned, on Monday, March 27th, 2023, at UT Hospital Tyrone was raised in Oldfield and brought up and baptized in St Paul AME Zion Church, Maryville, where he accepted CHRIST at an early age. He graduated from Maryville High School and joined the United States Army in 1968. After Bask training and combat training, at Fort Hood, Texas, he served in Europe and Vietnam with Co. D,2m1 Bn, 39th INF, 9th INF Division. He was awarded the PURPLE HEART MEDAL for...