Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Darrell Alfred Cooper
Jan 13, 2023
Darrell Alfred Cooper, age 61, went to be with the Lord on January 13, 2023. Darrell was of the Baptist faith, and he was loved by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his brother, Gary Sorrells, as well as his parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles. He is survived by his wife, Jean Cooper; daughters, Misty Penland...
Charlotte Lynch Crowe
Jan 12, 2023
Charlotte Lynch Crowe, age 65 of Knoxville, passed away January 12, 2023. She attended Outreach Baptist Church and was a long-time employee of St. Mary’s Hospital in the house keeping department. Preceded in death by parents Wiley and Mildred Lynch, in-laws Freeman and Frances Crowe, and son-in-law Randall Ellis. Survived by husband of 44 years Russell Crowe, daughters Ashley Crowe,...
Ted Roy Foust
Jan 12, 2023
Ted R. Foust, age 75 of Maryville, formerly of Knoxville, passed away suddenly 8:30am Thursday, January 12, 2023, at UT Medical Center. He was a member of Rocky Branch Missionary Baptist Church and Ted grew up in Clear Springs Baptist Church, Corryton. He retired from Lowe’s as the Credit Manager. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran retired as a...
Karen Melissa York
Jan 11, 2023
Karen Melissa York, 54 of Knoxville, TN. Passed away Wednesday January 11. 2023 at her home in Knoxville, Tennessee after a losing a hard-fought battle with cancer. Karen was born October 13, 1968, in Knoxville TN, to Father Willis York and Mother Margaret Jeffries Brakebill York. She attended Holston High School in Knoxville, TN. Karen gave her life to the...
Naomi Faye Hutchens
Jan 11, 2023
Naomi Faye Hutchens, age 82 of Oliver Springs, went peacefully to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Faye loved spending her time fishing, crocheting, doing puzzles and being with family. She was preceded in death by beloved Husband Archie Ray Hutchens Sr., son Darrell Hutchens, daughter Doris Guthrie, and sons Michael Hutchens and Archie Ray Hutchens Jr. She...
Jannie Marie Davis
Jan 11, 2023
Jannie Marie Davis, age, 62 of Knoxville, TN went home to be with the Lord. Jannie loved the Lord, loved laughing, watching criminal minds, dogs, shopping but most of all she loved her family. She was preceded in death by beloved parents, Doris and Curtis McMhan, brother David McMhan, sister Teresa Abner, grandsons Trenton Bradley Ray, William Nation Jr. She...
Rona Kay King
Jan 10, 2023
Rona Kay Boutin King age 61, from Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2023. Rona was a loving mother, daughter, grandmother, sister and best friend. She is preceded in death by her parents; Betty Davenport Kelly and Edmond Boutin, brother; Rick Boutin, great grandchild; Kaiden Anthony Theilen-King. She survived by her son Joey King, grandchildren; Britney...
Gail Hatmaker
Jan 10, 2023
Gail Hatmaker, age 76 of Powell, TN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. She was a member of Union Baptist Church. There are certain things that come to mind when we think of our Nanda; her smile, singing and dancing, hummingbirds, butterflies, frogs, wildflowers, nature walks, strolling...
Earl Weaver
Jan 10, 2023
Earl Weaver, age 92, went to his heavenly home to be reunited with his loving wife, Opal, on January 10, 2023. He was in the medical Corp for the United States Army in Germany from February 24, 1955 to February 13, 1957. He was a Sheetmetal Journeyman Local No. 5. He was also a member of the Masonic Valley Lodge...
Patricia Ann Hickey
Jan 9, 2023
Patricia Ann Hickey, age 74, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord Monday, January 9, 2023. She was of the Baptist faith. Patricia retired from At&t. She is preceded in death by parents, J.B. and Irene Koontz; brother, Roy (Bud) Koontz. She is survived by her husband, Benny Hickey; daughter, Paige Walker (David); sons, Pete Brady (Jeanne), Matthew...
Jason Allen Curtis
Jan 8, 2023
Jason Allen Curtis, age 39 of Powell, passed away January 8, 2023. He was a graduate of Powell High School and worked in sales at Coastal Supply. Jason was an avid UT sports fan, especially football, and an enthusiastic bass fisherman. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, son, and brother, who had a good heart and a...
Danny Crawley
Jan 8, 2023
Danny D. Crawley, age 60 of New Market went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 8, 2023. Danny loved fishing and spending time outdoors. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Ruth Johnson. Danny is survived by his three daughters; Danielle Crawley, Kira Derringer, and Kristy Bradley; mother, Mary Wilson; and siblings, Rick Crawley, Jeffery Crawley, Pam...
Katherine Ann Antrican
Jan 8, 2023
Katherine “Katie” Ann Antrican age 17 of Knoxville, passed away suddenly Sunday, January 8, 2023 at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. Katie was of the Baptist faith. She was an Honor Graduate of Halls High School in December 2022 and was a member of the Halls High School Scholar Bowl. Katie loved academics, gardening, art and music. Katie was an accomplished...
Jean Dockery
Jan 7, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jean (LaFollette) Dockery (Knoxville, Tennessee), who passed away on the morning of January 7, 2023, after a brief illness. Jean was the 11th of 12 children of the late Filmore and Debbie LaFollette, and was 85 years old. Her faith and hope were in Christ and she is in...
Tony Douglas Human
Jan 7, 2023
Tony Douglas Human age, 66 of Clinton, Tn passed away January 7, 2023. Tony is survived by beloved mother Nora Human, Clinton, Tn., brother, Dennis Human (Marie) of Wellington, Ky., nieces, Julie Human (Yahia Morsy) of Lexington, Ky, Kelly Human of Frenchburg, Ky. Their mother Vicki Human of Frenchburg, Ky. Tony is Proceeded in death by Father Carl E. Human....
George Lee Miller
Jan 6, 2023
George Lee Miller, born November 29, 1954, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2023. He was preceded in death by beloved parents George and Mary Miller, daughter Mary Musfeldt, brother Jimmy Miller. He is survived by wife Jessica Miller, children Samantha Musfeldt, Jessica Musfeldt, Kimberly Musfeldt, Devon Tindell, Linda Maggard, and Melissa Wright, grandchildren Amiah, Bryson, Mason, Maddix, Evan, Aadyn,...
Jimmie Ray Thompson
Jan 6, 2023
Jimmie Ray Thompson age 90 of Knoxville passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 at Ben Atchleys State Veterans Home. Jimmie was the longest standing member of Sharon Baptist Church in membership and was Deacon Emeritus. His love for God, family and friends, and everyone he encountered was touched by his infectious smile. He loved all types of sports, especially Powell...
Sheila Nelson
Jan 6, 2023
Sheila Nelson, age 58 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord January 6, 2023. She loved to sing and had an excellent sense of humor. Sheila loved her family very much. Preceded in death by grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Reece. Survived by son Takota Nelson, sisters Tammy Reece, Paula Reece McCarter, and Heather Reece, brother Tim Reece, parents Ruth...
Jean T. Mills
Jan 3, 2023
Jean T. Mills, 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. A native of Chattanooga, Jean attended Tennessee Tech University and then settled in Powell, TN where she raised her two children. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Quinnie Turner of Chattanooga, her beloved husband, Cellis “Buster” Mills, of Halls; her brothers, Franklin, Ray and...
Robert Saunders
Jan 3, 2023
Robert Matthew Saunders - dedicated son, brother, husband, father, Jeep enthusiast, and friend - passed away suddenly at the age of 42 in Knoxville, TN on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Robert was born to Robert (Bob) and Linda Saunders in Canoga Park, CA on July 6, 1980. He graduated from Martin Luther King Jr Magnet School in 1998 before attending...
