Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Charlotte Delores Jordan
Jan 2, 2023
Charlotte Delores Jordan, age 79 of Corryton, TN, died January 2, 2023. She was a member of Corryton Baptist Church and a graduate of Knoxville Business College. Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, James Waldo and Francis Anita Graves; sister, Melba Annis Jennings. Charlotte is survived by her husband, Kenneth Doyle Jordan; daughters and sons in law, Lisa...
Jill Southers
Jan 2, 2023
Jill Mahaffey Southers, age 54, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 2, 2023 at UT Medical Center. She is now at peace with her loved ones. She graduated Halls High School, Pellissippi State, and worked as a paralegal. Jill is preceded in death by 1 son, Justin Southers: parents, Don and Reed Mahaffey; twin sister, Jan Mahaffey; brother, Eric Mahaffey;...
Terry Lynn Sanders
Jan 2, 2023
Terry Lynn Sanders, age 52 of Knoxville gained his angel wings on Monday, January 2, 2023. He enjoyed spending his free time detailing cars, installing stereo systems, sitting on the front porch, talking to his brother-in-law, Dennis Lester. Preceded in death by Father; Eliseo Samaniego, brother; Prentis Lee Hatmaker, several aunts; uncles; grandparents; In-laws; Joyce and Fred Thomas; sister-in-law; Vanessa...
Nancy Sue Gambrel
Jan 1, 2023
Nancy Sue Gambrel, beloved mother, grandmother sister, and aunt was called home on the morning of Sunday, January 1, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her husband of 40 years Don Gambrel; son, Ricky; granddaughter, Jessica; mother, Zora; father, Clarence; brothers, Charles, Ed, Bobbie, Billy, Gene, Jimmy, Auther and Donald; sisters, Margaret, Barbara Ann...
Anthony Ray Phillips
Jan 1, 2023
Anthony “Little Tony” Ray Phillips, Jr., age 34 of Knoxville, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Tony was a one of a kind soul in so many different people’s lives. He played a critical role in his Father’s (Big Tony) record setting/race winning Toyota Supra “Six Pack”. He had so many friends in the racing community. The father/son duo...
James Randall Rader
Jan 1, 2023
James "Jimmy" Randall Rader, age 71 passed away at home on Sunday, January 1, 2023.Proceeded in death by parents, Pete and Pezzy Rader, daughter, Samantha Jo, in-laws, Floyd and Joyce Neely. Survived by wife of 51 years, Cathy, son, Anthony "Tony", grandchildren, Samantha (Dawson) Rader and Ronald Lowen Rader, brothers, John, Pete Rader, sisters, Joy McCroskey, Janet Greer and Gay...
Todd Eugene Dunn
Jan 1, 2023
Todd Eugene Dunn, age 58 of Knoxville, went to be with his Lord and Savior January 1, 2023. Todd loved to fish, golf, and was an avid sports fan. He was preceded in death by beloved grandparents Sebern and Gay Walker, Stanley and Claira Dunn. He is survived by loving parents Gene and Corene “Cory” Dunn, brother Michael (Julie) Dunn,...
John Hamilton
Jan 1, 2023
John "Larry" Hamilton, age 73, of Maryville died Sunday, January 1, 2023 at U.T. Medical Center. Larry was retired from the U. S. Army serving in the Vietnam Era. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Jewell Hamilton, sisters, Betty Moehrle and Jane Dail, brother, James Hamilton. Survivors: wife of 45 years, Kathy (Carr) Hamilton, Son, Devin, 4 step...
"L.D." Chitwood
Jan 1, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Lynn “L.D.” Doyle Chitwood, of Powell, Tennessee who passed away at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Friends and Family can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of L.D. Chitwood...
Grady Lett
Jan 1, 2023
Grady Lett age 79 of Corryton passed away peacefully 2:38 am Sunday, January 1, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Survivors: wife of 53 years, Polly Lett; son, Bruce Lett, Daughter, Lisa Womble (Stacy). Grandchildren, Abbey Lett, Amanda Ray (Kevan), Austin Womble (Laly). Sister, Faye Haney, brothers; Ray (Elsie) Lett and Richard Lett. Several nieces and nephews, a...
Charles Marshall
Jan 1, 2023
Charles “Charlie” Marshall, age 66 of Mascot, went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 1, 2023. Charlie loved fishing and the outdoors and groundskeeper for over 25 years at Holston Hills Country Club. He was preceded in death by beloved father Wiley Tipton Marshall, mother Virginia Faye Marshall. He is survived by siblings Janice (Todd) Menzel, Cindy Byrd, and...
John Allen Allred
Jan 1, 2023
John A. Allred Sr. age 73 of Corryton started the new year in his heavenly home. Johnny served the Lord with his whole heart. His Lord was first in his life and he was proud to tell anyone about the Lord. Preceded in death by parents; Milton and Ada Allred, father-in-law; Troy Bowling, mother-in-law; Bonnie Bowling and granddaughter, Tobi Hanson....
Jeffery Brandon Scarbrough
Jan 1, 2023
Jeffery Brandon Scarbrough, age 34 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023. He was preceded in death by beloved brother Garth William Scarbrough, uncle Gregory Dean Scarbrough, aunt Melissa Sue Armstrong, great-uncle James Edward Rutledge, grandparents, and great-grandparents. He is survived by mother Iva (Cissy) Scarbrough, father Jeffrey Calvin Scarbrough, brother Joshua Armstrong, daughters Hayden Makenzie Scarbrough, son Dakota...
Billy Joe Moneymaker
Dec 31, 2022
Billy Joe Moneymaker, age 74 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 31, 2022. Vietnam War Veteran. He enjoyed spending his time outside. He is preceded in death by beloved parents Weaver and Polly Moneymaker, and siblings Carol Brown, Jerry Moneymaker, and Faye Bowman. He is survived by loving wife Margaret Moneymaker, daughters Melissa (Dwight) Bayless, Lee...
Margaret Holtzclaw
Dec 31, 2022
Margaret Ann Holtzclaw passed away at her home in Maryville on December 31, 2022 at the age of 81. She drove a bus for Fountain City School district for many years and enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. She had a vibrant personality and will be missed by all who knew her. Margaret was preceded in death by...
Doris Bridges
Dec 30, 2022
Doris Ercell Bridges went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, December 30, 2022 at 97 years old. Doris, born to Ada Helen and Albert Sampson Bridges in Lost Creek, Union County, TN on December 2, 1925, is preceded in death by her parents, Ada and Albert, and sister, Trula Belle (Robert) Johnson as well as cousins, Willa Dean...
Miram Mcintosh
Dec 30, 2022
Miriam Truan McIntosh, age 76, went to be with Jesus on December 30, 2022 after a sudden illness. She was preceded in death by her parents Howard and Marjorie Truan of Knoxville. Survivors include a brother, Mark (JoAnna) of Irving, Texas and a sister, Eunice Truan Goodwin (Dan) of Knoxville. She also leaves six nieces and nephews and their families...
Ruth Ballard
Dec 30, 2022
Mabel Ruth Ballard, age 89 of Andersonville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on December 30, 2022. Ruth was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church and was retired from McNeely Family Physicians and spent her retirement taking care of her husband and family. Ruth was a beautiful lady that will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death...
Danney Lora Rutherford
Dec 29, 2022
Danney Lora Rutherford, age 75 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Thursday, December 29, 2022. He enjoyed spending his time fishing. He was preceded in death by beloved mother Lucille Rutherford, father Carl Rutherford, and brothers Larry, Gerry, and Rick Rutherford. He is survived by loving wife Barbara Rutherford, daughter Valerie (Israel) Hill, sons Brad (Alicia) Rutherford, Greg...
Joyce Crippen Day
Dec 29, 2022
Joyce Crippen Day fell asleep in the arms of Jesus surrounded by her loving family and her loyal fur babies at the age of 79. Joyce loved her family fiercely and said her greatest accomplishment was being a mother. She was a mother to everyone she met. She was such a blessing to so many. She is deeply loved by...
