Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Jason Martin Nitzberg
Nov 5, 2022
Jason Martin Nitzberg, age 39 of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022. He was of the Baptist faith and attended Calvary Baptist Church in Knoxville and Rio Revolution Church in Maryville. Throughout his life Jason enjoyed movies, music, animals, fishing, basketball, football, soccer, and sports in general. Preceded in death by mother, Anita Nitzberg; grandmother, Bobbie Bender; and...
Kathern Lucreta Ruth Collins
Nov 4, 2022
Kathern “Katie Bug” Lucreta Ruth Collins, age 23, went to be with her mama on November 3rd, 2022. Kathern loved animals and she was a very loving aunt and sister. Preceded in death by her mother, Kathy Collins; sister-in-law, Aaliyah Bernard; uncle, Steve Collins; brother, Shawn Collins; and her grandparents. Survived by her father, Alvin Collins Sr. (Tara); siblings, Alvin...
Billy Ray Sexton
Nov 4, 2022
Billy Ray Sexton, age 51, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, four- wheeling, and riding motorcycles. Preceded in death by biological father William Sexton. Survived by son Richard Mason Sexton and daughter Madison Rae Sexton; girlfriend Cassie Hopson; brother Jessie Parton and his mother Kathy Noel and father Tommy Parton. Family will receive...
Betty Ruth Newman
Nov 4, 2022
Betty Ruth Newman, Mom, Aunt Betty, Mamaw, Sister Newman, born December 4, 1927 in Knoxville TN, passed away November 4, 2022, to lie with Jesus. She had three jobs in her life, the Standard Knitting Mill, Mom, and the Door Greeter at church. Betty Loved the Lord Jesus Christ and going to church. I believe she is happy now and...
Scotty Ray Mcclain
Nov 3, 2022
Scotty McClain, age, 82 of Powell, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord, November 3, 2022. Scotty had a passion and love for racing and all of his friends. He also enjoyed building motors and a fan of the Tennessee Vols. Scotty was preceded in death by his parents, A. C. and Rose McClain; sisters, Dolly (John) Morgan, Pauly...
Hubert Roberson
Nov 2, 2022
Hubert “Jerry” Roberson, age 80 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, while surrounded by family. Jerry was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a sweet spirit and always wanted to have a good time. He served in the United States Navy from 1962 to 1965 and enjoyed golf and spending time with his grandchildren....
Ruby Maude Thomas
Nov 2, 2022
Ruby Maude Thomas, age 93 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday November 2, 2022. Preceded by her beloved parents and beloved son Henry Thomas. She is survived by her loving husband Andrew Thomas and son Nolan Thomas; her three grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 am on Monday November...
Wallace Lee Dye
Nov 2, 2022
Wallace “Wally” Dye, age 78 of Knoxville, died peacefully Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at his home. He was a member of Sharon Baptist Church and retired from CSX Transportation Company. Wally enjoyed his time with family, friends, riding horses and an avid Golfer. Wally played football for the Powell Panthers class of 1964 and played semiprofessional football for the Knoxville...
Zoe April Fowler
Nov 2, 2022
After taking care of everyone around her, Zoe April Fowler (Durity) went to the caring arms of her Savior on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at the age of 50. In His mercy, she lost her battle after a brief illness. Zoe lived her life in service to others. Throughout her career at various restaurants, including Cracker Barrel and Chick-fil-A, she...
Frances Elizabeth Waller
Nov 2, 2022
Frances (Dunkle) Waller age 95 of Knoxville passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at her home surrounded by family. Member of Dante Baptist Church and retired from Standard Knitting Mills. Preceded in death by husband of 55 years, Clyde Waller, John Newcomb, Sons, Charles and Donald Waller, Parents, Fred and Lucy Adams, Sisters; Polly Demarcus and Lucille Miller, Brothers, Henry...
Juanita Ruth Beeler
Nov 2, 2022
Juanita Beeler, 94 of Liberty Hill, TN, Williams County. She was the daughter of John Sevier and Lola Ethel Slagle. Preceded in death by daughter; Carolyn Perry, grandson; Christopher Hensley, granddaughter; Danielle Ashley. She is survived by daughters; Brenda Carter-Hensley, Sandra Franklin; grandchildren; Robert Shane Gaddy (wife Amanda), Sean Hensley (wife Julinda) and Cristen Franklin, great grandchildren; Lethan Gaddy, Zoe...
Kay Arlene Brock
Nov 2, 2022
Kay Arlene Brock (Jerrell) born on Monday, August 27, 1962, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Tennova North in Powell, Tennessee at the age of 60. She was of the Baptist faith. Throughout her life Kay enjoyed gardening, crafting, reading, crocheting, working puzzles, crossword puzzles, decorating for the holidays, and running her carpentry business. Preceded in death by...
Danny Joe Worley
Nov 1, 2022
Rev. Danny J. Worley Sr. departed this life to join the heavenly host on November 1, 2022, at the age of 78 after a short illness. He was a member of Keith Avenue Baptist Church. He loved the Lord with all his heart and was a constant witness of the same. He is preceded in death by his wife of...
Bobby Joe Hurst
Nov 1, 2022
Bobby Joe Hurst entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 3:55 AM to be with his mother Barbara Williams, father Don Hurst, and brother Charles Rutherford. He is survived by his children, Kendra Hurst, Katti Hurst, and Steven (Britany Cagle) Houston; grandchildren, Jaylen Hurst, Andrea Matias, Bella Hurst, Elijah Hurst, Jasmine Matias, Maria Matias, and King;...
Dianna Lee Terry
Nov 1, 2022
Dianna (Monday) Terry, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 6:56pm. She was a member of Marbledale Church of God. She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, John Wiley Terry; parents, William Paul and Billie Lee Monday; sister, Darlene Stiles. She is survived by children, Daniel (Tammy), Paul (Darlene), Michael (Lisa); bonus son,...
Ruth Gorman Hackney
Nov 1, 2022
Mrs. Ruth Murphy Hackney, age 100, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away at the home of her daughter, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Ruth was born on April 23, 1922 at home on Hotel Avenue behind the Fountain City Duck Pond. She was the daughter of an itinerant famer and as a result, she saved her money...
Arthur Eugene Marsh
Nov 1, 2022
Arthur Eugene Marsh, age 80 of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. He was a member of New Covenant Fellowship Church. Served Airborne in the United States Army for 3 years skydiving, worked as a brakeman for the railroad, was a truck driver, and worked for Clayton Homes. He was a Shriner. Volunteered all over the country...
Pearlie Ann Dalton Hatcher
Oct 31, 2022
Pearlie Ann Dalton Hatcher, age 78 of New Market gained her wings peacefully at her home Monday October 31, 2022. A member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Ina Templin; husband, Delmar Dalton; brothers, Eddie and Ronnie Templin. She leaves to cherish her memory; husband, Jimmy Hatcher; daughter, Betty (Rick) Gann;...
Betty L. Medley
Oct 30, 2022
Betty Lou (Dewey) Medley Mamaw Medley formally of Knoxville, TN, passed away, appropriately on All Saints Day, Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 96 yrs., 6mo. and 14 days, proudly outliving Her Majesty the Queen, and in her own right was the true queen of our family. Born in Bertrand, Nebraska on April 16,1926 to Charles Henry Dewey and Vera Cole,...
Ann Lacava
Oct 30, 2022
POWELL - Ann Loftis Lacava, age 84, of Powell, Tennessee, Grannie Annie, as she was fondly called, died peacefully in her sleep October 30, 2022. She did things her way until the end. She said she wanted to go to sleep one night and not wake up, and that’s exactly what she did. She lived a full, fun life and...
