Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Brenda Lee Butts
Oct 12, 2022
Brenda Lee Butts, age 64, of Knoxville, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. She was born on December 10, 1957, in Savannah, Georgia at the Air Force hospital. Her father, Robert Lee Butts, was in the Air Force. She was a member of Solway Baptist Church, as well as her mother, Josephine Butts. Brenda, along with her parents...
Kelly Lorraine Winkles
Oct 11, 2022
Kelly Lorraine Winkles, age 61, of Kingsport, Tennessee passed away peacefully on October 11, 2022. She was surrounded by some of the people she loved most. Kelly was born and raised in Alabama before moving to Tennessee. Kelly was a registered nurse who cared deeply for her patients. She had strong faith and was a long-time member of West Colonial...
Eric Horton Smith
Oct 10, 2022
Eric Horton Smith, age 65 of Knoxville, died suddenly Monday afternoon, October 10, 2022. Eric was born on March 7, 1957, to the late Edward H. and Marie H. Smith in Cobb County Georgia, where he lived for most of his life until November 1, 1990, when he and his family moved to Knoxville. Eric spent many parts of his...
Johnny Wiley Terry
Oct 10, 2022
Johnny Wiley Terry, age 77 of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022, at 6:05 AM. Johnny was a member of Marbledale Churh of God in Knoxville, TN. He retired from Chancey & Reynolds, Inc. Preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Ethel Terry; and brother, Raymond Terry. Survived by his wife of 56 years, Dianna Terry; siblings,...
Brenda Lou Baker
Oct 9, 2022
Brenda Lou Presley Baker, age 74 of Knoxville, passed away at home surrounded by friends and family on Sunday, October 9, 2022. She was born in Union County on August 27, 1948. She was a lifelong member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Brenda devoted her life to caring for her family. Brenda was preceded in death by her husband,...
William Curtis Weaver
Oct 9, 2022
William “Curt” Weaver Sr., age 88 of Corryton, went to be with the Lord on October 9, 2022. He served 4 years in the U.S. Airforce. Curt loved being around people and enjoyed construction. He was the owner of William C. Weaver Builders. He was an active member of Highland Baptist Church on Babelay Road. Preceded in death by wife...
Wanda Faye Bell
Oct 9, 2022
Bell, Wanda Faye, age 90 of Knoxville, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Wanda was preceded in death by her husband James Bell Sr. Wanda is survived by her son, James (Laura) Bell Jr., daughter, Brenda (Rick) Fielden, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren....
Glen Daugherty
Oct 9, 2022
Glenn “Buddy” Daugherty on Sunday, October 9, 2022 went to his heavenly rest to be reunited with his beloved parents; Bill and Pearl Daugherty, sisters; Brenda Braden, Paulette Jones and Judy Worthy, (bonus) son, Joshua Foust. Left to celebrate “Buddy’s” life and legacy light and love of his life, daughter Christy Daugherty, (bonus) sons; Elijah and Benjamin Manuel and his...
Leon Porter
Oct 9, 2022
Leon Porter, age 87, of Knoxville, died peacefully Sunday, October 9, 2022. He attended Dutch Valley Baptist Church and was a retired stone mason. Leon was preceded in death by his brother, Joe Porter. He is survived by his many friends, including Peggy Rouse and Jr. Sharp and families. Friends will meet 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Glenwood...
William Michael Cline
Oct 8, 2022
William Michael “Mike” Cline, Sr., age 69, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at his home. William worked for 30 years and retired from the railroad. He was a Harley lover, a collector of things, and enjoyed doing swap meets with his very close friends. William was a great provider for his children and family. He is preceded in...
Brandy Renae Cutshaw
Oct 8, 2022
Brandy Renae Cutshaw, age 36 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Saturday, October 8, 2022. Brandy loved the outdoors and hiking the turtle trail. She was preceded in death by father Scott Cutshaw and grandmother Billie Ward. She is survived by loving mother Renae Canupp, children Bailey and Kimber Cutshaw, brothers Gary and Christopher Collins and Joseph Clark,...
Pamela Sue Morgan
Oct 8, 2022
Pamela Sue Morgan, age 67 of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022. She was preceded in death by beloved husband Gary Morgan, parents Fred and Peggy Weisgarber, children Benjamin and Jeremiah, and brother Fred Weisgarber. She is survived by son Matthew Morgan, granddaughter Melody Morgan, sister Penny Hutton and brother Dan Weisgarber, nephews Jason Weisgarber and Zachary Hutton,...
Ronda Suzanne Mccammon
Oct 7, 2022
Ronda Suzanne McCammon, age 40 of Knoxville, passed away on October 7, 2022. Preceded in death by grandparents Paul and Ruth McCarter, and Alvin and Dorothy McCammon. Survived by parents Ronnie and Anita McCammon, brother Derek McCammon, several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Family and friends will meet 10:45 am on Monday, October 17, 2022, at Highland Memorial Cemetery on Sutherland...
James Young Cassady
Oct 7, 2022
James Young Cassady born August 26, 1933, passed away at 9:45 p.m. at Holston Rehab Center on October 7, 2022, at the age of 89. He was the son of Charles Glen Cassady and Mary Young Cassady. He was active in Eastminster Presbyterian Church. He graduated from Central High School in 1951 and the University of Tennessee with a degree...
Robert Glenn Leeper
Oct 6, 2022
Robert Glenn Leeper age 58 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 6, 2022. Preceded in death by parents; Ethel and Billy Leeper, sister; Judy, brothers; Stevie and Barney. Survivors; Brother, Tommy Leeper; sisters, Kathy and Pat. Several nieces and nephews. Services were private. Condolences may be left at www.mynattfh.com
Roy Colin Hall
Oct 6, 2022
Roy Colin Hall, age 83 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 6, 2022. Veteran of the U.S. Airforce, and former firefighter for the city of Knoxville. He was preceded in death by beloved parents Howard and Ethel Hall, sister Bonnie Deford, and brother Wendall Hall. He is survived by loving son Gary (Edilyn) Hall, daughter Brittney...
Martha Sue Osborn
Oct 6, 2022
Martha “Marty” Sue Lonas Osborn, age 79 of Knoxville, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, October 6, 2022. She graduated from Halls High School, Class of 1961. Marty loved talking with people and never met a stranger. She enjoyed selling Avon and building relationships with her customers. She was preceded in death by her husband of...
Betty Doris Burgess
Oct 6, 2022
Betty Doris Burgess, age 77, of Knoxville, TN danced her way into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on October 6, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents: Earl and Eloise Valentine; her brothers: Jerome Valentine, Dennie Valentine, Tommy Valentine and Lee Valentine; her sisters: Blanche Valentine, Teresa Collins and Shirley Lewis; her grandson: Stefan Carmon....
Amanda Gail Bigger
Oct 5, 2022
Amanda Gail Bigger, age 46 of Hendersonville, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022. She was preceded in death by William Terry Bigger, Agnes Adams, and Frances Bigger. She is survived by children, Alexis Wood, Evan (Wendy Barrios) Dukes, and Bryceson Dukes, mother, Terri Rogers and stepfather, Eddie Rogers, grandchildren, Bo Hazen Rucker and Izabella Amor Dukes, siblings Ray...
George Ray West
Oct 4, 2022
George Ray West, age 77, of Knoxville, passed away in the early afternoon on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. After graduating Ringgold High School (GA) in 1962, Ray chose to serve our country by joining the U.S. Army. Ray spent much of his professional life as a successful salesman for various companies in Knoxville, while also...
