Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Mar 12, 2022

Heather Huffaker went to be with the Lord and her mother on March 12, 2022. She loved life, but most of all, she loved her family. She is preceded in death by her mother, Rebecca Jean Dugger Pinkston; her grandmother, Betty Lyn Moody; and her paternal grandparents, Harold and Helen Huffaker. She is survived by her five children, Emilie Baker,...

Mar 11, 2022

Sharon Gail Kitts Berkley, age 62, of Knoxville, Tennessee, died peacefully Friday evening, March 11, 2022, following a short illness. Sharon worked for Duncan and Sons for many years. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Ted and Welmia (Welch) Kitts and several siblings. Sharon is survived by her loving husband, Jerry Berkley; son, Dennis Kitts; stepson, Brian...

Mar 11, 2022

Carrie Leann Hurst, age 37, of Rocky Top went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, March 11, 2022. Carrie was a member of West Side Baptist Church. She loved her family and cats. Carrie was preceded in death by her mother, Debra Diane Hurst; and grandmother, Grace Deloris Dyer. She is survived by her son, Landon; father, John...

Mar 10, 2022

Constance Lee (Sharp) "Connie" Settle age 78 of Fountain City Passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Parkwest Medical Center. She was a member of Redemption Church and retired from the University of Tennessee Campus. Preceded in death by parents, George and Charlotte Sharp. Survived by husband of 57 years, Donald D. Settle; sons, Donald Brian Settle, Jason Bradley (Beth)...

Mar 9, 2022

Millie "MeMe" Greer, 87, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at her home. Millie was born in Columbia, KY to the late Newsome and Elizabeth Moss. She was raised in Bardstown, KY and then graduated from Transylvania University. She is preceded in death by the love of her life for 59 years, Blake Greer, brother, Paul Moss and her...

Mar 8, 2022

William Jurl Langley, born September 1, 1933, at Old Loyston, TN, passed away on March 8, 2022. He owned and operated his business, Dependable Service, repairing major home appliances. William enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and making hunting knives. Always enjoyed being with family and friends, especially fish fries to share with our church family. Preceded in death by son, Mark...

Mar 8, 2022

Jeffery Eugene Diehl, passed away March 8, 2022. Preceded in death by Wanda L. (Clifton) Gredig and father Samuel E. Diehl. Survived by children James Jeffery Gredig, Autumn Hope Diehl, and Jessica Clabough (Shannon Posey), grandchildren Carter Lewis, Micah Lewis, and Patience Liotta, brothers John C. Diehl (Teresa) and Michael R. Diehl (Phyllis). There are no services scheduled at this...

Mar 8, 2022

Clayton “Roger” Cooper, 61, of both Asheville, NC and Bean Station, TN passed away early Tuesday morning March 8, 2022 at Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN after a short battle with Covid-19. Roger was born on April 14th, 1960 to the late Reba and Calvin Wilson in Candler, NC. He was preceded by his parents Reba and Calvin...

Mar 8, 2022

Eric D. Ridenour, age 54 of Strawberry Plains, went home to be with the Lord on March 8, 2022. He loved to ride motorcycles and he loved his family. He is preceded in death by his brother Kevin Ridenour and grandparents, Bruce and Lillian Ridenour, and George and Ren Barton. Eric is survived by his wife Sandra Ridenour; sons, Eric...

Mar 7, 2022

Steven Montgomery, age 51 of New Tazewell, passed away on March 7, 2022. Steven is preceded in death by his mother Edna Ogle, grandmothers Katherine Laughtery and Lottie Montgomery, grandfather John B. Montgomery. Steven is survived by wife Loretta, father and step-mom Donnie and Monta Montgomery, twin brother Kevin Montgomery, brother John Montgomery, sisters Donna Washam and Bonnie Harris, children...

Mar 7, 2022

Roy Edward “Eddie” Kirby, Jr., age 54, of Knoxville, TN, went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, March 7, 2022. He is now resting at the feet of Jesus. Eddie was preceded in death by his father, Roy Edward Kirby, Sr., who was married to his mother for 52 years; great grandmother, Bonnie W. Hodge. He is survived...

Mar 7, 2022

Charles Eugene Rush, Sr., age 71, of Corryton, passed away peacefully at home on Monday March 7, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond “Runt” and Mae Rush; brothers, David, Bill and Frank; sister, Delcie. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Kathy; sons, Charles Jr. and wife Bethany, Daniel and husband Jake; three...

Mar 7, 2022

Mar 6, 2022

Jack Russell Scott, age 89, of Powell went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Born November 22, 1932 he was a Baptist, a 32nd Degree Mason, and Shriner. Retired from Rohm & Haas Co. He enjoyed collecting Hot Wheels and model cars. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Beulah Scott; brothers,...

Mar 6, 2022

Carolyn Thomas Edington, 72, went to be with our Lord and Savior after a difficult battle with cancer on March 6, 2022. Lovingly called "Granmaw" by many, she was known as generous, kind, compassionate, forgiving, and encouraging. She rarely met a stranger and was always willing to talk to everyone about Jesus. During her career as a senior bookkeeper in...

Mar 5, 2022

Bobby Harold Osborne Jr. passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022. He loved to fish and was a carpenter. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Pearl Osborne. He is survived by his sons, Zack Osborne and Jason Osborne; stepsons, Doug Strange and Keith Gideon; grandchildren, Zayda Lee Osborne, Bubba Strange, and Ashlee Strange; great-granddaughter, Ember Strange;...

Mar 5, 2022

James Clayton Bright, age 67 of Knoxville, traded in his favorite hat for a Halo Saturday evening, March 5, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Clayton was preceded in death by his father, James H. Bright and son Austin Bright. He is survived by his beloved wife, Glenda Bright; daughter, Chelsey Bright Varner; sons, Shon Bright and Tyler Bright; loving...

Mar 5, 2022

Dennis Glen Wyrick, age 57, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 5, 2022. He was a member of Sunbright Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, horses, spending time with family, and being a grandfather. Dennis was preceded in death by his father, R.B. Wyrick; and grandparents, Rector and Alberta Wyrick and Benny and Alice Brumitte....

Mar 4, 2022

Ronald E. Smith, age 74, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord Friday, March 4, 2022. Ronald loved being outside and loved mowing wherever he could. He is preceded in death by parents Thelma and Clyde Smith, sisters; Wanda Eubanks, Deloris Smith, Nellie Miller, and Elizabeth Hall, brothers; William T. Smith and David Smith. He is survived by daughter...

Mar 4, 2022

James Clyde Grant, Jr. age 64 of Clinton passed away suddenly Friday, March 4, 2022 at his home. He attended church services at Charles G. Seivers Towers in Clinton. He was preceded in death by parents; Judith and James C. Grant, Sr., Grandmother, Matilda Love. Survivors; sons, David, Chris, Brad and Josh Grant. Best friend, Janet Grant. Grandchildren; Neveah Grace...