Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Katherine Celeste Russell
Dec 23, 2021
Katherine Stanfield, a loving mother, treasured friend, and a beloved wife, age 20, of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021. She enjoyed spending her time swimming, reading and being with her family. After graduating from West High School, Katherine moved to Groton, CT to start a family. On May 24, 2021, she gave birth to a beautiful baby...
James Randall Gentry
Dec 23, 2021
James Randall Gentry “Randy”, age 53 of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully at home on December 23, 2021, after more than a three year battle with cancer. Randy enjoyed many hobbies such as woodworking, hiking, and cheering on the VOLS. Preceded in death by grandparents James C. and Gladys Gentry and Carroll and Louise Palmer. Survived by his wife Trisha...
Leonard Earl Ferguson
Dec 22, 2021
Leonard Earl Ferguson, age 75, of Sevierville went to be with his heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Leonard retired from Anderson Bowling after 15 years of service. He was a loving son, father, and brother. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ruth Ferguson; brothers, Thomas Ferguson and Edward Halloran; and daughter, Brook Ferguson. Survived by his...
Eleanor Hodge Carpenter
Dec 22, 2021
Eleanor Hodge Carpenter peacefully passed on December 22, 2021 at the age of 82, surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, H.B. Carpenter; her parents, Ernest C. and Stella C. Hodge; brother, Ernest Hodge; and sisters, Betty Hodge Tucker and Ann Hodge Cook. She is survived by her sister, Frances...
Richard Duane Harrell
Dec 22, 2021
Richard Duane Harrell, age 81, went home on December 22, 2021. He was a member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his wife; Carolyn Harrell. He is survived by four children, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and many other family members and friends. Online condolences may be left at www.mynattfh.com.
Mary Lee Letourneau
Dec 20, 2021
Mary Lee Sexton Letourneau of Knoxville born December 22, 1967 has departed suddenly to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 20, 2021. She was of the Baptist faith and graduated from Carter High School. Preceded in death by her father Lewis Sexton; sister, Susan Derhone Sexton; Cousin, Grace Maggard; grandmother, Ersa Burnette. Survivors; husband, Alan Letourneau, Mother; Janice Staton;...
Matthew Eugene Holloway
Dec 20, 2021
Matthew Eugene Holloway gained his angel wings on December 20th, 2021. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Bruce Hensley, Vickey Butler, and William Holloway, and uncle Jonathan Holloway. He is survived by parents Morgan Holloway and Lisa Hensley, sister Kayla Holloway, grandmother Judy Holloway, and many other aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family will receive friends Monday, December...
Barbara Jean Kitts
Dec 19, 2021
Barbara Jean Carter Kitts, 88 years old, born October 30,1933 in Knoxville, TN, has gained her heavenly wings. Barbara lived a life in service to others and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She worked for many years with Miller’s Department Store and later with the Knox County Clerk's Office. She loved quilting and traveling and stayed busy with...
Sylvia Marie Weaver
Dec 19, 2021
Sylvia Marie Weaver, age 84 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 19th. Sylvia was a member of First Baptist of Fountain City. She was a volunteer director of the American Red Cross for over 10 years. She loved gardening and singing and playing the piano for her church choir. Sylvia is preceded in death by...
Mary Loretta Waggoner
Dec 19, 2021
Waggoner, Mary Loretta (Beeler), age 94, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021 at home. She is preceded in death by beloved parents, H.W. Beeler and Francie (Clawson) Beeler, brothers; Ernest, Remer, and Lee, and sister Gladys. She is survived by loving husband Hall Waggoner, daughter Karen (John) Walker, grandson Thomas Walker, great-grandchildren; Raven and Benjamin Walker. Special thanks to Kim,...
Marion Clarence Brock
Dec 19, 2021
Rev. Marion C. Brock age 102 of Knoxville passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab. He was born May 4, 1919 in South Carolina. In addition to serving Jesus Christ as a Baptist pastor, he drove a Greyhound bus for over 35 years. He was a World War II era veteran who served in...
Judy Anne Koontz
Dec 19, 2021
Judy Anne Bolden Koontz, age 71, of Knoxville, TN suddenly passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021. The family is deeply saddened by her passing. She was born on October 25, 1950, attended South High School, and lived in Knoxville most of her life. Judy was loved by everyone that met her. She would light up a room, not only with...
Ralph Kenneth Headrick Jr.
Dec 19, 2021
Ralph K. Headrick, Jr. departed this life on December 19, 2021. He was raised in Lonsdale in Knoxville, TN, and was a student at Rule and Fulton High Schools. He worked in the sign fabrication field for over 40 years. Preceded in death by father, Ralph K. Headrick, Sr.; mother, Helen Headrick; son, Scottie Wayne Headrick. He is survived by...
James Richard Miller
Dec 19, 2021
James R. Miller (Rick), age 59 of Powell, TN, passed away on Dec. 19,2021, with his family by his side. Rick enjoyed starting his dream farm with his grandchildren and teaching them how to garden and take care of the animals. He loved his Yorkie babies, Harley and Molly, grand dogs Neyland (knot knot) and Maverick (mavey boy). His favorite...
Charles Albert Haire
Dec 18, 2021
Charles A. Haire, passed away December 18, 2021. He was a U.S. Airforce veteran. Charles retired from Regions bank after many years. He was a long-time cattle farmer in Knoxville. Preceded in death by parents James and Ruby Haire, brother James Monroe Haire. Survived by brother Joseph Haire of Greeneville, SC, nieces Janet Haire, Charlotte Schultz, nephews Ben R. Haire,...
Trula Mae Mantooth
Dec 18, 2021
Trula M. Mantooth, born on December 24, 1932, left this earth to reside in her heavenly home on December 18, 2021. She was a faithful member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Trula received Christ as her Savior early in her life. We celebrate her life and faith and are confident that she is in the presence of our Lord and...
Carolyn Arlene Tindell
Dec 18, 2021
Carolyn A. Tindell, age 76 of Seymour, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 18, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a devoted member of Arrowhead Church of God of Prophecy. She is preceded in death by beloved parents; Arlie Sr. and Julia Buckner, sister; Glenda Brewer. She is survived by loving husband of 54 years, A.C. Tindell...
Paul Edward Williams
Dec 17, 2021
Paul Edward Williams age 59 of East Knoxville passed away peacefully at home Friday, December 17, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his father; Carl W. Williams. Survivors; wife of 40 years, Robbyne E. Williams. Daughters; Pattie Messamore and Crystal Hayes. Grandsons; Robyn Paul Hayes and Robert Jackson Messamore. Mother; Juanita Willoughby....
George Thelmer Robbins
Dec 17, 2021
George T. Robbins age 81, of Knoxville, went to meet his Lord and Savior Friday, December 17, 2021. Faithful member for over 40 years of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church. He was the Owner and Operator of Robbins Automotive in Fountain City for nearly 30 years, and after retirement, he continued his passion by restoring 1946 Fords and was a...
Chelsey Lee Humphrey
Dec 16, 2021
Chelsey Lee Humphrey, age 25, went to be with her heavenly Father on Thursday, December 16, 2021. She was a loving daughter, mother, and sister. She enjoyed being outside and being with her family. Survived by her son, Brentley Humphrey; parents, Gary Humphrey and Tammy Matherly, and step-dad Daniel Matherly; siblings, Steven Humphrey, Casey Matherly, Katlyn Matherly, and Jordan Matherly;...
