Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
David Eugene Cagle
Aug 9, 2024
David Eugene Cagle (Pritchett), age 78, went to his eternal home on August 9, 2024. He was of the Baptist faith, accepting Jesus as his Lord and Savior with Pastor Scott Johnson and Pastor Terry Barnwell. David is now rejoicing in heaven at the feet of Jesus.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Lillian Pritchett (AKA Tiger Lill) and...
Vince Cara Johnson
Aug 9, 2024
Vince Cara Johnson, 72, moved into his eternal home Friday August 9, 2024 at 5:45 pm. He lifted his arm up towards heaven and Jesus gently received him home. He was surrounded by his family and we witnessed him being ushered into glory.
Vince served in the Navy, and was an Officer with KPD. He became an Insurance Adjuster by trade...
Barbara June Miller
Aug 9, 2024
Barbara June (Petty) Miller, age 87, of Knoxville went to meet her Heavenly Father on Friday, August 9, 2024. She was a lifelong member of Riverdale Baptist Church. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband James Edward Miller, Sr., parents, Amos Petty, and Irene (Cloninger) Petty, sister Sarah Yard and brother J. A. Petty. Survivors include sons, James E....
Vanda Lee Scott
Aug 9, 2024
Dr. Vanda Lee Scott, age 68, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on August 9, 2024, after a brave battle with stomach cancer. Vanda was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on February 24, 1956. She graduated from West End Christian High School. She later attended the Capstone College of Nursing where she received her BSN, then received a Master of Science in...
Donna Louise Ballinger
Aug 9, 2024
Donna Louise Ballinger, age 80 of Straw Plains, TN went to be with Jesus on Friday, August 9, 2024 with her husband of 61 years by her side. Preceded in death by father Harve Dalton and mother Betty Dalton Cook; sisters Pam Greene and Carol McGill. Survivors; husband John Ballinger; children, Scotty Ballinger, Bobby Ballinger (Julia), LaDonna Pratt (Clint), and...
Teresa Ann Martin
Aug 8, 2024
Teresa Ann Martin, age 60, of Clinton, TN passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell, TN. Teresa was a graduate of Clinton High School.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Earl and Anna Christine Martin; grandparents, Ed and Lillie Gaylor; uncles, William P. Gaylor, Harold and Charles Roach; aunt, Francis Roach.
She...
Dane "Scot" Madden
Aug 8, 2024
Dane "Scot" Madden, age 52 of Morristown, TN passed away on August 8, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Madden; grandmother, Audrey Smith, and grandfather, Henry Smith; brother, James Madden; and aunt, Sandra Ford.
Survived by his brothers, Michael and Gary Neely, friend, Doug Masengill Jr.; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family will...
Larry James Cooper
Aug 7, 2024
Larry James Cooper age 76, of Halls, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Heritage Assisted Living. He was a longtime member of Hines Creek Baptist Church, and often would visit Emory Valley Baptist Church. He loved to watch Westerns, but loved spending time with his family more. In 1995, he partnered in opening Nana’s Playschool Inc., where he...
Robert "Bob" Joseph Dennis
Aug 6, 2024
Robert “Bob” Joseph Dennis, 86, met his heavenly Father on Tuesday morning, August 6, 2024. He resided in Powell, TN with his wife Becky. Bob attended Lemon-Monroe High School in Monroe, Ohio. He retired from the U.S. Navy after 21 years of service. Bob was a member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church. Bob was a loving husband, father, and...
Shirley Annette Hammock
Aug 6, 2024
Shirley Annette Nicely Hammock age 82, of Maynardville, TN. Our beloved Wife, Momma and Nana went to Heaven Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Tennova North Medical Center. There are no words to describe the void she left behind. However, we are comforted by God’s promise that this is not goodbye, but I’ll see you later. Until that day, enjoy walking...
JoAnn Henson Cooper
Aug 5, 2024
JoAnn Henson Cooper, age 87 of Knoxville, TN, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 5, 2024. She died peacefully in her sleep with her husband of 68 years by her side. JoAnn taught high school art at Powell and Halls High School for 27 years combined. She was a gifted artist filled her home with...
Eric Martin Emmett
Aug 5, 2024
Eric Martin Emmett, age 68, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2024 at his home in Knoxville, TN with his wife by his side. He was born October 1, 1955 in San Jose, California Santa Clara County, to Ralph and Lillian Emmett. He was a graduate of Santa Clara High School and studied at San Joaquin Delta College in California....
Mary Jane Shoemaker
Aug 5, 2024
Shoemaker, Mary Jane Bowling- age 101, went to her long-awaited heavenly home on Monday, August 5, 2024. She was born to Cecil and Leona Bowling in Pratt City, Alabama on January 28, 1923. Jane married Curtis Shoemaker in 1941. They joined Wallace Memorial Baptist Church in 1956 where she has been a faithful member for 68 years. Her unwavering dedication...
Myrle Leon Johnson, Jr.
Aug 3, 2024
Myrle Johnson was our dad. He was the absolute best. He was loved beyond measure and will be missed every minute of every day. He will forever be our hero.
Myrle is preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Johnson; parents, Myrle Leon Johnson Sr. and Zora Genice Johnson; siblings, Royce Devault, Jeffrey Johnson, and Jan Carr.
Survived by his daughters Ruthie...
Shirley Evelyn English
Aug 2, 2024
Shirley Evelyn (Heath) English went to be with the Lord Friday, August 2, 2024, at Emory Ridge, Memory Care, Powell, TN. Born in Halls (Knox Co) June 22, 1940, to Ida Frances (Blazier) Heath and Everette Henry Heath. Grand Daughter of William Preston Blazier and Parmelia Emmaline McCloud.
She graduated from Halls High School and studied at the University of Tennessee...
Alton Wayne Crawley
Aug 2, 2024
Alton Wayne Crawley, a devoted man of God, stepped into the loving arms of Jesus as he passed peacefully at his home on Friday, August 2, 2024, at the age of 69.
Wayne was born on January 16, 1955 to the late Alton and Betty (Ryan) Crawley.
He worked for the Flowers Baking Company for more than 30 years, and even ran...
Anthony Chaperon
Aug 1, 2024
Anthony “Tony” Chaperon, 39, a Michigan native residing in Knox County unexpectedly and tragically lost his life on August 1, 2024. Anthony was a proud father who, quite literally, gave blood, sweat, and tears to ensure his family was always taken care of. He loved his dog, Trixie, his best friend in animal form. Anthony loved to work with his...
Kenny Borden
Aug 1, 2024
Kenneth Dean Borden, age 55, of Knoxville, TN, went home to be with Jesus suddenly on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
He was a devoted son, brother and friend. He worked for Smithbilt Homes for 16 years – he loved being a carpenter. He was the second biggest VOL fan (our dad being the biggest) you’ll ever find!! He was always willing...
Will Bryant
Aug 1, 2024
William Jennings Bryant
4/17/1957 – 8/1/2024.
It’s been said, one song can bring back 1,000 memories.
It’s also been said, LET THERE BE ROCK!
Will was born with music in his soul. He started playing guitar in his teens and joined his first band at 16. They played local gigs in pool halls and bars. Spanning 40 years, the names have changed, from Travelin’...
Ronald Wade Hensley
Aug 1, 2024
Ronald Wade Hensley age 69, of Corryton, entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Ronnie was saved in 1984 by the blood of Jesus Christ. He loved our Lord and his family with all his being. He was an active member of Highland Springs Baptist Church. He served his Country in the United States Air Force. He...
