Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Nov 26, 2021

Timothy Wayne Wolfe, age 60, of Knoxville, went to join his wife on Friday, November 26, 2021. He enjoyed UT football and being with his family. Timothy is preceded in death by his beloved parents Sonny and Nancy Wolfe, his wife Mary Wolfe, and his sister Sherry Wolfe. He is survived by his loving daughters, Sarah Wolfe and Kandy Cardwell;...

Nov 26, 2021

Rev. Eugene Alvin (Bud) Roberts, age 96 of Maynardville, went to his heavenly home on November 26, 2021. A kind-hearted, jolly man, he loved to dote on his family and lend a helping hand to those in need. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Leslie Roberts; son, Gordon (Arlene) Roberts; son-in-law, Walter Bradshaw; granddaughters, Heather (Doug)...

Nov 25, 2021

Bob L. Skeen age 87 of Knoxville went to be with his heavenly Father on Thursday, November 25, 2021, after almost 48 years of devoted service to the spreading of the gospel. Retired from Y-12 as a machinist supervisor after 34 years. Preceded in death by his parents; Lewis and Nan Skeen, as well as his firstborn son; Lloyd (Buster)...

Nov 25, 2021

Betty McBee Sloan, age 97, passed away peacefully at The Courtyard Senior Living, where she had lived for over 7 years, on Thanksgiving morning. Betty was a lifelong member of Washington Presbyterian Church. She was born on September 18th, 1924, in Corryton, where she lived until she joined the Navy. She was part of the Waves and based out of...

Nov 24, 2021

Tate Ward Eldridge, 69, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tate was born September 12, 1952, in Kearney, Nebraska to Dorothy (Luedke) and Marvin Eldridge. He graduated from Kearney High School, Kearney, Nebraska in 1970. Tate loved to travel and lived in different parts of the United States, including Jacksonville,...

Nov 24, 2021

Flossie A. LaForlette, age 81 of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021. She was a member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church. She is proceeded in death by her husband, Bill LaForlette; and grandchild, Johnathan Starkey. She is survived by her children, Johnny (Kim) Starkey, Robert (Julie) LaForlette, Lisa LaForlette, and Jeanie Dills; grandchildren, Austin, Stephanie (Jason), Luke (Laurel),...

Nov 24, 2021

Gloria Jean Helton, age 77 of Knoxville, went to be with her Lord and Savior November 24 ,2021. She was saved at the age of 14 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Gloria will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by husband William Dean Helton, siblings Carol Gideon, Sharon Tucker, John Henderson, and Donna Latham. Survived...

Nov 23, 2021

Fred Philip Weisgarber, age 65 of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2021. Music was his passion and he enjoyed spending time writing songs and being with his family. He is preceded in death by his beloved parents, Fred (Peggy) Weisgarber; nephews, Benjamin and Jeremiah Morgan. He is survived by his loving son, Jason Weisgarber; grandchildren, Madison, Dylan and...

Nov 22, 2021

Louise MynattHer life as recounted by her niece, Diane Mynatt BolingerMarie Louise Mynatt was her name. We all called her “Louise”. What a beautiful name! We said, “why did Mamaw not call you Marie? She wasn't sure.There's more to that name than beautiful words. Louise was a strong woman of faith. She became a Christian at the age of 11...

Nov 22, 2021

April Joy Perry Branch, age 39, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021. She was baptized at Trinity Chapel Church. Preceded in death by her mother, Marilyn Warren; father, Willis Perry Jr.; foster father, John Anderson; sister, Levi; brother, Willis "Billy" Perry III. Survived by her daughters, Levi Bustillo, Lexi Wade, Esa Perry; foster mother, Shirley Anderson; foster sisters, Lisa...

Nov 21, 2021

Barbara Jean Cupp, age 74 of Knoxville, went to be with her heavenly Father on November 21, 2021. She was a faithful member of New Hope Baptist Church. Preceded in death by sister Ann Lentz, brother Charles Grubbs Jr., father Charles Grubbs Sr. Survived by loving husband of fifty-six years Sam Cupp, mother Lucille Grubbs, daughters Kim (Rick) Montaque and...

Nov 21, 2021

Wanda Rose Rogers died after a long struggle with health issues on November 21, 2021 at NHC Rehabilitation Center is Somerville, Tennessee. She was born on September 1, 1934 in Corryton, TN the daughter of Dewey and Elendar Alley (Davis) Thomas. Wanda Rose was married to Eugene Rogers on July 4, 1956. They settled in Corryton, TN. They celebrated 49...

Nov 21, 2021

Toni Lynn (Biggs) Mains, age 49 of Knoxville, passed away on November 21, 2021. She is preceded in death by loving father Ernest Biggs Jr., uncles; Johnny Dockery and Owen Dockery, nieces; Kayla Soles and Audrey Dillard. She is survived by loving mother Katherine Biggs, life partner Tarry Turner, sons; John Daniel, Tony Edward, and Michael Mains, sisters; Alice Soles,...

Nov 20, 2021

Maynard Lee Lowery, age 85 of Andersonville, went to be with his Father and the loved ones that have gone on before him. He was a long-time standing member of First Baptist Church of Andersonville, and loved his church family and friends dearly. Maynard loved being outdoors, fishing, hunting, and mowing the grass. He loved spending time with his grandchildren...

Nov 20, 2021

Janet Sue Hill, 72, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on November 20, 2021. She will be reunited with her loving husband, John Hill; her parents, Paul and Mary Lamkin; her brother, Stanley Lamkin; and her son, Benjamin Harris. Janet was the first baby born in 1949 at Brokaw Hospital in Normal, Illinois. With her dad in the Army, she moved...

Nov 19, 2021

Trotter, Virley Mae Stooksbury, age 99 of Powell, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 11:34pm. Member and faithful servant of Sharon Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by beloved husband Gilford Tate Trotter Jr., daughters; Linda Sue Trotter and Barbara Jean Thomas, parents Herman and Roxie Stooksbury, brothers; Lester and Jack Stooksbury, sisters; Nettie Sharp, Georgia...

Nov 19, 2021

Kathy Jeane Boatman, age 63 of Rutledge, TN went to be with her heavenly father on Friday, November 19, 2021. She always said she was “Born to be a care-giver.” She enjoyed taking care of others and spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by beloved husband, parents, brother, and sister. She is survived by loving daughter...

Nov 19, 2021

Nov 18, 2021

Shirley A. Lee, age 84 of Maynardville, passed away November 18, 2021. She was a super lady and a loving mother. Shirley was a strong woman who was loved by all who knew her. Preceded in death by 4 siblings. Survived by children Debra Lee of Corryton, TN, Rhonda (Rick) Webb of Webster, FL, and Johnny Lee of Apache, AZ,...

Nov 18, 2021

Betty Jean Depew, age 76 of Knoxville, went to be with her Heavenly Father and husband of over 50 years Monday, November 18, 2021. She fiercely loved her grandchild and great grandkids. She is preceded in death by her husband Rev. James George Depew, parents Rev. Brownlow Greene and Jessie Margaret Greene, and brother J.B. Greene. She is survived by...