Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Wade Edward Wilson
Apr 13, 2021
Wade Edward Wilson, age 51, of Heiskell, went to be with the Lord on April 13th, 2021. He was a father, brother, and a friend to many. He worked as a Union Heavy Equipment Operator for 25 years. Preceded in death by his father and mother, Hubert and Vernie Wilson, twin brother, Warren Wilson, brother, Jeff Wilson, nephew, Casey Wilson...
Virginia Diane Reed
Apr 12, 2021
Virginia Diane Reed, age 64 of Knoxville, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 12th, 2021. She was of the Baptist Faith and loved going on adventures and being with her animals. Preceded in death by her parents, Bertie E. Wilson and Don E. Murphy; children Shannon Reed, LeAnne Wilson, and Jimmy Reed. Survived by her husband,...
Dorothy K. Grant
Apr 12, 2021
Dorothy “Dotty” Grant age 93 of Fountain City, born Dorothy Francis Kottnauer on December 3, 1927, to Henry and Bridget Kottnauer in Bronx, New York, passed away peacefully at home with her adoring daughter by her side on Monday, April 12, 2021. She was of the Catholic faith and a long time member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Dotty married...
Gary Dewayne Lawhorn
Apr 12, 2021
Gary Dewayne Lawhorn age 63 of Knoxville passed away Monday, 4:27 AM April 12, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was a very hard-working man who loved his family. He was a U.T. football fan. Survivors, wife Deborah Lawhorn; daughters, Angel Lawhorn, April Roberts, Dianna Vaskovsky; son, Gary Dewayne Lawhorn, Jr.; children he raised, Cierra Nix, Steven Nix,...
Kimberly Jill Smiddy
Apr 11, 2021
Heaven gained another angel this week when Kimberly Jill Smiddy passed away unexpectedly at home on April 11, 2021. She was preceded in death by her loving mother Carolyn "Eva" Smiddy. She leaves behind two dearly loved sons Eddie Sheckels and Brandon Sheckels, her adored grandson Gevin Sheckels, and her partner of many years Lynn Doyle. She is also survived...
Sarah Alexandria Andrews
Apr 10, 2021
Sarah Alexandria Andrews, age 32, of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021. Sarah was a free spirited, kind, and loving person whose sense of humor brought joy to those that knew her. She was a phenomenal mom to her two children, and all the neighborhood kids were treated with the same love and generosity. Sarah was an avid animal...
John Edward Stafford
Apr 10, 2021
John Edward Stafford, of Strawberry Plains, went to be with the Lord on April 10, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents Mayard and Lennie Stafford, daughter Rita Stafford, and wife Carolyn Stafford. He is survived by his daughters, Carol (Glenn) Burns, Johnnie Sue (Roger) Wright, and Donna (Jason) Colburn, as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended...
Ella Hurst Suffridge Towe
Apr 9, 2021
Ella Hurst Suffridge Towe, born September 25, 1930, passed away at home April 9, 2021. Ella will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is in her Heavenly Home now with those who preceded her in death; loving husband George W. Towe, mother Lee Hurst Mullins; brother Carson Hurst; sons Davy Suffridge, Richard Suffridge and their father Bill...
Phil Kidd
Apr 8, 2021
Phil Kidd, age 68 of Powell, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at his residence. Phil was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by his parents H.F. Jr. and Barbara Kidd and his first wife Sandi Kidd. Survivors include his wife Elizabeth "Sissi" Kidd; siblings: Sandra (Bob) Cessna, Becky (Tommy) Shropshire, Mark (Jeanne) Kidd, Danny...
James Edward Brooks
Apr 6, 2021
James Edward Brooks age 41 of Knoxville, born August 23, 1979 went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. He was a great man, father and grandfather, an amazing husband, and a wonderful brother and son. He was a Christian. He was loved by all and will be missed by all. He was employed by Ferguson...
Joel Nathan Perry
Apr 6, 2021
Joel Nathan Perry, Jr. born September 20, 1996 passed away at his home on April 6, 2021. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army. Nathan loved hunting, fishing, and playing the guitar. Nathan is survived by his sons, Jesse Perry(4) and Caleb Perry(2), his father and mother, Joel Nathan, Sr. and Kerrie Perry, his mother, Aimee Brownlee (John Ellison),...
Voyd C. Keck
Apr 4, 2021
Voyd C. Keck, age 90 of Halls, formerly of Union Co., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, April 4, 2021. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church of Halls. Graduated class of 1950, Horace Maynard High School. Retired from University of Tennessee Physical Plant as General Supt. of structural maintenance. He was a 49-year member of...
Randy L. Brooks
Apr 3, 2021
Randy L. Brooks, age 70 of Knoxville, passed away April 3, 2021. He was a hardworking man and retired from the University of Tennessee. Randy loved his family and had a passion for Harley Davidsons. He went home to be with his father, Jerry Brooks and sister, Sandra Brooks. He leaves behind his son, Tucker (Tabatha) Brooks, grandchildren; Alexis Brooks,...
Phyllis Ruth Hall
Apr 3, 2021
Phyllis Hall -age 96 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Saturday, April 3, 2021. She was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church while growing up in Anderson County. She graduated from Norris High School, then worked at Robert Shaw for many years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Hall Jr.,...
Peggy Joyce Cooper
Apr 3, 2021
Peggy Joyce Cooper, age 80 of Knoxville passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Frances Hopson; husband of 58 years Richard Walter Cooper and sister, Mary Janice Bailey. She is survived by three children: Cathy Cooper Brown (Johnny), Melissa Irwin and Richard A. Cooper "Richie" (Kelly); several grandchildren: Dennis (Emily) Bunch, Elizabeth-Dani...
James Malcolm Pulliam
Apr 1, 2021
James M. Pulliam passed away on April 1, 2021 at the age of 79. Jim was a life-long resident of Halls and employed by Alcoa for 53 years. He enjoyed classic cars, big band music, Tennessee football, and spending time on Norris Lake and in the mountains. He was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. He is preceded in...
Michael Ray Neal
Mar 31, 2021
Michael “Mike” Ray Neal, age 68, of Seymour passed away suddenly Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at his home. He was of the Baptist Faith and retired after 30 years of service from the University of TN Campus, Engineering Department. He was U.S. Navy Veteran serving in Vietnam Conflict. He loved fishing, golf, his dogs, and his grandkids. He is preceded...
Dorothy Jean Moore
Mar 31, 2021
Dorothy Jean Moore “Dottie”, of Knoxville, passed away March 31, 2021. She was a loving mother, grammy, and sister. A graduate of West Hills high school in Cincinnati, OH, Director of Maintenance, housekeeping and laundry at Academy Manor Andover, MA, and sales associate at Home Depot 731, Knoxville, TN. My Momma Jean. Her happiness was found in spending time with...
Stacey Lewis Cagle
Mar 30, 2021
Stacy Lewis Cagle, loving husband, father, papaw, brother and friend. Age 56 of Knoxville, Tennessee departed this earthly life and entered into the gates of Heaven on March 29, 2021. He worked as a marine mechanic for 37 years and loved riding his Harley every chance that he got. He will always be remembered by his welcoming smile, contagious laugh,...
Dorothy Morgan Taylor
Mar 29, 2021
Dorothy Morgan Taylor, age 87 of Mascot, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 29, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Katherine Morgan; husband O.L. Taylor, Sr. and two daughters, Maisie Taylor (Jim) Bell and Vernie Taylor. She is survived by her children: Bill (Debbie) Taylor, Cindy Steib and Larry...
