Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Thelma R. Sherrod
Jan 8, 2021
Thelma R. Lowery Sherrod, age 80 of Blaine, Tennessee passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021. She was of the Baptist faith. Thelma was a former CNA at Saint Mary's Hospital in Knoxville. She was preceded in death by her father Roy Lowery, mother, Zella Lowery and daughter-in-law, Linda Sherrod. She is survived by her son Phil Sherrod (Jennifer Sherrod),...
Kendall Eugene Jones
Jan 7, 2021
Kendall Eugene Jones, age 68, of Knoxville passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at UT Medical Center. He attended Fountain City United Methodist Church. He was employed with Graphic Creations for over 30 years. Preceded in death by parents, Kenneth and Thelma Jones. Survivors; uncle, James Redmond, and several cousins. Family and friends will meet 2:45pm Thursday, January 14, 2021...
Gary Steven Beeler
Jan 7, 2021
Gary Steven Beeler, age 64, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on January 7th 2021. Steve had a love for old cars and it showed in his dedication to build them. He loved to ride motorcycles, but the love of his life was his grandkids. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Richard and Faye Beeler,...
Donald C. Matthews
Jan 6, 2021
Donald C. Matthews (Don or Donnie), age 78, Halls resident for 49 years, passed away on January 6, 2021 of Covid complications with COPD. He is survived by beloved wife of 56 years, Judy Wilson Matthews. Children: Chris Matthews, Lisa (Mark) Matthews Keefer, Bryan (Gigi Carpenter) Matthews, Amira Matthews, and Rylan Matthews. Grandchildren: Cierra Matthews Wyrick, Zak, Noah, and Abu...
James Dale Carlisle
Jan 6, 2021
CARLISLE, JAMES DALE: (Jim) (Jimmy)- age 75 of Corryton, saw Jesus face to face at 4:38pm on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. He was a member of North Acres Baptist Church and retired in 2018 from TDOT Region 1 Garage. Jimmy was a loving husband, father, papaw, brother and uncle. A true example of honest hard work spending most of his...
Debra Kay Sliger
Jan 6, 2021
Debra Kay Sliger, age 67, passed peacefully the morning of Tuesday, January 05, 2021. She was born August 10th, 1953 in Knoxville, TN to parents George & Ada Kitts. Debbie was a loving Wife, Mother, Nana, and Friend. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her family. She was an excellent listener and a believer in Christ. Left to cherish...
Russell Summers
Jan 6, 2021
Russell Summers Jr. of Maryville passed away on January 6, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member at Piney Grove Baptist Church, Maryville and a graduate of Fulton High School. He was a United States Army Veteran. Russell retired as a service tech from Sears. Russell loved to restore antique cars; was a member of a tractor club;...
Doris G. Boone
Jan 5, 2021
Doris Boone age 77 of Fountain City passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church. Doris retired as an accountant in 1989 and then from Chick-Fil-A in 1995. She was preceded in death by her parents Herman and Louise Fletcher; husband of 50 years, Jerry Boone in...
Joe Ann Padgett Ellison
Jan 5, 2021
Joe Ann Padgett Ellison, age 86 of Knoxville passed away on January 5, 2021 At NHC of Knoxville. Joe Ann loved to play cards as well as Bingo. She was well loved by her NHC family. She was preceded in death by her parents Joe and Mary Alberta Padgett; sons Harold B. Ellison and James Herbert Ellison, Jr. grandson, David...
Henry Clarence Norris
Jan 4, 2021
Henry C. Norris, Jr. age 90 of Powell, TN, passed away January 4, 2021 from complications of COVID. There was a joyous reunion in heaven with his wife of 63 years, Tillie Norris. He was an active member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. He was very proud to be a Korean War Veteran. He attended the University of Tennessee. He...
Joy Kay Taylor
Jan 4, 2021
Joy Kay Taylor age 62 of Helenwood, Tennessee passed away suddenly Monday, January 4, 2021 at her home. She attended Oneida Church of God. One of her favorite pastimes was sewing with her grandchildren, doing for others, and spending time with her family and friends. She was a devoted mother and friend who was loved by so many. Preceded in...
Dora Esther Peterson
Jan 4, 2021
Dora Esther Peterson age 90 of Knoxville passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021. Member of Ridgeview Baptist Church. Preceded in death by son Rex B. Peterson. Survivors; husband, David Gene Peterson. Son and daughter in law; David Joe and Jenny Peterson. Grandchildren, Bryan Peterson, Michael Cory Peterson and Savannah Love. Funeral service 1:30 P.M. Thursday, January 7, 2021 Mynatt...
Peggy Ann Campbell
Jan 4, 2021
Peggy Ann (Jones) Campbell age 91passed away Monday January 4, 2021. Member of First Baptist Church, Fountain City. Preceded in death by husband of over 50 years, John Campbell and son, Jonathan Mark Campbell. Survivors; daughter and son in law, Kathy and Jerry King. Grandchildren, Chris (Kristie) King, Josh (Maggie) King and Justin King. Great Grandchildren, Kaycee, Emily, and Alex....
Janice Ann Lamb
Jan 2, 2021
Janice Ann Lamb of Knoxville, 67, left this earth to be with her Heavenly Father on January 2, 2021 at UT Medical Center with her children by her side. Janice was a beloved member of Union Baptist Church of Halls. Janice taught a Sunday school class and showed her love of music, as the church pianist, for over twenty years....
Irene B. Henson
Jan 2, 2021
Irene B. Henson, age 88 of Knoxville, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on January 2, 2021. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald C. Henson; parents W.C. and Mada Elizabeth Bower, and son-in-law Randy Roggeman. She is survived by her daughters: Beth Roggeman, Paula Wright, Phyllis Faulkner...
Johnny Ray Collins
Jan 1, 2021
Johnny Ray Collins (Scooby Doo), age 59 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord January 1, 2021. He was a beloved Daddy and Pap, and a blessing to all who knew him. A member and trustee of Dante Baptist Church; and a simple, country man who was always joking and happy. Johnny was a truck driver, and enjoyed...
Linda Kaye Bradshaw
Jan 1, 2021
Linda Kaye Bradshaw, age 69 of Maynardville, passed away January 1, 2021. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She had a love for life, and enjoyed drawing, camping, and traveling. She is preceded in death by her father; Arlin Pierce Norton, brother; Arlin Bobby Norton, grandmother; Vada Hoffman, and niece; Kristen Norton. She leaves behind her husband of...
David John Graves
Jan 1, 2021
“DJ” David John Graves, age 35 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord January 1, 2021. He was a loving father, a beloved brother, and a fabulous son. He had a passion for working out, and a heart for serving people. His time was spent serving and ministering to others, and sharing his love for the Lord. DJ...
Ruby Lee Spencer
Jan 1, 2021
Ruby Spencer, 89, of North Knoxville, lost her battle with COVID on New Year’s Day. She was the youngest of eleven children born to Adam Grant Oaks and Gertrude Geneva Allred of Union County. She was married to Hugh Spencer for 49 years until his death in 1999. Together they had three children: Gary (Jamie) Spencer, Connie (Jerry) Arnwine, and...
William Franklin Fraker
Dec 31, 2020
William Franklin (Bill) Fraker, 90 of Knoxville, TN was suddenly called to his heavenly home and Savior Lord Jesus Christ when his heart stopped on New Year’s Eve, Thursday, December 31, 2020. He was the third child born to Letha and Douglas Fraker and grew up on Broadway in Fountain City, TN. Bill, as he was called by his family...
