Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
John Alson Idol
Dec 26, 2020
John Alson Idol age 77 of Clinton originally from Knoxville passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Reunion Baptist Church and Superintendent of Sunday School, Deacon, and Song Leader at church. Retired from Fisher Auto Parts. Preceded in death by parents; Elmer and Grace Idol, Sister; Brenda Faye Idol Lamontagne,...
Ray Edward Orick
Dec 26, 2020
Ray Edward Orick, age 81, passed away on December 26, 2020, at his home. He is a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is preceded in death by his wife Marlene Booker Orick, parents Victor Orick and Maggie Lindsey Orick, and sister Hazel Farris. He is survived by his son Jimmy...
Dennis Roland Tabler
Dec 25, 2020
Dennis Roland Tabler, born July 24, 1933, passed away December 25, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents Paul and Grace Dalton Tabler, and his wonderful, loving wife of 64 years Barbara Fleming Tabler. He is survived by his sons Jeffery and Douglas (Teresa) Tabler; grandsons Zachary (Maddy), Kole, Cameron, and Samuel Tabler. He was a member of...
Timothy Matthew Smith
Dec 25, 2020
Timothy Matthew Smith, age 55 of Knoxville, passed away December 25, 2020. Preceded in death by mother Betty Louise Lenear, father Claude Eugene Smith Sr., and brother Dennis Edward “Eddie” Smith. Survived by children Elisha Renee` Smith (Chris), Kathleen Elizabeth Smith, Matthew Kyle Smith, and Tiffany Nicole Smith, grandchildren Serenity, Amberlyn, Jazzmynn, Jade, and Cheyenne, sister LeAnn Maples (Chris), brothers...
James D. Rutledge
Dec 24, 2020
James D. (Casey) Rutledge-92, entered his eternal home December 24, 2020. Preceded in death by wife Helen Gray Rutledge, daughter Sharon Howerton, infant son Donald Eric. Survived by sons: Dennis (Debbie), Alan, Keith (Carolyn), Leslie (Rebecca), 7 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, wife Mildred M. Rutledge, step-children: Dennis Maples (Wendy), Sandra Cuskey, Donna Maples, 5 step-grandchildren, 4 step-great grandchildren. Special thanks to...
Steven Anthony Thurman
Dec 24, 2020
Steven Anthony Thurman age 28 of Powell, Tn went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 24, 2020. Steven was humble and athletic, making not only physical activities look easy, but also a prime example of how a kind and unbiased human should act and he did it with ease. He wasn't the same as everybody else and...
Freddie Dills
Dec 23, 2020
Freddie Dills Sr., age 66 of Powell, Tennessee passes away on December 23, 2020. Mr. Dills was of the Baptist faith and was an avid bowler and loved to fish. He was preceded in death by his parents Fred and JoAnn Dills; daughter Tonya Dills; brothers Robert and Jimmy and sisters Teresa and Connie. He loved and cherished his family....
Russell Lee Jeffers
Dec 23, 2020
Russell Lee Jeffers age 29 of Knoxville passed away December 23, 2020. He was known as “The life of the party” and enjoyed fishing, working on cars with his mom and dad, wading in creeks, raising reptiles, being adventurist and being messy. He was employed by Two Men and a Truck Moving company. Preceded in death by great grandmother Celia...
Ruth Emma Harris
Dec 23, 2020
Ruth Emma Harris, age 68, passed away December 23, 2020 after battling a long illness. She was born May 16, 1952 in Hettinger, North Dakota to Ed and Mabel Ehresman. While working her way through college, Ruth married David Harris in May 1972 who preceded her in death in 2010. Ruth was also preceded in death by a sister, Pat...
Ronald Paul Owens
Dec 23, 2020
Ronald Paul Owens, age 66 of Corryton, passed away December 23, 2020. Preceded in death by parents Bill and Wanda Rouse, brother Christopher Merle Owens, and daughter Maria Delores Ponce. Survived by daughters Wanda Jane Castillo and Susan Gayle Schwinn, sisters Mary Gayle Rouse and Charlene Armstrong, girlfriend Janice Brabson, and other extended family. Per his request, no services will...
Sam Cook
Dec 23, 2020
Sam Cook, age 90 of Knoxville, passed away December 23, 2020. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. Sam was born in Elkmont, TN in what is now the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, laughing, and telling stories. Sam made many dear friends throughout his life and never stopped making new ones. He...
Thomas Michael Campbell
Dec 23, 2020
Thomas Michael “Mikey” Campbell, 62, passed away on December 23, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Martha Campbell. He is survived by his daughter Jessie Campbell and fiancé Andy McBride, sister Mitzi (Gary) Childress, nieces Lacy (Zach) Krager and Katy (Matt) Hinkley, great-niece Ava Grace Krager, great-nephews Thomas Krager and Trevor Hinkley, aunt Patricia McKinyon,...
Ralph Harold Andersen
Dec 22, 2020
Ralph H. Andersen, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. He enjoyed tinkering with all things electronic and building hobby planes, cars and trucks. Ralph served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was hardworking, well respected, humorous, and loved spending time with his friends. He is preceded in...
Jimmy Eugene Toole
Dec 21, 2020
Jimmy Eugene Toole age 67 of Knoxville passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at UT Medical Center. Retired from UT Vet School after 30 years of service and of the Baptist faith. Jimmy was a simple man who enjoyed being outdoors, sitting on his patio, fishing and hiking. His greatest joy in life were his wife of 45 years and...
Jane Mclean
Dec 21, 2020
Jane W. McLean, age 97, passed away Monday, December 21,2020 in Louisville, KY. She was a 61-year resident of Fountain City, living in the wonderful home that her husband designed and built for her, until she moved to Louisville in 2012 to be near her loved ones. Jane was born in Petersburg, VA to the late Artie and Cecil Worsham....
Eddie Baker
Dec 20, 2020
Eddie Baker, age 73 of Knoxville, Tennessee, and formally of Warriormine, West Virginia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 20, 2020, following a long battle with Black Lung Disease. He fought a good fight, he kept the faith. He is preceded in death by his Father and Mother, the Reverend Virgil Baker and Leona Reedy...
Donald Lynn Hobby
Dec 20, 2020
Donald Lynn Hobby Sr. age 84 of East Knoxville, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Tennova North Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born July 15, 1936 to the late Rufus Earl and Rosalee Hobby and a member of Olivet Baptist Church. He and his wife Patricia were the operators of Hobby’s Paint and Body Shop...
Clayton Dennis Trent
Dec 20, 2020
Clayton Dennis Trent March 5, 1955 - December 20,2020 Clayton Trent age 65 of Knoxville, passed away on December 20, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents Walter and Alvertie Trent, brothers and sisters Clarence Trent, Dorothy (Herron), Wayne, Luke, Winfield, Orville, Sue and Norman E. Trent. Survivors include his sister Clara M. Young (Ed); daughter Shannon D. Norman and...
Thelma Burnette Dishner
Dec 19, 2020
Thelma Burnett Dishner, age 82 of Knoxville departed this life and met Jesus, her Lord and Savior face to face Saturday, December 19, 2020. A 60 year member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Burnett served there for many years by singing in a quartet and joining in Saturday night singings and revivals. Burnett served the Lord with gladness. She loved...
