Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Talbert Clark Kivett
Dec 10, 2020
Kivett, Talbert (TC) age 86 of Knoxville, passed away December 10, 2020. Preceded in death by father and mother; Conley and Alice Kivett, 6 siblings, son; Sam Kivett, daughter; Denise Ellis Smith, and grandson; Adam Ellis. He leaves behind his wife of 64 years, Barbara Kivett, son; Jason (Sabrina) Kivett, grandsons; Aaron Ellis and Tyler Kivett, 4 great-grandchildren, sister; Bernice...
Linda Lou Burkhart
Dec 9, 2020
Linda Lou Burkhart age 80 of Knoxville passed away on December 9, 2020. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Knoxville and a retired teacher from the Knox County School System. Preceded in death by parents, Harold and Inez Burkhart. She is survived by son C.H. May III, daughter and son-in-law Scarlett Ann May and Troy Sellers;...
Rebecca Kay Moore
Dec 9, 2020
Rebecca “Katie” Moore, age 49 of South Knoxville, passed away December 9, 2020. She was a member of Community Baptist Church. Preceded in death by grandparents; Jack and Jane Julian, and Gwen and Vernon Moore, father; Ted Moore, sister; Cassie Shown, aunt; Janie Witt, and cousins; Randy and Carla McGill. She is survived by brother; Sammy Moore, sister; Heather Shaffer,...
Patricia Jean Dinwiddie
Dec 9, 2020
Patricia Jean Dinwiddie, age 55, of Knoxville Tn went to be with the lord on December 9, 2020. She was preceded in death by Father William Cordy; Brother, Billy Cordy; Son, Paul Dinwiddie; Daughter, Jennifer Paxton. She is survived by her son Timothy Dinwiddie; Mother, Mildred Cordy; Brother, Vernon Cordy; Sister, Gail Payne; and several grandchildren. The family will receive...
Patsy Ann Edwards
Dec 9, 2020
Patsy Ann Edwards, age 72 of Knoxville, passed away suddenly Wednesday, December 9, 2020. She was of the Baptist Faith. Preceded in death by parents Herbert and Dorothy Varner. Husband, Billy Edwards. Survivors; 2 daughters; Lisa (Ronald) Malone, and Jamie Eriksen, Son; Brian (Sharon) Stansberry, Brothers; Steven (Patricia) Varner and Gary Varner, Sisters; Pam (Dennis) Penland and Sandra (Jay) Edington,...
James Daniels
Dec 9, 2020
James “Reed” Daniels, age 38 of Knoxville, passed away December 9, 2020. Reed graduated from Central High School, Class of 2000. He was of the Christian faith, and a computer genius with a great sense of humor, who could be described as compassionate, giving, brave, and witty. Preceded in death by father Danny Daniels, and grandfather James Bud Witt. He...
Marjorie Louella Williams Ridenour
Dec 8, 2020
Marjorie Louella Williams Ridenour, Age 94 of Halls went to be with the Lord peacefully surrounded by her loving children on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. Margie was of Baptist faith and a member of Black Oak Baptist Church, which she built with her husband Joe Ridenour. Margie attended Halls High School. She co-founded Ridenour Home Builders and Supply in 1958...
Alex Iusan
Dec 7, 2020
Alex “Sandu” Iusan On Monday, December 7, 2020, Alex Iusan suddenly passed away surrounded by his loved ones in Spring Hill, FL. He was born on September 1, 1945 in Aluniș, Romania to Joseph and Maria Iusan. He was one of twelve children. He is survived by his siblings: Virgil, Nita, Lena, and Ioan. Alex is survived by his wife...
David Camp Woodall
Dec 7, 2020
On December 7th, David Camp Woodall (Woody, “Pepaw”), of Knoxville, age 86 won his battle with dementia. Preceded and now reunited with parents Ira D. and Eva Camp Woodall, brother Bliss Woodall, brother in-law Paul Wood, and infant granddaughter Julie Michelle Woodall. Survived by loving wife of 65 years Bobbie Woodall, children John Woodall(Debbie), Laura Lakins, Rick Woodall (Mary Beth),...
Billy Euell Chauvin
Dec 7, 2020
Billy Euell Chauvin, age 87 of Corryton, passed away 11:11 PM Monday, December 7, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He retired from Lays Packing Co. in the accounting department. Veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. Member of Branville Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his parents; Sidney and Ellen Chauvin, sister; Vera Mae Cabbage,...
Joy Lynn Murphy
Dec 7, 2020
Joy Lynn Murphy, 59, of Rocky Hill, went home to be with the Lord on December 7, 2020. She is preceded in death by mom Barbara Herman. She is survived by children Joshua Herman, Kevin Bowman, Tara Murphy, sister Shari Stiborek, and dad Gary Herman. The family will receive friends from 2:00pm-4:00pm on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Mynatt Funeral...
Bryan Barkley
Dec 6, 2020
Bryan Davidson Barkley, 51, of Mascot, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus Sunday morning, December 6th. He leaves behind his one true love, wife of 30 years, Stephanie, and his pride and joy, son Harley Davidson. His dear mother, Linda Field, father Tilton Barkley, and mother-in-law Shelia Morton. Sister Samantha Tonucci and Scott Spoon, brother Jared Field, sisters-in-law Tammy...
Gene Walker King
Dec 6, 2020
Gene Walker King “Bill”, age 67 of Powell passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 at UT Medical Center. Preceded in death by his mother Georgie Burleson; sister Sonya Burleson. Bill is survived by his wife Deborah King; children Michael Gene King (Rene’), James Allen King (Carrmon), Amy Marie Mckeehan (Menden), Candice Morgan White (Jeremy); daughter in law Stefanie Marlow; grandchildren...
Hollis James Braden
Dec 6, 2020
Hollis James Braden, 76 of Knoxville, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 6, 2020. Retired after 37 years of service as a lineman for KUB. Preceded in death by parents Vineyard Jacob and Bulah Loope Braden, sister Annette Braden, brothers Don Braden and Bobby Joe Braden. Survived by wife Linda Campbell Braden, children Pam Henegar...
Taylor Bernice Clark
Dec 6, 2020
Taylor Bernice Clark, age 22, of Jacksboro TN, formerly of Clinton, entered into heaven December 6, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at Vanderbilt Medical Center. She was met by her grandmother Bernice Clark, and great grandmother Eunice Altum and is now dancing on streets of gold, pain free and peaceful. Taylor was a member of New Beginnings Baptist church...
Nancy Elizabeth Dayton
Dec 5, 2020
Nancy Elizabeth Dayton Ed.D. May 30, 1945 - December 5, 2020 Nancy Dayton grew up in Towanda, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Towanda High School she attended Duke University School of Nursing where she received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 1967. In June 1967, she married Charles B. Herron, M.D., whom she met during her nursing training and with...
Courtney Sue Rose
Dec 5, 2020
Courtney Sue Rose, 31 of Knoxville, was tragically killed in a car accident on Dec. 05, 2020. Courtney was a graduate of Carter High School and worked for Immaculate Touch Cleaning. Preceded in Death by: Father, Randy Rose I, brother, Randy Rose II. Courtney leaves to mourn her passing her Mother, Angela Rose and partner, Shane Foister, sisters, Chasity Rose...
Glenn Biggs
Dec 5, 2020
Glenn Biggs Sr. passed away on December 5, 2020 at the age of 96. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a decorated WWII veteran and retired from the post office after several years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife Sarah Biggs, his father and mother Robert and Essie Biggs; his sister,...
Gail Lay
Dec 5, 2020
Gail Lay, age 77 of Knoxville, TN, went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2020 at home surrounded by family and friends. She was a devoted Christian and long-time member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church, who served God and loved others through the gifts God gave her. She was an amazing wife, full of love and laughter, a...
