Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Kevin Lynn Sherrod
Apr 16, 2021
Kevin Lynn Sherrod, age 57 of Knoxville passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021. Preceded in death by mother Mona Edwards Newton, father Steve Sherrod, step-brother David Wayne Newton. Survived by step-father David Newton; half brother Todd (Melissa) Newton; nieces Kara (Cameron) Holloway, Ashley Newton, Briley Newton; great nieces Bailey and Ava Holloway; nephew Jeremy Newton and God-mother Sharon Lawson....
Eugene W. Hankins
Apr 15, 2021
Eugene Hankins, age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 15th, 2021. He was of the Church of God faith. Preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Nellie Hankins, his wife, Millie Hankins, daughters, Kathy Jo, Connie, and Glenda, grandsons, Joshua and Justin. He leaves behind his children , Penny Hill, Cheryl Headrick Patty (Beck), Nancy Cardwell (Billy), Stephanie Taylor...
Glenda Kay England
Apr 14, 2021
Glenda Kay England age 54 of Knoxville went to her heavenly home Wednesday April 14, 2021. Class of 1987 Rule High School. Glenda was a very strong woman and a very loving wife and mother. Glenda loved dearly and made everyone feel like family. Despite the circumstances she never complained or had anything negative to say about anyone. She sang...
Freddy Robert Williams
Apr 14, 2021
Freddy Robert Williams age 70 of Knoxville passed away on Wednesday, April, 14, 2021. Freddy was a Baptist Minister and pastored Lighthouse Baptist Church and Macedonia Baptist Church. He was retired from Merita Bakery. Preceded in death by his parents Fred and Ocie Williams and his wife Sandra Williams. He is survived by his wife Dolly Reep Williams; son Brian...
Garrett Paul Thurber
Apr 13, 2021
Garrett “Geep” Thurber, age 56, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at his home in Knoxville, TN. Geep was born on February 8, 1965 in Milwaukee, WI to Bruce and Carol Thurber. Taking after his dad, Geep became an avid golfer at a young age, and played collegiate golf at Whitewater University. He was raised in the Lutheran faith,...
Axel James Pellow
Apr 13, 2021
Axel James Pellow was born to be an Angel on April 13, 2021. He is survived by his parents, Michael Christopher Pellow and Chandra Lea Pellow and sisters, Avery Grace (age 9); Allison Marie, (age 7) and brother, Alexander Michael (age 5,) all of Knoxville, TN. He is also survived by grandparents, James Helton Jr. and Vicky Helton of Knoxville,...
Terry Daniel Norris
Apr 13, 2021
Terry Daniel Norris, age 41, of Knoxville passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. He is preceded in death by beloved Father Lester Norris and Grandmothers Delores Knootz and Clara Corum. He is survived by loving Mother Karen Norris, Sisters Stephanie Norris (Joshua Moore), Misty Norris (Mikey Robertson), and Dennise Stout (Norris), Brother Danny Norris (Ashley Compass), Son Josh (Codie)...
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,...
