Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Nov 9, 2020

James John Gombos Jr., a resident of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Norwalk, Connecticut, died peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2020, from ALS, at the age of seventy five. He was born in Stamford, Connecticut on February 11, 1945, to parents Anita and James Gombos. Jim met his wife, Bonnie Frantz, in 1957 at the age of twelve. They went steady...

Nov 9, 2020

James Edward Rutledge Sr. passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020. He was born on October 23, 1962. James is preceded in death by his Parents Lawrence and Bertha Rutledge. He is survived by his children; James Jr., Rita, Joseph, Faye, brothers; Billy and Eddie Ray, sisters; Carolyn and Faye, many grandchildren, a special great nephew Payton, and a host...

Nov 8, 2020

Ronald C. Miller, age 73 of Halls, TN passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020. He was a Veteran of the US Navy. Mr. Miller was the son of the late, Clayton Walter Miller and Ruth Irene Lett Miller. He is survived by Sister-In-Law Marie Pryor Miller of Old Hickory, TN, Nephew Clayton Allen Miller of Old Hickory, TN, Fiancée Sharon...

Nov 8, 2020

Nov 7, 2020

Wanda Earlene Moore, age 83, of Powell, TN, went to be with her Heavenly Father November 7, 2020. She was a member of Callahan Road Baptist Church where she truly loved her Jubilee Class, church family, and Pastor Marc Sasser. Wanda was a graduate of Rule High School Class of 1955. She worked in the medical field for many years...

Nov 7, 2020

Jimmy Grable, age 72, passed away suddenly at his home on November 7, 2020. He was a member of Atkins Baptist Church. He was greatly loved by his church family. He, along with Gary Graybeal, started and owned Grable Roofing in 1973.He is preceded in death by his father Phillip Graybeal, mother Lillie Graybeal, siblings Fred Grable, Ray Graybeal, Louise...

Nov 5, 2020

Vivian Akins Laugherty, age 91 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at her daughters home November 5, 2020. She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church. Preceded in death by parents William and Ora Akins, husband James R. Laugherty, brothers B.B. Akins and Fred Akins, sister Carolyn Crandell, brothers and sisters-in-law Survivors; Daughter and son in law, Melissa Nash-Petree and...

Nov 5, 2020

Gary Wilkerson gained his angel wings on November 5th, 2020. His final days were spent surrounded by family and he passed away comfortably in his home. Gary was born November 27, 1965, in Knoxville, TN, to the late BuddyR. Wilkerson and Lois J. Wilkerson. He graduated from Powell High School. He enjoyed watching sports, cooking, fishing, hunting, and attending all...

Nov 5, 2020

Thomas Paul Walsh, Sr. age 75 of Knoxville, passed away on November 5, 2020 at his residence. He was one of the oldest members of Valley View Baptist Church and had retired from the University of Tennessee after 30 plus years of service. Preceded in death by his parents William and Nell Walsh and his first wife Wanda Lee (Tallent)...

Nov 5, 2020

David Joe Tallent, age 55 of Knoxville, made his grand homecoming reunion November 5, 2020. He was a gospel music singer, and he enjoyed his model cars and always tinkering with his tools. He was a family man whose grandchildren were his joy. David was also proud of his political views. Preceded in death by father and mother, Rev. Billy...

Nov 4, 2020

Ronnie Hughes, age 73, went to be with Jesus on November 4, 2020. Preceded by parents Fred and Lela Hughes, and brother Charles Hughes. Survived by wife Robin Hughes, daughters Rhonda (David) McDaniel, Kim (Jeff) Cruse, Becky (David) Haynes, Cindy (Mike) Smith, Lisa (Billy) Mason, Nicole Sprague, nine grandchildren, and siblings Juanita White, Barbara Acuff, and Diane Ball, and best...

Nov 4, 2020

Wayne A. Winhofer, age 82 of Knoxville, passed away November 4, 2020. He was a member of Tekoa Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife Joy Winhofer. Due to Covid-19 concerns, services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com

Nov 3, 2020

J.T. White, age 76 of Knoxville passed away on November 3, 2020. He retired from JBM and was a loyal member of Sheet Metal Union Local #5 for over 50 years, and a member of the Eagles 4096. J.T. was a proud member of the NASCAR family, where he loved being a tow truck driver. His passion was NASCAR and...

Nov 3, 2020

Jennie Lynn Norris, age 94 of Knoxville, passed away on November 3, 2020 of natural causes. She loved her family very much, and was a faithful Baptist. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Gilbert Norris, her parents and several siblings. She is survived by her daughters, Susan (Haynes) Dunn and Rose Burt; son, Harvey G. “Pete” Norris;...

Nov 2, 2020

Odessa Braden Clark, age 80 of Knoxville, passed away November 2, 2020. She graduated from Oliver Springs High School in 1958. From there she attended St. Mary’s Nursing School and graduated in 1961. For the next 42 years, she worked as a nurse in surgery, the Emergency room, and finally the IV team which she started. A member of St....

Nov 2, 2020

Howard Eldred Shoudy, “Scientific Grandpa”, age 77, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, November 2nd, 2020 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Howard was a Veteran of the US Army, where he was a Chief Warrant Officer 2, having served as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam. He earned various service medals including the prestigious Air Medal with 6 Oak Leaf Clusters....

Nov 2, 2020

Stephen Allen Mitchell, age 73, of Fountain City passed away 10:20 PM Monday, November 2, 2020 at North Knoxville Medical Center. He was a veteran of Vietnam and retired from Travis Meats, Inc. Preceded in death by parents; Albert and Viola Mitchell. Survived by; aunt, cousins and many friends. Family will receive friends from 4 PM – 6 PM on...

Nov 1, 2020

Doris Ann Collins, age 74 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday November 1, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, GW Linkous, and Annie Mae Linkous; stepdaughter Arleen (Tom) Ruchti. Survived by husband Bobbie Gene Collins; sons Kurt (Nicki) Dawson, David (Kristie) Dawson; step daughter Regina (Bill) Miller; grandchildren Taylor Dawson, Evan Dawson, Blake Dawson, Lane Dawson; step granddaughter April (Josh) Bell;...

Nov 1, 2020

Angela Lea Owens, 58, went to be with the Lord on November 1, 2020. She was a fun, kind, generous, understanding, selfless, crazy kind of gal, and she was full of life and love. She is preceded in death by her father Allen Rucker, grandmother Audrey Clark “Nanny”, and Uncle DeWayne Clark “Brother”. She is survived by her husband David...

Nov 1, 2020

Robert M. Lobetti, 91, of Knoxville, passed away at his home November 1, 2020. Robert was born September 15, 1929, to Minnie Leah and Joseph Marion Lobetti. Robert, better known as Mose/Fafee/Big Mo, was the youngest of 10 children in a well-known Italian family. He left school at a young age, after the death of his father. He joined the...