Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Mar 25, 2021

Robert Paul Stafford, age 53 of Knoxville passed away on March 25, 2021. Preceded in death by parents Judy and Danny Stafford. Survived by children: Kane, Jenna (Jimmy) and Noah; sisters: Wendy (Justin) and Karen; former wife, Skeeter Armstrong; several nieces and nephews and longtime friends Jim Young and Jackie Ealy. A Graveside Service for Mr. Stafford will be held...

Mar 25, 2021

Michael Gregory Hutchens, age 61, Karns High School grad from Knoxville, TN, passed away March 25, 2021 in Morgan County. He was preceded in death by Father, Archie; Brother, Darrell; Son, Dewayne; Sister, Doris. He was a retired contractor, that was married to Sharon Martin for 18 years and had 3 kids. Mike was a very caring man that never...

Mar 25, 2021

Harvey E. Coppock, age 100, left this home for his heavenly home on Friday, March 25, 2021 at Beverly Park Place. Born in 1920 in Union County, he is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Ida Belle Coppock, four sisters, two brothers, and wives Pauline Seymour Coppock and Mae Hoffner Coppock. Harvey is survived by his daughter, Patricia...

Mar 25, 2021

Cathy D. Clifton, age 62, went home to be with the Lord on March 25, 2021. Cathy was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by loving husband of 41 years, Phil; mother Juanita Sauceman; brothers, Hubert and Billy Sauceman; sister, Tammy Sauceman and Debbie Baker; father-in-law, Roy Clifton; brother-in-law, Lynn Clifton. Survived by sons, Danny (Kristi), Kyle (Amy), Shane...

Mar 23, 2021

Richard L. Paylor, age 89 of Knoxville, passed away March 23, 2021. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church and retired from KUB. Richard was an avid and faithful UT fan. Preceded in death by wife Jean Paylor and daughter Kim Wilson. Survived by children Rick Paylor (Marion), Valerie Donegan, Randy Paylor, David Wilson (Sara), and Pam Cummins (Kevin);...

Mar 23, 2021

Goldie N. Reed, age 96, of Halls passed away at 5:35pm Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at NHC Fort Sanders. Retired from Levi’s, Member of Salem Baptist Church since 1980, and she played the piano in many Baptist Churches in the Knoxville area. She also sang in the Cheerful Four Quartet singing for many years at revivals, evangelists and conventions in...

Mar 22, 2021

Family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, March 27, 2021 from 2:00 until 4:00 with a funeral service to follow. Interment will be on Monday, March 29, 2021 at Greenwood Cemetery.

Mar 22, 2021

William “Bill” R. Moore Sr., age 87 and born in Letcher, KY, passed away March 22, 2021 in Knoxville. He was of the Baptist faith. Bill enjoyed going hunting and fishing and was a member of Iron Workers Local 384. Preceded in death by parents John B. and Esteva Moore, wife Betty Lou Moore, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. Survived...

Mar 22, 2021

Billy L. "Mac" McMillan, age 80 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on March 22, 2021. Preceded in death by parents Willie and Stella McMillan; three brothers: Fred McMillan, Eddie McMillan and Jack McMillan. Survivors include: son William (Christina) McMillan; grandson William (Lindsay) McMillan; great grandchildren: William and Parker McMillan; sisters: Karen Tapp, Jeanette Raby and Kathy Shoemaker; brothers: Tim McMillan,...

Mar 22, 2021

Kennith Smith, age 79, passed away on March 22, 2021. He is survived by, Wife Tresa, Daughter Angela Elliott, Son John Stafford, Daughter Tammy Smith and Tonya Smith, Grandchildren Savannah Boggs, Nickie, Kayla Roberts, Haley Roberts, Jackson Stafford, John Abbott, Brett Boggs and Dylan Cox, Brother Bill Smith. The family will be receiving friends Wednesday, March 24, 2021 from 5:00-7:00pm....

Mar 21, 2021

Richard “Rick” McCoy, age 58 of Knoxville, passed away March 21, 2021. He was a member of Byram’s Fork Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father Pete McCoy and brother David McCoy. Survived by children Josh and Jessica McCoy of Jellico, mother Anna McCoy, sister Sherry (David) Humphrey, several nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. Guests may call...

Mar 20, 2021

Mallary Jessica Jones, age 36, passed away on March 20, 2021 (the First Day of Spring). She was born on Friday, October 26, 1984 (a true Scorpio) in Knoxville, TN to Sheryl Jones-Goan (Perry) and Kenneth Allen Jones. Mallary was a loving daughter, sister, friend, partner, and mother. She loved music and believed that music is life and that is...

Mar 20, 2021

Brandon E. Suttles, age 37, passed away March 20, 2021. He was born in Chattanooga and has resided in Knoxville for the past 20 years. Brandon was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and graduated from Carson Newman College. He was a director at JTV. He will be remembered as a loving, kind, and generous husband, father, and son....

Mar 20, 2021

Jordan Scott Kreis, age 22 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021. He had a contagious smile and enjoyed life. He was everyone’s best friend and never met a stranger. Jordan was a wonderful daddy and loved his family very much. Preceded in death by Papaw Jerry Winkle, great-grandma Ruby Faye Armstrong, and dear friend Julian Osborne. Survived by...

Mar 19, 2021

Jacob ‘Jake’ Raggio, 35, went to be with the Lord Friday, March 19th, 2021 at his home in Powell, TN due to natural causes. He is predeceased by his beloved father Herb Raggio. Jake is survived by his fiancé Marion Latore, his mother Susan Raggio, his step father Richard Hughes and his sisters Hannah Duffy, Gina McNelly and Jill Raggio...

Mar 19, 2021

Linda Fay Sauceman Waggoner, age 75, went home to be with the Lord on March 19, 2021. She was a member of Elkhart Community Baptist Church. On September 2, 1969, she married Dewey Franklin Waggoner Jr. who preceded her in death. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Effie Sauceman; sisters, Wilma, Dorothy and Lois; brother, Wendell;...

Mar 18, 2021

John Gregory Foland, age 58 of Knoxville, passed away March 18, 2021. Family and friends will meet at 10:45am for an 11:00am inurnment Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Ft. Sumter Community Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.mynattfh.com.

Mar 17, 2021

After a loving life, Scott Clemons passed away on March 17th 2021. Scott was born on October 11th, 1965 to Marion and Wade Clemons in Morristown, TN. He excelled in school and graduated from Morristown West at age 16 and received his PHD from the University of Tennessee at age 21. It was obvious to anyone who met Scott that...

Mar 16, 2021

Lucy J. Ellis Miller, born July 20, 1926, passed away March 16, 2021. A longtime member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church, her foundation of faith and spiritual renewal and heart friends were so special. She was a remarkable lady with a zest for life, exceptional strengths, and strong faith, who was loved by all. Lucy had a true servant’s heart,...

Mar 16, 2021