Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Alice Scarbrough
Oct 9, 2020
Alice Smart Scarbrough, age 80 of Powell, passed away October 9, 2020. She was a member of Bartlebaugh Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Alice retired from Chattanooga City School System after many years of service. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by parents Nina Varner and Harrison Smart, as well as,...
Benjamin Gary Morgan
Oct 9, 2020
Ben Morgan, age 45 of Knoxville TN, went to be with the Lord on October 9th 2020. He worked throughout his life as a glazier, taking great pride in it. Ben was a fan of comic book movies (especially Marvel), fishing, cars, football, and spending time with family. He also loved to play video games and stay active, remaining ever...
Aaliyah Mccarter
Oct 8, 2020
Aaliyah Bernard, age 23 of Knoxville, passed away October 10, 2020. She was very crafty and creative. Aaliyah enjoyed kayaking, camping, and spending time with her family. She also loved children and animals. Preceded in death by great grandmother, Annie Mae Carr. She is survived by fiancé Derrick Bernard, sister Haley McCarter, brother Darius Trombley, mother Angel McCarter, father Ted...
Christine Petree
Oct 8, 2020
Christine Petree, age 70 of Lafollette, passed away on October 8, 2020 at the home of her sister. Preceded in death by her mother, Louise Carr. Survivors include her husband Claude Petree, Jr., son John Petree, father John Carr, granddaughter Faith Petree, great-grandson Hunter Petree, brothers: Steve Carr and Jeff Carr and sister, Sandra Petree along with several nieces and...
Stanley Harold Pickering
Oct 6, 2020
Stanley H. Pickering, 94, passed away Oct. 6 at his Fountain City home surrounded by his family. Stan was the loving husband to the light of his life, wife Ellen Anna Clancy, and father to eight children who brought him great joy. Stan was known for sharing that joy to help children from around the Knoxville community, whether it was...
Imogene Pavey
Oct 6, 2020
Imogene Pavey, age 92, of Knoxville, passed away on October 6, 2020. She was preceded in death by parents Sim and Pearl Watt; husbands, William E. Dawson, and Charles Pavey; and several Brothers and Sisters. She is survived by her son Gerald Dawson (Jamie); grandson, Jordan Dawson (Tiffany); 2 great grandchildren, and several special nieces and nephews. Family and friends...
Ruby Louise Perry
Oct 6, 2020
Ruby Louise Perry, age 81 and lifetime resident of South Knoxville, passed away Tuesday October 6th, 2020. Preceded in death by husband Robert L. Perry; Parents Gus and Stella Hamlett; Sisters, Emma Masterson, Gladys Long, Ethel Gibbs; Brothers, Harry Hamlett, James Hamlett, Wesley Hamlett, Raymond Hamlett. Ruby is survived by Daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Danny Curtis; Grandson Jason Curtis,...
Robin Gail Boles
Oct 5, 2020
Robin Gail Boles- age 66 of Knoxville passed away peacefully Monday, October 5, 2020 at her home. Preceded in death by husband, Herbert Kenneth Boles, Sr.; Survived by sons and daughter in laws, Herbert Kenneth Boles, Jr. (Wendy), Kevin Boles (Missy); Grandchildren, Tyler (Allison) Boles, Cheyenne Boles, and Shashauna Boles; Greatgrandchildren, Mason, Jackson, and Brinlee Boles. Family and friends will...
David L. Keys
Oct 4, 2020
David L. Keys Sr, age 71, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, October 4, 2020. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. David is preceded in death by parents Ethridge and Annis Keys, Granny Zelma Keys, brother Bobby and sister Faye. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Linda,...
Minnie Ruth Martin
Oct 4, 2020
Minnie Ruth Martin, age 78, passed away October 4, 2020. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. She spent her entire life living on Raccoon Valley. Ruth will be remembered as a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and aunt. Preceded in death by parents Oliff and Maggie Wilkerson, siblings Ola Mae, Elizabeth, Sophie, Mildred, Teresa, Cecil, Holbert, Carl, and...
Bonnie Kate Ingram
Oct 3, 2020
Bonnie Kate Ingram, age 92 of Knoxville, passed away October 3, 2020. She is retired from Palm Beach, and a member at Dutch Valley Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents A.C. and Ida Ingram, brother Samuel, and sister Gladys. Bonnie is survived by brother Jack (Iris) Ingram, special nieces and nephew Elaine Watkins, Dena McCown and Stan Ingram...
Michael Shaun Watkins
Oct 3, 2020
Michael Shaun Watkins age 41 of Knoxville passed away at his mother home on Saturday, October 3, 2020. He is preceded in death by his father Michael W. Watkins; grandmother Mary G. Sims; grandfather Alvin Phillips. Left to cherish his memory are his mother Carol Orrick; brother Kevin Watkins; grandfather “Papaw Jim” James Key (Jackie) grandmother Wanda Phillips; a host...
Monnette Chambers Mouron
Oct 3, 2020
Monnette Chambers Mouron, age 84, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2020. Monnette was a member of The Order of the Eastern Star. Monnette graduated from Cumberland College in Williamsburg, KY. She was a retired Supervisory Medical Technologist, Affiliate Real-estate Broker, and Entrepreneur. She was preceded in death by parents, Dan Arthur Chambers and Lucy Alice Chambers; brother,...
Ernest R. Clifford
Oct 2, 2020
Mr. Ernest R. Clifford, age 95, of Knoxville passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020 surrounded by family. He was born July 21, 1925 in Louisville, KY, a son of the late William and Ora Clifford. Ernest R. Clifford was preceded in death by wife of 71 years Dolores M. Clifford, his sisters, Esther Gracey, Lola Hulsey, and Ella Caffee....
John R. Allen
Oct 2, 2020
John R. Allen, 86, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus Friday October 2nd, 2020. He was a member of TN Ave Baptist Church and lived in the Lonsdale Community for 80 plus years where he was affectionately known as the "Mayor of Londsdale". John was a man of many talents and loves from stock car racing to coaching baseball...
Steven Leroy Myers
Oct 2, 2020
Steven Myers was born on January 16th, 1966 in Knoxville TN. Boots Myers was very well known for many skills and talents, but his passions and strengths were born through the power of Music and Scripture. He was a singer, songwriter, and drummer for the Emmanuels beginning at age 6, and named as the best drummer in Knoxville at age...
Robert Irwin Holbert
Oct 2, 2020
Robert Irwin “Bob” Holbert, age 81 of Knoxville, completed his earthly journey and received his heavenly wings on Friday, October 2, 2020. Bob grew up in the Halls community and attended Halls High School. He was a member of Texas Valley Baptist Church, but for the last 23 years he faithfully attended Lyons Creek Baptist Church. He had a career...
Cara Anne Adams
Oct 1, 2020
Cara Wright Adams-July 17th, 1975 went home to be with Jesus Thursday Oct 1st after the most courageous battle with gallbladder cancer. She was a warrior who never gave up hope and never lost her faith. She graduated from Gibbs High School in 1994 and was the Personal Lines Manager at Cameron Insurance Agency for 12 years. Cara was saved...
Woodrow Wilson Kerby
Oct 1, 2020
Woodrow Wilson Kerby III, age 62 of Knoxville passed away October 1, 2020. Woodrow was a simple, hardworking man. He is survived by daughter Shaina Kerby and wife Paula Catlett. Online condolences may be left at www.mynattfh.com.
Mark Christopher Williams
Oct 1, 2020
Mark Williams, age 46 of Corryton, went home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2020. He was a member of River of Life Church and was an employee of the Exxon Station in the Gibbs community. He is proceeded in death by mother, Nancy Williams; infant niece; and all grandparents. Mark is survived by father, James Williams; sister,...
