Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Mark Matheson
Jan 23, 2021
Mark William Matheson, born August 11, 1960, went to be with his Lord on January 23rd, 2021. He grew up in Ham Lake, Minnesota and was residing in Knoxville, Tennessee. Preceded in death by father, Wendell Matheson and brother-in-law, Kevin Kennedy. Survived by mother, Betty Lou. Sons, Shawn Sorlie and Spencer (Krista) Ekstrand. Grandchildren, Piper, Kymmie, Ayvian and Mychael. Brothers,...
Doris Oldham
Jan 22, 2021
Doris Patricia (Wheeler) Oldham, lovingly known as "Pat", age 87, of Halls passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side Friday January 22, 2021. She was retired as a registered nurse after 46 years of service. She was a longtime member of Halls Central United Methodist Church and now what is known as Christ United Methodist Church....
Paul Garland Graves
Jan 22, 2021
Paul Garland Graves, age 87, left this Earth to gain his Heavenly wings on Friday, January 22, 2021, at Fort Sanders Medical Center in Knoxville, surrounded by his five loving daughters. He was a loyal member of Union Baptist Church on Maynardville Highway. He is preceded in death by his wife Barbara Joann Graves, parents, son Daryl Clowers, and three...
Shirley Jean Swann
Jan 22, 2021
Shirley Swann, 60, passed away on January 22, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband John Swann and mother Della McHaffie. She is survived by her father Leonard Baker, children Renee Hawley and Frankie Jones, sisters Linda Roper and Gail Rotoli, brothers Leonard Baker Jr and Carlos McHaffie, grandchildren Cole Scarbrough, Chasity Canupp, and Destiny Leatherwood, and great-grandchildren...
Dorothy Pearl Hembree
Jan 21, 2021
Dorothy Hembree, age 98, passed peacefully Thursday, January 21, 2021 at UT Medical Center. She will be forever remembered for her loving heart and soul. She is preceded by her father William Rice Anderson; mother Iva Burnette Anderson; brother Harry Anderson; husband Andy Hembree; sons Robert and Danny McKinney. Dorothy is survived by her children Tom McKinney, Brenda McFall, James...
Jeffeory Fields Lawson
Jan 21, 2021
Jeff Lawson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on January 20 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold (Bud) and Shirley Lawson. Jeff will be deeply missed by his wife of over 30 years, Lisa; daughter, Whitney Maples, her husband Broderick, their children: Braylen, Brialee, and Bryson; son, Jake and his...
Kenneth Adam Kelly
Jan 21, 2021
Kenneth Adam Kelly, age 55, of Knoxville passed away suddenly Thursday January 21, 2021, at his home. He is preceded in death by his parents Kenneth Kelly, Sandra Hunley, and sister Debbie Bailey. He is survived by his brothers Mark Kelly (Michelle Magness), Pat Kelly, and Ricky (Charissa) McMillan. Family will gather at Clapps Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery Sunday...
Milbern Hutton Thomas Simcox
Jan 21, 2021
Milbern “Larry” Simcox, age 72 of Knoxville, passed away January 21, 2021. He had a great sense of humor, and spent his time as a radio disc jockey, riding his motorcycles, and loving his grandkids. He is preceded in death by his son, Michael Scott Simcox. He leaves behind his daughter, Brandye Simcox, grandsons, Micah Thomas Simcox and Joseph Nathanael...
Mary Lee Weaver
Jan 20, 2021
Mary Weaver, age 84, of Halls, Tennessee went home to be with her Heavenly father, singing praises forevermore, on January 20, 2021. She was a devoted member of Highland View Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughters; Sherry and husband Beecher Henderson and Patsy Pinion, grandsons; Randy and wife Rachel Henderson, Timmy and wife Rachel Pinion, Sammy Pinion,...
Jewell Ilene Bridges
Jan 20, 2021
Jewell Ilene Bridges, 93, of Powell TN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at home surrounded by family. She was a member of Old Pleasant Gap Baptist Church. She was such a loving and supportive mother and Mamaw. She was strong in her faith and had a voice of an angel which she shared with others together with...
Everett Eugene Oaks
Jan 20, 2021
Everett Eugene (Gene) Oaks, age 69 of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021. He was a member of Home Faith Baptist Church. He is survived by daughter, Shelley Oaks, daughter and son-in-law, Crystal and Mark Caldwell, granddaughters Kylie and Kenzie Caldwell, and brother and sister-in-law, Jackie and Louise Oaks. Per Gene's request, he will be cremated and a graveside...
Doris Jean Henderson
Jan 19, 2021
Doris Jean Henderson, age 85, went to her heavenly home on January 19, 2021. She was born September 17, 1935. She loved being around her family and grandchildren. She was diagnosed with dementia and her ability to communicate was becoming more difficult. She looked forward to attending church, however in an effort to protect her from Covid I refrained from...
Carl Winfield Warwick
Jan 19, 2021
Carl Winfield Warwick, born October 26, 1926 to Luppy Winfield and Nellie Arzetta Brewer Warwick in Anderson County TN in the Fairview Community passed away January 19, 2021. Carl was an only child and lost his dad at a very young age. Carl was blessed to have a loving mother who married Charlie Cox and helped keep the farm from...
Orville Leroy Hutcheson
Jan 19, 2021
Orville Leroy Hutcheson age, 77 of Knoxville Tennessee went to be with the Lord at 806AM Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the Waters of Clinton. He was preceded in death by his Parents W. A. and Viola Hutcheson; son Timothy Wayne Hutcheson; and Siblings, Lorella Hutcheson, J. C. Hutcheson, and Bill Hutcheson. He is survived by his Wife Linda Gail...
Dorothy Ruth Ford
Jan 19, 2021
Dorothy R. (Moyers) Ford, age 63, of Speedwell, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Parkwest Hospital. She was born in Bell County, KY on November 26th, 1957, to the late Edward and Geraldine Moyers. She was of the Christian faith and attended Boone’s Temple and Shipley Grove CGMA. Dorothy was a wife,...
Sheila Denise Gideon
Jan 18, 2021
Sheila Denise Gideon, age 53 of Knoxville, passed away January 18, 2021 with her family by her side. She was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Halls. Sheila will be remembered as a loving wife and mother and a devoted grandmother. Preceded in death by parents Roy and Joyce Smith. Survived by loving husband of 21 years, Joey; children...
David Edward Griggs
Jan 18, 2021
David E. Griggs, 68, of Powell, TN went to his heavenly home on 1/18/21 after a relatively short battle with cancer. He was at home with his wife by his side. David was preceded in death by his parents, Olin Dan and Elizabeth Griggs. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 42 years, Cheryl Griggs; brother, Lloyd Griggs;...
Linda Sue Bayless
Jan 18, 2021
Linda S. Bayless, age 73 of Knoxville, TN, met her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 18, 2021. She was a dedicated wife to the love of her life, Larry W. Bayless for 52 years who preceded her in death in 2018; and a devoted mother to the light of her life, their son, Justin. She was a member of...
Donald Lloyd Nicley
Jan 18, 2021
Donald “Donnie” Lloyd Nicley age 52 of Corryton passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Tennova North Medical Center. He was manager with O’Reilly’s Auto Parts on Western Avenue. Donnie was an avid Harley Davidson Motorcycle enthusiast. Survivors; wife, Jennifer (Beeler) Nicley “Love you more”. Beloved sons; Harrison, Hayden and Holden Wolfenbarger. Beloved in laws; Kerry and Donna Beeler. Brother...
Larry Morgan
Jan 18, 2021
Larry Morgan, age 76 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on January 18, 2021. He was a lifetime member of the NRA, and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Mr. Morgan was also a musician. He was preceded in death by his parents Norman and Mary Louise Morgan. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Morgan; daughters: Michelle (David)...
