Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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)...
Toby Jay Keiser
Jan 18, 2021
Toby Jay Keiser, age 54 of Knoxville, passed away January 18, 2021. He proudly and honorably served in the Navy and Army National Guard. Toby served as a Patrolman for the Knox County Sherriff’s department for 28 years before retiring and rejoining the force as a Warrant Officer in October 2020. He will be remembered for his kind, generous heart,...
Eddie Ricky Hensley
Jan 17, 2021
Eddie Ricky Hensley, age 59, passed away peacefully at home January 17, 2021. He attended Pratts Chapel Church. He loved spending time camping on the lake. He is proceeded in death by his parents James Fizzer and Bonnie Foster; brothers David Hensley, Larry Hensley, and Wayne Hensley; sisters Margaret Ray and Barbara Anderson. He is survived by beloved daughters Sarah...
Betty K. Nelson
Jan 17, 2021
Nelson, Betty Jean Kivett, age 91, born December 30, 1929, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Parkwest Hospital. She was born in Okotoks, Alberta, Canada, where her father was drilling for oil. She graduated from Halls High School in 1948, and was part of the cheerleading squad for the Red Devils. Afterward, she attended Draughans Business College, after which...
Laverne Helton
Jan 17, 2021
LaVerne Douglas Helton, age 59 of Maynardville passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021. A member of Shepard of the Hills Baptist Church. She loved her church and teaching the children and being a positive influence in their life. LaVerne enjoyed fishing and camping and loving on her animals and spent much of her time crocheting “gifts” for many ministries and...
Lillian Weber
Jan 16, 2021
Lillian (Stevens) Weber Crawford, age 88 of Knoxville, TN went to be with Jesus on January 16, 2021. She was born in Danville, KY on August 4, 1932. Lillian was loved by so many, as she had a host of friends and family. She retired from the University of KY after 30 years. Preceded in death by son, Jerry Young;...
Richard Brininger
Jan 16, 2021
Richard “Dick” Brininger, age 89 of Knoxville, TN, passed away January 16, 2021. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Powell. Preceded in death by mother Evelyn Wesch, sister Judy Kaylor, and brother Gary Brenneman. Survived by wife of 64 years Margie (Bish) Brininger, daughters Linda (Mike) Stelter and Connie (Mike) Stern (Columbia Maryland), grandson Jarred Earle, granddaughter...
Ronald Edward Tipton
Jan 16, 2021
Ronald Edward Tipton, longtime warehouseman for Tindells Building Supply, passed away peacefully at home late Saturday, January 16th from complications of cancer surrounded by his family. He was 66 years old. Ronnie was a member of Myers Grove Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Big Ron enjoyed working in the yard and spending time on the...
Alaina "Simone" Cantrell
Jan 15, 2021
Alaina “Simone” Cantrell (Granny), age 63 of Knoxville, passed away January 15, 2021. Simone retired from Lakeshore Mental Health Institution and was proud of her time spent working with veterans. She enjoyed camping, hiking, and white-water kayaking. She is preceded in death by her husband; Bill Cantrell, daughter; Autumn “Brandi” Strader, mother and father; Mae and Bill Gregg, and brother;...
Zola Marie Blair
Jan 15, 2021
Zola Marie Blair, age 82 of Corryton passed away Friday, January 15, 2020 at her home. Preceded in death by her parents Sam and Lavesta Damewood; son Gary Buckner; sister June Damewood. Zola is survived by her husband Jimmy Blair; son Darrell (Renee`) Buckner; brothers Horace (Denise) Damewood and Carl (Linda) Damewood; her special sisters-in-law Sharon Edgar, Norma Elben, Linda...
Gary Richard Piedot
Jan 15, 2021
Gary Richard Piedot, age 90 of Knoxville, passed away on January 15, 2021. Gary served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict where he was stationed in Key West, Fl and met the love of his life and wife of 69 years, Mary Lou. Preceded in death by mother and father, Dorothy and Ted C Piedot, brother, Rodney...
Betty Jo Hatfield
Jan 15, 2021
Betty Jo Hatfield, age 85 of Knoxville, passed away January 15, 2021. She was a woman of God, as well as a loving mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her mother and father; Julia and Adrian Powell, brothers; Donald Powell and Ronald Powell, and husband; Robert Allen Hatfield. She leaves behind her son; John Earl Hatfield, and...
Clay Calloway Smith
Jan 14, 2021
Clay Calloway Smith, age 84 of Knoxville, passed away January 14, 2021. He was a member of Highland View Baptist Church. Clay worked at Midway Barbershop for 38 years. He has many hobbies including fishing, boating, and playing guitar. Clay will be remembered as a loving husband. Survived by loving wife of 17 years Helen Smith, step-son Mark Connley, step-grandson...
Donald Eugene Stout
Jan 14, 2021
Donald Stout, age 63 of Knoxville, passed away January 14, 2021. He was the chairman of the deacon board at American Baptist Church. Donald was a man of God, as well as a loving husband and father. He is preceded in death by his mother and father; Betty Ann and Elmer Reid Stout, and sister; Penny Anita Blair. He leaves...
Stephen Douglas Campbell
Jan 14, 2021
Stephen (Steve) Douglas Campbell, age 54 passed away on January 14, 2021 at Park West Hospital. Preceded in death by father Ray E. Campbell, mother Judy Marie Campbell, brother Glenn Campbell. Survivors include his brother, Scott Campbell and wife Tammy; niece Trinity Campbell; nephew Matthew Tate Kirby and step-mother Betty Campbell. The family would like to thank the nurses and...
Betty Clark Mynatt Besecker
Jan 13, 2021
Betty Clark Mynatt Besecker passed away January 13, 2021. Betty was a resident of Knoxville until she moved to Dayton, Ohio where she met her husband of 35 years, Bob. After retiring from General Motors, they settled back in Knoxville until his passing in 2014. She worked for many doctors over the years. Betty was an avid sports fanatic and,...
Jared Lee Henry
Jan 13, 2021
Jared Lee Henry, age 47, of Coalfield, Tennessee (formerly of Scott County, TN) passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. He was born on March 9, 1973 to Dolphus and Brenda Pemberton Henry. Jared was married to Christina (Reynolds) Henry for 23 years. His children, Leeah Marie and Austin Jared (AJ), were loved beyond measure and were the light of...
Mary Ellen Leopper
Jan 13, 2021
Mary Ellen Leopper, age 81 of Knoxville, passed away January 13, 2021. She was of the Baptist faith. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by husband Ralph Lynn Leopper; sisters Bobbie, Brenda, and Evelyn; brother Donald. Survived by son David and wife Renee Leopper; daughter Misty Leopper; granddaughters Stacey Leopper, Crystal (Dwayne) Segar,...
Norma Faye Atkins
Jan 12, 2021
Norma Faye Thomas Atkins, age 75 of Knoxville, TN, passed away January 12, 2021. She was a 60 + year member of Clear Springs Baptist Church in Corryton,TN, where she was saved at a young age by the grace of Jesus and was an employee of Lakeshore Mental Health for 20 years. Norma enjoyed watching the Lady Vols and loved...
Patricia Ann Beeler
Jan 12, 2021
Patricia Ann (Warren) Beeler age 74 of Corryton went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. She was a faithful member of her church, Buffat Heights Baptist Church and the Senior Adult Sunday School Class. She was a loving wife, wonderful mother and marvelous grandmother. Preceded in death by her mother and father; Helen H. and...
