Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Georgia (Winona) Lester
Aug 6, 2020
Georgia (Winona) Lester, age 93 of Knoxville, passed away at 8:07am on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at her home. Member of Walridge Baptist Church. She retired from Home Federal Bank after 40 years as Vice President and Assistant Branch Manager. Preceded in death by parents Rose and Horace Lester; brothers Philip Lester and Paul Lester; sisters Evelyn (Sis) Lester, Alice...
Jennifer Gail Paxton
Aug 6, 2020
Jennifer Gail Paxton age 36 of Knoxville passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020. Preceded in death by Maternal Grandfather; William Cordy, Brother; Paul Dinwiddie and uncle; Billy Cordy. Survivors; children, Skylar, Bobby, Angel, Mark, Cherish, Patricia and Eli. Mother; Patricia Dinwiddie, Brother; Tim (Samantha) Dinwiddie, Grandmother, Mildred Cordy. The family will receive friends from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. Saturday,...
Johnny Jones
Aug 5, 2020
Johnny E. Jones, age 81, of Halls formerly of the Gibbs community, passed away peacefully at his home 3:00pm Wednesday, August 5, 2020, surrounded by his family. He attended Graveston Baptist Church and faithfully read his bible daily. He was a 1957 graduate of Gibbs High School. He was the owner of Jones Refrigeration for many years. He was an...
Susan Marie Weeks
Aug 5, 2020
Susan Marie Weeks, age 67 of Knoxville passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Born in Pierce County, Washington in 1953. Preceded in death by her parents, James and Frances Weeks; sister, Cheryl Ridge. Left to cherish the memories of Susan are her daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Steven Carr; grandchildren, DaShawn Carr and Amber Carr; great grandchild, Johnnie Munsey. The...
Jackie Lynn Holt
Aug 4, 2020
Jackie Lynn Holt age 67, of Powell passed away 9:38 am Tuesday August 4, 2020 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a very brilliant and skilled man who was greatly loved. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles in Powell and the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1560. His grandchildren were the light of...
Helen Jean Smith
Aug 4, 2020
Helen Jean Stroud Smith passed away peacefully on August 4, 2020, at Carrick Glen Senior Living in Mt. Juliet, TN. Helen was a lifelong resident of Knoxville until she moved to Lebanon in 2015. She is survived by daughters Jackie Andersen (Tricia), of Brownwood, TX, Jan Young, of Fort Myers, FL, and Jill Trapp (Wayne), of Lebanon, TN; grandchildren, Joshua...
Aubie Hazel Nelson
Aug 4, 2020
Aubie Tindell Nelson -age 91, of Knoxville passed away August 4, 2020. She was a member of Unity Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents Walter and Lurena Tindell and husband William Lee Nelson, Jr. Survivors include: sons and daughters-in-law Dean and Elizabeth Nelson, Tony and Jackie Nelson, Joel and Tammy Nelson; daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Wayne Bolinger; grandchildren:...
Raymond Kelley Kennedy
Aug 3, 2020
Raymond “Ray” Kelley Kennedy departed this life Friday, July 31, 2020 unexpectedly at the age of 40 years old while working at a job he loved. No matter the woes he had, he always found something to love about everything he did. He was preceded in death by Maternal Grandparents, Carol and Phyllis Halpin, and paternal Papaw, Otis Kyle Kennedy,...
Mary Magdalane Walden
Aug 3, 2020
Our beloved mother and grandmother, Mary Magdelene "Maggie" Walden passed from this world on Aug. 3, after a lengthy illness. She was lovingly cared for at the home of her granddaughter, Shawna Walden and was surrounded by her children at the bedside as she spent her last moments in this world. Maggie, as she was called by her loved ones,...
Horst Saegebrecht
Aug 3, 2020
Horst Saegebrecht, age 79, of Corryton,TN, went on to be with the Lord August 3, 2020. Horst was a loving Father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by wife, Carolyn Saegebrecht, son, Dieter Saegebrecht and daughter, Doris Kimball. Survivors include son, Larry Saegebrecht and wife Susie, daughter, Michelle Atkins and husband John, grandchildren, Angel, Amanda, Dieto, Samantha, Allen and...
Mildred Ruth Wallace
Aug 2, 2020
Mildred Ruth Wallace, age 96 of Fountain City, passed away at 8:50 pm on Sunday, August 2, 2020. Member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City, the Metcalf Sunday School Class and the Wednesday Knitting Club at Central Baptist Church. She was an employee of Baums Florist and she was a barber with her husband Ray at Fountain City Barber...
Virginia Cleveland Schubert
Aug 1, 2020
Virginia Cleveland Schubert, age 76, of Knoxville, passed away August 1, 2020. She was a member of Graveston Baptist Church and had retired from UT Medical Center after 27 years of service. Virginia was preceded in death by parents, Poe & Dora Cleveland, brothers, Robert & Dallas Cleveland, and sister, Georgia Cleveland. Survivors include husband, Donald Schubert, daughters, Kim Pitts...
Daniel Lee Baker
Aug 1, 2020
Daniel Lee Baker, born October 24, 1946 in Knoxville, TN, passed away August 1, 2020 in Pigeon Forge, TN. Preceded in death by parents John Baker and Eula Effinore “Effie” Wilson Baker, brothers John Wayne and George Caswell Baker. Survived by children Katrina (Shawn) Ousley (Bristow, VA), Jeff (Jennifer) Baker (Maryville, TN), grandchildren Saylor, Tristan and Camden Ousley, Hamilton, Wilson,...
Sammy Joe Bounds
Aug 1, 2020
Sammy Joe Bounds, 70, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, August 1, 2020. Sam was a proud Marine Corps veteran, Vietnam veteran and retired with 23 years devotion to the Corps. Sam also retired from the Knox County District Attorney’s office. He is preceded in death by his father Eugene Bounds, mother Laura Bounds, and brother Bobby Bounds. He...
Roger Kenneth Witt
Jul 31, 2020
Roger Kenneth Witt, age 73 of Knoxville passed away on July 31, 2020. A graduate of Fulton High School and a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of Charles H. McKinney Lodge #433, The American Legion Post 0172 (Clinton) and Amvets Post 2 (Oak Ridge). Member of Lincoln Park Baptist Church. Retired from CNS Y12 with...
Faye Hutchison
Jul 31, 2020
Faye Hutchison age 77 of Knoxville passed away Friday, July 31, 2020. She worked as a nail tech at the Lion’s Den for many years. Preceded in death by her parents George and Weltha Hoskins and several siblings; husband David Hutchison. Survived by her children Darrell Adams, Tina Bunch; Chris Adams (Alana); grandchildren Monica, Curtis, Randy, Mandy, Laci; five great...
James Earl Long
Jul 31, 2020
James Earl Long passed away peacefully July 31, 2020. Jim was born and raised in Knoxville and had many childhood friends whom he stayed in contact with but the most beloved friend of all and constant companion was Margaret (Peggy) DiPalo. He was preceded in death by wife Diana Long, parents Margaret Ellen and Hobert Long, sister Carol Darden, niece...
Julian Osborne
Jul 30, 2020
Julian Osborne, 18 yrs old, passed away July 30, 2020. She was a 2019 High School Graduate, currently enrolled at Walters State and was ready to take on the world. Julian loved adventure, outdoor activities and being with her friends. She leaves behind the love of her life Derek Norris and furbaby Molly. Her smile was contagious and will be...
Mary Ann Tharpe
Jul 30, 2020
Mary Ann (Needham) Tharpe died peacefully at her home in Fountain City, a suburb of Knoxville, Tenn., on July 30, 2020. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease eight years ago, but did not suffer. She was able to remain in her home of 60+ years during that time thanks to the loving care of her niece, Robin Delph, Miranda Corum...
Charles Robert Hayes
Jul 30, 2020
Charles Robert Hayes, 74, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2020 surrounded by his family. A devoted great-grandfather, grandfather, father and friend, “Rob” will be admirably remembered by his many girls, beloved son, and great-grandson. He was preceded in death by parents Von and Laura Hayes and wife of 45 amazing years, Patricia “Patsy” Hayes. There is no greater...
