Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Opal Pauline Rutherford
Jan 12, 2021
Opal Pauline Smith-Rutherford (known to many as Mizz Smitty), left this world this morning, January 12, 2021, to take Jesus’ hand, on the road to Glory, passing peacefully. Born in Jefferson County, TN May 19, 1927 Opal was a lifelong member of the Baptist Church. She was a devoted wife to her first love, Francis Smith, who preceded her in...
Deborah Jorgensen
Jan 12, 2021
Deborah Louise Jorgensen passed away on January 12, 2021. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio November 10, 1935. Debby was a retired registered nurse of UT Medical Center and an open-hearted woman who is preceded by her brother John and parents Ralph and Lucielle Chism. She was a member of the Oasis Institute since 1995. Debby is survived by her...
Gala Jo Mattson
Jan 11, 2021
Gala Jo Mattson, age 54 of Knoxville, Tennessee (formally of Jefferson County, Kentucky) passed away on January 11, 2021 at her home. She was a loving mother to three children and a CNA care giver to her loving husband for 38 years. Preceded in death by her mother, father and her loving husband James R. Mattson as well as her...
Mary Jane Rhodes
Jan 10, 2021
Mary O. Rhodes, age 78 of Knoxville, passed away January 10, 2021. She retired from KMIC Dr. John Blake and Dr. Phil Watson after 40+ years of service. Mary loved Sharon Baptist Church, her “GA and Acteen Girls”, singing in the choir, and her Adult 6 Sunday School Class. Preceded in death by father Robert R. Odle, mother Lois Lincoln...
Forrest Lynn Yearwood
Jan 10, 2021
Yearwood, Forrest Lynn - age 76 of Halls, entered the gates of Heaven to reside forever more with his Lord and Savior Christ Jesus. He was a faithful member of Union Baptist Church of Halls. He was a Halls High School graduate class of 1962. He retired as a Chemical Engineer and Engineering Technician from Oak Ridge. He worked and...
Betsy Ross Daniels Yarnell
Jan 10, 2021
Betsy Ross (Parker) Daniels Yarnell age 78 of Halls, passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, January 10, 2021. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church and the Blended Hearts Sunday School Class. Retired floral designer after many years of service at Baums Florist and then Fountain City Florist. Preceded in death by parents; Hazel P. Smith and Charlie...
Danny Samuel Stewart
Jan 10, 2021
Danny Stewart Sr., of Powell, TN, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, January 10, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Powell. He loved being with his family and especially loved watching his grandchildren participate in all of their sports and activities. He was employed by First Baptist Church of...
Mary Loretta (Nicely) Jessee
Jan 9, 2021
Jessee, Mary Nicely born on March 26, 1945 went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 9, 2021 following a battle with Covid 19. She was from the Knoxville area but resided with her daughter, Alicia Russell, in Maynardville, Tn. She was preceded in death by father Curtis Wade Nicely, mother Mollie Lee Nicely, sister Peggy Earl, brother...
Deborah Loraine Mccurry
Jan 8, 2021
Deborah McCurry, 60, went home to be with the Lord on January 8, 2021. She was a wonderful wife, mom, and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Nancy Vowell, and father-in-law Clarence McCurry. She is survived by her husband Bobby McCurry, children Nancy Ownby and fiancé Phillip Harbin, James (Shawna) Ownby, and Bobbie Jo McCurry,...
Thelma R. Sherrod
Jan 8, 2021
Thelma R. Lowery Sherrod, age 80 of Blaine, Tennessee passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021. She was of the Baptist faith. Thelma was a former CNA at Saint Mary's Hospital in Knoxville. She was preceded in death by her father Roy Lowery, mother, Zella Lowery and daughter-in-law, Linda Sherrod. She is survived by her son Phil Sherrod (Jennifer Sherrod),...
Kendall Eugene Jones
Jan 7, 2021
Kendall Eugene Jones, age 68, of Knoxville passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at UT Medical Center. He attended Fountain City United Methodist Church. He was employed with Graphic Creations for over 30 years. Preceded in death by parents, Kenneth and Thelma Jones. Survivors; uncle, James Redmond, and several cousins. Family and friends will meet 2:45pm Thursday, January 14, 2021...
Gary Steven Beeler
Jan 7, 2021
Gary Steven Beeler, age 64, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on January 7th 2021. Steve had a love for old cars and it showed in his dedication to build them. He loved to ride motorcycles, but the love of his life was his grandkids. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Richard and Faye Beeler,...
Donald C. Matthews
Jan 6, 2021
Donald C. Matthews (Don or Donnie), age 78, Halls resident for 49 years, passed away on January 6, 2021 of Covid complications with COPD. He is survived by beloved wife of 56 years, Judy Wilson Matthews. Children: Chris Matthews, Lisa (Mark) Matthews Keefer, Bryan (Gigi Carpenter) Matthews, Amira Matthews, and Rylan Matthews. Grandchildren: Cierra Matthews Wyrick, Zak, Noah, and Abu...
James Dale Carlisle
Jan 6, 2021
CARLISLE, JAMES DALE: (Jim) (Jimmy)- age 75 of Corryton, saw Jesus face to face at 4:38pm on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. He was a member of North Acres Baptist Church and retired in 2018 from TDOT Region 1 Garage. Jimmy was a loving husband, father, papaw, brother and uncle. A true example of honest hard work spending most of his...
Debra Kay Sliger
Jan 6, 2021
Debra Kay Sliger, age 67, passed peacefully the morning of Tuesday, January 05, 2021. She was born August 10th, 1953 in Knoxville, TN to parents George & Ada Kitts. Debbie was a loving Wife, Mother, Nana, and Friend. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her family. She was an excellent listener and a believer in Christ. Left to cherish...
Russell Summers
Jan 6, 2021
Russell Summers Jr. of Maryville passed away on January 6, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member at Piney Grove Baptist Church, Maryville and a graduate of Fulton High School. He was a United States Army Veteran. Russell retired as a service tech from Sears. Russell loved to restore antique cars; was a member of a tractor club;...
Doris G. Boone
Jan 5, 2021
Doris Boone age 77 of Fountain City passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church. Doris retired as an accountant in 1989 and then from Chick-Fil-A in 1995. She was preceded in death by her parents Herman and Louise Fletcher; husband of 50 years, Jerry Boone in...
Joe Ann Padgett Ellison
Jan 5, 2021
Joe Ann Padgett Ellison, age 86 of Knoxville passed away on January 5, 2021 At NHC of Knoxville. Joe Ann loved to play cards as well as Bingo. She was well loved by her NHC family. She was preceded in death by her parents Joe and Mary Alberta Padgett; sons Harold B. Ellison and James Herbert Ellison, Jr. grandson, David...
Henry Clarence Norris
Jan 4, 2021
Henry C. Norris, Jr. age 90 of Powell, TN, passed away January 4, 2021 from complications of COVID. There was a joyous reunion in heaven with his wife of 63 years, Tillie Norris. He was an active member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. He was very proud to be a Korean War Veteran. He attended the University of Tennessee. He...
Joy Kay Taylor
Jan 4, 2021
Joy Kay Taylor age 62 of Helenwood, Tennessee passed away suddenly Monday, January 4, 2021 at her home. She attended Oneida Church of God. One of her favorite pastimes was sewing with her grandchildren, doing for others, and spending time with her family and friends. She was a devoted mother and friend who was loved by so many. Preceded in...
