Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Dora Esther Peterson
Jan 4, 2021
Dora Esther Peterson age 90 of Knoxville passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021. Member of Ridgeview Baptist Church. Preceded in death by son Rex B. Peterson. Survivors; husband, David Gene Peterson. Son and daughter in law; David Joe and Jenny Peterson. Grandchildren, Bryan Peterson, Michael Cory Peterson and Savannah Love. Funeral service 1:30 P.M. Thursday, January 7, 2021 Mynatt...
Peggy Ann Campbell
Jan 4, 2021
Peggy Ann (Jones) Campbell age 91passed away Monday January 4, 2021. Member of First Baptist Church, Fountain City. Preceded in death by husband of over 50 years, John Campbell and son, Jonathan Mark Campbell. Survivors; daughter and son in law, Kathy and Jerry King. Grandchildren, Chris (Kristie) King, Josh (Maggie) King and Justin King. Great Grandchildren, Kaycee, Emily, and Alex....
Janice Ann Lamb
Jan 2, 2021
Janice Ann Lamb of Knoxville, 67, left this earth to be with her Heavenly Father on January 2, 2021 at UT Medical Center with her children by her side. Janice was a beloved member of Union Baptist Church of Halls. Janice taught a Sunday school class and showed her love of music, as the church pianist, for over twenty years....
Irene B. Henson
Jan 2, 2021
Irene B. Henson, age 88 of Knoxville, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on January 2, 2021. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald C. Henson; parents W.C. and Mada Elizabeth Bower, and son-in-law Randy Roggeman. She is survived by her daughters: Beth Roggeman, Paula Wright, Phyllis Faulkner...
Johnny Ray Collins
Jan 1, 2021
Johnny Ray Collins (Scooby Doo), age 59 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord January 1, 2021. He was a beloved Daddy and Pap, and a blessing to all who knew him. A member and trustee of Dante Baptist Church; and a simple, country man who was always joking and happy. Johnny was a truck driver, and enjoyed...
Linda Kaye Bradshaw
Jan 1, 2021
Linda Kaye Bradshaw, age 69 of Maynardville, passed away January 1, 2021. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She had a love for life, and enjoyed drawing, camping, and traveling. She is preceded in death by her father; Arlin Pierce Norton, brother; Arlin Bobby Norton, grandmother; Vada Hoffman, and niece; Kristen Norton. She leaves behind her husband of...
David John Graves
Jan 1, 2021
“DJ” David John Graves, age 35 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord January 1, 2021. He was a loving father, a beloved brother, and a fabulous son. He had a passion for working out, and a heart for serving people. His time was spent serving and ministering to others, and sharing his love for the Lord. DJ...
Ruby Lee Spencer
Jan 1, 2021
Ruby Spencer, 89, of North Knoxville, lost her battle with COVID on New Year’s Day. She was the youngest of eleven children born to Adam Grant Oaks and Gertrude Geneva Allred of Union County. She was married to Hugh Spencer for 49 years until his death in 1999. Together they had three children: Gary (Jamie) Spencer, Connie (Jerry) Arnwine, and...
William Franklin Fraker
Dec 31, 2020
William Franklin (Bill) Fraker, 90 of Knoxville, TN was suddenly called to his heavenly home and Savior Lord Jesus Christ when his heart stopped on New Year’s Eve, Thursday, December 31, 2020. He was the third child born to Letha and Douglas Fraker and grew up on Broadway in Fountain City, TN. Bill, as he was called by his family...
Harry England
Dec 31, 2020
Harry Lee England, 93, passed away at his home on December 31, 2020. Harry was a war veteran and saw frontline action in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He was a decorated marksman and muzzleloader. Harry turned his love of hunting, fishing, and farming into a way of providing for his family. He maintained three vegetable...
Wilma Jean Drinnon (Miller)
Dec 31, 2020
Wilma Jean Drinnon (Miller), age 68 of Knoxville, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 31, 2020, at home surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by parents Charles and Cora (Humphrey) Miller and infant sisters Caroline and Angela. Wilma is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Rev. Ernest Drinnon, children Elena...
Carol Faye Moody
Dec 30, 2020
Carol Faye Moody age 74 of Powell passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Tennova North Medical Center. She was of the Baptist Faith. Carol was a born caretaker. She was a proud nurse at Fort Sander’s Regional Medical Center for over 20 years. Preceded in death by husband Charles William Moody, parents, Carl Sr. and Esther Cardwell. Survivors daughter...
Donald Ray Norton
Dec 30, 2020
Donald Ray Norton former employee of Aisin Automotive of 15 years, and a lifelong resident of Union County, passed away after a long battle with cancer on December 30,2020 in his home. Donald was born December 29, 1958. HE was a strong willed, hard working man, master of all trades who specialized in wood work. Donald was a man of...
David Brian Sharp
Dec 30, 2020
David "Brian" Sharp, age 42 of Knoxville passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2020. Brian was a Master Plumber and owner of Drain Surgeon. He had a such a loving heart! (Love you Always!) He was deeply loved by everyone who knew him and he never met a stranger. He was preceded in death by his father William Sharp; sister...
Steven Ray Troutt
Dec 29, 2020
Steven Troutt, age 54 of Knoxville, passed away December 29, 2020. Preceded in death by parents Lloyd and Della Troutt and sister Cheryl Norton. Survived by brothers Lloyd “Buddy” Troutt Jr. and Luther Troutt, sister Lynette Duncan, daughter Kayla Troutt, grandson Liam Jackson, brothers-in-law David Norton and Rev. Larry Duncan, sisters-in-law Paula Troutt and Ginger Troutt. Family will receive friends...
Venita Gail Lequire
Dec 29, 2020
Venita Gail LeQuire age 65 of Knoxville went to be with our Lord Jesus Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Venita was a of Baptist Faith and a member Union Baptist Church of Halls. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother that enjoyed life to the fullest. She loved her church and church family....
Lewis Scotty Chandler
Dec 29, 2020
On Tuesday morning, December 29, 2020, Scotty Chandler, 53, passed away at his home. Scotty was the owner of Chandler Heating & Air. His passions were riding his motorcycle and hunting in Virginia with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father and stepmother, Donald and Ann Chandler; grandparents, Lewis and Hilda Chandler and Janie Cain....
Robert H. Elwood
Dec 28, 2020
Robert H. Elwood Sr. born August 30, 1942, passed away December 28, 2020 at U.T. Hospital. Robert was a 52 year member of the Shekinah Masonic Lodge #524 F & AM. He served as a deacon in New Beverly Baptist Church since 2003 and then as Chairman of Deacons since 2013. Preceded in death by daughter Cynthia Maria Elwood. Robert...
Wanda Wilmouth Waring
Dec 28, 2020
Wanda Joyce Jo Anna Wilmouth Waring passed away at her home early Monday morning 28 December 2020, after a brief illness. Her daughter and grandson were by her side. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee on 9 March 1939. She was 81 and a member of New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Luttrell, TN. Wanda was a graduate of Horace Maynard High School...
