Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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...
Frederick Eugene Phalen
Dec 28, 2020
Fred Phalen, age 85, of Knoxville, TN passed away Monday December 28, 2020. He was a member of All Saint’s Catholic Parish. Fred was an avid golfer, champion spider solitaire player, and a fan of classic country music. Fred joined the Navy at age 17, and reenlisted with the Army where he rose through the ranks to retire as a...
James E. Capps
Dec 27, 2020
James E. Capps, age 74 of Knoxville, passed away December 27, 2020. He was a loving, caring person who loved UT Football. He is preceded in death by brother Roger Capps, and sister Sherry Vittatoe. He leaves behind his wife Mary Capps, daughters; Wendy Gideon and Kelly Gideon, and grandchildren; Brandon Nance, Jr., Madison Gideon, Isaiah Covington, Jonah Covington, and...
Amy Sophia Carlson
Dec 27, 2020
Amy Sophia Carlson, age 61 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on December 27, 2020 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents Donald and Constance Baldwin. Survivors include her companion, Jeff Carlson; son, John Schofield along with her grandson Logan and many special friends. Amy loved being artistic and loved to color, read,...
Charles Allen Bowling
Dec 27, 2020
Charles Allen Bowling, Sr. age 65 of Corryton passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 27, 2020 at his home. He was born July 10, 1955 and was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Lula Mae (Tootsie) Bowling, brother James Bowling. Survived by son, Chad Bowling and fiancé Brooke, Daughter, Brittany Bowling and fiancé Robert. Brother,...
Carl Edward Raby
Dec 27, 2020
Carl Edward Raby, age 73, of Corryton went home to be with the Lord on December 27, 2020. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was a Viet Nam Veteran serving in the United States Army. He was a member of New Beginnings Baptist Church where he especially loved his men’s bible study class. Preceded in death...
Judith A. Huiting
Dec 27, 2020
Judith “Judy” A. Huiting, age 73 of Knoxville, passed away December 27, 2020. She was a member of Sharon Baptist Church where she loved her church family. Judy was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She also enjoyed traveling with her husband. Preceded in death by mother and father; Gertrude and Harvey Warren, granddaughter Sierra Huiting, and first husband Michael...
Turner Lee Collins
Dec 27, 2020
On Sunday, December 27, 2020, Turner Lee Collins, Jr., loving husband and father of four, passed away at the age of 78 at U.T. Hospital. He was a resident of Maple Court Senior Living and passed away from complications of COVID-19 and pneumonia. At this moment he sees face to face whom he loved with all his heart. Turner is...
Devin James Marshall
Dec 26, 2020
Devin Marshall, age 20 of Knoxville, passed away December 26, 2020, during the early morning hours. Devin was an amazing soul, with a huge personality. He was fighting battles that young ones never should have to face. Devin was the person that you would call when your having a bad day, because he could make you laugh and brighten your...
John Alson Idol
Dec 26, 2020
John Alson Idol age 77 of Clinton originally from Knoxville passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Reunion Baptist Church and Superintendent of Sunday School, Deacon, and Song Leader at church. Retired from Fisher Auto Parts. Preceded in death by parents; Elmer and Grace Idol, Sister; Brenda Faye Idol Lamontagne,...
Ray Edward Orick
Dec 26, 2020
Ray Edward Orick, age 81, passed away on December 26, 2020, at his home. He is a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is preceded in death by his wife Marlene Booker Orick, parents Victor Orick and Maggie Lindsey Orick, and sister Hazel Farris. He is survived by his son Jimmy...
Dennis Roland Tabler
Dec 25, 2020
Dennis Roland Tabler, born July 24, 1933, passed away December 25, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents Paul and Grace Dalton Tabler, and his wonderful, loving wife of 64 years Barbara Fleming Tabler. He is survived by his sons Jeffery and Douglas (Teresa) Tabler; grandsons Zachary (Maddy), Kole, Cameron, and Samuel Tabler. He was a member of...
Timothy Matthew Smith
Dec 25, 2020
Timothy Matthew Smith, age 55 of Knoxville, passed away December 25, 2020. Preceded in death by mother Betty Louise Lenear, father Claude Eugene Smith Sr., and brother Dennis Edward “Eddie” Smith. Survived by children Elisha Renee` Smith (Chris), Kathleen Elizabeth Smith, Matthew Kyle Smith, and Tiffany Nicole Smith, grandchildren Serenity, Amberlyn, Jazzmynn, Jade, and Cheyenne, sister LeAnn Maples (Chris), brothers...
James D. Rutledge
Dec 24, 2020
James D. (Casey) Rutledge-92, entered his eternal home December 24, 2020. Preceded in death by wife Helen Gray Rutledge, daughter Sharon Howerton, infant son Donald Eric. Survived by sons: Dennis (Debbie), Alan, Keith (Carolyn), Leslie (Rebecca), 7 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, wife Mildred M. Rutledge, step-children: Dennis Maples (Wendy), Sandra Cuskey, Donna Maples, 5 step-grandchildren, 4 step-great grandchildren. Special thanks to...
Steven Anthony Thurman
Dec 24, 2020
Steven Anthony Thurman age 28 of Powell, Tn went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 24, 2020. Steven was humble and athletic, making not only physical activities look easy, but also a prime example of how a kind and unbiased human should act and he did it with ease. He wasn't the same as everybody else and...
Freddie Dills
Dec 23, 2020
Freddie Dills Sr., age 66 of Powell, Tennessee passes away on December 23, 2020. Mr. Dills was of the Baptist faith and was an avid bowler and loved to fish. He was preceded in death by his parents Fred and JoAnn Dills; daughter Tonya Dills; brothers Robert and Jimmy and sisters Teresa and Connie. He loved and cherished his family....
