Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Russell Lee Jeffers
Dec 23, 2020
Russell Lee Jeffers age 29 of Knoxville passed away December 23, 2020. He was known as “The life of the party” and enjoyed fishing, working on cars with his mom and dad, wading in creeks, raising reptiles, being adventurist and being messy. He was employed by Two Men and a Truck Moving company. Preceded in death by great grandmother Celia...
Ruth Emma Harris
Dec 23, 2020
Ruth Emma Harris, age 68, passed away December 23, 2020 after battling a long illness. She was born May 16, 1952 in Hettinger, North Dakota to Ed and Mabel Ehresman. While working her way through college, Ruth married David Harris in May 1972 who preceded her in death in 2010. Ruth was also preceded in death by a sister, Pat...
Ronald Paul Owens
Dec 23, 2020
Ronald Paul Owens, age 66 of Corryton, passed away December 23, 2020. Preceded in death by parents Bill and Wanda Rouse, brother Christopher Merle Owens, and daughter Maria Delores Ponce. Survived by daughters Wanda Jane Castillo and Susan Gayle Schwinn, sisters Mary Gayle Rouse and Charlene Armstrong, girlfriend Janice Brabson, and other extended family. Per his request, no services will...
Sam Cook
Dec 23, 2020
Sam Cook, age 90 of Knoxville, passed away December 23, 2020. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. Sam was born in Elkmont, TN in what is now the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, laughing, and telling stories. Sam made many dear friends throughout his life and never stopped making new ones. He...
Thomas Michael Campbell
Dec 23, 2020
Thomas Michael “Mikey” Campbell, 62, passed away on December 23, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Martha Campbell. He is survived by his daughter Jessie Campbell and fiancé Andy McBride, sister Mitzi (Gary) Childress, nieces Lacy (Zach) Krager and Katy (Matt) Hinkley, great-niece Ava Grace Krager, great-nephews Thomas Krager and Trevor Hinkley, aunt Patricia McKinyon,...
Ralph Harold Andersen
Dec 22, 2020
Ralph H. Andersen, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. He enjoyed tinkering with all things electronic and building hobby planes, cars and trucks. Ralph served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was hardworking, well respected, humorous, and loved spending time with his friends. He is preceded in...
Jimmy Eugene Toole
Dec 21, 2020
Jimmy Eugene Toole age 67 of Knoxville passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at UT Medical Center. Retired from UT Vet School after 30 years of service and of the Baptist faith. Jimmy was a simple man who enjoyed being outdoors, sitting on his patio, fishing and hiking. His greatest joy in life were his wife of 45 years and...
Jane Mclean
Dec 21, 2020
Jane W. McLean, age 97, passed away Monday, December 21,2020 in Louisville, KY. She was a 61-year resident of Fountain City, living in the wonderful home that her husband designed and built for her, until she moved to Louisville in 2012 to be near her loved ones. Jane was born in Petersburg, VA to the late Artie and Cecil Worsham....
Eddie Baker
Dec 20, 2020
Eddie Baker, age 73 of Knoxville, Tennessee, and formally of Warriormine, West Virginia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 20, 2020, following a long battle with Black Lung Disease. He fought a good fight, he kept the faith. He is preceded in death by his Father and Mother, the Reverend Virgil Baker and Leona Reedy...
Donald Lynn Hobby
Dec 20, 2020
Donald Lynn Hobby Sr. age 84 of East Knoxville, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Tennova North Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born July 15, 1936 to the late Rufus Earl and Rosalee Hobby and a member of Olivet Baptist Church. He and his wife Patricia were the operators of Hobby’s Paint and Body Shop...
Clayton Dennis Trent
Dec 20, 2020
Clayton Dennis Trent March 5, 1955 - December 20,2020 Clayton Trent age 65 of Knoxville, passed away on December 20, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents Walter and Alvertie Trent, brothers and sisters Clarence Trent, Dorothy (Herron), Wayne, Luke, Winfield, Orville, Sue and Norman E. Trent. Survivors include his sister Clara M. Young (Ed); daughter Shannon D. Norman and...
Thelma Burnette Dishner
Dec 19, 2020
Thelma Burnett Dishner, age 82 of Knoxville departed this life and met Jesus, her Lord and Savior face to face Saturday, December 19, 2020. A 60 year member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Burnett served there for many years by singing in a quartet and joining in Saturday night singings and revivals. Burnett served the Lord with gladness. She loved...
Lester Harlan Underwood
Dec 19, 2020
Lester H. Underwood age 76 of Strawberry Plains passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020. He was of the Baptist faith. He was the owner of B&G Motors, Lester is preceded in death by his parents, James Sr. and Velma Fraze Underwood; sons, Mark Anthony Underwood and Lester Jr. (Tiger) Underwood. He is succeeded by his beloved fiancé Bonnie Hitch; daughter,...
Christopher John Ross Willett
Dec 19, 2020
Christopher John Ross Willett, 25, passed away after a strong fight with Covid-19 on December 19, 2020. He was a proud employee of Ingles in Powell. He was an avid video gamer, and he loved his animals, and he greatly enjoyed reading. He is preceded in death by his grandfather Stephen L. Smith and his spouse Betty Smith, grandmother Ruth...
Charles Edward Turner
Dec 17, 2020
Charles Edward Turner, age 58 of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020. He is preceded in death by his wife of 34 years Patricia “Darlene” Turner, mother; Wilma Bell, father; Robert Turner and brother Terry Turner. Charles is survived by his daughters Becky and Angela Turner, granddaughter; Lucabella McCurry, brothers; Robert Turner, Mark Byrd and George Byrd, sisters;...
Russell C. Troutman
Dec 17, 2020
Russell “Rusty” Troutman, age 57, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully, with his wife by his side as he entered the gates of Heaven, on December 17, 2020. He was the owner and operator of Troutman’s Hot Rod Shop, where he restored antique and classic cars. Rusty holds many awards for his craftsmanship. He was also an avid dart and corn...
Ronald Kent Sample
Dec 17, 2020
Ronald Kent Sample, age 65 of Powell, passed away on December 17, 2020. He was a member of Savannah Bay Baptist Church in Ootlewah, TN and was attending Anchor Holds Baptist Church in Knoxville. Ron was a loving and devoted husband, brother, and grandfather, who enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid fisherman. He was a gospel singer and songwriter...
Thomas Matthew Milani
Dec 16, 2020
Thomas Matthew “Matt” Milani passed away in his sleep on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at the age of 46 years. He has been reunited with his father Winston Tracy Milani, mother Judy Wall Milani, and spouse Rachel Milani. The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Matt. He had the uncanny ability to find happiness in his daily activities...
Glenda Joyce Berry
Dec 16, 2020
Glenda J. Berry, age 77 of Corryton, passed away 12:21pm Wednesday, December 16, 2020. She was a member of Ridgeview Heights Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents; Elizabeth and Tommy Goodman. Survivors; husband of 56 years Rev. Ronnie Berry. Sons; Tommy (Constance) Berry, Roger (Shannon) Berry. Daughter; Denise (Don) O’Dell. Grandchildren; Matthew (Kaitlyn) Berry, Devin O’Dell, and Dylan O’Dell....
