Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Joann Trice
Dec 16, 2020
JoAnn (Black) Trice age 83 of Powell, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. JoAnn was a wonderful wife and mother who was loved by all who knew her. Among her many life experiences, JoAnn worked for many years at Nancy Lynn Fashions in Bearden. She had many return customers and she loved helping others...
Frank Eldon Morris
Dec 15, 2020
Frank Eldon Morris Sr., age 93 of Corryton passed away, Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Mary Elizabeth Morris; parents John and Flossie Mae Morris and several siblings. Survived by his children Gerry Ferguson (Bill), Mary E. Fincher (Bradley), Christine Scruggs (Cliff); Frank E. Morris Jr. (Ann), Jack Morris, Amy Terry (Rick); Eleven...
Brenda Norris Chapman Monroe
Dec 14, 2020
Brenda Norris Chapman Monroe, age 77 of Knoxville, passed away December 14, 2020. She was a life-long member of Highland View Baptist Church. She was a 1961 graduate of Halls High School and retired from Levi’s after 35 years of service. Brenda had a heart of gold and a love of photography. Preceded in death by parents Jess Eugene Norris...
Mary "Betty" Elizabeth Hamilton
Dec 13, 2020
Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Hamilton, age 86, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2020 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Jones “Ham” Hamilton, and son, Stephen Allison “Steve” Ensley. Betty is survived by two daughters and their spouses, Dinah and Marcus Collins, Shelly and Stewart Terry; daughter-in-law, Ellen...
Winfred Mitchell
Dec 13, 2020
Winfred Mitchell, age 92 of Maynardville passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020. A veteran of the United States Navy serving in World War II. A longtime employee of Standard Knitting Mill and Dempster Brothers. Later in life he owned and operated Mitch’s Auto Trim. Preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Elsie Mitchell; siblings Edith Dukes, Margaret Hale,...
Laura Grace Martin
Dec 12, 2020
Laura Fuson Martin, age 83, died December 12, 2020, and is preceded in death by parents, James and Effie Fuson, and brother, Joe Fuson, of South Carolina. Survived by J. Stanley Martin, her loving husband of 64 years, daughter and son-in-law, Melinda and Bill Nichols, grandchildren, Emily and Will Nichols, and great granddaughter, Ellie. Laura leaves behind sisters, Carolyn Cope...
Buster Lynn Hogan
Dec 12, 2020
Buster Lynn Hogan age 79 of North Knoxville passed away at 2:27 p.m. Saturday, December 12, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was a member of Washington Pike Baptist Church. He was a crossing guard at Lincoln Park Elementary School and Christenberry Elementary School for 25 years. He retired from H.T. Hackney after 25 years of service....
George Neas Jones
Dec 11, 2020
George Neas Jones, Jr. age 81 of Fountain City passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was a member of Fountain City Presbyterian Church and the Good News Sunday School Class. A 1957 graduate of Gibbs High School, employed by the Knoxville Post Office for 43 years, a US Army veteran, 32 degree Mason...
Ann Mae Sherritze
Dec 11, 2020
Ann M. (Cole) Sherritze went home with Jesus in the early morning hours on Friday December 11, 2020 in Knoxville, TN. She was born November 9, 1936 in Sharps Chapel, TN the daughter of Roy and Floy (Shoffner) Cole. On March 3, 1956 she was married to the love of her life, George Sherritze who has been with Jesus since...
Zelma Geneva Foust Graham
Dec 11, 2020
Zelma Geneva Foust Graham, age 88 of Heiskell, went to her heavenly home on December 11, 2020. She was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, who were a blessing. She retired from KUB after 26 years. Zelma loved the friendships and continued fellowship they shared. You were all so special to her. She loved being outside, caring for her...
Charles Collins
Dec 11, 2020
Charles Collins, age 73 of Knoxville, born July 14, 1947, passed away December 11, 2020. Per his wishes, there will be no services. Online condolences may be left at www.mynattfh.com.
Charles Donald Mcconkey
Dec 11, 2020
Charles Donald “Don” McConkey, 85, Halls Crossroads, TN passed away peacefully in his sleep one day shy of his 86th birthday. Dad was a 1952 graduate of Halls High School. Dad was very active in the Halls Community during the ‘60s and 70’s, he was a coach for many years at Halls Community Park. He was a 50 year member...
Talbert Clark Kivett
Dec 10, 2020
Kivett, Talbert (TC) age 86 of Knoxville, passed away December 10, 2020. Preceded in death by father and mother; Conley and Alice Kivett, 6 siblings, son; Sam Kivett, daughter; Denise Ellis Smith, and grandson; Adam Ellis. He leaves behind his wife of 64 years, Barbara Kivett, son; Jason (Sabrina) Kivett, grandsons; Aaron Ellis and Tyler Kivett, 4 great-grandchildren, sister; Bernice...
Linda Lou Burkhart
Dec 9, 2020
Linda Lou Burkhart age 80 of Knoxville passed away on December 9, 2020. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Knoxville and a retired teacher from the Knox County School System. Preceded in death by parents, Harold and Inez Burkhart. She is survived by son C.H. May III, daughter and son-in-law Scarlett Ann May and Troy Sellers;...
Rebecca Kay Moore
Dec 9, 2020
Rebecca “Katie” Moore, age 49 of South Knoxville, passed away December 9, 2020. She was a member of Community Baptist Church. Preceded in death by grandparents; Jack and Jane Julian, and Gwen and Vernon Moore, father; Ted Moore, sister; Cassie Shown, aunt; Janie Witt, and cousins; Randy and Carla McGill. She is survived by brother; Sammy Moore, sister; Heather Shaffer,...
Patricia Jean Dinwiddie
Dec 9, 2020
Patricia Jean Dinwiddie, age 55, of Knoxville Tn went to be with the lord on December 9, 2020. She was preceded in death by Father William Cordy; Brother, Billy Cordy; Son, Paul Dinwiddie; Daughter, Jennifer Paxton. She is survived by her son Timothy Dinwiddie; Mother, Mildred Cordy; Brother, Vernon Cordy; Sister, Gail Payne; and several grandchildren. The family will receive...
Patsy Ann Edwards
Dec 9, 2020
Patsy Ann Edwards, age 72 of Knoxville, passed away suddenly Wednesday, December 9, 2020. She was of the Baptist Faith. Preceded in death by parents Herbert and Dorothy Varner. Husband, Billy Edwards. Survivors; 2 daughters; Lisa (Ronald) Malone, and Jamie Eriksen, Son; Brian (Sharon) Stansberry, Brothers; Steven (Patricia) Varner and Gary Varner, Sisters; Pam (Dennis) Penland and Sandra (Jay) Edington,...
James Daniels
Dec 9, 2020
James “Reed” Daniels, age 38 of Knoxville, passed away December 9, 2020. Reed graduated from Central High School, Class of 2000. He was of the Christian faith, and a computer genius with a great sense of humor, who could be described as compassionate, giving, brave, and witty. Preceded in death by father Danny Daniels, and grandfather James Bud Witt. He...
Marjorie Louella Williams Ridenour
Dec 8, 2020
Marjorie Louella Williams Ridenour, Age 94 of Halls went to be with the Lord peacefully surrounded by her loving children on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. Margie was of Baptist faith and a member of Black Oak Baptist Church, which she built with her husband Joe Ridenour. Margie attended Halls High School. She co-founded Ridenour Home Builders and Supply in 1958...
