Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Alex Iusan
Dec 7, 2020
Alex “Sandu” Iusan On Monday, December 7, 2020, Alex Iusan suddenly passed away surrounded by his loved ones in Spring Hill, FL. He was born on September 1, 1945 in Aluniș, Romania to Joseph and Maria Iusan. He was one of twelve children. He is survived by his siblings: Virgil, Nita, Lena, and Ioan. Alex is survived by his wife...
David Camp Woodall
Dec 7, 2020
On December 7th, David Camp Woodall (Woody, “Pepaw”), of Knoxville, age 86 won his battle with dementia. Preceded and now reunited with parents Ira D. and Eva Camp Woodall, brother Bliss Woodall, brother in-law Paul Wood, and infant granddaughter Julie Michelle Woodall. Survived by loving wife of 65 years Bobbie Woodall, children John Woodall(Debbie), Laura Lakins, Rick Woodall (Mary Beth),...
Billy Euell Chauvin
Dec 7, 2020
Billy Euell Chauvin, age 87 of Corryton, passed away 11:11 PM Monday, December 7, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He retired from Lays Packing Co. in the accounting department. Veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. Member of Branville Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his parents; Sidney and Ellen Chauvin, sister; Vera Mae Cabbage,...
Joy Lynn Murphy
Dec 7, 2020
Joy Lynn Murphy, 59, of Rocky Hill, went home to be with the Lord on December 7, 2020. She is preceded in death by mom Barbara Herman. She is survived by children Joshua Herman, Kevin Bowman, Tara Murphy, sister Shari Stiborek, and dad Gary Herman. The family will receive friends from 2:00pm-4:00pm on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Mynatt Funeral...
Bryan Barkley
Dec 6, 2020
Bryan Davidson Barkley, 51, of Mascot, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus Sunday morning, December 6th. He leaves behind his one true love, wife of 30 years, Stephanie, and his pride and joy, son Harley Davidson. His dear mother, Linda Field, father Tilton Barkley, and mother-in-law Shelia Morton. Sister Samantha Tonucci and Scott Spoon, brother Jared Field, sisters-in-law Tammy...
Gene Walker King
Dec 6, 2020
Gene Walker King “Bill”, age 67 of Powell passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 at UT Medical Center. Preceded in death by his mother Georgie Burleson; sister Sonya Burleson. Bill is survived by his wife Deborah King; children Michael Gene King (Rene’), James Allen King (Carrmon), Amy Marie Mckeehan (Menden), Candice Morgan White (Jeremy); daughter in law Stefanie Marlow; grandchildren...
Hollis James Braden
Dec 6, 2020
Hollis James Braden, 76 of Knoxville, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 6, 2020. Retired after 37 years of service as a lineman for KUB. Preceded in death by parents Vineyard Jacob and Bulah Loope Braden, sister Annette Braden, brothers Don Braden and Bobby Joe Braden. Survived by wife Linda Campbell Braden, children Pam Henegar...
Taylor Bernice Clark
Dec 6, 2020
Taylor Bernice Clark, age 22, of Jacksboro TN, formerly of Clinton, entered into heaven December 6, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at Vanderbilt Medical Center. She was met by her grandmother Bernice Clark, and great grandmother Eunice Altum and is now dancing on streets of gold, pain free and peaceful. Taylor was a member of New Beginnings Baptist church...
Nancy Elizabeth Dayton
Dec 5, 2020
Nancy Elizabeth Dayton Ed.D. May 30, 1945 - December 5, 2020 Nancy Dayton grew up in Towanda, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Towanda High School she attended Duke University School of Nursing where she received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 1967. In June 1967, she married Charles B. Herron, M.D., whom she met during her nursing training and with...
Courtney Sue Rose
Dec 5, 2020
Courtney Sue Rose, 31 of Knoxville, was tragically killed in a car accident on Dec. 05, 2020. Courtney was a graduate of Carter High School and worked for Immaculate Touch Cleaning. Preceded in Death by: Father, Randy Rose I, brother, Randy Rose II. Courtney leaves to mourn her passing her Mother, Angela Rose and partner, Shane Foister, sisters, Chasity Rose...
Glenn Biggs
Dec 5, 2020
Glenn Biggs Sr. passed away on December 5, 2020 at the age of 96. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a decorated WWII veteran and retired from the post office after several years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife Sarah Biggs, his father and mother Robert and Essie Biggs; his sister,...
Gail Lay
Dec 5, 2020
Gail Lay, age 77 of Knoxville, TN, went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2020 at home surrounded by family and friends. She was a devoted Christian and long-time member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church, who served God and loved others through the gifts God gave her. She was an amazing wife, full of love and laughter, a...
Dustin Hatfield
Dec 4, 2020
Dustin Lee Hatfield, age 31 of Knoxville passed away unexpectedly late Friday, December 4, 2020. Dustin loved dancing, listening to music and making others smile. He was a loving husband, father, son and brother. Dustin never met a stranger. He was fun, loving, caring and had a great sense of humor and loved making people happy. Preceded in death by...
Betty B. Irwin
Dec 4, 2020
Betty B. Irwin, age 91 of Knoxville, passed away December 4, 2020. She enjoyed many hobbies over her lifetime, including; square-dancing, camping, painting, sewing, ceramics, cross-stitch, games, bowling, church choir tours, roller-skating, boating, and modeling. Betty was very outgoing, competitive, elegant, fashionable, a caregiver, and a loving mother to all. She is preceded in death by her husband of 65...
Shawn Lee Michael Barnes
Dec 4, 2020
Shawn Lee Michael Barnes, age 41 of Lake City, TN passed away on Wednesday December 3, 2020. Shawn enjoyed making people laugh, he always had a joke to tell. He loved everybody he came into contact with. Preceded in death by his granny Omeda & mother Terry. Survived by his loving children Cody & Destiny; sister Liz; niece Lexi and...
Tommy Gene Jenkins
Dec 3, 2020
Tommy (Doc) Gene Jenkins passed away peacefully on December 3, 2020, at home, surrounded by his family, in Halls Crossroads, Knoxville, TN, at 83 years of age. Born on February 27, 1937, in the Cave Creek Community in Kingston, TN. Tommy was the youngest of the six children of the late Floyd and Minnie(Johnson) Jenkins. He was a graduate of...
Kelly Ann Sherman
Dec 3, 2020
On the evening of Thursday, December 3, 2020, Kelly A. Sherman, sister and mother of one child, passed away at the age of 53. She was born on July 5, 1967 in Oak Ridge, TN to Robert and Alice (Prichard) Sherman. A friend to many, Kelly brought joy and laughter to those whose lives she touched. Whether to brighten up...
Johnny Franklin Arnwine
Dec 2, 2020
Johnny Franklin Arnwine, age 77 of Corryton moved to his Heavenly home on December 2, 2020. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a longtime member of Clear Springs Baptist Church, while there he served as a deacon, trustee, Sunday School director and building committee chairman for many projects. He spent his career in the electrical industry. He...
Joyce Ann Shoudy
Dec 2, 2020
Joyce Ann Coon Shoudy (Mom, Moopsie, Mimi, Grandma), 72, passed away on Wednesday, December 2nd, at home surrounded by her three sons. She was born in Binghamton, NY, and graduated from Chenango Valley High School, class of '66. Joyce and her husband, Howard, settled in the Knoxville area in 1980 and quickly fell in love with all that East Tennessee...
