Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Howard Dennis Phillips
Nov 24, 2020
Howard “Dennis” Phillips, Jr., age 53, of Knoxville passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at his home. He was born October 19, 1967, in Knoxville. Dennis was the son of H. Dennis Phillips, Sr. Preceded in death by mother, Vesta Sharon Butler. He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Kathy Dawson Phillips, father, Dennis Phillips, Sr., step...
Timothy Allen Wright
Nov 23, 2020
It is with great sadness the family of Timmy Wright announce his death. Timmy was 56 and passed away on Nov. 23, 2020 at Fort Sanders Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father Charles Wright. He is survived by his mother Linda Wright; brother Charles Edward Wright Jr.; nephew Joseph Brandon Wright (Jessie Wright); great niece Lillan Phllips;...
Joe Alan Hill
Nov 22, 2020
We are saddened to announce the passing of Joe Alan Hill (born August 19,1948) on November 22, 2020. Joe was a marine who proudly served his country during the Vietnam war. Upon returning home he built his business and married his wife Barbara Petty Hill on January 16, 1988. Together they traveled, enjoyed grandparenting, and drove their motorcycles and ATVs...
Lolitta M. Branche
Nov 22, 2020
Shelley (Lolitta M. Young) Branche, age 60 of Knoxville, formerly of Johnson City, passed away peacefully at her home November 22, 2020. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, coworker, and friend. She loved her family and she loved the Lord. Shelley was a hard worker and enjoyed gardening, art, and feeding her family. She is preceded in death...
Wilma Jane Russell
Nov 22, 2020
Wilma J. Russell, age 72, went home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2020. Wilma worked in textiles for many years, and battled cancer for 14 years while maintaining that beautiful smile. She had an unconditional love for her family, especially her grandkids. She was of the Baptist faith and loved serving the Lord. Preceded in death by...
Kenneth Wayne Wright
Nov 22, 2020
Kenneth (Kenny) Wright, age 66 of Maynardville, passed away November 22, 2020. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his animals. He is preceded in death by his mother and father; Virginia and Buford Wright, mother and father-in-law; Martha and A.C. Whaley, sister-in-law Regana McGhee, as well as his grandparents, aunts, and uncles. He leaves behind his wife Rhonda Whaley...
Carson Harold Wilkerson
Nov 21, 2020
Carson Harold Wilkerson, age 94, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Pinnacle Assisted Living in Knoxville. He was a long-time member of Salem Baptist Church in Halls. Carson was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He co-founded Wilkerson, Inc. of Knoxville with his brothers Roy Wilkerson and George Wilkerson in 1961 and...
Randy Wallace Edwards
Nov 20, 2020
Randy Wallace Edwards Sr, went to live with our heavenly father on November 20, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. His wife of 27 years, Julia Edwards, was by his side at their home. Randy was born November 29, 1964 in Knoxville, Tn to John and Joann Edwards. Randy was a 55 year residence of Knoxville, Tennessee. He graduated...
Ray E. Campbell
Nov 19, 2020
Ray Campbell, age 74 of Knoxville passed away on November 19, 2020 at North Knoxville Medical Center. He was a member of Christus Victor Lutheran Church and was employed by CMI Moulding Supply. Preceded in death by his mother Grace Barranger, first wife Judy Marie Campbell and an infant son, Glen Campbell. Survivors include his wife, Betty Campbell, sons: Steve...
Elaine Moore Kempton
Nov 18, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Elaine Moore Kempton announces her death. Elaine, 68, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents: Harley "Scobie" Kempton and Margaret "Bobbie" Moore Kempton. Elaine, a gifted artist, is survived by many beloved cousins and friends. Friends and family will meet at Greenwood...
Virginia Lee Butcher
Nov 18, 2020
Virginia Lee Butcher, age 87 of Knoxville, passed away November 18, 2020. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. She was an avid traveler who visited all 50 states and many countries in Europe. Virginia loved people and loved attending the Halls Alumni Banquet every year. She graduated from Halls High School in the early 1950’s. Virginia worked as...
Victoria Fawver
Nov 18, 2020
Fawver, Vickie Monday – age 69, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on November 18, 2020. She was a loving wife, mother, mamaw, and friend who will be dearly missed. She is preceded in death by beloved parents, Jack and Elizabeth Monday; brother, Jackie Monday. Survived by husband of 49 years, Donnie Fawver; children Donnie (Tonia) Fawver,...
James Kermit Long
Nov 18, 2020
James Kermit Long passed away suddenly on Wednesday morning November 18, 2020. He was sixty four years old. He graduated class of 1974 from Loudon High School and then from University of Louisivlle in Louisville, Ky in 1982. He worked for the State of Kentucky until he became disabled in 1997. He was the father of Elijah and he said...
Paul V. Anderson
Nov 17, 2020
Paul V. Anderson, age 87 of Knoxville, passed away November 17, 2020. He was a faithful member of Faithway Baptist Church. Paul was a family man who enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, playing guitar, hunting, and his morning newspaper. Many of his days were spent on the lake fishing with his wife, Roxie. Preceded in death by father and...
Nealie Chesney Grizzell
Nov 16, 2020
Nealie Chesney Grizzell, age 85 of Luttrell, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church, Corryton. She was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by husband, Frank Grizzell; parents, Fate and Martha Chesney; brothers, David and John Chesney. Survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Rev. Eddie Perry of...
Martha Marie Meridieth
Nov 16, 2020
Martha Meridieth age 77 of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully on Monday, November 16, 2020 at the Norris Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was of the Baptist Faith and attended Glenwood Baptist Church. Martha is preceded in death by her parents; Curtis and Univieve Jenkins Meridieth. She is survived by her sons; Eddie and wife Latasha Ingle and Bobby Ingle,...
Paul Clifton Hamilton
Nov 16, 2020
Paul Clifton Hamilton of Knoxville, TN, 85, passed away November 16, 2020 at home. He was born November 3, 1935 in New Galilee, PA to Floyd S and Mary E. (McCaughtry) Hamilton. Paul was the second to youngest child in a fun-loving family of nine children. He grew up on the family dairy farm and told many stories about his...
Nancy Harold
Nov 16, 2020
On Monday, November 16th, Nancy Burnett Harold decided it was time to give up her fight & meet her maker, and be able to dance again. She is no longer bound by her earthly body's limitations, and her soul is free to celebrate with her Heavenly Father, family, and her treasured animals. She is preceded in death by her mother...
Marjorie Berniece Picquet
Nov 16, 2020
Marjorie Berniece Picquet, age 92, of Knoxville went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November, 16, 2020. She was of the Methodist faith. She enjoyed reading, gardening, and spending time with her family. She Is preceded in death by her parents Grover and Willie Harmon, siblings Walter, Beryl, Helen, Martha, Charlie, Lois, and Billie, and the father...
Ethel Pauline Archer
Nov 15, 2020
Ethel Pauline Archer, 86, passed away peacefully at her home on the night of Sunday, November 15, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents Cutler and Velvia Harmon, daughters Marilyn and Carolyn Archer, brothers Wallace, Calvin, and Fred Harmon, and sister Martha Burngardner. She is survived by her husband of 68 years Paris Archer, son Terry (Sheila) Archer,...
