Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Sharon F. Jaynes
Nov 15, 2020
Sharon F. “Sherry” Nash Jaynes, age 63 of Knoxville, passed away November 15, 2020. She was of the Baptist faith. Sherry will be remembered for her love for her children and grandchildren, who were her greatest joy, her generous and caring nature, and her fighting spirit. Preceded in death by parents Evelyn and Samuel Nash. Survived by children Erica Prate...
Timothy Bradford Cooper
Nov 15, 2020
Timothy Bradford Cooper, age 55, youngest of eight children, devoted husband, father, loving grandfather, and a cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 15, 2020. He accepted Jesus as a young boy attending Mynatt Road Baptist Church. He prayed from the Bible and knew of Heaven and the love, warmth, peace, awaiting him there....
Robert Ford Bryan
Nov 14, 2020
Robert Ford Bryan, Sr. “Sam”, age 96 of Powell, TN passed to his eternal home on November 14, 2020. He was a faithful member of Fair Havens Baptist Church. He retired from the University of TN Grounds dept. He was a member of the Cherokee Lodge # 728. Sam was God-fearing, loving, humorous, witty, hardworking, was well respected, loved his...
Jerry Lynn Wilkerson
Nov 14, 2020
Jerry Lynn Wilkerson, age 63, of Heiskell, TN went to be with the Lord on Nov. 14, 2020 surrounded by family and friends. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who loved his family and attended Faith Missionary Baptist Church of Clinton. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy and then retired as an electrician from the...
Oma Lee Ballard
Nov 12, 2020
Oma Lee Ballard, age 90, of Knoxville, TN passed away November 12, 2020. She was a loving mother, grand, great, and great great grandmother. She will be missed be all who knew her. She was preceded in death by husband of 43 years John Ballard; son, Joe Ballard, Sr.; grandson, Joe Ballard, Jr.; and great grandson Ashton Ballard. She is...
Myrna Lynn Keith
Nov 12, 2020
Myrna Lynn Keith, age 79, of Corryton TN, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Ridgeview Terrace Nursing Home. She was a lifelong member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents Paris and Mary Albright and husband Ray Keith. She is survived by her daughter Marilyn (Greg) McCloud, granddaughter Jessica (Drew) Housewright, grandson Travis...
Gary Gene Locke
Nov 11, 2020
Gary Gene Locke, age 63 of Knoxville, TN passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. He was an Army Veteran, and worked with heating and air for over 30 years. Gary is preceded in death by his father Pete Locke, and grandmother Mary Kathleen Spurling. He is survived by his mother Helen Locke, wife Robin Adkins, daughter Crystal (Michael) Ikerd,...
John David Reitz
Nov 11, 2020
John David Reitz, of Morristown, passed away on November 11th, 2020 at the age of 75 after an eight year battle with Dementia. John is preceded in death by his parents Harry and Eleanor Reitz, and his brother Philip Reitz. John is survived by his loving wife Pam; son John (Erin) Reitz; his grandchildren Davis and Landry Reitz, and niece...
Tiffany Irene Black
Nov 11, 2020
Tiffany Irene Black, age 28 of Ocala, Florida, passed away November 11, 2020. She was a loving mother of 2 boys; she also loved animals and Ricky. Preceded in death by grandmother Gertrude Elizabeth Black, uncles; Carson Black, Carlos Black, Clifton Black, and cousin Josh Perez. She leaves behind her boyfriend, Ricky Haddix, Sr., sons; Ricky Haddix, Jr. and Nathan...
Peggy Ann Haase
Nov 11, 2020
Peggy Ann Hale Haase, age 56, of Halls passed away to her eternal home in Heaven on Wednesday November, 11 2020. She was of the Baptist Faith and was saved on May 21, 1972- Baptized on June 25, 1972 at Washington Pike Baptist Church. She was a devoted loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all who knew her. She...
Thomas Creed Bishop
Nov 10, 2020
Thomas Creed Bishop, age 25 of Corryton, passed away November 10, 2020. He enjoyed working on cars, and was an S-10 fanatic. He was a people person and will be missed by all who knew him. Preceded in death by grandfather Robert Lee Bishop, Sr. He leaves behind his wife Haley Bishop, son Jaiden Bishop, mother Amanda Branson (Terry), father...
Elizabeth R. Childress
Nov 10, 2020
Elizabeth R. Childress, 84, of Knoxville, TN passed away on November 10, 2020. Elizabeth was born in Knoxville, TN on May 24, 1936. She raised her family in Chattanooga TN, and returned to Knoxville after retirement. She was a kind and loving woman who will be missed by all who knew her. Elizabeth is preceded in death by her first...
James John Gombos
Nov 9, 2020
James John Gombos Jr., a resident of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Norwalk, Connecticut, died peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2020, from ALS, at the age of seventy five. He was born in Stamford, Connecticut on February 11, 1945, to parents Anita and James Gombos. Jim met his wife, Bonnie Frantz, in 1957 at the age of twelve. They went steady...
James Edward Rutledge
Nov 9, 2020
James Edward Rutledge Sr. passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020. He was born on October 23, 1962. James is preceded in death by his Parents Lawrence and Bertha Rutledge. He is survived by his children; James Jr., Rita, Joseph, Faye, brothers; Billy and Eddie Ray, sisters; Carolyn and Faye, many grandchildren, a special great nephew Payton, and a host...
Ronald Clayton Miller
Nov 8, 2020
Ronald C. Miller, age 73 of Halls, TN passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020. He was a Veteran of the US Navy. Mr. Miller was the son of the late, Clayton Walter Miller and Ruth Irene Lett Miller. He is survived by Sister-In-Law Marie Pryor Miller of Old Hickory, TN, Nephew Clayton Allen Miller of Old Hickory, TN, Fiancée Sharon...
Wanda Moore
Nov 7, 2020
Wanda Earlene Moore, age 83, of Powell, TN, went to be with her Heavenly Father November 7, 2020. She was a member of Callahan Road Baptist Church where she truly loved her Jubilee Class, church family, and Pastor Marc Sasser. Wanda was a graduate of Rule High School Class of 1955. She worked in the medical field for many years...
Jimmy Grable
Nov 7, 2020
Jimmy Grable, age 72, passed away suddenly at his home on November 7, 2020. He was a member of Atkins Baptist Church. He was greatly loved by his church family. He, along with Gary Graybeal, started and owned Grable Roofing in 1973.He is preceded in death by his father Phillip Graybeal, mother Lillie Graybeal, siblings Fred Grable, Ray Graybeal, Louise...
Vivian Akins Laugherty
Nov 5, 2020
Vivian Akins Laugherty, age 91 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at her daughters home November 5, 2020. She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church. Preceded in death by parents William and Ora Akins, husband James R. Laugherty, brothers B.B. Akins and Fred Akins, sister Carolyn Crandell, brothers and sisters-in-law Survivors; Daughter and son in law, Melissa Nash-Petree and...
Gary Ray Wilkerson
Nov 5, 2020
Gary Wilkerson gained his angel wings on November 5th, 2020. His final days were spent surrounded by family and he passed away comfortably in his home. Gary was born November 27, 1965, in Knoxville, TN, to the late BuddyR. Wilkerson and Lois J. Wilkerson. He graduated from Powell High School. He enjoyed watching sports, cooking, fishing, hunting, and attending all...
