Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Thomas Paul Walsh
Nov 5, 2020
Thomas Paul Walsh, Sr. age 75 of Knoxville, passed away on November 5, 2020 at his residence. He was one of the oldest members of Valley View Baptist Church and had retired from the University of Tennessee after 30 plus years of service. Preceded in death by his parents William and Nell Walsh and his first wife Wanda Lee (Tallent)...
David Joe Tallent
Nov 5, 2020
David Joe Tallent, age 55 of Knoxville, made his grand homecoming reunion November 5, 2020. He was a gospel music singer, and he enjoyed his model cars and always tinkering with his tools. He was a family man whose grandchildren were his joy. David was also proud of his political views. Preceded in death by father and mother, Rev. Billy...
Ronnie Hughes
Nov 4, 2020
Ronnie Hughes, age 73, went to be with Jesus on November 4, 2020. Preceded by parents Fred and Lela Hughes, and brother Charles Hughes. Survived by wife Robin Hughes, daughters Rhonda (David) McDaniel, Kim (Jeff) Cruse, Becky (David) Haynes, Cindy (Mike) Smith, Lisa (Billy) Mason, Nicole Sprague, nine grandchildren, and siblings Juanita White, Barbara Acuff, and Diane Ball, and best...
Wayne Alan Winhofer
Nov 4, 2020
Wayne A. Winhofer, age 82 of Knoxville, passed away November 4, 2020. He was a member of Tekoa Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife Joy Winhofer. Due to Covid-19 concerns, services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com
J.T. White
Nov 3, 2020
J.T. White, age 76 of Knoxville passed away on November 3, 2020. He retired from JBM and was a loyal member of Sheet Metal Union Local #5 for over 50 years, and a member of the Eagles 4096. J.T. was a proud member of the NASCAR family, where he loved being a tow truck driver. His passion was NASCAR and...
Jennie Lynn Norris
Nov 3, 2020
Jennie Lynn Norris, age 94 of Knoxville, passed away on November 3, 2020 of natural causes. She loved her family very much, and was a faithful Baptist. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Gilbert Norris, her parents and several siblings. She is survived by her daughters, Susan (Haynes) Dunn and Rose Burt; son, Harvey G. “Pete” Norris;...
Odessa B. Clark
Nov 2, 2020
Odessa Braden Clark, age 80 of Knoxville, passed away November 2, 2020. She graduated from Oliver Springs High School in 1958. From there she attended St. Mary’s Nursing School and graduated in 1961. For the next 42 years, she worked as a nurse in surgery, the Emergency room, and finally the IV team which she started. A member of St....
Howard Eldred Shoudy
Nov 2, 2020
Howard Eldred Shoudy, “Scientific Grandpa”, age 77, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, November 2nd, 2020 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Howard was a Veteran of the US Army, where he was a Chief Warrant Officer 2, having served as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam. He earned various service medals including the prestigious Air Medal with 6 Oak Leaf Clusters....
Stephen Allen Mitchell
Nov 2, 2020
Stephen Allen Mitchell, age 73, of Fountain City passed away 10:20 PM Monday, November 2, 2020 at North Knoxville Medical Center. He was a veteran of Vietnam and retired from Travis Meats, Inc. Preceded in death by parents; Albert and Viola Mitchell. Survived by; aunt, cousins and many friends. Family will receive friends from 4 PM – 6 PM on...
Doris Ann Collins
Nov 1, 2020
Doris Ann Collins, age 74 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday November 1, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, GW Linkous, and Annie Mae Linkous; stepdaughter Arleen (Tom) Ruchti. Survived by husband Bobbie Gene Collins; sons Kurt (Nicki) Dawson, David (Kristie) Dawson; step daughter Regina (Bill) Miller; grandchildren Taylor Dawson, Evan Dawson, Blake Dawson, Lane Dawson; step granddaughter April (Josh) Bell;...
Angela Lea Owens
Nov 1, 2020
Angela Lea Owens, 58, went to be with the Lord on November 1, 2020. She was a fun, kind, generous, understanding, selfless, crazy kind of gal, and she was full of life and love. She is preceded in death by her father Allen Rucker, grandmother Audrey Clark “Nanny”, and Uncle DeWayne Clark “Brother”. She is survived by her husband David...
Robert Milton Lobetti
Nov 1, 2020
Robert M. Lobetti, 91, of Knoxville, passed away at his home November 1, 2020. Robert was born September 15, 1929, to Minnie Leah and Joseph Marion Lobetti. Robert, better known as Mose/Fafee/Big Mo, was the youngest of 10 children in a well-known Italian family. He left school at a young age, after the death of his father. He joined the...
Edward E. Turner
Nov 1, 2020
Edward E. Turner, born in Knoxville, TN January 29, 1947. Died November 1, 2020 at home with his daughters and second wife of 20 years, Sandra. Ed was the son of John Edward (Edd) Turner and Jewell Tarwater Baker Turner, brother to sisters, Vena and Rena, and Billie Jean, and step-brother to Jack and Sis. He retired from the military...
Martha Lewis Gosa
Oct 31, 2020
Martha L. Gosa of Knoxville TN went to be with the Lord on October 31, 2020. She retired from Palm Beach Mill Outlet after 18 years; J. C. Pennys as Sales Auditor for 16 years; worked for Dr. George Fillmore for 8 years; and attorneys; Slovis, Rutherford, and Weinstein for 16 years. She recently celebrated her birthday. She is preceded...
Allen James Bonney
Oct 31, 2020
Allen J. Bonney, age 71 of Knoxville, formerly of Greenville, TN, passed away October 31, 2020. He was a part of the Jaycees, a toastmaster, and a member of First Christian Church. Preceded in death by wife Mary Helen Bonney, mother Jeanette Dorland Bonney, father Reed Bonney, brothers David Bonney and Doug Bonney, and grandson Connor Sweet. Survived by daughters...
Dennis Ray Dunn
Oct 31, 2020
Dennis R. Dunn, age 72 of Knoxville, passed away October 31, 2020. He was retired from GE Medical. He was a loving husband, loyal friend, and Poppy. Dennis was a Navy veteran. He loved working in his garage, playing with the grandkids and shag dancing. He was a longtime member of the Smoky Mountain Shag Club. Preceded in death by...
Joyce Smith
Oct 31, 2020
Joyce A. Smith age 83, of Powell passed away peacefully at 5:38 pm Saturday, October 31, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a member of Stephens Baptist Church, Morgan County. She loved reading and gardening. Her family and home were her priority. Preceded in death by husband; Eulysses Smith, parents; Pryor and Bethania Patterson, sisters; Sally...
James Robert Berry
Oct 31, 2020
James Robert Berry, age 62 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday October 31, 2020. He is preceded in death by parents Barbara and Robert Berry. Survived by daughter Elizabeth Berry, and Brother Richard Berry. A private gathering will be held by the family at a later date. To leave online condolences, please visit www.mynattfh.com
Ruth "Polly" Lakin
Oct 30, 2020
Lakin, Ruth Claudene (Polly) age 87, passed away Friday October 30, 2020. Polly was a member of Little Flat Creek Baptist Church for 75 years. She retired from Roden Electric after 30 years of service. Preceded in death by parents: Estle and Sallie Lakin, brothers and sister in law: Rev. Herman Lakin, Clarence and Betty Lakin. Survived by her sisters:...
Daniel H. Cloud
Oct 29, 2020
Daniel H. Cloud, age 66 of Knoxville, passed away October 29, 2020. He is preceded in death by wife Sameda Cloud, and sons; Frankie Cloud, Dan Dan Cloud, Josh Cloud, and Jimmy Cloud. Survived by brothers Bill Radcliff and David Cloud, sister Sharon Gray, daughter and son-in-law Lisa and Michael Goins, grandchildren; Danielle Cloud, Daniel Cloud III, James Cloud, Destiny...
