Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Ricky Eugene Meredith
Sep 27, 2020
Ricky Eugene Meredith, age 59, passed away September 27, 2020. Preceded in death by stepmother who raised him; Wanda Meredith, mother; Joan Finchum, grandparents; John and Sadie Meredith, as well as many uncles and aunts. Survived by father; Herman Meredith, brother; Dennis Lynn Meredith, aunt; Dorothy Johnson of Ohio, as well as several cousins. Call at convenience will be held...
Berle Lois Arnold
Sep 27, 2020
On, September 27th 2020, Knoxville TN lost a good man, husband, father, and friend. Berle L. Arnold of Halls Crossroads passed away at his home under the care of UT Hospice and Home Team Care. Berle was 87 years old, born October 9, 1932. In his senior years, Berle fought numerous health issues related to his service to his country...
Nancy Jo Longmire
Sep 25, 2020
Nancy Jo Norton Longmire, age 85, of Knoxville passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday, September 25, 2020. She was an employee of Beaver Dam Baptist Church Child Care for many years, at one time as director. She retired at the age of 76. She was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Nancy was preceded in death by her...
Norma Lee Robertson
Sep 25, 2020
Mrs. Norma Lee Dobbs Robertson, age 92, died suddenly on September 25, 2020 at UT Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her sweetheart and husband of 63 years, Charles Ray Robertson; her mother and father, Hattie and Zeb Dobbs; and two brothers, Carl and Harley Dobbs. She is survived by her two younger sisters – Mrs. Sadie (Chester)...
Clara Callis Elkins
Sep 25, 2020
Clara Callis Elkins, age 96, went to be with her Heavenly Father on September 25, 2020. She was of the Baptist Faith. Clara was born in Memphis and grew up in Germantown. Preceded in death by her husband, Frank Ted Elkins; parents, Frank Taylor and Carrie Callis; Robert (Bobby) Callis, who through all the years always seemed to be her...
Don William Jett
Sep 24, 2020
Don William Jett passed away suddenly on September 24, 2020. Born August 10, 1936 to A. John and Rosa LaRue Jett. He attended Greenhill Elementary and Halls Elementary. Graduated from Halls High, class of 1954. He received a BS in Business Administration in 1959 from UT. MS in Library Science in 1963 from Florida State Univ. Don was employed at...
Etta G. Sands
Sep 24, 2020
Etta G. Sands – age 89, of Knoxville TN, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020. She was surrounded by her family at their Fountain City home. Etta was a ray of sunshine to everyone. She loved to cook and was famous for her biscuits and stack cake. UT Football was her passion. She was a member of Smithwood Baptist...
Milan Eugene Carr
Sep 24, 2020
Milan “Red” Eugene Carr, age 86 of Knoxville, passed away September 24, 2020. He was a member of Highland View Baptist. He retired from the University of Tennessee as a painter. Preceded in death by wife Betty Carr, parents Clarence and Elva Carr, and daughter-in-law Hope Carr. Survived by sons Gary (Linda) Carr and Wayne Carr, daughter Kathy (Paul) Roach,...
Brian Keith Farmer
Sep 23, 2020
Brian Keith Farmer age 41 of Bell Buckle, Tennessee, formally of Knoxville was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Brian was saved and baptized as a young man at Bethany Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his mother, Judy Miller Hall; maternal grandparents, James and Marie Miller; paternal grandmother, Shirley Farmer. He is survived...
Angela Nicole Welch
Sep 23, 2020
Angela Nicole Welch, age 40 of Strawberry Plains, passed away September 23, 2020. She loved to go to the movies, get her hair and nails done, clean, and watch football. Angela especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Preceded in death by mother and father, Carolyn and David Sherrod. Survived by fiancé DeWayne Hurst, uncle Creed Welch, aunt...
Mona Lee Mills
Sep 23, 2020
Mona Lee Bryant Mills of Knoxville, a loving Christian mother and grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. She was born September 5, 1931 in Woodway, Virginia, to the late Henry J. Bryant and Pearl Stone Bryant, and also preceded in death by brothers Glen Bryant and Jack Bryant. Mona is survived by her beloved family: sons Greg Mills...
Sheryl Diane Rader
Sep 22, 2020
Sheryl Farrington Rader, age 64, passed away on September 22, 2020, leaving behind a family who will forever miss her. Sheryl was predeceased by her husband, Mike “Radar” Rader; infant son, John Howard Rader; father, Howard Farrington; and nephew, Nathan Farrington. She is survived by her two boys (whom she loved so much), John (Joe) and Lucas (Leah, or “Scuby,”...
Beverly Diane Coppock
Sep 22, 2020
Beverly Diane (Wells) Coppock, age 67 of Corryton, passed away on September 22, 2020. She retired from the Knox County School System as a teacher after 31 years. Preceded in death by parents, Glenn and Joyce Wells. Survivors include her husband, Pat Coppock; son Ryan (Ashley) Coppock; brother, Ricky (Lisa) Wells; nieces: Katlin (Dustin) Plumlee, Kelsey (Matt) Plumlee and the...
Nancy Elizabeth Barringer
Sep 22, 2020
Nancy Elizabeth (Haynes) Bennett Grayson Barringer- age 51 of Knoxville, passed away suddenly Tuesday, September 22, 2020. Nancy was a Christian. She was an employee of Krystal Restaurant (Western Avenue). She loved to cook, eat, and listening to music. Her family was her life. Preceded in death by her mother; Carolyn Haynes, Father; William Haynes; two husbands, Bobby Grayson, Jeffery...
Judith Carol Lewis
Sep 21, 2020
Judith (Judy) McReynolds Lewis, age 78, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on September 20, 2020. Judy was retired from KUB after 35 years of service. She graduated from Farragut High School, where she was an accomplished basketball player. One of her greatest loves was her Dalmatian dogs. Judy was loved by everyone and never lost her...
Joann Dalton
Sep 21, 2020
JoAnn Dalton, age 83, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 21, 2020, when she awoke in Heaven and her faith became sight. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church in Corryton, where she joyfully worshipped for as long as she was physically able to attend. She was retired from First Tennessee...
Jeremy Lynn Riggs
Sep 21, 2020
Jeremy Lynn Riggs, 40, of Knoxville, TN unexpectedly went away from this mortal world to be with his family in Heaven on September 21, 2020. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Lovenia and Henry Loveday, his grandfather, Johnnie “Clifford” Riggs, and his cousins, Roy and Raina Riggs. Jeremy is survived by his daughter, Alexis Nicole Riggs, his parents,...
Anthony Lee Daniels
Sep 21, 2020
Anthony "Tony" Daniels, age 44 of Powell, Tennessee passed away on September 21, 2020. Survivors include his wife, Jessica Daniels; son Alexander Daniels; mother and step-father, Linda and Robert Perry; father, Larry R. Daniels; grandmother, Iva McGinnis; step-sister Kim Thrasher and husband Rick; uncle, Wayne McGinnis and wife Mary; aunt, Sharon Daugherty; special friend, Kim McCann, along with several cousins...
Mary Pauline Johnson
Sep 20, 2020
Mary Pauline “Polly” Johnson, age 88 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020. Preceded in death by husband Doyle Johnson, parents Willis and Sylvia Burnette, sister Cecil, brothers Roy, Fred, Verlin, and Hubert, grandson Jeremy Johnson. Survived by children Doyle (Diana) Johnson and Ron (Sandy) Johnson, grandchildren Chris (Beth) Johnson, Beth Johnson, Eric Johnson, Lauren Johnson, a host of...
Kenneth Franklin Scarbrough
Sep 20, 2020
Kenneth F. Scarbrough, age 75 of Knoxville, TN, went to be with the Lord on September 20, 2020. He was a retired Captain of the Knoxville Fire Department with 30 plus years service, and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was an active member of Powell Church. Survived by loving wife of 56 years, Diane Scarbrough; Children, Donna Walker (Rick),...
