Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Jackie Luther Wright
Sep 20, 2020
Jackie L. Wright, age 79 of Knoxville, passed away September 20, 2020. He was of the Baptist faith. He retired from Landmark as a mechanic. His favorite hobby was working on trucks and he could fix anything. Jackie also enjoyed going to the races. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Preceded in death by parents Onnia and Fredrick...
Linda Calfee
Sep 19, 2020
Linda (Zachary) Calfee – Age 72, of west Knoxville raised in Corryton passed away suddenly Saturday, September 19, 2020 at her home. She was a Christian and a believer of Jesus Christ, longtime church pianist, and piano teacher. She was a stenographer/clerk for 13 years at Southern Railway (John Sevier & Coster Shop). Her greatest passion and love of life...
Ida Pauleta Carney
Sep 19, 2020
Ida Pauleta Brewer Carney, age 98, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 19, 2020. Born and raised in Sharp’s Chapel, TN, Pauleta married and relocated to Weakley County before returning to Knoxville, where she remained until her passing. A long-time member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church, Pauleta’s love, strength and determination was always evident, along with her quick wit and contagious...
Ronald Herman Korkow
Sep 19, 2020
Ronald H Korkow Jr, 48 of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 19th, 2020. Preceded in death by parents Ronald and Virginia Korkow; Grand Parents Joseph and Aleene Meredith; Great Grand Parents Fred and Lillian Johnson. Ronnie had a profound, unprecedented passion for music, the “in the moment” enjoyment of family and friends, all the while contributing to one...
Vicki Jane Roach Blair Knisley West Oaks
Sep 19, 2020
Vicki Jane Roach Blair Knisley West Oaks passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours of Saturday, September 19, 2020. She loved her three daughters, grandchildren and extended family. She was very talented with her hands and enjoyed sewing, knitting, and making paper beads. She worked as an administrative assistant and teacher's assistant. Her favorite restaurant was the Cracker Barrel...
David Stacey Bailey
Sep 18, 2020
David Stacey Bailey, age 53 of Knoxville, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020. He had a passion for weightlifting and playing guitar. He also owned and operated Bailey's Heating and Air Conditioning. Preceded in death by grandparents; Romie and JC Sharp, and father David Leon Bailey. Survived by sons; Jason (Makenzie) Bailey and Chad Bailey, mother Carolyn Bailey, mother of...
Joseph Robert Schutz
Sep 18, 2020
Joseph Robert Schutz, age 97, went to be with the lord Friday, September 18, 2020. He retired from the U.S. Army after serving in WWII and the Korean War. Survived by wife of 47 years Donna B. Schutz, daughters Ann Marie Mann of Pensacola, FL, and Tammy D. Boles of Knoxville, stepsons Gary Greenwood Sr. of Lavernia, TX and Scott...
Joyce Laverne Martha Moore Novak
Sep 17, 2020
Joyce LaVerne Martha Moore Novak, age 69 of Knoxville, passed away September 17, 2020. She was a member of Berean Bible Church. She was a cheerful person even in the worst of times. Joyce loved spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandkids. Preceded in death by husband Daniel Novak, parents James Edward Jackson and Susan Armelda Walden...
Ola Mae Wilkerson
Sep 17, 2020
Ola Mae Wilkerson, age 88 of Halls Crossroads, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Tennova North Medical Center. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents Oliff and Maggie Wilkerson, siblings Elizabeth, Sophie, Mildred, Teresa, Cecil, Holbert, Carl, and Bob Wilkerson, Geraldine Hansard, and Annabelle Lyons. Survived by son Terry (Angie) Wilkerson, siblings Helen...
William Earl Mayes
Sep 17, 2020
Rev. William Earl Mayes, Jr., age 71 of Knoxville passed away on Thursday, September17, 2020. He was a true man of God and loved preaching the Gospel of Christ. He was a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church in Heiskell. He was retired from Mayfield Dairy, and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Preceded in death by...
Deborah Elaine Wolfenbarger
Sep 16, 2020
Debbie Wolfenbarger, age 62 of Powell, passed away September 16, 2020. Preceded in death by parents Nellie Rose and Willie Clark Arnold, sister Judith Johnson, brother Gary Arnold. Survived by husband Kenneth Lloyd Wolfenbarger Jr., brothers Greg (Joann) Arnold and Spencer Arnold, brother-in-law David Johnson, sister-in-law Kathy (Kirt) Senft; nephews Tyler Arnold, Brandon Seeber, Tim Johnson, Aaron Johnson, Robby Arnold,...
Jewell Curtis Martin
Sep 16, 2020
Jewell Curtis Martin, age 91 of Knoxville, passed Wednesday, September 16, 2020. He was born in and grew up in Anderson County, moving to Fountain City upon his first job at the age of 14 with the Fountain City Water Company. He was employed by the KUB Water division for over 25 years. He was a faithful member of the...
Shelma Jean Dunn
Sep 15, 2020
Shelma Jean Dunn, age 83 of Knoxville, passed away at her home on September 15, 2020. She was a member of Clapps Chapel United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Clayton and Nellie Loope; sister, Mary Ruth Loope; brothers, Junior, Earl, Winfred, and Don Loope. Survivors include husband of 63 years, David Dunn; twin sons, David (Debbie) Dunn of...
Terry Willis Bishop
Sep 14, 2020
Terry “Toby” W. Bishop, age 65, of Inskip, went home to Jesus September 14, 2020. He was a veteran, having served in the Navy. Preceded in death by parents Clarence “Bud” and Betty Bishop; and infant son, Terry Jr. He leaves his loving wife of 43 years, Cheryl; Son, Jason (Amy); two grandchildren whom he adored, Summer, and Jayden. Sister,...
Betty Christine Moneymaker
Sep 14, 2020
Betty Christine Moneymaker, age 93 of Knoxville, passed away September 14, 2020. She was a member of Dante Baptist Church. Chris loved to quilt and loved gardening. She was the rock and foundation of the family. Preceded in death by husband Edward L. Moneymaker, parents Curtis and Bertie Wilkerson, siblings Jack, David, and Buddy Wilkerson. Survived by children, Angie Johnson,...
Joanie Ramona Stewart
Sep 13, 2020
Joanie Ramona Parker Stewart, age 52 of Knoxville, passed away on September 13, 2020. She was a loving wife and mother and would do whatever she could for anyone. She was preceded in death by her father John Ramone and her mother Isabella Crowley. She is survived by her husband of 15 years, Michael Stewart; daughter, Jessi Parker and her...
Edward Clayton Shipley
Sep 13, 2020
Edward Clayton Shipley “Ed” age 78 of Mascot passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020. Ed was a prominent business man and friend to many. He operated Ed Shipley Guttering for over 40 years. A member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Preceded in death by his parents Eston and Mildred Shipley; siblings Myra Ann Shipley, Jackie Ray Shipley, Barbara Ruth...
Wanda Mae Caldwell
Sep 13, 2020
Our family and community lost a special person on Sunday, September 13, 2020, when Wanda Mae Newman Caldwell passed away peacefully from natural causes at the age of 86. Wanda loved the Lord and always had a positive attitude. She was a resident of Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans Home for 6 years, an avid activities participant and often referred...
Frances Elizabeth Wooten
Sep 13, 2020
Frances Elizabeth Agnew Wooten, age 89 of Knoxville, departed her earthly home for her Heavenly home on September 13, 2020. Frances passed peacefully at home with her family at her side. She was of the Methodist faith. She loved her family dearly, as evidenced by her many delicious meals. She so loved and enjoyed cooking for everyone. Frances was born...
