Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Patricia Lynn Huett
Aug 12, 2020
Patricia Lynn Huett age 61 of Clinton passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. She worked for over 20 years for Ritway Incorporated. Preceded in death by her father John Butler; mother and step father Wanda and Carl Butler; loving soulmate Basil Wayne Huett; granddaughter, Maddie Huett; siblings, Tommy Butler and Steven Ramsey. Survived by children, Seretha Poor (Michael Poor),...
Robyn Renne Large
Aug 10, 2020
Robyn Renne Large (Jones), age 48, passed away on Monday August 10, 2020 at her home in Knoxville, TN. She was born June 10, 1972 in Jacksonville, FL to Robert “Robb” and Carolyn Jones (Hicks). She attended Middleburg High School in Jacksonville and later went on to receive her associate’s degree from Roane State College as well as her bachelor’s...
Edgar "Sonny" Elmore
Aug 10, 2020
Elmore, Edgar Kelsie of Powell, TN went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 10, 2020. Edgar, who was lovingly known as Sonny, lived a long, joyful life to the age of 90. A native of Knoxville, Sonny was born on August 2, 1930 to the late William Edgar Elmore and the late Nina Biddle Myers. After serving his...
Mary Ruth Sammons
Aug 9, 2020
Mary Ruth King Sammons, age 86 of Knoxville, passed away August 9, 2020. She enjoyed decorating for the holidays and spending time with her family. Preceded in death by mother and father, Callie and Ollie King, 4 brothers, and 3 sisters. Survived by sons; Darrell Sammons (Teresa), Rick Sammons (Janice), Kevin Sammons (Pam), and daughter Janice Walker (Wayne), many grandchildren,...
Wilma Jean Driggers
Aug 8, 2020
Wilma J. (Davis) Driggers, born on August 19, 1944, passed away on Saturday August 8, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 75. Wilma fought a tough battle against leukemia, but she did not lose that battle because she never stopped fighting. No matter how sick she was, she was always determined to fight....
Travis Hunter Lee
Aug 8, 2020
Travis Hunter Lee age 18 of Knoxville, Tennessee currently residing in Simpsonville, SC was called to heaven August 8, 2020. He was a born again, baptized Christian and loved Jesus. He was a 2020 High School Graduate from East Coweta High School. Hunter was an Athletic Sales Associate and worked in Greenville, SC. Whether you called him Hunter or Travis...
Virginia Rule
Aug 8, 2020
Virginia Rice Rule of Knoxville, passed away on August 8, 2020. She was born in South Pittsburgh, TN in 1926. She was raised a Baptist and Baptized at the First Baptist Church in South Pittsburgh. In the 1980’s, she attended the New Hope Presbyterian Church in Knoxville, where she sang in the choir. She considered these days before arthritis and...
Homer U. Butcher, Jr.
Aug 7, 2020
Homer Butcher was a man who never met a stranger, at least they were not strangers for long. He was known for his firm handshake, no nonsense business mindset, and willingness to help those in need. He spent his life in the automobile business. As co-owner of Butcher Volkswagen, Homer often spoke of fond memories of his customers and memories...
Delores Koontz
Aug 7, 2020
Delores (Dee) Norris Koontz, age 89 of North Knoxville, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Mode and Lottie Riffey Mink; husbands, Clarence Norris and Dewey Koontz; son, Moe Norris; grandson, Michael Norris and all of Dee’s siblings. She is survived by her children, Saundra, Allen (Hazel), Darrell (Becky), Edna (Ricky), and David (Karen); many grandchildren,...
Tracy Michelle Davis
Aug 7, 2020
Tracy Michelle Jones Davis age 46 of Knoxville passed away August 7, 2020. She was preceded in death by father John Van Jones, grandmother Jean Payne Jones. She is survived by her loving Children, Jordan Davis, Madlyn Kirkland, Vann Kirkland and Nolan Perry, mother and step-father Jamie and Richie Stipes, sister Jessica Okoreeh-Baah, nieces Callie and Cadien, nephew Akwasi and...
Larry Woodrow Cox
Aug 6, 2020
“The Legend” Larry Woodrow Cox age 75 of Knoxville passed away at home on Thursday, August 6, 2020. Larry served in the United States Army from 1963-1966. Afterwards he joined the Knoxville Police Department and served from 1967-1996 when he was severely injured in an on the job car accident which resulted in him being disabled and unable to return...
Silas Eugene Vanwinkle
Aug 6, 2020
Silas Eugene VanWinkle (Gene) of Knoxville passed away at home on Thursday, August 6, 2020, at the age of 71. He was born on March 14, 1949 to Clyde and Barbara VanWinkle. He was an expert carpenter, painter and wood crafter. Gene also enjoyed selling. Preceded in death by parents Clyde and Barbara VanWinkle, brothers; Clyde Jr and Alan VanWinkle....
James Henry Coward
Aug 6, 2020
James "Lil Henry" Coward 4/12/1947-8/6/2020 of Knoxville, TN. Jim passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Retired truck driver from Overnite Transportation and former dirt track and drag race champion. A much loved husband, father, poppy, brother, uncle and friend. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by those who truly knew him. Survived by Wife Linda...
Georgia (Winona) Lester
Aug 6, 2020
Georgia (Winona) Lester, age 93 of Knoxville, passed away at 8:07am on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at her home. Member of Walridge Baptist Church. She retired from Home Federal Bank after 40 years as Vice President and Assistant Branch Manager. Preceded in death by parents Rose and Horace Lester; brothers Philip Lester and Paul Lester; sisters Evelyn (Sis) Lester, Alice...
Jennifer Gail Paxton
Aug 6, 2020
Jennifer Gail Paxton age 36 of Knoxville passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020. Preceded in death by Maternal Grandfather; William Cordy, Brother; Paul Dinwiddie and uncle; Billy Cordy. Survivors; children, Skylar, Bobby, Angel, Mark, Cherish, Patricia and Eli. Mother; Patricia Dinwiddie, Brother; Tim (Samantha) Dinwiddie, Grandmother, Mildred Cordy. The family will receive friends from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. Saturday,...
Johnny Jones
Aug 5, 2020
Johnny E. Jones, age 81, of Halls formerly of the Gibbs community, passed away peacefully at his home 3:00pm Wednesday, August 5, 2020, surrounded by his family. He attended Graveston Baptist Church and faithfully read his bible daily. He was a 1957 graduate of Gibbs High School. He was the owner of Jones Refrigeration for many years. He was an...
Susan Marie Weeks
Aug 5, 2020
Susan Marie Weeks, age 67 of Knoxville passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Born in Pierce County, Washington in 1953. Preceded in death by her parents, James and Frances Weeks; sister, Cheryl Ridge. Left to cherish the memories of Susan are her daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Steven Carr; grandchildren, DaShawn Carr and Amber Carr; great grandchild, Johnnie Munsey. The...
Jackie Lynn Holt
Aug 4, 2020
Jackie Lynn Holt age 67, of Powell passed away 9:38 am Tuesday August 4, 2020 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a very brilliant and skilled man who was greatly loved. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles in Powell and the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1560. His grandchildren were the light of...
Helen Jean Smith
Aug 4, 2020
Helen Jean Stroud Smith passed away peacefully on August 4, 2020, at Carrick Glen Senior Living in Mt. Juliet, TN. Helen was a lifelong resident of Knoxville until she moved to Lebanon in 2015. She is survived by daughters Jackie Andersen (Tricia), of Brownwood, TX, Jan Young, of Fort Myers, FL, and Jill Trapp (Wayne), of Lebanon, TN; grandchildren, Joshua...
Aubie Hazel Nelson
Aug 4, 2020
Aubie Tindell Nelson -age 91, of Knoxville passed away August 4, 2020. She was a member of Unity Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents Walter and Lurena Tindell and husband William Lee Nelson, Jr. Survivors include: sons and daughters-in-law Dean and Elizabeth Nelson, Tony and Jackie Nelson, Joel and Tammy Nelson; daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Wayne Bolinger; grandchildren:...
