Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Dec 4, 2019

Carolyn Ownby, age 77, went home to be with the Lord on December 4, 2019. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, and a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by parents James A. and Lucy Carlisle and sister Wanda Gresham. Survivors include children Sabrena Dunn and husband Randall and Jeff Ownby and wife...

Dec 4, 2019

Bobby Allen Jones, 66, of Knoxville, left his earthly home Dec 4, 2019. He was surrounded by his family. He was an avid fisherman and would spend as much time on the water as he possibly could. Bobby is preceded in death by his father, Casey Jones and sister Missy Fritts. He is survived by his loving wife of 29...

Dec 3, 2019

John Henry Hensley Jr., age 86, passed away suddenly December 3, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry Hensley, Sr., and Effie Bernice Smyth Hensley, son Ted Alan Hensley, and mother of his children, Jane Chitwood Hensley. He is survived by his wife of 31 yrs, Betty Elnora Raley Hensley, daughter Anne DeLynn Hensley, and stepson...

Dec 3, 2019

H. Wayne Branson age 81 of Lenior City, formerly of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at his home. He was a member of Clapps Chapel United Methodist Church. He served in the U. S. Army and retired from United Parcel Service. Preceded in death by parents, Mr. & Mrs. Roy Branson, brother and sister in law, Harold and...

Dec 2, 2019

Danny Lynn Riddle, age 66 of Knoxville, passed away December 2, 2019. He was a proud Vietnam era veteran. Danny loves his wife very much, as well as, his family, home, motorcycles, and dogs. He retired from Clayton Homes and worked there even before it was called Clayton. He had a loving personality and a great dry humor that, along...

Dec 1, 2019

Charlotte McInturff, age 86, passed away December 1, 2019. She was preceded in death by parents John & Lena Welch, husband Walter Leon McInturff, sister Gearl Long, and brother-in-law Bill Long. Survivors include sons Craig McInturff, Jeff McInturff and wife Sherry, and Brian McInturff and wife Janet, daughter Cynthia Webb and husband Keith, grandchildren David Coker and wife Tanya and...

Nov 29, 2019

William Blan Benton age 69 of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 29, 2019. Preceded in death by parents Lee Roy and Lillie Mae Benton. Survived by his loving wife of 44 years Debra Benton; daughter Kristie Benton (Joe Stafford); his heart and soul was his grandchildren Zachary, Eli Kody Blan, and Natalie; brother James...

Nov 29, 2019

Command Sergeant Major Glen Moore Disney (Retired) of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away peacefully, November 29, 2019 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center surrounded by his family. Glen was born August 25, 1929 in Andersonville, Tennessee to Louie (Braden) and Conde Disney. He married the “love of his life” Loretta Embry on January 4, 1949 and she followed him all...

Nov 28, 2019

Judy Jackson Lowe passed away November 28, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Judy was born in Knoxville, Tennessee and graduated from Central High School in Knoxville. She retired from BellSouth following 45 years of service. Judy was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Powell, Tennessee for many years. Judy was preceded in death by her...

Nov 28, 2019

Wayne D. Kidd, age 77, went to be with the Lord November 28, 2019. He retired from Norfolk Sothern Railroad after 43 years of service. Wayne was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was preceded in death by parents Dock & Gladys Kidd and sister Wanda Roach. Survivors include children Debbi Longmire and husband Steve, Ronnie Kidd and...

Nov 27, 2019

Lucy Davis, age 92, was born July 10, 1927, and passed away November 27, 2019. She worked for Tennessee Department of Human Services for 25 years. She was preceded in death by husband, George Marshall Davis, daughter, Kelly Jean Dailey, sons George Marshall Davis, Jr. and Victor Mitchell Davis. Survivors include daughters, Elaine Steele and Natalia Underwood (George), grandchildren, Maureska...

Nov 26, 2019

James L. Collins, age 67 of Seymour, passed away suddenly on November 26, 2019. Jim was born on March 28, 1952 in Knoxville. He worked for many years at Paycash Grocery and then went on to own his own business for several years in Gatlinburg. He most recently retired from Melaleuca. Jim had a passion for hunting and fishing. He...

Nov 26, 2019

Shirley Bunch, age 70, went home to be with the Lord November 26, 2019 after a 10 year battle with Alzheimer’s. She was a devoted wife, mother, and mamaw who was loved by everyone who met her. She lived life to the fullest and her favorite thing was spoiling her grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents; sons Ricky and Greg...

Nov 25, 2019

Paulette Maxwell Lay went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 25, 2019. Paulette was a devoted wife, mother, mamaw and G. Poddy. She was a faithful charter member of New Fellowship Baptist Church. She retired as the Lift Director from Knoxville Transportation in 1995 and then became Mamaw Paulette to hundreds of children at New...

Nov 24, 2019

Edna Walker Nowling, age 84, passed away on Nov. 24, 2019 from Vascular Dementia. Her loving husband of 61 years Sherman preceded her in death, as well as, parents P.A. & Roxie Walker, 2 sisters and 5 brothers. She will be greatly missed by her children Rhonda Stephenson, Debbie Underwood and Denise (Jay) Morris; her grandchildren Andrew (Julie) Stephenson, Morgan...

Nov 24, 2019

Nov 24, 2019

Everett, F. Houston, 85 passed away Nov. 24 surrounded by family. He was born June 10, 1934 in Townsend, where he met his wife of 65 years, Delcie. Houston joined Tuckaleechee Methodist church at early age and but last attended Mt Hermon UMC. He worked for Breeden and Rudder Refrigeration servicing commercial restaurant equipment most of his life. He loved...

Nov 23, 2019

Frankie Sue Neal Rogers, age 73, of Knoxville, passed away November 23, 2019. Frankie was always very generous with everyone. She was a fun loving person and her memory will forever remain in our hearts. Frankie was preceded in death by husband Nicky Charles Rogers, son Nicky Lee Rogers, and sisters Freda Karnes, Lillian Woods, and Vicky Holifield. Survivors include...

Nov 23, 2019

Betty Jewell Treece, age 82 of Knoxville TN, passed away on November 23rd 2019. Surrounded by her family, Betty was serenaded with hymns as she peacefully went home to meet her Lord and Savior. She was a faithful wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother to her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roscoe and Alverta Walker, brothers...

Nov 22, 2019

Paul W. Meridieth, of Mascot, passed away November 22, 2019 at the age of 74. He was saved May 19, 1994 at Rutledge Pike Missionary Baptist Church, where he continued to be a member of for the remainder of his life. He was a graduate of the Powell High School Class of 1964 and was retired from Coca-Cola. Paul was...