Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Mary Jo Wilson
Nov 21, 2019
Mary Jo Wilson, age 96, went to be with the Lord on November 21, 2019. She was a longtime member and Sunday school teacher at Inskip Baptist Church and was a member of the Daylily Society. She graduated from Brainerd High School in 1941. She was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years Roy Wilson, parents O.C. and...
Thomas Deadrick Milligan
Nov 20, 2019
Thomas Deadrick Milligan, Sr., age 84 of Powell passed away November 20, 2019. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Tabernacle and had a very close relationship with the Lord. Tommy was co-captain of the football team at Powell High School where he graduated in 1953. He was the first minor pee wee football coach for Powell in 1965, refereed...
Edward Lloyd Cardwell
Nov 20, 2019
Edward “E.L.” Lloyd Cardwell, of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. He was born on December 31, 1927. He was a World War II era veteran and worked at Y-12. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward Lee and Velma Mae Cardwell; mother of his children, Nancy Waggoner Cardwell; son, Larry Cardwell; daughter, Debbie Overton; sisters, Katherine Churchman...
James Edward Wyrick
Nov 19, 2019
James Edward "Jimmy John" Wyrick born on October 7,1941 in Lake City, TN passed on November 19, 2019 at his residence in Knoxville, TN, comforted by his loving wife and family. Jimmy John was born in Lake City, TN, not Rocky Top and he was more than willing to correct anyone that said different. Growing up Jimmy John was a...
Margaret Ann Kidwell
Nov 17, 2019
Margaret Ann Phelps Kidwell age 86 passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints! Our cherished and precious mother departed this life while surrounded by her devoted family. She was lovingly known by us as Mammy. Our hearts are broken and desolate at her passing and words can’t express...
Alice Louise Clark
Nov 17, 2019
Alice Louise Clark, age 87 of Knoxville, passed away on November 17, 2019. She was a lifetime member of Bethany Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband of 65 years Robert (Gene), sisters Gerry (Hollis), Dorothy (Ralph), Zelma (Ronald), brothers Bill (Evelyn), Tommy (Faye), parents UL and Francis Breeden, mother and father in law Chloe and Dail Clark. Survived by...
Helen Louise Walden
Nov 17, 2019
Helen Walden, age 92, of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on November 17, 2019. Preceded in death by husband Joe Walden. She is survived by daughters Pat Braden and her husband Jim of Mascot and Becky Walden of Strawberry Plains; grandchildren Darrell Braden of Mascot and Cheryl May and her husband Rodney of Jefferson City; and great-granddaughter...
Mary Lorraine Elizabeth Bisceglia Mcwilliams
Nov 16, 2019
Mary Lorraine Elizabeth Bisceglia McWilliams, 88, of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, Nov. 16, 2019, with her sons by her side. Her joyful spirit and constant smile will be missed by all who knew her. Lorraine was born on Good Friday, April 3, 1931, in Middlesboro, Ky where she grew up and went to...
Leo William Bean
Nov 16, 2019
Leo William Bean, born August 18, 1928, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019 in Maryville. He was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church where he was a deacon for 25 years. He served as a deacon for a total of 61 years. He joined the Navy at 16 and was on a destroyer during World War II. He was...
Marion Ballew Evans
Nov 16, 2019
Marion Dossett Ballew Evans, age 77 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on November 16, 2019. She was a longtime member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church where she loved her church family. Preceded in death by husband of 46 years, Julius Ballew, and husband of 7 years, E.G. Evans. Survived by sons Barry (Pauletta) Ballew, Chris (Stacia)...
Leah Rene' Scroggins
Nov 16, 2019
Leah Rene’ Scroggins age 25 of Powell passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was a member of Sonlight Baptist Church. Leah was an electrician and model. She never met a stranger and was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, best friend, and will be missed by her family and friends. Preceded in death...
Lloyd Randy Satterfield
Nov 16, 2019
Lloyd “Randy” Satterfield, age 66, of Union County, TN went to be with the Lord on November 15, 2019. Lloyd was a lover of the fine arts, loved to cook and enjoyed staying at home. Preceded in death by parents, Bertha and Harold Satterfield; grandparents, Artie and Lassie Warwick; brother, Dwight Satterfield; and sister, Judy Grant. He is survived and...
Trula Darlene Wright
Nov 13, 2019
Trula Darlene Wright was born on December 19, 1949 and passed away on November 13, 2019. Preceded in death by mother Jessie Mae Sherrod, father Robert Henry Schubert, brother Joe D. Sherrod, sisters Jenny Lee Morgan and Evelyn L. Almoney and brother Terry G Sherrod Sr. Survived by ex-husbands Kenneth Wright (Rhonda) and Larry Joe King, furbabies Kandi and Jackson,...
Dewey Edward Kidwell
Nov 13, 2019
Dewey E. Kidwell, age 87 of Corryton passed away 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the family home. He was a member of New Fellowship Baptist Church. Retired from Norfolk Southern Railway as a carman after 42 years. Preceded in death by mother; Carrie Liford and his wife of 65 years Ann Kidwell who passed away August 31, 2019....
Ulys "Del" Shoffner
Nov 12, 2019
Ulys “Del” Shoffner, age 74, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord November 12, 2019. He was of the Baptist Faith and a United States Marine Corps Veteran. He was preceded in death by son, Ronald Shoffner, parents, Ulys, Sr. and Imogene Shoffner, sisters, Dorothy Janie Miller, Carolyn Sue Wiest and nephew, Jeff Wiest. Survivors include wife, Jane...
Lucas Alan Kiley
Nov 12, 2019
It is with deepest sorrow we announce that Lucas Alan Kiley, our beloved son, grandson, brother and best friend, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. He left behind; mother Carrie Kiley, father John Kiley, stepmother Bobbie Kiley, grandmother Jan Johnson (mother), grandparents Marcus Burleson and Marty Burleson, 5 brothers, 3 sisters, aunt Marka, aunt Linda, 6 cousins, as...
Sheila Thomas Sears
Nov 11, 2019
Sheila Thomas Sears, age 63 of Knoxville, passed away November 11, 2019. She was a member of Northshore Baptist Church. Preceded death by husband Willie Pointer and father Jesse William Thomas. Survived by mother Ruby Thomas, brother Pat Thomas, sister Martha Ruff, 8 nephews, 3 nieces, best friend Bob Moore, and special friend Amy Loy. Family will receive friends 5:00-7:00pm...
Truman P. Hensley
Nov 11, 2019
Truman P. Hensley age 78 passed away Monday, November 11, 2019. He was a member of Northwest Church of God and a US Army Veteran. He was an outstanding father and avid outdoorsman, who loved to hunt and fish and could strike up a conversation with anyone. Truman was the manager of Whiteway for over 10 years and co-owner of...
Judy Kelly
Nov 11, 2019
Judy Kelly, age 74 of Corryton, went home to be with the Lord on November 11, 2019. Judy was a member of Highland Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Silas and Ora Fields; son Kenny R. Kelly; grandson Tyler Kelly; siblings: Paul Fields, Hazel Holbrook, Billy Joe Fields, Vera Caudill, Eleanor Brock, Roger Fields, Betty Shephard...
