Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Larry Allan Johnson
Jan 9, 2019
Larry Allan Johnson, a proud American, passed away on January 9, 2019. He was a 24-year retired U.S. Navy Veteran. Preceded in death by his father Clifford John Johnson Sr., mother Darlyne Johnson, sister Darcy Johnson, and brother Clifford John Johnson Jr. Survived by his sister Lorinda Johnson, brother Daniel Johnson, brother Marlon Johnson, and sister Tammy Johnson; son Darryl...
Wendell Chett Peebles
Jan 9, 2019
Wendell Chett Peebles (Gampa), age 58, of Knoxville, passed away January 9, 2019. Mr. Peebles was born July 29, 1960 in Swainsboro, GA. He was married to Lisa Marie Peebles on November 19, 1979. Wendell was a loving father, husband and grandfather. He was a 1978 graduate of Swainsboro High School. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a...
Reba Louise Fields
Jan 9, 2019
Reba Louise Fields, age 73, passed away peacefully at home on January 9, 2019. She attended Paw Paw Hollow Baptist Church, where she was an organist and taught children’s Sunday School. Reba also worked at TVA. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved spending time with her son and grandchildren. Preceded in death by mother...
Joan Warise
Jan 6, 2019
Joan Meador Warise, 86, went to her heavenly home on January 6, 2019, surrounded by her loving children. She was born in Old Hickory, TN to Mittie Carnell Lawhorn and Pleasant I. Meador on November 6, 1932. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers and her beloved husband, Kenneth Arnold Warise, Sr., with whom she enjoyed 59 years...
Betty Ann Shipe
Jan 6, 2019
Betty Thurman Shipe age 90, of Halls passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019. Born in Knox County to David and Anna Mae Booker in 1928. Owner and operator of Cameo Hair Salon for 30 years. Member of Central Baptist Church of Ft. City. Preceded in death by husband: Thomas Shipe, mother and step father: Anna and Frank Crudgington. Father: David...
Lenore Maureen Watson
Jan 5, 2019
Lenore Maureen Watson, of Halls, has gone to be with her Heavenly Father on January 5, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Maureen was born on September 6, 1926 to Esker and Bessie Widner in New Tazewell, TN. She had a kind and gentle spirit, was devoted to the care and comfort of others, and was a teacher of all...
Thomas Edward Sellers
Jan 2, 2019
Thomas (Tom) E. Sellers, age 66 went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, January 2, 2019 at his home. Tom was a U.S. Army Veteran during the Vietnam Era. He is a long time and faithful member of Northside Baptist Church holding the office of Trustee, he was a member of the Adult Men’s Sunday School...
Horace Adolphus Watson
Jan 2, 2019
Horace A. “Pops” Watson Jr., age 76, passed away on January 2, 2019. He was of the Baptist Faith. Preceded in death by mother and father Horace and Edna Watson Sr., sisters Jenetta Watson and Jean Watson Elliott, brother Johnny Watson, and several aunts and uncles. Survived by sons Michael Watson and James Watson (Jackie Drake), daughters Donna Watson (Gina...
James L. Mcphetridge
Jan 1, 2019
James L. McPhetridge, age 87, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019 leaving his wife of 65 years, Gerry; his daughters, Gail (Roger) Tucker and Cheryl (Tony) Samples; three grandchildren, Matthew Tucker, Abigail Samples and Caitlin Samples; several nieces and nephews. Born in Fountain City and raised in Halls, he graduated as valedictorian from Halls High School in 1950 and from...
Peggy Jane Gass
Dec 31, 2018
Peggy Jane Gass, age 64 of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018. She was a member of Portland Street Baptist Church. She was a wonderful mother and loving sister. She was a CNA at NHC Healthcare (Emerald Avenue) for 12 years. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, and her son was her world. Peggy enjoyed reading her...
Madeline Courtney
Dec 31, 2018
Madeline Gentry Courtney, age 95 of Knoxville, went to be with Jesus on December 31, 2018. She lived a long healthy life until she broke her hip on November 17, 2018. Madeline spent most of her days watching TBN and loved looking forward to her daily visits from her son, Jim before his sudden passing in June 2018. She loved...
Thomas Elliott
Dec 31, 2018
Knoxville, TN – Thomas P. Elliott, 78, passed away on December 31, 2018 surrounded by family. He was visited often by so many friends who kindly knew him as Mr. Big. He was born on July 19, 1940 in Knoxville, TN, the son of Burl and Ruth Elliott. Tom went to school in Knoxville at Rule High School. He was...
Betty June Rivera
Dec 30, 2018
Betty June Rivera (Junebug), age 41, passed away on Sunday, December 30th, 2018. Preceded in death by Uncle Delbert Rollins. She leaves behind a loving family; mom & stepdad Garlin and David Campbell, husband Jose Rivera, children Marcus and Maria Rivera, grandchildren Marcus Barnett and Mariana Rivera, many aunts, uncles and cousins, and grandmother Nelia Capps. Family will receive friends...
Joe Harold Mcclain
Dec 29, 2018
Joe H. McClain, age 76 of Knoxville, passed away December 29, 2018. He attended Rockford Baptist Church. Joe was a sweet, generous soul, with a wild imagination, who loved children. Preceded in death by parents John and Nevada McClain, brother Ronnie, sisters Judy, Betty, and Travis. Survived by children Bobby Joe McClain and wife Jessica, Ruby K. McClain, Donna McClain...
Teresa Smith
Dec 29, 2018
Teresa Smith, age 68 formerly of Knoxville, passed away on December 29, 2018. Family and friends will gather at Greenwood Cemetery on Friday, January 4th at 10:45am for an 11:00am graveside service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com
Tracy Ray Gunter
Dec 28, 2018
Tracy Ray Gunter, age 71 of Knoxville, passed away on December 28, 2018 after a two year battle with lung cancer. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Tracy was a retired long haul truck driver. He is preceded in death by mother, Della Shoemaker Bates; father, Eugene Gunter; grandson, Tyler Irwin; brothers, Timothy Russell...
Larry Edward Elliott
Dec 28, 2018
Larry Edward Elliott, 75, of Knoxville passed away at his home the morning of December 28, 2018. Larry was an employee of Bellsouth with over 40 years of service. He served in the United States Army where he spent the bulk of his enlistment as a Drill Instructor at Ft. Polk Louisiana. He was a member of Bright Hope Lodge,...
John Tillery Wright
Dec 28, 2018
John T. Wright, age 67, passed away December 28, 2018.He worked at family owned Dick Wright Hardware since he was a boy. He was a Vol fanatic and loved anything UT. He was a member of Bookwalter United Methodist Church. He is preceded in death by parents Richard Wright, Jr. and Katherine Wright; and brother Richard Wright III and wife...
Bryce Browning
Dec 28, 2018
Bryce Browning, age 25 of Powell, passed away December 28, 2018. He was a member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church. He was a huge Vol fan and a sports fanatic. He was a TSSAA referee for years. Bryce was sweet, compassionate, loving, and had a heart of gold. He is preceded in death by grandfather J.D. Jett and grandparents,...
Wilma Mccoig
Dec 27, 2018
Wilma Scriven McCoig age 84 of Knoxville passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, December 27, 2018. Retired from Knox County Schools as the Administrative Assistant to the Title 1 Director. A longtime member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, and more recently a member of Sharon Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband of 46...
