Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
James Oliver Childress
Jun 16, 2019
James Oliver Childress “Piggy” age 69 passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019. Preceded in death by parents Helen and Lawrence Childress; sister, Ellen Sewell; brother, Jimmy Childress. Survived by his wife, Kathy Childress; children, Gary (Mitzi) Childress, Michael Childress, JoAnn (Joey) Smith, Roger (Tammi) Smith, Navy Smith, George (Monica) Smith and Melissa Smith; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters; 2...
Mattie Brewer Miller
Jun 16, 2019
Mattie Brewer Miller, age 64, of Knoxville passed away on June 16, 2019. She was a member of Dante Baptist church. She loved to take care of people. Mattie worked as a waitress at the Waffle House for 35 years. She was a wonderful mom. She is preceded in death by her husband Jasper Miller and parents William and Helen...
Jerry Burl Beeler
Jun 15, 2019
Jerry Burl “J.B.” Beeler, age 88, of Corryton passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. J.B. was a veteran of the Korean War having earned the Korean Service Medal with the Bronze Service Star, United Nations Service Medal, and Occupational Medal (Japan). J.B. was a member of Cedar Ford Baptist Church, and retired from...
Vera Heiskell
Jun 15, 2019
Vera Needham Heiskell age 92 passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019, at Wood Presbyterian Home. She was a member of Maynardville Baptist Church and served as the pianist. She attended the University of Tennessee and was employed at C.M. McClung. Vera enjoyed teaching piano to many over the years. Preceded in death by: husband J.P. Heiskell, parents Odra and Ola...
Rev. Herbert L. Jones
Jun 15, 2019
Rev. Herbert L. Jones, age 90, was born on December 26, 1928 and went home to see his Savior on June 15, 2019. He was proceeded in death by his Papa and Mama, Thomas “Mack” Jones and Willie Mae Jones as well as his brother John Thomas “JT” Jones. He is survived by his cherished bride of sixty-eight years Kathleen...
Judy Faye Stooksbury
Jun 15, 2019
Judy Stooksbury went to Heaven on June 15, 2019, surrounded by all of her loved ones. Judy was a faithful member of Black Oak Ridge Baptist Church, and had a long career as a home health and hospice nurse. She will be sadly missed by her husband Ronnie, son Tim and daughter-in-law Gwen Farner, son Tracy Farner, daughter Elizabeth Edmonds,...
Gwendolyn Eugenie Hoffner
Jun 15, 2019
Gwendolyn E. Hoffner, age 74, of Knoxville passed away on June 15, 2019. She loved all children especially her grandkids. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Her favorite thing to do was dance and play games on her phone. She is preceded in death parents Leonard E. King and Juanita Rayn, brothers Kyle King, L.E. King, and Tony King,...
Jack Loop
Jun 13, 2019
John (Jack) Anderson Loop, age 39, departed this world on June 13, 2019, while residing in Rochester, New York. Jack loved writing, music, hole-in-the-wall diners, and matching wits with the best of them. He leaves behind his son Isaac Loop, parents: Johnny and Denna, brothers: Josh (Amy, Tanner, and Riley), Mike (Max), and special friend Jessica (Chloe). Family will receive...
Jeremy Brett Robinson
Jun 13, 2019
Jeremy Brett Robinson, of Knoxville, age 30, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019, from injuries sustained in an auto accident. He was an employee of Rudder Bus Lines and a member of Bethany Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by mother Karah N. Robinson; grandfather Charles Robinson. He is survived by father Brett Robinson; sister Tiffany Robinson; grandmother...
Charlotte Ann Bell
Jun 13, 2019
Charlotte Bell, age 77, went to her heavenly home June 13, 2019. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Charlotte loved life and lived it to her fullest potential. Preceded by parents Herbert and Lucy Graves; brothers, Bud, J.C., Vincent, Elery and Harold Graves; sisters Naomi Demarcus, Barbara Hutchison, Deane Pointer, and Rubylee Fielden. Cherishing her memory are...
Dorothy B. Knott
Jun 13, 2019
Dorothy “Dot” Knott began her new journey June 13, 2019 with family at her side; Leaving behind daughters, Virginia Smothers (Mark), Deborah Hill, Lisa Gerard (Jeremy), step-daughter Donna Fisher, treasured grandkids and great-grandkids, as well as, her beloved Rocky Hill Baptist Church family and many other special friends. Family will receive friends 5:00-7:00pm Monday, June 17, 2019, at Rocky Hill...
Cindy Lee Mcdevitt
Jun 12, 2019
Cindy Lee McDevitt, age 61, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Methodist Medical Hospital in Oak Ridge. She was born November 12, 1957 in Knoxville, TN to Ralph and Shirley (Wallace) Sweat. She was a 1975 graduate of Halls High School and was a member of the U.S. Navy as Yeoman 2nd Class from 1981-1985....
Audrey R Warwick
Jun 11, 2019
Audrey R. Warwick age 78 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Mother, you’re loved and appreciated. Children do not realize. As children, we can’t comprehend or fully realize the meaning of a mother’s love, how tender and how wise, her patience and her guidance, her helpful, caring ways, the special, thoughtful thing she...
Elizabeth Anne Lane
Jun 11, 2019
Elizabeth Anne Lane (Betty) passed away at home on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Betty was born on June 12, 1934. She graduated from Knoxville Catholic High School in 1952. Betty retired from BellSouth, later South Central Bell, then AT&T, with 30 years of service. She then worked for 10 years for the Knoxville News Sentinel. Betty was preceded in death...
Douglas Edward Henderson
Jun 9, 2019
Douglas Edward Henderson, age 50 of Knoxville passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Parkwest Medical Center. He was preceded in death by most of his family. He was a devoted caregiver and took care of his disabled wife, Anna. Douglas was a loving father to three children: Travis, Erica and Michael. He was also a grandfather of six...
Paul L. Llewellyn
Jun 9, 2019
Paul L. Llewellyn, age 74, of Knoxville, passed away on June 9, 2019. Paul will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband. He was a Harley Davidson enthusiast and member of the Blue Hawks. He also loved animals, especially his dog Lucy. Preceded in death by mother and father Addie and Tate Llewellyn; 3 sisters and 4 brothers. Survived...
John L. Jackson
Jun 8, 2019
John L. Jackson, age 89, of Knoxville, Tn went to be with the Lord and his loving wife Polly on June 8, 2019. He was an avid camper, hiker, and he loved the outdoors. He was the owner of a small painting business and he enjoyed refurbishing antiques. He was a gifted carpenter and was an active member of Faithway...
Judy A. Haynes
Jun 7, 2019
Judy A. Haynes age 72 of Corryton passed away June 7, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mitchell C. and Jessie Finchum; brother, Bill Finchum (Ila). Survived by her husband of 54 years, Paul C. Haynes Jr.; sons, Barry Haynes (Kristi) and Rodney Haynes (Linda); grandchildren, Landon, Cameron, Cody, and Megan; sisters, Jane Dougherty, Wilma Shular (Leslie);...
Ila May Augusta Johnson Grissom
Jun 7, 2019
Ila May Augusta Johnson Grissom, age 95 of Knoxville passed away peacefully on June 7, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Grissom. Survived by her daughter Marsha of Knoxville; brother, Hardy Johnson of Knoxville; sister, Madelyn Johnson Loy of Schoolcraft, Michigan; nieces and nephews, Ann Loy Steffler, Darryl Grissom and Jeff Grissom; several cousins. As a...
Linda Sue Johnson
Jun 6, 2019
On June 6, 2019, Linda Sue (Gross) Johnson of Knoxville, TN, was called home to join the heavenly choir at age 63. Linda was beautiful inside and out, she never met a stranger and would give all she had to those without. She was a God-fearing woman that taught many about His mercy and love. With teachings and songs, she...
