Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Benton "Benny" Franklin Clayton
Apr 27, 2024
Benton “Benny” Clayton, age 67 of Knoxville TN passed away on Saturday April 27, 2024. He spent his time loving on his grandkids and working on cars. Preceded in death by, parents; Hayward and Ida Clayton. Survived by wife; Debbie Clayton, sons; Eric (Beth) Clayton, Nick (Brittany) Clayton, sister; Brenda Black, sister-in-law; Carolyn (Jackie) Hemphill, nieces, Debbie Black and Kim...
David Lee Smith
Apr 26, 2024
David Lee Smith, age 76, passed away Friday evening April 26, 2024 at U.T.Medical Center after a bout of brief illness. David was a general contractor and home improvement specialist with a career spanning from Florida to Tennessee and more than five decades.A member and trustee of Union Baptist Church of Halls Crossroads, Tennessee. David loved spending time outdoors hunting...
Timothy "Tim" K. James
Apr 25, 2024
Timothy (Tim) K. James, age 66 of Knoxville, passed away April 25, 2024. He was the most generous person. He would give you anything he could. He works for the Knox News Sentinel for 32 years. He also operated and owned alongside his family James Food Market for 40 years. Preceded in death by parents Virgil and Mary Jo Layman...
Wanda Louise Matthews
Apr 25, 2024
Wanda Louise Matthews: Our sweet Miss Wanda went to be with Jesus on Thursday, April 25, 2024.
Born on October 16, 1935, she graduated from Central High School and from Fort Sanders Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing as a registered nurse. Throughout her career, she worked at several medical facilities, however, she retired from St. Mary’s Medical Center after many years...
Anthony Willard Whaley
Apr 24, 2024
Anthony Willard Whaley age 46 of Knoxville, TN passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
Preceded in death by brother, James Edward Whaley; grandmother, Marie Haynes.
Survived by loving parents, Bonita and Earl Sr. Whaley; brother, Earl Edward Whaley Jr., sister, Susan Renee Whaley; and nephew Jaxson Reid Whaley.
Family will meet at 10:45 AM for an 11:00 AM graveside service at Lynnhurst...
Gary Edwin Graves
Apr 22, 2024
Gary Edwin Graves, age 73, of Heiskell, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Monday, April 22, 2024. He lived most of his life on Hinds Creek Road where his hobbies included piddling on cars, lawnmowers and trying to talk somebody out of a deal. Gary never met a stranger and would give you the shirt off of his back....
John Paul Rutledge
Apr 22, 2024
John Paul Rutledge, age 80 of Powell, TN passed away Monday, April 22, 2024 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He was born on June 2, 1943 in Maryville, TN. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Angie Brooks; parents, Roy and Hester Rutledge; brothers, Jimmy, Lawrence & Ben Rutledge; special sister, Anna Griffin. He is...
Judge Wheeler Armston Rosenbalm
Apr 21, 2024
The Honorable Judge Wheeler Armston Rosenbalm met his Lord and Savior on 4/21/2024. He passed peacefully with his daughter at his side at UTMC after a brief illness. He leaves behind his loving wife of almost 64 years, Betty Katherine (Smith) Rosenbalm of Chatsworth, Georgia, as well as his only child, Karla Anne Rosenbalm Jones, her husband Mark Andrew Jones,...
Leisa R. Breeden
Apr 21, 2024
Leisa Raye Breeden age 55 of Knoxville, TN., passed away on Tuesday, April 23,2024. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her father, Vernon Large. She is survived by sons, David Breeden (Breanna) and James Breeden, granddaughters, Amelia Breeden and Olivia Breeden, mother, Patricia Rodenborn, sisters, Cathy Newcombe and Donna Large, brother, Samuel Large, and...
Charles Edwin "Gene" Black
Apr 21, 2024
Charles Edwin “Gene” Black, age 91, of Tullahoma, TN passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 in Knoxville, TN. He is preceded in death by his loving parents, Buford and Irene Longmire Black; sister, Kathryn Martin; and brothers, Kelly, James & Tommy. He is survived by sisters, Elizabeth Wendelken & Sue Watson; brother, Bill Black and close friend, Larry Myers...
Mary Louise Hurst
Apr 20, 2024
Mary L. Hurst age 87 of North Knoxville, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2024 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. Preceded in death by son, John Emory; grandson, B. J. Emory. Survived by husband of 52 years, Roger S. Hurst of Washburn, TN.; sons, Michael Emory and Joseph Emory and...
Wanda Lavada Bowling
Apr 20, 2024
Wanda Lavada Bowling, age 79, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 20, 2024in her son’s home surrounded by family. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Tabernacle. Wanda was known for playing the piano and singing at many churches in Knoxville. She retired from Tom’s Potato Chip Company after 30 years.
She is preceded in death by her...
Rosetta McKinney
Apr 19, 2024
Rosetta “Boots” McKinney, age 75 of Knoxville, TN was taken into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Friday April 19th 2024. Being the youngest of four children, and the last of the Golden Girls, there was a reunion and early birthday party going on in Heaven on Friday. She was strong-willed in everything she did, whether it be her...
Sarah Loranda Simonds
Apr 19, 2024
Sarah Simonds, age 42, of Knoxville, TN, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 19, 2024. She was a devoted member of Divine Worship Christian Church. She retired from Walgreens after 12 years. She loved to watch wrestling. Sarah is preceded in death by her parents, John and Patricia Yaugher; uncle, Michael Walker. She is survived by her...
Thomas Benjamin "Ben" Sartin
Apr 19, 2024
Thomas (Ben) Sartin age 42, of Knoxville, TN, passed away unexpectedly on April 19, 2024. Ben was born on March 21, 1982. He was a dedicated husband, Dad, Brother, Marine and employee of Coca-Cola Consolidation of Knoxville. He's preceded in death by dad, James Arlan Sartin Sr.; mom, Wilma Sartin; grandfather, James Arlan Sartin Sr.; grandmother, Carolyn Daniels; mother-in-law, Missy...
William T. Braden
Apr 19, 2024
William T “Bill” Braden, age 81, of Clinton, TN passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024.
Preceded in death by his wife, Marie Braden; parents Charley and Georgia Braden; brothers Gregory and Luther Braden.
Survived by stepdaughter, Angie Burgin; siblings, Oma Eva Garner, Georgia Jean Wilson, Charlie Braden, Diana Hagan, Patricia (David) Springer, Carolyn (Leonard) Johnson, Dora (Bruce) Gosse, Dorthea Braden, Homer...
Kathryn Bryant Lester (Russell)
Apr 19, 2024
Kathryn Bryant Lester (Russell), age 74 of Knoxville, TN, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 19, 2024. She was a 1971 graduate of Carson Newman University, and an active member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Kathryn was a music teacher for Knox County Schools for 27 years. She enjoyed teaching piano, and spending time with her family.
Preceded...
Fred Doyle Human, Sr.
Apr 19, 2024
Fred Doyle Human, Sr., age 89, of Powell, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, at UT Medical Center.
Fred was a graduate of Rule High School class of 1953, News Sentinel All East Tennessee Football 1952 Rule High School, All City Football Team 1952 Rule High School, Quarterback of the year 1952 Rule High School, inducted into Knoxville Greater Sports...
Regeena LeeAnn Moore
Apr 18, 2024
Regeena LeeAnn Moore age 41 of Knoxville passed away on Thursday, April 18. 2024.
Proceeded in death by her mother Robin Moore; grandmother, Gladys Loveday; and Aunt Cindy Harden.
Survived by her children, Bentley (Kelsey) Pitts, Jordan Lyric, and Layla Moore; granddaughter, Frankie Pitts; siblings, Michael and Corey Settle; Aunt, Paula (Steve) Owens; uncle, Ron Moore, also leaving behind several nieces and...
Oscar Howard Nipper
Apr 18, 2024
In Loving Memory
Oscar Nipper, beloved Grandfather, and father, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the age of 85. He was surrounded by his loved ones at the University of Tennessee Hospital, finding solace in the embrace of family and friends.
Oscar lived a life marked by his many years of truck driving and was enormously proud of his...
