Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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...
Elma R. Ammons
Dec 27, 2018
Elma R. Ammons, age 77, of Knoxville, passed on Thursday, December, 27, 2018. She was a faithful member of Valley View Baptist Church. Elma loved all her children and was very proud of her family. She will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by husband of 20 years, Carl Ammons, sister Lois Ann Rockwell, and brothers Donnie and Jimmy Grindstaff....
James White
Dec 26, 2018
James White Jr. age 72 of Knoxville, passed away on December 26, 2018. He was a member of Emory Valley Baptist Church. He loved camping and four-wheeling. He retired from Y-12. Preceded by wife, Glenda White; parents, James White Sr. and Lillie Mae Murr White. Survived by children, Jason White, Josh White, Jeremy White, David White, Matthew White, several grandchildren;...
Terry Sinard
Dec 26, 2018
Terry Sinard, age 63, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. He was a mechanical genius and a jack of all trades. He is preceded in death by parents Charles and Christine Sinard; and wife Marla Sinard. He is survived by wife Lisa Sinard; children Brandon Sinard, Jesse (Carly) Sellers, Sara (Dylan) Sellers, Ben Sellers,...
Ruby Grace Bradley Ridner
Dec 26, 2018
Ruby Grace Bradley Ridner, age 97 of Knoxville, passed away on December 26, 2018 at NHC Knoxville. She was a member of Beaverdale Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by daughter Dorothy Stargle; parents Claude and Roxie Smart Bradley; husband J.C. Ridner; sisters Imogene McElroy (Ray) and Cleo Capps; brother Glenn Bradley; brothers in law Carl Keith and Arthur...
Ruth Imogene Pelleaux Rutherford
Dec 26, 2018
Ruth “Imogene” Pelleaux Rutherford – age 98 of Halls, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at North Knox Medical Center. She was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church for 64 years. She worked at Standard Knitting Mills in the payroll office for 10 years. Imogene loved to send cards to her many friends and family often. Preceded in death...
