Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Bobbie Diane Scott
Dec 5, 2018
Bobbie "Diane" Scott, age 64, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed on December 5, 2018. She has a strong faith in the Lord. She is preceded in death by mother Francis Adams, father Bobby Adams, brother Tony Adams, and nephew Rocky Adams. Survived by husband of 50 years Robert Scott, brother Michael Adams, daughters Angie Ellis and Tammy Scott, sons Robert and...
Marissa Lynn Vandergriff
Dec 5, 2018
Marissa Lynn Vandergriff age 30 of Fountain City, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at University of Tennessee Medical Center. Marissa was a merchandiser with Frito Lay Company, she loved motorcycle riding and the mountains. Survivors; husband, Luke Vandergriff. Daughters; Paisley and Abygail McMillan. Sons; Jason O’Steen and Archer Vandergriff. Father and step mother; Steve and Charlie Williams Sr. Mother...
Virginia Lee Buckner
Dec 4, 2018
Virginia Lee Brock Buckner, age 83, passed away December 4, 2018. She was retired from Halls Elementary School where she worked for 35 years in the cafeteria. She was one of the oldest and longest members of Texas Valley Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents Woodrow and Gladys Brock and husband Herbert Buckner. Survived by sons Jay Buckner (Donna)...
Wanda Lee Wright
Dec 4, 2018
Wanda Lee Key Wright age 75 of Knoxville, Tennessee entered the Heavenly gates to be with her lord and Saviour on Dec. 4th 2018 of natural causes. Proceeding in death by Parents Frank and Nena Key of Harriman, Tennessee and brothers Rodger, Earl, Blaine, James, Donald, Ferrell, Steve Key. Also proceeding in death Daughter Pamela. Survived by sister Shelia Alcorn...
Robin Marion Romines
Dec 4, 2018
Surrounded by family, Robin peacefully passed away on Tues., Dec. 4, 2018 of long-standing health issues. Robin spent most of her life living in the Happy Holler neighborhood. She attended Fulton High School and also received her GED from there. She had a huge heart and loved sharing what she had with others such as food, giving treats to children...
Roy Leonard Southers
Dec 4, 2018
Roy L. Southers, Sr. (R.L), age 86, passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. He was preceded by parents, Worley and Gracie Southers; brothers, Gene, John and Frank Southers; and sister, Anna Ruth Chapman. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Christa Sparre’ Southers; children, Daniela Pinkerton, Roy Jr. and wife Kathy, Rickie and wife Rhonda Southers...
Agnes Louise Dukes
Dec 4, 2018
Agnes Louise Dukes, of Knoxville, TN passed on December 4, 2018. Agnes was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. She was retired from Knox County Schools where she worked for 35 years. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by son, Gary Dukes, parents, Glen & Mamie Noah, and mother & father in law, Florence...
Frank Louis Dixon
Dec 3, 2018
Frank “Sonney” Louis Dixon, Sr. age 79 of Knoxville passed away Monday, December 3, 2018. Frank is preceded in death by sons, Robert R. Dixon, William C. Dixon, Richard D. Dixon, and Randell S.Dixon; daughter, Marthia A. Dixon. He is survived and will be greatly missed by his wife, Rosie Dixon; daughters, Mille Earles and Angie; sons, Frank L. Dixon...
Joseph Lance Morton
Dec 3, 2018
Joseph Lance Morton, age 48, of Knoxville passed away Monday, December 3, 2018. He enjoyed being a chef and was previously employed for many years by the Chop House. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend. He will be remembered as a kind and caring man with a big heart. He will be sorely missed....
Kenneth David Mays
Dec 2, 2018
Rev. Kenny Mays, age 66, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2018. Preceded in death by son Kenny Mays Jr., mother and father Charles and Ruby Mays, brothers Eddie, Ray, Neal and Jerry Mays, and sisters Ann and Alice Mays. Survived by son Brian Mays, daughter Tracy Chapman, special friend Sara Pruitt, brothers Doug,...
Randall Farr
Dec 2, 2018
Randy Farr, age 26 of Knoxville, passed away on December 2, 2018. Football and his friends were his world. Preceded in death by great-grandparents Harley and Nancy Farr, grandfather Terry Rudd, and several uncles. Survived by mother Nancy Farr, grandmother Karen Rudd, brother Andrew Farr, godfather Donnie Williams, step-dad Kenny Lawrence, step-brother and step-sister Chris and Kara Lawrence, aunt and...
Marie Rutherford Kidwell
Dec 2, 2018
Marie (Rutherford) Kidwell, age 91, passed away on December 2, 2018. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband Swan Kidwell; parents Tom & Rova Rutherford; sister Edith Flatford and infant brother Arthur Rutherford. Survived by sister Bernice Flatford; special friends Lawrence & Ethel Weaver and Karen Hawks; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and...
Ernest Pickard
Dec 2, 2018
Ernest “Oakie” Pickard, age 75 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday December 2, 2018 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. He was a football player with Central High School and graduated in 1961and he was a lifetime Central High School Athletic supporter. He then went to the University of North Carolina as a line backer...
Barbara Ann Holbrook
Dec 2, 2018
Barbara Ann Lindsay Holbrook, age 56, of Andersonville passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018. She is preceded in death by parents Frank & Mildred Lindsay. Survived by children Jennifer Chandler, Tabitha Wallace, Samantha Hill, and Justin Hill; siblings Rick, Jerry, Mickey, Roger, Robert, Debbie, and Diana; grandchildren Courtney Pyle (Donnie), Dustin Wallace, Kaitlyn Chandler, Austin Wallace, Cameron Chandler, Anthony...
Edward Leo Oliver
Dec 1, 2018
Edward Leo Oliver, age 81, of Corryton, went to be with The Lord on December 1, 2018. He was a member of Emory Valley Baptist Church. He was a 50 year member of Corryton Masonic Lodge #321, P.M. twice and held many positions during his time there. Leo proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during a two year...
Bruce Paul Mays
Dec 1, 2018
Bruce Paul Mays, born January 14, 1929 died December 1, 2018 surrounded by wife and children. Married 68 years to Betty (Holland) Mays. Graduated from Rule High School in 1947. Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Germany in 1951-52. Retired from Roadway Express. He was a life-long Teamster and a member of the Lonsdale United Methodist Church. Preceded in...
Wendy Turner
Dec 1, 2018
On Saturday, December 1, 2018, Wendy Turner, wife, mother, daughter and sister passed away at the age of 51. Wendy will be forever remembered by her loving husband and best friend of 28 years Johnny Turner; their wonderful son, Brandon Turner (Sage); father, David Cooper (Brenda); siblings, John Cooper (Elizabeth), Darrell Cooper (Jennifer), Nina Goode (Roger) and Amanda Shaffer; she...
Sherry Glandon
Nov 30, 2018
Sherry Moneymaker Glandon, age 55 of Powell passed away November 30, 2018. She was a loving mother, grandmother, wife, and the best friend that anyone could have. Sherry enjoyed working in her garden and had a passion for making people happy. Preceded in death by sons Michael Moneymaker and Christopher Moneymaker, parents, Sonny and Joyce Stone, and brother Michael Stone....
Robert M. Peters
Nov 28, 2018
Robert M. Peters, Sr., age 78, of Knoxville, TN went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. He was a faithful member of Forestdale Baptist Church for 49 years. He was a veteran serving his country in the U.S. Army. He owned and operated BP Signs for 50 years. Bob will be greatly...
Roy Skeen
Nov 28, 2018
Roy E. Skeen age 90 of Knoxville passed away at home Tuesday, November 28, 2018. Member of Bookwalter United Methodist Chuch. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Skeen; brothers, Ross, Bill, and Robert Skeen; step-sister, Reva Dail. Survived by his son, Randy Skeen and daughter, Risa Thompson (Randy); granddaughters, Tamra and Courtney Thompson. The family will receive friends from...
