Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Robert "Bob" L. Worsham
Sep 13, 2024
Robert L. (Bob) Worsham, age 80, went to be with the Lord September 13, 2024. He was a loving husband, dad, and Pap. He leaves behind his wife Carolyn; sons Darin (Samantha) Worsham and Rodney (Neoma) Kiser; grandkids Jordann (Chase) Scarbrough, Megann Kiser, Jonathan Kiser, Caleigh Worsham, Dilynn Worsham, Alexis Butler, Brooke Hines, Briella Scarbrough, Kassy Sawyer (her children Lana,...
Horace "Hoss" Robert Williams, Sr.
Sep 12, 2024
Horace Robert Williams, Sr., age 89, of Claxton, TN, passed away on September 12, 2024.
Horace was a lifelong member of Edgemoor Baptist Church in Claxton, TN where he was active on many mission trips and, in his adult years, served on the Building Grounds Committee.
He was instrumental in the Claxton Community serving with various organizations such as The Claxton Community...
Helen Enid Kurtz
Sep 11, 2024
Helen Kurtz, 93, of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Toronto, Canada, Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024. She is survived by her sister, Betty, devoted and loving daughter, Jacqueline, son-in-law, Stephen, and cherished grandchildren, Daniel and Olivia.
Helen graduated with an Accounting Diploma from the Toronto Central High School of Commerce and completed her education at Harbord Collegiate...
Loretta Marie Mitchell
Sep 11, 2024
Loretta Marie Mitchell, age 65, of Mascot, TN went to be with the Lord on Wednesday. September 11, 2024. She was a member of Portland Street Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She will be remembered as a loving, selfless woman who would help anyone in need.
Preceded in death by her husband, Michael Mitchell; parents, William Hounschell...
Dorothy Jean "Mamaw" Brummett
Sep 11, 2024
Dorothy Jean Brummett, “Mamaw,” born November 21, 1940, went home to be with the Lord on September 11, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family as they held her hands and kissed her goodbye. She was 83 years old .Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Agnes Broyles; her beloved husband, David Brummett; her daughters Penny...
Paul Junior Wallace
Sep 9, 2024
Paul Junior Wallace, age 77 went to be with Jesus on Monday, September 9, 2024. He enjoyed fishing, working on cars, doing yard work, and spending time with his family.
Preceded in death by his wife, Connie Wallace; parents, Ruben and Cleo Wallace; and daughters, Faye Martinez, and Patty Capps.
Paul is survived by his daughter, Donna Brown; siblings, Eddie, Johnny, Robert,...
Wanda Jo Swaggerty
Sep 9, 2024
Wanda Jo Ward Swaggerty, born on March 4, 1937, went to be with the Lord on September 9, 2024. She loved the Lord first, her family, and her grandchildren, who brought her great joy. She loved antiques, making quilts, and sewing. She always found something good in every day and in everyone she met.
Survived by sons, Danny (Darlene) Swaggerty, Joe...
Jon Brock Blankenship
Sep 9, 2024
Brock Blankenship, age 45 of Powell, passed away September 9, 2024. He worked at Nova International. He was an avid sports fan, preferring the Steelers and UT, however, he was most enthusiastic about any sport his son, Parker, played. He also coached many of Parker’s baseball, basketball, and football teams. Brock always put other people before himself. He will be...
Heather Renee Oakley
Sep 8, 2024
Heather Renee (Burnett) Oakley, age 40 of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Preceded in death by her father, John Burnett; and husband, Joshua Oakley.
Heather is survived by her parents, Lisa and Jimmy Moore; children, Renee Hammock (Aydan), Elizabeth Boling (Aldeir), and Randy Boling (Tierce); grandchildren, Koralynn Gibson, Jocelyn...
William "Bill" George Ballard
Sep 8, 2024
William “Bill” G. Ballard, age 91 of Clinton, TN went to be with his Savior on Sunday, September 8, 2024. He was born May 21, 1933. He was a member and Deacon of Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Powell. Long time employee of Tennessee Mill and Mine.
Preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Mabel “Ruth” Norris Ballard; son,...
Patricia Ann Sharp
Sep 7, 2024
Patricia Ann Sharp, age 66, of Knoxville, passed away on September 7, 2024. She was a member of Glenn Oak Baptist Church and worked as a seamstress for John H Daniels for 38 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Fine; parents, Glen and Carolyn Lowery; and a sister, Cathy Walsh.
Patricia is survived by her husband of 13...
Rebecca Lynne Rollison
Sep 6, 2024
Rebecca Lynne Sumpter Rollison, 63, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, in Knoxville, TN. She was the only child of the late Bob and Helen Sumpter (Owens).
Rebecca (Lynne) was a longtime high school Spanish and English teacher. She enjoyed dining out while being in the company of her many friends. She was also a great lover...
Wanda Massingale
Sep 6, 2024
With deep sorrow we announce the passing of Wanda Massingale, a beloved mother, daughter, wife, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother.
Born March 21, 1924, she passed September 6, 2024, at the age of 100. She was born to the loving Lester and Mattie Hubbs and raised in a family who cherished strong values and deep-rooted faith; she embodied the...
Robert Lee Stooksbury
Sep 5, 2024
Robert Lee Stooksbury age 77, of Heiskell, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by his parents, Milus and Edna Stooksbury, and sister-in-law, Fern Stooksbury. He is survived by his faithful companion, Paula G. Breeding, brothers: Oscar (Phyllis) Stooksbury, Gerald...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Rutherford Collins
Sep 5, 2024
Jacqueline "Jackie" Rutherford Collins, age 75, of Powell, TN, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024. She was of Baptist faith and was a member of Belmont Heights Baptist Church.
Jackie is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Melvia Rutherford and her father and mother-in-law, Wallace and Edith Collins.
She is survived by her loving husband, David A. Collins; children,...
Ethel Rochat Stone
Sep 5, 2024
Ethel Rochat Stone, age 101, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024 at home. She was a Christian and attended Sand Branch Church. She was a graduate of Central High School and later worked in Knoxville at the Commercial Branch of Hamilton National Bank for many years. She was preceded in death by husband of 50 years, Charles A. Stone; also...
Michael Angel Munera Jr.
Sep 4, 2024
Michael Angel Munera, Jr. age 43 of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Michael was a 1999 graduate of Lejeune High School at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Michael was loving dad and son, and his trade was an automobile mechanic. Survivors; sons, Michael Munera, Dominick Munera and Lucas Munera; mother, Matilde Cruz; father, Michael Munera, Sr.; sister, Judy (Tobias)...
Scot Andrew Hurst
Sep 4, 2024
Scot Andrew Hurst, age 36 of Knoxville, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was a 2006 graduate of Halls High School and a member of Black Oak Ridge Baptist Church. He will be remembered as a loving son. Preceded in death by grandparents, Albert and Wilma Hurst...
Jean Margaret Potter
Sep 3, 2024
Jean Margaret Potter age 87 of East Knoxville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of Stadium Gap Baptist Church and retired from Jefferson County Health and Rehab as a CNA after 17 years. Jean was an avid Elvis Pressley fan. Preceded in death by parents, Daisy and William...
David Curtis Drinnon
Sep 3, 2024
David C. Drinnon, age 56 of Knoxville, passed away September 3, 2024. He worked many years at Freeway Market on Norris Freeway. David will be remembered as a good son and brother, who was kind, always had a smile on his face, and wanted to help people and do the right thing. Preceded in death by parents Curtis and Claudia...