Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Jason "Jay Bug" Payne
Aug 4, 2017
Jason “Jay Bug” Payne, age 30 of Knoxville, Tennessee, Passed away at his home August 4, 2017. He is preceded in death by mother Linda Owns and several aunts and uncles. He is survived by father Archie Payne; brothers William (Debra) Maples, Scott (Amy) Payne, Lynn (Janet) Payne; sister Teresa Johnson and fiancé Stewart Edwards; Jason’s close friend, Tonya Burton;...
Virginia Mae Rickett
Jul 29, 2017
Virginia Darden Rickett, age 89, of Seymore, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Ben Atchley Veterans Nursing Home. Preceded in death by parents, James and Matilda Johnson; sons, Bobby Mize and Dan Darden; 6 brothers and 2 sisters. Survived by sons, Roger Darden and Larry Darden; 9 grandchildren; several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; sister, Nelle Lane and daughters-in-law....
Linda Carol Quillen
Jul 28, 2017
Linda Carol Quillen, 71 of Rockford, TN passed away quietly Friday, July 28, 2017 with her family at her bedside. She was born to the late Clifford Webb and Martha Jane Spears on November 25, 1946 in Puttnam County Tennessee. Linda was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Knoxville West Ward. Linda was a caring,...
Shyan Reena Hurst
Jul 27, 2017
Shyan Reena Hurst (ShyShy), age 18, passed away Thursday July 27, 2017. Shyan was born in Knoxville, TN January 22, 1999. She graduated from Kelly Volunteer Academy and was planning to go to Pellissippi State Community College. Waiting for Shyan to join them in heaven are grandfather, Jackson Lee Hurst, Sr and grandmother Sandy Trammell. Leaving behind to celebrate her...
Dennis Ray Carpenter
Jul 26, 2017
Dennis Ray Carpenter, 55 of Corryton went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Dennis was born to the late Bill R. and Evelyn J. King Carpenter on June 15, 1962 in Knoxville. He enjoyed being outdoors especially fishing. He loved his church and was known as a giving person. It brought a smile to his...
Wilma Waggoner Coffey
Jul 26, 2017
Wilma Waggoner Coffey, 72 of Knoxville passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017 with her family at her side. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Coffey; daughter, Debra Livingston; parents, Jim Waggoner and Thelma Painter’ step-mother, Nell Waggoner; brother-in-law, Jack Welch; niece, Crissy Sexton; father and mother-in-law, O.H. and Katerine Coffey. Wilma is survived by daughters, Cathy (Steve)...
Betty Jean Ellis Shultz
Jul 26, 2017
Betty Jean Ellis Shultz, age 85, passed away on July 26, 2017. She was a member at Salem Baptist Church. Betty was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by husband Charles Preston Shultz Sr.; parents Dewey and Bertha Ellis; and brother Bob Ellis. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters Rhonda (Glenn) Davis and Teri (Tim)...
Reba Gale Cole
Jul 25, 2017
Reba Gale Cole, 27 of Knoxville passed away on Tuesday, July 25th, 2017. Reba is preceded in death by her grandparents, father, Roy Cole; aunts and uncle, Alice Babb, Johnny Cole and Ann Bohanan. Reba is survived by children, Hailey Simonds and Hannah Cunningham; mother, Peggy Northern; grandmother, Linda Collins; siblings, Dora (Donnie) Moore, Lori (“Worm”) Pollard, Lucretta Cole, Jennifer...
Clarence Ross Bryant
Jul 24, 2017
Clarence Ross Bryant, age 66, of Knoxville, passed away July 24, 2017. He was a member of Knoxville Primitive Baptist Church. Clarence was honored to serve his country in the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ross & Mildred Bryant. He is survived by his brother, Jackie Bryant; sister, Mildred Williams; nephews, Bobby Brock,...
Tyler Jacob Lakin
Jul 23, 2017
Tyler Jacob Lakin - September 24, 1990 - July 23, 2017. Tyler was loved by Mitch, Debra, Seth and LeAndra, Bama and Poppy, Meg and Mike, Kenny, Zoe, Katherine, Natalie, Gracie, Jake, Addie, Hannah, Sophie, Finn, Ava, David and Nancy, Don, John and Anna Lynn, Nelson and Jane, Alfreda, Sarah and Andy, Knox, Keith, Becky, Barbie, Susie, Will, Mark, Matt,...
Mellissa Ann Copeland
Jul 23, 2017
Mellissa Ann Copeland, age 49, of Knoxville TN passed away July 23, 2017. She was preceded in death by her mother Lois Ann Woody. She is survived by her husband David Pollard Sr.; children David Pollard Jr., Kimberly Copeland, Michael Powell, and Robbie Copeland; 6 grandchildren; four sisters and one brother. Family will receive friends Monday, August 7, 2017, at...
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Brock
Jul 22, 2017
Frances Gwendolyn “Gwen” Brock, went to her heavenly home to be with her heavenly father in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 22nd, 2017. Gwen was a retiree of Alpha Industries. She loved to go shopping and she had a great affinity for the music of Eric Clapton. She loved to play Red Ace with her close friends at...
Kenneth Richard Johnson
Jul 22, 2017
Kenneth "Ken" Johnson Kenneth Richard "Ken" Johnson went home to be with the Lord on Saturday July 22, 2017. Kenneth Johnson was an extremely intelligent and well-rounded man. He worked as a barber, policeman, PBX installer for a phone company, and real estate loan officer; he did anything he put his mind to. He was a great husband, father, and...
Alvin Glenn Frye
Jul 22, 2017
Alvin Glenn Frye, age 93, of Fountain City, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 22nd, 2017. He was a proud United States Navy Veteran and served in World War II and the Korean War as a Corpsman. He was an active member of the Fountain City Lions Club, honorary member of the North Knoxville Rotary Club,...
Julius (Smitty) Nash Smith
Jul 21, 2017
Julius Nash Smith Jr. (Smitty) died peacefully Friday July 21th 2017 at 97 years old. He was best known for his sense of humor and his big heart. He loved spending time with his family and friends and his girlfriend Ms. Freddie Renfro. He was a loving father, grandfather and uncle and will be forever missed by the people who...
J. C. Wolfenbarger
Jul 20, 2017
J.C. Wolfenbarger, age 90, entered his eternal home Thursday July 20, 2017. Preceded in death by parents Cal and Martha Wolfenbarger; an infant brother and a most beloved son Dennis Wolfenbarger. Survived by his loving wife of 69 years Hope Farmer Wolfenbarger; sons Michael, William, and Steve Wolfenbarger; daughters-in-law Dianne, Suzanne, and Angel; granddaughters, Kimberley, Kelley, and Bridgette; grandsons, Blake...
Kyle V. Rutherford
Jul 20, 2017
Kyle V. Rutherford, age 78, of Andersonville, passed away July 20, 2017. Member of Zion Hill Baptist. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Hattie Rutherford; daughter, Lucille Rutherford and granddaughter, Erin Kuykendall. Kyle is survived by his wife of 57 years, Edna Rutherford; daughters, Tammy Ogle (Tim), Debbie Butturini (Mike); son, Jeff Rutherford; grandchildren, Robbie, Amanda,...
Wesley Eugene Key
Jul 19, 2017
Wesley Eugene Key, age 63 of Knoxville, TN, went to be with the Lord on July 19, 2017 and is now gloriously singing with the angels. Wesley always met you with a smile on his face and a joke to make you laugh. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping with his family. He loved to travel to the Outer Banks...
Linda Sue Johnson
Jul 17, 2017
Linda Sue Johnson, age 77, of Knoxville, has finally seen the face of Jesus, something she longed for on July 17, 2017. She is survived by the ones she laughed with, lived for, and loved. She was kind and beautiful inside and out and loved her children and grandchildren with her unfailing passionate heart. She retired from Plasti-line, Inc. Preceded...
Helmon Cavin "Wax" Smith
Jul 15, 2017
Helmon Cavin “Wax” Smith, age 94, of Knoxville, passed away July 15, 2017. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force, proudly serving his country in World War II on the Pacific Theater. He retired from the K-25 plant in Oak Ridge after 35 years of service. He was a devoted and loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He...
