Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Gary Lynn Graybeal
Jun 7, 2024
Gary Lynn Graybeal, a beloved member of the Halls community, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 7, 2024 at the age of 68. Gary was born on May 29, 1956; he was known for his passion in Jesus Christ, the outdoors, and dedication to his work. Gary was a true friend to all and a cherished member of Atkins Baptist Church....
Betty Jo Dukes
Jun 6, 2024
Betty Jo Dukes, 89, of Knoxville, passed away on June 6, 2024. She was born on January 30, 1935, to the late James Millard Whitt and Bealah Cameron.
Betty was a member of Alice Bell Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by George Dukes, Patricia Grant, Mike Ballinger, Daryl Ballinger, and Jean Cameron.
Betty is survived by her sister, Bobbie Farmer; grandchildren:...
Krista and Grayson Latham
Jun 6, 2024
September 27, 2013 - June 6, 2024
Krista Latham age 31 and Grayson Latham age 10 of Knoxville, went to be with Jesus suddenly on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Krista was a beautiful person inside and out. She loved spending time with her family and she had 3 sons and a daughter. Krista always made sure they were loved and taken...
Brian Lee Foust
Jun 6, 2024
Brian Lee "B" Foust was born July 23, 1999. He left this earth on June 6, 2024 to be with his Heavenly Father. Brian was preceded in death by his father, Darryl Lee Foust. He was survived by his mother, Cheryl Foust; brother, Brandon Collins; sisters, who live in Iowa. Brian is also survived by his Mamaw, Linda Ridgeway; special...
Alexandria "Alex" Danaë Schwartz
Jun 6, 2024
Alexandria “Alex” Schwartz of Knoxville went to be with her Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of Thursday, June 6, 2024 with her loving husband, Jonathan, by her side. Alex gained her crown of eternal life after an enduring battle with cancer in which her faith never wavered. She loved her Lord Jesus Christ, family, friends, sports, and...
Teresa Lynn Brewer
Jun 6, 2024
Teresa Lynn Brewer, age 66, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on June 6th, 2024, in her hometown from complications of liver disease. Born July 10th, 1957, Teresa was the 7th child to Ruby Emma Lee Moore and Theodore Moore. She married the love of her life, Mickey Charles Brewer on April 7th, 1984. She was a supporting military spouse while...
Julia J Tindell
Jun 5, 2024
Julia Jewell Tindel, 86, went to be with the Lord on June 5th, 2024. She was born on April 6th,1938 to the late Joseph Richard Weaver and Lockie Laura Honeycutt.She is survived by her two sons, James and Steve Tindell, and stepdaughter, Dorothy Maples.A graveside service will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery on Friday, June 14th, 2024 at 1pm.Condolences may...
Billy Joe Wrinkle
Jun 5, 2024
Billy Wrinkle, 68 went home to be with the Lord on June 5, 2024. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was also an avid sports fan of UT and Andy Griffith. Survived by his wife of 45 years Robin, along with his daughters Melissa Bull and Christie Clark, sons-in-law Kenny Guider and Carl Clark, grandchildren Celissa...
Nathan Leon Karnes
Jun 5, 2024
Nathan Leon Karnes, age 78, of Knoxville, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. He was born on September 16, 1945 to the late Adrian and Irene Karnes. He worked at Rice Oldsmobile and East TN Ford for many years before becoming the owner/operator of Karnes Auto Body Shop. He was a member of...
Earl Ray Scarbrough
Jun 4, 2024
Earl Ray Scarbrough, age 70, of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Earl was a proud Marine.
Preceded in death by parents, Ray Scarbrough and Della Jones Scarbrough; sisters, Sherry Johnson and Gail Brewer; brother, Nick Scarbrough.
Survived by son, Branndon Scarbrough (Kathy); grandsons, Jonathon Stone and Josef Stone.
Family will have services for Earl at a later date.
Hoyle Leroy Kelly
Jun 4, 2024
Hoyle Leroy Kelly "Kelly "entered his heavenly home on June 4th 2024. He was born to Hoyle and Genieva "Jenkins" Kelly on March 21st , 1950, in Knoxville, TN. Proceeded in death by parents Hoyle & Genieva "Jenkins" Kelly and Granddaughter Alexis Marie Chunn. He leaves behind his Children Amanda "Kelly" Chunn, John Kelly, and Chris Kelly followed by numerous...
Gwendolyn Ann Donehew
Jun 3, 2024
Gwendolyn Ann Donehew (Butler) age 62 of Knoxville passed away Monday, June 3, 2024 peacefully in her sleep due to a long term illness. Gwen was a loving and devoted wife as well as a mother to many. She loved her family, Norris lake, the beach, fast cars and music along with cooking and having family get together for any...
Tim A Rivera
Jun 3, 2024
Tim A. Rivera, age 66, passed away on June 3, 2024. He was born in Hialeah, Florida on October 3, 1957, to Joseph and Kay (Fogel) Rivera. Tim retired from ORNL after many years of faithful service. He was an avid cyclist – motorcycles and bicycles alike. Tim had strong faith, was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church, and that...
Josephine "Jobie" Mathes
Jun 3, 2024
Josephine “Jobie” Mathes age 81, of Oak Ridge, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, June 3, 2024. Jobie, as she was affectionately known, was a kind and loving momma and lady with unwavering faith in God. She had a great sense of humor and enjoyed making people laugh. Her family meant everything to her, and she will...
Gene England
Jun 2, 2024
Shirley Eugene England, age 79 of Knoxville, passed away June 2, 2024. He was crane operator for Powell Erectors and Riggers, as well as, Southland Erectors and Riggers for many years. Gene enjoyed watching UT football, throwing darts, and fishing. Preceded in death by parents Tom and Nan England, brother J.D. England, and sister Helen England. Survived by wife of...
Rebecca Smith Asher
Jun 2, 2024
Rebecca Ann Smith Asher, age 50 of Knoxville, passed away June 2, 2024. She enjoyed being a mail carrier for about 20 years and was also a boy scout leader for several years as well. Rebecca loved to do arts and crafts of many kinds. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and a dear friend. Preceded in...
Essie James Moore
Jun 2, 2024
Essie J. Moore, age 99 of Powell, got promoted to Heaven peacefully Sunday evening June 2, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Life-long member of the Church of God. Her life was devoted to God and family. In her Christian circle, she was known as a “Prayer Warrior”; lovingly in the family, she was known as the “Queen”. Her joy...
Donald Eugene Bruner
Jun 1, 2024
Donald "Don" Eugene Bruner, 61 of Knoxville, passed away in his home on Saturday, June 1, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends who loved him. Don worked hard and enjoyed his last job at Medical Waste of America and all those he worked alongside. He was a bright energetic soul with an adventurous...
Matthew Thomas Diesing
Jun 1, 2024
Matthew Thomas Diesing, age 47 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center after a courageous 14 month battle with pancreatic cancer. Matthew was a loving husband, father, son, brother and uncle and loved his family very much. He served in the United States Marine Corps for 7 years and was stationed at...
Martha Lou Kitts
Jun 1, 2024
Martha Wallace Story Kitts, age 89, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Saturday June,1 2024. She was a member of Bookwalter United Methodist Church. She retired from ORNL FCU as a branch manager.
Preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Laura Wallace; sisters, Betty (Lynn) Mashburn, MaryAnne (Jim) Huff; husband, Doug Story; Son Dan Story, husband Kermit Kitts.
Martha is survived...
