Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
David Wayne Harrison
May 4, 2016
David Wayne Harrison Jr., age 28, passed away suddenly on May 4, 2016, born May 29, 1987 in Maryville Tennessee. He was loved and will be missed by many. Preceded in death by his dad David Sr., sister Jan, grandparents Bill and Linda Blevins, and Papaw Jack Harrison. He is survived by loving and devoted mother Carol Harrison, his precious...
Joseph Arther Newcomb
May 3, 2016
Joseph A. Newcomb Jr., age 56, born November 13, 1959. Joe went to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, May 3, 2016. He loves the Lord and loved singing his praises. He wrote and sang many songs in his devotion. Joe served in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed his children, bass fishing, and his family. Joe is preceded in death...
Aleeah Grace Taylor
May 3, 2016
Aleeah Grace Taylor, age 4, of Knoxville passed May 3, 2016. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Carolyn Daugherty and Beverly & Donnie Daniel; great-grandfather, Earl Taylor; and an aunt Casey Taylor. She is survived by her parents, Kelley & Donnie Taylor; sisters, Natalie Taylor, Brianna Sharpe, Marissa Buhl; great-grandmother, Rita Taylor; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. The...
Peggy Kirby Bright
May 2, 2016
Peggy Kirby Bright, age 89, of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2016. She was a graduate of Powell High School and a lifelong member of Sharon Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Grant Bright; parents, Len and Lucille Kirby; brothers-in-law, Don Bright, George Gose, Hollis McPhetridge, and Ray Rutherford. Survived by children, Janice Bright, Bill Bright and...
Jordan Mitchell
May 2, 2016
Jordan Mitchell, age 51, left us May 2, 2016. He was of the Baptist Faith and an avid UT football fan. He was good people. He was preceded in death by father Fred Mitchell and grandparents. Survivors include daughter Amanda Nicole Mitchell, mother Nancy Mitchell, sister Misty Mitchell, brothers Darren Mitchell and wife Marie, and David Mitchell, former wife Cathy...
Larry Anderson
May 2, 2016
Larry Anderson, age 88, of Knoxville passed away May 2, 2016. He was of the Baptist faith and a proud veteran of the US Army serving in Korea. Preceded in death by wife, Mary Ann Anderson; son, David Anderson. Survived by loving wife, Betty Thompson Anderson; sons, Stephen Anderson and wife Lynda and Robert Anderson and wife Jeanette. Funeral service...
James O. "Pap" Lay
May 1, 2016
James O. “Pap’ Lay, age 86, of Halls, passed away on Sunday, May 1st, 2016. He was a member of Old Pleasant Gap Baptist Church, was a greeter for the local Shriners, and retired from Southern Railway/Norfolk Southern after more than 42 years of service. He was a very generous, kind and compassionate soul who enjoyed his tractor collection, piddling...
Annette Mize Davis
Apr 30, 2016
Annette Mize Davis 63 was born on August 4th 1952 and passed away on April 30th 2016 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville after a short battle with cancer and numerous health issues. She is preceded in death by her mother Ruth and father Huston Mize, her brothers Bart and Luke and her niece Deborah. Surviving family members...
Judith Ann Roberts
Apr 29, 2016
Judith Ann Roberts, age 77, of Knoxville, passed away on April 29th, 2016. She was a teacher in the Nashville area school system for many years and attended St. Therese Catholic Church in Clinton. She was preceded in death by husband, Garnet Roberts, parents, Sid and Doris Gallant, and brother, Stephen Gallant. She is survived by sons, James (Terry) Roberts,...
Thomas "Tommy" Pelleaux
Apr 26, 2016
Thomas Garrett “Tommy” Pelleaux, age 51, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Tommy is survived by son Jonathan Pelleaux of Smyrna,TN, parents Thomas E. “Gene” and Patricia “Pat” Pelleaux, sister Gail Hinton and husband Randy, brother Joey Pelleaux, nieces Ashley Ownby and husband Dusty, and Randi Davison and husband Will, great nephew Reid Ownby, and great niece Reagan Ownby. Family...
Mae Alma Hill
Apr 26, 2016
Mae Alma Hill, age 101, of Knoxville, passed away April 26, 2016. She was a member of Knoxville Christian Center. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence Hill. Daughter, Glenda Mudge. Son, C.W. “Dub” Hill. Grandson, Nicholas Hill. Great-granddaughter, Maria Wells. Survived by: Daughters: Betty Clemons, Bobbie Phillips and Delores Schuchard. 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 27 great-great grandchildren and 26 great-great-great...
Patricia Ruth Riggs Beeler
Apr 26, 2016
Pat Beeler passed away on April 26th, 2016 surrounded by the ones who loved her most. She was 84 years young. Pat was the first female Assistant Vice President of Valley Bank and second in all of Knoxville. Pat was an avid gardener with a love for wildflowers. When not in the garden, she passed her time reading books, completing...
Ronnie Gordon Ayers
Apr 25, 2016
Ronnie Gordon Ayers was born October 30th, 1945 in Oak Ridge, TN. He was a United States Army Veteran and served his country during the Vietnam Conflict, in which he received both the Silver Star and the Purple Heart for his valor. Ronnie was a self-employed building contractor, a rugged outdoorsman, an avid fisherman, gardener, golfer, and possessed a special...
Vivian Merritt Prince
Apr 25, 2016
Vivian Merritt Prince October 29, 1929 – April 25, 2016. She attended Gibbs High School and received her GED diploma at age 50. She then went on to graduate from Knoxville Business College at age 52. Her love of reading and gardening were known to all who knew and loved her. The only thing she loved more was her children,...
Gwendolyn Jared
Apr 24, 2016
Gwendolyn “Gwen” Jared, age 86, of Knoxville, passed away on Sunday, April 24th, 2016. She attended Northside Christian Church and was a member of the local chapter of The American Council for the Blind. She was also active and a past-president of the downtown Lions Club and worked many years in concessions at the downtown post office building. Preceded in...
Charles "Pete" Edward Presley
Apr 24, 2016
Charles (Pete) Edward Presley, age 85, died Sunday, April 24, 2016. Pete was born March 25, 1931 in Knoxville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Beets Presley; parents Simpson and Edna R. Presley; brothers Bill, George, Jack; sister Nannie B. Ferguson; grandson Josh Bryan. He is survived by his children Susan (Monte) Seymour, Dennis (Bonnie) Presley, Lisa...
Mary Lou Hunley
Apr 22, 2016
Mary Lou Blankenship Hunley, devoted mother, went home to be with her Savior April 22, 2016. She was a member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City where she was a member of and served as secretary for many years to the Fidelis Sunday School Class. She also spent many years working in the church library and serving the Senior...
Joseph "Joe" Rederick
Apr 22, 2016
Joseph “Joe” Rederick, age 64, passed away April 22, 2016. He was of the Baptist Faith. Joe was preceded in death by parents Robert and Mary Will Rederick. Survivors include daughters Lindsey White and husband Eric, and Brittany Chambers and husband Eric, and grandchildren Jax and Jolie White. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the staff at UT...
Betty Lovell Hicks
Apr 21, 2016
Betty Lovell Hicks, age 76, went to be with the Lord April 21, 2016. She was a member of Covenant Community Church. Betty was preceded in death by husband Bobby Hicks, as well as many other loved ones. Survivors include son Gil Rhodes and wife Teresa, daughters Janie Lane, and Carletta Snyder and husband Mike, six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, sister...
