Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
William V. Sluder III
Feb 19, 2024
William V. Sluder III age 43 of Knoxville, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024. He loved playing pool in leagues and fishing. He also loved to paint and draw in addition to listening and writing his own music. He was an avid UT Vols fan. He was a man that put everyone before him and would "give you the...
Anna Ruth Morris
Feb 19, 2024
Anna Ruth Morris, age 82, of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, peacefully at her home.
Preceded in death by husband, John Kenneth Morris; parents, Mannie and Maritta Stout Miller; brothers, Edward Miller, Leo Miller; sisters, Norma Spurling, Gladys Crow and Edna Miller.
Survived by great nephew, Bruce Tackett; great-great niece, Caitly Powers; great-great-great nieces and nephews, Bruce Paul, Emmett...
Brenda Wolfenbarger Holcombe
Feb 18, 2024
Brenda was lifted into the arms of God at 8:36 a.m. on Sunday, February 18th to a celebration in Heaven, walking on streets of gold after a hard fought battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by Mother, Lillian Wolfenbarger; Husband, George Holcombe; Brothers, Bob and Ben Wolfenbarger.
Survived by siblings; Betty Wolfenbarger Wilson, William Joseph Wolfenbarger, Rebecca Wolfenbarger Lee....
Anita (Rosch) Smith
Feb 18, 2024
Anita Louise Smith (nee Rosch) passed peacefully from this life, age 101, at the Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans Home, Knoxville, on February 18, 2024. Anita was born on May 27, 1922, in Brooklyn, New York, the eldest child of Louise and Arthur Rosch. She met her future husband, Herbert Lester Smith, in Sunday School, when he flashed a mirror...
Lowell C. Fox, Sr.
Feb 17, 2024
Lowell C. Fox, Sr., age 57, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024.
He was an avid outdoorsman. Lowell enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and piddling with any project he could.
Preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Fox.
Survived by his wife of 37 years, Lisa Fox; children, Lowell Fox, Jr. (Saleasa), Joseph Fox (Desirée);...
Autumn Ashley Cooper
Feb 16, 2024
Autumn Ashley Cooper, age 32, of Knoxville, was reunited with her Dad on Friday, February 16, 2024. She loved children and working with arts and crafts. Preceded in death by father, Patrick Scarbrough and cousin, Michael “ Mikey” Edward McCurry. She is survived by Husband; Dustin Cooper, Siblings; Nicholas Scarbrough, Arielle Scarbrough, Lauren (Jason) Horner, Grandparents; Shirley Cooper, Judy and...
Lura Jane Carden
Feb 16, 2024
Lura Jane Carden, of Heiskell, TN, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, into the arms of her Heavenly Father.
She was a long-time member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, and worked several years with the fellowship committee cooking and serving food at church gatherings. Jane was well known for her friendship cakes that she gave freely. Jane retired from the...
Lynn Gray
Feb 15, 2024
Lynn Gray, 65, went to be with her Lord on February 15, 2024. She entered eternal rest at her home surrounded by her family after a short but hard-fought battle with cancer. Lynn is survived by her husband, Mark; her children, Sean (Christine and her only grandchild Harper), Erin Brown (Justin); her brother, Gary Steele (Colleen); niece Lisa Kamischke (Mick),...
Georgia Faye McKee
Feb 15, 2024
Georgia (Hobby) McKee, age 80, of Powell, passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday, February 15, 2024.
Preceded in death by parents, Cas and Agnes Hobby; granddaughter, Jessica Martin; brother, Glen Hobby.
Survived by husband of 55 years, Clayton McKee, Jr.; daughters, Connie Martin, Angie Brown (Dale); grandchildren, Rob Martin (Betty), Chris and Cheyenne Martin, Alex Brown (Lilli); 8 precious...
Fred "Andy" Anderson Helton
Feb 14, 2024
Fred “Andy” Anderson Helton age 62, of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. He was a devout member of Elm Springs Baptist Church at Liberty Hill.
He is preceded in death by his parents Fred and Willie Helton; sister, Evelyn LaJune Farrell; granddaughter, Evelyn Grace Helton.
Survived by daughters, Kristen Boisvert and Cynthia Helton; grandkids, Eric, David, Noah, Sam, and...
Arlin Omar Veliz Martinez
Feb 13, 2024
Arlin Omar Veliz Martinez edad 38, de Honduras fallecio el Martes, 13 de Febrero. La familia tendra un servicio privado en el futuro. Los memoriales pueden ser dirigidos a la familia en mynattfh.com
Tracey Karl Paul
Feb 13, 2024
Tracey Karl Paul, age 60 of Corryton, went to meet his heavenly father Tuesday, February 13, 2024. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Tracey proudly served in the Army National Guard for 14 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Anne Paul, father-in-law Russell Gillenwater.
He leaves behind his wife Martha Gillenwater Paul, brother and sister-in-law...
Janet Lee Webb
Feb 13, 2024
Janet Lee Webb, age 78, of Clinton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. She was a lifelong member of Island Ford Baptist Church in Lake City, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Mary Ruth Walden; sister, Joyce Hannah; brothers, Walter (Buddy) and Gary Walden and niece Patricia Carpenter....
Joseph D. York
Feb 13, 2024
Joseph D. York, age 71, of Powell, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Joseph liked to fish, motorcycle races, horseback riding and baseball.
He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Pearl York; siblings A.C. York, Mary Pettiford and Billy York. Joseph is survived by his siblings, Cecil (Jean) York, Jean (Bill) Johnson and Cookie (Buddy) Haun.
Visitation will...
Dustin "Shane" Sealy
Feb 12, 2024
Dustin "Shane" Sealy age 33, of Knoxville passed away suddenly Monday, February 12, 2023. Shane liked boxing and RAP music. Preceded in death by mother, Melissa Sealy and father, Johnny King. Survivors; daughter, Missy Welch; siblings, Jonya Coffey, Bubby King and Jessica King; uncle, Michael Freeman; friend, Tasha Welch; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Private services were held for...
Samuel Leon Maddox
Feb 12, 2024
Samuel(Sam) Leon Maddox age 74 of Knoxville passed peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, February 12th, one day shy of his birthday. An automotive master mechanic by trade, Sam retired from TDOT as a HELP truck operator assisting many in need for many years. He worked at UPS and KUB both as a mechanic, and was a...
Devin Randall Kilgore
Feb 10, 2024
Devin R. Kilgore, age 27, of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away unexpectantly Saturday, February 10, 2024. Devin had a passion for baseball, music, writing, fashion and family. He was preceded in death by his father, Kirby R. Kilgore, papaw, Kenneth Robertson and sister, Casey Adams. He is survived by his mother, Deborah Robertson Adams, brother, Ryan Adams, sister, Haley Adams, Mamaw,...
Walden "Wally" Terence Crandell
Feb 10, 2024
Walden "Wally" Crandell age 85 of Karns, formerly of Morristown, TN went to be with his Lord Saturday, February 10, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Wally was born to the late Alice and Terence Crandell in Parke County, Indiana. He was a member of Cedar Bluff Baptist Church and he loved his church where he participated in...
Steve Allen Barnwell
Feb 10, 2024
Steve Allen Barnwell, age 62 of Darlington SC, current resident of Corryton, TN passed away ...... with his devoted wife by his side who cared for him for the past year and half, 24/7, while he fought, till the very end, a courageous battle with cancer. Steve was born Oct. 16, 1961 to James and Patricia Barnwell in Orlando FL....
Marjorie "Tink" Taylor
Feb 9, 2024
Marjorie "Tink" Taylor age 53 of Knoxville passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024.
Preceded in death by Father Don Hardy; Brother, Bobby Hardy; Grandmother, Elizabeth Mae Summers; and Grandfather, James Taylor.
Survived by husband, Frank Taylor; Daughters, Miranda Taylor and Haylee Taylor; Mother, Elizabeth Diane Ellis; Siblings, Elizabeth Hope Rose, Don Leroy Hardy II, Michelle Montgomery,and Don Leroy Hardy III.
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