Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Sammy O'Brian Scott
Aug 7, 2023
Sammy O'Brian Scott, age 31, got his wings Aug. 7th at 1:53 pm. He was preceded in heaven by his beloved grandparents, Bobby and Diane Scott and Jim and Arvetta Burkhalter. He is survived by his loving mother Tammy Scott and Lee Ann Adams. His stepfather, Arlie Sherlin and father, Brian Burkhalter. Girlfriend, Janie McHaffie. His siblings, Karissa Chamberlain, Jacob...
Roy Lee Farr
Aug 7, 2023
Roy Lee Farr, age 68, of Knoxville, TN, grew his wings on Monday, August 7, 2023. He enjoyed spending his time working for Lay’s for 20 years. He was preceded in death by beloved parents, Harley Clyde Farr and Nancy Louise Farr; brothers, Ronnie, Terry, Jerry, and Oscar Farr; and nephew, Randy Farr. He is survived by loving sister, Karen...
Eileene Hopper
Aug 7, 2023
Eileen Hopper age 87 of Corryton, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 7, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. A devout member of Outreach Baptist Church, former employee of Sam’s Club, DeRoyal and the Standard Knitting Mills. Preceded in death by husband, Ralph Deward Hopper, Parents, Ike and Pearl Phelps, brothers, Jay and Lowell...
Phyllis Sue Chapman Cole
Aug 6, 2023
Phyllis Chapman Cole passed peacefully in her sleep on August 6, 2023. Phyllis would have been 89 years old if she had lived until August 11, 2023. She and her husband John were married 71 years July 11, 2023. Phyllis graduated from Central High School in Knoxville, TN and was employed at the University of Tennessee for 30 years....
Linda Gail Kidd Mays
Aug 5, 2023
Linda Gail Kidd Mays, age 61 of Knoxville, went to be with to the Lord unexpectedly on Saturday, August 5, 2023. She loved to read, the beach, dancing, listening to music and watching sports. She will be remembered as a vibrant, caring person. She would always try her best to help people.
Preceded in death by her husband Charles Kidd, her...
Judith Ann Rucker
Aug 4, 2023
Judith Ann Lawson Pratt Rucker, age 83 of Corryton, TN, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023. Born February 10, 1940, in Knoxville, TN. She is preceded in death by her parents Coy and Lucille Lawson, sisters, Dot Lane and Evelyn Ogle, brother Coy Lawson, Jr., husband, Guy Rucker and son, Tim Pratt. She is survived by daughters, Jeanie....
Barbara Jane Barnes
Aug 4, 2023
Barbara Jane Barnes “Barbie”, age 87 of Knoxville, passed away on August 4, 2023. She was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church. She enjoyed working in her flowerbeds and spending time with family and friends. She loved to surround herself with as many people as possible. Barbara was an excellent cook. She and her late husband split their time between...
Danny Joe Campbell
Aug 3, 2023
Danny Joe Campbell age 75 of Harriman, TN passed away peacefully Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Ben Atchley State Veterans Nursing Home. Danny served in the United States Army during Vietnam. He was an avid fisherman, retired from the Cobb County Fire Department in Georgia. He was a member of Walnut Hill Baptist Church in Harriman, TN. Preceded in death...
Calvin Eugene Metcalfe
Aug 3, 2023
Calvin Eugene Metcalfe, age 60, of Powell, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023. He was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his mother, LuCinda P. Metcalfe; grandparents; aunts and uncles; grandson, Connor Lamb.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory wife, Renae Metcalfe; father, Tom Metcalfe; brothers, Ray Metcalfe and Carl Metcalfe; sister,...
Joseph "Joe" Tanner Norris
Aug 3, 2023
Joseph “Joe” Tanner Norris, age 22 of Knoxville, TN passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023. He loved basketball, video games, buying shoes, swimming, fishing, spending time with his family and son who he loved dearly. He will be remembered as a hard worker who wanted to be the best version of himself. He was kind, caring, selfless, resilient and...
Immaculate "Mimi" Conception Proffitt
Aug 2, 2023
Immaculate Conception Proffitt, affectionately known as Mimi, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. She loved her football, flowers, and her family.
She is preceded in death by husband, James Proffitt; son, Nathan Smith; parents, Rocco and Lena Cuteri; stepmother, Alice "Petey" Cuteri; sister, Virginia Bailey; very special friend, Deborah "Granny" Bowers.
She is survived by daughter, Lori...
James Lee Holloway
Aug 2, 2023
James Lee Holloway, age 34 passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his father, Morgan Holloway; brother, Jonathan Holloway; nephews, Matthew Holloway and Michael Marotz.
James is survived by the love of his life, Serena Pack; his son, Mason Holloway; mother, Judy Holloway; sisters, April (Jim) Kelley, Pam (Marty) Borden, Tammy Holloway, and Crystal...
David Charles Cook
Aug 2, 2023
David Charles Cook, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.
He is preceded in death by parents, Harold and Virginia Cook.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Vickie Reisdorff Cook; children, James Cook (Anna), Tiffany Woody (Joseph), Kimberly Cox (Ryan); grandchildren, Jason, age 22, (Alyssa), Jacob, age 20, Nicholas, age 15, Thomas, age 13, Dylan,...
Tommy David Miller Sr.
Aug 1, 2023
Tommy David Miller Sr., age 73 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his father, Willie Miller; mother, Mary Quesenberry; son, Tommy Miller Jr.; daughter, Lucille Raby; brothers, Sammie Miller, Tracy Miller, and Charlie Miller; and sister, Pat Miller.
Tommy is survived by his daughters, Roseann Miller, and...
Shannon Lee Smith Mathewson
Aug 1, 2023
Our Angel, Shannon Lee Smith Mathewson, 52, of Powell, Tennessee, mother of Logan Mathewson, daughter of James and Barbara Smith, has flown for her Heavenly wings. Shannon’s lifetime was spent in the Powell community, graduating from Powell High School in 1989, attending Pellissippi State Community College, and pursuing a career in business administration. She enjoyed beach vacations, pocketbook shopping, and...
Willard "Will" Denver Boggs
Aug 1, 2023
Willard “Will” Denver Boggs, age 93, of Corryton passed away Tuesday, August 1st, 2023. He was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin. He proudly served in the US Navy during the Korean War as well as many years as chaplain with the Honor Guard. He left the military to come to Knoxville and marry the love of his life....
JoAnn Finchum
Jul 31, 2023
JoAnn Finchum was welcomed into her heavenly home on Monday, July 31st. As she transitioned to her new paradise, she was surrounded by her loving husband Rick and caring team of nurses and doctors at Vanderbilt Medical. She was welcomed with open arms by family and friends who were awaiting her arrival.
She was preceded in death by her parents...
Betty Lou Bailey
Jul 31, 2023
Betty Lou Carr Bailey of Knoxville, age 95 passed away peacefully on July 31, 2023. Betty was born and raised in the Vestal community. She attended Flenniken Elementary, Young High School before attending UTK. While at UT she worked in the ticket booth at the Tennessee Theatre where her soon to be husband spotted her. She married Ed...
Ernest Donald Brown
Jul 31, 2023
Ernest Don Brown - Ernest Donnie Brown’s earthly life ended Monday July 31, 2023 at age 81 when he went home to be with Jesus. He was born in Knoxville in 1942, preceded in death by parents Ernest and Elaine Brown and brother Philip. Survived by wife Dianne Brown; sons Greg Brown, Eric Brown, Mark (Neela) Brown, brother Mike...
Shirley Faye Etherton
Jul 31, 2023
Shirley Faye Etherton, age 88, of Halls went to be with the Lord at 12:18 AM, Monday, July 31, 2023. She is proceeded in death by her parents Samuel Judson Brock and Iva Brock, her husband Charles Tud Etherton, the love her life and son Samuel Kenneth Etherton. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Randy and Colleen Etherton,...
