Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Grady Lett
Jan 1, 2023
Grady Lett age 79 of Corryton passed away peacefully 2:38 am Sunday, January 1, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Survivors: wife of 53 years, Polly Lett; son, Bruce Lett, Daughter, Lisa Womble (Stacy). Grandchildren, Abbey Lett, Amanda Ray (Kevan), Austin Womble (Laly). Sister, Faye Haney, brothers; Ray (Elsie) Lett and Richard Lett. Several nieces and nephews, a...
Charles Marshall
Jan 1, 2023
Charles “Charlie” Marshall, age 66 of Mascot, went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 1, 2023. Charlie loved fishing and the outdoors and groundskeeper for over 25 years at Holston Hills Country Club. He was preceded in death by beloved father Wiley Tipton Marshall, mother Virginia Faye Marshall. He is survived by siblings Janice (Todd) Menzel, Cindy Byrd, and...
John Allen Allred
Jan 1, 2023
John A. Allred Sr. age 73 of Corryton started the new year in his heavenly home. Johnny served the Lord with his whole heart. His Lord was first in his life and he was proud to tell anyone about the Lord. Preceded in death by parents; Milton and Ada Allred, father-in-law; Troy Bowling, mother-in-law; Bonnie Bowling and granddaughter, Tobi Hanson....
Jeffery Brandon Scarbrough
Jan 1, 2023
Jeffery Brandon Scarbrough, age 34 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023. He was preceded in death by beloved brother Garth William Scarbrough, uncle Gregory Dean Scarbrough, aunt Melissa Sue Armstrong, great-uncle James Edward Rutledge, grandparents, and great-grandparents. He is survived by mother Iva (Cissy) Scarbrough, father Jeffrey Calvin Scarbrough, brother Joshua Armstrong, daughters Hayden Makenzie Scarbrough, son Dakota...
Billy Joe Moneymaker
Dec 31, 2022
Billy Joe Moneymaker, age 74 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 31, 2022. Vietnam War Veteran. He enjoyed spending his time outside. He is preceded in death by beloved parents Weaver and Polly Moneymaker, and siblings Carol Brown, Jerry Moneymaker, and Faye Bowman. He is survived by loving wife Margaret Moneymaker, daughters Melissa (Dwight) Bayless, Lee...
Margaret Holtzclaw
Dec 31, 2022
Margaret Ann Holtzclaw passed away at her home in Maryville on December 31, 2022 at the age of 81. She drove a bus for Fountain City School district for many years and enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. She had a vibrant personality and will be missed by all who knew her. Margaret was preceded in death by...
Doris Bridges
Dec 30, 2022
Doris Ercell Bridges went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, December 30, 2022 at 97 years old. Doris, born to Ada Helen and Albert Sampson Bridges in Lost Creek, Union County, TN on December 2, 1925, is preceded in death by her parents, Ada and Albert, and sister, Trula Belle (Robert) Johnson as well as cousins, Willa Dean...
Miram Mcintosh
Dec 30, 2022
Miriam Truan McIntosh, age 76, went to be with Jesus on December 30, 2022 after a sudden illness. She was preceded in death by her parents Howard and Marjorie Truan of Knoxville. Survivors include a brother, Mark (JoAnna) of Irving, Texas and a sister, Eunice Truan Goodwin (Dan) of Knoxville. She also leaves six nieces and nephews and their families...
Ruth Ballard
Dec 30, 2022
Mabel Ruth Ballard, age 89 of Andersonville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on December 30, 2022. Ruth was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church and was retired from McNeely Family Physicians and spent her retirement taking care of her husband and family. Ruth was a beautiful lady that will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death...
Danney Lora Rutherford
Dec 29, 2022
Danney Lora Rutherford, age 75 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Thursday, December 29, 2022. He enjoyed spending his time fishing. He was preceded in death by beloved mother Lucille Rutherford, father Carl Rutherford, and brothers Larry, Gerry, and Rick Rutherford. He is survived by loving wife Barbara Rutherford, daughter Valerie (Israel) Hill, sons Brad (Alicia) Rutherford, Greg...
Joyce Crippen Day
Dec 29, 2022
Joyce Crippen Day fell asleep in the arms of Jesus surrounded by her loving family and her loyal fur babies at the age of 79. Joyce loved her family fiercely and said her greatest accomplishment was being a mother. She was a mother to everyone she met. She was such a blessing to so many. She is deeply loved by...
Kristi Daniels
Dec 29, 2022
Kristi Reynolds Daniels ended her earthly journey on Thursday, December 29, 2022. Preceded in death by her fathers, Evert DeVente and George Darrell Reynolds. Survived by her mother, Karen DeVente, her children, Cyntheya, Harley, and Alissa; husband Robert Daniels; brother, Jason DeVente (Kylea); sisters, Shelly Vandagriff (Keith), Lindsey DeVente Stanley, Emily DeVente, Kylie Corrigan (Nick) and Valerie DeVente; grandmother, Revana...
Charles Purkey
Dec 29, 2022
Rev. Charles "Roger" Purkey, age 74, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 29, 2022. He is preceded in death by his mother, Ernestine "Ernie" Purkey; father, Robert Purkey Sr., son-in-law Roger Conatser, son-in-law Robbie Croft, and brother-in-law Dennis Cinnamon. Roger leaves behind his best friend, soul mate, and wife, Debbie; daughters, Missi Purkey Croft, Shannon Purkey Conatser,...
Paislee Brendyn Krystine Williams
Dec 28, 2022
Paislee Brendyn Krystine Williams age 10 months of Powell gained her angel wings on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. When Paislee entered a room, she lit it up with her smile and laughter. She was a happy child. She loved Coco Melon. Preceded in death by great grandfather, Edward J. Chandler II, uncles, E. J. Chandler III, Brendan Chandler and Kyle...
Fred Thomas
Dec 25, 2022
Fred Thomas, age 78 of Maryville, passed away on December 25, 2022. Fred was a truck driver at heart and loved hunting, fishing and being outdoors. Fred is preceded in death by his parents; Ollie Thomas, John Thomas, wife; Joyce Thomas, daughter; Vanessa Gibson and many siblings. He is survived by his Children; Kattie Childs, Gwen Newman and Tammy Sanders,...
Shirley Ruth Giles
Dec 25, 2022
Shirley Ruth Giles age 82 of Knoxville Tn went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 25,2022. Graduate of Rule High School 1959. Lifelong member of Lonsdale United Methodist Church and retired from Fort Sanders Hospital Pharmacy as well as a major contributor to LUMC food pantry. Preceded in death by husband, Ralph Giles; parents, Buford and Ruby Bunch; sister,...
Ralph Medley
Dec 23, 2022
Ralph “Don” Medley, age 84 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022.In his youth, he was one of the very first people to ever play on a little league baseball team in Knoxville. He was a graduate of Central High School, class of ’57. During High School he played basketball and was eventually became the captain of...
Eva Jean Rogers
Dec 23, 2022
Eva Jean (Brantley) Rogers, 83, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on December 23, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born on June 9, 1939, in Union County, TN, Eva loved the Lord, and was a lifetime member of the Baptist church. She was devoted to her family and friends, and loved shopping, reading,...
Nora June
Dec 23, 2022
Nora "Renee" June, age 61, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by beloved husband; Allen June, father; Harold Dean McCoury, grandparents; Bynum and Mabel McCoury, and John and Nancy Stout. She is survived by loving daughter; Dina Strader, mother; Barbara Tiller, sisters; Stephanie Eldridge, Becky (Jimmy) Smith,...
Tristan Smith
Dec 22, 2022
Tristan Montgomery Smith was born July 24, 1999. Tristan had a very kind, generous and selfless spirit with others. He would literally give someone the shirt off his back if they needed it. Tristan had a great sense of humor and would fill the room with his presence. He loved to make people laugh and was always there with a...
