Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Jan 31, 2023

Gary Mitchell Trusler Sr. age 82 went to be with the Lord on January 31st, 2023. He loved to play the piano and played at his church his whole life. He was a member of the Prophet Quartet and the Oak Ridge Boys. He worked for the Hilti Corporation for 30 years. Preceded in death by his parents, George Trusler...

Jan 31, 2023

Jan 30, 2023

Johnny William Phillips born January 30, 1950, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 30, 2023. John proudly served his country as a helicopter crew chief in the Vietnam War. He was an honorable man and cared deeply for his family and his sweet dog, Sage. He will be greatly missed by his children and grandchildren: Christopher Phillips (Ashley), Aubrey Phillips,...

Jan 29, 2023

Sheila Ann Anderson Sweet, age 74 passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 just a few hours after her husband of 38 years, Bryan Sweet due to Covid 19. She lived in Knoxville her entire life. She graduated from Fulton High School in 1966. She was a dedicated employee for Wal-Mart. She was a treasure to the world around her....

Jan 28, 2023

Virgil Eddie Carringer, aka Pops was born November 2, 1935, passed from his loved ones on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Pops was a very proud Navy veteran, who enjoyed sharing all the stories about his years of services. Pretty ladies, old cars, family, friends, and Jack Daniel’s were the forte of his life. Pops is survived by the love of...

Jan 28, 2023

Vergie Brabson Ford died on January 28, 2023, at GraceMore Nursing and Rehab in Brunswick, GA, at the age of 98. She was born on October 1, 1924, in Knoxville, TN, to Henry Pierce and Bertha Waddell Brabson. Vergie attended Rule High School. During World War II, she worked as a button inspector for the U.S. Army at Patton Button...

Jan 28, 2023

Barbara O. Walker, age 75, passed away January 28, 2023. She loved quilting, gardening, and church. Preceded in death by husband Billy Walker, son Curtis E. Frederick, and grandson Michael C. Jones. Survived by children Romona J. Jones of Blaine and James C. Maston of Blaine, grandchildren Ashley Lee of Oliver Springs, Mackenzy Longmire of Clinton, Logan Brummett of Oliver...

Jan 27, 2023

Debbie Faye Foster, age 65, went to be with the Lord on January 27, 2023. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church and won Gibbs High School’s Fairest of the Fair her senior year. Debbie lived to raise her kids, watching poker on tv, and making her garden look beautiful. Preceded in death by her father Harvey Henry...

Jan 27, 2023

Donald Wayne Moore, age 50, passed away on January 27, 2023. He loved listening to music, and it was very important to him. He accepted Christ and was baptized at Victory Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his dad Walter “Sonny” Moore, grandparents Elizabeth and Roy Hyde, Mildred and Grover Moore, and grandniece Arya Smithers. He is survived...

Jan 26, 2023

Virginia Jean Wright, age 89, passed away peacefully at her home on January 26, 2023. She is survived by her loving husband of 71 years, Jack Wright, and their three children Jerry (Catherine) Wright, Jackie Wortley, and Julie (Scott) Bell. Also survived by 22 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, her four siblings; Joan (Ed) Fowler, Wanda (Earl, deceased) Cupp, Glen Shiflet, and...

Jan 26, 2023

Mark Tracy “Roundman” Murray, 55 of Knoxville TN, passed away on January 26, 2023 Tracy is preceded in death by his mother, Virgina “Genny” Murray and his father, Bobby “Bulldog” Murray. He was a beloved Mechanic. He is survived by; Missy Hurst Murray, Ginger Hunley Murray. Brother; Michael Murray. Sister; Sherry McElroy. Sons; Jimmy, Josh, Michael. Daughters; Crystal, Brittany M,...

Jan 25, 2023

Roscoe “R.J.” Sharpe, age, 94 of Knoxville, went home to his Heavenly home in the morning hours of Wednesday, January 25, 2023. He was born February 6, 1928, to the late R.R. and Gertie Sharpe. R. J. loved tending to his garden every year. R.J. was a longtime member of and Deacon with Lincoln Park Baptist Church. He was retired...

Jan 25, 2023

Barbara Ziegler of Strawberry Plains went to be with the Lord on January 25 2023. Preceded in death by daughter; Mellissa Pack and baby, mother; Edith White, father; Daniel White, Brothers; Danny White, Fred White, nephew; Fred White, grandson; baby Jake. Survived by son; Joe Brodgon, Husband; Michael Ziegler, Sister; Robin Melton, Brother; Paul White, Grandchildren, Julia, Joejoe, Dylan, Melissa,...

Jan 24, 2023

Connie Sue Nelson-Wallace, age 71 of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. She loved her grandchildren and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Paul Wallace, daughters; Patty (Tim) Capps, Donna Brown, son-in-law; Luis Martinez, sister; Jean Perkins, brother; Albert (Debbie) Nelson as well as many...

Jan 24, 2023

Pamela Susan Foss, age 65, of Knoxville, Tennessee, formally of Miami, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. She was born at the Fort Benning Army Base in Columbus, Georgia to the late Oscar and Carolyn Forsyth. Pam loved country music, tole painting, dancing, bird watching, gardening, soaking up the sun on the beach, playing Garden Quest and June’s...

Jan 24, 2023

Darlene Marie (Walters) Oakley “Duckie” passed away at home on January 24, 2023 at the age of 63. She was born to Shirley Walters and William Walters of Medina NY. She was a loving mother to four children. She loved to drive 18 wheelers and being over the road. She worked at Waffle House (Lovell Rd.) as a door seater...

Jan 24, 2023

Jan 23, 2023

Angela Sue Lee was called home to be with the Lord on January 23, 2023. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Lavator and Lois Sutton, Isaac and Celestial Boggs; sister, Susan Boggs; and brother, David Collins. Survivors include her mother, Melissa Collins; father, Wayne Boggs; brother, Chris Boggs; son, Daniel Noah (Felicia); son, Jacky Noah (Holly); daughter, Paige...

Jan 23, 2023

Brenda Stallings, age 69, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 23, 2023. Brenda loved shopping, bowling and eating at Shoneys. Preceded in death by father, Jay Stallings; mother, Betty Rose Stallings; nephew, James Lyons. Survived by son, Jason Davis, Sr.; sisters, Gina Patton and Tina Rutledge; grandchildren, Jason Davis, Jr., Nate Ridenour and Devina Davis;...

Jan 23, 2023

Roy Daniel “Dee” Beeler, age 88, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully in the morning hours of Monday, January 23, 2023. He was a member of Faithway Baptist Church and Masonic Lodge # 244 F. & A.M. Dee was preceded in death by his parents, Roy D. and Beulah Beeler; son, Daniel J. (Danny) Beeler; sister, Neicie Wyrick and wife, Geraldine...