Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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...
Ron Cory Johnson
Dec 22, 2022
Ron Cory Johnson, age 58 of Knoxville, passed away December 22, 2022. He loved his job and began his retail management career 38 years ago at Woolworth and finished at KenJo Markets as the Director of Retail Operations. Ron was an avid Nascar and Alabama football fan. He enjoyed spending time on the lake with his family and listening to...
Steven Schlatre
Dec 22, 2022
Steven Schlatre, age 81, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Thursday, December 22, 2022. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and daddad. Preceded in death by beloved wife, Carol Schlatre and his parents. He lives on through a loving daughter, Deirdre Milstead; sister, Paula Peters; grandchildren and great grandchildren. Family will receive friends from 12:00pm until...
Aaron Clint Curington
Dec 22, 2022
Curington, Aaron Clint, age 66 of Corryton, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 22, 2022. He loved fishing with his wife and nephew Allen and loved spending time with his 2 girls and 5 grandchildren. He was of Christian Faith and was saved at Bethel Baptist church. He was preceded in death by father and mother Joe...
Dorothy Jeanette King
Dec 22, 2022
Dorothy Jeanette Harper, Breeden, King, born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Ruby Lee Harper & James Harper on August 21, 1940, went home to be with the Lord on December 22, 2022. Preceded in death by husbands; Edgar Breeden, Charles Clifton King parents; James D. Harper, Ruby Lee Harper, sisters; Katherine King, Helen Keefe, Bunnie Jones, brothers; Alvin Harper,...
Lawrence John Mcfarland
Dec 21, 2022
Lawrence (John) McFarland, age 67 passed away peacefully at Blount Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. Preceded in death by his parents; mother, Jackie Fuller; and father, James McFarland. He leaves behind his loving, devoted wife and caregiver, Martha McFarland; daughters, Crystal Morris and Amanda Thompson, as well as many siblings in Canada. Family will receive friends on Wednesday,...
