Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
William Frank Long
Nov 19, 2022
Long, William Frank (Bill), age 85 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Bill grew up in the Oakwood neighborhood, centered by Oakwood Baptist Church. After graduating from Central High School, he attended the University of Tennessee and East Tennessee State University then served honorably in the United States Air Force and as a reservist in the...
Alexander Scott Dyer
Nov 18, 2022
Alexander Scott Dyer, age 26, went home to be with his mother on November 18, 2022. He was a good son and cousin, and he loved fiercely. He was incredibly loved, and he will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Lynn Dyer. He is survived by his father; James Scott Dyer, his aunts; Jayme...
Cynthia Brewer
Nov 18, 2022
Cindy Brewer, age 75, passed away in her sleep on Friday morning, November 18, 2022, and woke up in the arms of her savior, Jesus Christ. Cindy selflessly devoted her life to serving others. She served as a kindergarten teacher for almost 40 years, where she loving referred to her students as “her kids.” She loved and served her family...
Beatrice Devonna Dalton
Nov 18, 2022
Beatrice Devonna Beason Dalton, age 77, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022. She was a Christian of the Baptist faith and was saved and baptized at a young age. She loved her family, especially her grandkids and great grandkids to a fault. Beatrice was always creative and loved to sew, crochet, cross stitch and ceramics. She is preceded in...
Gladys Lorrayne Story
Nov 17, 2022
Gladys Simpson Story, of Knoxville, passed away on November 17, 2022, at the age of 101. She was born in 1921 in McEwen, Tennessee. In 1942, she obtained a clerical position with the FBI in Washington, DC, and served her country until the end of World War II. Gladys married Louis Story in 1945, and they had a long and...
Douglas Arthur Lester
Nov 16, 2022
Douglas Arthur Lester, age 72, went home to be with the Lord on November 16, 2022. He was of the Baptist faith belonging to Red House Baptist Church. He was a wood carver, a sketch artist, and the captain of the Halls High School football team. He served in the military during the Vietnam War. He loved his family above...
Jane Ellen Gresham
Nov 15, 2022
Jane Ellen Gresham, age 60, of Powell, TN, went home to her Heavenly Father on November 15, 2022, at 9:38pm surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer. Jane was born in Oak Ridge, TN to her loving parents, James and Peggy Eidson on December 23, 1961. She graduated Oak Ridge High School in 1979 and went...
Aaron Gomez Hernandez
Nov 15, 2022
Aaron Gomez, age 43, of Paramount, CA, joined God and sister, Monica, on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. He was employed with First Choice Tree Service. He loved the outdoors, collecting antiques like money and old records, loved music, and enjoyed great food. He is preceded in death by sister, Monica Salazar. He is survived by mother, Guadalupe; siblings, Esmeralda, Claudia,...
Joeann Robertson
Nov 15, 2022
JoeAnn Robertson age 82, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 15, 2022. She is preceded in death by parents; Mary Lily Gladis Irene Padgett and Joseph Arther Padgett, children; Sherill Ann Dunford, Debbie Pilkay, Buddy Lee Pilkay and Carol Lynn Rudd, grandchildren; Amanda Marie McCarter, Jessica Lynn McCarter and Bridgett Leann Hall, siblings; Robert Burton Padgett,...
Johnny Edward Collins
Nov 14, 2022
Johnny Edward Collins Jr., age 64 of Knoxville, Tennessee, died Monday, November 14, 2022. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of the United States Marine Corps. Johnny was preceded in death by his wife, Gina Collins; mother, Betty Collins; and nephew, Abram Wilson. He is survived by his beloved children, Ashley Collins, Falisha Fisher, Lakisha Barranger and...
Ruth M. Thomas
Nov 13, 2022
Ruth Jarvis Thomas 93 of Knoxville, TN passed into the arms of Jesus early Sunday morning November 13, 2022. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who also was a faithful member of Emory Valley Baptist Church. Born in Sneedville, TN, but lived in Knoxville where she worked for 35 years at A&P. She was preceded in death by...
Kenneth Leon Hemphill
Nov 11, 2022
Kenneth Leon Hemphill, age 68, of Powell passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mildred Hemphill; brothers, Dennis Hemphill and Charles Hemphill; and sister-in-law, Janie Hemphill. He will be missed by his brothers, Mike Hemphill (Donna), Joe Hemphill, JT Hemphill (Sandy); sister-in-law, Velma Jean Hemphill; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Peggy...
Timothy Allen Brock
Nov 11, 2022
Timothy Allen Brock, age 56, of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022. He was of the Baptist faith. Timothy loved to rebuild cars, especially hotrods, spending time with his family and all of his 4 daughters, 11 grandchildren, and riding his Harley motorcycle with his wife. He is preceded in death by father, Leslie Brock; mother, Patricia Hickson;...
Samuel Valle-Rodriguez
Nov 10, 2022
Samuel Valle-Rodriguez, age 43 of Sevierville, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022. He is survived by loving wife Jaclyn Valle, children Giovanni Valle, Camila Valle, Brendan Mantooth, and Jaycee Valentine, mother M.A. Elvira Rodriguez Arellano, father Leonel Valle. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com
Naomi Wade Elkins
Nov 10, 2022
Naomi Wade Elkins, age 88, of Heiskell, Tn. Passed away November 10,2022. She was a life long member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church and was a pianist for several years. Preceded in death by parents, David Roy and Ibbie Warwick Elkins, sisters, Donia Stooksbury, Opal Brummitte. Brothers, Wyatt, Burl and Earl Elkins. Survived by sister, Minnie Elkins, brother Owen (Julia)...
Francois Roberts
Nov 9, 2022
Francois “Fran” Roberts, age 94, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at 2:13PM on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at her home. Fran was a wonderful Christian wife and mother with a contagious smile and laugh. She retired from G&A Palmer and was a member of First Baptist church Ft. City for almost 50 years. During that time, she was an Adult...
Melissa Rena Hammett
Nov 9, 2022
Melissa Rena Hammett, age 53 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 9, 2022. She enjoyed listening to music, crafting, and spending time with her family, and her favorite hobby was cooking. She was preceded in death by beloved parents Kenneth Turner and Barbara Sexton. She is survived by husband Allen Hammett, children Cody Morse, William Morse,...
Doug Eugene Cole
Nov 9, 2022
Douglas Eugene Cole, age 54, of Corryton, TN, got his angel wings and went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. He was a faithful and active member of Rutledge Pike Missionary Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by grandparents, John and Martha Cole, and OV and Hazel Sweet. He is survived by parents, Jackie and Ruby...
Crystal Braden
Nov 9, 2022
Crystal Braden, age 42, of Knoxville passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. She was a member of South Side Baptist Church. Crystal is preceded in death by her father, Michael Braden; grandparents, John and Nellie Braden; and fiancé, Mark Loy. She is survived by her mother, Nancy Hundley; daughter, Kelly Dugger; son, Tyler Dugger; sisters, Amanda Geames, and Jennifer...
Carol Anne Carey
Nov 9, 2022
Carol Ann Carey passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. Carol was born in Peekskill, New York on July 25th, 1946. She grew up in Croton-on-Hudson. She was the daughter of Martin and Revea Griff. Carol was married to Michael Carey of Crotonville, New York. She was a devoted wife and mother as Michael served our country for 30 years...
