Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Daniya Leshae Fayth Hill
Apr 11, 2023
Daniya Leshae Fayth Hill, age 19, of Knoxville, passed away surrounded by family and friends Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Daniya was a huge TN Vols fan and the life of the party. She graduated from West High School where she was a cheerleader all throughout High School and was also a student at the University of Tennessee. She is survived...
Dennis Dwight Huff
Apr 10, 2023
Dennis Dwight Huff, 66, left this earth suddenly and entered eternity peacefully at his home on Monday morning, April 10, 2023. Dennis was a graduate of Powell High School class of 1974, and member of Sharon Baptist Church. He retired as a Sprinkler Fitter in Local Union 669. He loved animals and had many rescued dogs and cats over the...
Patricia Ann Staley Haggard
Apr 10, 2023
With family by her side, Patricia Staley Haggard, met her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ face to face on April 10, 2023. Unwavering in her faith, she taught us how to live and with much grace she taught us how to live our final days. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church for 76 years, where she worked...
Floyd Petitt
Apr 9, 2023
Floyd L. Petitt, age 98, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Easter Day, April 9, 2023. He was born on October 18, 1924 in Chautauqua, NY to Clarence Petitt and Florence Wassink Petitt.
Floyd was a World War II veteran who fought in the Battle of the Bulge and was awarded a Bronze Star for his service....
Jackie Lynn Bryant
Apr 9, 2023
Jackie Lynn Bryant, age 66 of Knoxville, passed away April 9, 2023. He was of the Baptist faith. Jackie recently retired from Reily Foods, formerly JFG. He will be remembered as an easy going man, who was never angry. Survived by daughter Millie Bryant and grandson Mathew Burchfield. All services will be held privately. Online condolences may be expressed at...
Lawrence "Larry" Trotterchaud
Apr 9, 2023
Lawrence “Larry” Trotterchaud, age 74, of Powell, TN passed away peacefully Sunday, April 9, 2023. He loved traveling around the world with his Angel Girl of 55 years and spending time with her and his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, whom he loved dearly. Larry also enjoyed golf and loved his yearly golf outings with the “cod heads.”
Larry worked...
Clyde Edward Hall
Apr 9, 2023
Clyde Edward Hall of Corryton, Tennessee born December 24, 1944, passed away surrounded by family on April 9, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his father Clyde (Washington) Hall and mother Mildred (Rouse) Hall.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years Carolyn Davis Hall, daughters; Missey Wright, Wendy (Kevin) Crawford, Tammy (Chris) Cate, Mindy (Chris) Luttrell, grandchildren;...
Louise C. Meck
Apr 9, 2023
Louise C. Meck beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 9, 2023. She was at home with her loved ones in Powell, TN where she had resided since 2011. She was born February 10, 1934 in Ceres, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her; ex-husband, Donald Barger; husbands, V.W. Evans and...
Charles Leon Nelson Jr
Apr 8, 2023
Charles Leon Nelson Jr, age 41, of Knoxville, TN. He left behind loving parents, Chuck and Angelena Nelson; sister, Laurian McMahan; nieces, Madison and Cara McMahan; and many family members and best friends. Chuck loved his friends and family dearly.
Family will receive friends 5:00pm to 7:00pm Monday, April 17, 2023.Family and friends will meet on Tuesday, April 18,...
Jamie Phibbs
Apr 8, 2023
Jamie Phibbs, 48 of Knoxville passed away on Saturday April 8th, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Jamie is preceded by his mother Shirley Phibbs, his mother and father-in-law William and Judy Key.
Jamie was a loving husband and best friend of 29 years to Angela Phibbs. His heart was his Baby girl Autumn Taylor. He was a...
Joseph Hunter Flatford
Apr 8, 2023
Joseph Hunter Flatford, age 30 of Knoxville, passed away April 8, 2023. He worked as a merchandiser for Pepsi Co. He will be remembered for his big smile, huge heart, and love of UT sports and video games. Preceded in death by father Joey Flatford, grandfather Jack Flatford, grandparents Donnie and Bennie Buster. Survived by mother Melissa (Dwayne) Light,...
Randall "Randy" William Chasteen
Apr 7, 2023
Randall “Randy” William Chasteen, age 59, of Knoxville, was called home to Jesus on Friday, April 7, 2023. Randy was a loyal and devoted family man, and a Mr. Fix-It for anything and everything. He was a member of West Side Baptist Church. Randy is preceded in death by his father and mother, Marvin and Dorothy Chasteen; his father-in-law...
Gordon Edward "Eddie" Lay, Jr.
Apr 7, 2023
Gordon Edward "Eddie" Lay, Jr., age 25, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023.
He is preceded in death by father, Gordon Edward Lay, Sr.
He is survived by his mother, Ginger Lay; brother, Jackson Lay; grandparents, Jack and Sue McReynolds, Dwane and Kim Lay, and Sherry Sharp Lay; several other aunts, uncles, relatives and friends.
Friends and family...
Elise Marie Roberts-Paul
Apr 7, 2023
Elise Marie Roberts-Paul aka:'Ellie', age 64, passed away Friday April 7, 2023 at her home in Knoxville, TN. Ellie worked as an Associate at Turkey Creek Walmart. She is preceded in death by her mother Beverly Roberts and father Milton Roberts, Jr. Survivors include her spouse, Michael Paul and 4 siblings: Ann, Kathy, Mardee and Joe, and 3 nieces. Ellie has no children,...
Colby Wayne Nicely
Apr 6, 2023
Colby Wayne Nicely, 19 of Knoxville TN, passed away on April 6, 2023. He is preceded in death by father Doyle Wayne Nicely Jr., grandfathers Doyle Wayne Nicely Sr. and Otis Lawson. Colby is survived by mother Cynthia Nicely, grandmothers Debbie Nicely and Helen Lawson, siblings Kayla Nicely, Courtney Nicely, niece Brooklynn Segal. Family will receive friends on Sunday, April...
Della White Pressley
Apr 6, 2023
Della White Pressley went to her eternal home in Heaven with her Lord and Savior on April 6, 2023 at the age of 86. She was married to her wonderful husband, the late Ralph Pressley, for 68 years. She is preceded in death by her husband Ralph, her son Danny Pressley, her parents Elmer and Rachel White, her siblings...
John "JD" Cox
Apr 6, 2023
John “JD” Cox, age 89 of Knoxville passed away Thursday, April 6. He was a member of Texas Valley Baptist church. He graduated from Halls High School in 1951. Retired from KUB after 36 years of service. He served in the United States Army and enjoyed the reunions with his Boots from Bragg buddies over the years. Coached football, baseball...
Linda Sue Damewood
Apr 5, 2023
Linda Sue Damewood, age 78, of Corryton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023. Linda loved and cared for so many and will be truly missed. She always had an open door and open heart for anyone in need. She lit up the room when she walked in, and she found...
Michael "Pete" Baker
Apr 4, 2023
Michael "Pete" Baker age 56 of Knoxville passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Ft Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith and an employee of Knox Auto Parts. Michael loved cars and could fix anything that was broken. Preceded in death by father, William Michael Baker. Survivors; daughter, Samantha Baker, sons, Richard and Paul Baker. Mother,...
Steve Harold Bowling
Apr 4, 2023
Steve Harold Bowling, “Poppy”, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. He was a loving Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather. Steve was known for his love of Tennessee football, music, and ability to brighten any room with laughter. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Lil Bowling, and several siblings. He is survived and will be...
