Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Jerry Burkholder
Aug 11, 2023
Loving father and grandfather, Jerry David (Burky) Burkholder, age 82, passed away at home, Friday, August 11, 2023, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Jerry was born on October 26, 1940, in Lima, Ohio to William and Nina Burkholder.
In 1959, he graduated from Lima Senior High School. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp, in January 1966. He received an honorable...
Rebecca Norris
Aug 11, 2023
Rebecca Lee Norris, age 68, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 11, 2023. Faithful member of Valley View Baptist Church. Retired from the News Sentinel after 33 years. She was preceded in death by beloved son, Michael Norris; parents, Thomas Leo Shown and Ida Mae Shown; and sister Karen Croxdale. She is survived...
Brenda Joyce Sellers
Aug 11, 2023
Brenda Joyce Sellers, age 75, Born 8/17/1947 – Died 8/11/2023. With sadness in our hearts and tears in our eyes we announce the passing of our amazing mother. Through the grief and pain, we rest assured that she is united with her parents, grandparents, sister, and many others that have passed to Heaven. Most importantly we know she is singing...
Betty Jane Bigger
Aug 11, 2023
Betty Jane Bigger, age 80 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 11, 2023. She was born on May 21, 1943. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her father, Leonard Bounds; mother, Betty Bounds; husband of 17 years, Frank Bigger and son, Curtis Coile. ...
Michael Joseph Berry
Aug 10, 2023
Michael Joseph Berry, age 43, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023.
Preceded in death by grandparents Bill and Wanda Rouse.
Survived by wife Angela Berry, children Austin (Hayley), Hunter, and Hadley, honorary son Austin Ragan, grandson Kolten Wade, parent Mary Gayle Rouse and Terry Berry, siblings DeWayne Berry and Misty Harris, several other nieces, nephews, relatives and...
Angela Renee Anderson
Aug 10, 2023
Angela Renee Anderson, age 59 of Knoxville, TN passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023. She is preceded in death by her father, Tom Anderson; mother, Linda Anderson; grandparents, Tom and Katherine Anderson. Survived by her brothers, Terry (Connie) Anderson and Mike (Gail) Anderson; nephews, Seth (Tara) Anderson and Samuel (Morgan) Anderson; great-niece, Adley Anderson; great-nephew, Atticus Anderson; cousin, Chris...
Tosha Hatfield
Aug 9, 2023
Tosha Hatfield, born May 23, 1988, left us too soon, on August 9th, 2023 at Vanderbilt Hospital after a 10-year battle with renal cell carcinoma. Tosha will be fondly remembered by her family, and multitudes of bipedal and 4-legged friends alike, for her optimism, tenacity and brilliant mind and spirit.
Tosha is preceded in death by her father, Stephen Hatfield...
Lillian England Stephens
Aug 8, 2023
We’re all on a trajectory and Lil was no exception to that. There was something about her, however, that was just a little different from the rest of us. You might have first noticed it by the way she always loved alittle more than seemed wise, or the way her thick blond hair was stick straight and kept waist length...
Ralph Linton Ammons
Aug 8, 2023
Ralph L. Ammons, age 80, of Powell, went to be with Jesus August 8, 2023. He was retired from AT&T after 30 years. He was a member of Emory Valley Baptist Church. He enjoyed 45 years of traveling and camping trips. Ralph was a US Airforce Veteran. Preceded in death by mother Mamie Ammons, brothers Sammie, Eddie, Elmer, and Jimmy...
Sammy O'Brian Scott
Aug 7, 2023
Sammy O'Brian Scott, age 31, got his wings Aug. 7th at 1:53 pm. He was preceded in heaven by his beloved grandparents, Bobby and Diane Scott and Jim and Arvetta Burkhalter. He is survived by his loving mother Tammy Scott and Lee Ann Adams. His stepfather, Arlie Sherlin and father, Brian Burkhalter. Girlfriend, Janie McHaffie. His siblings, Karissa Chamberlain, Jacob...
Roy Lee Farr
Aug 7, 2023
Roy Lee Farr, age 68, of Knoxville, TN, grew his wings on Monday, August 7, 2023. He enjoyed spending his time working for Lay’s for 20 years. He was preceded in death by beloved parents, Harley Clyde Farr and Nancy Louise Farr; brothers, Ronnie, Terry, Jerry, and Oscar Farr; and nephew, Randy Farr. He is survived by loving sister, Karen...
Eileene Hopper
Aug 7, 2023
Eileen Hopper age 87 of Corryton, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 7, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. A devout member of Outreach Baptist Church, former employee of Sam’s Club, DeRoyal and the Standard Knitting Mills. Preceded in death by husband, Ralph Deward Hopper, Parents, Ike and Pearl Phelps, brothers, Jay and Lowell...
Phyllis Sue Chapman Cole
Aug 6, 2023
Phyllis Chapman Cole passed peacefully in her sleep on August 6, 2023. Phyllis would have been 89 years old if she had lived until August 11, 2023. She and her husband John were married 71 years July 11, 2023. Phyllis graduated from Central High School in Knoxville, TN and was employed at the University of Tennessee for 30 years....
Linda Gail Kidd Mays
Aug 5, 2023
Linda Gail Kidd Mays, age 61 of Knoxville, went to be with to the Lord unexpectedly on Saturday, August 5, 2023. She loved to read, the beach, dancing, listening to music and watching sports. She will be remembered as a vibrant, caring person. She would always try her best to help people.
Preceded in death by her husband Charles Kidd, her...
Judith Ann Rucker
Aug 4, 2023
Judith Ann Lawson Pratt Rucker, age 83 of Corryton, TN, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023. Born February 10, 1940, in Knoxville, TN. She is preceded in death by her parents Coy and Lucille Lawson, sisters, Dot Lane and Evelyn Ogle, brother Coy Lawson, Jr., husband, Guy Rucker and son, Tim Pratt. She is survived by daughters, Jeanie....
Barbara Jane Barnes
Aug 4, 2023
Barbara Jane Barnes “Barbie”, age 87 of Knoxville, passed away on August 4, 2023. She was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church. She enjoyed working in her flowerbeds and spending time with family and friends. She loved to surround herself with as many people as possible. Barbara was an excellent cook. She and her late husband split their time between...
Danny Joe Campbell
Aug 3, 2023
Danny Joe Campbell age 75 of Harriman, TN passed away peacefully Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Ben Atchley State Veterans Nursing Home. Danny served in the United States Army during Vietnam. He was an avid fisherman, retired from the Cobb County Fire Department in Georgia. He was a member of Walnut Hill Baptist Church in Harriman, TN. Preceded in death...
Calvin Eugene Metcalfe
Aug 3, 2023
Calvin Eugene Metcalfe, age 60, of Powell, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023. He was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his mother, LuCinda P. Metcalfe; grandparents; aunts and uncles; grandson, Connor Lamb.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory wife, Renae Metcalfe; father, Tom Metcalfe; brothers, Ray Metcalfe and Carl Metcalfe; sister,...
Joseph "Joe" Tanner Norris
Aug 3, 2023
Joseph “Joe” Tanner Norris, age 22 of Knoxville, TN passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023. He loved basketball, video games, buying shoes, swimming, fishing, spending time with his family and son who he loved dearly. He will be remembered as a hard worker who wanted to be the best version of himself. He was kind, caring, selfless, resilient and...
Immaculate "Mimi" Conception Proffitt
Aug 2, 2023
Immaculate Conception Proffitt, affectionately known as Mimi, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. She loved her football, flowers, and her family.
She is preceded in death by husband, James Proffitt; son, Nathan Smith; parents, Rocco and Lena Cuteri; stepmother, Alice "Petey" Cuteri; sister, Virginia Bailey; very special friend, Deborah "Granny" Bowers.
She is survived by daughter, Lori...
