Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Bobby Joe Hurst
Nov 1, 2022
Bobby Joe Hurst entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 3:55 AM to be with his mother Barbara Williams, father Don Hurst, and brother Charles Rutherford. He is survived by his children, Kendra Hurst, Katti Hurst, and Steven (Britany Cagle) Houston; grandchildren, Jaylen Hurst, Andrea Matias, Bella Hurst, Elijah Hurst, Jasmine Matias, Maria Matias, and King;...
Dianna Lee Terry
Nov 1, 2022
Dianna (Monday) Terry, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 6:56pm. She was a member of Marbledale Church of God. She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, John Wiley Terry; parents, William Paul and Billie Lee Monday; sister, Darlene Stiles. She is survived by children, Daniel (Tammy), Paul (Darlene), Michael (Lisa); bonus son,...
Ruth Gorman Hackney
Nov 1, 2022
Mrs. Ruth Murphy Hackney, age 100, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away at the home of her daughter, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Ruth was born on April 23, 1922 at home on Hotel Avenue behind the Fountain City Duck Pond. She was the daughter of an itinerant famer and as a result, she saved her money...
Arthur Eugene Marsh
Nov 1, 2022
Arthur Eugene Marsh, age 80 of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. He was a member of New Covenant Fellowship Church. Served Airborne in the United States Army for 3 years skydiving, worked as a brakeman for the railroad, was a truck driver, and worked for Clayton Homes. He was a Shriner. Volunteered all over the country...
Pearlie Ann Dalton Hatcher
Oct 31, 2022
Pearlie Ann Dalton Hatcher, age 78 of New Market gained her wings peacefully at her home Monday October 31, 2022. A member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Ina Templin; husband, Delmar Dalton; brothers, Eddie and Ronnie Templin. She leaves to cherish her memory; husband, Jimmy Hatcher; daughter, Betty (Rick) Gann;...
Betty L. Medley
Oct 30, 2022
Betty Lou (Dewey) Medley Mamaw Medley formally of Knoxville, TN, passed away, appropriately on All Saints Day, Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 96 yrs., 6mo. and 14 days, proudly outliving Her Majesty the Queen, and in her own right was the true queen of our family. Born in Bertrand, Nebraska on April 16,1926 to Charles Henry Dewey and Vera Cole,...
Ann Lacava
Oct 30, 2022
POWELL - Ann Loftis Lacava, age 84, of Powell, Tennessee, Grannie Annie, as she was fondly called, died peacefully in her sleep October 30, 2022. She did things her way until the end. She said she wanted to go to sleep one night and not wake up, and that’s exactly what she did. She lived a full, fun life and...
Anna Brucelee Lindsey
Oct 29, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch Anna Brucelee (Taylor) Lindsey. She will be missed for her quick wit, wonderful sense of humor, and loving ways. She was a unique and caring individual who touched the lives of all who knew her. Ann was born on February 25, 1928, to Lon and Daisy...
Judy Ellen Rudd
Oct 28, 2022
Ms. Judy E. Rudd, 76 of Knoxville, TN, went peacefully at home to meet Our Father while surrounded by family on Friday, October 28, 2022. Preceded in death by parents, Olin G. and Mildred W. Smith, brother James L. Smith, and grandson Robert E. Fox II, she is survived by son Tony Schilling, daughter Teresa Fox, granddaughters Amanda Schilling and...
Mercedese Jean Clark
Oct 27, 2022
Mercedese Jean “Cedese Mae” Clark was born February 1, 1992, to Robin Clark & Charles G. Chandler SR. She gained her wings October 27, 2022. Cedese Mae had a beautiful spirit with a giving nature that left a little sparkle everywhere she went. Preceded in death by her loving father Charles G. Chandler SR and a very devoted maternal grandmother...
James A. Wallace
Oct 27, 2022
James A. Wallace, Jr., age 61, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at his home. He is preceded in death by parents, James and Julia Wallace; brother, Michael Wallace; sister, Vicki Price; daughter, Haley. He is survived by his loving wife, Judith “Judy” Wallace; children, Daniel Matherly (Tammy), Heather Wallace, and Teira Johnson (Chris); 8...
Terry C. Smith
Oct 26, 2022
Terry Cadar Smith, born September 29, 1953, a dedicated husband, father of two, and friend of many passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at UT Medical Center. An alumni of both the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and East Tennessee State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree. Terry was the Chief Financial Officer of AAA...
Phyllis Juanita Davis
Oct 26, 2022
Phyllis Juanita Davis, age 70 of Maynardville, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022. She was preceded in death by beloved mother Mary Beal, sister Jean, and daughter Tammy Beal. She is survived by loving son Derek (Kyleena Daniels) Henry, grandchildren Whitney Houser, Samuel Lauderdale, Mason Lauderdale, Lea Henry, and Angela Henry, great-grandchild Peyton Houser. Family will receive friends 5:00-7:00pm Thursday,...
Jeannie Maria Breeden
Oct 25, 2022
Jeannie Breeden, age 61 passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022. She was preceded in death by beloved mother Barbara Brooks, brothers Arthur and Raymond Brooks, father Arthur Brooks, and grandparents Ethel and Eulis Lowery. She is survived by loving husband John Breeden, children Charles Shinlever, Chris Shinlever, and Kayla Shinlever, sister Sherry Brooks England, brother Gary Brooks, grandchildren Christopher Shinlever,...
Robert Dwayne Courtney
Oct 25, 2022
Robert Dwayne Courtney, age 53 of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022. He was a kindhearted person and enjoyed making people laugh. He is preceded in death by his beloved parents Ron and Mary Courtney and brother Rickie Courtney. He is survived by his loving soulmate Angela Moore, children Andy (Erika) Courtney, Nicholas, and Noelle; grandchild Waylon; siblings Mike...
Johnie Sylvester Frye
Oct 24, 2022
Johnie Sylvester Frye, age 71, passed away on Monday October 24, 2022.He is survived by his wife Darshan Frye, sons Scott Brownell and Michael McQueen and three grandchildren. There will be no services. Online condolences may be made at www.mynattfh.com
Debra Cunningham Benton
Oct 23, 2022
Debra Cunningham Benton (Momma D) age 72, of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 23, 2022. Debra retired from First Tennessee Bank after 35+ years. Debra also loved traveling, took many cruises with the Corvette Club. She enjoyed anything outdoors. Debra’s grandchildren were her everything! Debra is preceded in death by father Bob Cunningham, loving...
Mary Edna Foster
Oct 23, 2022
Mary Edna (Shepherd) Foster, age 82, from Knoxville, TN passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022. Mary retired from Knox County Schools. She was preceded in death by parents Ed and Frances Shepherd, brothers, husband Erbie H. Foster Sr., daughter Nancy Brock, and granddaughter Crissy. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law Erbie H. Foster Jr. and Della, grandchildren Justin Foster,...
Pauline Miller
Oct 23, 2022
Pauline “Polly” Candace Holbert Miller, age 98, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 23, 2022. She joined Milan Baptist Church in 1951 and was the oldest member until her death. Polly was the oldest of seven children born to the late Sherman and Anna Holbert on May 4, 1924. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Reverend...
Dorothy Elaine Barnes
Oct 23, 2022
Dorothy Elaine (Farris) Barnes, age 88, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 23, 2022. Dorothy enjoyed helping others and was known for taking in many stray animals. Too many to count over the years according to her family. Dorothy also enjoyed working around her little farm. She was very artistic, skilled in floral design, pottery, at one...
