Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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...
Wayne Lee Robinson
Oct 22, 2022
Wayne Lee Robinson, age 78, was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, October 22, 2022. He was a lifetime member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church. He attended Young High School. He worked for UPS for 30 years. He was a devoted family man and would do anything he could to help a friend in need. Wayne...
Don Wayne Cox
Oct 22, 2022
Don Wayne Cox, Sr., of Heiskell, born September 18, 1958 and went home to be with the Lord early Saturday, October 22, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Nola Cox and five bothers. He will be greatly missed by his son, Don Cox II; daughter and son-in-law, Amanda and Jake Townsend; grandchildren, Daisha, Alexis, Dylan,...
Terri Lynn Young
Oct 22, 2022
Terri Lynn Young, age 49, of Morgan County TN. passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022. She was a member of Church of God. Terri was also a wonderful nurse for over 20 years, also a loving mother, wife, sister and aunt. Terri is survived by husband Mark Young, child Jordon Bertram, mother, Ruth Shelly. sister, Odetta Berry, Cynthia Martin...
Gina Stooksbury Picquet
Oct 21, 2022
Gina Stooksbury Picquet, age 59 of Knoxville, passed away suddenly and naturally on October 21, 2022. She retired from Suntrust bank after many years as a loan officer and assistant manager. Gina lived her life to the fullest and never met a stranger. She enjoyed music and decorating but mostly spending time with her kids and grandkids. She will be...
Archie Haggard
Oct 21, 2022
Reverend Archie Lynn Haggard, age 78 of Fountain City passed away on Friday, October 21 at home surrounded by his family. Archie was a faithful member at New Season Church of God where he taught Sunday School and led the choir. Archie's passion for the Kingdom of God was apparent in his over 50 years of service to the Church....
Roscoe "Buster" Lynn Hall
Oct 21, 2022
Roscoe “Buster” Lynn Hall Jr., age 73 of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022. Buster was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps who served in the Vietnam War. He retired from Kroger after 16 years of dedicated service. Buster bowled for 60 years and was even inducted into the SMUSBC Hall of Fame. Preceded in death...
Dollie Euwana Clevenger
Oct 20, 2022
After 96 wonderful years of life, Dollie Euwana Clevenger peacefully passed at her home in Knoxville, TN surrounded by family on October 20, 2022. She was born at home in Union County on December 15, 1925 to Lee and Bessie Inklebarger. Dollie was a seamstress for Palm Beach Company for 26 years and was of the Baptist faith. She was...
Wayne Eugene Powell
Oct 20, 2022
Wayne Eugene Powell, age 62 of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022. He was of the Baptist faith. He was also an avid University of Tennessee Volunteer fan. Wayne was preceded in death by his father, Carl D. Powell Sr.; and grandmothers, Bessie Powell and Della Williams. He is survived by his mother Ida Powell, sons, Chase Powell...
Marvin Dale Moyers
Oct 19, 2022
Marvin Dale Moyers, age 57 passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Preceded in death by his parents, Blane and Rowena Moyers. He will be greatly missed by his son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Brittany Moyers; grandchildren, Emily and Witton. A receiving of friends for Marvin will be held Wednesday, October 26, 2022, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at...
Connie Sharon Smith
Oct 19, 2022
Connie Sharon Smith, age 59, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 19, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe Williams and Bonnie Hancock. Connie is survived by her loving and devoted children, Brandy (Danny) Hall, Travis Smith and T’airra (Steven) Scott; mother, Yvonne Dockery; grandchildren, Kennedi, Kalyn and Jaxon Hall and Peyton, Harper and Timmy...
Carolyn Norman
Oct 19, 2022
Carolyn Norman, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Powell. She loved her family, especially her grandkids and great-grandkids. She was an avid crafter. Preceded in death by her parents, Reece and Lela Brakebill and son, Chuck Norman. She will be greatly missed by...