Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Fred Monroe Jones
Jan 22, 2022
Fred M. Jones, born November 4, 1923, in Hawkins County, passed away on January 22, 2022, at Parkwest Hospital. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and watching sports. He retired from Southern Railroad and the Knoxville Post Office, 60 plus year Mason at Master's Lodge #244. He served in WWII in the Navy, was honored a purple heart, and also combat wounded...
Emma Faye Legg
Jan 22, 2022
Emma Faye Legg age 87 of Knoxville, lost her battle to Lymphoma on January 22, 2022, as she passed away with family by her side. She is now residing with her Lord and Savior and was greeted anxiously by her husband Ken, of 60 years. She will be remembered as the most loving and generous wife, mother, and grandmother to...
David Wayne Barnes
Jan 21, 2022
David Wayne Barnes, age 53, of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022. He was an employee of UPS. David was known for being exceptionally kind. He openly shared his faith and walk with the Lord. David was ready to be a friend and willing to help anyone. He stayed up on current events, was a health advocate for...
Viola Lorena Williams
Jan 21, 2022
Viola Sweet Williams, age 95 of Knoxville, met her Lord and Savior, Friday, January 21, 2022. She enjoyed going to church, singing, and clogging. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Robert Williams; daughter, Peggy Varnes; brother, Thurman Sweet; grandson, Floyd Williams, and his son, Lucas Williams. She is survived by her sons, Earl and Charlie ("Ev") Williams;...
Donald Ray Keith
Jan 21, 2022
Donald Ray Keith Jr., age 57 of Knoxville, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, at Ridgeview Terrace of Life Care in Rutledge. A graduate of Halls High School and Hiawassee College. Preceded in death by his Grandparents, Ray and Bea Keith, Sherman and Nell Simerly; Uncle Robert Keith; Aunt Carolyn Thein. He will be greatly missed by his Parents, Donald...
Christopher Dean Shannon
Jan 20, 2022
Christopher Shannon, age 50, went home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2022. He loved being outside, working in his yard, and his job as a tow truck driver. Preceded in death by his father Halk Shannon. Survived by his children Kayla Knight, Jina (Ricky) Loveday, Caitlyn (Franklin) Munsey, Kevin Shannon, Ashley Ivey, and Jessica Gilreath, grandchildren Gabriel...
Joey Allen Hutchison
Jan 20, 2022
Joey Allen Hutchison, age 36, went home to be with Jesus on January 20, 2022. He graduated from Fulton Highschool with honors, and he served his country in the Unites States Marines. He is preceded in death by his papaw, Cecil Hutchison; uncle Rev. David Hutchison; and uncle Rev. Steve Hutchison. He is survived by his parents, Rex and Tammy...
Rudolfo Reyes
Jan 20, 2022
Rudolfo Reyes, age 76 of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He retired from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He was of the Christian faith. He left British Honduras when he was 18 years old and in 1972, he moved to Knoxville. In 1973 he met Patricia Coward at the State Area...
Robert Strong Shipley
Jan 20, 2022
Robert Strong Shipley Jr, age 76, of Knoxville passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022. He was a veteran who served two tours in Vietnam with the United States Army Special Forces. Robert is proceeded in death by his parents, Robert (Louise) Shipley; brothers, Raymond Shipley and Chris Shipley; and niece, Kelly Shipley. He is survived by his daughter, Robyn...
Sharon Elaine Capps
Jan 20, 2022
Sharon Elaine Capps, age 58, of Powell, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022. She is preceded in death by husband, Danny Capps; sons, Travis Bounds and Tyler Bounds; mother, Mary Lambert; brother, Larry Lambert. She is survived by daughter, Danielle Capps; sister, Myra Ellis. Friends may visit with the family on Monday, January 31, 2022, from 5:00pm until time...
Thomas David Price
Jan 20, 2022
Thomas David Price, age 63 of Powell passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022, in his new home. David was born June 28, 1958, in Blount County. Preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Nellie Morrow Price; sister, Donna Moody. David leaves behind his children Teresa Howard (Jason), Lisa Nicholson (Jason), David Price (Dana Scherer; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren;...
Steven Nevil Spitzer
Jan 20, 2022
Steven Nevil Spitzer, age 71, formerly of Halls, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Life Care of Morgan County. Steve was a 1969 graduate of Halls High School and a member of Oriental Lodge #453 F&AM. He was preceded in death by his parents, Evelyn and Nevil Spitzer. He is survived by numerous cousins. There will be a Masonic...
Mary Lee Hickman
Jan 19, 2022
Mary Grubb Hickman, 94, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 19 at home with family. She was born on January 26, 1927, in Corryton, TN. After graduating from Gibbs High School, Mary moved to Washington, DC to work for the FBI. At the end of WWII, she returned home to marry her high school sweetheart, Donald. Mary...
Ramsey Lenard Honeycutt
Jan 19, 2022
Honeycutt, Ramsey Lenard (RL), born May 24, 1940, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at his home surrounded by family. He was lovingly known as “RAMBO” by his family. He made his military career in The United States Air Force retiring as Chief Master Sargent serving 31 years from 1958-1989. He served 2 tours of active duty in Vietnam as...
Donald Ray Padgett
Jan 19, 2022
At 9:00 am Tuesday, January 19th, 2022, our Lord and Savior called our father and papaw Donald R. Padgett to heaven. He was born October 21, 1932, as one of eight children. He served in the US Air Force at the rank of Airman 1st Class as a welder during the Korean War and retired as a welder from Plasti-Line,...
Donald Wayne Turner
Jan 19, 2022
Donald Wayne Turner II, age 49 of Knoxville, TN, was welcomed into Heaven by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Donald Wayne Turner; mother, Maryann; and sister, Mimi Turner. He is survived by his sister/cousin, April Loveday; special niece and nephew, Kensley and Micha Franklin; loving...
Terry Lynn Cate
Jan 18, 2022
Terry Lynn Cate, 73 of Powell, TN passed away peacefully on Monday, January 18, 2022. Terry was a proud Veteran of the United States Navy. Retired from the construction division of TVA. Terry loved Harley Davidson motorcycles, if he wasn’t riding his motorcycle he was reading about or working on them, or shopping to buy another one. May he ride...
Nadean M. Kerr
Jan 18, 2022
Nadean M. Kerr (Dean), age 89 of Knoxville, passed away suddenly on January 18, 2022. She is now residing with her Lord and Savior and was greeted anxiously by her husband Gene, of 62 years whom she had missed for the past 9 years. She will be remembered as the most loving, devoted and generous daughter, wife, mother and grandmother...
Betty Ruth Livingston
Jan 17, 2022
Betty Ruth (Clapp) Livingston age 85 of Halls, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a member of Rocky Dale Primitive Baptist Church. Betty retired from Gray Hodges Corporation after 25 years of service. She had a kind heart, a sweet spirit, and will be missed by all. Preceded in death by...
Braylynn Juanita Collier
Jan 17, 2022
Braylynn Juanita Collier went to be with her Heavenly Father Monday, January 17, 2022. She is preceded in death by great-grandparents Robert and Mary Maples and uncle Brian. She is survived by loving mother Rebecca Collier, grandparents; Dorothy (Vernon) Clark, Joe Collier, mamaw; Wanda Jeffreys, aunt; Brittany Rogers, cousins; Johnny Collier, Bella Collier, Luke Collier, and Robert Collier. A memorial...
