Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Derrick Lee Maples
Jan 10, 2022
It is with deepest sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Derrick Lee Maples of Knoxville on January 10, 2022, at the age of 42 years young. Derrick was good for keeping himself busy. He worked a lot but loved to tinker more! He loved his kids and tried to do all he could for all 4...
Kathleen Elain Mcmahan
Jan 10, 2022
“On angel’s wings you were taken away but in our hearts you will always stay.” Kathleen (“Kathy”) Elain McMahan, loving wife, mother, sister and friend died peacefully at her home on January 10, 2022, after a long and valiant struggle with brain cancer. A kind and trusting soul, Kathy simply made the earth a better place from the moment she...
Jeffrey Arthur Butler
Jan 10, 2022
Jeffrey A. Butler, born in Providence, Rhode Island on December 17, 1961, age 60, passed away on January 10, 2022. He was the son of the late Jo-Ann C. Butler and Arthur Butler. Jeffrey is survived by his sons, John and Justin Butler; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jocelyn and Lynn Hyde, Jessica and Ray Pagliarini and Jennifer Burton; aunt, Suzanne Landy;...
Avery Jeanne Chubb
Jan 10, 2022
Avery Jeanne Chubb, age three years, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly at her home, Monday, January 10, 2022. Avery was a beautiful and precocious little girl who loved life to fullest. She was most often found playing in the yard with her older brother or being with Mom and Dad. Avery will be greatly missed. She was a bright light...
Dennis Bradford Webb
Jan 10, 2022
Dennis B. Webb, age 67, of Halls passed away Monday, January 10, 2022. He loved Hot Rods, night fishing, and playing cards. Dennis loved his family and had a heart of gold. He is preceded in death by his spouse Pat Webb; brother Donnie Webb. He will be greatly missed by his sons, Allen Webb (Jamie); Travis Webb (Caroline), Anthony...
James E. Clevenger
Jan 9, 2022
James E. Clevenger went to heaven peacefully and surrounded by his family on January 9th, 2022. Born June 14, 1939, to William (Bill) and Estelle Clevenger, James grew up as one of 5 kids on a dairy farm in Gibbs. James was a veteran of the US Army and retired from Norfolk Southern after 30 years of service as a...
Michael Eugene Couch
Jan 9, 2022
Sergeant 1st Class U.S. Army, Michael Eugene Couch I, age 53 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022 after a courageous battle with an extended illness. He was saved and a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and currently employed as Sergeant 1st class with the U.S. Army National Guard Reserve 278th Armored...
Brenda Sue Blanton
Jan 9, 2022
Brenda Sue Warren Blanton, age 73 of Corryton, TN, went to be with her Lord Sunday afternoon, January 9, 2022. She was a member of Graveston Baptist Church and retired from TVA. Following retirement, she and her husband Bob loved to travel and go camping in their RV. Brenda was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert (Bob) Blanton;...
Richard Douglas Grace
Jan 9, 2022
Richard “Waldo” Douglas Grace, age 48 of Knoxville passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022. He enjoyed spending time with his family and with the girl scout troop. Richard is preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Elma Grace, Floyd and Rose Barnes, and Larry and Charlotte Humphrey. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Misti Grace; daughters, Sarah and...
Eva Jane (Janie) Lee
Jan 8, 2022
Eva Jane (Janie) Lee, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at her home. She is preceded in death by parents, Samuel and Alice Cruze; 4 sisters; 7 brothers; 1 grandson; 1 son-in-law. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Greene; granddaughters, Julie White and Melissa Hodge (Jerry); great granddaughters, Kayla Teter (Steven) and Braylie Hodge; great-great grandson, Charlie Ray...
Eric Jason Mcmillan
Jan 7, 2022
Eric Jason McMillan, age 51 of Knoxville, passed away January 7, 2022. Preceded in death by mother Elaine and brother Jeff. Survived by children Brianna McMillan, Haley Moore, Micah Robinson, and Drayton Minor, grandchildren Cameran Moore, brothers Charles, Michael, and Lucas, sisters Amanda Evans, Emily Goled, and Colleen Giles. Family will receive friends 12:00-2:00pm Friday, January 14, 2022, at Mynatt...
Lee Leonard Mathieu
Jan 7, 2022
Lee Mathieu was born and raised in Kankakee, IL where he had many adventures on the Kankakee River be it by the water’s edge, canoeing, trekking through snow, ice skating or competitive water skiing. He attended Augustana College in Rock Island, IL earning a degree in business and went on to pursue multiple business endeavors including retail, corporate and management...
Robert Lee Haun
Jan 6, 2022
Robert Lee Haun, a Marine, Vietnam Veteran, loving husband, brother, and Papa was reassigned to his heavenly home when he won his battle with cancer on January 6, 2022, at his home with his loving wife of 25 years by his side. Robert was born February 15, 1947, in Knoxville, TN. He was the seventh child and third son of...
Joan D. Barker
Jan 6, 2022
Joan (Frazier) Barker, age 78 0f Powell, Tn, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 6. She was affectionately known as “JD” to many of her friends and family. This nickname was a gift from her husband prior to their marriage. She was a lifelong member of Second United Methodist Church. Joan was a 1962 graduate of Powell High School. She...
Deborah Lynn White
Jan 6, 2022
Deborah “Debbie” Lynn White age 61, of Knoxville gained her angel wings, and joined her dad and sisters, Thursday, January 6, 2022. Debbie loved her grandkids and was known to them as “mamaw Debbie”. Preceded in death by father; Clarence Cardwell, sisters; Marsha Coffey and Patricia Hassan. Survived by mother; Mary Lou Cardwell, children; Corey White, Kara White, Christopher (Amber)...
Marsha Alice Grissom
Jan 5, 2022
Marsha A. Grissom, age 66 of Knoxville, passed away January 5, 2022. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Marsha worked at Mesa Associates Inc. as an engineer for several years. Her loves was the library at her church and her dessert tortoise, Ernie. Preceded in death by parents Ila and Marshall Grissom. Survived by uncle Hardy Johnson, cousins...
Patricia Anne Kitts
Jan 5, 2022
Patricia Anne Kitts, of Jacksboro, TN, formerly of Knoxville. Born to R.T. and Grace Vandergriff Kitts, Texas Valley Road, Halls. She is a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church, Clinton, TN where she loved worshipping her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She enjoyed many things, especially music, cooking, baking, shopping, using her computer and being with her family. She is...
Charles Edward Varner
Jan 4, 2022
Charles Edward Varner, age 59, was healed on the evening of January 04, 2022. He attended Highland View Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by beloved parents John and Rosalee Varner, and brothers Paul and Gary. He is survived by loving son Christopher Varner, and siblings; Robert, Mike, Sheila, Shelby, and Sherry, special grand-niece Briana (Littlin), special friend Mr....
Jessica Faith Vanhorn
Jan 3, 2022
Jessica F. Vanhorn, age 26, of Knoxville passed away after an extended illness Monday, January 3, 2022 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Keith Vanhorn; two sons, Hunter age 7 and Carsyn age 4; mother, Pamela Little; father, Tony Richards; brother, Randy Little; and uncle, Roger Johnson. The family will receive friends 5:00pm –...
Benny Virgil Webber
Jan 2, 2022
Benny Virgil Webber passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at his home in Powell, TN. He was a member of the Great Smoky Mountain Model A Club. He loved working puzzles too and the Model A was a big puzzle that constantly needed a new piece, and was much easier and quicker to take apart. He also discovered that...
