Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Richard Scott Harmon
Nov 27, 2021
Richard Scott Harmon, age 73, of Powell affectionally known as “Pop Pop” passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021. A proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving during the Vietnam conflict. Richard retired as a TVA police officer after many years of service. Preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Della Mae Harmon. He will be greatly missed by...
Edith Lee Hargis Shankles
Nov 27, 2021
Edith Lee Hargis Shankles, age 93 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 27, 2021. Edith loved her Lord and Saviour above all. She loved her flowers and sewing and enjoyed mowing her yard, being in the outdoors, and loving God’s creation. She attended Still Waters Baptist Church where she loved hearing her son preach. She...
Jon Edward Hankins
Nov 27, 2021
Jon Edward Hankins age 49 passed away at 4:06 am on November 27th 2021 due to complications from covid. Jon was born November 27th 1972 to Jon Carroll Hankins and Betty Widby Hankins. He graduated from Central High School in 1991 and received a BS and MBA from the University of Tennessee. Jon met the love of his life Terri...
Jack Lee Beeler
Nov 26, 2021
Jack Lee Beeler, age 94, of Maynardville passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 at his home. Jack was always a hard worker having been a truck and bus driver for over 79 years. He was a devoted and loving man who cared greatly about his family. Preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Joan Beeler; daughter, Kris Wolfenbarger; parents, U.H....
Claude Keith
Nov 26, 2021
Claude R.W. Keith, age 91 of Knoxville, passed away November 26, 2021. He served as an Elder at Chapman Highway Church of Christ, as well as, a 32nd degree Double Eagle Mason. Claude served as Sergeant First Class in the US Army and completed two tours in Korea where he was awarded with a Bronze Star. Preceded in death by...
Timothy Wayne Wolfe
Nov 26, 2021
Timothy Wayne Wolfe, age 60, of Knoxville, went to join his wife on Friday, November 26, 2021. He enjoyed UT football and being with his family. Timothy is preceded in death by his beloved parents Sonny and Nancy Wolfe, his wife Mary Wolfe, and his sister Sherry Wolfe. He is survived by his loving daughters, Sarah Wolfe and Kandy Cardwell;...
Eugene A. Roberts
Nov 26, 2021
Rev. Eugene Alvin (Bud) Roberts, age 96 of Maynardville, went to his heavenly home on November 26, 2021. A kind-hearted, jolly man, he loved to dote on his family and lend a helping hand to those in need. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Leslie Roberts; son, Gordon (Arlene) Roberts; son-in-law, Walter Bradshaw; granddaughters, Heather (Doug)...
Bob Lewis Skeen
Nov 25, 2021
Bob L. Skeen age 87 of Knoxville went to be with his heavenly Father on Thursday, November 25, 2021, after almost 48 years of devoted service to the spreading of the gospel. Retired from Y-12 as a machinist supervisor after 34 years. Preceded in death by his parents; Lewis and Nan Skeen, as well as his firstborn son; Lloyd (Buster)...
Betty Mcbee Sloan
Nov 25, 2021
Betty McBee Sloan, age 97, passed away peacefully at The Courtyard Senior Living, where she had lived for over 7 years, on Thanksgiving morning. Betty was a lifelong member of Washington Presbyterian Church. She was born on September 18th, 1924, in Corryton, where she lived until she joined the Navy. She was part of the Waves and based out of...
Tate Ward Eldridge
Nov 24, 2021
Tate Ward Eldridge, 69, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tate was born September 12, 1952, in Kearney, Nebraska to Dorothy (Luedke) and Marvin Eldridge. He graduated from Kearney High School, Kearney, Nebraska in 1970. Tate loved to travel and lived in different parts of the United States, including Jacksonville,...
Flossie Amalee Laforlette
Nov 24, 2021
Flossie A. LaForlette, age 81 of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021. She was a member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church. She is proceeded in death by her husband, Bill LaForlette; and grandchild, Johnathan Starkey. She is survived by her children, Johnny (Kim) Starkey, Robert (Julie) LaForlette, Lisa LaForlette, and Jeanie Dills; grandchildren, Austin, Stephanie (Jason), Luke (Laurel),...
Gloria Jean Helton
Nov 24, 2021
Gloria Jean Helton, age 77 of Knoxville, went to be with her Lord and Savior November 24 ,2021. She was saved at the age of 14 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Gloria will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by husband William Dean Helton, siblings Carol Gideon, Sharon Tucker, John Henderson, and Donna Latham. Survived...
Fred Philip Weisgarber
Nov 23, 2021
Fred Philip Weisgarber, age 65 of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2021. Music was his passion and he enjoyed spending time writing songs and being with his family. He is preceded in death by his beloved parents, Fred (Peggy) Weisgarber; nephews, Benjamin and Jeremiah Morgan. He is survived by his loving son, Jason Weisgarber; grandchildren, Madison, Dylan and...
Marie Louise Mynatt
Nov 22, 2021
Louise MynattHer life as recounted by her niece, Diane Mynatt BolingerMarie Louise Mynatt was her name. We all called her “Louise”. What a beautiful name! We said, “why did Mamaw not call you Marie? She wasn't sure.There's more to that name than beautiful words. Louise was a strong woman of faith. She became a Christian at the age of 11...
April Joy Branch
Nov 22, 2021
April Joy Perry Branch, age 39, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021. She was baptized at Trinity Chapel Church. Preceded in death by her mother, Marilyn Warren; father, Willis Perry Jr.; foster father, John Anderson; sister, Levi; brother, Willis "Billy" Perry III. Survived by her daughters, Levi Bustillo, Lexi Wade, Esa Perry; foster mother, Shirley Anderson; foster sisters, Lisa...
Barbara Jean Cupp
Nov 21, 2021
Barbara Jean Cupp, age 74 of Knoxville, went to be with her heavenly Father on November 21, 2021. She was a faithful member of New Hope Baptist Church. Preceded in death by sister Ann Lentz, brother Charles Grubbs Jr., father Charles Grubbs Sr. Survived by loving husband of fifty-six years Sam Cupp, mother Lucille Grubbs, daughters Kim (Rick) Montaque and...
Wanda Rose Rogers
Nov 21, 2021
Wanda Rose Rogers died after a long struggle with health issues on November 21, 2021 at NHC Rehabilitation Center is Somerville, Tennessee. She was born on September 1, 1934 in Corryton, TN the daughter of Dewey and Elendar Alley (Davis) Thomas. Wanda Rose was married to Eugene Rogers on July 4, 1956. They settled in Corryton, TN. They celebrated 49...
Toni Lynn Mains
Nov 21, 2021
Toni Lynn (Biggs) Mains, age 49 of Knoxville, passed away on November 21, 2021. She is preceded in death by loving father Ernest Biggs Jr., uncles; Johnny Dockery and Owen Dockery, nieces; Kayla Soles and Audrey Dillard. She is survived by loving mother Katherine Biggs, life partner Tarry Turner, sons; John Daniel, Tony Edward, and Michael Mains, sisters; Alice Soles,...
Maynard Lee Lowery
Nov 20, 2021
Maynard Lee Lowery, age 85 of Andersonville, went to be with his Father and the loved ones that have gone on before him. He was a long-time standing member of First Baptist Church of Andersonville, and loved his church family and friends dearly. Maynard loved being outdoors, fishing, hunting, and mowing the grass. He loved spending time with his grandchildren...
Janet Sue Hill
Nov 20, 2021
Janet Sue Hill, 72, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on November 20, 2021. She will be reunited with her loving husband, John Hill; her parents, Paul and Mary Lamkin; her brother, Stanley Lamkin; and her son, Benjamin Harris. Janet was the first baby born in 1949 at Brokaw Hospital in Normal, Illinois. With her dad in the Army, she moved...
