Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Edward Lockwood Jones
Jan 13, 2022
Edward Lockwood Jones, Jr. , age 71 , passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022. He is preceded in death by Geraldine Helton and Tandy Jones. He is survived by wife, Tammy Caldwell Jones; children, Derek Jones, Melissa Brasher (David), Ashley Saylor (Rocky) and Amanda Rhoades (Ryan); grandchildren, Colt Hutchings, Owen Hutchings, Tyson Hefner, Dustin Butler, Sean Robertson, Logan Brasher,...
Heather Cheyenne Oxendine
Jan 12, 2022
Heather Cheyenne Oxendine age 26, of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Preceded in death by parents, Chester and Mary Oxendine; Grandparents; uncle, Bill Oxendine; and aunt, Linda Hipsher. Survived by sisters, Tawnya Ferguson and Candice Roseberry; aunts, Susan Oxendine, LaVerne Sharp, Donna Brown and Polly Hollaway; and several cousins and friends. The family will have a “Celebration...
Ronnie Lee Mcmahan
Jan 12, 2022
Ronnie Lee McMahan, age 65, went home to be with the Lord on January 12, 2022. He was of the Baptist faith. He served his country for 25 years in the Air Force. He was an avid fisherman and an overall family man, who loved his children and grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife Kathleen McMahan, son Bryan McMahan,...
Tina Louise Stanley
Jan 11, 2022
Tina Louise Stanley, age 56 of Powell, TN, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. She was a loving wife, mother and nana and she loved her work family. She loved her brother and all of her nieces and nephews. Tina worked for the Anderson County Department of Children Services as a team leader. Her passion was to make...
Ray Shular
Jan 11, 2022
William Ray Shular (Pap) (Born April 7, 1955) passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on January 11, 2023. Ray graduated from Rule High School in 1973 and within a year had started dating Carolyn and secured a job at Powell Telephone Company (later Alltel, Frontier, etc) where he worked for 35 years. After having Derick & Travis,...
John Kenneth Morris
Jan 10, 2022
John K. Morris, also known as “Key Man", age 80, of Knoxville, formally of Nashville, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022. He was born and raised in Nashville, TN, and relocated to Knoxville in 1965 after serving four years in the US Navy. John was the manager of Sears Key Shop from 1965-1972, opened West Town Lock and Key...
Addie Jeanette Simpson
Jan 10, 2022
Addie “Jeanette” Simpson, age 100 years and 6 months, of Knoxville passed away Monday, January 10, 2022. Oldest member of Alice Bell Baptist Church. She was an avid doll collector. She is preceded in death by parents, Roy Lee and Nellie Mae Dalton; husband, Charles W. Simpson Sr.; grandchild, Tammy Lynn Emmitt; siblings, Dorothy Mikel, Pearl Cooper, Leroy Dalton, Mary...
Larry Lee Lett
Jan 10, 2022
Larry Lee Lett, age 75, went to be with the Lord after a three year battle with cancer on Monday, January 10, 2022. He is preceded in death by parents, Xagus and Marie Nell (Norris) Lett; sister, Elva Ferguson; brother, Harold Lett. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Geraldine Lett; children, Yvette Pique (Ronnie) and Amy...
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...
