Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Dora Louise Phibbs
Oct 18, 2021
Dora Louise Phibbs, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2021. She attended St. Andrews United Methodist Church. She later retired from St. Mary’s Hospital. She is preceded in death by parents, Jason and Carrie Scott; husband, Robert William Phibbs, Sr., daughter and son-in-law, Macy Montgomery (Richard); son, Robert Phibbs, Jr.; grandson, Jason Phibbs; 12 siblings. She is survived...
Robert Amos Heath
Oct 17, 2021
Robert A. Heath Sr, age 98, was called home to be with the Lord on October 17, 2021. He is preceded in death by Margaret A. (Atchley) Heath, parents, Rachel and James Heath, daughter, Judy Heath Cash, son-in-law, Larry W. Cash, daughter-in law, Cindy Heath, granddaughter, Jennifer Heath, 2 brothers, and 3 sisters. He is survived by his wife, Betty...
Larry Wayne Williams
Oct 17, 2021
Larry Wayne Williams, age 64 of Knoxville, Tennessee joined his Lord in Heaven on Sunday, October 17, 2021. He was a member of Stedfast Baptist Church and a dedicated employee of Woodlawn Cemetery. Larry enjoyed serving others, sports, fishing and being outdoors. His kind and gentle spirit will be missed by many. Larry was preceded in death by his parents...
Lillian Maria Rose
Oct 17, 2021
Lillian “Lily” Maria Rose - Plemons 25, of Knoxville, TN left this life the morning of October 17, 2021. Along with her husband Jessiah as a result of a car accident. Lily had a bright contagious smile, a loving spirit that loved people so easily. She will be greatly missed by all those that loved and knew her. Lily was...
Sylvia Sue Wilson
Oct 16, 2021
Sylvia Sue Patty Wilson, age 80 of Knoxville, TN peacefully passed in the presence of her children Saturday, October 16, 2021. Born in Corryton, TN on October 18, 1940 to the late Claude R and Hester D. Cassidy Patty. She was raised on House Mountain and graduated from Gibbs High School. In 1959 she met the love of her life...
Richard William Patterson
Oct 16, 2021
New Market, TN – On October 16, 2021, Richard William Patterson departed this life to be with his heavenly Father. His wife and family were blessed to be with him during his last days, hours and final breaths here on earth. He peacefully left from his earthly home in New Market to be with Jesus in Heaven where he awaits...
Stephen Wayne Smith
Oct 15, 2021
Stephen Wayne Smith, age 66, of Lafollette passed away Friday, October 15, 2021, at Hazard Regional Medical Center. He will be greatly missed by his wife Roseanne Smith; son Chris Smith (Christie); daughter Stacy Middleton (Michael); grandchildren Amber Shelton (Eric) and Danyell Middleton; great-granddaughter Nikki Shelton; sister Linda Graves. A private graveside service will be held will be held at...
Louis Ray French
Oct 15, 2021
Louis Ray French, age 98 of Knoxville, went to be with his heavenly father on Friday, October 15, 2021. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed teaching Sunday School for over 40 years. He is a WWII veteran and longstanding member of local 102 plumbers and steam fitters. He is preceded in...
Brian Sherl Reed
Oct 15, 2021
Brian Sherl Reed, age 45, went home to be with Jesus on October 15, 2021. Brian was a kind, funny and gentle person that never met a stranger. He was the owner of a remodeling business, where he enjoyed working on remodeling projects and helping homeowners. He loved nothing more than to be doing things with his children. Preceded in...
Tracey Elizabeth Jones
Oct 15, 2021
Tracey Jones, age 52 of Knoxville, passed away on October 15, 2021. She enjoyed teaching at Fountain City Elementary School for 28 years, loved visiting Disney, was an avid animal lover, and was a devoted mother, who loved being with her family. Preceded in death by beloved parents John and Barbara Haworth. Survived by loving husband Daniel “Ray” Jones, children...
Bobby E. Ramsey
Oct 14, 2021
Bobby E. Ramsey, age 77 of Powell, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on October 14, 2021. He was a member of Valley View Baptist Church and had retired from Food City after 47 years of service. Preceded in death by his father and mother, Fred and Bertha Cloud, and biological father Noah Ramsey; daughters: Deborah Lynn and...
Paul Ernest Varner
Oct 14, 2021
Paul Varner, age 72 of Union County, passed away on October 14, 2021, at U.T. Medical Center. He attended Highland Baptist Church. He was the owner and operator of P and L Marine. He is preceded in death by his parents: John and Rosalee Varner, and his brother; Gary Varner. He is survived by his wife; Janice Varner, brothers; Robert,...
Philip Matthew Leadbetter
Oct 14, 2021
Philip “Phil” Matthew Leadbetter, age 59, of Knoxville, TN went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Phil was a native of the Gibbs community where he graduated from Gibbs High School. Phil was a world-renowned resonator guitar player, receiving countless awards and accolades for performing. Phil was awarded...
Earl Ozro Lamb
Oct 13, 2021
Earl Ozro Lamb age 83 went home to be with the Lord October 13, 2021. Preceded in death by parents John and Bettie Lamb, 2 brothers and 5 sisters. Survivors, wife Linda Lamb, sons and daughters-in-law Calvin and Shawna Cole, Ted and Marie Lamb and Darren and Lisa Lamb, grandchildren, Jenna, Caleb and Charles, sister Kathryn Ann, several nieces, nephews,...
Robert Wayne Norman
Oct 13, 2021
Robert Wayne Norman, Sr., age 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He was a beloved grandfather, father, son and brother. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty McGinnis Norman; son, Wayne Norman; parents, Jewell and Johnnie Norman; brothers, Bob, Eddie, Ronnie and Harold Lee; sister Jean. He...
Christy Lynn Collins
Oct 13, 2021
Christy Lynn Collins, 40, answered her call to go join God on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Christy was faithful, kind, patient, compassionate, thoughtful, and fiercely loyal to those she loved. She was an absolutely amazing and fully devoted wife. Christy had a heart for service and spent her career with the Department of Human Services for the State of TN...
Jacquelyn Lenore Figgins
Oct 13, 2021
Jacquelyn Lenore Figgins (AKA Peanut), age 52 of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. She is preceded in death by beloved father Tom Stafford, sister Janice Jones, brother-in-law Johnny Jones, paternal grandparents Maynard and Lennie Stafford, maternal grandparents James and Treva Humphrey, nephew Bradley Harper, and several aunts and uncles. She is survived by loving mother Vicky McCulley,...
Christopher Allen Baker
Oct 12, 2021
Christopher Allen Baker, age 54, passed away on Tuesday, October, 12, 2021 at North Knoxville Medical Center. Preceded in death by parents, John Baker and Johnnie Mae Baker; sister, Sandra Morris. He is survived by children, Haley Baker, Sydney Baker, Sabrina Compton and Dylan Baker; brothers, Rick Baker, Terry Baker, Tim Baker, Frank Baker and Jay Baker; other nieces, nephews,...
Marty Edward Lane
Oct 12, 2021
Marty Edward Lane age 62 of Knoxville, he was one of a kind man so this will be a one of a kind obituary, he passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at his home in Karns, Tennessee. He leaves behind his wife of 37 years, Rhonda Lane. He was known for his many Rhooooonda’s. He was a genuine person ‘what...
Judy Faye Kirby
Oct 12, 2021
Judy (Wright) Kirby age 67 of Knoxville passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Member of Eastside Church of Christ, Maryville. She was a graduate of Everett High School. For many years, Mack and Judy volunteered and oversaw the Alice Bell Community Ballpark, influencing many young lives. Preceded in death by husband, Mack Kirby. Brother; Jackie Wright. Grandparents; Ambrose and Hettie...
