Knoxville, TN Obituaries

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

Oct 11, 2021

Brian Eugene Worley, age 47, went to be with his heavenly father on Monday, October 11, 2021. He has fought a long hard fight. He is preceded in death by beloved grandparents Carl and Alene Loy, uncle Carl Loy, and son Matthew Worley. He is survived by loving parents Michael and Betty Cooper, fiancé Debbie Debord, sister Leslie Whitehead, son...

Oct 11, 2021

Donna Sue Anderson Sluss, age 68 of Knoxville, passed away October 11, 2021. She was a member of Texas Valley Baptist Church but had not attended for many years due to declining health. She was preceded in death by loving son James Sluss, father and mother Rev. James and Hazel Anderson, brother-in-law and nephew Delmar and Tony Henegar, father-in-law and...

Oct 11, 2021

Jerry Lindsey, age 60 of Knoxville, passed away October 11,2021. Preceded in death by parents Ray and Anna Marie Lindsey, brother David Lindsey, and sister Peggy Noe. Survived by children Misty and Josh Lindsey, several grandchildren, brother Ray Lindsey, several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet 1:45pm Monday, October 18, 2021, at Mount Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery for...

Oct 11, 2021

Jean Hood, age 92, passed away on October 11, 2021. She enjoyed spending time gardening and drinking coffee. Preceded in death by her husband, James Tate Hood, and her parents, Lloyd (Roxie) Hamby. Survived by her sons, Jimmy Ray (Sheryl) Hicks, Gerald Wayne (Joyce) Hicks and Gary Lynn (Donna) Hicks; daughters, Janie (Norm) Phipps and Vickie (Gary) Hood-Wells; multiple grandchildren...

Oct 10, 2021

Beulah McGinnis went home to be with the Lord on October 10, 2021. She was predeceased by her husband Raymond Lester McGinnis Sr., her son Raymond (Buster) McGinnis Jr., her daughters Judy Roberts, Charlene Hammond, Patricia McFall, and Lillian Smith, and granddaughter Nola McGinnis. She is survived by and leaves behind to cherish her, daughter Deborah Ramsey and adopted granddaughters...

Oct 10, 2021

Jessica Scalf Jones, 38 years old, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, October 10, 2021. She left the love of her life, husband John (Ray) Jones, and her precious 9-year-old son, Vince Jones. She was a graduate of Karns High School and a member of Harvest Point Church. She was always known as her mother’s Doll Baby. She enjoyed...

Oct 10, 2021

Gregory Arrants McGuire passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at the age of 58. He was born in Sweetwater, TN on January 12, 1963 and was the son of Howard and Louise McGuire. He graduated from TMI Academy and from Tennessee Wesleyan College before working with his dad for more than 20 years at McGuire Jewelers in downtown...

Oct 9, 2021

Oct 8, 2021

Brent Steven Trusley (June 26, 1953 – October 8, 2021) A lover of life and family, Brent never strayed far from his north Knoxville heritage. Raised in the Fountain City area, he was a standout athlete at Central High School receiving the Johnny Payne Award as Central’s student athlete of the year in 1971. A legend in Knoxville baseball circles,...

Oct 8, 2021

Anna Faye Griffin, age 81 of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021. She loved the Senior Program at the Wesley House. Her family was her number 1 priority. She is preceded in death by her parents; Roy and Hester Rutledge, three brothers, husband; Eddie Griffin Sr., son; Eddie “Butch” Griffin, and 3 great-grandchildren. She is survived by her...

Oct 8, 2021

Joyce "Peggy" Satterfield McGill, age 87, passed away following a brief illness while battling Alzheimer’s. She grew up in and attended schools in the Oakwood/Christenberry community. She attended Oakwood Methodist church. Peggy worked as a book keeper then as a mother. She was preceded in death by husband J. Wade McGill; brother Ryan Satterfield; sister Ione Branan. She is survived...

Oct 8, 2021

Benjamin David West, age 95, (Gunter Oskar Uhlig) passed away peacefully on Friday, October 07, 2021. Ben was born in Chemnitz, Germany to Oskar Alvin Uhlig, Hildegard Ella Grosser Uhlig. Ben was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church and loved being a member of his Sunday school class, and studying God’s word. Ben earned his electrical, chemical, and textile...

Oct 7, 2021

Steve Lee Long, age 69, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 7, 2021. He was a member of Grainger Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by wife, Laura Jane Long; mother, Elsie Long; father, Taylor Long; brother, Amos Long; sister Edna Brock. He is survived by children, Stevie Joe Long, Robert Lynn Long, Misty Hopper; grandchildren,...

Oct 7, 2021

Patricia Ellen Maples passed on to Heaven on October 7th, 2021 in the comfort of her own home and sleep. Patricia was born on September 28, 1978. She was a graduate of West High School in Knoxville, TN. Patricia was more than a fighter, she was a warrior. She battled many health issues, but pushed through more obstacles than most...

Oct 7, 2021

Judy O’Barr Graves, age 79 of Corryton, went to be with the Lord and her family on Thursday, October, 7, 2021. She was of the Baptist faith. She was a graduate of Gibbs High School and Knoxville Barber College. She cut hair for several years and then went into the healthcare field. She is preceded in death by her parents;...