Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Thomas M. Barker
Dec 28, 2021
It is with sadness that the family of Thomas M. Barker, age 71, of Powell announces his passing after a short battle with cancer on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Tom was a design engineer with close to 50 years experience with TVA as well as several other firms. He was still working part-time for APTIM at the time of his...
Mary Walters
Dec 27, 2021
Mary Graves Walters, age 92, of Knoxville passed away Monday, December 27, 2021. She was a member of Inskip Baptist Church and the Praying Hearts Sunday school class. For 53+ years she taught preschool Sunday school class at Lonsdale Baptist Church and then Inskip Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Tobe Walters; and siblings, Betty Jo, Bobbie, and James....
Georgia Dixon Loy
Dec 26, 2021
Georgia Dixon Lambdin Loy, age 100, departed this life and entered into eternal life Sunday, December 26, 2021, at her home in Andersonville, Tennessee. She was born September 30, 1921, in the state of Kentucky. She was saved at age 16 during Decoration Day at the grave yard of Blue Hollow Baptist Church, KY. Georgia was preceded in death by...
Janice Lee Jones
Dec 26, 2021
Janice Lee Jones, age 64 of Knoxville, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021. Janice was of the Baptist faith and a United States Coast Guard veteran. She is proceeded in death by her parents, John Jones and Dorothy Bales; and brother, John Jr. She is survived by her four children, Martin Humphreys, Bree Brock, Joshua Wilson, and Kayla Ballinger;...
Kenneth Russell Webb Sr.
Dec 26, 2021
Kenneth Russell Webb Sr. age 83 of Knoxville passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021. He was born into Second Methodist Church in 1938, and he was a lifetime member. He joined at age 12 when Rev. George Creswell was pastor. Kenny was always a faithful and devoted member. Due to his home church not being open for Covid, Kenneth...
George Richard Holcombe
Dec 25, 2021
George Richard Holcombe of Maynardville, born February 6, 1947, went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 25, 2021. George was a veteran of the United States Army. He is preceded in death by parents; Richard and Helen Holcombe. He is survived by his loving wife; Brenda Holcombe, children; Christopher Marsh, Mary Catherine Marsh, and Michael Marsh, and best friend;...
Delores Crippen
Dec 24, 2021
Delores H. Crippen, age 74, of Knoxville passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021. Preceded in death by husband, George Crippen; her mother, Dorcus Mayes; brother, Clifford Mayes; sister Joyce Daugherty. She will be greatly missed by her children Donna Kitts (Jeff) and Shawn Carroll (Alaina); grandchildren, Jonathan Elliott, Emily Tolliver (Corey), Braden Carroll, Austin Harmon, Patience Harmon, Jacob Carroll,...
Jeffrey Lee Perkins
Dec 24, 2021
Jeffrey Lee Perkins Sr. age 58 departed this earth on Friday, December 24, 2021 from his home in Clinton, Tennessee. He was born October 2, 1963 in Circleville, Ohio to Larry and Betty (Combs) Perkins. "Perk" as he liked to be called, proudly served in the Marine Corp from 1982-1985. In the late 1990s he served as Commanding Officer to...
Ralph Hoyle Beam
Dec 23, 2021
Ralph Hoyle Beam, age 93, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Dec. 23, 2021. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by his wife, Reba Addison Beam, parents O.F. Beam and Jennie Adcock Beam, brothers Claude (Louise) Beam, Brice (Arlene) Beam, Roy (Mabel)Beam, sisters, Ruby (Lloyd) Plummer, and Barbara Bentley. He is survived by children Luann B. (Larry)...
Katherine Celeste Russell
Dec 23, 2021
Katherine Stanfield, a loving mother, treasured friend, and a beloved wife, age 20, of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021. She enjoyed spending her time swimming, reading and being with her family. After graduating from West High School, Katherine moved to Groton, CT to start a family. On May 24, 2021, she gave birth to a beautiful baby...
James Randall Gentry
Dec 23, 2021
James Randall Gentry “Randy”, age 53 of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully at home on December 23, 2021, after more than a three year battle with cancer. Randy enjoyed many hobbies such as woodworking, hiking, and cheering on the VOLS. Preceded in death by grandparents James C. and Gladys Gentry and Carroll and Louise Palmer. Survived by his wife Trisha...
Leonard Earl Ferguson
Dec 22, 2021
Leonard Earl Ferguson, age 75, of Sevierville went to be with his heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Leonard retired from Anderson Bowling after 15 years of service. He was a loving son, father, and brother. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ruth Ferguson; brothers, Thomas Ferguson and Edward Halloran; and daughter, Brook Ferguson. Survived by his...
Eleanor Hodge Carpenter
Dec 22, 2021
Eleanor Hodge Carpenter peacefully passed on December 22, 2021 at the age of 82, surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, H.B. Carpenter; her parents, Ernest C. and Stella C. Hodge; brother, Ernest Hodge; and sisters, Betty Hodge Tucker and Ann Hodge Cook. She is survived by her sister, Frances...
Richard Duane Harrell
Dec 22, 2021
Richard Duane Harrell, age 81, went home on December 22, 2021. He was a member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his wife; Carolyn Harrell. He is survived by four children, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and many other family members and friends. Online condolences may be left at www.mynattfh.com.
Mary Lee Letourneau
Dec 20, 2021
Mary Lee Sexton Letourneau of Knoxville born December 22, 1967 has departed suddenly to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 20, 2021. She was of the Baptist faith and graduated from Carter High School. Preceded in death by her father Lewis Sexton; sister, Susan Derhone Sexton; Cousin, Grace Maggard; grandmother, Ersa Burnette. Survivors; husband, Alan Letourneau, Mother; Janice Staton;...
Matthew Eugene Holloway
Dec 20, 2021
Matthew Eugene Holloway gained his angel wings on December 20th, 2021. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Bruce Hensley, Vickey Butler, and William Holloway, and uncle Jonathan Holloway. He is survived by parents Morgan Holloway and Lisa Hensley, sister Kayla Holloway, grandmother Judy Holloway, and many other aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family will receive friends Monday, December...
Barbara Jean Kitts
Dec 19, 2021
Barbara Jean Carter Kitts, 88 years old, born October 30,1933 in Knoxville, TN, has gained her heavenly wings. Barbara lived a life in service to others and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She worked for many years with Miller’s Department Store and later with the Knox County Clerk's Office. She loved quilting and traveling and stayed busy with...
Sylvia Marie Weaver
Dec 19, 2021
Sylvia Marie Weaver, age 84 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 19th. Sylvia was a member of First Baptist of Fountain City. She was a volunteer director of the American Red Cross for over 10 years. She loved gardening and singing and playing the piano for her church choir. Sylvia is preceded in death by...
Mary Loretta Waggoner
Dec 19, 2021
Waggoner, Mary Loretta (Beeler), age 94, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021 at home. She is preceded in death by beloved parents, H.W. Beeler and Francie (Clawson) Beeler, brothers; Ernest, Remer, and Lee, and sister Gladys. She is survived by loving husband Hall Waggoner, daughter Karen (John) Walker, grandson Thomas Walker, great-grandchildren; Raven and Benjamin Walker. Special thanks to Kim,...
Marion Clarence Brock
Dec 19, 2021
Rev. Marion C. Brock age 102 of Knoxville passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab. He was born May 4, 1919 in South Carolina. In addition to serving Jesus Christ as a Baptist pastor, he drove a Greyhound bus for over 35 years. He was a World War II era veteran who served in...
