Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Joseph Love Sr.
Nov 29, 2021
Joseph Love, Sr. age 60 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Monday, November 29, 2021. Joseph loved cooking and had a special love for his grandkids. He loved being outside feeding the birds and the squirrels. Joseph is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Love; son, Bradley Harper; grandparents, Mary Hawkins, Charlie King, Ollie Love, and Pearl...
Rhonda Hackney
Nov 29, 2021
Rhonda Day Hackney, 65, gained her wings on , surrounded by the love of her family. Rhonda was the oldest of 4 girls born to Robert Eugene and Wanda McCurry Day who proceeded her in death. She is survived by her sisters, Jamie Harvey, Barbara Hall, and Debbie Harrison, her husband, Steve Hackney, their three children, Daisy Knox (Lesley Knox),...
William C. Wolfe
Nov 29, 2021
William C. Wolfe III (Corky), 74, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 29, 2021 at home. Bill was born on March 5, 1947 in Chattanooga, TN, but was a lifelong resident of Knoxville. He was the owner and operator of Wolfe Equipment Sales and spent the last 12 years retired. He enjoyed time both here in Knoxville and at his...
Roger Allan Berry
Nov 29, 2021
For Roger, bringing out the best in any situation was as easy as offering a smile, a witty remark or the twinkle of an eye. And with just those simple gestures, he could evoke the most pleasant of emotions. Roger really mastered the art of living and had great fun in doing so. His parents were Ronnie and Glenda Berry....
Joann Bright
Nov 28, 2021
Jo Ann Stuffle Bright, age 78, of Powell passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Preceded in death by her parents Coy and Jo Pearl Weisgarber Stuffle; brother Tom Stuffle. She will be greatly missed by her son and daughter-in-law Bruce Bright and Darlene Lusby; her grandchildren Ashley Bright, Amanda Bright, Ashley Lusby and Kendra...
Wanda E. Cate
Nov 28, 2021
Wanda Cate better known as Meme or Poochie, a former purchaser at St. Mary’s Hospital and life-long resident of Halls Crossroads, TN died peacefully on November 28, 2021 at the age of 86. Wanda is survived by her daughter; Cammy Reno, grandson Bo Carpenter (Sharon) Gary (Bubba) Carpenter (Misty); Great grandchildren Dylan Carpenter, Caylee Carpenter, Gregory Kiser. She will be...
Luther Byrum
Nov 27, 2021
Luther Byrum, age 66, of Strawberry Plains, TN, passed away Saturday evening, November 27, 2021. He is the son of the late, Claude and Ruby Byrum. Luther was preceded in death by his parents and several siblings. Luther is survived by his sisters, Martha Jones and JoAnn Tharpe and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Visitation: 2:00 PM...
Kenneth Loy Wyrick
Nov 27, 2021
Kenneth "Ken" Loy Wyrick ended his fourth quarter peacefully at the age of 72 on November 27, 2021 in Knoxville, Tennessee, just up the road from where he grew up to be one of the best tailbacks of all time for Central High School, Class of 1966. Ken went on to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West...
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...
