Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Gladys Cleo Williams
Jul 9, 2021
Gladys “Cleo” Williams age 77 of Knoxville, went to be with her heavenly Father on Friday, July 9, 2021 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She was a faithful member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church. She had a beautiful compassion for the Lord and enjoyed singing. She loved her family with her whole heart and she never met a...
Betty Jean Vaught
Jul 9, 2021
Betty Jean Vaught, age 87 of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Herbert E. Vaught. They met in Knoxville and were married five days after he returned from military service in Korea. Herbert and Betty lived in Baltimore, MD, Durham, NC, and Asheville, NC before returning to...
William Wayne Loveday
Jul 9, 2021
William “Billy” Wayne Loveday, age 47 of Knoxville, TN passed away July 9, 2021. Billy was a great artist and had a beautiful singing voice. Preceded in death by Kenneth Carl Loveday, Sr. and Constance LeMae Sharp. He leaves behind his wife, Angela Haggard, brother, Kenneth C. Loveday Jr., several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends. Online condolences may be...
Jeffrey Allan Peck
Jul 9, 2021
Jeffrey “Jeepy” Allan Peck passed away on July 9, 2021 at his residence. He is now in Heaven with his niece Sarah Peck. Survivors include his wife, Cindy Peck; father and mother, Arthur and Joyce Wilson Peck; children: Steven Houston, Kendra Cook, Britany Smalley, Katti Hurst, Angel Huff, Britany Gibson and Kaylee Gibson; grandchildren: Andrea Matias, Daniella Hurst, Jasmine Matias,...
Faye Louise Breeden
Jul 8, 2021
Faye Bayless Breeden, of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021. Faye was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. She retired from Valley Bank. Proceeded in death by husband, Thomas Breeden; brother, Howard Bayless; sisters, June Hughes, and Opal Adcock. She is survived by nieces, Brenda Berry, Debbie Parrot, Mary Miranda, and Carol Wilson; and a host of nieces...
Todd Raymond Turner
Jul 7, 2021
Todd R. Turner age 56 of North Knoxville passed away suddenly Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church. Former employee of Sea Ray Boats. He was an avid hunter with his father and his uncle. Preceded in death by his father; C. W. Turner, Sr. and uncles; Ray Lawson...
John Kevin Haase
Jul 7, 2021
John Kevin Haase, age 60, passed away July 7, 2021. He grew up in the Halls, TN, graduating from Halls High School in 1979. John enjoyed riding his unicycle and spending time with his family. Preceded in death by father and mother: Charles Bernard and Ella Adaline (Franklin) Haase. He leaves behind his brothers: Charles (Ruth) Haase and Glenn Allen...
Dreama Fern Cottrill
Jul 5, 2021
Dreama Fern (Towe) Cottrill, age 78, of Corryton, TN, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021. Born and raised in Monroe Co., West Virginia, she has been a Corryton resident since 1982. Dreama retired as a Sales Associate of Belk department stores after 20+ years, and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband of 35...
Pamela Sloane Milton
Jul 5, 2021
Pamela Sloane Milton, age 53, of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021. Pamela was loved by everyone she met. She was preceded in death by her father, Jerry Wayne Milton; grandparents, Harry and Pearl Milton, Richard and Ann Hackney. Survivors include mother, Charlotte Ann Jellicorse; step father, Tom Jellicorse; brother, Gary (Carolyn) Milton; sister, Bellena (Ryan) Criddle; son,...
Mary Geraldine Sharpe
Jul 5, 2021
Mary “Gerri” Geraldine Sharpe, age 88 of Knoxville, passed away July 5, 2021. She was a longtime member of Sharon Baptist Church where she was a discipleship leader. She loved flowers, gardening, and being outdoors. Gerri enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and pets. She retired from Knox County Schools as a teacher. Preceded in death by parents: James...
Carol Lynn Taylor
Jul 4, 2021
Carol Lynn Taylor, 58, loving mother, grandmother, and daughter, passed away on July 4, 2021. She was a very kind hearted and loving spirit. She is preceded in death by her father and mother Benny Alderman and Betty Hopkins, twin brother Darryl Alderman, and sister Sharon Sexton. She is survived by her husband; Jeff Taylor, children; Nathan Sparks and Cassondra...
Glenda Rainey Jessee
Jul 4, 2021
Glenda Jessee, 83, of Knoxville, Tennessee, joined our lord and savior on July 04, 2021. Glenda was born on April 14, 1938, and preceded in death by her parents Sidney D Rainey, and Ruby Bassett Rainey. She is survived by her sister Brenda Turner, her niece Emily Butters, and Great Nephew Isaac Stout. Glenda was a retired Supervisor at TVA,...
Janice George
Jul 3, 2021
Janice Berry George, age 72 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 3rd, 2021. She is preceded in death by parents, Elmer and Lorene Berry, brothers, Don (Shirley) Berry, and David Berry Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Amanda Ray, brother, Mike (Brenda) Berry, and several cousins, nieces and a nephew. Janice was a longtime member...
Kenneth Edward Stoutt
Jul 3, 2021
Kenneth “Kenny” E. Stoutt, Jr., age 77 of Knoxville, passed away July 3, 2021. He was a member of Roseberry Baptist Church. Preceded in death by wife Faye Stoutt, parents Kenneth and Evelyn Stoutt, and brother Robert “Bob” Stoutt. Survived by daughter and son-in-law Kimberly and Jerry Glenn, grandchildren Chad and Ally Wilhite, Tiffaney and Matt Lawson, great-grandchildren Parker Alan...
Scott Bradley Perry
Jul 2, 2021
Scott Bradley Perry, 50, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Friday July 2, 2021. Scott was born December 9, 1970 in Fountain City, TN as the third of four boys to Billy Joe Perry and Roswitha “Rosie” Perry. He leaves behind his love Tara DeBord, daughter and son-in-law Chesney and Jason Ault, daughter Emmalee Perry and daughter...
Virginia Jenkins
Jul 1, 2021
Virginia Shields Jenkins, born 1966 in New Jersey, passed away late Thursday, July 1, 2021. She was a Christian woman that believed in God and was always helping any and everyone she could. She will be laid to rest next to her mother and father Virginia and James L. Macklemore. She will be met by her late husband, Petey Jenkins...
Ashley Nicole Horsley
Jul 1, 2021
Ashley Nicole Horsley, age 29, of Seymour, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Preceded in death by mother, Sharon Hicks; grandfather, Ben Parton. Ashley loved spending time with her husband and step son. She also enjoyed raising chickens and fishing. She was a very outgoing person with a bubbly personality. Mommy to her fur babies, Gator, Diamond, Diesel and...
Tyler Green
Jul 1, 2021
Tyler Dwayne Green, 37, of Clinton went Home on July 1, 2021. He was welcomed by his Savior and his family who had passed on before. He was a beloved son, father, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend. “Ty” could make you laugh with his quick wit, and once he got started, he’d keep on until everyone around was joining...
Christy Suronda Graves
Jul 1, 2021
Christy Suronda Graves, age 50, of LaFollette, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Preceded in death by husband, Randy Graves, mother, Lydia “Tina” Potter; grandparents, Armatha and Omar Potter. Survived by husband, Randy Lowe; sister, Tracy Messer (husband Randy Messer, Sr.); children, Keri Foust, Andrew Patton, and Lacy Dollins; 8 grandchildren; special friend, Karri Walden; host of nieces and...
Wilma Sue Hobby Miller
Jun 30, 2021
Wilma Sue Hobby Miller, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend, age 100, passed away June 30, 2021. She was born November 2, 1920. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years Joe C. Miller, Sr., who from the time they first met called her "Blondie" and she was known by that name among many...
