Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Ann K. Moody
Jul 16, 2021
Ann K. Moody, age 69 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on July 16, 2021. She was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church and had been a self-employed Real Estate agent for many years. She is preceded in death by her husband Donald Moody, mother Frances Kirkland, father Knox Kirkland and brother Steve Kirkland. Survivors include her sons Donald Randle...
Wayne Roger Neff
Jul 15, 2021
W. Roger Neff, age 76, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at his home in Flagler Beach, FL. He was born in Powell, TN, where he grew up, graduated (1963), and lived until last year. He was employed by Tennessee Press for many years. He was an avid golfer and he and wife, Faye,...
Elizabeth Louise Russell
Jul 15, 2021
Elizabeth L. Russell, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 15, 2021. She had an unconditional love for her family and friends. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Bill A. Russell; parents, Paris and Mary Albright; sisters, Myrna Keith and Wilma Russell. She is survived by three daughters,...
Angela Charlene Howard
Jul 15, 2021
Angela Charlene Howard age 56 of Knoxville, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 15, 2021. She enjoyed spending time with her family, her biggest joy was being a grandmother to 4 beautiful grandchildren and she loved watching them grow. She was a friendly person who never met a stranger. She will be missed deeply. Preceded in death by Father; Burley...
Myron Dean Mcmillan
Jul 15, 2021
Myron Dean McMillan, age 56 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on July 15, 2021 at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville. He was a member of Inskip Baptist Church and was the owner of M & D Services, specializing in electrical and plumbing. He was preceded in death by his father Jerry McMillan and his brother,...
Charles Samuel Rose
Jul 15, 2021
Charles Samuel Rose, born April 10, 1954, passed away July 15, 2021. Survived by loving wife Gayle Rose, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. All services will remain private, per Chuck’s request.
Leilani Maude Marsh
Jul 15, 2021
Leilani Allred Marsh, age 77, passed away July 15, 2021. Preceded in death by mother, Juanita Roach; father, Everett Allred. Survived by husband of 37 years, Bill Marsh; children, Lisa (Kenny) Moore, Ramona (Randy) Campell, David Walker, Billy (Sally) Marsh, Dennis Marsh; grandchildren, April Akin, Kendra (Rusty) Wolski, Matthew Campell, Will Walker, Shawn Marsh and Derrick Marsh; great grandchildren, Tristan...
Tammy R. Kelley
Jul 14, 2021
Tammy R. Kelley, age 53 of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Preceded in death by her father Ruben Kelley and brother Ruben Scott Kelley. She leaves behind her children April Jones (Cory) and Noah Kelley; mother Virginia Cross (Jerry), grandchildren Jordon, Emory, and Dane; brother James Patrick Kelley (Missy); several aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family will receive...
Jacquelyn Gail Mchaffie
Jul 12, 2021
Jacquelyn Gail McHaffie, age 79, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Preceded in death by parents, John H. Romines, Sr. and Ella Charlene Romines; brothers, David Romines and Steven Romines. Survived by children, Elmer McHaffie, Jr., and Sherry McHaffie; grandchildren, Derek (Jill) McHaffie, Matthew Courtney, Lauren Underwood and Stephen Underwood; three great grandchildren,...
Cynthia Garland Rutherford
Jul 11, 2021
Cynthia Garland Rutherford, age 56 of Farragut, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Turkey Creek Medical Center. She graduated from Radford High School in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1982. After returning to Knoxville in 1983, she later received her Bachelor of Science from ETSU in 2012. She is preceded in death by her parents; Dr. W.C. and Jo Garland....
Teresa Christine Sutherland
Jul 11, 2021
Teresa “Tut” Christine (Massengill) Sutherland, age 65 of Anderson County, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021. She was a loving sister who will be deeply missed. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Grant and Ruby Wamack and Rufus and Roxie Massengill; parents, Charles “Shorty” & Beulah Massengill; brothers, Charles Massengill, Jr., Carl Massengill, and Rusty Massengill; and...
Kathy Sue Pickens
Jul 10, 2021
Kathy Sue Pickens, age 60, went to be with the Lord on July 10, 2021. She was a wonderful child, who loved music, people, her babydoll, Dusty the horse, and her Mama Kitty. She was loved by everyone who knew her, especially the folks at East Tennessee Homes Green Valley, where she lived. Kathy adored her sister Pam, aunt Betty,...
Douglas Kenyon Kerley
Jul 10, 2021
Douglas “Doug” Kenyon Kerley, age 69 of Powell, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, July 10, 2021. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Powell. He worked for Y-12 Oak Ridge for over forty years. He was a member of Teamsters Local 519. He enjoyed spending time on the lake, fishing, gardening, and riding motorcycles. He is preceded...
Anthony Novarro
Jul 10, 2021
Anthony “Tony” Novarro III, age 78 of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully at his home Saturday July 10th, 2021 surrounded by his family after courageous battle with cancer. He was a member of St. Albert the Great Parish. A loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, there wasn’t a stranger or “stray” he didn’t welcome into his home. Born in Utica,...
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...
