Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Rhonda Lynne Ledgerwood
Dec 10, 2024
Rhonda Lynne Ledgerwood went to lead heaven’s angels on December 10, 2024, at the age of 52. She is survived by her devoted husband of 23 years, Scott Ledgerwood, daughter Lilly Ledgerwood, Mother and bonus father Debbie and Chris Todd all of Knoxville, TN; Sisters Rachael Leviner of Charleston, SC, Rebecca Owens (Clay) of Greenville, SC and Ramona Hurley of...
Fred Shumate
Dec 10, 2024
Fred Shumate, born May 16, 1938, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. He was a member of Union Baptist Church. Fred was a custom home builder for over 40 years, then worked at remodeling until he was forced to retire because of ill health. Preceded in death by wife Betty Shumate, parents Herman and Doris Shumate, siblings Frank (Ruby),...
Douglas "Doug" Wayne Clark
Dec 10, 2024
Douglas Wayne Clark "Doug" age 60 of Knoxville, passed away of natural causes on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. He will celebrate Christmas with his savior Jesus Christ. Doug was a graduate of Holston High School in Knoxville. He is well remembered for his continued operation of his parent's business, Bill's Market and Deli on 6th Avenue in Knoxville. He created...
Martha Ann Thompson
Dec 10, 2024
Martha Ann Daniel Thompson, born August 21, 1926, of Corryton passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at the age of 98. She was the oldest member of Clapps Chapel Methodist Church. She always put other people before herself, worked hard all her life raising her children and she enjoyed working in their yard. She retired from Robertshaw and was a...
Daniel "Dan" Lee McCoy
Dec 10, 2024
On December 10th this world lost a great man, Dan McCoy. He was dearly loved by his family, and will always be remembered as a dedicated husband, exceptional father, and one of a kind father-in-law.
A devoted fan of Tennessee Volunteers, Dan shared many fond memories with his son, Mark McCoy, as they watch their favorite team play time and time...
Lisa Ann Monger
Dec 9, 2024
Lisa Anne Monger, 57, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on January 1, 1967, Lisa was a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She was preceded in death by her father, Tom Epps, and stepfather, Ralph Pettiford.
Lisa is survived by her mother, Shelby Pettiford; her children, Brandi Monger and...
Lillie June Church
Dec 9, 2024
Lillie "June" Church, age 94, a long-time resident of Fountain City and member of Knoxville Primitive Baptist Church, passed away peacefully at Oakwood Senior Living Facility of Knoxville on Monday, December 9, 2024. June was born to Jerry and Arminta Yates near Clintwood, Virginia on June 22, 1930. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry and Arminta Yates;...
Betty Lue King
Dec 9, 2024
Betty Lue King age 94, of Halls Crossroads, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024. She was born on January 13, 1930, to the late Arthur and Eva Lewis. She was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church for 34 years. She was a Christian woman who loved reading, writing poems and music, even having some of her works published...
Mary Katherine Dupes
Dec 9, 2024
Mary Katherine Walker Dupes, age 87, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on December 9, 2024, at her home, Morning Pointe Assisted Living of Powell. Mary was born in Knoxville, Tennessee to Joe Claude and Katie Lee Walker on August 25, 1937. She worked at BellSouth Telephone Company for thirty-seven years, in which she took great pride. In her retirement, Mary...
Johnny Quincy Adams
Dec 9, 2024
Johnny Quincy Adams, Jr., 74, of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away December 9, 2024 at his residence. He was a mechanic for many years. He liked antique cars, guns, hunting and gun collecting.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Adams and sons, Chris Adams and Jeremy Adams.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Carol...
Tamiko Jewlene Williams
Dec 8, 2024
Tamiko Williams, age 56, born April 26, 1968, went home peacefully surrounded by friends and family on December 8, 2024. She is preceded in death by her mother, Peggy Caldwell; her father, Steve Breeden and brother, Steven (Boots) Myers. She is survived by her daughters, Destiny Williams and Kerena Hall; brother, Ricky Grubb (Teresa); sisters, Shelby Wees (Crendel), Casie Waters...
Alice "Faye" Richards
Dec 8, 2024
Alice “Faye” Richards, age 82 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 8. 2024. She was a member of Churchwell Avenue Baptist Church. Faye retired from Levi’s after 35 years of service. She enjoyed spending time with all of her nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, siblings, and their spouses. Survived by nieces, nephews,...
Barbara Dixon
Dec 8, 2024
Barbara Dixon, age 86 of Heiskell, TN passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 at her home. She was a longtime member of Bishopville Baptist Church. Barbara loved the outdoors, gardening, tending to her flowers and animals. Her family was very important to her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred "Hank" Dixon; parents, Delmas and Elizabeth Fields and a...
Evelyn Louise Beeler
Dec 7, 2024
Evelyn Louise Beeler, age 89 of Corryton, Tennessee passed away at her home on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Evelyn was a former member of Union Baptist Church and later in life attended Temple Baptist. "Mamaw B" was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who always wore a smile.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Beeler; parents,...
Carolyn Annette Hill
Dec 7, 2024
Carolyn Annette Hill, age 81 was born on December 28, 1942 in Kodak, TN and passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 7, 2024 in Knoxville, TN.
She had the biggest heart and loved so deeply. She will be greatly missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
She worked at UT Medical Center for over 30 years...
Juan Pedro "Johny" Rodriguez Arredondo
Dec 7, 2024
Juan Pedro "Johny" Rodriguez Arredondo, age 50 of Guanajuato, Mexico passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024.
Preceded in death by parents, Eleuterio Rodriguez Navarro and Ma Cecila Arredondo Gutierrez; brother, Jose Luis Rodriguez Arredondo.
He is survived by wife of 12 years Betty Sue Johnson; stepchildren, Eric Johnson, Casey Torres, and Jonathon Johnson; sister, Ma Rocio Rodriguez Arredondo; brother Eleuterio Rodriguez...
Martha Jean Atkins Carter
Dec 7, 2024
Martha Jean Atkins Carter, 85, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024.
She was born in Union County, Maynardville, TN on January 3, 1939.
Preceded in death by her parents, Horace Edward Atkins and Margaret Hamley Atkins; brothers Richard Atkins, Glenn Atkins, and John Atkins; parents-in-law, Frank Carter and Myrtle Sharp Carter, brothers-in-law, Marshall Carter, Otis Carter, Roy Carter and sisters-in-law, Betty...
Tom West
Dec 6, 2024
Vernon Thomas “Tom” West, age 85, of Knoxville, Tennessee, died Friday, December 6, 2024. Tom was born to the late Vernon Herrell and Connie M. (Waugh) West at the family home in Claxton, TN, February 2, 1939.
Tom graduated from Clinton High School, Class of 1957. He was a member of Olivet Baptist Church, Knoxville.
Tom was a Shriner and a member...
Samuel "Sammy" Eugene Vaughn
Dec 6, 2024
Samuel Eugene (Sammy) Vaughn, age 59, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024 at UT Medical Center with his wife by his side. Sammy was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and loyal friend. His life was defined by his unwavering faith, deep love for his family, and fierce loyalty to his friends and community.
Sammy dedicated himself to his family, always...
Hubert Wayne Miller
Dec 6, 2024
Hubert Wayne Miller, age 69, of Knoxville, passed away December 6, 2024. His greatest joy in life was rebuilding cars. Preceded in death by parents, Jasper and Georgia Miller, daughter, Michelle Keck, brother, Andrew Curtis Miller, and sister-in-law, Verleen Miller. Survived by brother, Donnie R. Miller; grandson, David Keck; and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will gather 1:45...
