Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
David John Graves
Jan 1, 2021
“DJ” David John Graves, age 35 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord January 1, 2021. He was a loving father, a beloved brother, and a fabulous son. He had a passion for working out, and a heart for serving people. His time was spent serving and ministering to others, and sharing his love for the Lord. DJ...
Ruby Lee Spencer
Jan 1, 2021
Ruby Spencer, 89, of North Knoxville, lost her battle with COVID on New Year’s Day. She was the youngest of eleven children born to Adam Grant Oaks and Gertrude Geneva Allred of Union County. She was married to Hugh Spencer for 49 years until his death in 1999. Together they had three children: Gary (Jamie) Spencer, Connie (Jerry) Arnwine, and...
William Franklin Fraker
Dec 31, 2020
William Franklin (Bill) Fraker, 90 of Knoxville, TN was suddenly called to his heavenly home and Savior Lord Jesus Christ when his heart stopped on New Year’s Eve, Thursday, December 31, 2020. He was the third child born to Letha and Douglas Fraker and grew up on Broadway in Fountain City, TN. Bill, as he was called by his family...
Harry England
Dec 31, 2020
Harry Lee England, 93, passed away at his home on December 31, 2020. Harry was a war veteran and saw frontline action in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He was a decorated marksman and muzzleloader. Harry turned his love of hunting, fishing, and farming into a way of providing for his family. He maintained three vegetable...
Wilma Jean Drinnon (Miller)
Dec 31, 2020
Wilma Jean Drinnon (Miller), age 68 of Knoxville, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 31, 2020, at home surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by parents Charles and Cora (Humphrey) Miller and infant sisters Caroline and Angela. Wilma is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Rev. Ernest Drinnon, children Elena...
Carol Faye Moody
Dec 30, 2020
Carol Faye Moody age 74 of Powell passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Tennova North Medical Center. She was of the Baptist Faith. Carol was a born caretaker. She was a proud nurse at Fort Sander’s Regional Medical Center for over 20 years. Preceded in death by husband Charles William Moody, parents, Carl Sr. and Esther Cardwell. Survivors daughter...
Donald Ray Norton
Dec 30, 2020
Donald Ray Norton former employee of Aisin Automotive of 15 years, and a lifelong resident of Union County, passed away after a long battle with cancer on December 30,2020 in his home. Donald was born December 29, 1958. HE was a strong willed, hard working man, master of all trades who specialized in wood work. Donald was a man of...
David Brian Sharp
Dec 30, 2020
David "Brian" Sharp, age 42 of Knoxville passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2020. Brian was a Master Plumber and owner of Drain Surgeon. He had a such a loving heart! (Love you Always!) He was deeply loved by everyone who knew him and he never met a stranger. He was preceded in death by his father William Sharp; sister...
Steven Ray Troutt
Dec 29, 2020
Steven Troutt, age 54 of Knoxville, passed away December 29, 2020. Preceded in death by parents Lloyd and Della Troutt and sister Cheryl Norton. Survived by brothers Lloyd “Buddy” Troutt Jr. and Luther Troutt, sister Lynette Duncan, daughter Kayla Troutt, grandson Liam Jackson, brothers-in-law David Norton and Rev. Larry Duncan, sisters-in-law Paula Troutt and Ginger Troutt. Family will receive friends...
Venita Gail Lequire
Dec 29, 2020
Venita Gail LeQuire age 65 of Knoxville went to be with our Lord Jesus Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Venita was a of Baptist Faith and a member Union Baptist Church of Halls. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother that enjoyed life to the fullest. She loved her church and church family....
Lewis Scotty Chandler
Dec 29, 2020
On Tuesday morning, December 29, 2020, Scotty Chandler, 53, passed away at his home. Scotty was the owner of Chandler Heating & Air. His passions were riding his motorcycle and hunting in Virginia with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father and stepmother, Donald and Ann Chandler; grandparents, Lewis and Hilda Chandler and Janie Cain....
Robert H. Elwood
Dec 28, 2020
Robert H. Elwood Sr. born August 30, 1942, passed away December 28, 2020 at U.T. Hospital. Robert was a 52 year member of the Shekinah Masonic Lodge #524 F & AM. He served as a deacon in New Beverly Baptist Church since 2003 and then as Chairman of Deacons since 2013. Preceded in death by daughter Cynthia Maria Elwood. Robert...
Wanda Wilmouth Waring
Dec 28, 2020
Wanda Joyce Jo Anna Wilmouth Waring passed away at her home early Monday morning 28 December 2020, after a brief illness. Her daughter and grandson were by her side. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee on 9 March 1939. She was 81 and a member of New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Luttrell, TN. Wanda was a graduate of Horace Maynard High School...
Frederick Eugene Phalen
Dec 28, 2020
Fred Phalen, age 85, of Knoxville, TN passed away Monday December 28, 2020. He was a member of All Saint’s Catholic Parish. Fred was an avid golfer, champion spider solitaire player, and a fan of classic country music. Fred joined the Navy at age 17, and reenlisted with the Army where he rose through the ranks to retire as a...
James E. Capps
Dec 27, 2020
James E. Capps, age 74 of Knoxville, passed away December 27, 2020. He was a loving, caring person who loved UT Football. He is preceded in death by brother Roger Capps, and sister Sherry Vittatoe. He leaves behind his wife Mary Capps, daughters; Wendy Gideon and Kelly Gideon, and grandchildren; Brandon Nance, Jr., Madison Gideon, Isaiah Covington, Jonah Covington, and...
Amy Sophia Carlson
Dec 27, 2020
Amy Sophia Carlson, age 61 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on December 27, 2020 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents Donald and Constance Baldwin. Survivors include her companion, Jeff Carlson; son, John Schofield along with her grandson Logan and many special friends. Amy loved being artistic and loved to color, read,...
Charles Allen Bowling
Dec 27, 2020
Charles Allen Bowling, Sr. age 65 of Corryton passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 27, 2020 at his home. He was born July 10, 1955 and was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Lula Mae (Tootsie) Bowling, brother James Bowling. Survived by son, Chad Bowling and fiancé Brooke, Daughter, Brittany Bowling and fiancé Robert. Brother,...
Carl Edward Raby
Dec 27, 2020
Carl Edward Raby, age 73, of Corryton went home to be with the Lord on December 27, 2020. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was a Viet Nam Veteran serving in the United States Army. He was a member of New Beginnings Baptist Church where he especially loved his men’s bible study class. Preceded in death...
Judith A. Huiting
Dec 27, 2020
Judith “Judy” A. Huiting, age 73 of Knoxville, passed away December 27, 2020. She was a member of Sharon Baptist Church where she loved her church family. Judy was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She also enjoyed traveling with her husband. Preceded in death by mother and father; Gertrude and Harvey Warren, granddaughter Sierra Huiting, and first husband Michael...
