Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Mary Kathaleen Cox
Oct 16, 2020
Mary Kathaleen “Kathy” Cox, age 71, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 16, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a faithful and loving wife, mother, Nana, sister, and aunt. She graduated from Fulton High School and worked at Sears and UT Medical Center for many years. She was a member of Dante Baptist Church...
Virginia Ann Weaver
Oct 15, 2020
Virginia Ann Weaver of Knoxville, born November 24, 1942, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, October 15, 2020, at the age of 77. Virginia was a retired nurse and a member of Living Waters Missionary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father Leroy Boruff and mother Omega Troyer, siblings James Boruff and Sharon Long, brother-in-law Gary...
Alfred Matthew Vann
Oct 15, 2020
Alfred Matthew Vann, age 87 of Knoxville passed away on October 15, 2020 at Beverly Park Place. Mr. Vann had worked for Black Oak AMACO, and had retired from Food City in Fountain City. He worked up until the age of 85. Mr. Vann proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of Central View...
Mable Lee Chambers
Oct 14, 2020
Mable Lee Whetsell Chambers, age 76, passed away at her Knoxville home Wednesday October 14, 2:56pm. She was of the Christian faith. Proceeded in death by Husband William (Bucky) Chambers; parents Horace and Sophronia Whetsell; sister Naomi Beecher Breeden; twins Horace James and Helen Jean; brother in law, Houston Graham. Survivors, brothers and sisters in law Vonzel and Virgie Whetsell,...
Robert Leland Bean
Oct 13, 2020
Robert L. Bean Sr., age 79 of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday October 13, 2020, at his residence. He was born in Knox County Tennessee on July 31, 1941. He and his first wife, Joan, celebrated 55 years of marriage. He worked for Coca Cola for 22 years before becoming the owner and operator of Select Equipment, Inc. He was...
Gary Wayne Sweet
Oct 13, 2020
Gary “Wayne” Sweet, Sr., age 66 of Knoxville passed away suddenly due to COVID-19 on October 13, 2020. He was born November 28, 1953 to Austin Sweet and Oma J. Terry. Wayne was a successful business owner, who proudly founded and operated Sweet Trucking Co., LLC since 2001. He was a loving father, husband, and grandfather; an overall family man....
Alice Darlene Houser
Oct 13, 2020
Ms. Alice Houser of Knoxville, passed away, October 13, 2020 in her home. She was a kind, loving woman, loved by almost everyone that she met. She retired from Fort Sanders after 37 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Geneva Amanns, and her brother Bobby Garner. She left behind her daughter and son-in-law,...
Hugh Franklin Garrett
Oct 13, 2020
Garrett, Hugh Franklin, 70, of Knoxville TN, passed away on Tuesday, October 13th following a brief illness. He was a retired bus driver, avid coin collector, motorcycle enthusiast, loved music, and had visited all of the continental United States. He attended New Beverly Baptist Church. Hugh was preceded in death by parents, Rev. Ancil and Ruth Garrett; sister, Velma Garrett;...
Betty Goins
Oct 12, 2020
Betty Arola Goins, age 86 of Knoxville passed away on October 12, 2020. She is survived by her children Judy Costner, Brenda Banard, Wanda Lee, and Terry Shelton; grandchildren: Jessica Costner, Crystal Sipe, George Scott Jenkins, David Shelton, Terry Lynn Shelton, Tina Baker, Angela Lee, Chris Lauderdale, Thomas Lauderdale, Tim Lauderdale; great-grandchildren: Zoey Navarro, George Jenkins, Stevan Jenkins, Logan Jenkins,...
Debroah Jean Childress
Oct 12, 2020
Deborah J. Childress, 68, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on October 12, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband Charles Wyrick and brother Edward “Bubba” Sharpe. She is survived by her daughter Katrina (Michael Kitts) Wyrick, son Daniel (Stephanie) Wyrick, grandchildren Desaurai Wyrick, MaKayla Turner, Matthew Wyrick, Tyler Wyrick, Justin Wyrick, Nick Wyrick, great-granddaughter Zailynn...
Bettie Joe Gray
Oct 12, 2020
Bettie Joe Brock Gray died Monday, October 12, 2020 with her daughters by her side. Known for her sweet tea, strong opinions, and always having an extra plate for anyone hungry, she will be missed. Her family mourns her passing, but rejoices her reuniting with her beloved husband. Preceded in death by her husband of 66 years Jimmie Gray, father...
Melissa Wellman
Oct 12, 2020
Melissa Wellman, age 40 of Maynardville, passed away on October 12, 2020. Preceded in death by her parents James and Janice Payne, brother Donald Payne and sister, Christy Payne. Survivors include her husband Ken Wellman, sons: Dillon Tyler Payne-Brock and Cory Matthew Payne; daughters: Tiffany Amber Payne and Brittany Danielle Payne; grandson Dacyn Payne; brothers: Frankie (Denise) Payne and Jimmy...
Connie D Morin
Oct 12, 2020
Connie D. Morin age 62, of South Knoxville passed away suddenly Monday, October 12, 2020 at her home. Connie was born on June 9, 1958 to the late Bruce Monroe and Naomi Miller. She was a graduate of Central High School. Connie had many hobbies that included crafts, decorating, and spending time with her family and especially her granddaughter Amya...
Jane Elliott Wolfe Davies
Oct 11, 2020
Jane Elliott Wolfe Davies passed away Sunday October 11, 2020 at the age of 99. Born to Lona Shipe Elliott and Harry Wilson Elliott on May 18, 1921, she was the second of five children and the only daughter. She was dedicated to her family and spent a great deal of time at Central High School as her children went...
Lynna Mae Ramsay
Oct 10, 2020
Lynna Mae Ramsay, age 86, of Knoxville TN passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020. She was preceded in death by her mother Stacy Brewer, her husband, Jack Ramsay, son, Randall Ramsay and granddaughter Blakely Cummins. She is survived by daughters Karen Lawson (Gary) of Goose Creek, SC and Kathy Cummins (Randy) of Louisville, KY, and her grandchildren Chase Cummins, Kerry...
Frank Alexander Smith
Oct 9, 2020
Smith, Franklin Alexander - age 82, passed away on Friday, October 9th, 2020. Often riding around (especially in the spring time) Frank would comment "How can anybody look around at this and not know there is a God?" Frank, a Christian, attended Unity Missionary Baptist church for more than 30 years. Frank was born in Rockford, TN on Dec. 21,...
Alice Scarbrough
Oct 9, 2020
Alice Smart Scarbrough, age 80 of Powell, passed away October 9, 2020. She was a member of Bartlebaugh Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Alice retired from Chattanooga City School System after many years of service. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by parents Nina Varner and Harrison Smart, as well as,...
Benjamin Gary Morgan
Oct 9, 2020
Ben Morgan, age 45 of Knoxville TN, went to be with the Lord on October 9th 2020. He worked throughout his life as a glazier, taking great pride in it. Ben was a fan of comic book movies (especially Marvel), fishing, cars, football, and spending time with family. He also loved to play video games and stay active, remaining ever...
Aaliyah Mccarter
Oct 8, 2020
Aaliyah Bernard, age 23 of Knoxville, passed away October 10, 2020. She was very crafty and creative. Aaliyah enjoyed kayaking, camping, and spending time with her family. She also loved children and animals. Preceded in death by great grandmother, Annie Mae Carr. She is survived by fiancé Derrick Bernard, sister Haley McCarter, brother Darius Trombley, mother Angel McCarter, father Ted...
Christine Petree
Oct 8, 2020
Christine Petree, age 70 of Lafollette, passed away on October 8, 2020 at the home of her sister. Preceded in death by her mother, Louise Carr. Survivors include her husband Claude Petree, Jr., son John Petree, father John Carr, granddaughter Faith Petree, great-grandson Hunter Petree, brothers: Steve Carr and Jeff Carr and sister, Sandra Petree along with several nieces and...
