Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
John David Reitz
Nov 11, 2020
John David Reitz, of Morristown, passed away on November 11th, 2020 at the age of 75 after an eight year battle with Dementia. John is preceded in death by his parents Harry and Eleanor Reitz, and his brother Philip Reitz. John is survived by his loving wife Pam; son John (Erin) Reitz; his grandchildren Davis and Landry Reitz, and niece...
Tiffany Irene Black
Nov 11, 2020
Tiffany Irene Black, age 28 of Ocala, Florida, passed away November 11, 2020. She was a loving mother of 2 boys; she also loved animals and Ricky. Preceded in death by grandmother Gertrude Elizabeth Black, uncles; Carson Black, Carlos Black, Clifton Black, and cousin Josh Perez. She leaves behind her boyfriend, Ricky Haddix, Sr., sons; Ricky Haddix, Jr. and Nathan...
Peggy Ann Haase
Nov 11, 2020
Peggy Ann Hale Haase, age 56, of Halls passed away to her eternal home in Heaven on Wednesday November, 11 2020. She was of the Baptist Faith and was saved on May 21, 1972- Baptized on June 25, 1972 at Washington Pike Baptist Church. She was a devoted loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all who knew her. She...
Thomas Creed Bishop
Nov 10, 2020
Thomas Creed Bishop, age 25 of Corryton, passed away November 10, 2020. He enjoyed working on cars, and was an S-10 fanatic. He was a people person and will be missed by all who knew him. Preceded in death by grandfather Robert Lee Bishop, Sr. He leaves behind his wife Haley Bishop, son Jaiden Bishop, mother Amanda Branson (Terry), father...
Elizabeth R. Childress
Nov 10, 2020
Elizabeth R. Childress, 84, of Knoxville, TN passed away on November 10, 2020. Elizabeth was born in Knoxville, TN on May 24, 1936. She raised her family in Chattanooga TN, and returned to Knoxville after retirement. She was a kind and loving woman who will be missed by all who knew her. Elizabeth is preceded in death by her first...
James John Gombos
Nov 9, 2020
James John Gombos Jr., a resident of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Norwalk, Connecticut, died peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2020, from ALS, at the age of seventy five. He was born in Stamford, Connecticut on February 11, 1945, to parents Anita and James Gombos. Jim met his wife, Bonnie Frantz, in 1957 at the age of twelve. They went steady...
James Edward Rutledge
Nov 9, 2020
James Edward Rutledge Sr. passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020. He was born on October 23, 1962. James is preceded in death by his Parents Lawrence and Bertha Rutledge. He is survived by his children; James Jr., Rita, Joseph, Faye, brothers; Billy and Eddie Ray, sisters; Carolyn and Faye, many grandchildren, a special great nephew Payton, and a host...
Ronald Clayton Miller
Nov 8, 2020
Ronald C. Miller, age 73 of Halls, TN passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020. He was a Veteran of the US Navy. Mr. Miller was the son of the late, Clayton Walter Miller and Ruth Irene Lett Miller. He is survived by Sister-In-Law Marie Pryor Miller of Old Hickory, TN, Nephew Clayton Allen Miller of Old Hickory, TN, Fiancée Sharon...
Wanda Moore
Nov 7, 2020
Wanda Earlene Moore, age 83, of Powell, TN, went to be with her Heavenly Father November 7, 2020. She was a member of Callahan Road Baptist Church where she truly loved her Jubilee Class, church family, and Pastor Marc Sasser. Wanda was a graduate of Rule High School Class of 1955. She worked in the medical field for many years...
Jimmy Grable
Nov 7, 2020
Jimmy Grable, age 72, passed away suddenly at his home on November 7, 2020. He was a member of Atkins Baptist Church. He was greatly loved by his church family. He, along with Gary Graybeal, started and owned Grable Roofing in 1973.He is preceded in death by his father Phillip Graybeal, mother Lillie Graybeal, siblings Fred Grable, Ray Graybeal, Louise...
Vivian Akins Laugherty
Nov 5, 2020
Vivian Akins Laugherty, age 91 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at her daughters home November 5, 2020. She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church. Preceded in death by parents William and Ora Akins, husband James R. Laugherty, brothers B.B. Akins and Fred Akins, sister Carolyn Crandell, brothers and sisters-in-law Survivors; Daughter and son in law, Melissa Nash-Petree and...
Gary Ray Wilkerson
Nov 5, 2020
Gary Wilkerson gained his angel wings on November 5th, 2020. His final days were spent surrounded by family and he passed away comfortably in his home. Gary was born November 27, 1965, in Knoxville, TN, to the late BuddyR. Wilkerson and Lois J. Wilkerson. He graduated from Powell High School. He enjoyed watching sports, cooking, fishing, hunting, and attending all...
Thomas Paul Walsh
Nov 5, 2020
Thomas Paul Walsh, Sr. age 75 of Knoxville, passed away on November 5, 2020 at his residence. He was one of the oldest members of Valley View Baptist Church and had retired from the University of Tennessee after 30 plus years of service. Preceded in death by his parents William and Nell Walsh and his first wife Wanda Lee (Tallent)...
David Joe Tallent
Nov 5, 2020
David Joe Tallent, age 55 of Knoxville, made his grand homecoming reunion November 5, 2020. He was a gospel music singer, and he enjoyed his model cars and always tinkering with his tools. He was a family man whose grandchildren were his joy. David was also proud of his political views. Preceded in death by father and mother, Rev. Billy...
Ronnie Hughes
Nov 4, 2020
Ronnie Hughes, age 73, went to be with Jesus on November 4, 2020. Preceded by parents Fred and Lela Hughes, and brother Charles Hughes. Survived by wife Robin Hughes, daughters Rhonda (David) McDaniel, Kim (Jeff) Cruse, Becky (David) Haynes, Cindy (Mike) Smith, Lisa (Billy) Mason, Nicole Sprague, nine grandchildren, and siblings Juanita White, Barbara Acuff, and Diane Ball, and best...
Wayne Alan Winhofer
Nov 4, 2020
Wayne A. Winhofer, age 82 of Knoxville, passed away November 4, 2020. He was a member of Tekoa Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife Joy Winhofer. Due to Covid-19 concerns, services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com
J.T. White
Nov 3, 2020
J.T. White, age 76 of Knoxville passed away on November 3, 2020. He retired from JBM and was a loyal member of Sheet Metal Union Local #5 for over 50 years, and a member of the Eagles 4096. J.T. was a proud member of the NASCAR family, where he loved being a tow truck driver. His passion was NASCAR and...
Jennie Lynn Norris
Nov 3, 2020
Jennie Lynn Norris, age 94 of Knoxville, passed away on November 3, 2020 of natural causes. She loved her family very much, and was a faithful Baptist. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Gilbert Norris, her parents and several siblings. She is survived by her daughters, Susan (Haynes) Dunn and Rose Burt; son, Harvey G. “Pete” Norris;...
Odessa B. Clark
Nov 2, 2020
Odessa Braden Clark, age 80 of Knoxville, passed away November 2, 2020. She graduated from Oliver Springs High School in 1958. From there she attended St. Mary’s Nursing School and graduated in 1961. For the next 42 years, she worked as a nurse in surgery, the Emergency room, and finally the IV team which she started. A member of St....
