Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Mar 20, 2021

Brandon E. Suttles, age 37, passed away March 20, 2021. He was born in Chattanooga and has resided in Knoxville for the past 20 years. Brandon was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and graduated from Carson Newman College. He was a director at JTV. He will be remembered as a loving, kind, and generous husband, father, and son....

Mar 20, 2021

Jordan Scott Kreis, age 22 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021. He had a contagious smile and enjoyed life. He was everyone’s best friend and never met a stranger. Jordan was a wonderful daddy and loved his family very much. Preceded in death by Papaw Jerry Winkle, great-grandma Ruby Faye Armstrong, and dear friend Julian Osborne. Survived by...

Mar 19, 2021

Jacob ‘Jake’ Raggio, 35, went to be with the Lord Friday, March 19th, 2021 at his home in Powell, TN due to natural causes. He is predeceased by his beloved father Herb Raggio. Jake is survived by his fiancé Marion Latore, his mother Susan Raggio, his step father Richard Hughes and his sisters Hannah Duffy, Gina McNelly and Jill Raggio...

Mar 19, 2021

Linda Fay Sauceman Waggoner, age 75, went home to be with the Lord on March 19, 2021. She was a member of Elkhart Community Baptist Church. On September 2, 1969, she married Dewey Franklin Waggoner Jr. who preceded her in death. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Effie Sauceman; sisters, Wilma, Dorothy and Lois; brother, Wendell;...

Mar 18, 2021

John Gregory Foland, age 58 of Knoxville, passed away March 18, 2021. Family and friends will meet at 10:45am for an 11:00am inurnment Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Ft. Sumter Community Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.mynattfh.com.

Mar 17, 2021

After a loving life, Scott Clemons passed away on March 17th 2021. Scott was born on October 11th, 1965 to Marion and Wade Clemons in Morristown, TN. He excelled in school and graduated from Morristown West at age 16 and received his PHD from the University of Tennessee at age 21. It was obvious to anyone who met Scott that...

Mar 16, 2021

Lucy J. Ellis Miller, born July 20, 1926, passed away March 16, 2021. A longtime member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church, her foundation of faith and spiritual renewal and heart friends were so special. She was a remarkable lady with a zest for life, exceptional strengths, and strong faith, who was loved by all. Lucy had a true servant’s heart,...

Mar 16, 2021

Mar 16, 2021

Billy Eugene Gray, age 82 of Seymour, formerly of Heiskell, passed away March 16, 2021. He was a member of Seymour First Baptist Church, and a previous member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church and Liberty Baptist Church. He was a retired parts manager, an avid antique car enthusiast who loved traveling to car shows and working on cars. He loved...

Mar 16, 2021

Thelma Lorraine Lovelace Rhea age 91 of Harriman, Tennessee, formally of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on March 16, 2021 at Renaissance Terrace. Mrs. Rhea was a former LPN. She was a member of Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Eastern Star. Preceded in death by her parents Eddie and Ethel Lovelace; husband Howard Rhea; son...

Mar 15, 2021

Charlotte Wright, age 80 of Powell, passed away March 15, 2021. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who had a love for flowers. She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Jackie L. Wright, father and mother, George and Mildred Clark, and brothers George and Charles Clark. She leaves behind her daughters; Judy (Randy)...

Mar 15, 2021

Kathleen Harvey Hood, age 98, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, March 15, 2021. She was a member of Wallace Baptist Church and previous owner of Kathy’s Hallmark in Hall’s Crossroads. Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband, George Hood. She is survived by her three children, Ann Lawson of Fairhope, Alabama, Barry Click of Austin, Texas, and Dan Whitaker...

Mar 15, 2021

Jessica Marie Brannon, age 37 (05/23/1983), died suddenly March 15, 2021. Graduated from Powell High School in 2001, and UT Chattanooga in 2006 with a bachelor degree in marketing. Member of Powell Methodist Church. Proceeded in death by grandparents Tate and Lois Smith of Knoxville, and Edward F. Curtis of Knoxville. Survived by her parents, Fred and Jeanette Brannon; brother,...

Mar 15, 2021

Julia Ann “JuJu” Greene, age 57, struggled with asthma for many years and went home to be with her Heavenly father on March 15, 2021. She was a member of South Knox Church of Christ. She enjoyed spending her time detailing woodwork, being with friends and family, and being a nanny. Preceded in death by beloved parents; Bob (Joan) Greene,...

Mar 14, 2021

Gary “Guy” Rucker, 83, born September 29, 1937, passed away on March 14, 2021, at his home in Corryton, TN. He was a faithful member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. Guy was a US Navy veteran, serving from 1957 to 1961. Preceded in death by parents Conley and Johnnie Bell Rucker; sons Shayne and Gary Rucker; brothers Ronnie and Jerry...

Mar 14, 2021

Mar 14, 2021

Mary Kerley Barker, age 61 of Knoxville, lost her short, hard-fought battle with lung cancer on March 14, 2021. More than anything, she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her only grandchild, Addy. She is survived by her son, Chris (Heather) Barker, grand-daughter, Addy, sister, Alice (Mark) Cropley and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death...

Mar 14, 2021

Jackie Allen Strong, age 32, passed away on March 14, 2021. He was born on October 4, 1988 in Knoxville, TN to Kelly Stiles (Lumpkins) and Jackie Strong Sr. Jackie was a loving brother, uncle, nephew and grandson. He loved music and hunting. Jackie attended Powell Elementary and Middle School and graduated from Carter High School in 2007. Jackie was...

Mar 13, 2021

Mary Lou Pettiford, 84, went to be with her heavenly father on March 13, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Pettiford, parents Arthur and Pearl York, and brother A.C. York. She is survived by her daughter: Linda (Rochie) Crabtree, son: Terry (Kristy) Pettiford, grandchildren: Lori, Lindsey, Whitney, and Wesley, and great-grandchildren: Brooklyn, Bentley, and Memphis. The...

Mar 13, 2021

Timothy Aaron Lundy passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021. Timothy really enjoyed fishing and being around his family. He is preceded in death by his father, Michael Lundy, grandmother Ruby Brimm, and brother Michael Wise. He is survived by his mother, Betty Haynes, stepfather Jerry Haynes, wife Crystal Noe, daughter Noella Lundy, son Michael Lundy, brother Michael Johnson, aunt...