Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Everett Eugene Oaks
Jan 20, 2021
Everett Eugene (Gene) Oaks, age 69 of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021. He was a member of Home Faith Baptist Church. He is survived by daughter, Shelley Oaks, daughter and son-in-law, Crystal and Mark Caldwell, granddaughters Kylie and Kenzie Caldwell, and brother and sister-in-law, Jackie and Louise Oaks. Per Gene's request, he will be cremated and a graveside...
Doris Jean Henderson
Jan 19, 2021
Doris Jean Henderson, age 85, went to her heavenly home on January 19, 2021. She was born September 17, 1935. She loved being around her family and grandchildren. She was diagnosed with dementia and her ability to communicate was becoming more difficult. She looked forward to attending church, however in an effort to protect her from Covid I refrained from...
Carl Winfield Warwick
Jan 19, 2021
Carl Winfield Warwick, born October 26, 1926 to Luppy Winfield and Nellie Arzetta Brewer Warwick in Anderson County TN in the Fairview Community passed away January 19, 2021. Carl was an only child and lost his dad at a very young age. Carl was blessed to have a loving mother who married Charlie Cox and helped keep the farm from...
Orville Leroy Hutcheson
Jan 19, 2021
Orville Leroy Hutcheson age, 77 of Knoxville Tennessee went to be with the Lord at 806AM Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the Waters of Clinton. He was preceded in death by his Parents W. A. and Viola Hutcheson; son Timothy Wayne Hutcheson; and Siblings, Lorella Hutcheson, J. C. Hutcheson, and Bill Hutcheson. He is survived by his Wife Linda Gail...
Dorothy Ruth Ford
Jan 19, 2021
Dorothy R. (Moyers) Ford, age 63, of Speedwell, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Parkwest Hospital. She was born in Bell County, KY on November 26th, 1957, to the late Edward and Geraldine Moyers. She was of the Christian faith and attended Boone’s Temple and Shipley Grove CGMA. Dorothy was a wife,...
Sheila Denise Gideon
Jan 18, 2021
Sheila Denise Gideon, age 53 of Knoxville, passed away January 18, 2021 with her family by her side. She was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Halls. Sheila will be remembered as a loving wife and mother and a devoted grandmother. Preceded in death by parents Roy and Joyce Smith. Survived by loving husband of 21 years, Joey; children...
David Edward Griggs
Jan 18, 2021
David E. Griggs, 68, of Powell, TN went to his heavenly home on 1/18/21 after a relatively short battle with cancer. He was at home with his wife by his side. David was preceded in death by his parents, Olin Dan and Elizabeth Griggs. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 42 years, Cheryl Griggs; brother, Lloyd Griggs;...
Linda Sue Bayless
Jan 18, 2021
Linda S. Bayless, age 73 of Knoxville, TN, met her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 18, 2021. She was a dedicated wife to the love of her life, Larry W. Bayless for 52 years who preceded her in death in 2018; and a devoted mother to the light of her life, their son, Justin. She was a member of...
Donald Lloyd Nicley
Jan 18, 2021
Donald “Donnie” Lloyd Nicley age 52 of Corryton passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Tennova North Medical Center. He was manager with O’Reilly’s Auto Parts on Western Avenue. Donnie was an avid Harley Davidson Motorcycle enthusiast. Survivors; wife, Jennifer (Beeler) Nicley “Love you more”. Beloved sons; Harrison, Hayden and Holden Wolfenbarger. Beloved in laws; Kerry and Donna Beeler. Brother...
Larry Morgan
Jan 18, 2021
Larry Morgan, age 76 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on January 18, 2021. He was a lifetime member of the NRA, and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Mr. Morgan was also a musician. He was preceded in death by his parents Norman and Mary Louise Morgan. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Morgan; daughters: Michelle (David)...
Toby Jay Keiser
Jan 18, 2021
Toby Jay Keiser, age 54 of Knoxville, passed away January 18, 2021. He proudly and honorably served in the Navy and Army National Guard. Toby served as a Patrolman for the Knox County Sherriff’s department for 28 years before retiring and rejoining the force as a Warrant Officer in October 2020. He will be remembered for his kind, generous heart,...
Eddie Ricky Hensley
Jan 17, 2021
Eddie Ricky Hensley, age 59, passed away peacefully at home January 17, 2021. He attended Pratts Chapel Church. He loved spending time camping on the lake. He is proceeded in death by his parents James Fizzer and Bonnie Foster; brothers David Hensley, Larry Hensley, and Wayne Hensley; sisters Margaret Ray and Barbara Anderson. He is survived by beloved daughters Sarah...
Betty K. Nelson
Jan 17, 2021
Nelson, Betty Jean Kivett, age 91, born December 30, 1929, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Parkwest Hospital. She was born in Okotoks, Alberta, Canada, where her father was drilling for oil. She graduated from Halls High School in 1948, and was part of the cheerleading squad for the Red Devils. Afterward, she attended Draughans Business College, after which...
Laverne Helton
Jan 17, 2021
LaVerne Douglas Helton, age 59 of Maynardville passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021. A member of Shepard of the Hills Baptist Church. She loved her church and teaching the children and being a positive influence in their life. LaVerne enjoyed fishing and camping and loving on her animals and spent much of her time crocheting “gifts” for many ministries and...
Lillian Weber
Jan 16, 2021
Lillian (Stevens) Weber Crawford, age 88 of Knoxville, TN went to be with Jesus on January 16, 2021. She was born in Danville, KY on August 4, 1932. Lillian was loved by so many, as she had a host of friends and family. She retired from the University of KY after 30 years. Preceded in death by son, Jerry Young;...
Richard Brininger
Jan 16, 2021
Richard “Dick” Brininger, age 89 of Knoxville, TN, passed away January 16, 2021. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Powell. Preceded in death by mother Evelyn Wesch, sister Judy Kaylor, and brother Gary Brenneman. Survived by wife of 64 years Margie (Bish) Brininger, daughters Linda (Mike) Stelter and Connie (Mike) Stern (Columbia Maryland), grandson Jarred Earle, granddaughter...
Ronald Edward Tipton
Jan 16, 2021
Ronald Edward Tipton, longtime warehouseman for Tindells Building Supply, passed away peacefully at home late Saturday, January 16th from complications of cancer surrounded by his family. He was 66 years old. Ronnie was a member of Myers Grove Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Big Ron enjoyed working in the yard and spending time on the...
Alaina "Simone" Cantrell
Jan 15, 2021
Alaina “Simone” Cantrell (Granny), age 63 of Knoxville, passed away January 15, 2021. Simone retired from Lakeshore Mental Health Institution and was proud of her time spent working with veterans. She enjoyed camping, hiking, and white-water kayaking. She is preceded in death by her husband; Bill Cantrell, daughter; Autumn “Brandi” Strader, mother and father; Mae and Bill Gregg, and brother;...
Zola Marie Blair
Jan 15, 2021
Zola Marie Blair, age 82 of Corryton passed away Friday, January 15, 2020 at her home. Preceded in death by her parents Sam and Lavesta Damewood; son Gary Buckner; sister June Damewood. Zola is survived by her husband Jimmy Blair; son Darrell (Renee`) Buckner; brothers Horace (Denise) Damewood and Carl (Linda) Damewood; her special sisters-in-law Sharon Edgar, Norma Elben, Linda...
Gary Richard Piedot
Jan 15, 2021
Gary Richard Piedot, age 90 of Knoxville, passed away on January 15, 2021. Gary served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict where he was stationed in Key West, Fl and met the love of his life and wife of 69 years, Mary Lou. Preceded in death by mother and father, Dorothy and Ted C Piedot, brother, Rodney...
