Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Joseph Robert Schutz
Sep 18, 2020
Joseph Robert Schutz, age 97, went to be with the lord Friday, September 18, 2020. He retired from the U.S. Army after serving in WWII and the Korean War. Survived by wife of 47 years Donna B. Schutz, daughters Ann Marie Mann of Pensacola, FL, and Tammy D. Boles of Knoxville, stepsons Gary Greenwood Sr. of Lavernia, TX and Scott...
Joyce Laverne Martha Moore Novak
Sep 17, 2020
Joyce LaVerne Martha Moore Novak, age 69 of Knoxville, passed away September 17, 2020. She was a member of Berean Bible Church. She was a cheerful person even in the worst of times. Joyce loved spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandkids. Preceded in death by husband Daniel Novak, parents James Edward Jackson and Susan Armelda Walden...
Ola Mae Wilkerson
Sep 17, 2020
Ola Mae Wilkerson, age 88 of Halls Crossroads, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Tennova North Medical Center. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents Oliff and Maggie Wilkerson, siblings Elizabeth, Sophie, Mildred, Teresa, Cecil, Holbert, Carl, and Bob Wilkerson, Geraldine Hansard, and Annabelle Lyons. Survived by son Terry (Angie) Wilkerson, siblings Helen...
William Earl Mayes
Sep 17, 2020
Rev. William Earl Mayes, Jr., age 71 of Knoxville passed away on Thursday, September17, 2020. He was a true man of God and loved preaching the Gospel of Christ. He was a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church in Heiskell. He was retired from Mayfield Dairy, and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Preceded in death by...
Deborah Elaine Wolfenbarger
Sep 16, 2020
Debbie Wolfenbarger, age 62 of Powell, passed away September 16, 2020. Preceded in death by parents Nellie Rose and Willie Clark Arnold, sister Judith Johnson, brother Gary Arnold. Survived by husband Kenneth Lloyd Wolfenbarger Jr., brothers Greg (Joann) Arnold and Spencer Arnold, brother-in-law David Johnson, sister-in-law Kathy (Kirt) Senft; nephews Tyler Arnold, Brandon Seeber, Tim Johnson, Aaron Johnson, Robby Arnold,...
Jewell Curtis Martin
Sep 16, 2020
Jewell Curtis Martin, age 91 of Knoxville, passed Wednesday, September 16, 2020. He was born in and grew up in Anderson County, moving to Fountain City upon his first job at the age of 14 with the Fountain City Water Company. He was employed by the KUB Water division for over 25 years. He was a faithful member of the...
Shelma Jean Dunn
Sep 15, 2020
Shelma Jean Dunn, age 83 of Knoxville, passed away at her home on September 15, 2020. She was a member of Clapps Chapel United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Clayton and Nellie Loope; sister, Mary Ruth Loope; brothers, Junior, Earl, Winfred, and Don Loope. Survivors include husband of 63 years, David Dunn; twin sons, David (Debbie) Dunn of...
Terry Willis Bishop
Sep 14, 2020
Terry “Toby” W. Bishop, age 65, of Inskip, went home to Jesus September 14, 2020. He was a veteran, having served in the Navy. Preceded in death by parents Clarence “Bud” and Betty Bishop; and infant son, Terry Jr. He leaves his loving wife of 43 years, Cheryl; Son, Jason (Amy); two grandchildren whom he adored, Summer, and Jayden. Sister,...
Betty Christine Moneymaker
Sep 14, 2020
Betty Christine Moneymaker, age 93 of Knoxville, passed away September 14, 2020. She was a member of Dante Baptist Church. Chris loved to quilt and loved gardening. She was the rock and foundation of the family. Preceded in death by husband Edward L. Moneymaker, parents Curtis and Bertie Wilkerson, siblings Jack, David, and Buddy Wilkerson. Survived by children, Angie Johnson,...
Joanie Ramona Stewart
Sep 13, 2020
Joanie Ramona Parker Stewart, age 52 of Knoxville, passed away on September 13, 2020. She was a loving wife and mother and would do whatever she could for anyone. She was preceded in death by her father John Ramone and her mother Isabella Crowley. She is survived by her husband of 15 years, Michael Stewart; daughter, Jessi Parker and her...
Edward Clayton Shipley
Sep 13, 2020
Edward Clayton Shipley “Ed” age 78 of Mascot passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020. Ed was a prominent business man and friend to many. He operated Ed Shipley Guttering for over 40 years. A member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Preceded in death by his parents Eston and Mildred Shipley; siblings Myra Ann Shipley, Jackie Ray Shipley, Barbara Ruth...
Wanda Mae Caldwell
Sep 13, 2020
Our family and community lost a special person on Sunday, September 13, 2020, when Wanda Mae Newman Caldwell passed away peacefully from natural causes at the age of 86. Wanda loved the Lord and always had a positive attitude. She was a resident of Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans Home for 6 years, an avid activities participant and often referred...
Frances Elizabeth Wooten
Sep 13, 2020
Frances Elizabeth Agnew Wooten, age 89 of Knoxville, departed her earthly home for her Heavenly home on September 13, 2020. Frances passed peacefully at home with her family at her side. She was of the Methodist faith. She loved her family dearly, as evidenced by her many delicious meals. She so loved and enjoyed cooking for everyone. Frances was born...
Jared Shane Morris
Sep 12, 2020
Jared Shane Morris, 48, of Knoxville, passed away on September 12th, 2020. He was a 1992 graduate of Powell High School. He is survived by his loving mother, Christy Spradling,brother Jeremiah Jones, grandmother Dorothy Lucas and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. A receiving of friends will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 29th from 5:00-7:00 with a memorial service to...
Jo Freeman
Sep 12, 2020
Jo McDowell Freeman, age 86 of West Knoxville (formally of Rhea County, TN) passed away peacefully at 3:50 am on Saturday, September 12, 2020 with her children by her side. She was of the Baptist faith. She was retired from the VA with the Alvin C. York Medical Center, Murfreesboro, TN. Preceded in death by husband Harold (Bob) Freeman, along...
Wilma Faye Kuhl
Sep 11, 2020
Wilma Faye (Keys)Kuhl, 59, of Corryton, passed peacefully at home on Friday, September 11th, 2020 surrounded by family. Born on March 6th, 1961 to parents Ethridge and Annis Keys of Corryton, TN. She is survived by her husband, Larry Kuhl, of 34 years; Children: Michael (Sarah) Ellis, Heather (Nicholas) Rhine, Haley (Nick) Hurst, Wally (Christina) Kuhl, and Hillaery (Benjamin) Frost;...
Tommy Orson Bradford
Sep 10, 2020
Tommy Orson Bradford, age 82, of Knoxville, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed into eternity Thursday, September 10, 2020 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Tommy was born February 22, 1938. He was a founding member of Still Waters Baptist Church and an ordained deacon. Tommy was a man whose worth was beyond measure. He loved the Lord...
Tommy Orson Bradford
Sep 10, 2020
Tommy Orson Bradford, age 82, of Knoxville, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed into eternity Thursday, September 10, 2020 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Tommy was born February 22, 1938. He was a founding member of Still Waters Baptist Church and an ordained deacon. Tommy was a man whose worth was beyond measure. He loved the Lord...
James Eugene Loy
Sep 9, 2020
James E. Loy, age 70, passed away September 9, 2020. He was of the Baptist Faith. Preceded in death by parents Lillian and Carl E. Loy Sr. and siblings Paul, Oscar, Grant, and Gary Loy, and Ella Mae Reed. Survived by children Daniel Loy, James Loy Jr., Clint Loy, Michael Loy, and Danielle Loy, several grandchildren, siblings Billy Godfrey, Jerry...
