Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Jackie S. Harrison
Dec 7, 2019
Jackie S. Harrison, age 77, of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019. He was an avid Broncos and Dolphins fan and loved western movies. He retired as an auto transmission rebuilder. Preceded in death by his mother Hazel Harrison; father William “Toad” Harrison; sister Sybil High. Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Karen Harrison; children: Kim Hoffman, Billy...
Chad Andrew Gredig
Dec 6, 2019
Chad Andrew “Drew” Gredig, born April 19, 1993, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, December 6th, 2019 in Orange County, CA. He was a 2011 graduate of Carter High School. Drew had a passion for helping others. He worked as a substance abuse counselor where he enjoyed working with others to overcome obstacles in their life. Drew...
Robert A. Sanford
Dec 5, 2019
Robert A Sanford, 78 of Knoxville, TN passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Diversicare of Oak Ridge, TN after a long fight with Dementia. Robert was born July 27, 1941 in Miami, FL. He was a loving husband, father, and was loved by so many people. Owner of Halls Motor Products and Hallbrook Florist. His wit and smile...
Stephanie Dawn Morgan
Dec 5, 2019
Stephanie Dawn Morgan, age 27, of Maryville, went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2019. She was preceded in death by father Ray Morgan, grandparents Viola & Donnie Morgan and Doris Warren, sisters Viola and Beverly Morgan, and niece Emma Gail Whitaker. Survivors include mother Barbara Brown Morgan and fiancé Matthew Trout, sister and brother-in-law Lisa & Thomas...
Jack Azro Vandergriff
Dec 5, 2019
Jack Azro Vandergriff, age 84 of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church. Mr. Vandergriff retired as an Assistant Deputy Chief from the Knoxville Fire Department after 37 years of service with several honorable mentions and awards. In 1995, he was appointed by Governor Don Sunquist to serve on the state’s Firefighting...
Gary Scott Beeler
Dec 4, 2019
Gary “Scott” Beeler of Walland, TN, 49, passed away December the 4th, 2019 peacefully at his home. He was preceded in death by his Grandmother, Dorthy Beatrice Johnson, Mother Patsy Sue Johnson and Father Gary George Beeler. He is survived by his significant other, Lisa Lawrence; sons, Joey Beeler (Tiffany), Scotty “Landon” Beeler, and Cameron Beeler (Karrie); brothers James Andrew...
Carolyn Ownby
Dec 4, 2019
Carolyn Ownby, age 77, went home to be with the Lord on December 4, 2019. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, and a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by parents James A. and Lucy Carlisle and sister Wanda Gresham. Survivors include children Sabrena Dunn and husband Randall and Jeff Ownby and wife...
Bobby Allen Jones
Dec 4, 2019
Bobby Allen Jones, 66, of Knoxville, left his earthly home Dec 4, 2019. He was surrounded by his family. He was an avid fisherman and would spend as much time on the water as he possibly could. Bobby is preceded in death by his father, Casey Jones and sister Missy Fritts. He is survived by his loving wife of 29...
John Henry Hensley Jr.
Dec 3, 2019
John Henry Hensley Jr., age 86, passed away suddenly December 3, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry Hensley, Sr., and Effie Bernice Smyth Hensley, son Ted Alan Hensley, and mother of his children, Jane Chitwood Hensley. He is survived by his wife of 31 yrs, Betty Elnora Raley Hensley, daughter Anne DeLynn Hensley, and stepson...
H. Wayne Branson
Dec 3, 2019
H. Wayne Branson age 81 of Lenior City, formerly of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at his home. He was a member of Clapps Chapel United Methodist Church. He served in the U. S. Army and retired from United Parcel Service. Preceded in death by parents, Mr. & Mrs. Roy Branson, brother and sister in law, Harold and...
Danny Lynn Riddle
Dec 2, 2019
Danny Lynn Riddle, age 66 of Knoxville, passed away December 2, 2019. He was a proud Vietnam era veteran. Danny loves his wife very much, as well as, his family, home, motorcycles, and dogs. He retired from Clayton Homes and worked there even before it was called Clayton. He had a loving personality and a great dry humor that, along...
Charlotte Carey Mcintruff
Dec 1, 2019
Charlotte McInturff, age 86, passed away December 1, 2019. She was preceded in death by parents John & Lena Welch, husband Walter Leon McInturff, sister Gearl Long, and brother-in-law Bill Long. Survivors include sons Craig McInturff, Jeff McInturff and wife Sherry, and Brian McInturff and wife Janet, daughter Cynthia Webb and husband Keith, grandchildren David Coker and wife Tanya and...
William Blan Benton
Nov 29, 2019
William Blan Benton age 69 of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 29, 2019. Preceded in death by parents Lee Roy and Lillie Mae Benton. Survived by his loving wife of 44 years Debra Benton; daughter Kristie Benton (Joe Stafford); his heart and soul was his grandchildren Zachary, Eli Kody Blan, and Natalie; brother James...
Glen Moore Disney
Nov 29, 2019
Command Sergeant Major Glen Moore Disney (Retired) of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away peacefully, November 29, 2019 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center surrounded by his family. Glen was born August 25, 1929 in Andersonville, Tennessee to Louie (Braden) and Conde Disney. He married the “love of his life” Loretta Embry on January 4, 1949 and she followed him all...
Judy Lowe
Nov 28, 2019
Judy Jackson Lowe passed away November 28, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Judy was born in Knoxville, Tennessee and graduated from Central High School in Knoxville. She retired from BellSouth following 45 years of service. Judy was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Powell, Tennessee for many years. Judy was preceded in death by her...
Wayne Drinnen Kidd
Nov 28, 2019
Wayne D. Kidd, age 77, went to be with the Lord November 28, 2019. He retired from Norfolk Sothern Railroad after 43 years of service. Wayne was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was preceded in death by parents Dock & Gladys Kidd and sister Wanda Roach. Survivors include children Debbi Longmire and husband Steve, Ronnie Kidd and...
Lucy Davis
Nov 27, 2019
Lucy Davis, age 92, was born July 10, 1927, and passed away November 27, 2019. She worked for Tennessee Department of Human Services for 25 years. She was preceded in death by husband, George Marshall Davis, daughter, Kelly Jean Dailey, sons George Marshall Davis, Jr. and Victor Mitchell Davis. Survivors include daughters, Elaine Steele and Natalia Underwood (George), grandchildren, Maureska...
James L. Collins
Nov 26, 2019
James L. Collins, age 67 of Seymour, passed away suddenly on November 26, 2019. Jim was born on March 28, 1952 in Knoxville. He worked for many years at Paycash Grocery and then went on to own his own business for several years in Gatlinburg. He most recently retired from Melaleuca. Jim had a passion for hunting and fishing. He...
Shirley Mae Bunch
Nov 26, 2019
Shirley Bunch, age 70, went home to be with the Lord November 26, 2019 after a 10 year battle with Alzheimer’s. She was a devoted wife, mother, and mamaw who was loved by everyone who met her. She lived life to the fullest and her favorite thing was spoiling her grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents; sons Ricky and Greg...
Paulette Lay
Nov 25, 2019
Paulette Maxwell Lay went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 25, 2019. Paulette was a devoted wife, mother, mamaw and G. Poddy. She was a faithful charter member of New Fellowship Baptist Church. She retired as the Lift Director from Knoxville Transportation in 1995 and then became Mamaw Paulette to hundreds of children at New...
