Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Charles Phillip Simpson
Dec 11, 2019
Charles Phillip “Herky” Simpson, age 80 of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at home following a short illness. Herky was born and raised in Knoxville, TN. After attending East High School he served in the Navy. He was a graduate of Cumberland College. He received his Masters of Education at the University of Tennessee. He “worked” for the...
Gloria Jean Fox
Dec 9, 2019
Gloria Jean Fox, age 69, passed away on December 9, 2019. She worked as the librarian at Luttrell Library for a number of years. Preceded in death by parents Luther and Retha Beeler McCoy, sister Loretta, brothers Earl McCoy, Pete McCoy, Claude McCoy, and Arthur McCoy. Survived by husband Roy Fox, daughter Brandi (Joe) McBrayer, brother Floyd (Gloria) McCoy, sisters-in-law...
David Michael Brummett
Dec 8, 2019
David Michael Brummett, age 70, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019 at the family home. He was of the Baptist faith and retired from the City of Knoxville Fire Department after 32 years as a firefighter. Preceded in death by parents, David and Willa Mae Brummett, Aunt, Pauline Keck and step daughter, Lisa Tipton. Survivors include his wife...
John Karl Hein
Dec 7, 2019
John Karl Hein, age 85 passed away at his home on Saturday, December 7, 2019 with his wife by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents Karl F. and Martha Hein; sister Sharon Noordwal and two step-children Sherrell A. Miller and Charles Miller. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Ruth Lucile Hein; son John C. Hein...
Glenn E. Owen
Dec 7, 2019
Glenn E. “Gomer” Owen, age 70, of Knoxville, passed away December 7, 2019. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving in the 844th Engineer Battalion. Gomer was a deacon at Rainbow Baptist Church and a member of Burlington Masonic Lodge #763 F&AM and the Kerbela Shrine Temple. He was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings....
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...
