Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Mar 11, 2019

Judy B. Hensley age 73 of Powell went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 11, 2019. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by husband, Douglas Hensley, Sr parents, Robert and Catherine Hamilton; and brother, Bobby Hamilton. Survivors; children, Kathy Maddox (Fred), Douglas Hensley, Jr (Pam), Scott Hensley (Lisa) and Kimberley Kenney (John); 16 grandchildren, 26...

Mar 11, 2019

Autumn Brandi Strader, age 45, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019. She had a strong Christian faith. She was a devoted wife, mother, and mamaw, who took pride in her family. Preceded in death by dad Bill Cantrell, uncle Ronnie Gregg, grandmommy Gregg, mother-in-law Karen Scarbrough. Survived by husband Johnny Strader, daughter Chelsea Strader Ellis (Kyle), sons Kirkland Strader...

Mar 11, 2019

Howard Wesley Hershey, age 73, of Knoxville passed away Monday, March 11, 2019. Private services were held.

Mar 10, 2019

Corneliu Cocan age 24 of Knoxville, TN went to be with Jesus March 10th of 2019. He was young and full of life. He lived life to the fullest and was always up for new adventures. He loved spending time with his nieces, and liked cars, fishing, and writing. Left to cherish his memory are his mother Irina Cocan, and...

Mar 10, 2019

Amanda Almarine Delph, 78, loving mother, grandmother and precious child of God, passed away Sunday, March 10th, 2019. Proceeded in death by parents William and Mary Ballew; siblings, Bill Ballew and Betty Roy. Survived by four children, Jeff Delph (Regina), Kathi Heifner (Bobby), James Delph, Lori Johnson; nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and best friend Robin Delph (Bill). Special thanks to...

Mar 9, 2019

Xen B Edward Portwood II, age 73, of Knoxville, passed away March 9, 2019 at UT Medical Center, surrounded by family and loved ones. Xen was a 1963 graduate of Holston High School and served in the Air National Guard. Xen was the owner of Portwood Communication Constructors for the majority of his adult life prior to retirement. He enjoyed...

Mar 6, 2019

April "Peanut" Jean Weaver Robison passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center. She was born on June 9, 1967 to Jeffrey Lynn Weaver and Janice (Weaver) Ogle. She graduated from Fulton High School. Her sense of humor was felt in everyone she met and never met a stranger. She truly loved her mother Janice,...

Mar 6, 2019

Joseph Riley Fugate, age 19 of Corryton, passed away on March 6, 2019. He was a student at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga and a member of Salem Baptist Church. Joseph graduated from L&N STEM Academy in 2018. He played Ultimate Frisbee for STEM, Knoxville Youth Ultimate, Nashville Youth Ultimate, and University of Tennessee Chattanooga Ultimate. He was preceded in...

Mar 6, 2019

Ruth (Neubert) Gentry, age 91, of Corryton passed away at 10:25 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2019. She was a member of Union Baptist Church. She retired from Hillcrest Nursing Institute and then retired from the Gibbs Weigel’s Store. She is preceded in death by parents, Arthur & Hortence Neubert, husband, Wiley Gentry, and daughter, Sammie Gentry. Survivors: Daughter Marian “Jeanette”...

Mar 5, 2019

Patricia “Pat” Pelleaux age 81 of Powell passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 5, 2019 10:05 am after a brief illness. She was of the Baptist faith and lived her faith in God throughout her life. She was a member of The Church at Sterchi Hills and a 1955 graduate of Central High School in Knoxville. She was preceded in death...

Mar 4, 2019

Rickey Luther Elbell age 60 of Hopkinsville, Ky formerly of Knoxville passed away Monday, March 4, 2019 at V. A. Medical Center, Murfreesboro. He loved his family and helping other through counseling. He was of the Methodist Faith. At the time of his death, he was an independent agent with AMERILIFE and also a counselor with Genesis. He was a...

Mar 4, 2019

SSgt. A.S.A.F Gary Edward Kirby, age 58, passed away March 4, 2019. He attended Landbrook Baptist Church and served 6 years in the United States Air Force. He loved U.T. football, basketball and Elvis Presley. Preceded in death by parents Harles and Mary Kirby, brother Howard Luther Lawson III and sister Debra Marlene Lawson. Survived by brother Sam Kirby (Lisa);...

Mar 4, 2019

Greg Swafford, age 46 passed away Monday, March 4, 2019. He was a member of Faith Promise Church. His greatest passion was being a loving father. His life was his children. He enjoyed camping at Fall Creek Falls whenever possible. He is survived by loving wife Shelly Swafford; children Morgan Swafford Guthe (Max), Matthew Swafford, Kate Swafford, Luke Swafford, and...

Mar 3, 2019

James “Jim” Green, age 75, went home on March 3, 2019. Jim had a love for the outdoors. Some of his favorite outside activities were hunting, fishing, and working in his vegetable garden. One of his other hobbies was restoring old cars, and in his younger days drag racing. He was the current president of the Anderson County Chapter Sons...

Mar 2, 2019

Peggy Ann Stusse, age 77, went to be with our Lord on March 2, 2019. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother and a devoted wife. She is preceded in death by husband Herbert Stusse Jr. She is survived by children Joe Stusse, Judy Brock, and Robert Stusse; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren;...

Mar 1, 2019

Audie D. Williams (CMSgt. Retired United States Air Force), age 88, passed away on March 1, 2019. He was a member of Glen Oaks Baptist Church. He retired after 24 years of honorable service in the United States Air Force. Preceded in death by parents David and Elizabeth Williams; brothers Sid, J.C., Bob, Bill, and Hack; sister Imogene. Survived by...

Mar 1, 2019

Glennis E. Harris, age 87 of Knoxville, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 at his home. He was a member of House Mountain Church of Christ and retired from Martin-Marietta. Survived by wife of 65 years Alice Harris, sons Phillip Harris (Kathy) and Bryan Harris, daughter Donna Harbin (Greg), grandchildren Brandy, Chris, Ashley, Jordan, Alex, Lauren, Ethan, and Joey, great-grandchildren...

Feb 28, 2019

February 28, 2019 was not only the day Glenda Lee Beeler passed away it was a day heaven gained one of its angels. She was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, beloved wife, child of god and a very dear friend. She loved life and adored her family. Her beautiful smile and laugh were contagious. She met the love...

Feb 28, 2019

Feb 28, 2019

Claudia E. Huskey, born January 16, 1939, went to be with the Lord February 28, 2019. She is survived by son Danny Huskey and wife Dianna; daughters Pat Cox and Brenda Baker; grandchildren Scott Huskey, Carl Clark and wife Christie, Rebecca Rabatin and husband Ryan, Annie Cox, Tyler Cox; great-grandchildren Kairi Cox and Garrus Cox; siblings Ruth Toole, Edith Ford,...