Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Bruce Hensley Drinnen, Jr.
Dec 23, 2024
Bruce Hensley Drinnen, Jr., 95, passed away December 23, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, where he had been living. He was born on July 30, 1929, to Bruce Hensley Drinnen, Sr. and Bertha Paulette Edington Drinnen. He went to work at 13 years of age at the Texaco station on the corner of Broadway and Highland Drive in Fountain City and,...
Jimmie Wyatt McElroy Sr.
Dec 22, 2024
Jimmie Wyatt McElroy Sr. age 86, of Powell, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church of Corryton, and a Veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Katherine McElroy, children: Jamie Greene, Jimmie McElroy Jr., and John Allen McElroy; parents, James and Helen McElroy,...
William Robert Wallace
Dec 21, 2024
William Robert Wallace, age 90, of Knoxville, TN passed away on December 21, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. William was lovingly cared for by his niece, Kelley James and great niece, Carrie Roberts until his passing. He loved collecting all kinds of coins, was an avid reader and always read his bible. William belonged to McCalla Ave Baptist Church....
Brian Flatford
Dec 20, 2024
After a long courageous battle with cancer, Brian Flatford, age 53, of Knoxville went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 20, 2024. He is preceded in death by his father, Roy Lee Flatford and grandparents, E.M. and Gladys Foster and Sylvester and Elsie Flatford. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Flatford; mother, Jean Flatford; sisters, Cindy...
Eugene "Gene" Petree
Dec 20, 2024
Eugene Petree, 98, a resident of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born June 21, 1926 in Fonde, Kentucky, the oldest son of the late Simon and Annie Petree.
Gene married Billie Irvin; sadly after 45 years of marriage she preceded him in death. After being single for 11 years, he...
Ernest James Glenn, II
Dec 19, 2024
Ernest James Glenn, II age 38 of Knoxville passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024. He is of Baptist faith.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Tracy Ann Glenn. Survived by daughters, Natalie Gray and Andrea McElroy; father, Ernest James Glenn, Sr.; and sisters, Clarissa Glenn and Bambi Housewright. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com. The family will...
Jill Young Fuson
Dec 19, 2024
Jill Young Fuson, age 64, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, December 19, 2024. She attended Beaver Dam Baptist Church and was a professor with American Public University/American Military University. Jill was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Nada Young and brother, Phillip Young. She is survived by her loving husband, Dale K. Fuson; children, Michael...
Arthur "Artie" Allen Cox
Dec 18, 2024
Arthur “Artie” Allen Cox, age 54 of Mascot, TN passed away suddenly at home.
Preceded in death by his mother, Wanda Lamon; brothers, Frankie Cox and John Chadwick.
Artie is survived by his father, James Cox; mom, Beatrice Cox; son, Daniel Cox; sister, Tracy Goforth; as well as two nieces, three great nieces, and one great-great nephew.
The family will receive friends on...
Larry Michael Weaver
Dec 18, 2024
Larry Michael Weaver age 75, of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, peacefully in his sleep at home. He was a Christ follower and was a member of Corryton Church. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father and grandfather. In his spare time, he loved to golf with his buddies, he enjoyed all sports and was a...
Layne Ronald Lohman
Dec 17, 2024
Layne Ronald Lohman, 62, of Powell, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Originally from Rigby, Idaho, Layne met the love of his life, Kelly Olaveson, there, and together they built a beautiful life full of faith, family, and service.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, Layne was a member of the Church...
Bobby Joe Bledsoe
Dec 17, 2024
Bobby Joe Bledsoe, age 91 of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024. He was a member of Halls Baptist Church. Bobby was an Army Veteran, who served in the Korean War. He retired from Plasti-line after 40 years of service. Preceded in death by parents Pearl and Solomon Bledsoe, brothers Page, Jim, Woody, and Ed, sisters Arizona, Leona, and...
Edward C. "Ed" LaRue Sr.
Dec 16, 2024
Edward C. “Ed” LaRue Sr. 87, of Knoxville, TN passed away December 16, 2024 at Jefferson City Health and Rehab Center. Ed was a veteran having served in the Army. He retired as captain of the Knoxville Fire Department, number 15 after 32 years. Ed also owned and operated Quality Tile Company, was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved...
Deborah Elizabeth Reagan
Dec 16, 2024
Deborah Elizabeth Gardner Reagan, age 73 of Knoxville passed away in her sleep peacefully at her home on Monday, December 16, 2024. Deborah was a member of Arlington Church of Christ. She worked as a loan officer for many years and was a member of The United Daughters of the Confederacy. Deborah was married on March 19, 2019 to her...
Bobby Grace Brakefield
Dec 15, 2024
Bobby Grace Brakefield was born May 9th 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee to her grateful parents, Logan and Hendrix. For 2 years 7 months and 7 days she blessed her family and everyone who knew her with her smile, warmth, humor and joy. Bobby was quick to learn and quicker to act. She loved dancing, singing, swinging, jumping, tickling, running errands,...
Christon Alexander Patton
Dec 15, 2024
Christon Alexander Patton, age 42, of Knoxville, passed away unexpectedly on December 15, 2024. He was born on October 23, 1982 to the proud parents of Charles Hubert Patton and Bertha J Patterson.
Christon was a 2000 graduate of Powell High School where he was a star player for the Powell Panthers. He furthered his education with an Associate of Science...
Nancy Welch
Dec 15, 2024
Nancy Welch age 71 of Corryton, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 15th, 2024. She found joy in going fishing, yard-saling, and beach vacations. She will always be remembered by her unwavering love and dedication to her family. She is preceded in death by her mother, Anna Mae Hensley; father, Jack Hensley:...
Shellie Elizabeth McCarty
Dec 14, 2024
Shellie Elizabeth “Beth” McCarty, age 51 of Knoxville, passed away on December 14, 2024.
Beth attended Rush Strong Elementary, Carter High School, and graduated from Bearden High School and Pellissippi State Community College. Beth will always be remembered for the pride and immense love she had for her son, Aaron, and her two beautiful granddaughters, Suede and Sonder. Beth was a...
Mary Evelyn (Pridemore) Hill
Dec 14, 2024
Mary Evelyn Pridemore Hill, 92, passed away Saturday afternoon, December 14, 2024, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee, surrounded by the love and prayers of her daughters, Teresa, Cindy, and Amy. She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Hill; parents, Nell and Tyler Pridemore; brother, Paul Pridemore, and sister, Lois Ford. Evelyn was...
Leauctrica "Judy" Hancock
Dec 14, 2024
Leauctrica "Judy" Hancock age 83 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 14, 2024 after a brief illness. Judy was retired from K-mart as Assistant Manager of Human Resources, member of the Red Hat Society, Past Worthy High Priestess of the White Shrine of Jerusalem OES, and member of Callahan Road Baptist Church. Judy was the Election officer at Pleasant...
Jay D Lively, Jr
Dec 13, 2024
Jay D. Lively, Jr. age 75 of Corryton, passed away suddenly Friday, December 13, 2024 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, a skilled wood craftsman, and in his later days, he loved to paint. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margie Berry Lively; parents, Thelma and Johnny Lively; and...
