Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Wanda Jo Swaggerty
Sep 9, 2024
Wanda Jo Ward Swaggerty, born on March 4, 1937, went to be with the Lord on September 9, 2024. She loved the Lord first, her family, and her grandchildren, who brought her great joy. She loved antiques, making quilts, and sewing. She always found something good in every day and in everyone she met.
Survived by sons, Danny (Darlene) Swaggerty, Joe...
Jon Brock Blankenship
Sep 9, 2024
Brock Blankenship, age 45 of Powell, passed away September 9, 2024. He worked at Nova International. He was an avid sports fan, preferring the Steelers and UT, however, he was most enthusiastic about any sport his son, Parker, played. He also coached many of Parker’s baseball, basketball, and football teams. Brock always put other people before himself. He will be...
Heather Renee Oakley
Sep 8, 2024
Heather Renee (Burnett) Oakley, age 40 of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Preceded in death by her father, John Burnett; and husband, Joshua Oakley.
Heather is survived by her parents, Lisa and Jimmy Moore; children, Renee Hammock (Aydan), Elizabeth Boling (Aldeir), and Randy Boling (Tierce); grandchildren, Koralynn Gibson, Jocelyn...
William "Bill" George Ballard
Sep 8, 2024
William “Bill” G. Ballard, age 91 of Clinton, TN went to be with his Savior on Sunday, September 8, 2024. He was born May 21, 1933. He was a member and Deacon of Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Powell. Long time employee of Tennessee Mill and Mine.
Preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Mabel “Ruth” Norris Ballard; son,...
Patricia Ann Sharp
Sep 7, 2024
Patricia Ann Sharp, age 66, of Knoxville, passed away on September 7, 2024. She was a member of Glenn Oak Baptist Church and worked as a seamstress for John H Daniels for 38 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Fine; parents, Glen and Carolyn Lowery; and a sister, Cathy Walsh.
Patricia is survived by her husband of 13...
Rebecca Lynne Rollison
Sep 6, 2024
Rebecca Lynne Sumpter Rollison, 63, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, in Knoxville, TN. She was the only child of the late Bob and Helen Sumpter (Owens).
Rebecca (Lynne) was a longtime high school Spanish and English teacher. She enjoyed dining out while being in the company of her many friends. She was also a great lover...
Wanda Massingale
Sep 6, 2024
With deep sorrow we announce the passing of Wanda Massingale, a beloved mother, daughter, wife, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother.
Born March 21, 1924, she passed September 6, 2024, at the age of 100. She was born to the loving Lester and Mattie Hubbs and raised in a family who cherished strong values and deep-rooted faith; she embodied the...
Robert Lee Stooksbury
Sep 5, 2024
Robert Lee Stooksbury age 77, of Heiskell, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by his parents, Milus and Edna Stooksbury, and sister-in-law, Fern Stooksbury. He is survived by his faithful companion, Paula G. Breeding, brothers: Oscar (Phyllis) Stooksbury, Gerald...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Rutherford Collins
Sep 5, 2024
Jacqueline "Jackie" Rutherford Collins, age 75, of Powell, TN, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024. She was of Baptist faith and was a member of Belmont Heights Baptist Church.
Jackie is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Melvia Rutherford and her father and mother-in-law, Wallace and Edith Collins.
She is survived by her loving husband, David A. Collins; children,...
Ethel Rochat Stone
Sep 5, 2024
Ethel Rochat Stone, age 101, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024 at home. She was a Christian and attended Sand Branch Church. She was a graduate of Central High School and later worked in Knoxville at the Commercial Branch of Hamilton National Bank for many years. She was preceded in death by husband of 50 years, Charles A. Stone; also...
Michael Angel Munera Jr.
Sep 4, 2024
Michael Angel Munera, Jr. age 43 of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Michael was a 1999 graduate of Lejeune High School at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Michael was loving dad and son, and his trade was an automobile mechanic. Survivors; sons, Michael Munera, Dominick Munera and Lucas Munera; mother, Matilde Cruz; father, Michael Munera, Sr.; sister, Judy (Tobias)...
Scot Andrew Hurst
Sep 4, 2024
Scot Andrew Hurst, age 36 of Knoxville, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was a 2006 graduate of Halls High School and a member of Black Oak Ridge Baptist Church. He will be remembered as a loving son. Preceded in death by grandparents, Albert and Wilma Hurst...
Jean Margaret Potter
Sep 3, 2024
Jean Margaret Potter age 87 of East Knoxville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of Stadium Gap Baptist Church and retired from Jefferson County Health and Rehab as a CNA after 17 years. Jean was an avid Elvis Pressley fan. Preceded in death by parents, Daisy and William...
David Curtis Drinnon
Sep 3, 2024
David C. Drinnon, age 56 of Knoxville, passed away September 3, 2024. He worked many years at Freeway Market on Norris Freeway. David will be remembered as a good son and brother, who was kind, always had a smile on his face, and wanted to help people and do the right thing. Preceded in death by parents Curtis and Claudia...
Fred and Donna Socha
2024
Donna Jean Socha, 76, passed away peacefully at her home in Lawrence, Kansas. Donna was born on July 14, 1948, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her parents were Elliott Cloaninger and Mary Addie (Plyler) Cloaninger. She grew up in Virginia and graduated high school and got her associate degree in Virginia. Donna was married to Ferdinand Theodore Socha and they were...
Ryan Wayne Moore
Sep 2, 2024
Ryan Moore age 32, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away Monday, September 2, 2024. Ryan loved clothes, music, and was a big lover of shoes. He loved to laugh, loved everyone, and was very easy going. He was loved dearly by his family and friends.
Ryan is preceded in death by grandmothers Jennie Lee Grant and Elsie Moore; and papaw, Ralph “Duck”...
Larry "Shag" Kyle Taylor
Sep 2, 2024
Larry “Shag” Kyle Taylor age 63 of Corryton, TN passed away on September 2, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was retired from Knox County Engineering and Public Work after 30 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed working on old trucks and cars. He also enjoyed taking care of his chickens...
Courtney Michelle Long
Sep 2, 2024
Courtney Michelle Long, age 34, of Knoxville, TN died peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday, September 2, 2024. Courtney was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Irene French and Janice Cole; uncle, James Long. She is survived by her parents, Alan Long and Debbie Long; sister, Christy Long (Zack); boyfriend, Bubba Johnson; aunts and uncles, Michael and Kim...
Sandra M. Reilly
Sep 1, 2024
Sandra M. Reilly, affectionately known as Sandy, was born on October 6, 1944, in Cleveland, Ohio. She passed away very suddenly on September 1, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. Sandy spent her final years in Clinton, Tennessee, where she cherished the beauty of the Smoky Mountains and the warmth of her family.
Sandy was a devoted mother...
Frank Alan Wood, Jr.
Sep 1, 2024
Frank Alan Wood, age 72 of Knoxville, passed away September 1, 2024. He attended Halls High School and was a former member of Central Baptist Church and Christ United Methodist Church. He was a current member of Halls Baptist Church. He will be remembered as a loving, good-hearted, and faithful husband, father, friend, and follower of God. Preceded in death...
