Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Christy Watson Wilkinson
Jul 7, 2024
Christy Watson Wilkinson age 64, of Corryton, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024. She was a graduate of Farragut High School class of 1977. Christy knew how to find the fun and brought it with her wherever she went. She took pride in her work, but she valued her relationships above all else. She loved her daughter deeply and...
Howard E. Welch
Jul 7, 2024
Howard E. Welch age 79, of Halls, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 7, 2024, at home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Unes and Gladys Welch, brothers: Dennis, Albert, Bud and Gleason; and sisters: Myrtle Coker, Maxine Miller, Welmia Kitts, Christine Hensley and Eula Mae Welch; He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carolyn Howard Welch,...
David "Doutch" Bryant
Jul 7, 2024
DAVID “Doutch” BRYANT, age 75, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2024. David was a kind and loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He bravely served beside his fellow soldiers with the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
David is preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary Bryant; sister, Dorothy Bryant;...
Paula Ann Johnston
Jul 6, 2024
Paula Ann Johnston, age 66, of Andersonville, TN, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her brother, Clark Bell, and sister, Cindy Allen.
Paula is survived by her husband, Jeff Johnston; children, Dan Ruth, Crystal Metts, and Michael Hampton; mother, Barbara Bell; grandchildren, Seth Metts, Kelley Smith, Brock Metts and Gabe Hampton; great-grandchildren, Stella Metts and...
Karen Rae Wilson
Jul 6, 2024
Karen Self Wilson, age 77, peacefully departed this world on July 6th, 2024, after a battle with dementia, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on August 31st, 1946, in Maryville, TN, Karen graduated from Maryville High School, then attended and graduated from Knoxville Business College. She married her beloved husband Charlie, with whom she shared 47 years of marriage. She dedicated...
Christine Saylor
Jul 5, 2024
Christine Saylor age 87 passed away on July 5, 2024 in Knoxville, TN.
Mrs. Saylor was born June 4th 1937 in Cumberland County TN., to parents Noah E. Barnett and Lenore Manning Barnett.
Mrs. Saylor was a factory worker and member of the Baptist Church.
Mrs. Saylor was preceded in death by her husband John Henry Saylor. Her parents, Noah E. Barnett and...
Gary Wayne Fox
Jul 5, 2024
Gary Wayne Fox age 62, of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Fox, and parents, George, Sr. and Myrtle Fox. He is survived by his son, Brandon Fox, daughter, Jessica Fox, and grandchildren, Brianna and Haley Cooper. Services will be private.
William (Bill) E. Bayless
Jul 4, 2024
William E. (Bill) Bayless, age 75, of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024. Bill was a graduate of Halls High School and a United States Army Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He was retired from Hallsdale-Powell Utilities District. Preceded in death by parents P.L. Jr., and Virginia Bayless, brother Alan Bayless, sister Susie Bayless Corum. Family will meet...
Raymond "Ed" Edward Carroll
Jul 4, 2024
Raymond "Ed' Edward Carroll, age 80 of Knoxville, TN passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veteran's Home. Ed was so proud of serving his country in the United States Army, 3rd Infantry Division. He fulfilled a lifelong dream of traveling all over the country as an over the road long haul truck driver.
He was preceded...
James Lee Koontz
Jul 3, 2024
James Lee Koontz, age 74 of Knoxville, TN, went to be with the Lord on July 3, 2024. He was an avid UT sports fan and he loved taking his granddaughters fishing. Preceded in death by mother Juanita Wagner, father Floyd Koontz, and brother Gerald Koontz. Survived by loving wife of 53 years Linda Koontz, daughter Lori Mayfield, granddaughters Kaitlyn...
Mike Nichols
Jul 3, 2024
Mike Nichols, age 77, of Knoxville, passed away at Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab on July 3, 2024. He was born on January 15, 1947 in LaGrange, Georgia, to the late James D. Nichols, Sr. and Danueline Nichols Brown. He was a 1965 graduate of Lanett High School, Lanett, Alabama. Mike loved his family, fishing, hunting, gardening, football and...
William "Bill" Allen Hargis
Jul 2, 2024
William (Bill) Allen Hargis born on October 18, 1951 went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2024. He was dearly loved and he loved so many. He is survived by his family, Wife, Holly Patricia Hargis; Children, Kristina (Dawn) and Scott Barry, sons Keith and Kevin; Keith and Lauren Hargis & children, Preslee, Audrey and Collin; Kevin and...
John Franklin Goosie
Jul 2, 2024
John Franklin Goosie, age 41, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 2, 2024. John loved to live life to the fullest every chance he got. He would have a heart to heart with anyone at any time and truly never met a stranger. John always tried to be a peacekeeper and a protector to those he cared about. He loved his...
Donna Dixon Tyrrel
Jul 2, 2024
Donna Lee Dixon Tyrrel, age, 78, of Knoxville, Tennessee, departed this life in the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 2, 2024, following a long, hard fought battle with cancer. She was born November 5, 1945, to the late Alice Lee and P.C. Dixon. Donna was a graduate of the original Knoxville East High School and attended Tennessee Wesleyan College...
Andrew Marshall Thomas
Jul 2, 2024
Andrew Marshall Thomas, born July 4, 1928, of Fountain City, Tennessee, passed peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on July 2, 2024. He valiantly served his country during World War II in Japan as a part of the 19th Infantry Regiment. He devoted 37 years of his life to the Southern Railway as a Carman. He was preceded...
William "PeeWee" Monroe Cunningham
Jun 30, 2024
William “PeeWee” Cunningham, age 60, of Knoxville passed away suddenly & unexpected on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 12:18 am at Ft. Sanders Regional Center. William had over 45 years roofing experience and was the owner of SunTech Roofing for the past 25 years and maintained a successful business primarily from referrals from satisfied customers. Over the last number of...
Gerald "Jerry" Eugene Swinson
Jun 30, 2024
Gerald “Jerry” Eugene Swinson, age 70 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday June 30th, 2024 after a ten year battle with ALS. He attended Loveland Baptist Church for many years and loved to serve by setting up for VBS at Loveland each year. He worked as a self-employed Timber Merchant and Long-haul truck driver for most of...
Peggy Ann Summers
Jun 29, 2024
Peggy Ann “Rose” Langley Summers, age 86 of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday June 29, 2024. She was a member of West Lonsdale Baptist Church. She loved crocheting and listening to Gospel Music. She also loved her children and spending time with her Grandchildren who called her “ Nana Rose.” Preceded in death by husband, Chester Summers and daughter, Sherrie...
Janice Gail McFalls
Jun 29, 2024
Janice Gail McFalls, age 64, of Knoxville, gained her angel wings on June 29, 2024. She was a faithful member of Anchor Holds Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, Leonard Leon McFalls Jr; son, Billy Whaley Jr; mother, Goldie Ford Payne; father, Earl Payne; and sisters, Ruth Payne Taylor and Jean Johnson.
Janice is survived...
Paula Lynn McConkey
Jun 29, 2024
After a long and courageous battle with several illnesses, Paula Lynn McConkey age 59, of Powell, died peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2024. She finally met her savior face to face, the one she had sang about for so many years, and we will meet her again in sweet Beulah land. Paula was a faithful member of Olivet Baptist Church....
