Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Roxie Maxine Davis Kitts
Jul 13, 2024
Kitts, Roxie Maxine Davis, age 62, passed away on July 13, 2024, after a long battle with cancer.
She is preceded in death by her son, Michael Lynn Junior Wise; husband, Fredrick M. Davis; and by her parents, James R. Wise and Ruth Humphrey.
Roxie is survived by her companion of 21 years, Russell Lynn McNeil; children, Stephanie and Casey Reed (and...
James R. Smith
Jul 12, 2024
James R. Smith, age 86 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully July 12, 2024. Jim worked at Park National Bank and McWilliams and Co. until retirement in 2003. He was a long-standing member of Fountain City Church, formerly First Baptist Church of Fountain City, where he served faithfully in a multitude of capacities until he could no longer attend. He also...
Linda Marie Cross Foirster
Jul 12, 2024
Linda Marie Cross Foirster, age 81, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Tennova North Hospital in Powell, Tennessee. She was born September 6, 1942 in Knoxville, Tennessee, as the first child of Lawrence Andrew Cross and Martha Marie Carter Cross. Linda retired as a registered nurse from St. Mary's Medical Center after 38 years of service. Linda was...
Glenn Roy Pressley
Jul 12, 2024
Glenn Roy Pressley, age 84, of Knoxville, Tennessee died peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday, July 12, 2024. He was retired from TNT Holland Transport. Glenn loved classic cars, U.T. sports, Nascar and coached youth baseball for Halls Community Program for ten years. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Flossie Pressley, siblings, Betty P....
Betty Henderson Arnwine
Jul 12, 2024
Betty Henderson Arnwine, 93 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 12, 2024. She was a member of Free Spirit Missionary Baptist church.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Jack Henderson and second husband, Lon Arnwine; parents, Reverend and Mrs. C. L. Carr; and brothers, Phillip Carr and Hubert Carr.
Betty is survived...
Richard Tate Cox
Jul 10, 2024
Richard Tate Cox, 82, passed away on July 10, 2024. He was a member of Texas Valley Baptist Church and retired from Jack Gray Transportation as a truck driver of over 30 years. He was a loving husband of 59 years, a wonderful father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, James T. and Veda A....
Blanche (Waller) Wheeler
Jul 10, 2024
Blanche (Waller) Wheeler, age 93 of the Gibbs Community, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Blanche graduated from Gibbs High School in 1949 as the class Valedictorian. She worked the candy counter at F.W. Woolworth’s on Gay Street until she met the love of her life Riley, while he was...
Mary Lou Piedot
Jul 10, 2024
Mary Lou Piedot, age 91, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Mary Lou was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. She was raised in Key West, Florida to the late Fred and Louise Solomon. This is where she met the love of her life and husband of sixty-nine years, Gary Piedot, who preceded...
John Houston Glaze
Jul 9, 2024
John Houston Glaze was born in Athens, Alabama on March 28, 1935, and passed away July 9, 2024. He was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. He was an ordained deacon, Sunday School teacher, choir member, and served on various church committees during his years of service to our Lord. He and mom enjoyed socializing with church friends. He...
Melissa Renee Stokely
Jul 8, 2024
Melissa Renee Stokely, age 55 of Knoxville, went home to be with her Dad and Sarah on Tuesday, July 8, 2024. She loved playing cards and entered in many tournaments. She loved spending time with family and being there for those that she loved.
Preceded in death by her father, Jerry Fox and Aunt, Sarah Cicale. Survived by her husband David...
Eva Marie Anderson
Jul 8, 2024
Eva Marie Anderson, 59, of Knoxville, TN, peacefully passed away Monday, July 8, 2024. She was born August 21, 1964, in Knoxville, TN.
She was preceded in death by parents Charles Terry Woodrow Anderson Sr. and Betty Joyce Anderson; daughter Rebecca Marie Roberts.
Eva is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Brandon Charles Roberts and Alicia Marie Roberts; grandchildren Chase Nathaniel Roberts,...
Bobby "Bob" Patrick Beeler
Jul 8, 2024
Bobby “Bob” Patrick Beeler was born April 13, 1939, and passed away surrounded by his loving family Monday, July 8, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Elvin Patrick Beeler, mother, Vergie Hopson Beeler, and brother, Billy Wayne Beeler. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Judith Everett Beeler, son, Terry Patrick Beeler (Lori), daughter, Tracy...
William James McMillan
Jul 8, 2024
William James McMillan, age 57, of Andersonville, Tennessee, died July 8, 2024. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jamie Studer and father, Billy McMillan. Bill is survived by his wife, Christina McMillan; son, William (Lindsay) McMillan; stepdaughters, Jessica Masters and Abigail Dixon; stepson, Brandon Dixon; grandchildren, William, Parker and Kennedi. Family and friends will meet by 9:45 AM...
Ronald "Ron" L. Beever
Jul 8, 2024
Ronald “Ron” L. Beever, age 66 of Knoxville, passed away at UT Medical Center July 8, 2024. He was a generous and hard-working man, who would help by cutting trees, working on mowers, or anything else that someone needed. Preceded in death by parents LeRoy and Barbara Beever, mother-in-law Janie Wilkes. Survived by loving wife of 38 years Debbie Beever,...
Gerald Wayne Haggard
Jul 8, 2024
Gerald Wayne Haggard, age 84 of Corryton, passed away July 8, 2024 at his home with his family by his side. He was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church for 70 years. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Haggard, parents Bruce and Ermalee (Dixon) Haggard, grandson Nicholas Haggard. Survived by sons David (Mylinda) Haggard, Daryl (Shonda)...
Christian Roberto Ortega Yanez
Jul 7, 2024
Christian Roberto Ortega Yanez edad 25 de Honduras fallecio el 7 de julio, 2024.
El velorio se llevara a cabo el Vierne 12 de Julio 2023, de 4:00 PM a 8:00 PM en la Igelisa de Dios de la Profecia situado en 1103 Dolly Parton Pwky, Sevierville, TN 37862. Los memoriales pueden ser dirigidos a la familia en mynattfh.com
Jane Bohanan
Jul 7, 2024
Jane Kennedy Bohanan, 86, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by friends and family on July 7, 2024. She was born on October 3, 1937 to the late Lawrence Kennedy, Sr. and Johnnie (LaRue) Kennedy.
A life-long Knoxvillian, she was a 1955 Central High School graduate. After school, she married her childhood sweetheart, Gerald W "Jerry" Bohanan (1934-2009) who she...
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;...
