Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
William "Bulldog" Craig DeMarcus
Aug 10, 2024
William Craig “Bulldog” DeMarcus age 63, of Knoxville, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center after a long hard-fought battle with cancer. He was a member of New Pleasant Gap Baptist Church in Powell, TN. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronne DeMarcus. He is survived by his mother, Mildred...
Katherine Davis
Aug 10, 2024
Katherine Noe Davis of Knoxville, TN and our larger than life and most proud wife, mother, and Mamaw reunited with loved ones in heaven on Saturday, August 10, 2024. In 1955, she and Clarence (Joe) Davis began their 69 years together, and brought six children into this world which were followed by 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren,...
Robert Charles Six, Jr.
Aug 9, 2024
Robert Charles Six, Jr. age 26, formerly known to family and friends as “Bubby/Six” born July 5, 1998, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Born in Blue Ridge, GA., currently resided in Knoxville, TN. Robert sadly passed in a car accident, leaving behind his children: Lincoln Six, Oliver Six, and Nova Ray; fiancé, Jerrie Ray, mother, Kim Six, father,...
David Eugene Cagle
Aug 9, 2024
David Eugene Cagle (Pritchett), age 78, went to his eternal home on August 9, 2024. He was of the Baptist faith, accepting Jesus as his Lord and Savior with Pastor Scott Johnson and Pastor Terry Barnwell. David is now rejoicing in heaven at the feet of Jesus.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Lillian Pritchett (AKA Tiger Lill) and...
Vince Cara Johnson
Aug 9, 2024
Vince Cara Johnson, 72, moved into his eternal home Friday August 9, 2024 at 5:45 pm. He lifted his arm up towards heaven and Jesus gently received him home. He was surrounded by his family and we witnessed him being ushered into glory.
Vince served in the Navy, and was an Officer with KPD. He became an Insurance Adjuster by trade...
Barbara June Miller
Aug 9, 2024
Barbara June (Petty) Miller, age 87, of Knoxville went to meet her Heavenly Father on Friday, August 9, 2024. She was a lifelong member of Riverdale Baptist Church. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband James Edward Miller, Sr., parents, Amos Petty, and Irene (Cloninger) Petty, sister Sarah Yard and brother J. A. Petty. Survivors include sons, James E....
Vanda Lee Scott
Aug 9, 2024
Dr. Vanda Lee Scott, age 68, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on August 9, 2024, after a brave battle with stomach cancer. Vanda was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on February 24, 1956. She graduated from West End Christian High School. She later attended the Capstone College of Nursing where she received her BSN, then received a Master of Science in...
Donna Louise Ballinger
Aug 9, 2024
Donna Louise Ballinger, age 80 of Straw Plains, TN went to be with Jesus on Friday, August 9, 2024 with her husband of 61 years by her side. Preceded in death by father Harve Dalton and mother Betty Dalton Cook; sisters Pam Greene and Carol McGill. Survivors; husband John Ballinger; children, Scotty Ballinger, Bobby Ballinger (Julia), LaDonna Pratt (Clint), and...
Teresa Ann Martin
Aug 8, 2024
Teresa Ann Martin, age 60, of Clinton, TN passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell, TN. Teresa was a graduate of Clinton High School.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Earl and Anna Christine Martin; grandparents, Ed and Lillie Gaylor; uncles, William P. Gaylor, Harold and Charles Roach; aunt, Francis Roach.
She...
Dane "Scot" Madden
Aug 8, 2024
Dane "Scot" Madden, age 52 of Morristown, TN passed away on August 8, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Madden; grandmother, Audrey Smith, and grandfather, Henry Smith; brother, James Madden; and aunt, Sandra Ford.
Survived by his brothers, Michael and Gary Neely, friend, Doug Masengill Jr.; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family will...
Larry James Cooper
Aug 7, 2024
Larry James Cooper age 76, of Halls, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Heritage Assisted Living. He was a longtime member of Hines Creek Baptist Church, and often would visit Emory Valley Baptist Church. He loved to watch Westerns, but loved spending time with his family more. In 1995, he partnered in opening Nana’s Playschool Inc., where he...
Robert "Bob" Joseph Dennis
Aug 6, 2024
Robert (Bob) J. Dennis,86, met his Heavenly Father on the morning of August 6,2024.Bob was born on January 28,1938 in Middletown, OH. He retired after 20 plus years of service in the U.S. Navy. He was a long time member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church. Bob was a loving husband, father and grandpa. He was an avid U.T. football...
Shirley Annette Hammock
Aug 6, 2024
Shirley Annette Nicely Hammock age 82, of Maynardville, TN. Our beloved Wife, Momma and Nana went to Heaven Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Tennova North Medical Center. There are no words to describe the void she left behind. However, we are comforted by God’s promise that this is not goodbye, but I’ll see you later. Until that day, enjoy walking...
JoAnn Henson Cooper
Aug 5, 2024
JoAnn Henson Cooper, age 87 of Knoxville, TN, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 5, 2024. She died peacefully in her sleep with her husband of 68 years by her side. JoAnn taught high school art at Powell and Halls High School for 27 years combined. She was a gifted artist filled her home with...
Eric Martin Emmett
Aug 5, 2024
Eric Martin Emmett, age 68, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2024 at his home in Knoxville, TN with his wife by his side. He was born October 1, 1955 in San Jose, California Santa Clara County, to Ralph and Lillian Emmett. He was a graduate of Santa Clara High School and studied at San Joaquin Delta College in California....
Mary Jane Shoemaker
Aug 5, 2024
Shoemaker, Mary Jane Bowling- age 101, went to her long-awaited heavenly home on Monday, August 5, 2024. She was born to Cecil and Leona Bowling in Pratt City, Alabama on January 28, 1923. Jane married Curtis Shoemaker in 1941. They joined Wallace Memorial Baptist Church in 1956 where she has been a faithful member for 68 years. Her unwavering dedication...
Myrle Leon Johnson, Jr.
Aug 3, 2024
Myrle Johnson was our dad. He was the absolute best. He was loved beyond measure and will be missed every minute of every day. He will forever be our hero.
Myrle is preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Johnson; parents, Myrle Leon Johnson Sr. and Zora Genice Johnson; siblings, Royce Devault, Jeffrey Johnson, and Jan Carr.
Survived by his daughters Ruthie...
Shirley Evelyn English
Aug 2, 2024
Shirley Evelyn (Heath) English went to be with the Lord Friday, August 2, 2024, at Emory Ridge, Memory Care, Powell, TN. Born in Halls (Knox Co) June 22, 1940, to Ida Frances (Blazier) Heath and Everette Henry Heath. Grand Daughter of William Preston Blazier and Parmelia Emmaline McCloud.
She graduated from Halls High School and studied at the University of Tennessee...
Alton Wayne Crawley
Aug 2, 2024
Alton Wayne Crawley, a devoted man of God, stepped into the loving arms of Jesus as he passed peacefully at his home on Friday, August 2, 2024, at the age of 69.
Wayne was born on January 16, 1955 to the late Alton and Betty (Ryan) Crawley.
He worked for the Flowers Baking Company for more than 30 years, and even ran...
Anthony Chaperon
Aug 1, 2024
Anthony “Tony” Chaperon, 39, a Michigan native residing in Knox County unexpectedly and tragically lost his life on August 1, 2024. Anthony was a proud father who, quite literally, gave blood, sweat, and tears to ensure his family was always taken care of. He loved his dog, Trixie, his best friend in animal form. Anthony loved to work with his...
