Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Promise Unique McClain
Jan 7, 2024
Promise Unique McClain earned her wings on Jan 7,2024.
Survived by Her loving mother Jasmine McClain and her 4 siblings Zariyah Kingslee Blessing and Royal, grandparents Jacklyn McClain, Angela Little and special Meme Sarah Gibbons she has lots of uncles and Aunties that loved her so much. Take up your wings and fly baby girl.
The family will receive friends for visitation...
Michael Anthony Nowell
Jan 7, 2024
Michael Nowell age 66, passed away on January 7, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his late wife Louise “Lu” Swan Nowell; parents Betty Jo and James Nelson Nowell Sr; brother Timothy Wayne Nowell.
He is survived by siblings Debby Effler, James Nelson Nowell Jr (Nancy), Tina Nowell; uncle and aunt Kenneth and Beverly Graves and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Friends...
Wilma Steele Berry
Jan 7, 2024
Wilma Steele Berry, age 84, of Corryton, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 7, 2024. She was a member of Texas Valley Baptist Church where she served faithfully as the food coordinator for the church, and was a member of the Senior Adult Sunday School Class.
Wilma retired from NHC Nursing Home where she served as Activity Director...
Logan Allen Aldridge
Jan 6, 2024
On January 6, 2024, Logan Allen Aldridge, 22, departed this life to be with the Lord. He was a graduate of Powell High School before he entered the workforce as a fourth generation Teamster. He was employed at United Parcel Service and was a proud member of Teamsters Local 519. He also worked part-time at Wild Boar Tavern. Logan was...
Duane Bowling
Jan 6, 2024
Albert Duane Bowling, age 65, of Powell passed away at his home on Saturday, January 6, 2024. He is survived by his son, Jonathan (Teresa); daughter, Chesney; grandchildren, Jay’vion, Naya and Ronald; brother, David (Judy); sisters, Sue Allred, Sandy McCroskey, Brenda Hughes (Alan), Karen Haynes (Keith) and the love of his life, Marie. He is preceded in death by...
Debra Mae Lester
Jan 6, 2024
Debra Mae Lester, age 58 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord Saturday, January 6, 2024. She attended Sunlight Baptist Church and was a loving wife and mother. Debra was preceded in death by her father P.L. Sanders; step dad Sam Samaniego; brothers Prentiss Hatmaker and Terry Sanders. She is survived by her husband of 32 years Dennis Lester;...
Elbert Walker Kitts
Jan 6, 2024
Rev. Elbert Walker Kitts, (Born April 12, 1939) age 84 of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord Saturday, January 6, 2024. He was an US Air Force Veteran and Pastor for over 54 years. Pastor Kitts is listed in Who’s Who in Religion 1992-1993, Who’s Who in South and Southwest 1995-1996, and Who’s Who in America 1996. He...
Sleta F. Warwick
Jan 5, 2024
Sleta F. Warwick, age 76, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on January 5, 2024. She was a wonderful singer, seamstress, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother.
Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Leona French; sister, Vivian Rutherford; granddaughter, Ashley Marie Hunley.
Survived by husband of 50 plus years, Bill Warwick; children, Tina...
John Finch Graham
Jan 5, 2024
John Finch Graham, age 68, of Heiskell, TN, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday, January 5, 2024 with his family by his side. John was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Mildred Graham. He is survived by his beloved wife, Rita Irwin Graham; daughter, Amanda Frazier; sons, Jonathan Graham and Pete Graham; grandson,...
Jeffery Todd Sanders
Jan 4, 2024
Jeffery T. Sanders, age 38 of Johnson City, passed away January 4, 2024. Preceded in death by grandfather Dr. Ralph Chambers, grandmother Lauree Stomer, grandfather Bob Sanders, and uncle Steve Sanders. Survived by mother Christy Abbott (John), father Jeff Lynn Sanders, brother Scott Michael Sanders, grandmother Doris Galyon, great grandma Louise Human, uncle Matthew Galyon, great-aunts Phyllis Cash, Jan Beale...
Kenneth Haggard
Jan 4, 2024
Kenneth Aulden Haggard (Bud), age 83 of Luttrell, passed away January 4, 2024. Kenneth retired from Royal Beauty Supplies. He never met a stranger. He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, and working on boats. He also loved his precious little dog Sadie who he took everywhere he went. Kenneth is preceded in death by his first wife Carolyn Mynatt...
Malcolm "Mal" Jackson Scarbro Jr.
Jan 4, 2024
Malcolm "Mal" Jackson Scarbro Jr., age 73, of Powell went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2024. Malcolm was a faithful member of Glenwood Baptist Church. He retired after 30 years from Halls High School.
He was preceded in death by his parents Malcolm J. Scarbro Sr. and Margie Scarbro. He is survived by his wife...
Danny B. Siverling
Jan 3, 2024
Danny B. Siverling, age 72, of Corryton, TN, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 3, 2024 with his family by his side.
Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Geraldine Siverling and step-mother, Esther Siverling. He is survived by his beloved wife, Carol Siverling; sons, Jason and William and daughter, Kathryn; grandchildren,...
Sarah Janeal Ryder
Jan 3, 2024
Sarah Janeal "Sarah Jane" Ryder passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her parents James Paul and Mary Ruth Ryder. She is survived by her son, Chandler Sneed and Braxton Ryder; daughter, Kylie Sneed; siblings, Ron Hensley, Dorothy Ryder and Mae Cretsinger, and many cousins, two great nieces, one great nephew, and many aunts...
Gary Wayne Henderlight
Jan 3, 2024
Gary Wayne Henderlight, member of the Calvary Chapel passed away on January 3, 2024. He was preceded in death by father, Archie Henderlight; mother, Veldon Henderlight; brother, Archie Jr.; sister, Donna Manis; brother, Robert Henderlight; dear friend and business partner, John Maples. He is survived by his brother, Gerald (JoAnn) of Cincinnati; sister, Joyce Roberts of Powell. Family will...
Michael A. Loy "Tony"
Jan 3, 2024
Michael A. Loy “Tony”, age 66 of Knoxville, passed away January 3, 2024. He was saved as a young man at Elm Street Baptist Church. He was a faithful employee of Comcast for 32 years, where he worked as a lineman. Tony was a goofball, who enjoyed being outside in the sun no matter the activity. He loved to work...
Robert "Bob" Emmett Jackson
Jan 3, 2024
Robert "Bob" Emmett Jackson age 85 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away Wednesday morning, January 3, 2024. A devoted husband for 66 years to Margaret "Mickey" Jackson. Preceded in death by his first-born son, John Robert Jackson 1st; mother, Prudy Jackson; father, Jake Jackson and brother, Danny Jackson. Bob is survived by his wife, Margaret; sons, John (Kim); Tom (Judy); Steve...
Ronald "Ron" Clifford Davis
Jan 2, 2024
Clifford Ronald (Ron) Davis age 83, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 02, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Ron was co-owner of Pro Air Filter, a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Knoxville and former member of St. Andrew’sEpiscopal Church, Maryville and New Hope Presbyterian Church, Knoxville. He was preceded in death by parents, Clifford and Dora...
Helen Emmeline Weaver
Jan 2, 2024
Helen Emmeline Weaver, age 84, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully in the evening hours of Tuesday, January 2, 2024 with her family by her side. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Trula Vandergriff. She is survived by her husband, Paul Weaver; children, Paul Richard (Kim) Weaver, Tony Lee Weaver, Vickie Paulette (Kenny) Smith and Bartley...
