Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Barbra Jene "BJ" Pinkston
Jan 2, 2024
Barbra Jene (BJ) Pinkston was born into a military family and moved around as a kid. She and her family settled in Maryville, TN and she stayed in the area for the rest of her life. She and her husband, Brad, loved to trail ride in their jeep. She loved her jeep groups dearly. Her hugs, smile, and laugh warmed...
Ethel Edna (Keene) McCarty
Jan 1, 2024
Ethel Edna Keene McCarty, age 83, of Maynardville, Tennessee, died peacefully on Monday, January 1, 2024 with her family by her side. She was a member of Milan Baptist Church. Ethel enjoyed reading, gardening, food preservation and traveling with her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Garey McCarty, granddaughter, Amy Whaley and parents, Thad and...
Mary Sue Russell
Jan 1, 2024
Mary Sue Russell, age 80, passed away on January 1, 2024, at her home in Knoxville, surrounded by her family. She was a devoted member of New Fellowship Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Faye Hipps, her son Joey Russell, and her brother Joel Hipps. She is survived by her loving husband of 60...
Beulah Ann Dugger
Jan 1, 2024
Beulah Ann Dugger
From Knoxville, TN born March 16, 1938,
Was 85 years old.
Left to be with the Lord, 1st January 2024.
She retired from truck driving with her husband after 11 years. She enjoyed traveling, camping, and fishing. Beaulah was a loving and outgoing person, who loved her family dearly.
Preceded in death: husband Rev. Delbert Dugger with...
James Henry Hargis, Jr.
Dec 31, 2023
James Henry Hargis, Jr., passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023.
Family and friends will meet on Tuesday, January 9, 2023 at 9:45am at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, John Sevier Highway, for an 10:00am graveside service with full military honors provided by the East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.mynattfh.com
Jack Claiborne Wright Jr
Dec 30, 2023
Jack C. Wright, Jr. age 71 of Heiskell, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023 after a lingering illness. Preceded in death by parents; Mildred and Jack C. Wright Sr.; sisters, Betty Jo Edmonds, Sherry Wright and Shelia Wright. Survivors; wife of 52 years, Teresa (Forester) Wright; daughters, Christy (Clyde) Keller and Melissa (Leo) Raymond; son, Jon (Marissa) Wright; 6 grandchildren,...
Karen Sue Stokes Hawks
Dec 30, 2023
On December 30, 2023, Karen Sue Stokes Hawks gained her heavenly wings. God called his servant home to walk amongst the angels welcoming her with his arms wide open. She was a member of Dante Baptist Church and a lifelong resident of the Hinds Creek community. Though her life was full of challenges you would have never known it. Karen...
Roger Astor Anderson
Dec 29, 2023
Roger Astor Anderson peacefully passed away into heaven on December 29, 2023 in Hemet, California. When physically able, he attended Calvary Chapel Bible Fellowship Church in Temecula, CA.
He was born on November 2, 1930 in Knoxville, Tennessee to his parents, Thomas and Rella Anderson.
As a studious person, his brother Thales mentioned there was always a book in...
James Otto Gladson
Dec 29, 2023
James Otto Gladson, age 86, of Knoxville, TN passed away on December 29, 2023. He loved his companion, his Childrens’ achievements, sports and his many friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas B Gladson and Cordie Powell Gladson; son Gary Alan Gladson. Relatives to mourn his loss include soulmate and companion for over fifty years, Sandy Burke,...
Wayne Anthony Stiles
Dec 29, 2023
Wayne Anthony Stiles, age 69, of Powell TN, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023. He worked for L&N and CSX Railroad for over 30 years.
Preceded in death by father; Wayne Edward Stiles and sister; Donna Michele Dunco.
Survived by, mother; Barbara Stiles, brother; Todd (Debbie) Stiles, children; Tyler and Tiffany, as well as grandchildren, nieces, nephews and...
Patrick Carmine Millington
Dec 29, 2023
Patrick Carmine Millington, age 67, of Knoxville, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Friday December 29, 2023. He worked for UT medical center as a CSR technician for over 33 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Katherine Millington; daughter; Crystal Millington, Siblings: George Millington, Kathy Sinclair, Phyllis Smith, Lewis Millington, Carl Millington,...
Timothy Wayne Nowell
Dec 29, 2023
Timothy Wayne Nowell, age 64, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023.
Timothy is preceded in death by his parents Betty Jo and James Nelson Nowell Sr. He is survived by his siblings Debby Jo Effler, James Nelson (Nancy) Nowell Jr., Michael Anthony Nowell, and Tina Diane Nowell; aunt and uncle Kenneth and Beverly Graves, and also leaving behind several nieces,...
Jewell Janette Wolfenbarger Bryant
Dec 28, 2023
Jewell Janette Wolfenbarger Bryant, passed away December 28, 2023. She is the widow of the late “Lige” Bryant and mother of the late Christopher Bryant and Amber Bryant and was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Ruby Wolfenbarger and brothers, Kenneth, Henry, Michael; sisters; Mavis, Marylou, Daisy, Urynia and Martha. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist...
Tonya Sue Cagle
Dec 28, 2023
Tonya Sue Cagle, loving mother, wife, daughter, and nana, age 54 of Powell, TN went to be with the Lord and finally got to ring the bell to be truly cancer free, on Thursday, December 28, 2023. She loved being with her kids, grandbabies, and husband. She was preceded in death by beloved father, Larry Baker. She is survived by...
Jack L. Brady "Poppy"
Dec 28, 2023
Jack L. Brady “Poppy”, age 87 of Knoxville, passed away December 28, 2023. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Jack retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a rural route carrier. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who enjoyed farming, gardening and singing. Preceded in death by parents R.L. and Ella Brady, brother...
Gary Lynn Brooks
Dec 27, 2023
Gary Lynn Brooks, age 64 of Knoxville, passed away December 27, 2023. He was a kind hearted and hard working man, who loved his family fiercely and was always ready to lend help to those who needed it. Gary was a strong willed man, who overcame a lot of obstacles. Preceded in death by parents James and Bobbie Brooks; brothers,...
Judith "Judy" Reynolds
Dec 27, 2023
Judith “Judy” Reynolds, age 80, of Knoxville Tennessee went to be home with The Lord on December 27, 2023, surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Julie Bywaters; parents, Mattie and Hobart Fryar; and sister, Kay Fryar. Judy was survived by her husband of 58 years, David Reynolds Sr., Daughter and Caregiver Jennifer Owens (Danny), son...
Bobby Ray Grubb
Dec 26, 2023
Bobby Ray Grubb, 85, of Blaine, TN, passed away on December 26, 2023.
Bobby was born July 6, 1938, in Mascot, TN, the son of Charlie and Lula (Taylor) Grubb.
Bobby spent the last 30 years with his devoted and loving wife, Brenda. Together they created a beautiful, blended family, full of love and dedication to all.
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Anna Marie Haynes McFalls
Dec 26, 2023
Anna Marie Haynes McFalls - age 86 of Knoxville, TN passed away on December 26, 2023 surrounded by her family while listening to Amazing Grace. She was a positive person who always looked on the bright side of life and never met a stranger. She was a dedicated sister, wife, mother, and grandmother who instilled strong values in her family and...
Lee Miracle
Dec 25, 2023
Lee Miracle, age 78, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully at home on December 25, 2023.
Lee was born on February 26, 1945, to Hillary and Susie Miracle in Brookside, KY, located in Harlan County. He was one of four children, the only son amongst two older sisters and one younger sister. Lee was a Veteran of the Vietnam...
