Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Carolyn Grace Enyart
Dec 2, 2023
Carolyn Grace Enyart, beloved wife of the late James Enyart, passed away on December 2 nd , 2023, at the age of 81. She was surrounded by her loving family as she peacefully departed this life.
Carolyn was born on June 26 th , 1942, in Valparaiso, IN to Floyd and Mabel Hintz. She grew up in Hanging Grove,...
David A. Holt
Dec 1, 2023
David A. Holt of Knoxville, TN, lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on December 1, 2023 at 71 yrs old. David fell asleep peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends.
As a young man David was proudly a lifeguard, Eagle Scout & graduate of North Carolina Wesleyan University, Rocky Mount, NC with a BA Business Administration. When Brian,...
Samuel Liend Johnson Jr.
Dec 1, 2023
Samuel L. Johnson, Jr. age 76 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully Friday, December 1, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Sam retired from the Knoxville News Sentinel Circulation Department and Sam was a retired United Methodist minister from the Holston Conference where he pastored served several churches. Sam was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. ...
Penny Sue Parsons
Dec 1, 2023
Penny Sue Kiser Parsons age 62 of Knoxville passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023. She attended Fulton High School. She was preceded in death by father, Dean Kiser, step-mother, Elaine Kiser and step-father, Ray Cate.
Survivors; Sons, Kenneth Williams and Brandon (Leslie) Williams; mother, Shirley Cate; brother, Greg (Tracy) Kiser; sister, Robin (Dan) Hurst; grandchildren, Reagan, Jaxton, Skyleigh...
Michael Amos Mitchell
Dec 1, 2023
Michael Amos Mitchell, age 71 of Mascot passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, December 1, 2023. He was a child of God and he enjoyed fishing and watching Tennessee sports. Michael worked for Pepsi for 24 years. Preceded in death by parents; Amos and Imogene Mitchell and special Uncle Verlin Lowrey. Survived by his wife of...
Constance Gorghis
Nov 30, 2023
Constance Lynn Evans Gorghis, known affectionately as Connie to the many that knew and loved her, entered into Heaven on Thursday, November 30, 2023 after a brief, but courageous battle with gastric cancer. Connie grew up in Knoxville and worked many years as an LPN, providing devoted and loving care to every patient she met. She also had a...
Travis Arnold McAuley
Nov 30, 2023
Travis Arnold McAuley, age 77 of Corryton, TN, passed away on November 30, 2023 at his home surrounded by his wife and children. Travis was born May 19, 1946, in West Columbia, Texas to Travis Reginald McAuley and Tammy Victoria McAuley. Travis served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam war. His family was his pride and joy....
Terry Dean Leach Sr.
Nov 29, 2023
Terry Dean Leach Sr. age 61 of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. He worked at Archie’s Stone and Fireplace as a salesman until his death.
Preceded in death by his father, McKinley Leach, brothers, Donald Leach and Jerry Leach, and twin sister, Sherry Leach.
Survived by his mother, Ruby Leach; siblings, Thelma Wilson, Judy Shoupe, and Kathy...
Helen Faye Vandergriff
Nov 29, 2023
Helen Faye Vandergriff, age 92, of Knoxville, Tennessee, peacefully passed away Wednesday November 29, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Helen was a longtime employee and retiree of the Knox County School District. She was a member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church for 77 years where she had made many friends while worshiping and sharing her faith in...
Daniel Winfield Pyne
Nov 28, 2023
Daniel Winfield Pyne (October 5, 1943–November 28, 2023)
Daniel Pyne, 80, Knoxville, TN died peacefully on November 28, 2023.
He was born in Rogersville, TN to William and Margie Pyne (Clifford Webb). He was proud to have been named after the late Judge Winfield B. Hale, also of Rogersville, TN. Upon graduating from Central High School (Knoxville, TN), Dan joined the...
James Denver Smith
Nov 28, 2023
James Denver Smith, age 79, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023, at his home.
Jim was a licensed engineer who retired from TVA and spent the next several years working at engineering firms across the Southeast.
He is preceded in death by his father and mother, James Glen Smith and Bonita Raley Smith; brother, Charles Larry...
Robert "Bob" S. Foland
Nov 27, 2023
Robert S. Foland aka Bob or Bobby passed away peacefully on November 27,2023. Bob grew up in Halls Crossroads and never found anything he could not build or fix. He is going to truly be missed by his family. He is preceded in death by his Father Robert C Foland, his Mother Eloise Foland, sister Debbie Foland, & brother Greg...
Peggy Ann Mathews
Nov 27, 2023
Peggy Ann Mathews, age 86 of Halls Crossroads, passed away November 27, 2023. She was a member of Union Baptist Church of Halls. Preceded in death by parents Richard and Helen Woods, and husband Clayton Lee Mathews. Survived by son Scott (Gayle) Mathews, grandchildren Amanda (Ryan) Fenyves, Mitchell (Kristy) Mathews, and 6 great grandchildren Clara and Levi Fenyves, Makenzie and...
Diane Richards
Nov 26, 2023
“Death must be so beautiful. To lie in the soft brown earth, with the grasses waving above one’s head, and listen to silence. To have no yesterday, and no to-morrow. To forget life, to be at peace.” -Oscar Wilde.
Diane Frances Richards of Greenback, TN, 76 died on November 26, 2023, after an extended illness.
At her request...
Carolyn June Smith
Nov 26, 2023
Carolyn June Worley Smith, age 81 went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 26, 2023.
Carolyn loved the Lord and loved her family unconditionally. Throughout life she has blessed so many always giving freely of herself. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, attending church, reading books and traveling. She enjoyed many adventures over the years spending her...
George Arthur Jones
Nov 26, 2023
George Arthur Jones "Man of Honor", 84 of Knoxville, TN, went to be with the Lord on November 26, 2023. He was a man of many talents and received numerous awards for his efforts as a part of the 92nd Bombardment Team, Heavy in his years of military service for the USAF as well as in his career at Martin...
Robert F. Allen
Nov 25, 2023
Robert F. Allen, age 73, previously from Huntingtown, Maryland passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023. He was a former pole vault Coach, an avid fisherman and custom fishing rod builder.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents John and Emily Allen.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Christie Allen; children, Michael Allen, KC (Keven) Keeton;...
Eloise Rodgers
Nov 25, 2023
Eloise Rodgers, age 85 of Knoxville, TN passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023. Graduate of the University of Tennessee and member of the Alpha Delta Pi. Avid reader and loved animals of all kinds. She is survived by daughters, Julie A. Wallin and Cheryl C. Rodgers. Family will receive friends 4:00-6:00pm, Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Bearden United Methodist Church....
Kenneth "Rocky" Wayne Mitchell
Nov 24, 2023
Kenneth “Rocky” Wayne Mitchell, age 63 of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023.
He enjoyed spending his free time outdoors, fishing, and building things. He was a jack of all trades and you could always count on him if you needed help with anything. His family was so important to him.
He is preceded in death by...
Vicki Lynn Webber
Nov 24, 2023
Vicki Lynn (Carey) Webber age 61 of Fountain City, passed away 1:39 p.m. Friday, November 24, 2023 at Tennova North. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceeded in death by husband, Jack Lee Webber; parents, James and Geneva Carey; and sister, Janice Wallace. Survivors; son, Justin C. Webber; sisters, Donna Dyer, Brenda Hickman and Kim Lovell; brother, Jimmy Carey; several...
