Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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...
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...
