Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Phyllis Lorene Ely
Jun 25, 2022
Mrs. Phyllis Lorene Ely, age 87, of Knoxville, Tn., passed away June 25, 2022. She was the daughter of Theodore and Una Madgett. In earlier years, she enjoyed volunteering at St. Mary’s. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Glen Ely, brother Grady Madgett, sister-in-laws Nina Madgett, Edith Madgett, and Betty Madgett, and brother...
Charles William Tompkins
Jun 25, 2022
Charles William Tompkins, age 85 of Knoxville passed away June 25, 2022. He was born to the late William Earl Tompkins and Reba Louise Peterson Tompkins in Caryville, TN. He served the United States Navy from 1954 to 1958 in the USS Charr (SS328) submarine where he earned his dolphins. He retired in 1998 as the Personal Computer Maintenance Shop...
Sherrie Lynn Whittemore
Jun 24, 2022
Sherrie Lynn Hill Whittemore, age 48, of Powell, Tennessee passed into the arms of Jesus, the morning of Friday, June 24, 2022 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born February 22, 1974. Sherrie was preceded in death by her father, Jerry Wayne Hill; grandparents, James Robert Stafford and Christine Anita Stafford and Henry Wyley Hill and Teula...
Edith Davis Vance
Jun 24, 2022
Edith Vance, age 89 of Knoxville, passed away June 24, 2022. She was a member of Second Presbyterian Church and Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. Edith was born during the depression and her father passed away when she was an infant. She and her older sister Beverly were raised by their mother in a household with her extended family including grandparents, aunts,...
Christopher James Seely
Jun 24, 2022
On Friday, June 24th 2022, Christopher James Seely, born March 5, 1985, soared through the heavens to be enveloped into the loving arms of God. Chris was a man of faith and last attended Rio Church in Blount County. We treasure the goodness of his heart, his effervescent personality, and the essence of his soul, even though the beast of...
Stacy Michelle Vaughn
Jun 24, 2022
Stacy Michelle Carter, age 52 of Powell, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022. She attended City Hills Church in Knoxville. Stacy was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia French. She is survived by her husband, Ronnie McGinnis; sons, Joshua (Danielle) Carter and Justin Vaughn; father and stepmother, Hubert Lynn Carter Sr. and Tonee Carter; brothers, Lynn (Angie) Carter...
Janice Shipley
Jun 24, 2022
Deeply loved Wife, Mother & Grandmother, Janice Shipley, age 65, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed on June 24, 2022, bound for Heaven for a long awaited reunion with her only daughter Nicky Lynn. You will be truly missed, always loved and thought of often. She is preceeded in death by parents, Paul & Ozella Clemons; brothers, Charles Clemons, Leonard Clemons, George...
Mary Jane Morgan
Jun 23, 2022
Mary Jane Morgan “Tootsie”, age 81, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went to be with her Heavenly Father, Thursday, June 23, 2022. Tootsie was a devoted wife, beloved mother and loving Mamaw. She was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Nora and George Fraker; husband, Jack Morgan; Seven brothers and sisters; special friend,...
Hila Ann Lundy
Jun 23, 2022
On June 23, 2022, at the age of 79, Hila Ann Lundy passed peacefully into God's loving embrace through the twilight melodies of songbirds with her loving family at her side. Her immeasurable compassion and stern affection will be forever cherished. She is preceded in death by her father, John Raymond George; her mother, Helen Louise Purser George Clevenger; her...
Edith Marie Collins
Jun 23, 2022
Edith Marie Collins, age 83 of Corryton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home, Thursday afternoon, June 23, 2022. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Melton Collins, Sr. and son, Bradley Collins. Edith is survived by her loving children, Melton Collins, Jr., Darrell Collins, Danny Collins, Ricky Collins, Patricia Baxter; grandchildren, Rodney Minor, Jr., Brittany Perrault, Abbie...
Billy Ray Brock
Jun 23, 2022
Billy Ray (Bill) Brock, age 85, of Halls Crossroads, passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, June 23, 2022 following a brief battle with cancer. He was a machinist by trade and sold metal-working machinery throughout East Tennessee for the better part of 60 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lynn and Geneva Brock, sister...
Cleatus Eugene Lay
Jun 22, 2022
Cleatus E. Lay, age 56 of Knoxville, passed away suddenly Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at University of Tennessee Medical Center following eight months of illness. Cleatus was a graduate of Rule High School and a former employee of Del-Air Mechanical. He had many talents for all things mechanical (HVAC or Auto). He enjoyed Darts, Cars, Tennessee Football and all competitive...
Mary Ann Rice
Jun 21, 2022
Mary Ann (Collins) Rice age 68 of Blaine, Tennessee passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a member of New Beverly Baptist Church. Retired Critical Care Neonatal Flight Nurse with West Boca Medical Center in Boca Raton, Florida. Mary Ann was passionate about her family, faith, horse and chickens. She enjoyed...
Stella M. Dingus
Jun 21, 2022
Stella M. (Grubb) Dingus passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Born in Roda, Virginia, Stella grew up in Cadet and lived in Big Stone Gap, Virginia for most of her life before moving to Tennessee. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Sunnyview Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Elizabeth Grubb; son, Roy...
Paul Edward Cavanaugh
Jun 21, 2022
Paul Edward Cavanaugh, age 79, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday, June 21, 2022. He was born on July 20, 1942, in Fall River, Massachusetts. Paul was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School 1960, and UMass Dartmouth 1964 (formerly New Bedford Institute of Technology). He served in the Navy from 1964 – 1969, being honorably...
Sandra Faye Vandergriff
Jun 20, 2022
Sandra Faye Carmichael Vandergriff, age 74, of Knoxville passed away Monday, June 20, 2022. She was a longtime member of Scott Street Assemble of God and along with her family owned and operated Carmichael Antiques in North Knoxville. Preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Mary Nell Carmichael; brother, Wayne Carmichael (Brenda); brothers-in-law, Bob, Billy, and Jack Vandergriff; sister-in-law,...
Ruth Campbell Kirby Heiser
Jun 19, 2022
Ruth Kirby Heiser, affectionately known as Ruth, daughter of Harrison and Fannie Campbell was born on September 17, 1933 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Ruth passed away on Sunday, June 19. 2022 at the age of 88. She is preceded in. death by her mother, Fannie Campbell; father, Harrison Campbell; sisters, Ruby Hudson, Stella Holloway, Evelyn Campbell and Jesse Campbell; brothers, Claude...
Ralph Wendell Lane
Jun 19, 2022
Ralph Wendell Lane of Knoxville, TN., age 67, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at UT Medical Center. He was the son of the late Ralph and Ina Jean Lane. Ralph was a retired over the road truck driver and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Ruby Lane...
Connie Leighann Long
Jun 17, 2022
Connie Leighann Long, age 57, of Knoxville, Tn., passed away Friday, June 17, 2022. She was the daughter of Garrett Hobert Bratten, Jr. and Ina Ruth Blackburn Rutherford. Connie enjoyed taking care of her dog and playing games on her phone. She was the best combination of a mom and dad two daughters could have. She is now at peace...
Earl Crosland
Jun 17, 2022
Earl “Bunky” Crosland of Corryton, age 82 passed away June 17, 2022. Earl was born in Long Beach, CA. He graduated from Central High School, where he was co-captain of the 1956 football team and a three-year starter. He attended the East Mississippi Jr College and the University of Tennessee. He served in the U.S. Army as a military policeman....
