Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
James Howard Vandergriff
Sep 18, 2022
James Howard Vandergriff, born on April 3rd, 1992, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on September 18th, 2022. James had a loving heart for all people he met. James attended Pond Gap Elementary, Northwest Middle and West High schools before moving to Chicago, IL. James worked hard and became a manager at O’Reilly’s Auto Parts Store,...
Larry Marshall Lay
Sep 17, 2022
Larry Marshall Lay born September 22, 1953 went home to eternally be with our Lord and Savior on September 17, 2022. He is forever reunited with his parents James and Dorris Lay whom he loved dearly. He leaves behind many who will now love him from a distance, until we meet again. Loving and devoted wife of 48 years, Patricia....
Billie Jean Dills
Sep 17, 2022
Billie Jean Dills, age 52 of Rutledge, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at her home. She was a member of Black Oaks Heights Baptist Church. She was a dental assistant for many years. She was a big animal lover and gardener. She is preceded in death by her parents; Bill and Flossie LaForlette, and nephew; Johnathan Starkey....
Lisa Carol Banks
Sep 16, 2022
Lisa Carol Banks, age 54, of Knoxville passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 16, 2022 at home. She is preceded in death by her father, Harold Pyatt and mother Linda Walker Kivett. Lisa was a wonderful homemaker and a member of St. Albert the Great. She will be greatly missed by her husband of 30 years, Ray Banks; children, Brittany...
Timothy Morgan
Sep 16, 2022
Timothy Morgan age 72 of Louisville, Tn. passed away Friday, September 16, 2022 at his home. He was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran. Preceded in death by his parents; Doyle and Ernestine Morgan. Survivors; son, Sam Morgan. Grandson; Carter Morgan and granddaughter; Dovie Hatfield. Sister; Donna Tallerdy, Brothers; Joseph Holt and Gary Taylor. Several nieces and nephews. Family and friends...
Virginia Mae Barger
Sep 16, 2022
Virginia (Burns) Barger, age 91 of Fountain City, passed away suddenly Friday, September 16, 2022 at home. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by parents, H. R. and Elva Burns; son, Raymond Barger Jr.; and grandson, Matthew Barger. Survivors, husband of 73 years, Raymond Barger Sr.; daughter, Cynthia Barger; Daughter-in-law; Donna Barger; grandson, Bradley (Ashley) Barger; great...
Helen Gentry Longmire
Sep 16, 2022
Helen Gentry Longmire, born August 4, 1923, to Steiner and Lizzie Gentry, went home to be with her Lord Friday evening, September 16, 2022. Helen and her husband, Buford, were active and faithful members of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City since 1948 and made many lifelong friendships there. Many may remember Helen working for First Presbyterian Church as the...
Virginia Mae Ezell
Sep 15, 2022
Virginia Mae Haynes Walker Ezell of Fort Myers, Florida passed away peacefully on September 15, 2022 at the age of 88. Virginia graduated from Sevier County High School in 1952. She then worked as a secretary at Blue Diamond Coal Company in Knoxville, Tennessee. After graduating from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration she...
Jason Lee Mccroskey
Sep 15, 2022
Jason Lee McCroskey, age 43, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022. He is preceded in death by grandparents, James and Sylvia Fortenberry, Carl and Margaret McCroskey; father and mother-in-law, Rhonda and Tommy Troutt. He is survived by wife, Crystal McCroskey; daughters, Whitney and Kayli Sue McCroskey; grandson, Daniel Abner, Jr.; parents, Gary and Deanna McCroskey; sister, Amanda (Joe) Turpin;...
Sherry Lynn Breeden
Sep 15, 2022
Sherry Lynn Breeden age 55 of Knoxville passed away suddenly Thursday, September 15, 2022. Preceded in death by mother; Grace Breeden Hammock, Grandparents; Olney and Millie Breeden. Survivors; special friend, Joan Bradley, sisters; Kathy Gilliam and Pamela (Phillip) Lively, several nieces and nephews. There will be a Celebration of Life Service Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at 5:00pm at Mynatt Funeral...
Paul Maynard Claiborne
Sep 14, 2022
Paul Claiborne passed from this realm on September 14, 2022. He was a spiritual Christian, raised in the Methodist faith, and baptized at Fountain City United Methodist Church. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Rice & Mayme Claiborne; wife Wanda Claiborne; Jewel Claiborne (mother of his children); children, Mark and Christopher Claiborne, Grandchildren Scotty and Seth...
Darlene Jane Greely
Sep 14, 2022
Darlene Jane Greely, age 75, was ushered into the presence of God Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Her son Sean and daughter Teresa were by her side. Darlene was born in Michigan on December 18, 1947. She was a wonderful mother and a kind, caring grandmother and nurse, who loved her patients like family. She was a generous and helpful to...
Marlene Denise Foshie
Sep 13, 2022
The family of Marlene "Marlena" Denise Foshie is saddened to announce her sudden passing on September 13, 2022, at the age of 60. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Sevierville. Anyone that knew Marlena, knew that she loved others, especially her family, deeply and unconditionally. She had a compassionate spirit, shown by her efforts to help those...
Theodore Leslie Maynard
Sep 12, 2022
Ted L. Maynard (Theodore Leslie Maynard) Ted, age 70 of Knoxville, went to rest on Monday, September 12, 2022. Ted was born in Zion, IL, on December 18, 1951 to his wonderful parents that were laid to rest in 2004, Herbert and Betty Lee Maynard. He was raised with love, music, and faith along with his three surviving sisters- Older...
Katie Elizabeth Brown
Sep 11, 2022
Katie “Waymon” Brown, age 79, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022, at home surrounded by family. She was born Friday, July 30, 1943, in Knoxville, TN, a daughter to the late Johnny Waymon and Kathleen “Drew” Waymon. Katie received a phone on Monday, September 11, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. from the heavens letting her know that her aunt,...
John Alfred Kelly
Sep 11, 2022
Kelly, John Alfred, age 91, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and the love of his life and wife of nearly 60 years, Mary Louise Kelly. He was a faithful member of Greenway Baptist Church where in past years he served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, and Bible teacher. He was a devoted Christian...
Bernie Leon Harmon
Sep 10, 2022
Bernie Leon Harmon, age 73 of Maynardville, passed away early Saturday morning on September 10, 2022. He was saved at an early age and went home to be with the Lord. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his father, Bernie Luther Harmon, and mother, Lois Suffridge Harmon. He is survived by loving...
Richard Lee Wallace
Sep 9, 2022
Richard Lee Wallace Sr, age 81, passed away on September 9, 2022. He was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. He retired from X-10 after 42 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Wallace Sr. and Jenny B. Kelley Wallace; sons, Richard "Rickey" Wallace Jr. and John P. Wallace. He is survived by his loving wife...
Robert Dale Brown
Sep 7, 2022
Robert (Bob) Brown, age 64 of Powell, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord, September 7, 2022. Bob was a lover of antique cars and making people laugh. He was of the Baptist faith. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Carolyn Brown; daughter, Trish Brown and two sisters. Bob is survived by his beloved wife, Darlynna...
Ruth Lynn Stokes
Sep 7, 2022
Ruth Lynn Stokes, age 75 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord September 7, 2022. She was a faithful member of Forgiveness Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time watching westerns, gardening, summertime, and being with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by beloved mother and step-father, Louise and Ernest Raider; father, Alex Townsend; son, James Mangold; great-niece, Caroline...
