Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Margaret Ann Tipton
Aug 8, 2022
Margaret “Ann” Tipton went to be with the Lord, Monday, August 8, 2022. Faithful member of Woodlawn Christian Church. She loved taking pictures, being with her animals, and family. She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Margaret Milam; sister, Angela Walker; and son, Teddy Williams Jr. She is survived by loving husband, Stan Tipton; daughter, Amy Williams; best...
Katherine Ruth Coomer
Aug 8, 2022
Katherine Ruth King Coomer, age 94, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022, in Saint Simons Island, Georgia. Born July 5, 1928, in Knoxville, TN., Katherine graduated from Central High School in 1946. She was a Knoxville resident for 89 years before relocating to Honolulu, Hawaii and then to Saint Simons Island. Katherine was proud to be the bookkeeper and administrative...
Howard Glen Hensley
Aug 7, 2022
Howard Glen Hensley was born October 5, 1940 to parents James Ira Hensley and Ethel Helton Corum. He passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022 with his wife and daughters by his side. He was one of four brothers, who were his best friends. They enjoyed fishing and dirt track racing. He and his brothers had a bond that was...
Patsy Lou Smith
Aug 7, 2022
Patsy Lou (Jones) Smith, age 81, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 7, 2022. Preceded in death by husband of 50 years, Ernest O. Smith; Daughter, Patricia Mendez; Son, Daniel Smith; Great-Grand Children, Skylie Aryella Massengill and Lillian Rosalie Tipton Davis; Father and Mother, Dave and Ella Jones; Sister and Brother-In-Law, Wanda and Gordon Cox; Brother, Robert...
Joleen Stiles Decker
Aug 7, 2022
Joleen Stiles Decker, age 84 of Halls, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, August 7, 2022. Joleen loved talking with friends and family. She was preceded in death by beloved parents, Joe and Kathleen Stiles; children, Douglas Kent Decker and Bradley Jerome Decker. She is survived by loving nephews, Perry and Brent Roberts; niece, Nannette Thomas; cousins, Junelle Sellers,...
Elizabeth Jacqueline Dean
Aug 6, 2022
Elizabeth Jacqueline (Jackie) Dean died Aug. 6, 2022, from Alzheimer’s disease. She was 79. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., Jackie Johnstone grew up in St. Augustine, FL, where she graduated from high school. Jackie earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, FL. A mother of three girls and one boy, Jackie raised...
Annette Scates Hall
Aug 6, 2022
Annette Scates Hall, age 80 of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022. She was reunited with her husband. She loved watching cooking shows, word searches, Days of Our Lives, and bingo. She was of the Baptist faith, and she retired as a school bus driver for Knox County Schools. She is preceded in death by her husband of...
Sharon Kay Bean
Aug 5, 2022
Sharon Kay Bean, age 70, of Knoxville, passed away on August 5, 2022. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by husband, Robert Bean; parents, Earl and June Cheek She is survived by son, Jason Bean; sister, Patti Cheek; nephew, Dwayne Light (Misie); special lifelong friend, Teressa Shipp; numerous nieces and nephews and...
Mary Lou Ottinger
Aug 5, 2022
Mary Lou Ottinger, age 86, of Powell, passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday, August 5, 2022. She loved the Lord and served Him faithfully from a very young age. She was born April 21, 1936, in Anderson County, TN, then spent her early years living in Tullahoma, TN during WWII before returning to Knoxville with her parents. During this...
James Robert Neal
Aug 5, 2022
James “Jimmy” Robert Neal, age 61, went to be with our Lord on August 5, 2022. He was a music enthusiast and he loved to play the guitar. He also loved fishing and camping. He is preceded in death by his mother, Delores Neal, adoptive father, Frank Neal; and his best friend, William Wagster. He is survived by his children,...
William Franklin Mode
Aug 5, 2022
William “Bill” Franklin Mode, son of Joseph Wheeler and Marguerite A. Sliger Mode, went home to be with the Lord with his family by his side on Friday, August 5, 2022 due to complications from Covid. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Bettye Davis Mode, and sisters Betty Jo Mode Butler and Wilma Ruth Mode Massey. Dad...
Albert Earl Cassady
Aug 4, 2022
Earl Cassady, age 78 of the Corryton Community, went to be with the Lord on August 4, 2022. He served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran in the 101st Airborne Infantry. Earl was a faithful member of Highland View Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce and Lucille Cassady. Earl is survived...
Ruth L. Moore
Aug 4, 2022
Ruth Moore, age 80 of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022. Ruth had a strong work ethic and was employed with CVS Caremark Distribution Center where she worked for the past 45 years. Spending time with her grandchildren and reading was what she enjoyed the most. Nanny was so important and very much loved and cherished by her...
David Harold Roop
Aug 4, 2022
David Harold Roop, age 79 of Knoxville, went to his Savior, Jesus Christ, in the early morning hours of August 4, 2022. David was a charter member and deacon of the Church at Sterchi Hills, where he loved to serve. He was known for giving tomatoes to the elderly and cooking for Vacation Bible School. He served the Halls community...
Kathryn Ellen Georgi
Aug 2, 2022
Kathryn (Kathy) Mynatt Georgi of Knoxville, TN went home to be with her Lord Tuesday evening, August 2 at the age of 72 after a long battle with ALS. Born to Jim and Jean Mynatt on June 4, 1950, Kathy was baptized at Fifth Avenue Baptist Church, where her membership remained for the duration of her life. Kathy worked at...
Judy Ann O'Dell
Aug 2, 2022
Judy O’Dell, age 75, of Knoxville passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and Moose Lodge. Preceded in death by her father and stepmother, Joe “Pop” and Merl Ottinger; mother, Ruth Bough; sister, Betty Dickson; great-grandson, Elli Stapp. She will be greatly missed by her...
Bridget Melissa Reyes
Aug 2, 2022
Bridget Melissa Reyes of Knoxville, TN February 25, 1967 – August 2, 2022 Bridget Melissa Reyes, age 55 of Knoxville, TN passed away on Tuesday August 2, 2022 at her home in Knoxville, TN. She was preceded in death by her mother; Karen Wright Hamby. She is survived by her daughters; Kimberly Kay Martinez and Ashley Nicole Galyon; Three grandchildren;...
John Ross Russell
Aug 2, 2022
John Russell, age 39 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. He was preceded in death by beloved mother, Tracy Russell; brother, David Lowery; nanny, Joyce Russell; and uncle, Jimmy Russell. He is survived by loving papaw, David Russell; sisters, Megan Nelson and Meranda Stansberry; brother, PJ Lowery; and many aunts, uncles, cousins. Family...
Alma Rutherford
Aug 1, 2022
Alma Grubb Rutherford, age 91 of Halls, passed away August 1, 2022. She was a faithful member of Union Baptist Church of Halls and retired from Knox County School System. Preceded in death by parents, Floyd and Martha Grubb and sister, Hazel Suffridge. Survived by loving husband of 71 years, Hillard; daughter, Sheila (Curt) Holbert of Halls; granddaughters, Melanie (Wes)...
Martin Canada
Aug 1, 2022
Martin “Marty” Canada, age 62, went home to be with the Lord on August 1, 2022. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church. He loved to hear Allen preach. He is preceded in death by his parents; Martin and Delores Canada, and his sister; Darlene Boyd. He is survived by his partner in life; Linda Keller, sister; Sherri (Steve)...
