Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Trula Lester Lampkin
Apr 5, 2022
Trula Lester Lampkin, age 98 of Knoxville, went to her heavenly home on April 5, 2022. Preceded in death by husbands Art Lester, Clyde Lampkin, and daughter Brenda Shaw. Survived by children Douglas (Deborah) Lester, Jacquelyn Lester, Pam Ray-Householder (Greg), and Jeanne Dial, grandchildren Melanie Peterson, Matthew Bray, Tiffany Wilson, Beth Hoskins, Stephanie Ray, Misty McKinney, great-grandchildren Kayleigh Bray, Micah...
Kay Frances Harvey
Apr 4, 2022
Kay Frances “Bugs” Harvey passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022. She was of Baptist Faith and Cherokee Heritage. Proceeded in death by her husband, Dennis Harvey; son, David Harvey Sr.; brother, Charles Atkins; and parents, Elvin and Louise Atkins. Survived by grandchildren, Heather and Michael Smith, Breanna Couch, David Harvey Jr., Joseph Harvey, and Christopher Berry (Harvey); daughter-in-law, Tammie...
C.A. Beason
Apr 4, 2022
C. A. Beason, age 76, of Knoxville, died Monday, April 4, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Eula Beason; grandparents, Auther and Stella Beason; Lee and Elizabeth Stowes, several aunts, uncles and cousins. C. A. is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Beason; stepchildren, Chris and Jennifer Price, Kenneth and Stephanie Price and Chad and...
Lois Jane Lohman
Apr 3, 2022
Lois Jane Lohman, age 89, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022 at her home after a brief illness. She had been a resident of Knoxville for over 20 years. She was born and raised Michigan until she moved to Ontario, Canada and Schererville, Indiana, before retiring in Knoxville. She was preceded in death by her mother and father,...
Dorothy Marie Buhl
Apr 3, 2022
Dorothy “Dottie” Marie Coward Buhl, age 75, of Claxton went to be with her heavenly Father Sunday, April 3, 2022. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, reading, painting, and was an avid crafter. Dottie was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Dorothy Coward; and brothers, Eddie and Bryan Coward. She is survived by her brother,...
Brenda K. Kerr
Apr 2, 2022
Brenda K. Bell Marshall Kerr, age 65, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 2, 2022. She was a member of Friendsview Baptist Church. She loved to cook and she was wonderful at it. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Kyle and Isa Bell; brothers, Ebert Bell and Raymond Bell; sisters, Christine Huffman and...
Jerri Dawn Ellis
Apr 2, 2022
Jerri Dawn Ellis, age 61, of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at home. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was formerly of Bromley, KY. She was a great wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a good homemaker and enjoyed cooking. She loved gardening and had been a real estate agent with Rocky Top Realty. Preceded in...
Darryl Eugene Dunbar
Apr 2, 2022
Darryl Eugene Dunbar, age 83 of Knoxville left this earth and his tattered, worn body on April 2, 2022. After a five month battle with MDS, a rare blood cancer, he is finally at peace. Darryl was a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He lived life to the fullest, rarely met a stranger, hardly made an enemy, and...
Cierra Jade Lacey
Apr 2, 2022
Cierra Jade Matthews Lacey, age 26 (April 25, 1995-April 2, 2022). Cierra was a bright shining light who brought beauty to many who knew her. She will always be with us in our hearts and minds. We thank her for the many wonderful times she gave us. She will be missed by many. She was the daughter of Christy Collins...
John Glenn Bruhin
Mar 31, 2022
John Bruhin was born on December 9, 1964 to John Dennis Bruhin and Shirley Stinnett Bruhin. He grew up with humble beginnings and had one dream, to play football at the University of Tennessee. He began his journey at Powell High School playing and lettering all 4 years from 1980-1983. In high school, he won many awards. Sophomore of the...
William Patterson Smithson
Mar 30, 2022
William (Bill) Smithson, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Preceded in death by wife, Phyllis Collignon Smithson. Survived by 3 loving daughters, Lisa Smithson (Tony Fritts), Robin Smithson and Julie Smithson. Special thanks to NHC Healthcare and Fort Sanders Hospital. Memorials can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Private interment will be held at Greenwood Cemetery....
Rev. Arville James Crawford
Mar 30, 2022
Rev. Arville James “AJ” Crawford, met Jesus face to face, the One who he preached about for more than 60 years, on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. AJ was a veteran and a minister of the gospel of 60 years, which included 2 years at Hoitt Ave. Baptist Church where he was ordained, 18 years at Valley View Baptist Church, Knoxville,...
Margaret Catherine Waller
Mar 30, 2022
Margaret Catherine Monday Waller, born May 18, 1934 passed away March 30, 2022. She is preceded in death by husband of 57 years Hubert Waller, sisters Mary Rayfield, Ruby Greenway, Dorothy Shetler, Frances Nichols, Virginia Eldridge, brother John Monday, and son-in-law Roger Hill. She is survived by son Tim (Melanie) Waller, daughter Lisa Hill, grandchildren Megan Waller, Erin (Chris) Gray,...
Teresa Selene Heinz
Mar 30, 2022
Teresa Selene Tiller Heinz flew home to her Heavenly Father on March 30, 2022. With God by her side, she was blessed to survive many storms including the death of her only son, Zachary, in a car accident at 18 years old, non-Hodgins Lymphoma with future complications of two open heart surgeries, breast cancer, kidney cancer, and lung cancer. Teresa...
Sandra Faye Asbury
Mar 30, 2022
Sandra Whitson (Asbury), age 69, of Corryton, Tennessee went to be with Jesus on Wednesday March 30, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents Florence and Cubie Pack; her siblings Herman Pack, Robert Pack, Bill Pack, Howard Pack, Willard Pack, Curtis Pack, Clarence Pack, Cubie Jr. Pack, Joe Pack, Roy Pack, Carl Pack and Linda Rolen Pack. She...
Alberta C. Bacon
Mar 30, 2022
Alberta “Didd” Carden Bacon, 88, born September 5, 1933, of Heiskell, TN went to be with the Lord on March 30, 2022 at her home with her loving husband and family by her side. Didd, as she was known by all her friends was a long-standing member of Fairview Freewill Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Fletcher and...
Clarence Frederick Dees
Mar 29, 2022
Clarence “Fred” Dees, age 75 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 29, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Fred retired from Lockheed Martin after 28 of service. Member of Clear Springs Baptist Church, Corryton. He was a 1964 Graduate of Halls High School, a U.S. Army Veteran and Army and Airforce Reserves, and an avid motorcyclist. He is preceded...
Mary Ethel Marcum
Mar 29, 2022
Mary E. “Nanny” Marcum, age 80 of Knoxville, died peacefully at home Tuesday, March 29, 2022 surrounded by her family. Member of Cornerstone Baptist Church for 60 years and was a pre-school Sunday school teacher. She is preceded in death by beloved husband, Lee Marcum; mother, Elizabeth Moore; and brother, Junior Ricker. She is survived by loving daughter, Teresa (Alan)...
Charles S. Harrell
Mar 28, 2022
Charles S. (Buddy) Harrell age 67, of Knoxville, died March 28, 2022. He was born in Knoxville and grew up in Halls. He graduated from Halls High School, and went on to earn degrees from the University of Tennessee and from Southern Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. Charles retired from Thompson Photo Company. He was a gifted photographer who was...
