Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Oct 3, 2021

Earl Willard Gosnell, age 64, went home to be with the Lord on October 3, 2021, after a battle with lung cancer. He was born in Knoxville, TN on July 10, 1957 and was of the Baptist faith. He worked for many years as a copier service technician, had a lifelong love of music, and relished being the front man...

Oct 3, 2021

Jason H. Armstrong, 42, of Knoxville, passed away unexpectedly on October 3, 2021. The family is deeply saddened by his sudden death. He was born on September 23, 1979, graduated from Central High School in 1998, and lived in Knoxville most of his life. Following in his father's footsteps, Jason joined the IBEW Local 760 and went on to achieve...

Oct 2, 2021

Scottie Viola (Branam) Gass, age 88 of Knoxville, went to be with her Heavenly father on October 2, 2021. She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking and baking. Preceded in death by her parents, Roscoe and Cordelia Branam, son William (Bill) Gass, daughter Brenda Sue Rogers, son Jimmy Gass, son Raymond Gass, and daughter Dorothy Gass. She leaves behind...

Oct 2, 2021

Peggy Fleming, age 79, went home on October 2, 2021. She was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her mother Stella Gray, father Walter Gray, daughter Loretta Lynn Gray, and brother Junior Gray, and sister Barbara Carmen. She is survived by daughters; Rebecca (Terry) Rogers, Angela (Chuck) Goosie, sons; Ronald Jeffrey Fleming, Stacy Edward, and Mark...

Oct 2, 2021

Anna Katherine “Kathy” Bowling, age 67 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, October 2, 2021. She was of the Christian faith. Preceded in death by father Jim Hunter and sister Kelly Hunter. She leaves behind her loving husband of 49 years, Jackie Bowling, daughter Kristi (Scott) McCloud, son James Bowling, mother Shirley Ann Hunter, sister Kim...

Oct 2, 2021

Mrs. Occie Lee (Roy) McMurray, age 94, passed peacefully on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Westmoreland Nursing Facility. Occie was the daughter of Ezra Lee and Hattie Presnell Thompson; sister to Perlie Thompson Byrge and Mary Jane Thompson, all of whom preceded her in death. She graduated from Knoxville Business College and began her career path at TN Mill and...

Oct 2, 2021

Tammi LeAnn (Corum) Lowe, age 39 of Clinton passed away suddenly Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Tennova North Medical Center. She was a member of New Beginning Fellowship Church. Tammi loved to send out cards and spread blessings. She loved to read, crochet, and watch Nascar, Alabama and Pittsburg Steelers football. She was preceded in death by her father Anthony...

Oct 1, 2021

Katrina Kay Hunter age 47 gained her angel wings on October 1st, 2021. Katrina was a beloved blessed daughter, sister, niece, aunt, cousin and granddaughter. She was dear to everyone she met. Katrina was funny and always had people that know her smiling or laughing before long. She liked things her way and would express so, if it wasn’t. She...

Sep 29, 2021

Brandon Lynn Moore, 30, went home to be with Jesus on September 29, 2021. Brandon was a faithful young man who loved the Lord with all his heart. He always had a desire to be wherever God was moving. In recent years, that desire led him to volunteer much of his time to prison ministry. Brandon was a devoted servant...

Sep 29, 2021

I.Q. Lansdell, age 91 1/2, of Powell passed away on September 29, 2021. He was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church and was a Union Ironworker. He is preceded in death by beloved wife of sixty-five years Maude Branch LansdeII and grandson Austin Gill. He loved his family wholeheartedly, enjoyed travelling the world, was an avid reader, and a sharp...

Sep 29, 2021

Benjamin Edward Beal, age 64 of Powell, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at UT Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith and an avid harmonica player. He was a practical joker and loved telling "stories". He was a graduate of Powell High School. He is preceded in death by beloved parents; Grover Beal and Rosella Carter, brother; Lonnie...

Sep 29, 2021

Tammy Renee “Upton” Locke (Lulu) went home with the Lord on September 29, 2021. She is survived by her children Wendy, Ron and Caydyn. Pointer and Crystal Ikerd and family as well as siblings Barry Price and Kimberlin Lee. She is preceded in death by her parents Donna and Billy Joe Price, her husband Clark Upton and brother Tony Price....

Sep 28, 2021

Thomas McCoy Clark, age 74 of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Norris Health and Rehab. Preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Eva Clark. He is survived by his companion of 32 years, Marcia; son, Thomas Clark; granddaughter, Olivia Eve Williamson Clark; step-sons, Greg Wright and family, Andy Thomas and family; sister, Jane Kitts (Steve)....

Sep 27, 2021

Everett Lee Wilkerson left this world to be with his Lord and Savior the morning of September 27, 2021, at Tennova North hospital in Knoxville, at the age of 69. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and a devout Christian. Son to the late Vasco (Father) and Annalou (Mother) Wilkerson. Preceded in death by Bernice Whaley (sister), Billy, Kyle,...

Sep 27, 2021

Ronnie Dale Ward, age 64, of Knoxville, passed away on September 27, 2021. He was a jack of all trades and enjoyed many things including construction, reading and collecting. He is preceded in death by father, Robert James Ward; mother, Hedy G. Ward; brother, Robert Ward; sister, Diane Ward and Judy Williams. He is survived by ex-wife, Jennifer Aly; daughter,...

Sep 27, 2021

Steven Glenn Wyatt Jr., age 42, went to be with the Lord on September 27, 2021. He loved fishing and target practice. He was a CDC bus driver for Knox Co. Schools, and he was known as the “Dress-up Driver.” Preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Wilma Lamb; maternal grandfather, Billy Ray Lamb; uncles, Robert, Charles, and Calvin Wyatt;...

Sep 26, 2021

Adam Sharp, of Knoxville, TN, and Fuquay-Varina, NC, was taken at the tender age of 30, on September 26, 2021. He was a member of New Hope Church in North Carolina. He was a carpenter at Builders FirstSource, where he worked in carpentry. Adam always had a smile on his face with a great sense of humor. He was always...

Sep 26, 2021

Jones, Lori Ann, age 46 of Corryton, TN received her eternal healing September 26, 2021. Lori was a faithful member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by grandparents Sam and Daisy Jones, Rev. Lloyd and Violet Henry; aunt, “Momma” Glenda Henry; and a host of aunts and uncles. Left to cherish her precious memory, father and...

Sep 26, 2021

Jimmie Lynn Proffitt, age 72 of Knoxville, passed away September 26, 2021. He retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Purple Heart recipient. Jimmie loved his family, retirement, fishing, bowling and the Tennessee Vols. Preceded in death by his parents, Boe and Clayton Proffitt; sister, Mary Sue Huffaker; and sister-in-law, Edith Proffitt. He leaves behind his loving wife of...

Sep 26, 2021