Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Lee Summers
Sep 25, 2021
Lee Scott Summers, age 80 of Knoxville went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 25, 2021. A member of Ridgeview Heights Baptist Church for over 60 years. Lee was ordained as a deacon on January 12, 1975. Preceded in death by his precious wife of 56 years Jeanetta Webber Summers; parents, Perry and Leela Graves...
Vivian Lucille Bivens
Sep 25, 2021
Vivian L. Bivens, age 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, whom she devoted her life to, on Saturday, September 25, 2021. She shared his love and forgiveness to others and was a great prayer warrior for so many that were in need of prayer. She was a loving, caring mother, mother-in-law, mammaw, aunt, and friend....
Ralph Edward Pressley
Sep 25, 2021
Ralph Edward Pressley went to his eternal home in Heaven with his Lord and Savior on September 25, 2021 at the age of 90. He will be lovingly remembered by the love of his life and wife of 68 years, Della White Pressley; Children: Danny Pressley (Ann) and Lisa Cupp (Sammie); Grandchildren: Leanne (TJ), Julie, Matthew (Morgan) and Lindsey (Derek);...
Janice Kay Cameron
Sep 24, 2021
Janice Cameron, age 64, passed away on September 24, 2021. She is survived by many loving family and friends. There are no services scheduled at this time.
Robert Coward
Sep 24, 2021
Robert Fredrick Coward, "Buck", at 67 years old went on his never-ending trail ride. On Friday, September 24, 2021 he was welcomed by his Mom, Dad, and brother Steve. Buck lived life to bring happiness to himself and others around him. His laugh was one of a kind. He loved fishing and turkey hunting with Eddie Webb, and riding in...
Harold Ray Moore
Sep 24, 2021
On Friday, September, 2021, Harold Ray Moore, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away peacefully at home at the age of 86. He was married to his wife, Mary Moore, for 57 years and a loving father to four children and loving grandfather to four grandchildren. Harold was born on August, 12, 1935, in Garrett, Kentucky. He was a retired member of...
Tabatha Angel Cheatham Bailey
Sep 23, 2021
Tabatha Angel Cheatham Bailey, age 37, of Maynardville, TN, went home to be with the Lord. She never knew a stranger, and had a heart of gold. Tabatha was reunited in Heaven with her father, Bobby Cheatham; grandparents, Walter and Janie Russell and Barbara Russell; special sisters, Brittney Cheatham and April Neeley. Left behind are her three kids who she...
Shannon Denise Muncey
Sep 23, 2021
Shannon Denise Muncey, age 48, went home to be with the Lord, September 22, 2021. A member of Clear Springs Baptist Church in Corryton. Preceded in death by her husband, Gary Muncey; grandson, Dalton Wayne; grandparents, Frank and Mildred Dalton and paternal grandparents, Jack and Lela Fine. Survived by her parents, Debbie and Gary Campbell and Jack and Sonya Fine;...
Charles Elvin Deford
Sep 23, 2021
Charles Elvin DeFord, age 76, of Powell, TN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on, Thursday, September 23 , 2021. He was born and raised in Powell, attended Powell High School, and worked for HallsDale Powell Utility for over 47 years. Charles served in the Army during the Vietnam War, receiving the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam...
Phyllis Jean Jessee
Sep 23, 2021
Phyllis J. Jessee, age 82 of Corryton, passed away September 23, 2021. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, James Jessee. She leaves behind her daughters, Janet Wylie and Sherrie (Bobby) Hampton, sister Georgia (John) Welch, grandchildren: Keelie (Justin) Smith, Jamie Hampton, Skhylar (Gideon) Wylie-Stephenson, great-grandchildren: Noa Wylie and Owen Stephenson, and special friend Paul Maples. Family...
Michael Lee Collins
Sep 23, 2021
Michael Collins, age 64, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021. He was loved by all and brought fun, joy, and kindness everywhere he went. Michael is preceded in death by father, Jerry Collins; he is survived by husband, Danny Bryant-Collins; son, Scott Michael Collins (Lindsay); mother, Peggy Collins; grandchildren, Jacob Michael, Addison, and Caden Collins; brothers, Danny Collins (Louise), Tim...
Emily Nicole Wilkerson
Sep 22, 2021
Emily Wilkerson, age 25, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. She follows to Heaven her papaw, Dan Wells; mamaw, Nona England; and several others. She leaves behind her fiancé, Josh Hammond; daughters, Nevaeh, Maya, Everleigh and Lexi; her mom and dad, Misty and Keith Hartness; biological dad, Jason Wilkerson; step-mom, Teresa Lowe; sisters, Isabella Sharp and Samantha Wilkerson; brother,...
Raymond E. Gass
Sep 22, 2021
Raymond “Ray” E. Gass, Jr., age 37 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord September 22, 2021. He had the most contagious laugh and a huge heart. He was loved by many. Preceded in death by father Raymond E. Gass, Sr. and grandparents Easter and Leonard Long. Survived by loving mother Jennie “Peanut” Gass, brother Jamie Gass, fiancé Melanie...
Elizabeth Whaley
Sep 22, 2021
Elizabeth Phelps Whaley, age 82, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Betty was a kind, wonderful, generous, wife, mother, sister, sister-in-law, grandmother, and great grandmother. She always went above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable and fed. She was a fabulous cook and absolutely loved doing it. She enjoyed music and was a fantastic dancer. Her and her...
Teresa Ann Grant
Sep 21, 2021
Teresa Long Williams Grant, of Norris, TN. Age 58, went to her heavenly home on Sept. 21, 2021. She was a kind and free giving heart. Teresa was saved and baptized at an early age at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Preceded in death by sister, Pam Long Irwin; nephew, Cullen Irwin; grandparents, Bonnie and Lossen Long, Alby Hutcheson Fordham and...
Theira Jean B. Collins
Sep 20, 2021
Theira Jean Brummett Collins, 79, of Knoxville passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at Parkwest Medical Center. She was well known in the banking industry throughout Knoxville for many years. She served as Worthy Matron of the Order of Eastern Star - Areme Chapter, and also a member of South Clinton Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her...
Helen Irene Karnes
Sep 20, 2021
Helen Irene Karnes, age 96, of Knoxville, peacefully passed away on September 20, 2021 at her home surrounded by loved ones. Irene was born on January 19, 1925 to William Arnold and Osie (Fowler) Arnold of Powell. She had 4 brothers, W.N. Arnold (deceased), Gene Arnold (deceased), Gaines (Ab) Arnold, Wayne Arnold, Jerry Arnold (deceased) and Gary Arnold (deceased). She...
Michael L. Holloway
Sep 20, 2021
Michael L. Holloway, age 60 of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on September 20, 2021. He was a former employee at M & R Automotive as a mechanic. Preceded in death by mother Carolyn Williamson, father Paul Holloway, grandparents: Dana Holloway, Golman Holloway and Aileen and Benjamin Allen; step-mother Alma Holloway and granddaughter Chole Young. Survivors include...
Sorin Stanescu
Sep 20, 2021
Sorin Stanescu, born June 5, 1982, passed away September 20, 2021 at the age of 39. He was born in Burcharest, Romania. His family relocated to California when Sorin was 7 years old, during the Civil War outbreak in Romania. At the age of 7 years old, Sorin’s family moved to where Sorin would call home, Knoxville, TN. Sorin attended...
Carolyn G. Parker
Sep 20, 2021
Carolyn Gail Parker of Halls passed away peacefully on Monday, September 20th at Park West Hospital in Knoxville. She is survived by her faithful husband of over 50 years, Danny Parker, along with their children, Kellie Garner (Preston) of Seymour, Jennifer Ramos (Andy) of Knoxville, and Matthew Parker (Megan) of Knoxville. She is also survived by siblings Danny Kelley (Terri)...
