Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Steve & Jean Collins
Sep 13, 2021
Steve Edward Collins, 77, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021, at Parkwest Medical Center. He was involved with many organizations throughout his lifetime. He served as Worthy Patron of Knoxville Lodge of Perfection, a part of the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite of Tennessee, Knoxville Valley with Powell Lodge 582. He was also a member of the...
Russell Darrell Gillenwater
Sep 13, 2021
Russell (Pappy) Gillenwater, age 77 of Corryton, went to meet his heavenly father Monday, September 13, 2021. He was a member and deacon of Bethel Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents Milton and Mima Gillenwater, brother and sisters: Nina Catron, Myrtle Lawson, Olene Starnes, Paul Gillenwater, and Fred Gillenwater. He leaves behind his wife of 57...
Roger Lee Bivens
Sep 12, 2021
Roger Lee Bivens September 13, 1955 to September 12, 2021. Roger Lee Bivens, age 65 of Powell, TN went to be with the Lord September 12, 2021 at 4:31pm. He was a devout Christian and stood on God’s commandments and loved God with all his heart. His life was a great example for others to read. He was a loving...
Charles Clark Hill
Sep 12, 2021
Charles Clark Hill, age 63 of Knoxville, passed away September 12, 2021. Preceded in death by son Clark Charles Hill, daughter Melissa Hill, father Harry Hill, mother-in-law Ruth Cox, and 2 sisters. Survived by wife of 44 years Robin Hill, son Harry Hill, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, mother Bonnie Hill, 2 brothers, and 5 sisters. Family will receive friends 12:30-2:30pm...
Agnes L. Labelle
Sep 12, 2021
Agnes Louise LaBelle, age 66, of Knoxville, passed away on September 12, 2021. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by parents, James and Treva Humphrey; brothers, Mike and Alvin Humphrey; sister, Patsy (Felix) McLin; niece, Janice (Johnny) Jones; nephews, Jason McLin and Derrick Humphery; daughter in law, Kelly Brown. Survived by spouse, Steven LaBelle; siblings, Rob (Angie)...
Lance Curtis Hutchison
Sep 12, 2021
Lance Hutchison, age 67 of Knoxville, passed away September 12, 2021. He was a member of Glory Church at Dante, as well as a jack of all trades who loved fishing, camping, yard-saling, working on cars, spending time with his grandbabies, and his annual Rod-Run adventures with the boys. Preceded in death by his father and mother, Charles and Barbara...
Edward Earl Osborn
Sep 11, 2021
Edward Earl Osborn, age 76, of Knoxville, TN went to his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 11, 2021. He was born on June 30, 1945. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church. Ed played the piano and had a love for music his whole life. He traveled, played piano, and sang with...
Billy Ray Hines
Sep 11, 2021
Shelby C. Hines, age 67, passed away Friday, September 03, 2021, Billy Ray Hines, age 82, Passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021. Shelby and Bill were married for forty years and were inseparable. Shelby worked for Express Courier and Bill was retired from Iron Mountain. Bill was U.S. Navy Veteran. If you saw one of them, you always found the...
Keith Lane Inman
Sep 9, 2021
Keith Lane Inman, age 53, of Knoxville, TN., walked into heaven on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Keith was very devoted, loving, compassionate, and funny. He loved the Lord and family first and foremost. He was a gifted artist, lover of nature, hiking outdoors, cars, and a natural botanist. Keith always had a smile on his face, despite the challenges put...
Margaret Jodi Steelman
Sep 8, 2021
Margaret Jodi (Dunlap) (Lynch) Steelman, age 72 of Knoxville, passed away on September 8, 2021. Preceded in death by parents Mamie and Brad Dunlap, son Charles Lynch, brother Paul Dunlap Sr., former husband Buddy Lynch, great-granddaughter Bailey Rich, and husband Allen Steelman. Survived by sons Buddy and Jackie Lynch of Jefferson City, TN, daughters Margaret and John Wattenburger of Athens,...
Melbia Kate Shell
Sep 8, 2021
Melbia Kate Davis Shell, age 81 of Powell, passed away September 8, 2021. She attended Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Kate worked 40 years in the Anderson County School System as a substitute teacher and cherished all of her students. She loved her family and her animal companions. Preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, James Thomas Shell;...
Patricia Ann Mcfall
Sep 8, 2021
Patricia McFall-McGinnis, age 64, passed away Wednesday, September 08, 2021. She is preceded in death by beloved husband Alvin McFall, sons Darryl Glenn and Christopher Glenn, father Raymond McGinnis Sr., sisters; Judy Roberts, Charlene Hammond, and Lillian Smith, and brother Raymond McGinnis Jr. She is survived by loving mother Beulah McGinnis, sisters Deborah Ramsey and Teresa Hammond, son David Glenn,...
Amanda Pate
Sep 8, 2021
Amanda Francis Stamps Pate, born in Nashville, TN, June 15, 1925. She joined Smithwood Baptist Church and was baptized at the age of 15. She is a member of Church Street United Methodist Church , and a active member of the Order of the Eastern Stars- AREME Chapter No. 466, National Education Association, and Tennessee Education Association. Amanda attended schools...
Kelle Ann Grady
Sep 8, 2021
Kelle Grady, 49, passed away on September 8, 2021. She was a really devoted teacher. Preceded in death by her great grandparents Robert and Janice Slicer. Survived by her daughter Morgan Tuck, grand kids Jaxson Carr and Violet Floer, mother Sheila Giplin, and sister Lare Becker. Condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com
Hobert Donald Jennings
Sep 8, 2021
Hobert Donald Jennings, age 74 of Knoxville passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at U.T. Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a U.S. Army veteran during the Vietnam era. Hobert was a former steel worker and auto mechanic. He attended Rule High School, and was raised a “Lonsdale Boy”. He is preceded in death by...
Willard Mencle Ramsey
Sep 8, 2021
Willard M. Ramsey Jr went home to be with the Lord on September 08, 2021 as a result of a heart condition. Willard was a member of Black Oak Ridge Baptist Church and owner of Unique Ornamental Ironworks. He had been a welder most of his adult life. Willard is preceded in death by his parents Willard M Ramsey Sr.,...
Leonard Lee Baker
Sep 7, 2021
Leonard Lee Baker Jr., age 63 of Knoxville passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Preceded in death by his mother Della McHaffie and sister Shirley Swann. Leonard leaves behind his father Leonard Lee Baker Sr.; sons Adam Lee Baker, Joseph Lee Baker; Bryan Lee Baker (Trish), Scotty Baker (Angelica); sisters Linda Roper and Gail Rotolli (Patrick); brother Carlos McHaffie;...
Mary Sue Hobock
Sep 6, 2021
Mary Sue Hobock, age 75, went home to be with the Lord on September 6, 2021. She was a long-time member of the bingo group at the Halls Community Center. She was an avid seamstress and crafter. She is preceded in death by her parents Jessie and Fannie Frost. She is survived by her son and his girlfriend, Brian Hobock...
Bruce William Mccloud
Sep 6, 2021
Bruce William “BJ” McCloud, Jr., age 76, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Fountain City. He is preceded in death by parents, Bruce William McCloud, Sr. and Lena Smith McCloud; baby sister, Nancy McCloud; sister, Gloria Johnson....
Olga Sacara
Sep 6, 2021
Olga Sacara, age 79 of Knoxville, passed away Monday September 06, 2021 at Tennova North Medical Center. Member of Russian Baptist Church Light of the World. She is preceded in death by beloved husband Mikhail Sacara, two sisters; Sofia Gribinet and Lydia Kretsu. She is survived by loving sisters; Nina Tomescu, Vera Racila, and Ana Damaschin, brothers; Daniel Tomescu and...
