Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Linda Drummonds Surber
Dec 6, 2021
Linda Drummonds Surber, age 77, of Powell, stepped out of this world and into Heaven on December 6, 2021 with her family by her side. She was a member of First Baptist church of Powell. Always the loving wife and mother willing to cook a meal for anyone. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Preceded in death by...
Martha Anne Simpson
Dec 5, 2021
Martha A Simpson was born on April 23, 1933. She passed away at home on December 5, 2021. She retired as a nurse from St. Mary’s Hospital. She leaves behind three children; Rebecca Bentley and Patricia Henderson, of Knoxville, and Robert Henderson of Las Vegas, Nevada, and four grandchildren; Joey Bentley, Cynthia Wooten, Sarah Beth Sutton, and Amanda Wooten. All...
Edwin Booth Bradley
Dec 5, 2021
Edwin Booth Bradley, 80, passed away Sunday December 5, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones. Even though his failing heart took him away from this world, his loving heart left a beacon of light for all in the community. Ed proudly served in the Army, retired from TVA, and loved sports. He was a player, coach, and avid fan, especially...
Shirley Ann Crye
Dec 4, 2021
Crye, Mama Shirley Shirley Ann Slover Crye, walked into the arms of Jesus one day short of her 87th birthday on December 4, 2021. We were looking forward to celebrating her birthday, but her celebration today is better than anything we could have ever imagined. She was a longtime and faithful member of First Baptist Powell, in which she was...
Jessie Charlene Merriman
Dec 4, 2021
Jessie “Charlene” Merriman, age 77 of Fountain City, passed away 4:00am Saturday, December 04, 2021. She was a member of Son Light Baptist Church and attended Nehemiah Church. She is preceded in death by beloved parents Jessie and Christine Rogers, and son Terry Schumaker. She is survived by loving husband Clyde “Ray” Merriman, daughter; Sharon Brown, three grandchildren, brothers; Stacy,...
Billy L. Maples
Dec 4, 2021
Billy L. Maples, age 84 of Knoxville, passed away December 4, 2021. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Bill retired from the US Postal Service after 47 years. He was an avid UT sports fan. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and papaw. Preceded in death by parents Pearl and Otis Maples, sons Bryan and...
Mary Ruth Hansard
Dec 4, 2021
Mary Ruth (Webb) Hansard long time resident of Fountain City passed away peacefully Saturday, December 4, 2021 at her home. She was a devoted member of Halls Primitive Baptist Church. She had a career with the L & N Railroad in Knoxville, Tn and Corbin, Ky. Preceded in death by her husband in 2016 retired Assistant Fire Chief with the...
Bernice Evelyn Carlisle
Dec 3, 2021
Bernice Evelyn Carlise, age 97 of Oliver Springs, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021. She was a loving mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and she was very proud of her family. Her family always came first. She was a member of New Mountain View Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by parents, Andrew Granville Green and Nannie Steelman Green;...
Lida Kay Ward
Dec 3, 2021
Lida “Kay” Ward, 76, of Knoxville, gained her heavenly wings and flew into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, at 5pm on December 3, 2021, with her family by her side. A member of Clear Springs Baptist Church, Kay served the Lord and many people came to know Christ through her obedience. At 5:00 pm December 3rd Kay...
Mary Elaine Vaccaro
Dec 3, 2021
Elaine Vaccaro, age 74, of Gallatin, TN, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021, at Sumner Regional Medical Center due to cardiac arrest. She was preceded by the passing of her parents, Willie G. and Mary Brewster, and brother David Brewster. Elaine is survived by her spouse, Gene Vaccaro; daughter, Melia Vaccaro; daughter-in-law; Monica Valvano; and brother Paul Brewster. Elaine...
Tina Michelle Sands
Dec 3, 2021
Tina Michelle Sands, of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021. She enjoyed spending time with her family and helped anyone she could. She will be greatly missed by everyone. Tina is preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Goodlin; and brother Randy Sands, and uncle Marvin Weaver. Tina is survived by her loving son, Alexander Monday; her sisters,...
Karen J. Boyer
Dec 3, 2021
Karen Caul Boyer, age 72, passed away December 3, 2021. A lifelong resident of Knoxville, Karen was a graduate of Central High School Class of 1967. She was a long-time member of the Episcopal Church. She loved reading, gardening in her flowers, and having birthday and holiday celebrations for family and friends. She always wanted everyone to have a birthday...
Frances Mildred Snyder
Dec 2, 2021
Frances Mildred Pratt Snyder, age 90 of Straw Plains, TN, went to be with her Lord in the early hours of Thursday, December 2, 2021. She was a longtime member of Shady Baptist Church. Frances was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Snyder, Sr. and loving son, James (Jay) Snyder, Jr. She is survived by her children and...
L. Lonzo Rodgers
Dec 2, 2021
L. Lonzo “Lon” Rodgers, born April 4, 1939, went home to be with his Savior on December 2, 2021. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Lon was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Helen Rodgers; parents, Caney Rodgers and Icie Moreland Rodgers; and brothers and sister. He is survived by his son, James (Margaret) Rodgers and...
Linda Ann Graves
Dec 2, 2021
Linda Ann Graves, age 73, of Clinton passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021. Preceded in death by husband Gerald Graves and infant daughter Laura Michelle; parents Charles and Virginia Smith; brother Stephen Smith; son-in-law Richard Brummett and cousin/good friend Alice Faye Daniels. She will be deeply missed by her daughters Annette Graves of Clinton, Teresa Brummett and husband Johnny of...
Susan Allen Patton
Dec 2, 2021
Susan Allen Patton, age 71, of Knoxville, born in LaFollette, TN, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, December 2, 2021. She loved the Lord and found a Christian family at Powell United Methodist Church. Her life's work was helping children communicate as a speech pathologist for Union County Schools and other schools prior. She was a very...
Ann Melissa Brown
Dec 1, 2021
Ann Melissa Nissen Brown, age 94 of Powell, born in Tunas, MO, passed away December 1, 2021. She was a member of Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Ann retired from Palm Beach Company as a supervisor of the sleeve section. She was a very loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother that loved the Lord. She was preceded in death by...
John David Ayres
Dec 1, 2021
John David Ayres, IV, age 49 of Knoxville, formerly of Winter Springs, Florida, passed away suddenly, Monday, December 1, 2021. He was employed by First Horizon Bank. John was an avid cartoonist and enjoyed drawing characters and scenes. He was preceded in death by his father, John David Ayres, III. John is survived by his loving mother, Jo Anne Priest...
Carolyn Ann Beeler
Dec 1, 2021
Carolyn Ann (Palmer) Beeler born October 25, 1940, age 81 of Fountain City, went to be with the LORD. A former member of Smithwood Baptist, First Baptist of Fountain City, and Norwood Baptist Churches, Carolyn was a faithful Christian who dedicated her life to serving others for GOD. A Central High School alumni from class of 1958, she was married...
Darrell Eugene Sexton
Dec 1, 2021
Darrell Sexton, age 57, left us all way too soon. He departed this world December 1, 2021. Darrell was always full of life, love, and laughter and he cared about everyone. He will be missed by so many. Darrell was preceded in death by his parents Sarah Clymer and Doyle Sexton, and many other family members and friends. Survived by...
