Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
John Carr
May 20, 2021
Johnny Carr, age 95 of Knoxville passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021. He was a Knoxville, Tennessee native and the son of the late John and Mary Carr, wife Louise Carr, daughter Christine Petree, grandson Eric Petree, loving daughter-in-law Willie Carr, brothers and sisters: Claude, Nola, Myrtle, Helen, Lela, Gean, Clarence, Jay and Carmel. Survivors include his children: Steve...
Jackson Ray Dolin
May 20, 2021
Jackson Ray Dolin III Jack was born September 29, 1941 in Levi, West Virginia. He passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his wife and 2 daughters, on May 20, 2021. He battled COPD for many years. He won the battle and is healed by the hand of the Lord. We are rejoicing that he is now breathing, laughing...
Janel N. Flynn
May 19, 2021
Janel N. (Mark) Flynn, 40, unexpectedly passed away at her home in Maynardville, TN on May 19, 2021. She was born to David Mark and Deborah (Mark) Rigsbee in Marion, IN on June 13, 1980. Janel graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1998 and graduated from Nation College in 2006 with her Pharmacy Tech Certification. She worked for Walgreens in...
Nancy Ann Battles
May 19, 2021
Nancy Battles age 72 of Knoxville passed away on May 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband Wayne Battles. Survivors include her son Edward (Kyra) Battles, daughters: Dorothy (Stephen) Hyde and Kathy (James) Hammond; grandchildren: LeAnne Battles-Shoemaker, Jonathon Battles, Cody Hyde, Dakoda Smith-Lynch and Brandon Onary; great grandchildren: Madison, Emily, Bentley, Gavin, Grayson, Kane, Memphis, Rose, Camilla...
Patrick Mclain
May 17, 2021
Patrick McLain age 92 of Knoxville, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at West Hills Health and Rehab. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joyce Ann McLain; parents, Maurice and Thelma McLain; sister, Euawana Jones; granddaughter, Autumn Lambert; son, Patrick “Sonny” McLain. Survivors include sister-in-law, Sue Baldwin (Bob); daughter in law, Deanna McLain; daughter, Janie Lambert (De); granddaughter and...
Charlotte Elaine Pratt
May 17, 2021
Charlotte E. Pratt, age 75 of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jessie Sherrod; father, Robert H. Schubert; loving husband of 55 years, Kenneth Pratt; brothers, Joe D. Sherrod, Terry G. Sherrod, and David Sherrod; sisters, Jenny L. Morgan, Evelyn L. Almoney, and Darlene Wright; nephew, Terry G. Sherrod...
Justin Matthew Booth
May 17, 2021
Justin Matthew Booth, age 34, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at Tennova North Medical Center. He attended West High School. Proceeded in death by mother, Regina Corner. Survived by Sherwood “JR” Booth; brother, Josh (Megan) Booth, niece, Bella Mae Booth; grandmother, Judy Booth; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until...
Ester Carol Smith
May 16, 2021
Ester Carol Smith, age 59 of Corryton went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Preceded in death by her father James T. (J.T.) Smith and mother Octer (Ott) Smith; brother Joel Smith. She will be dearly missed by her siblings Gwendolyn Smith, Tammy Roberts and Michael Smith (Lorie); nieces and nephews Troy and Thomas (T.J.) Roberts,...
Robert Lee Reed
May 15, 2021
Robert (Bobby/Bob) Lee Reed, 84, of Knoxville, TN fell asleep in death on Saturday, May 15, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones. A private graveside service will be held at Sartin Cemetery in Heiskell, TN. Bob was born on July 24, 1936 in Knoxville, TN. He was a graduate of Powell High School and married his high school sweetheart and...
Nettie Elizabeth Beeler
May 14, 2021
Nettie E. Beeler, age 81 of Rutledge, TN, went home to be with the Lord May 14, 2021. She was a member of John Sevier Baptist Church. Retired from Stat Medical. She loved her family and if she loved you; you were privileged and blessed, her love was unconditional. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years...
Gary Eugene Mckinney
May 13, 2021
Gary Eugene McKinney, age 65 of Knoxville, was reunited with his children May 13, 2021. He was a doting grandfather; his grandchildren were his life. Gary was Mr.-Fix-It, quick witted, very helpful and always there when needed, a caring father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Preceded in death by his daughter Rachel, son Joshua, mother and father Donald and Delores McKinney, mother...
David Alan Hansard
May 13, 2021
David Alan Hansard, age 48, passed away on May 13, 2021 at Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab. He is now at Home with his Lord Jesus. He was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church Fountain City and was a graduate of Fulton High School, class of 1992. He was a dedicated former employee of Winn Dixie, Food City...
James Edward Lambert
May 13, 2021
Command Sgt. Major, James E. Lambert, age 48 of Maynardville, passed away May 13, 2021. He was a Bomb Technician serving 25 years in the U.S. Army, received a Bronze Star, and served in Afghanistan, as well as all over the world. James loved hunting, fishing, and being on the river. Preceded in death by father Edward Lambert, grandparents; Olis...
Beverly Kae Sprain
May 12, 2021
Beverly Kae Sprain, age 70 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Beverly loved to paint and had a great love for arts and crafts. She was a member of Anchor Holds Baptist Church. Preceded in death by siblings Sylvia, Loretta, Jimmy, Wayne, Sandy and son-in-law, Jason Callis. Survivors, loving husband of 28 years, Donald...
Karen Lynne Haywood Sawyer
May 11, 2021
Karen Lynne (Haywood) Sawyer age 57 of Maryville passed away suddenly Tuesday, May 11, 2021. She was a devoted Christian and a member of Cokesbury United Methodist Church where she and her husband Tom served as Sunday School Teachers of 3, 4 and 5 year old kids and member of the Cokesbury Original “Praise” Band. She was National Sales Manager...
Edith Geraldine Mcphetridge
May 10, 2021
Geraldine "Gerry" Spitzer McPhetridge, 88, passed away on May 10, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, James McPhetridge. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and is survived by Gail (Roger) Tucker, Cheryl (Tony) Samples, Matthew Tucker, Abigail Samples, Caitlin Samples, and several nieces and nephews. The youngest of 10 children of William...
Vernell Roberts Garland
May 9, 2021
Mava Vernell R. Garland age 74 of Corryton passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 at North Knox Medical Center. She was a member of Branville Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents; Murphy and Zebeda Roberts, brothers; David and Philip Roberts, sisters; Martha Keck and Jeanette Vineyard. Vernell had a fierce Love for her family. She wrote every special occasion...
J.C. Wells
May 9, 2021
J.C. Wells, of Halls Crossroads, passed away on May 9, 2021. He was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents Lon and Annabelle wells; brother-in-law Edward Stokes; mother and father-in-law Lillard and Beulah Stokes. Survived by loving wife of 56 years Ann Wells; children Randall and wife Christy Wells, Chris Wells (Kim Powell and daughter Rosetta...
James Coy Paskel
May 8, 2021
Rev. James “Jim” Paskel, age 88 of Knoxville went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 8, 2021. He was a longtime member of Westside Baptist Church and served as the teacher of the Mother’s Sunday School Class for 42 years. Preceded in death by his parents Coy and Ellen Paskel; grandson Aaron Paskel, great-grandsons, Craig and...
Lois Imogene Campbell
May 8, 2021
POWELL-Lois Imogene Campbell (“Imy”), age 89 passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at UT Medical Center surrounded by her family who dearly loved her. Even though she had recently faced new health challenges, her passing was unexpected due to unforeseen complications. Imogene was a life-long member of Glenwood Baptist Church and a woman of great faith. She became...
