Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Mar 29, 2021

Bevan W. Brown Jr., 92 years old. Born on October 19th, 1928 in Starr, SC and passed away peacefully on March 29th, 2021 in Knoxville, TN. He is preceded in death by beloved wife Irene Brown and eldest son Bevan “Van” Brown III. He is survived by daughter and husband Myra Brown and Randal Lindsay, son Jeffrey Brown, stepson Greg...

Mar 29, 2021

We celebrate the life of Patricia Ann (Hiatt) Mutersbaugh, born February 26, 1942, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2021. She is survived by her son Eric (Kristina) Mutersbaugh, daughters Karin (Michael) Barnes and Lori (Troy) Tucker, grandchildren Marcus, Noah, Allison, Shane, Dirk, Tyler, Meghan, Joshua, Matthew and extended family. Mom gave much of her life to provide joy for...

Mar 29, 2021

Kenneth Eugene “Scottie” Longmire, age 83, went home to be with Jesus on March 29, 2021. He is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Della Katherine Longmire, without whom, he would tell you, he never would have made it this far; daughters Robin Gresham and Mary Nolan; granddaughters Tara Nolan and Amelia Gresham, who were his pride and...

Mar 29, 2021

Mar 27, 2021

On Friday night, March 26th, 2021, Buddy Wayne Mendenhall went to be with JESUS. Husband of 21 years to Lori Mendenhall and father of 6 living children, Theresa Howard, Shannon Heaton, Sasha Russell, Bobby Hayes, Eric Mendenhall, and Steve Mendenhall. He also had 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. In his younger years he did quite a bit of Evangelizing....

Mar 27, 2021

Jack Wilson of Powell, TN, born February 12, 1951, and raised in Knoxville, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2021, at the age of 70. He was a 1969 graduate of Fulton High School and earned two Bachelor's degrees from the University of Tennessee Knoxville. He retired from AAA in 2017 after many dedicated years of service. He attended First...

Mar 27, 2021

Freeman H. Dalton, age 82, of Powell went to see his Heavenly Father on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family after a brief illness. He was President of his graduating class of Rule High School in 1958 and kept in touch with his classmates. After graduation he became employed with Standard Glass, in 1962 he...

Mar 27, 2021

Linda Ann Tyler (Troutman) went home to join her savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Preceded in death by her parents, Marshall and Anna Troutman; brothers, Leon, Russell, and Preacher Hubert; sister, Wilma (Willie) Haring; granddaughter, Malinda Wilson. Linda is survived by her children, Lisa Stinnett (Randy), Tracy Mellinger, and Chris Burnett; grandchildren, Justin (Tiffany), Jason, Hayden, and...

Mar 27, 2021

Richard “Ricky” Phipps, age 51, passed away March 27, 2021. He was saved at Cedar Ford Baptist Church. He enjoyed watching football with his son, whom he cared for deeply. Preceded in death by father Boyce Emerson Phipps I and brother Boyce Emerson Phipps II. Survived by son Chad Emerson Phipps (mother Melissa Phipps), mother and step-father Linda and Charles...

Mar 27, 2021

Carrie Magaline McMahan, age 81, went to be with her heavenly father on Saturday, March 27, 2021. She was a faithful member of New Christian Rest Baptist Church of Knoxville. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Bertha Jordan, and four siblings. She is survived by her daughter, Vickie McMahan,...

Mar 26, 2021

Carol Sandberg passed away Friday, March 26, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Ralph and Ella Mae Severs; sister, Sherry Rhodes; and her beloved companion Beau. Survived by her son, Shaun Cain. She was a 28-year veteran employee of Lakeshore Mental Institute and cared deeply for the patients she worked with. She had a passionate personality, and a great affinity...

Mar 26, 2021

SFC Richard C. Burris, age 83, passed away March 26, 2021. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Richard was born in Shelburn, Indiana on August 21, 1937. He loved his family, especially the grandchildren and enjoyed playing golf with his friends from the railroad. He spent 22 years in the US Army as a green beret, and was...

Mar 26, 2021

Julia Elizabeth Mounger, age 80, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021. A graveside service for Julia will be held Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the family home at 5938 Atkins Road, Knoxville, TN 37918. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mynattfh.com for the Mounger family.

Mar 25, 2021

Robert Paul Stafford, age 53 of Knoxville passed away on March 25, 2021. Preceded in death by parents Judy and Danny Stafford. Survived by children: Kane, Jenna (Jimmy) and Noah; sisters: Wendy (Justin) and Karen; former wife, Skeeter Armstrong; several nieces and nephews and longtime friends Jim Young and Jackie Ealy. A Graveside Service for Mr. Stafford will be held...

Mar 25, 2021

Michael Gregory Hutchens, age 61, Karns High School grad from Knoxville, TN, passed away March 25, 2021 in Morgan County. He was preceded in death by Father, Archie; Brother, Darrell; Son, Dewayne; Sister, Doris. He was a retired contractor, that was married to Sharon Martin for 18 years and had 3 kids. Mike was a very caring man that never...

Mar 25, 2021

Harvey E. Coppock, age 100, left this home for his heavenly home on Friday, March 25, 2021 at Beverly Park Place. Born in 1920 in Union County, he is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Ida Belle Coppock, four sisters, two brothers, and wives Pauline Seymour Coppock and Mae Hoffner Coppock. Harvey is survived by his daughter, Patricia...

Mar 25, 2021

Cathy D. Clifton, age 62, went home to be with the Lord on March 25, 2021. Cathy was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by loving husband of 41 years, Phil; mother Juanita Sauceman; brothers, Hubert and Billy Sauceman; sister, Tammy Sauceman and Debbie Baker; father-in-law, Roy Clifton; brother-in-law, Lynn Clifton. Survived by sons, Danny (Kristi), Kyle (Amy), Shane...

Mar 23, 2021

Richard L. Paylor, age 89 of Knoxville, passed away March 23, 2021. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church and retired from KUB. Richard was an avid and faithful UT fan. Preceded in death by wife Jean Paylor and daughter Kim Wilson. Survived by children Rick Paylor (Marion), Valerie Donegan, Randy Paylor, David Wilson (Sara), and Pam Cummins (Kevin);...

Mar 23, 2021

Goldie N. Reed, age 96, of Halls passed away at 5:35pm Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at NHC Fort Sanders. Retired from Levi’s, Member of Salem Baptist Church since 1980, and she played the piano in many Baptist Churches in the Knoxville area. She also sang in the Cheerful Four Quartet singing for many years at revivals, evangelists and conventions in...

Mar 22, 2021

Family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, March 27, 2021 from 2:00 until 4:00 with a funeral service to follow. Interment will be on Monday, March 29, 2021 at Greenwood Cemetery.