Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Ralph Thomas Sweat
Sep 4, 2021
Ralph Thomas Sweat, age 87, went to be with Jesus on September 4, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. Ralph fought a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s for 13 years and remained strong and determined throughout. He was loved by so many for his loving and...
Carolyn Sue Homan
Sep 4, 2021
Carolyn Homan, age 76 of Knoxville passed away on September 4, 2021 at Tennova North Medical Center. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Fountain City and was an avid reader. Preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Grace Dossett and sister Marion Evans. Survivors include her daughter Wendy Boles and her husband Johnny; sister Doris Ballew;...
Shelby Hines
Sep 3, 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...
Leatha Jean Hickson
Sep 3, 2021
Leatha “Jean” Hickson age 78 of Knoxville, passed away at home peacefully on Friday, September 3, 2021. She retired after 35 years from Tom’s Food and Tennessee Wholesale Florist after many years. Preceded in death by husband; Howard Eugene Hickson. Mother; Alba May Farris, Brothers; Kenneth, Charles, Harold, Ben, Marshall, Ronald, Lowell and Lynn; Sisters; Shirley, Charlotte and Barbara. Survived...
Wanda Gray Long
Sep 3, 2021
Wanda Gray Long, age 84 of Heiskell went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 3, 2021. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Elsie Foster Gray; husband Albert Monroe Long. She leaves behind her daughter Sheree and husband Greg Lollar and son Al Long. Grandchildren Joseph Long...
Donald E. Byrge
Sep 3, 2021
September 3rd, 2021 Donald Ebbie Byrge, aged 56, laid down his earthly burdens and made Heaven his eternal home. Donald loved to deer and turkey hunt. His passion was music, and he used his gift to serve the Lord with every ounce of his heart. Donald was a gentle, kind, soft spoken man who would give anything he had to...
Susan Elaine Gascho
Sep 2, 2021
Susan Elaine Sutton Gascho went to be with the Lord on September 2, 2021. She is preceded in death by her father Flint Sutton, mother Rose (Kate) Kammer, and her beloved son Clint. She is survived by her daughter Tracy, her favorite son-in-law Billy, and her sweetheart Greg. She was a true servant of the Lord and always thought of...
Jeana Renea Inboden
Sep 2, 2021
Jeana Renea Inboden age 52 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on September 2, 2021 at North Knoxville Medical Center. She was a Christian and a member of Texas Valley Baptist Church. Survivors include her mother Jane McGill, husband Carl Inboden, son Shannon, daughter Brandy, grandson Terrick, inherited granddaughter Shanna, step-children Kristine, Jessica and Charles, step-grandchildren Emmalynn, Davvin, Rory and Madison....
David L. Young
Sep 1, 2021
Reverend David L. Young returned to his heavenly home on September 1, 2021, at the young age of 83, as he called it. David always said he could not wait to meet the Lord to be able to sit down and talk with Jesus. He was a member of Valley View Baptist Church and was inspirational in his devotion to...
Thomas Alan Lively
Sep 1, 2021
Thomas Alan Lively, age 60, of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Tom was born on May 17, 1961, to Wilfred and Nancy Lively in Knoxville, TN. Tom married the love of his life, Pam Boles, on September 9, 1984, and they were blessed with a son, Cody. Tom was employed by Landmark International. Tom was preceded in...
Betty Jo Stanley
Sep 1, 2021
Betty Jo Lankford Marston Stanley, 80, of Knoxville, went home to be with her Lord, Wednesday, September 1. She was a life-long member of Donelson Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Betty devoted her life putting everyone else first and loving and caring for her family. She was the yard sale queen and loved showing and selling her great finds. She is preceded...
Wendell Ray Everett
Sep 1, 2021
Wendell Ray Everett passed away at Park West Hospital Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Ray was born on January 5, 1938 to parents Joe and Nanny Everett. He and his wife, Nancy were high school sweethearts who celebrated 64 years of marriage. He proudly served in the United States Army as a young man. Ray worked as a Service Manager at...
Karyn Alice Beets
Aug 31, 2021
Karyn Alice Beets, age 60 of Powell, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. She was a member of Twilite Community Church. Preceded in death by her parents George and Barbara Bryan, husband Robert Foy and nine siblings. She is survived by her daughter Jennifer Foy (Joshua Barnes), grandchildren Aiden Barnes and Annastasia Hull, sister Lorilyn Bryan and nephew...
Trevor Kirk Turney
Aug 30, 2021
Trevor K. Turney, age 55, of Knoxville, TN., passed away Monday, August 30, 2021. Trevor was a talented musician and composer along with being a huge animal lover (especially dogs). He had a great sense of humor and was loved by many. He is preceded in death by father, Kirk Turney. Trevor is survived by his wife, Chasity Turney; mother,...
Walter Clyde Carden
Aug 29, 2021
Walter C. Carden (Pete) age 90 of Heiskell, passed away quietly at Westmoreland Health and Rehab on August 29, 2021. Preceded in death by parents Fletcher and Nola Carden, 7 brothers, and 3 sisters. He leaves behind his loving sister Alberta and her husband James Bacon, as well as several nephews. Family and friends will meet at Fairview Freewill Baptist...
Michael Dudley Hill
Aug 29, 2021
Michael Dudley Hill, age 50, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by grandparents, James D. and Edith Mae Hill, and L.M and Mildred L. Allison; infant brother, Jeffery Clark; aunts, Jean Godfrey and Wanda Large; uncles, Herbert Allison, Harvey Allison and Dennis Zimmerman. Survived by parents, Walter and Frances Hill; sister, Jennifer...
Robert Eugene Miller
Aug 29, 2021
Robert Eugene "Bobby" Miller left this world behind on Sunday, August 29th, 2021, and went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Bobby was born on March 21st, 1951. He was one of God's special people, who some call mentally handicapped. But what Bobby lacked in mental acuity, he more than made up for in emotional intelligence....
Mary Helen Robertson
Aug 28, 2021
Born March 20th, 1942 as Mary Helen Overton she brought the sunshine of Spring with her and it never faded over the years. Although, her smile left us on Saturday August 28th, 2021 to see her friends and family in Heaven we will always hold her memories close to our hearts. Battling an illness these last few months, Mary Helen...
