Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Judith Ann Green
Jun 13, 2021
Judith Ann (Angel) Green, was met in Heaven on June 13, 2021 by her Lord, her mother, father and youngest son. She passed away peacefully at her home in Luttrell, TN at the age of 82. Judy was an incredible woman, awesome sister, a faithful daughter, an amazing mother and grandmother. Judy selflessly helped anyone in need. She unconditionally loved...
David Earl Johnson
Jun 13, 2021
David Earl Johnson, age 57, of West Knoxville passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at his home. David loved to play his electric guitar and watch his daughter, Jordan, play softball. He is preceded in death by his father; William E. Johnson, and brothers; Eddie Johnson and Johnny Johnson. He is survived by his children; Karla Washam, Jordan...
Maggie Cole
Jun 12, 2021
Maggie (Nana) Cole age 85 of Knoxville passed away on June 12, 2021. She was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. Maggie was a loving homemaker, seamstress and a friend to all who knew her. She spent years of service as a Sunday School teacher at West Haven Baptist Church and Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. She volunteered with Children’s...
Lee Roy Roberts
Jun 12, 2021
Lee Roy Roberts age 49 of Knoxville passed away June 12, 2021. He attended Courm Road Baptist Church. He was employed by Claiborne Trucking. Preceded in death by mother Louise Roberts Cate and great nephew Michael Roberts, Jr. Survivors wife Betty Roberts, brothers Dean Harold Roberts, Jr., Bryan (Dawn) Roberts and sister Tammy Roberts. Children Timmy Allison, Cody Smith, Kayla...
Donald Freels Scates
Jun 12, 2021
Donald Freels Scates, age 60 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, June 12th, after a battle with heart failure. He attended Karns High School. Donny is now in his heavenly home and is no longer in pain. He was preceded in death by his father, Luther Freels Scates, grandparents, Luther and Allie Scates and Oliver and Lizzie Yarnell, his aunt Lucy...
Charles Fred Bright
Jun 12, 2021
Charles Fred Bright, age 92, of Knoxville, passed away to his home on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Charles is survived by his wife Margaret J. (Jean) Bright, his two children Sherry (Bright) Shindelar and husband John and William C. Bright and wife Sandy, and one step-son Richard Coker, his three grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, two great grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. He...
Frank G. Reagan
Jun 12, 2021
Frank G. Reagan, age 79 of Knoxville passed away on June 12, 2021 at Fort Sanders Medical Center. He was a graduate of Fulton High School and enlisted proudly to serve his country as an Air Borne Private in the United States Army. While in basic training, he became a Christian and was baptized on October 22, 1961. Frank retired...
Raymond W. Converse
Jun 12, 2021
Raymond W. Converse, age 76, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on June 12, 2021, after a four year battle with cancer. He was an avid reader, writer, and the author of five published books. He loved the outdoors, hiking, camping, fishing, and spending time with his family. His favorite people call him “Grandpa”. He is preceded in...
Hearl Edward Dukes
Jun 11, 2021
Hearl Edward Dukes, born August 30, 1959, passed away suddenly on June 11, 2021. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his mother, Louise Dukes and brother, Gary Dukes. Survived by, his wife, Angie Dukes, father, Carl Dukes, daughter Autumn, 2 grandsons Silas & Abram, 4 siblings, Nini, Trish, Kim and Glenn,...
Tonia Vanhorn
Jun 11, 2021
Tonia VanHorn, age 45 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on June 11, 2021. Preceded in death by her parents Wanda Ashley Curtis and Robert Curtis. Survivors include her spouse, Stacey Breeden; siblings: Mickey Pridemore, Kesha Bates, Jacob Bates, Janice Tedrow and Vicki Cooper; son Jerrimi VanHorn, Jr., daughter Destiny VanHorn, grandchildren: Macie VanHorn, Makenzie VanHorn, Isaiah Roach, Zoey Hayes, Khaleecie...
Gregory Charles Hatmaker
Jun 11, 2021
Gregory “Greg” Charles Hatmaker age 50 of Maynardville passed away peacefully Friday, June 11, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was a graduate of Halls High School Class of 1989. He loved his horse “Buck” that he had for 18 years and being a part of Rodeos. Preceded in death by father Junior Hatmaker, mother Donna...
Joy Lynn Burnett
Jun 10, 2021
Joy Lynn Burnett, age 69, of Knoxville, TN., passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family. Preceded in death by son, Albert Mallicote; sisters, Cindy Trout, Jackie Janow, and Debra Sharp; parents, Jack and Betty Bridgman. Survived by husband, Sam Burnett; children, Victoria (David) Withrow, David (Kristi) Mallicote, Crystal Mallicote, William Burnett (Step Son); sisters, Donna Gass, Nancy Satterfield, Linda...
Kimberly D. Severs
Jun 10, 2021
Kimberly D. Severs, age 61, went Home to be with her mom and dad on June 10, 2021. She was a long-time member of Clapps Chapel Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, James L. and Joan E. Morgan. She is survived by her children, Michael “Jason” (Carol) Severs and Brandy (Robert) Schaad, sisters, Jeannie (Jerry) Hannah...
Sue Ellen Burman
Jun 9, 2021
Sue (affectionately “Mama Sue”) passed away on Wednesday June 9th, 2021. Sue originally hailed from Knoxville, TN but lived in multiple locations across these great United States. After her first marriage (Clemens), she relocated to the East Bay area of California while her husband served (2) tours of duty in Vietnam. She then returned eastward to southern Indiana where she...
Harland C. Johnson
Jun 8, 2021
Harland Johnson, age 72 of Knoxville passed away on Tuesday morning, June 8, 2021 at U.T. Medical Center. Preceded in death by his parents Ott and Beulah Johnson, son Little Harland along with two sisters and a brother. Survivors include his children: Daniel (Cynthia) Johnson, Holly (Lee) Davis and Kim (Brad) Boyd; girlfriend and companion Debbie Brewer; eleven grandchildren and...
Cheryl Kaye Stanifer
Jun 8, 2021
Cheryl Kaye Stanifer, age 67 of Blaine, Tennessee passed away on June 8, 2021 at her home. She was a member of Bashert Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her father John Loy and two brothers Greg Loy and Jimmy Loy. Survivors include her mother, Wanda Bruner; sister Diane Loy; two daughters: Christy Dalton (David Bull) and Stephena Kitts (Charlie...
Dean Wesley Yerkey
Jun 8, 2021
Dean Yerkey, age 55, of Maryville, TN passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. He was a former employee at Capitol City Bolt and Screw Co., Inc. from March 2, 1998 until March 7, 2006. Preceded in death by his father, Brooks Yerkey; mother, Lottie Belle Yerkey; sisters, Rhonda Sue Yerkey McCollum and Patricia Irene Yerkey Smith. Survivors include his...
Rosa R. Thomas
Jun 8, 2021
Rosa Ralphine Massengill Thomas, age 58, passed away peacefully at her home in Andersonville, Tennessee surrounded by a host of friends and family on June 8, 2021. She is preceded in death by parents Charles and Beulah Massengill, brothers: Charles Edward Massengill II, Carl Massengill, Russell Massengill, and daughter Beulah Thomas. She is survived by daughter Carrie Thomas Grand, children:...
Herbert Gale Smith
Jun 8, 2021
Herbert Gale Smith age 82 of North Knoxville, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Preceded in death by his beloved parents and his wife; Betty Frances Smith. Survivors; Daughters, Tammy (Kevin) Maples and Susan Smith Szabo (Daniel Marcos). Grandchildren; Shawna, Amber, Daniel, Brian, Tabitha and Harley. Several great grandchildren and his beloved dog, Bobo....
Evelyn Bright Gose
Jun 8, 2021
Evelyn Bright Gose, age 100 of Knoxville passed away quietly in her sleep, Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Norris Health & Rehabilitation Center. Kind, helpful, generous, and smart, she was a graduate of Powell High School, a member of Arlington Baptist Church, and formerly a member of Sharon Baptist Church. A lady of many talents and interests, she played piano,...
