Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Michael Sean Gorman
May 24, 2021
Michael Sean Gorman, age 38, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 24, 2021. He is survived by his son, Tyler Gorman; mother, Deborah Gorman; father, Mike Gorman; grandmother, Joan Handley; brothers, Matt and Lindsay Gorman and Zach Gorman; sister, Nikki and Dereck Bowden; special aunts, Patsy Gorman and Peggy and Wayne Allen; other nieces, nephews, uncles,...
Alma Ruth Dixon
May 23, 2021
Alma Ruth Dixon, age 86, went to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 23, 2021. She is preceded in death by beloved husband Harold C. Dixon, and parents Rev. Henry (Ruth) Varner. She is survived by loving daughters Becky Dixon, Lola (Charlie) Ferguson, grandsons Brandon (Tiffani) Dixon and Robby (Mandy) Marrs, great grand-daughter Marielle Dixon. The family...
Michael Paul Jones
May 22, 2021
Michael Paul Jones, age 49 of Corryton passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Preceded in death by mother Flora and step-father Bill Voltz and sisters Karen and Kelly. Survived by father and step-mother Wade and Betty Jones, son Parker Jones and wife Catherine, granddaughter Harper-Jean, special aunt Carol and friends Todd Kirk. Several cousins on the Vance and Jones...
Abram Wilson
May 22, 2021
Abram Wilson age 33 of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Preceded in death by his step-father Rick Segars; paternal grandparents Dewey and Dottie Wilson; maternal grandmother Betty Collins. He will be forever missed by his daughter Audrey Marie Wilson, mother Debbie Segars, father Ronnie Wilson; brothers Isaac and Lucas Wilson; maternal grandfather...
Cayley Rae Needham
May 22, 2021
Cayley Rae Needham, age 34 of Knoxville passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021. She was employed by McAlister's Deli as a server. She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Alan Needham. Survivors include her mother and step-father, Tia and Johnny Long; sister Mia Strong; aunts and uncles: Shirley Sear, Jesse Long and Carol Morrisey along with several...
William Ronald Sullivan
May 22, 2021
William Ronald Sullivan, age 73 of Knoxville, went to be with his Heavenly father on May 22, 2021 at UT Medical Center. He was a member of Love Chapel Baptist Church. He is preceded by beloved parents John A. and Theda Mae Sullivan, and son little Ronnie. He is survived by brother John (Marcy) Sullivan, daughter Amanda (David) Tipton, grandchildren...
Walter Vaughn Smith
May 20, 2021
Walter Vaughn Smith of Knoxville passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the age of 84. Vaughn was a long-time faithful member of Brickyard Baptist Church. He was a gentle, loving man who was well known for greeting all of his customers with a happy “Hello, Neighbor!” on his delivery route during his many years...
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...
