Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Frances Ann Owen
May 1, 2021
Frances "Fran" Owen, age 74, passed away suddenly on May 1, 2021. She was a member of West Hills Baptist Church and had most recently been attending North Knoxville Baptist Church. Fran was a 1964 graduate of Dunmore High School in Pennsylvania and graduated from Carraway Methodist Nursing School in Birmingham, AL with her degree in nursing in 1967. She...
Corey Daniel Whaley
May 1, 2021
Corey Daniel Whaley, 33, entered his heavenly home on May 1, 2021 and is now in the arms of the Father. He graduated Halls High School in 2005. Preceded in death by father Greg Whaley, grandfather Glen Whaley, Papaw Bob Watkins, uncle Mitch Whaley. Survived by loving mother, Tracie Yvette Smelcer-Sexton, brother Kelson Edwards, grandparents Doug and Pauline Jett, Bill...
Lynn Skaggs Lemmons
Apr 30, 2021
Ann Lynn (Skaggs) Lemmons, age 75, of Knoxville, passed away April 30, 2021, in her home from natural causes. She is survived by her five sons, Robert (Chris), James (Scott), William (Greg), John, and Michael (Jeff), their spouses, ten grandchildren, and her sister (Jamie Rowe). She was preceded in death by her mother and father. No services will be held,...
Darrell Glenn Covington
Apr 30, 2021
Darrell Covington, age 62, of Knoxville went to earn his wings on April 30, 2021. He is preceded in death by his beloved parents Mabel, Buck, and Jack. Brother Tommy, sister June “Nanny”, and adopted son David. He is survived by his loving wife Debbie Covington, his two fur-babies Chiko, Pickle, children Sarah (Travis) Gibbons, Sally (Brad) Huffaker, Shannon Walker,...
Shirley Irene Stout
Apr 30, 2021
Shirley I. Stout, age 85 of Fountain City, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Member of Springhill Baptist Church, Mr. and Mrs. Stout were camp directors for over 40 years at Camp Springhill, held at Harrison Bay State Park in Chattanooga. Owner of Stout’s Hair Salon in Fountain City since 1986. Proud supporter...
Joann Mcmillan
Apr 30, 2021
JoAnn King McMillan fulfilled her earthly journey on April 30, 2021 at the age of 89 In Knoxville, TN. Born to the late Allison Virgil King and Estella Thurman King on February 22, 1932. She would proudly tell you she was the oldest girl of 14 siblings. As a result of her generous spirit and pleasant personality, she was loved...
Michael Ray Lamb
Apr 30, 2021
Michael Ray Lamb, 63 of Knoxville, died unexpectedly on April 30, 2021 at UT Hospital. His loss was completely unexpected and the family is shocked and deeply saddened. Michael was born on March 11, 1958 to parents which he is preceded in death by Billy and Wilma Lamb he was also preceded by sister Pamela McCurry, grandparents Fred and Laura...
Laura Belle Johnson Levers
Apr 29, 2021
Laura Belle Johnson Levers, 85, of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, Apr. 29, 2021, at Renaissance Assisted Living in Knoxville. She was born Oct. 1, 1935, in Boyd's Creek, TN, to Beecher and Dorotha (Grizzell) Johnson. She was the first daughter and middle child of thirteen children born to her mother. Laura worked at many jobs from her early teens until...
Joyce Ann Reynolds
Apr 29, 2021
Joyce Ann Reynolds, age 77, passed away on April 29, 2021. She was a member of Faithway Baptist Church in Halls. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior. A devout Christian, she accepted Christ at a young age. Preceded in death by mother, Edith Ayers. She is survived by loving husband of 43 years, Sam Reynolds. Children,...
Ronald Browning
Apr 29, 2021
Ronald “Lightnin” Browning, age 81, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at The Waters of Clinton. Preceded in death by his parents, Vaughn and Gladys Browning; sisters, Helen Reasor, Wanda Lett, and Jewel Flenniken. Survived by son, Ronnie McMillan (Cristy); brother, Troy “Bud” Browning; grandchildren, Ashely Miracle (Kris), Eric Coty McMillan (Alicia), and Bailey Monroe; great grandchildren, Garrett, Carson,...
Raymond Ellis Stone
Apr 28, 2021
Raymond “Ray” E. Stone of Knoxville, Tennessee went to be with the Lord April 28, 2021. He was 91 years old. Born in Ogdensberg, New York to Raymond D. Stone and Cora Stone on January 5, 1930. He grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee where he attended Knoxville High School and The University of Tennessee. He served in the Air Force...
Wilma June Reeves
Apr 28, 2021
Wilma June Reeves, age 88 of Knoxville passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. She was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by her parents Franklin and Myrtle Carter; husband, Clifford Reeves in 2003; sister, Betty Monroe and brothers: Marshall, Otis, and Roy Carter. Survivors include her sons: Eugene (Audrey) Reeves, Danny (Debbie Gibbs) Reeves and Roger...
Barbara Kaye Lee
Apr 28, 2021
Barbara Kaye Lee, age 67, went to her heavenly home Wednesday, April 28, 2021 and is now at peace with her Daddy. Barbara’s greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by father, Robert E. Lee. Survived by, daughter, Christen Sue West; sons, Robert Jackson, and Michael Lee; step mom, Francis Lee; grandson, Drinnen Hayes;...
Kathryne Chitwood Brock
Apr 27, 2021
Kathryne “Kat” Chitwood Brock age 88 of Knoxville passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Preceded in death by her husband Jimmy Brock; parents D.L. and Nila Chitwood; sisters Jane Hensley and Gail Blair. Kat is survived by her children Nancy Brock, John Brock (Deane), Andy Brock (Tammie); grandchildren Brittany Miller (Brad), Kara Cox (Chase), Tandie Brock, and Morgan Brock; great-grandchildren...
C. Alvin Atkins
Apr 27, 2021
Alvin Atkins age 56, passed away at 3:45 pm, April 27, 2021 at UT Medical Center. Preceded in death by his father Alvin Atkins; grandparents Frank and Mary Jane Williams, Dana Atkins and Ruth Keeney; special aunt Willie Mae Cooper and many other aunts and uncles. Alvin is survived by his mother Dorothy Atkins; brother Brian and Leslie Atkins; children...
Gregory Dean Scarbrough
Apr 27, 2021
Gregory Dean Scarbrough, age 48 of Kodak, born January 27, 1973 went home to be with the Lord on April 28, 2021 with his loving family by his side. He was reunited with Missy (sister), Poppa and his uncle James. Survivors include his wife Cissy Scarbrough, momma Carolyn Soward, brother Jeff Scarbrough, little sister Kelly Goodman, children: Kara (Travis), Greg...
Sharon Diane Treece
Apr 27, 2021
Sharon Diane Treece, age 71 of Corryton, Tennessee passed away on April 27, 2021 while in New Orleans while with her sister Brenda. Preceded in death by a daughter Kristi Sims, parents Charles and Frances Woodward and brother Wayne Woodward. Survivors include her life partner Robin Trimble; sister Brenda (Byron) Cooper, nieces: Lyndi (Henry)Bookhardt, Ashlee (Shane) Ulland and nephew Matt...
Harold Albert Ryerson
Apr 26, 2021
Harold A. Ryerson, 92, formerly of Palmer Township, died Monday, April 26, 2021. Born August 15, 1928 in Forks Township, he was a son of the late Albert and Pearl (Hawk) Ryerson. His first wife, Esther C. (Moser) Ryerson died in 1998 and his second wife, Adele V. (Pierson) Ryerson died in 2016. Harold served in the Navy during WWII...
Eddie Lee Humphrey
Apr 26, 2021
Rev. Eddie Lee Humphrey Sr. age 83 of Corryton went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 26, 2021. He was a US Army Veteran, who retired from Pepsi Cola. He was a long-time member of Highland Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by parents; Martin and Maude Humphrey. Brothers; Jack, James, Bunch, Fate and Roscoe. Sister;...
Angel Michelle Oglesby
Apr 26, 2021
Angel Michelle Hill Oglesby, age 33, went to be with her mother in her heavenly home. She is preceded by her mother Doris Kimball, grandparents Horst and Carolyn Saegebrecht, uncle Dieter Saegebrecht, grandfather Billy Oglesby, brother Shane Oglesby, best soulmate Brian Cody. Survived by parents Timothy and Janice Oglesby, grandparents Rebecca (Gene) Cagle, husband Chuck Hill, siblings Amanda (Christopher) Hunley,...
