Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Edward E. Turner
Nov 1, 2020
Edward E. Turner, born in Knoxville, TN January 29, 1947. Died November 1, 2020 at home with his daughters and second wife of 20 years, Sandra. Ed was the son of John Edward (Edd) Turner and Jewell Tarwater Baker Turner, brother to sisters, Vena and Rena, and Billie Jean, and step-brother to Jack and Sis. He retired from the military...
Martha Lewis Gosa
Oct 31, 2020
Martha L. Gosa of Knoxville TN went to be with the Lord on October 31, 2020. She retired from Palm Beach Mill Outlet after 18 years; J. C. Pennys as Sales Auditor for 16 years; worked for Dr. George Fillmore for 8 years; and attorneys; Slovis, Rutherford, and Weinstein for 16 years. She recently celebrated her birthday. She is preceded...
Allen James Bonney
Oct 31, 2020
Allen J. Bonney, age 71 of Knoxville, formerly of Greenville, TN, passed away October 31, 2020. He was a part of the Jaycees, a toastmaster, and a member of First Christian Church. Preceded in death by wife Mary Helen Bonney, mother Jeanette Dorland Bonney, father Reed Bonney, brothers David Bonney and Doug Bonney, and grandson Connor Sweet. Survived by daughters...
Dennis Ray Dunn
Oct 31, 2020
Dennis R. Dunn, age 72 of Knoxville, passed away October 31, 2020. He was retired from GE Medical. He was a loving husband, loyal friend, and Poppy. Dennis was a Navy veteran. He loved working in his garage, playing with the grandkids and shag dancing. He was a longtime member of the Smoky Mountain Shag Club. Preceded in death by...
Joyce Smith
Oct 31, 2020
Joyce A. Smith age 83, of Powell passed away peacefully at 5:38 pm Saturday, October 31, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a member of Stephens Baptist Church, Morgan County. She loved reading and gardening. Her family and home were her priority. Preceded in death by husband; Eulysses Smith, parents; Pryor and Bethania Patterson, sisters; Sally...
James Robert Berry
Oct 31, 2020
James Robert Berry, age 62 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday October 31, 2020. He is preceded in death by parents Barbara and Robert Berry. Survived by daughter Elizabeth Berry, and Brother Richard Berry. A private gathering will be held by the family at a later date. To leave online condolences, please visit www.mynattfh.com
Ruth "Polly" Lakin
Oct 30, 2020
Lakin, Ruth Claudene (Polly) age 87, passed away Friday October 30, 2020. Polly was a member of Little Flat Creek Baptist Church for 75 years. She retired from Roden Electric after 30 years of service. Preceded in death by parents: Estle and Sallie Lakin, brothers and sister in law: Rev. Herman Lakin, Clarence and Betty Lakin. Survived by her sisters:...
Daniel H. Cloud
Oct 29, 2020
Daniel H. Cloud, age 66 of Knoxville, passed away October 29, 2020. He is preceded in death by wife Sameda Cloud, and sons; Frankie Cloud, Dan Dan Cloud, Josh Cloud, and Jimmy Cloud. Survived by brothers Bill Radcliff and David Cloud, sister Sharon Gray, daughter and son-in-law Lisa and Michael Goins, grandchildren; Danielle Cloud, Daniel Cloud III, James Cloud, Destiny...
Juanita Lawrence
Oct 29, 2020
Juanita Lawrence age 70 of Mascot passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband Mangrum Monroe “Buddy” Lawrence; parents Tommy & Imogene Hammond; special grandfather Went Bruner; sister Judy Lindsey. Survived by her children Tammy Hixon (Tim), Denise “ Nissy” Brooks, Buddy Lawrence (Jennifer), Robbi Kelly (Denna); grandchildren Priscilla (Ben), Misty (Adam), Donald, Bethany (Josh),...
Barbara Louise Maples
Oct 29, 2020
Barbara Louise “Granny” Maples, age 87 of Knoxville passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020. She loved the Lord and accepted him as her Savior in June of 2007 and was a member of Reunion Baptist Church. She dedicated all of her energy for 20 years to take care of her husband, our dad, and grandad, Paw. Mom was satisfied to...
Kenneth Doyle Jarnagin
Oct 29, 2020
Kenneth Doyle Jarnagin died peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 29, 2020. Born December 30, 1929 to Robert Hugh and Lillian Hazel Jarnagin, Kenneth grew up as the fourth of ten children on a farm in Mascot, Tennessee. Preceded in death by both parents, his wife Fontella Keck Jarnagin and infant daughter Elaine; brothers Robert Lee (Martha), Hu Allen,...
Bobby Gene Keck
Oct 29, 2020
Bobby G. Keck, age 90, passed away after a long illness on October 29, 2020 at Morning Pointe Assisted Living. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Katherine. Also preceded by parents Clarence and Edith Keck, and brother Glenn Keck. He is survived by his son Daryle Keck, daughter Becky Reed, grandchildren Laura, Kevin, Abby,...
Meghan Nicole Brewer
Oct 29, 2020
Meghan Nicole Brewer, Age 34, Passed Thursday morning October 29th. Born in Knoxville, TN Parents Kenneth Brewer and Karen Osborne. She was the oldest of two children. She had a heart of gold and would help anyone. She had a passion for her savior Jesus Christ and read her bible frequently. She leaves behind two children, an 11 year old...
Ronald Claiborne
Oct 28, 2020
Ronald L. Claiborne age 75 of Knoxville passed away at 6:20 pm Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at his home. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. He was a Master Knife Maker for Thunder Mountain Forge where he had many friends and apprentices. Preceded in death by wife; Phyllis Claiborne. Survivors, daughters; Deana (Shane) Cameron, Tonya (Larry Marshall Sr.)...
Barbara Broome
Oct 28, 2020
Barbara Arnold Broome, age 87, passed away October 28, 2020. Barbara was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Bob Broome and daughter, Cindy Heath, her brothers, Horace and Fred Arnold, and her sister, Martha Phillips. Barbara worked in Fourth Circuit Court with her sister and so many special friends for many years. She was...
Judy Humphrey
Oct 28, 2020
Judy C. Humphrey of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on October 28, 2020. She was a longtime member of Highland Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by parents Lonzo Sutton and Dorothy Maples; sister Brenda Burchfield; and daughter Kristi Keohane. She is survived by the love of her life Eddie Humphrey Sr.; Son, Eddie Humphrey Jr....
Ernest Burnett Moore
Oct 27, 2020
Ernest Burnett Moore, age 93, of Knoxville, Tennessee entered his Heavenly eternal home peacefully on October 27, 2020. “I fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me...
Deborah Michelle Seymour
Oct 27, 2020
Deborah Michelle Seymour, joined her Lord and Savior October 27, 2020. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Preceded in death by her mother Linne Sams, father James Sams, sister Wanda Sams, and son Arthur Ray Fraley II. Survived by husband Dwayne Seymour, daughters Ashley Ward and Amber Fraley, son Joshua Seymour, grandkids Tiffany, Sara, Hunter, Isaiah, and Davin,...
Leander R. Siebert
Oct 27, 2020
Leander “Lee” R. Siebert, age 79 of Knoxville, passed away October 27, 2020. He was a member of St. Albert the Great Catholic Church. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Lee drove a car hauler for 33 years. He loved to be outdoors riding his tractor and lawn mower. HE was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Dale...
Charlotte J. Landreth
Oct 26, 2020
Charlotte J. Long Landreth, age 77 of Knoxville passed away on October 26, 2020. She was a native of Anderson County and a longtime member of Mt Pleasant Baptist Church. She retired from the University of Tennessee after 32 years of service. Preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Lorene Long, husband Larry Landreth and brother Dwight Long. Survived...
