Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Laverne Ogle Duncan Cantwell
Jun 30, 2020
LaVerne Ogle Duncan Cantwell, age 80, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on June 30, 2020. She loved life and lived it to the fullest. She was always the life of the party, never met a stranger, and was loved by many. She was preceded in death by husbands, Bill Duncan & Ray Cantwell, parents, Bessie Branson...
James Carl Allison
Jun 30, 2020
James Carl Allison, age 86, of Knoxville, died an accidental death June 30, 2020. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving during the Korean Conflict with the 977th Company, Special Weapons Title Division Military Police Infantry Regiment, second enlistment. James was preceded in death by parents, Perry & Rena Allison, daughter, Linda Gail Gross, and step-daughter, Connie West....
Evelyn Gerleen York
Jun 27, 2020
Evelyn Gerleen York of Knoxville, (June 28, 1937 – June 27, 2020) Happy Birthday in Heaven. Preceded in death by parents; James and Eula Hopkins, Daughter; Rosie Elmore and 6 brothers and sisters who are already home to meet her with open arms. Survived by children; Debra Julian, GT and Sherry York. 7 Grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Several nieces...
Tina Renae Austin
Jun 27, 2020
It is with profound sadness we must announce the passing of Tina Gossage Turner Austin, a devoted wife, mother and friend to all she met. She is survived by her Daddy Jimmy “Cotton” (Brenda) Gossage, dedicated husband and love of her life Wyatt Austin, her two sons Chris and Cody, sisters Jill Myers (David), Brandi Smith (Forty Dominguez) and Terra...
Sonya Diane Dixon
Jun 26, 2020
Sonya Diane Dixon, Age 36, Gained her wings on Friday, June 26, 2020. She was born on September 19, 1983. She graduated in 2001 from Union County High School. She was an avid softball player, playing for UCHS, Knoxville Thunder Travel team, and the State Champion Warriors. She loved to sing and had the voice of an angel. She is...
Jimmy Spradling
Jun 26, 2020
Jimmy “Dude or Dugan” Spradling age, 80 of Knoxville, Tn went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2020 from his home at Morning Pointe Assisted Living in Clinton, Tn. Jimmy was known for walking and hitchhiking as well as being a life long resident of Halls Crossroads. Jimmy served 43 years with Tennessee Department of Transportation while thumbing...
Christopher Neal Harrill
Jun 25, 2020
Christopher Neal Harrill, 57 of Knoxville, passed away at UT Hospital on June 25, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. He loved helping others, drives to the mountains and his dogs Kit and Marley. He is survived by his son, Brandon (Amy) Harrill, daughter Jessica Harrill; mother, Peggie (Al) Sherrill; granddaughter, Adalynn; sisters, Pam (John) Davis, Cathy (Don) Perkins;...
Thelma Imogene Seltzer
Jun 24, 2020
Thelma Imogene Chesney Seltzer of Plain View, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at Beverly Park Place after a brief illness on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, after having been blessed to enjoy 97 years of living a truly good and faithful to God life. She has gone to Heaven to be greeted by her loved ones who entered Heaven’s gates before her....
Judy Lynn Vandergriff
Jun 24, 2020
Vandergriff, Judy - age 58, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, following a brief illness surrounded by her husband and children. Judy is survived by her husband John, children Jessica and John Patrick, parents Ralph and Jewel Webster, sister Donna (Earl) Flynn, several nieces and nephews and a host of extended family members. Judy accepted...
William Van Beasley
Jun 24, 2020
William “Bill” V. Beasley, age 79 of Knoxville, passed away June 24, 2020. Bill was a Church of Christ minister for 58 years, and his life revolved around God and his family. Survived by wife of 58 years, Barbara Jean Beasley, sons; William Van Beasley II, R. Titus Beasley, and Thaddeus M. Beasley, 3 sisters, 3 brothers, 3 grandchildren and...
Jennifer A. Jones
Jun 23, 2020
Jennifer A. Jones, age 44, of South Knoxville, passed away suddenly June 23, 2020 at UT Medical Center. She loved to camp, read, and all types of music. Jennifer was preceded in death by father, Michael Harmon, and sister, Melissa Harmon. Survivors include husband, David Jones, daughters, Caitlyn Summers and Kristen Watson, mother, Rebecca Harmon, and sister, Angie Lampkin. The...
Hollis Eugene Smiley
Jun 22, 2020
Hollis Eugene Smiley Jr. (Geno) Born in Knoxville TN May 20th 1962 He knew what loss was at an early age and understood the value of love and family. Traveled the world. Raised a family. Started a company. Worked hard. Loved even harder. Sound. Honest. Humorous. Stubborn. Intelligent. Driven. He is loved so much and so very missed. He is...
Sadie Pauline Jenes
Jun 22, 2020
Sadie Pauline Duncan Jenes age 88, was born May 28, 1932 in Anderson County and went to be with the Lord on June 22, 2020 in Sevierville, TN. She was a devoted member of Hilltop Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by parents Melvin and Martha “Harness” Duncan, husband Rex Jenes, daughter Shelvy Lee Jenes, brothers Joe and Lawrence...
Donald Gregory Haun
Jun 22, 2020
Donald “Greg” Haun, age 56 of East Knoxville passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 at his home. He grew up in Marbledale Baptist Church. Former employee of House Hassen Hardware. Avid NASCAR fan. Preceded in death by parents Donald Alexander Haun and Peggy Jane (Gibson) Haun. Life time companion Debbie Thomas. Survivors: brothers: Mark (Kim) Haun, Tim (Janice) Haun;...
Willard A. Wallace
Jun 21, 2020
Willard Anthony “Tony” Wallace age 58 of Luttrell passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020. A devoted Christian and father. Tony was an incredibly compassionate and generous man always putting others before himself. Preceded in death by parents, Willard and Christine Wallace; twin brother, Lillard Andrew Wallace; brother, Arnold Wallace and an infant brother. Survived by his children, Courtney Russell (Greg)...
David N. Nicholson
Jun 21, 2020
David N. Nicholson, age 73, went home to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully at his home the morning of June 21, 2020. He was a member of New Beverly Baptist Church. He was a very loving husband to his wife of 31 years, and survived by his wife, Barbara Nicholson. Other survivors include: brothers John Nicholson, Bob Nicholson,...
Trent Talmadge Davis
Jun 19, 2020
Trent Talmadge Davis, age 77 of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Gulfport Florida, died surrounded by his loving family on June 19, 2020. Trent was born in Memphis, Tennessee on March 28, 1943, the only child of Clarence and Juanita Davis. He also resided in Hattiesburg, MS until the age of 15 before moving to St. Petersburg, Florida. Trent graduated from...
Otha Ward
Jun 19, 2020
Otha Ward, Jr. age 76 of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord June 19, 2020. He was a dedicated member of Lonsdale United Methodist Church, a wonderful husband, a great dad and the most wonderful, most involved Pappaw there ever was. His grandchildren were his pride and joy, and they thought the world of him. He was a...
Olive G. Lay
Jun 19, 2020
Olive Grae Lay, age 88, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord June 19, 2020. Mrs. Lay was a loving mother, grandmother and a friend. She was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church. Olive was preceded in death by, husband, Fred C. Lay, son, Scott Lay, grandson, Brandon Birchfield, parents, Albert & Myrtle Lay, son-in-law, Wesley Poe, and...
Deanna C. Farley
Jun 17, 2020
Deanna C. Farley age 44 of Maynardville passed away on June 17, 2020. She was preceded in death by spouse Randy Sparks and her grandparents. She is survived by parents Elmer and Tina Shoemaker, and Jerry Downey; children Dylan (Ammie) Sparks, Eddie (Chasity) Burton, Tina Humphrey and Brandon Sparks; grandchildren Abel, Cora and Jace; brother Timmy (Cecilia) Shoemaker; sister Sherry...
