Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Ronald E. Jones
Oct 12, 2019
Ron Jones, age 66 of Heiskell, TN, went to be with the Lord on October 12, 2019. Ron was a hardworking family man who also loved to hunt. Ron was loved by many and will be missed dearly. He was preceded in death by father Horace Jones. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Arvetta Jones; mother...
Belva Gertrude Walton
Oct 11, 2019
Belva Walton, age 97, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 11, 2019. She was saved when she was 11 years old and lived a Christian life. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. Belva was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Lucy Dunsmore; sister, Roberta Thomas; brothers, Virgil and Clyde Dunsmore; first...
Richard Franklin Branch, Sr.
Oct 10, 2019
Richard Franklin Branch, Sr. “Deadman”, age 74 of Strawberry Plains, passed away peacefully at his home on October 10, 2019. He was born on March 30, 1945. Preceded in death by parents James D. and Gladys Branch, siblings James D. Branch Jr., Michael Branch and Joyce Branch. Survived by his wife of 43 years, Shelby Blair Branch; children, Richard F....
Allen Wayne Conard
Oct 8, 2019
Allen Wayne Conard, 67, of Corryton, Tennessee, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Allen was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and a long-time employee of Knox Porcelain. He is preceded in death by Step-Son, Vann Keys; and Parents, Claude A. Conard and Thelma Robertson Conard. Allen is survived...
Archie Lee Russell
Oct 6, 2019
Rev. Archie L Russell age 74 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 6, 2019. Rev. Russell pastored many Baptist churches over the years. He loved to pick and sing gospel bluegrass. He just loved singing, preaching and his grandkids. Preceded in death by parents Clayton and Ruth Russell, Brothers; Bill, Bob and Jimmy. He is...
Jb Capps
Oct 6, 2019
JB Capps, age 89, passed away October 6, 2019. He was a Korean War Veteran, as well as, a lifetime Tile Mason. Preceded in death by wife Cleo Capps; parents James H. Capps and Frances Capps; brothers James R. Capps and Raymond Doyle Vance. JB is survived by his only son Doug Capps. The family would like to thank everyone...
Brandon Derrick Dalton
Oct 6, 2019
Brandon Derrick Dalton, born August 9, 1986 at Morristown Hamblen Hospital, lost his battle with addiction on October 6, 2019 at 8:34am at the age of 33. He attended Cherokee High School in Rogersville, TN. Brandon was saved and baptized at Fisher Creek Baptist Church on December 11, 2005. He took great pride in being a father to his three...
Brandon Lee Oaks
Oct 5, 2019
Brandon Lee Oaks, 26, of Knoxville, TN passed away suddenly Saturday, October 5, 2019. Preceded in death by paternal grandfather Paul Oaks and maternal grandparents James and Eleanor Parrott. Brandon’s bright light will be greatly missed by his parents Fred Lee Oaks and Kathy Parrott Oaks, both of Knoxville, TN and half-brother Chris Sheckles, paternal grandmother Doris Rogers, Largo, FL,...
Sammy Franklin Graham
Oct 4, 2019
Sammy Franklin Graham, age 53 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord and his mom on October 4, 2019. He is preceded in death by his mother, Wilma Graham; brother, Junior Graham; and sister, Katherine Wood. He is survived by his wife Tonya White; sons, James Hatcher, Sam Graham, Wayne Graham, Willie Graham and Michael Graham; several grandchildren; father,...
Betty Jane Sharp
Oct 4, 2019
Betty Jane Loy Sharp, age 92 of Corryton, passed away at 12:45 am on Friday, October 4, 2019, at the family home. She was a member of Clapps Chapel United Methodist Church where she had been very active as a Sunday School Teacher, Bible School Teacher and sang in the choir for many years. She was a graduate of the...
Judy Pleasant
Oct 4, 2019
Judy Pleasant passed away at home on October 4, 2019. She was a beloved mother and grandmother. She is survived by daughter Rosey Needham and grandchildren Whitney & Kyle Needham. Per Judy’s request there will not be a funeral service. A celebration of life may be held at a later date. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to...
Bryan Mcdaniel
Oct 2, 2019
Bryan “Austin” McDaniel, age 21 of East Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2019. He attended Gibbs High School, and was employed by Lewelling Excavating and Volunteer Landscaping. He is survived by mother; Karrieann Caruthers, father; Charles Bryan McDaniel, sister; Hailey McDaniel, daughter; Eleanor Kennedy and her mother; Ashleigh Johnston; godfather; Jerry (Callie) McCrary, godmother; Sherri Pressley, godbrother; Zack McCrary,...
Brenda Joyce Taylor Williams
Oct 1, 2019
Brenda Joyce Taylor Williams passed away on October 1, 2019 at 5:45 p.m. Heaven has gained a beautiful angel. She loved spending time with family and loved her grandkids and great grandkids more than anything. She has been reunited with her mother Mammie Ellen Taylor; brother Danny Taylor; niece Tina Mount, and ex-love Douglas Hurst. She is survived by daughters...
Reva Jean Jones
Sep 30, 2019
Reva Jean Jones, of Knoxville, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, September 30, 2019. Reva loved her family with all her heart, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also loved having good times with her friends and her church. She loved to travel and had visited all of the United States except Oklahoma. She had been...
Patricia Diane Green
Sep 29, 2019
Patricia Diane Green, age 66, of Knoxville, passed away on September 29, 2019. She enjoyed reading and loving on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brother Robert Green, father Elmo Bud Green, and Mother Wanda Marie Green. She is survived by daughter Dawn Michelle Hilgerson, sons; Jay Hugh Green III and Eric Shane Green, grandchildren Bradley...
Charlotte Ann (Walker) Corum
Sep 28, 2019
Charlotte Ann (Walker) Corum, 59 of Maynardville, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 9:23pm. Preceded in death by father Robert E. Walker Sr. and father-in-law Melvin Corum. Survived by husband Greg; daughter and husband Tiffany and Jason Thompson; sons Robbie and wife Gail and Billy Corum; step-son Nathan Corum; grandson, the light of her eye, Adam; mother Ruth P....
Ralph F. Brown
Sep 28, 2019
Ralph F. Brown, age 72, of Knoxville, passed away September 28, 2019. He was a mechanic and loved driving his truck for 38 years. He was a family man and a very loving grandfather. Preceded in death by son Vernon Scott “Scotty” Brown and step-son James Copeland. Survived by wife of 42 years Patricia Brown; daughter LaRonna Warden; step-daughters Sherry...
Rebecca Manuel-King
Sep 27, 2019
Rebecca “Ann” Manuel-King, age 65, of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on September 27, 2019. She enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles. Preceded in death by parents Henry “Bud” and Shirley Manuel; and brother-in-law Leonard Nelson. She is survived by husband Gary “Joe” King; son Tommy King (Patricia); daughter Barbara “Sissy” Sweet (Eddie); grandsons Joseph Sweet, Joshua and...
Glenn Richard Beeler
Sep 27, 2019
Glenn Richard Beeler, age 83 of Halls Crossroads, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 27, 2019. He was retired from AT&T after 39 years of service. He is pre-deceased by his parents, Troy and Opal Irick Beeler. Glenn is survived by his wife of 61 years, Peggy Crippen Beeler; his children and their families: Kim and Wayne Jackson (Charlie and...
Harold Douglas Miller
Sep 25, 2019
Harold Douglas Miller, age 75 of North Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at North Knoxville Medical Center. He worked at Pepsi for 15 years as a salesman before moving to Krispy Kreme Donuts as a salesman where he retired. Harold was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his parents Hubert and Hattie Miller, as...
