Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Brian L. Gardiner
Sep 25, 2019
Brian L. Gardiner, age 41, passed away on September 25, 2019 unexpectedly in his sleep at his residence. He was born on September 3, 1978 in LaFollette, TN to Carolyn Webster. He loved all things outdoors and always helped anybody that needed it. He met the love of his life, Courtney Bryan and had two children, Kaylynn and Isaac Gardiner...
Jean Brown
Sep 25, 2019
Jean Clendenen Brown, our loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away peacefully in the early hours of September 25, 2019, in Watkinsville, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents Clifford H. and Grace Anders Clendenen, her husband of 66 years, Herbert Lee Brown, and brother Clifford H. (Pip) Clendenen, Jr. Survived by her loving brother Wallace E....
Wayne Elmer Mccloud
Sep 25, 2019
Wayne Elmer McCloud age 78 passed away the morning of Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Ft. Sanders Regional with his family by his side. He was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church in Corryton. Wayne was a thirty third degree mason belonging to Fountain City Lodge #244 F & AM. Retired from the KUB Water department after 39 years...
Neva Lorine Smith
Sep 24, 2019
Neva Lorine Gideon Smith, age 84, passed away September 24, 2019. She was a member of Tekoa Baptist Church. She liked to collect antiques. Preceded in death by husband Robert Smith Sr. and children Billy Joe and Sharon Marie Smith. Survived by children Brenda O’Neal, Jay Byron, Robert Buel Smith Jr., Jackie Wayne, and Joe Smith Jr.; 11 grandchildren; 2...
James Denver Partin
Sep 23, 2019
James Denver Partin, 80, has been set free from the cruelty of dementia, and he is now home with his Savior, Jesus Christ. He is preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Doris Helen Roberts Partin, of Knoxville, TN; parents, Smith & Nannie Partin; brother, Rev. Horace Partin; sisters, Helen Partin & Faye Lindsay, all of Williamsburg, KY....
Bennie West
Sep 23, 2019
Bennie West, age 91, went to be with the Lord on September 23, 2019. He was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. Bennie was an avid outdoorsman; he loved to hunt, fish and garden. He was also a dedicated mechanic and farmer. Preceded in death by sons Danny Eugene West and John Phillip West; parents John and Lina West;...
Lucy Claudine Abbott
Sep 22, 2019
Lucy Claudine Abbott (Deanie), age 74 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on September 22, 2019. She will always be remembered for the love and dedication to her children. She is preceded in death by parents Thomas & Josie Walker; husband Art Abbott; daughter Pamela; son Tony; siblings Earl, Jerry, Anna, Betty, Mabel, and...
Raymond Fred Spires
Sep 21, 2019
Raymond Fred Spires, Sr of Knoxville born on May 11, 1943, went to be with his heavenly father on Saturday, September 21, 2019. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a beloved member of the Moose Lodge #1560 where he enjoyed spending time with his many friends and serving as a trustee. He was preceded in death by his...
Jerry Douglas Ellis
Sep 20, 2019
Jerry Douglas Ellis, age 82, of Knoxville passed away on September 20, 2019. He was a member of Greenway Baptist Church and worked at Tennessee Florist Supply. Preceded in death by parents William Crockett and Letha Ellis; step-mother Rosalie Ellis; brothers Amos Ellis, Arvil Ellis, Carl Ellis, Clyde Ellis, Robert Ellis and Donald Ellis; sisters Betty Ellis & Bonnie Ottinger;...
Jonathan R. Floyd
Sep 20, 2019
Jonathan “Johny” R. Floyd age 66 of Knoxville, passed away at 11:05am on Friday, September 20, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a member of North Knoxville Baptist Church. Johny belonged to Burlington Masonic Lodge #763 F&AM, Kerbela Shriners, and Royal Order of the Wefts. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Debbie McBee Floyd;...
Thelma Elizabeth Neff Bailey
Sep 20, 2019
Our Loving mother, Thelma Elizabeth Neff Bailey “Granny”, age 90, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on September 20, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents Lee and Ruth Neff of Knoxville, TN, her late husband of 66 years, Earl Bailey, brother Bob Neff, and sisters Maxine Tipton and Dorothy Ridenour. Survived by...
Donald Ray Cardwell
Sep 20, 2019
Donald Ray Cardwell, age 82 of Seymour, passed away on September 20, 2019 at West Hills Hospice. He retired from Knox County School System as an electrician. Donald was a Unites States Air Force veteran and served in the Air National Guard during the Berlin Crisis where he received 2 medals. He was a lifetime member of Island Home Baptist...
Erik Zachary Ernest Phillips
Sep 20, 2019
Erik Zachary Ernest Phillips, age 29 of South Knoxville, passed away suddenly Friday, September 20, 2019. Employed as a chef at Balter Beer Works. He was an avid skate boarder and spent his non-working hours at Tyson Skate Park. He loved hanging out with his friends and skate boarding friends. Preceded in death by father; Eric Phillips, brother; Isaiah Seiber,...
Sheila Moore Reynolds
Sep 20, 2019
Sheila Moore Reynolds, age 62, passed away on September 20, 2019 after 2 years on hospice battling COPD. She was surrounded by her family when heaven gained a new angel. Sheila loved life and never met a stranger. Her beautiful personality and infectious laughter and smile will be missed by many. Preceded in death by her mother, Colleen Catlett; brother,...
Betty Jo Marsh Lamb Jones
Sep 19, 2019
Betty Jo Marsh Lamb Jones age 87 of Fountain City went to be with the her Lord Thursday, September 19, 2019 at her family home. Member of Northwest Church of God and formerly Burlington Church of God. Preceded in death by Parents; Frank and Ethel Marsh, 4 Children; Robert, Carol Ann, Rebecca Jo and Russ Lamb. Brothers; Phil and Frank...
Michael Victor Ervin
Sep 18, 2019
Michael Victor Ervin age 55 of Strawberry Plains passed away 10:40 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He enjoyed traveling, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and Bike Week. He loved spending time with his family, friends and especially his grandchildren. Preceded in death by father; Ralph Ervin, sister; Lisa Ervin, cousins; Rex and Shane...
Hampton Mcmahan
Sep 17, 2019
Hampton McMahan, age 94 of Maynardville, TN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. He was a WWII Army Veteran and received a Purple Heart for his outstanding service to his country. Preceded in death by wife Laura McMahan; parents Reverend Harvey and Easter McMahan; brothers Pete Hayes and Hubert McMahan; sister Meryl Ward. Survived by...
Carolyn Jewell Marcum
Sep 17, 2019
Carolyn Marcum, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. Preceded in death by Daddy Rev. Leon Dawson, Momma Mabel Dawson, brother Doyle, and husband Dalvis Marcum. Survived by sons Tony (Brenda), Robbie (Christy), daughter Tammy, 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, sister Loretta Foster. Family will receive friends 6:00-8:00pm Friday, September 20, 2019, at Redemption...
Stanley P. Buckner
Sep 16, 2019
Stanley P. Buckner, age 67 of Knoxville, passed away on September 16, 2019. He retired from ORNL after 31 years of service. Stanley’s passions were trout fishing, he loved the mountain streams, scenic drives, but above all he was a true family man. He truly enjoyed life. He is preceded in death by his parents Harley and Dorothy Buckner. He...
