Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Betty Jean Tuggle
May 10, 2019
Betty J. Tuggle, age 86, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on May 10, 2019. She worked for Zellweiger Uster and retired from the Steel Workers Union. As a loving and faithful Christian, she worshiped with the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church congregation for over 30 years. She was an artist especially in her sewing and crafts. Betty is...
Michael R. Atkins
May 9, 2019
Michael R. Atkins, age 61, of Knoxville, took his final flight home on May 9, 2019. Preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Fred H. Atkins and Helen M. Atkins and brother Lawrence Gene Atkins. Survived by children Samantha (Frank) Lord and Marcus (Kayla) Atkins; life partner Monica Bailey; brothers Howard (Gail) Atkins, David “Duck” Atkins and special sister-in-law Tammy...
Wayne Dean Dugger
May 8, 2019
Wayne Dugger, age 66, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 8th, 2019; born October 9, 1952 to the late Darrell and Joyce Dugger. Wayne was a loving and devoted husband and father. He loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Fountain City Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Darrell and Joyce Dugger....
Glenn Edward Farrington
May 8, 2019
Glenn E. Farrington, age 84 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord May 8, 2019 at home. Glenn was a gospel singer for 64 years, a choir director at Faithway Baptist Church. He was Master Barber in Fountain City for over 65 years. Preceded in death by parents Zella and George Farrington, wife Shirley Hale Farrington, son Darrell...
Katherine Juanita Hutchison
May 7, 2019
Katherine Juanita “Nene” (Hickman) Hutchison, age 95 of Corryton, passed away on May 7, 2019. She retired from Knox County Food Service, Gibbs High School and Gibbs Elementary School. She was the oldest member of Fairview Baptist Church in Corryton. Preceded in death by her husband, Leroy M. Hutchison (Veteran WW2), parents Ira and Edna Hickman, brothers Bill, Donald, Charles...
Harold Eugene Hundley
May 7, 2019
Harold Eugene Hundley, born on October 17, 1959, passed in peace on May 7, 2019 at Vanderbilt Hospital after a short but devastating illness. Harold was the most honest, sincere and dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He took care of everyone but himself and was truly selfless. He was a good friend and partner to his loving wife Beverly. Harold...
Linda Ruth Smith
May 7, 2019
Linda Ruth Hobbs Smith, age 62, passed away May 7, 2019. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and companion. She was of Baptist faith. She loved bluegrass music, cooking on Rusty’s Chuckwagon and spending time at toy and comic book conventions. She will be missed by so many. She is preceded in death by parents Edward & Edna Hobbs...
Melissa Jane Sharp
May 6, 2019
Melissa Jane Sharp, age 57 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away Monday, May 6, 2019. She is preceded in death by her mother and father Anna Ruth Mowery and Donald Howard Mowery. She is survived by her son Michael Sharp; grandson Christopher Sharp; sisters Michelle Mowery and Cheryl Bishop; brother Scott Mowery; and many nieces and nephews. She was loved dearly...
Marvin Ray Graham
May 6, 2019
Marvin Ray Graham, age 62, passed away May 6, 2019, comfortably at home after battling a long illness. Preceded in death by mother-in-law Norma Harmon; father-in-law George Pinner; and sister-in-law Georgetta Renee Miller. Survived by son Chad (Crystal) Graham; granddaughter Kaylee Graham; special cousin Donna Beeler; brother-in-laws Bill Pinner & Ronald Miller and former wife Karen Graham. In lieu of...
Lillian "Jeannie" Lay
May 5, 2019
Jeannie Lay, age 53 of Knoxville, passed away on May 5, 2019. She was a graduate of Rule High School. She is preceded in death by parents Eugene and Nellie Lay, brother Condon Radford, sisters Patricia Lay, Ann Varner, and Johnnie Bentley. Survived by daughter Tiffany Ravo, son Billy Ravo, grandson Reuben Mullins, sister Connie Radford, brothers Eddie Radford, Alvin...
Margaret Mary Brady
May 5, 2019
Margaret Mary Brady, age 73 of Powell, TN went home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. She was a faithful member of Highland View Baptist Church. Marge was preceded in death by her parents Russell and Ruth Hern; daughter, Debbie; granddaughter, Charlene. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years,...
Virginia Jo Proffitt
May 5, 2019
Virginia “Jo” Proffitt (Wilson), age 90 of Knoxville, passed away on May 5, 2019. She was a long-time member of Lincoln Park Baptist Church where she taught many Sunday School Classes. “Gran Jo” was loved by all that knew her. She loved other people and Jesus until the end. All who knew her shared a special bond with her and...
Wilma Lee Hensley
May 3, 2019
Wilma Lee (Gibson) Hensley, age 77 went to her Heavenly home on the morning of Friday, May 3rd, 2019 at her daughter’s house. Wilma once ran Wilma’s Beauty Shop in her family home. After being stricken with debilitating rheumatoid arthritis, she began keeping children in her home and continued to do that for 15 years. She is preceded in death...
Louise (Buddy) Dezern
May 3, 2019
Louise (Buddy) Dezern, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 3, 2019. She left this world peacefully surrounded by her loving daughters. Louise was a long-time member of Outreach Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Addie Taylor, sons Benjamin (Benny) Dezearn and Dale (Tony) Dezearn, brothers Ben Taylor and Troy...
William E. Mcmurray
May 3, 2019
William E. “Bud” McMurray age 77 of South Knoxville, died peacefully at home on May 3, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. A master jeweler, Bud labored at his craft for nearly 45 years working at several prominent jewelers in the Knoxville area. Preceded in death by parents, William Robert & Helen McMurray; son, William E. Buddy McMurray, Jr.; sister,...
Barbara Jean Greene
May 2, 2019
Barbara Jean Greene, age 56 of Knoxville passed away May 2, 2019. She is preceded in death by father Billy Gene Hamblin. Survived by children Joshua Rogers (Jessica) and Mathew Greene, grandchildren Cassen Rogers, Brody Rogers, Lily Belle Rogers, mother and step-father Jean and Floyd Pemberton, brothers Mark Hamblin (Virgina), Mitchell Pemberton (Wendy), sister Michelle Miller (Dennis), and many nieces,...
Edna Joyce Raper
May 1, 2019
Edna Joyce Raper, age 82, of Knoxville passed away at home. She retired from Levi Strauss after 25 years of service. Loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed working in her vegetable garden and working outside, but most of all she loved spending time with her grandkids. She was preceded in death by daughter Deborah Coaker. She is survived by children...
Jerry Dean Holt
Apr 30, 2019
Jerry Dean Holt Sr., age 40 of Knoxville Tennessee passed away on April 30, 2019. He was preceded in death by his mother Jeannie Smith. He is survived by his wife Helen Holt; sons Landan Ellison, Michael Brown, Jerry Holt Jr., and Noah Holt; daughters Alexis Holt, Kayley Holt, and Abby Reynolds; brothers Timmy and wife Renee, Ronnie and wife...
Donnie Walker
Apr 30, 2019
Donnie Walker, age 57 of Jefferson City, passed away on April 30, 2019. He is preceded in death by wife Angela Walker and mother Delsie Walker. He is survived by daughters Jennifer Spillers (Josh King) and Kayla (Tim) Cisson, 5 granddaughters, and several brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made...
Glen More Lowery
Apr 30, 2019
Glen More Lowery, Sr. age 79 of Knoxville passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019. He was a member of Glen Oaks Baptist Church and also attended Anchor Holds Baptist Church. He was a loving father and grandfather. Preceded in death by wife of 49 years, Carolyn Sue Lowery and brother, LeRoy Lowery. Survived by children; Tammy and John Miller, Donna...
