Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Apr 29, 2019

Gaines Franklin Clabough, age 85 of Knoxville went home to be with the lord on April 29, 2019. He was a minister at KARM and nursing homes for 40 years.He was a loving husband and will be missed very much. Preceded in death by parents Phillip and Katie Clabough and brothers Gene, Paul, and Donald Clabough. He is survived by...

Apr 29, 2019

Patricia Riley Gibson age 70 of Powell, Tennessee passed away April 29,2019 at Fort Sanders Hospital. Patricia was an active member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church for many years. She was an animal lover and had tremendous compassion for others. Patricia was preceded in death by her mother Dorothy Taylor. She is survived by her husband of 42 years Gary...

Apr 28, 2019

Louise Shaw (Bowling) England, 86 of Knoxville, gained her angel wings on Sunday, April 28, 2019. Known as “mamaw” to countless people, she never met a stranger. She loved Jesus and attended church with family and friends when her health allowed. Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Joal Dan England; mother Una Shaw Beeler; step-son Danny England; brothers...

Apr 28, 2019

Barbara Loy Beeler, age 73, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away peacefully at her home April 28, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was a devoted Christian and was loved by many. Barbara never met a stranger, and was always full of joy and willing to help anyone in need. She is preceded in death by her father Arthur Loy and...

Apr 27, 2019

Cheryl Anne Parton, 46, of Heiskell, TN joined her loving father Jesus Christ April 27, 2019 in the comfort of her home. She is preceded in death by her Father Ronald Miskell and Mother Barbra Miskell. Cheryl was a loving woman with many talents; from her majorette days in school; to creating wonderful floral arrangements many which included magnolias her...

Apr 27, 2019

Arthur Fortner, age 79 of Knoxville passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019. He faithfully attended Union Baptist Church. Arthur enjoyed gardening and had a great sense of humor and was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Proceeded in death by parents Jobie and Macie Worley Fortner; father-in-law Emerson Mynatt. Survived by his wife of 47 years Carol Mynatt Fortner; daughter...

Apr 27, 2019

Suzanne Daniel Horner, age 66, of Knoxville, passed away April 27, 2019. She was a member of Faith Promise Church. Survived by husband Hal Horner; children Kellie Haynes (Steven), Wendy Hammonds (Daniel), and Greg Horner; grandchildren Elizabeth Gouffon, Benjamin Hammonds, Seth Hammonds, Nathan Hammonds, Courtney Longmire (Paul), and Mackenzie Chapel (Brandon); former daughter-in-law Kellee Horner. Family will receive friends 5-7PM...

Apr 26, 2019

Wayne Austin, 41, of Knoxville, Tn passed away unexpectantly due to heart complications, at his home in Powell on Friday, April 26th 2019. He was a 1996 graduate of Fulton High School where he was an accomplished student athlete. Wayne’s love of sports began as a young child at Inskip Ballpark and continued throughout his life. He served as Captain...

Apr 26, 2019

James Carson (Jimmie) Gray of Halls, passed away Friday afternoon (April 26, 2019) at his home, just a few days shy of his 88th birthday (May 7th). Jimmie was a devoted husband, father, brother and papaw. He served during the Korean War and was a carpenter by trade. Jimmie enjoyed riding motorcycles, hunting and spending time with his family. His...

Apr 25, 2019

Paul Wayne Dunlap age 60 went to be with Jesus on April 25, 2019. Paul had a passion for racing and it was evident from his loving and supportive racing family and friends. preceded in death by wife, Nancy Dunlap, son, Joseph Dunlap and parents, Brad and Mamie Dunlap. Survivors, fiancé, Norma Rutherford, daughter and son-in-law Jamie and Dewayne Irick,...

Apr 25, 2019

Sandra Kay Oakes Mitchell went on to heaven’s gardens on April 25, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her father, William Boyd Oakes and mother, Ethelene Avo Vaughn. Sandra is survived by her husband of 37 years Randall “Randy” Mitchell and her son, Eric Mitchell. Also left to mourn are sisters, Brenda Pinner...

Apr 25, 2019

Martha Lula Johnson, age 89, passed away April 25, 2019. Retired from UT Medical Center and a member of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by parents Beecher and Nancy Bailey, husband Arthur Johnson, daughter Connie Monday, sister Johnny Ruth (Jake) Hancock, JC Bailey and son in law Mark Gibson. Survived by daughter Patricia Gibson, son Mack (Lousie) Johnson, grandchildren...

Apr 25, 2019

On April 25, 2019, in Knoxville, TN, Arlie Edward “Bud” Church, age 97, entered his well-deserved eternal rest. He was a long-standing member of Knoxville Primitive Baptist Church. He was born in Whitesburg, KY on May 20, 1921. He volunteered for the Army in 1940 where he remained until the end of World War II. His units landed at Utah...

Apr 24, 2019

Harley “Stuart” Garrett, age 88 of Calhoun, Georgia, formerly of Knoxville passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at his residence. He graduated from Central High School, then went to East TN State University where he obtained Bachelor of Science and obtained his Master’s degree in music from Peabody University. He retired from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville as a Cataloging...

Apr 24, 2019

Apr 24, 2019

Madison Michaela "Little Bug" Shelton-Smith, age 22, passed away April 24, 2019. She was a graduate of Austin East High School. Little Bug had a passion for animals, especially her bird Harley and rabbit Tabitha. She loved the Supernatural series. Madison looked forward to attending the TVA&I Fair every year with her father. Preceded in death by Papaw Bobby, Mamaw...

Apr 24, 2019

Carol E. Johnson age 84 of South Knoxville passed away 11:06 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Northhaven Health Care Center. Preceded in death by husband; John Johnson and son; Larry Johnson. U. S. Navy Veteran. Survivors: son; Randy Johnson. Grandsons; Lonnie Johnson and Thomas (Mitzi) Johnson, granddaughter; Jina Johnson, 7 great grandchildren. Family and friends will meet 12:45 p.m....

Apr 24, 2019

Ronnie “Bo” Lewis, age 45, of Knoxville, passed away on April 24, 2019. His first two words were “I Bo”, and the nickname stuck forever. Bo loved Tennessee Football and was an All-American guy. Bo is preceded in death by his “Nona” Bernice Jones/Butler; uncles Jerry Jones and Johnny Jones; and cousin Kerry Brummett. He is survived by daughter Cierra...

Apr 23, 2019

Apr 23, 2019

ߎ…Ronald “Santa” Rayho, age 82 of Seymour, TN, went to meet his Lord & Savior peacefully on 4-22-19. Family is so thankful for the wonderful time spent on that day prior to his heavenly departure. Ronald was best known for his role as Santa throughout many communities in Knoxville. Ronald spent 35 years in the trucking industry and another 13...