Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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...
John Franklin Chesher
Sep 16, 2019
John Franklin Chesher, age 77, passed away September 16, 2019. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the US Army. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. John enjoyed fishing, always had a good humor about him, was tough as nails and had a huge heart. He loved his “Pete” with all his heart. John...
Faye R. Webster
Sep 16, 2019
Faye R. Webster, age 85, gained her wings in the early morning hours of Monday, September 16, 2019. She was a member of North Knoxville Baptist Church. Retired seamstress from Levi’s after 20 years and then went on to work 10 more years in the Central High School cafeteria. She lived at Broadway Towers for 10 years and had many...
Stephen Wayne Thompson
Sep 15, 2019
Stephen W. Thompson, beloved father, son, brother and grandfather, age 64 of Powell, passed away on Sunday September 15, 2019 after a 14-month battle with colon cancer. He was preceded in death by his father Wayne W. Thompson; nephew Nicholas Shorter; brother-in-law John Waldrop; and great-nephew JoshuaJohn Waldrop. Stephen is survived by his beloved mother Dimple Thompson; his four loving...
Hollis C. Petty
Sep 15, 2019
Hollis C. Petty Jr., age 94, of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home on Sunday, September 5, 2019. Hollis was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle. Hollis was born in Knoxville, TN the oldest son of the late Hollis C. Petty Sr. and the late Lillian Thomas Petty. He was also preceded in...
Carolyn Ghormley
Sep 14, 2019
Carolyn Milligan Ghormley, age 75, of Pikeville, KY., passed from this life, Saturday, September 14, 2019. Carolyn was born August 10, 1944 in Knoxville, TN., to the late Franklin and Bessie “Smith” Milligan. Besides both parents, she is preceded in death by siblings, Judy (Jim) Lamon and Terry Milligan. Carolyn is survived by her loving spouse, Michael DeGeorge; daughter, Lisa...
