Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Carolyn Elaine Mabry Mccollum
Sep 13, 2019
Carolyn Elaine Mabry McCollum age 67 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on September 13, 2019, while surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, Nancy Gregory and Walter Mabry; brothers, Larry Mabry and Kenneth Mabry; grandson, Nicholas McCollum. Survived by son, Michael McCollum (Brandy); daughters, Jennifer Justice (Michael) and Talissa Runyon (Aaron);...
Robert Michael Lewis
Sep 13, 2019
Robert Michael Lewis born October 30, 1950 and passed away on September 13, 2019. The world has lost one of its precious lights that shined and had a very positive influence on many people. Mike was the first born child to Edgar B. and Martha B. Lewis, in a time when the world didn’t spin so fast. His father was...
Robert William Phibbs
Sep 13, 2019
Robert “Bob” William Phibbs, Jr. age 66 of Fountain City passed away Friday, September 13, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. He was a graduate of Fulton High School and retired from Hot Rod Barn. Attended St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by Son; Robert Jason Phibbs, father; Robert William Phibbs, Sr. and Sister; Macy Montgomery. Survivors;...
Doris June Phillips
Sep 13, 2019
Doris June Phillips, she was born December 29, 1943 and passed away September 13, 2019. She is resting in the arms of Jesus. Preceded in death by parents Kyle and Gladys Bowling, siblings Robert Bowling, Wayne Bowling, Donnie Bowling, Bonnie Humphrey, Mary Evans, Janice Moody and Peggy McCarter. Survived by son Johnny Hopper, sister Penny Rogers several nieces, nephews and...
Jerry Lynn Sellers
Sep 12, 2019
Jerry Lynn Sellers of Corryton, formerly of Powell, passed away peacefully into his Heavenly Father’s arms on Thursday, September 12, 2019, with his loving family by his side. He was born August 29, 1938. He was a faithful member of Sharon Baptist Church for over 60 years. He was preceded in death by parents William Thomas Sellers and Mary Margaret...
Paul Arnold Lacy
Sep 11, 2019
Paul Arnold Lacy, born September 11, 1933, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2019. He received the beautiful blessing of celebrating his 86th birthday with his wife and Jesus in Heaven. Paul has lived and served in the Norwood Community for the majority of his life. Paul began serving others with his gift of repairing anything and everything. He was...
Virginia Lee Ezell
Sep 11, 2019
Virginia Lee Ezell, age 86, passed away September 11, 2019. She retired from Central High School Food Service Division after 23 years. Preceded in death by husbands Aaron Morgan and James Ezell Jr., parents Hugh and Lena Mae Green, brother Billy Green, sisters Betty Combs and Lou England, and stepson Jimmy Ezell. Survived by daughters Linda (Wayne) Summers, Sharon Morgan...
Coy Lee Shepherd
Sep 10, 2019
Coy Lee Shepherd, age 86, passed away on September 10, 2019. The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00pm, Thursday, at Temple Baptist Church with funeral service to follow at 7:00pm, Dr. Clarence Sexton, Rev. Ray Shepherd and Rev. Roger Hillard officiating. Family and friends will meet 10:45, Friday, at Jellico Creek Baptist Church Cemetery for interment at 11:00am. In lieu of...
William Grant Sammons
Sep 9, 2019
William Grant “Bill” Sammons, age 88, passed away September 9, 2019. He was a member of Meridian Baptist Church. Bill was also a member of Sevier Masonic Lodge #334 and Kerbela Shriners. Bill was a veteran of the US Army. He retired from the post office after 40 years of service. He loved to travel, watch old movies and tinker...
Geraldine Sweet
Sep 9, 2019
Geraldine Ward Sweet age 72 of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on September 9, 2019. She was preceded in death by loving husband of many years Lloyd E. Sweet. She is survived by her children Teresa Banks (Enoch) and Eddie Sweet (Barbara), grandchildren Joseph Sweet, Jordan Banks, Jason Banks and Jana Banks. Family will receive friends 11:00am...
E. Laverne Wilkerson
Sep 8, 2019
E. LaVerne Wilkerson age 91 of Knoxville, Tennessee was received into the presence of her Lord Jesus on Sunday, September 8, 2019 as she peacefully slept. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Welcoming her into the Kingdom are parents Winfred and Iva Nunn; sister Wanda Nunn; daughters Kathy Wilkerson Rowden and Cindy Wilkerson Bryant; and grandson Dennis Carson...
Randall Clay Macklin
Sep 8, 2019
Randall Clay Macklin, born December 24, 1961, passed away suddenly September 8, 2019. Randall was a brick and block mason for over 35 years. He was owner of Macklin Masonry. He was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend. He is preceded in death by his parents Junior & Charlotte Macklin and sister Charl Macklin. Survived by brother Dennis Macklin,...
Dustin Earl Bates
Sep 7, 2019
Dustin “Cotton” Earl Bates, age 27 of Strawberry Plains, passed away on September 7, 2019. Dustin was a beloved son, grandson, uncle and soon to be father. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Eddie and Wanda Bates and grandfather, Clifford Hensley. He is survived and will be greatly missed by his parents, Charles “Chad” Bates and Misty Hobbs; stepfather, Jesse...
Jakob Danniel Creswell
Sep 5, 2019
Jakob Danniel Creswell, age 33, of Knoxville passed-away suddenly in his home on September 5, 2019. He is survived by his daughter, Desiree Makayla, Father Arthur Creswell, Jr., Mother and Step-Father, Sharon and Bryan Hicks, Grandmothers, Margaret Creswell and Iva Dann, Half Sisters, Emilee Myers, Darby & Nora Swanson, Nephew Jayden Atchley, and a large number of aunts, uncles, cousins...
Charles Thomas Maples
Sep 5, 2019
Charles (Sonny) T. Maples, Sr., age 77, departed this life peacefully at his home on September 5, 2019. He was born October 13, 1941 and was a member of Salem Baptist Church and a graduate of Halls High School, Class of 1959. Charles met and married the love of his life for 59 years, Julia (Judy) Ann Maples, in 1960....
Barbara Maner Hall
Sep 5, 2019
Barbara Maner Hall, age 85, of Knoxville, passed away on September 5, 2019. She was a longtime member of Sharon Baptist Church. She loved her church and Sunday School Class. She enjoyed working in her garden. She was a devoted wife, helpful and loving mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by husband Charles W. Hall; Parents Roy and...
Gladys Murphy
Sep 4, 2019
Gladys Murphy, age 89 of Knoxville, passed away on September 4, 2019. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Gladys had been a nurse for 20 years. She enjoyed helping people as well as gardening. Gladys is preceded by parents Joe and Dicey Abner; husband Herbert Murphy; children Patrick Murphy, Patricia Zaffle, and Phyllis Murphy. She is survived...
Charles Luther Elbell
Sep 4, 2019
Charles Luther Elbell age 80 of Knoxville passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Member of the Methodist Faith. He loved his family and giving to others. He was the owner of NuLook Painting Company. Preceded in death by parents; Luther and Charity Elbell. Sister; Carol “Sue” Cox. Brother; Marlyn Elbell and son; Rickey Luther Elbell who died on March 4,...
George Ella Rogers
Sep 2, 2019
George Ella Rogers age 90, of Corryton, passed away 6:40 a.m. Monday, September 02, 2019 at Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab. She attended Clapps Chapel United Methodist Church for many years and was a member of the Corryton O.E.S. #337 for over 50 years. Daughter of the late Calvin and Martha Thomas Wolfenbarger, Sr. Preceded in death by parents,...
