Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Bryon Edward Bailey
Aug 31, 2019
Bryon Edward Bailey, age 49 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, August 31, 2019. Bryon was a faithful member of Dutch Valley Baptist church. He leaves behind his mother Patsy Bailey, grandmother Frances Beeler, daughter Morgan Bailey, sisters Jamey Bailey & Heather Perry; brothers James, Brent and Matthew Bailey; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins....
Imogene Manning Mcginnis
Aug 31, 2019
Imogene Manning McGinnis, of Knoxville, age 88, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019, after a lengthy illness. She was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church in Grainger County. She was employed for many years at various banks in Knoxville and Oak Ridge and enjoyed decorating birthday cakes for friends and family. Preceded in death by husband of 64 years...
Shawn Hawkins Smith
Aug 29, 2019
Shawn Hawkins Smith was born on July 3, 1996. Throughout Shawn’s life he always had a fascination with nature, machines, and art. In his youth Shawn would spend time drawing in sketchbooks as a way to express his emotions, interests, and unique perspective on the world. In his spare time he also tinkered with machines in an attempt to better...
Melba Elizabeth Burnette
Aug 29, 2019
Melba Elizabeth (Bowling) Burnette, age 88 of Karns, passed away at 2:31pm Thursday, August 29, 2019 at The Groves at Oak Ridge. She was an avid bowler and yard sale queen. Preceded in death by husband, Ted S. Burnette; daughter, Mollie Lisa Russell (Lloyd Jerry); son, Theodore “Jeff” (Karen) Burnette; brother, Gene Bowling; sisters, Mary Ruth Blackstock & Ramona Ogle;...
Helen Hansard Steele
Aug 29, 2019
Helen Marie (Hansard) Steele, born July 7, 1927, passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, August 29, 2019. She was a member of Alice Bell Baptist Church and Arema Chapter Eastern Star. She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years Clarence Everette Steele, Jr., parents Prior Christian Hansard & Sarah Edna Byrd Hansard, brothers; Prior...
Robert "Dean" Maples
Aug 28, 2019
Robert “Dean” Maples, age 61 of Halls, began his new journey on August 28, 2019. He was a graduate of Halls High School Class of 1976. Dean was a veteran of the U.S. Navy stationed on the U.S.S. America. He is preceded in death by his father Dan “Buddy” Maples; and brother Michael “Doyle” Maples. Dean is survived by his...
Charles Ray Gresham
Aug 27, 2019
Charlie “Smilin’ Charlie” Gresham, age 83, passed away August 27, 2019. He was a veteran and served as a firefighter for the United States Navy. He was also owner of Davis Motor Company. He is preceded in death by wife Wanda Gresham, parents Willie & Bonnie Gresham and several brothers & sisters. He is survived by son Chris Gresham and...
Otis Inman Beal, Jr.
Aug 21, 2019
Otis Beal, Jr., age 79 of Knoxville, passed away at 6:45pm on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was retired from KCDC. He was a member of Fountain City Presbyterian Church and the Good News Sunday School Class. Otis was preceded in death by his parents, Otis, Sr. and Ona Beal; daughter, Tina Beal...
Barbara Jeanne Maginnis
Aug 21, 2019
Barbara Jeanne “Bobbie” Maginnis passed away at her home on August 21, 2019. Preceded in death by husband James J. Maginnis and beloved cat of 17 years Angelo Winston. Survived by brother Walter (Kathy) Engle of North Carolina; son Michael (Jennifer) of Jasper, GA; daughter Sherry (Kathy) of Knoxville. Special thanks to Avalon Hospice and caregivers Gail and Wendy. Family...
Tracy Jill Soulby
Aug 20, 2019
Tracy Marston Soulby, age 55, went home to be with the Lord on August 20, 2019. She was born on August 28, 1963, in Nashville. Tracy had a zest for life, a joyful heart and an outgoing personality. Her smile was beautiful and contagious. She is survived by her mother, Betty Marston Stanley; father, Allen Marston; sisters, Kimberly Marston Holt...
David Brett Robinson
Aug 20, 2019
Brett Robinson, age 54 of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on August 20th, 2019. He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father Charles David Robinson, wife Karah Robinson, and son Jeremy Robinson. He is survived by daughter Tiffany Robinson, mother Lolly Robinson, sister Vickie Russell (Tony), and grandsons Joseph, Zachary and Jayden....
James Edward Inman
Aug 20, 2019
INMAN, James Edward “Ed”, age 74, passed away unexpectedly early Tuesday morning at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He attended Fulton High School in Knoxville and went on to earn certificates in welding and forklift operation from Tennessee Technical School. He was employed with Norfolk Southern Railway for many years before retiring from there. Watching football was one of his...
Kenneth Ray Gross, Jr.
Aug 19, 2019
Kenneth (Kenny) Ray Gross, Jr. - "Pookie" or "Ken Ray" to his family - 28 of Knoxville, passed away the morning of August 19, 2019 at UT Medical Center. Born July 6, 1991 in Knoxville, he was the son of Kenneth Gross and Maggie Marlow. He is survived by his paternal grandmother, Betsy Davis; siblings, Robert Shelton and his wife...
Donna Kay Collier
Aug 18, 2019
Donna Kay Collier, age 67, of Heiskell, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Norris Health and Rehab Center. She was a member of Freeway Church of God. She is preceded in death by parents Charles and Christine Sinard; and brother Charles Terry Sinard. She is survived by husband of 37 years Horton Collier;...
Walter Michael Darden
Aug 18, 2019
Walter Michael Darden, age 76, passed away August 18, 2019. Mike was a plumber by trade for over 50 years. He loved fishing and his time on the lake. Preceded in death by parents; father Walter James Darden and mother Florida Mae Darden, sister Judy Darden. He is survived by daughter Sherri Darden, sons; Mike Darden (Peggy), Jody Darden and...
David Bryant Lay
Aug 17, 2019
Dr. David Bryant Lay, age 69, of Knoxville went to be with His Lord on Saturday, August 17, 2019. He was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church. A devoted follower of Christ, David had been an ordained pastor for 47 years, pastoring churches in several states. He had been on staff at Knox Area Rescue Ministries for the last...
Guy William Merritt
Aug 15, 2019
Guy William Merritt, age 67 of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019. He was an accomplished athlete throughout his entire life. He attended West High School and graduated from Farragut High School in 1970. He later attended Roane State Community College. He served his country with distinction in the United States Army for 28 years, starting with a tour...
Opal Pearl Weaver
Aug 13, 2019
Opal Weaver passed away on August 13, 2019. Throughout her life she loved working in her flowers, feeding the birds, and watching college sports, but most of all spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, Corum and Lorraine Rutherford, she was preceded in death by her son, Trent A. Weaver in 2017. She is survived by her...
Mary Christine Seiber
Aug 12, 2019
Mary C. Seiber, age 81, of Knoxville, passed away August 12, 2019. Preceded in death by parents Charles and Dovie Renfro; son John D. Byrd; 1 brother; 2 sisters. Survived by son Danny Seiber; grandsons John T. Byrd and Robert L. Byrd; as well as several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet 2:45PM Thursday at Lynnhurst Cemetery for...
Kimberly Renee Foster
Aug 11, 2019
Kimberly Renee Foster, age 49, of Halls Crossroads, born September 28, 1969 in Knoxville, Tennessee, and passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 in a tragic accident with the love of her life. She was a member of Inskip Baptist Church and employed by Hayes Pipe Supply for 27 years. Kimberly loved spending time at the beach with her family. She...
