Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Ray Bobby Whitaker
Aug 3, 2019
Ray Bobby Whitaker, age 77 of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019. He retired from TVA. Preceded in death by parents Tom and Louise Whitaker; brothers, Billy and Robert; and sisters, Elsie and Ruby. Survived by wife of 49 years, Judy Whitaker; sister Nancy Ellis (Richard); son Gary Whitaker (Missy); daughter Connie Kelley (Aaron); grandchildren: Phillip Whitaker (Chelsey),...
Samual Randolph Hickman
Aug 3, 2019
Samual “Sam” Hickman, age 64 of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019. He will be remembered for his ready smile and friendliness. Sam never met a stranger and will be sorely missed by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Albert Hickman, infant brother, Earnest Hickman and brother, Lawrence Hickman. He...
Henry Howard Farrington
Aug 2, 2019
Henry Howard Farrington, age 86, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019. Howard was born December 11, 1932 to Walter and Agnes Farrington. He was of Baptist faith and was Deacon and member of Valley Grove Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by parents Walter and Agnes Farrington; brother R.L. Farrington; and grandsons Nathan W. Farrington and John Howard Rader....
Novella Sharits
Aug 1, 2019
Novella Womac Sharits, 90, of Knoxville, TN passed away on August 1, 2019. Novella was born on March 8, 1929. Devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Faithful in her devotion to God and steadfast by her husband's side as pastor's wife at Black Oak Ridge Baptist, Glenwood Baptist, Galilee Baptist, Scottish Pike Missionary Baptist and Cove Mont Baptist in...
Georgia Reneau
Aug 1, 2019
Georgia Louise Hodge Reneau, age 83, went to be with her husband and Lord and Savior on August 1, 2019. She was a long-time member of Roseberry Baptist Church. She proudly served as a nurse for over 30 years. She is preceded in death by her husband Earl Reneau; parents Zenard and Zenna Hodge; sisters Edith Dodson, Sylvia Dyke, and...
Janice Sue Lawson
Jul 31, 2019
Janice Sue Lawson, age 79 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on July 31, 2019. Preceded in death by children Dennis, Danny, David, and Darlene, and grandchildren Bryan and Julia. Survived by daughters Donna and Susan, grandchildren Jacky, Greg, Sonya, Darrell, Lucinda, and Candace, 23 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren, and special nephew Mike Walker. The family...
Mona Faye Newton
Jul 31, 2019
Mona Faye (Edwards) Newton passed away suddenly Wednesday, July 31 at the age of 72. She was preceded in death by son David Wayne Newton and parents John and Melba Edwards. She is survived by husband David Newton; sons Kevin Sherrod, Todd (Missy) Newton; grandson Jeremy Newton; granddaughters Kara (Cameron) Holloway, Ashley Newton, Briley Newton; great granddaughter Bailey Holloway; special...
Marie Braden
Jul 31, 2019
Marie Breeden Braden, age 75, passed away on July 31, 2019. She was a member of American Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her first husband Harrell “Bruz” Burgin; daughter, Sandra Burgin; and parents, Ruby and Lon Hayes. She is survived and will be greatly missed by her husband of 22 years, William Braden; daughter, Angi Burgin (Dominick...
Miranda Faye Harness
Jul 30, 2019
Miranda Faye Harness, age 34, went to be with the lord on July 30, 2019. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Albert and Mamie Harness and Edd and Zella Olinger; cousin, Braden Allen Murr; aunts, Zannie Faye Hicks, Cindy Harness, Brenda Sue Harness and Doralee Harness; uncles, Marvin Carroll and Jimmy Olinger. She is survived and will be...
Tracy Crain
Jul 30, 2019
Tracy Crain, age 58, passed away July 30, 2019. Tracy had a big personality and an even bigger heart. She loved people; she never met a stranger. She was always full of cheer and smiles. Tracy loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She will be forever loved and forever missed. Preceded in death by parents Bill Brown and Bernice Pique;...
June Helen Lambert
Jul 29, 2019
June Walker Lambert, age 94, of Knoxville, Tennessee went to be with the lord on July 29th 2019. Ms. June was a devout Christian woman whom never wavered in her faith and who also was dedicated to her grandsons Jeremy and Jacob. She was preceded in death by her husband Dick Lambert, son Rick Lambert, and daughter Leslie Mills. She...
Jennetta Marie Sawyers
Jul 29, 2019
Jennetta Marie Sawyers, age 72, went to be with the Lord on July 29, 2019. Jennetta was a loving mother and sister. She is preceded in death by parents Leslie Sawyers and Zetta Gross; granddaughter Chelsea Kirkland; sister Letha Teague; and brother Melvin Sawyers. She is survived by brother Eddie Sawyers and wife Nancy; sons Bobby Nelson, Jr. and wife...
Barbara Ogle Mitchell
Jul 29, 2019
Barbara Ogle Mitchell, age 74, passed away July 29, 2019. She was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband Tommy Mitchell; parents Cleve and Louise Ogle; nephew Matthew Clayton. Survived by daughter Tammy Brock (Harold); sisters Glenda Ogle, Pat Clayton, and Sandra Thrasher (Ken); brother Larry Ogle (Sandy); grandkids Chris Brock (Shawna), Nick Brock (Sara),...
Steven Harold Jones
Jul 28, 2019
Steven H. Jones, age 60 of Knoxville, passed away on July 28, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father Harold Jones and his grandmother Zula C. Cox. He is survived by mother, Barbara Jones; daughter, Jessica Jenkins and wife Chelsey; “daughter”, Kristi Jones; brothers, Don Jones and Randall Jones; grandchildren, Amalee Hawkins, Clelsea Hopson and Zachary Hopson. Online...
Rachael Wortley
Jul 28, 2019
Rachael Ann Hobby Wortley departed this life on Sunday, July 28, 2019. She is in the presence of our Savior. Preceded in death by her mother, Wendy Hobby; grandfather; great grandmother, Flora Brewer; and her beautiful dog, Marley. Rachael is survived by her beautiful daughter, Mariah Hobby; devoted husband, Ryan Wortley; step-daughter, Avary Wortley; father, Tim Hobby and his girlfriend...
Brenda Campbell Reynolds
Jul 28, 2019
Brenda Campbell Reynolds, joined her sweet Savior on Sunday morning, July 28th, 2019 at the age of 70. She has left a legacy of love, faith and JOY. Her grace, dignity and strength are unsurpassed. Brenda has been a relentless prayer warrior and encourager. She has taught us that we can “make a joyful noise unto God” no matter what...
Ralph Wesley Wade Myers
Jul 26, 2019
Ralph Wesley “Wes” Myers age 54, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019. He was a beloved Husband, Father, Uncle and Grandfather. He enjoyed fishing and riding his motor cycle. He tolerated the cats but loved the dogs. He was preceded in death by parents Scout and Mary Myers. He is survived by his wife of 25 years Kim Myers,...
Edward Ray Brock
Jul 26, 2019
Edward R. Brock, age 83, passed away July 26, 2019. He retired from the Tennessee Highway Patrol after 25 years of service. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and a member of Arlington Baptist Church. Preceded in death by wife of 43 years, Janice and daughter-in-law Karen. Survived by sons Gregg and Geoff (Lisa); grandson...
Michael Hampton Elmore
Jul 25, 2019
Michael H. Elmore, age 58 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday July 25, 2019. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was the owner of All American Painting and Americlean. Preceded in death by his father Clarence B. Elmore, Jr. and his fur baby Benjie. Survivors, mother Mary Jane Elmore, sister Mary Jane Elmore, 2...
