Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Shirley R. Shelton
May 26, 2019
Shirley R. Shelton age 80 of Rutledge finished her time here on Earth and went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 26, 2019. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Carrie Neal Range; husband, Austin Shelton; brothers, Stanley Range, Sonny Range; sister, Barbara Burke. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Mike & Brenda Shelton; grandson, Shawn...
Brenda W. Hutchens
May 26, 2019
Brenda W. Hutchens, age 69, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 26, 2019. She was a Christian woman of the Baptist faith. She was a dairy farmer. Her hobbies including crafting, sewing, taking care of her chickens and milking cows. She finally got her mini-farm! She is preceded in death by father Straw Workman, brother Bud...
Glen Edward Webb
May 25, 2019
Glen E. Webb, 89, went to be with the Lord on the evening of May 25th. Member and deacon of Beaverdale Baptist Church. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving as a machine gunner in the Korean War. Glen was deeply loved and will be missed by his wife of 63 years, Juanita Tipton Webb; sons and...
Martha Sue Dishner
May 25, 2019
Martha Sue Edmonds Dishner, of Knoxville TN went home to be reunited with her husband on Saturday, May 25, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband Donnie “Skip” Dishner; mother and father Earl & Evelyn Edmonds; brothers Larry, Donnie & Darrell Edmonds; sister Mary Collins. She is survived by daughters Rebecca (Dennis) Brown and Stacy (Sam) Myers; grandchildren...
Sara Belle Hamilton
May 24, 2019
Sara (Sally) Belle Hamilton of Knoxville, TN, 82, passed away May 24, 2019 at home from Parkinson’s. She was born January 20, 1937 in Shenango Township, PA to Charles and Martha (English) McCandless. She graduated from Shenango High School in 1955 and graduated with an Associates of Business from Pellissippi Community College in Knoxville, TN in 1984. She worked at...
Jessie B. Brown
May 24, 2019
Jessie Adcox Brown, age 95, of Sevierville, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019. She was a member of West Side Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN. She was preceded in death by parents Martin and Lula Adcox; first husband Benjamin H. Kelley (who died in WWII); husband Charles A. Brown; son Danny A. Brown; a brother and two sisters. She...
Margie Evelyn Lively
May 24, 2019
Margie (Berry) Lively, passed on May 24, 2019. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Powell. She is preceded in death by her parents Harley O. and Ida Belle Berry, 8 brothers, and 3 sisters. She is survived by husband Jay Lively of Corryton; daughter Jennifer Lively of Powell; and brothers Ed Berry and Ronnie Berry both...
Vasco Albright
May 23, 2019
Vasco “Buzz” Albright, Jr., age 70 of Knoxville, passed away on May 23, 2019. He served his country as a medic in the U.S. Army and was also an expert marksman. Buzz loved gardening, flea markets and fixing things. He is preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Tommie Sue Albright; brother, L.D. Albright; and parents, Vasco and...
Mary Suggs Cox
May 22, 2019
Mary Suggs Cox, age 80 died at UT Medical Center on May 22, 2019. She graduated from Central High School in 1955. She then retired from AT&T after 30 years. Preceded in death by parents Lon Suggs and Zetta Smith Suggs, brothers Charles Suggs and Jimmy Suggs. She is survived by husband J.D. Cox, son John, daughter Joy (Keith) McElroy,...
Allen James Doss
May 22, 2019
Allen “Al” James Doss passed away on May 22, 2019, at the age of 72, from pancreatic cancer. He was born in Ft. Smith Arkansas on June 20, 1946. Al served in the Army in Vietnam from 1968 until 1969 in 1st Division Big Red One Charlie Company 18th. Al was an experienced mechanic and was the owner of Shop...
Marnie Alexandria Graham
May 21, 2019
Marnie Alexandria Tolliver-Graham, age 41, of Corryton, TN, died May 21, 2019, in Charleston, South Carolina. Marnie was born March 23,1978, in Greeneville, TN. She was devoted to her family, friends, and cats. She had a love of literature, travel, purses, shoes, and revenge. Preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Herbert Lynch, and paternal grandparents Phlim and Hallie Tolliver. She...
Lester N. Hoover, Sr.
May 20, 2019
Lester N. Hoover Sr., age 66 at Knoxville, passed away on May 20, 2019. Preceded in death by father Roger Hoover and brothers Thomas Hoover and Larry Hoover. Survived by sons L.J. (Amy) Hoover, Dusty Hoover, and Tommy Hoover, mother Louise C. Dills, brother George M Hoover (Eartha), and cousin Janice Compton. Family and friends will meet at 10:45am Wednesday,...
Reeda Gail Garrison Miller
May 20, 2019
Reeda Gail Garrison Miller, age 75, of Hendersonville, TN, formerly of Powell, TN, went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2019 surrounded by family. She was born January 5, 1944 in Knoxville to the late Thomas Reed and Margaret Garrison. Gail attended Powell High School and graduated from Fulton High School in 1962. She married the love of...
Jennifer F. Langston
May 20, 2019
Jennifer F. Langston, age 61 of Knoxville, passed away on May 20, 2019. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Powell. Jennifer always had a smile on her face and loved to laugh. Her shining personality will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by daughter Lori Ann Langston and father James Faulkner. Survived by husband of 42 years...
Gary Alan Ellsworth Ii
May 20, 2019
Gary A Ellsworth ll, age: 36. Was tragically taken from us May 20, 2019 in Knoxville Tn. Gary was born in Elkhart Indiana, August 27,1982 to the proud parents Gary A and Linda K Ellsworth. Gary was preceded in death by his Grandparents, James R. and Shirley A. Janey and Beverly J. Ellsworth-Bear. Gary is survived by a wife Nickkia...
Steven Michael Conner
May 19, 2019
Steven Michael Conner, age 45 of Corryton passed away suddenly Sunday, May 19, 2019. He was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church, Corryton. Survived by children Emily, Kayla, Hunter, and Trevor Conner, and Isabella and Meagan Conner (mother Nikki Conner); girlfriend, Beth White. Parents Roger and Mary Conner; sister Cheryle Conner; Nephews, Roger and Eric Simmons, and grandmother Omie...
Michael Charles Crowder
May 19, 2019
Michael Crowder, age 61 of Powell, passed away on May 19, 2019. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and owned AAA Garage Doors for over 20 years. He is preceded in death by mother Darlene Crowder and mother-in-law Mary Ray. He is survived and will be greatly missed by his wife of 40 years Tammy Crowder; sons Michael...
Jewel Irene Lacy
May 18, 2019
Jewel Irene (Wolfenbarger) Lacy, born May 23, 1943, peacefully and graciously went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, May 18, 2019. Jewel has lived in this community her entire life. She was a graduate of Rule High School, a member of Norwood Baptist Church, and an employee with H &R Block for many years. Her passions throughout the years...
Richard Wayne Cabage
May 18, 2019
Richard Wayne Cabage age 54 of Knoxville, passed away suddenly Saturday, May 18, 2019. Preceded in death by parents; Shirley and Bill Cabage; brother, Lynn Cabage. Survivors; daughter, Chrissy (Matt) Baker. Granddaughter. Kennedy Baker. Sister; Lori (Ronnie) Finley. Nieces; Candace Finley and Jessica (Kyle) Embrey. One great niece and one great nephew. The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday,...
Evan Thomas Richey
May 17, 2019
Evan Thomas Richey, age 18, passed away on May 17, 2019 after a year long battle with osteosarcoma. Evan was born on November 16, 2000. He showed us what a true superhero really is as he demonstrated amazing courage, bravery and strength during his battle. His thoughtfulness and kindness even in the face of an insurmountable nemesis called cancer showed...
