Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Melissa Jane Sharp
May 6, 2019
Melissa Jane Sharp, age 57 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away Monday, May 6, 2019. She is preceded in death by her mother and father Anna Ruth Mowery and Donald Howard Mowery. She is survived by her son Michael Sharp; grandson Christopher Sharp; sisters Michelle Mowery and Cheryl Bishop; brother Scott Mowery; and many nieces and nephews. She was loved dearly...
Marvin Ray Graham
May 6, 2019
Marvin Ray Graham, age 62, passed away May 6, 2019, comfortably at home after battling a long illness. Preceded in death by mother-in-law Norma Harmon; father-in-law George Pinner; and sister-in-law Georgetta Renee Miller. Survived by son Chad (Crystal) Graham; granddaughter Kaylee Graham; special cousin Donna Beeler; brother-in-laws Bill Pinner & Ronald Miller and former wife Karen Graham. In lieu of...
Lillian "Jeannie" Lay
May 5, 2019
Jeannie Lay, age 53 of Knoxville, passed away on May 5, 2019. She was a graduate of Rule High School. She is preceded in death by parents Eugene and Nellie Lay, brother Condon Radford, sisters Patricia Lay, Ann Varner, and Johnnie Bentley. Survived by daughter Tiffany Ravo, son Billy Ravo, grandson Reuben Mullins, sister Connie Radford, brothers Eddie Radford, Alvin...
Margaret Mary Brady
May 5, 2019
Margaret Mary Brady, age 73 of Powell, TN went home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. She was a faithful member of Highland View Baptist Church. Marge was preceded in death by her parents Russell and Ruth Hern; daughter, Debbie; granddaughter, Charlene. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years,...
Virginia Jo Proffitt
May 5, 2019
Virginia “Jo” Proffitt (Wilson), age 90 of Knoxville, passed away on May 5, 2019. She was a long-time member of Lincoln Park Baptist Church where she taught many Sunday School Classes. “Gran Jo” was loved by all that knew her. She loved other people and Jesus until the end. All who knew her shared a special bond with her and...
Wilma Lee Hensley
May 3, 2019
Wilma Lee (Gibson) Hensley, age 77 went to her Heavenly home on the morning of Friday, May 3rd, 2019 at her daughter’s house. Wilma once ran Wilma’s Beauty Shop in her family home. After being stricken with debilitating rheumatoid arthritis, she began keeping children in her home and continued to do that for 15 years. She is preceded in death...
Louise (Buddy) Dezern
May 3, 2019
Louise (Buddy) Dezern, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 3, 2019. She left this world peacefully surrounded by her loving daughters. Louise was a long-time member of Outreach Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Addie Taylor, sons Benjamin (Benny) Dezearn and Dale (Tony) Dezearn, brothers Ben Taylor and Troy...
William E. Mcmurray
May 3, 2019
William E. “Bud” McMurray age 77 of South Knoxville, died peacefully at home on May 3, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. A master jeweler, Bud labored at his craft for nearly 45 years working at several prominent jewelers in the Knoxville area. Preceded in death by parents, William Robert & Helen McMurray; son, William E. Buddy McMurray, Jr.; sister,...
Barbara Jean Greene
May 2, 2019
Barbara Jean Greene, age 56 of Knoxville passed away May 2, 2019. She is preceded in death by father Billy Gene Hamblin. Survived by children Joshua Rogers (Jessica) and Mathew Greene, grandchildren Cassen Rogers, Brody Rogers, Lily Belle Rogers, mother and step-father Jean and Floyd Pemberton, brothers Mark Hamblin (Virgina), Mitchell Pemberton (Wendy), sister Michelle Miller (Dennis), and many nieces,...
Edna Joyce Raper
May 1, 2019
Edna Joyce Raper, age 82, of Knoxville passed away at home. She retired from Levi Strauss after 25 years of service. Loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed working in her vegetable garden and working outside, but most of all she loved spending time with her grandkids. She was preceded in death by daughter Deborah Coaker. She is survived by children...
Jerry Dean Holt
Apr 30, 2019
Jerry Dean Holt Sr., age 40 of Knoxville Tennessee passed away on April 30, 2019. He was preceded in death by his mother Jeannie Smith. He is survived by his wife Helen Holt; sons Landan Ellison, Michael Brown, Jerry Holt Jr., and Noah Holt; daughters Alexis Holt, Kayley Holt, and Abby Reynolds; brothers Timmy and wife Renee, Ronnie and wife...
Donnie Walker
Apr 30, 2019
Donnie Walker, age 57 of Jefferson City, passed away on April 30, 2019. He is preceded in death by wife Angela Walker and mother Delsie Walker. He is survived by daughters Jennifer Spillers (Josh King) and Kayla (Tim) Cisson, 5 granddaughters, and several brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made...
Glen More Lowery
Apr 30, 2019
Glen More Lowery, Sr. age 79 of Knoxville passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019. He was a member of Glen Oaks Baptist Church and also attended Anchor Holds Baptist Church. He was a loving father and grandfather. Preceded in death by wife of 49 years, Carolyn Sue Lowery and brother, LeRoy Lowery. Survived by children; Tammy and John Miller, Donna...
Gaines Franklin Clabough
Apr 29, 2019
Gaines Franklin Clabough, age 85 of Knoxville went home to be with the lord on April 29, 2019. He was a minister at KARM and nursing homes for 40 years.He was a loving husband and will be missed very much. Preceded in death by parents Phillip and Katie Clabough and brothers Gene, Paul, and Donald Clabough. He is survived by...
Patricia Jane Gibson
Apr 29, 2019
Patricia Riley Gibson age 70 of Powell, Tennessee passed away April 29,2019 at Fort Sanders Hospital. Patricia was an active member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church for many years. She was an animal lover and had tremendous compassion for others. Patricia was preceded in death by her mother Dorothy Taylor. She is survived by her husband of 42 years Gary...
Louise Shaw England
Apr 28, 2019
Louise Shaw (Bowling) England, 86 of Knoxville, gained her angel wings on Sunday, April 28, 2019. Known as “mamaw” to countless people, she never met a stranger. She loved Jesus and attended church with family and friends when her health allowed. Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Joal Dan England; mother Una Shaw Beeler; step-son Danny England; brothers...
Barbara Beeler
Apr 28, 2019
Barbara Loy Beeler, age 73, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away peacefully at her home April 28, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was a devoted Christian and was loved by many. Barbara never met a stranger, and was always full of joy and willing to help anyone in need. She is preceded in death by her father Arthur Loy and...
Cheryl Parton
Apr 27, 2019
Cheryl Anne Parton, 46, of Heiskell, TN joined her loving father Jesus Christ April 27, 2019 in the comfort of her home. She is preceded in death by her Father Ronald Miskell and Mother Barbra Miskell. Cheryl was a loving woman with many talents; from her majorette days in school; to creating wonderful floral arrangements many which included magnolias her...
Arthur Fortner
Apr 27, 2019
Arthur Fortner, age 79 of Knoxville passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019. He faithfully attended Union Baptist Church. Arthur enjoyed gardening and had a great sense of humor and was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Proceeded in death by parents Jobie and Macie Worley Fortner; father-in-law Emerson Mynatt. Survived by his wife of 47 years Carol Mynatt Fortner; daughter...
Suzanne Horner
Apr 27, 2019
Suzanne Daniel Horner, age 66, of Knoxville, passed away April 27, 2019. She was a member of Faith Promise Church. Survived by husband Hal Horner; children Kellie Haynes (Steven), Wendy Hammonds (Daniel), and Greg Horner; grandchildren Elizabeth Gouffon, Benjamin Hammonds, Seth Hammonds, Nathan Hammonds, Courtney Longmire (Paul), and Mackenzie Chapel (Brandon); former daughter-in-law Kellee Horner. Family will receive friends 5-7PM...
