Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Cheryl Treece
Apr 19, 2019
Cheryl Williams Treece age 62 of Knoxville passed away Friday, April 19, 2019 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Preceded in death by parents: Benjamin and Ellen Williams, Husband of 20 years; Winfred Treece, sister; Carolyn McNair, Niece; Anna Thomas and great granddaughter; Aubrianna Neal. Survivors; son, Oscar (Michelle) Jackson; Daughter, Shantale McWilson, special friend; Chris Russell, best friend;...
Joe E. Ballard
Apr 19, 2019
Joe E. Ballard, Jr., age 37, of East Knoxville passed away Friday, April 19, 2019 at his home. Preceded in death by grandfather John Ballard; father Joe Ballard Sr.; and nephew Ashton Ballard. Survivors, grandmother Oma Lee Ballard; brother Justin (Lisa) Ballard; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends from 6:00pm-8:00pm Thursday, April 25, 2019...
David Allen Berry,
Apr 19, 2019
David Allen Berry, Sr., age 67, of Corryton passed away on April 19, 2019. He was a member of Rockydale Primitive Baptist Church. He owned Berry’s Wrecker Service and Auto Shop for over thirty years. He enjoyed farming in his spare time. He is preceded in death by parents Elmer and Lorene Berry; and brother Donald Berry. He is survived...
Jason Mathew Dobbins
Apr 19, 2019
Jason Mathew Dobbins, born April 15, 1977, passed away April 19, 2019, losing his battle to cancer. He was a member of Sutherland Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by mother Jackie Juanita Maples Dobbins, and grandmothers Dorothy Maples and Lorene Doane. Survived by father Sammy Dobbins, son Cody Cummings, daughters Jayla and Jaylan Dobbins, step son Isaac Mashburn,...
Ralph Robert Lane
Apr 19, 2019
Ralph Robert Lane, age 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 19, 2019, after a brief struggle with cancer. He was of Baptist faith. A wise saint once said, “The stronger a man is, the more gentle he can afford to be.” If that is true, then Ralph Robert Lane was one of the...
Russell Harold Douglas
Apr 18, 2019
Russell Harold Douglas passed away at the age of 90 at Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center on Thursday, April 18, 2019 after a brief illness. He was born and raised in Elk Valley, Tennessee. He worked in the nearby coal mines until moving to Toledo, Ohio as a young man. He soon met the love of his life, Reba Hyden,...
Whitney Brooke Russell
Apr 17, 2019
Whitney Brooke Russell, age 29, of Knoxville passed away peacefully into heaven on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Ft. Sanders Hospital. She was of the Baptist faith. To know her was to love her. Preceded in death by father Carl Lee Russell; grandmother Christine Ridenour and grandfather Charles Robert (Bob) Williams. Whitney is survived by daughter Carly Drew Russell; mother...
Kelly Renee Jones
Apr 17, 2019
Jones, Kelly Renee, age 51, of Corryton, passed away April 17, 2019. Preceded in death by mother, Flora Voltz and twin sister Karen. Survived by father and step-mother, Wade and Betty Jones, step-father and caregiver, Bill Voltz, brother, Michael Jones, nephew Parker (Catherine) Jones, and special aunts, Carol, Kathy and Diane. Friends and family will meet at 12:45 pm for...
Hazel Mae Burress
Apr 17, 2019
Hazel Hall Burress, 85 years old of Knoxville went to her heavenly home on April 17, 2019. At the time of her passing she was the longest living member of Union Baptist Church, Washington Pike. Hazel loved her Lord, her church and family. She was preceded in death by parents, Sam & Dicie Hall, Brothers, Claude, Hughes, LeRoy, Floyd, Doug,...
Mary Jane Trammell
Apr 16, 2019
Mary Jane Trammell, age 64, went home to be with her lord and savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. She was born and raised in Maryland and made a life in Knoxville, Tennessee. She is preceded in death by parents Roy & Theresa Meadows, brother Butchy Meadows, and sister Carol Meadows. She is survived by her love of...
G'Michael Austin Johns
Apr 15, 2019
On April 15, 2019 at 1:50 A.M., our little Angel, G’Michael Austin Johns, went to heaven. Waiting at the gates for him was Papaw Michael Paul Bingham Jr., Great-Grandma Cynthia Lou Christian and many other loved ones that had past. He was born to the proud daddy and mommy, Gage Austin Johns and Kerington Shea Bingham. He had left behind...
Samuel Charles Talbott
Apr 15, 2019
Samuel Charles Talbott II age 42 passed away unexpectedly Monday morning April 15, 2019. Preceded in death by father, Samuel Charles Talbott; daughter, Kaylie Talbott. He is survived by mother, Patty Talbott (Danny Baker); son, Hayden Bailey; sister, Lisa Armentrout; nieces, Alyssa Hawkins (Brandon) and Abby Armentrout; great-nephew, Dalton Hawkins; special friend, Tandy Vanzant; many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Sammy...
Wayne Henry Traffas
Apr 14, 2019
Wayne H. Traffas was born in St. Peter Minnesota on August 5, 1936. He attended St. Peter High School and graduated June 4, 1954. He earned his Bachelor in Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota in June of 1959. He was retired from ORNL and enjoyed community service, golfing, gardening, woodworking, and travel. He is survived by...
Kenneth Daniel Covington
Apr 13, 2019
Kenneth “Daniel” Covington, age 49 of Knoxville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 13th, 2019. Preceded in death by his mother and father Carol and Kenneth Covington. Survived by wife of 18 years, Donna Covington, son and daughter-in-law, Nick Covington and Rachel Covington, daughter Sierra Roop, stepchildren Alicia, Cory and Madison, grandsons Hunter and Jamison, step grandchildren Ethan, Charli, Kindsley,...
Iva Geraldine Tipton
Apr 12, 2019
Iva Geraldine (Gerry) Tipton, age 84, Corryton, TN went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, April 12, 2019. She was a faithful member of Ridgeview Heights Baptist Church. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by parents Fred and Bonnie Webber, brothers Lawrence and Briscoe Webber, sister Mary Lett...
Velva C. Warwick
Apr 12, 2019
Velva C. Warwick, age 101, passed away April 12, 2019. She was a loving mother and grandmother who will be sadly missed. Her favorite hobby was gardening. Preceded in death by husband of 57 years Charles Eugene Warwick; siblings Iva, Pearl, A.T., Bill, Gynette, J.C. and Elsa. Survived by children JC and Larene, Roy and Elaine, Dwayne and Shirley; grandchildren...
Pauline Lucille Smith
Apr 12, 2019
Pauline “Polly” Lucille Hodson Smith age 68 of Knoxville passed away on Friday April 12, 2019, surrounded by her family. Polly retired from First Tennessee Bank after 30 years of service. She spent her retirement years serving as a teacher for the Parents Day Out program at Union Baptist Church and also enjoyed working for Purple Plum Estate Sales, when...
Von Carlos Merritt
Apr 12, 2019
Von C Merritt went to be with his Savior April 12, 2019. He was a member of Fountain City United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by parents George and Hazel Merritt, and Brother Ron Merritt. Survived by wife Mary Ann Merritt, brothers and sisters-in-law Jim and Delsie Merritt, Al and June Merritt, sisters and brothers-in-law Marie and Jack Rhyne, Janice...
Della Jones
Apr 12, 2019
Della (Miller) Jones, went home to be with her Lord on April 12, 2019. She loved the Lord first and foremost, and loved her family deeply. She and her husband were owners of Bill’s Comfort Shoes. They served their community at the Knoxville Union Rescue Mission (KARM) at its beginnings. She and her husband were members of New Hope Presbyterian...
Verleen Miller
Apr 11, 2019
Verleen Miller, born November 17, 1946, went to be with the Lord April 11, 2019. She was a member of Powell United Methodist Church. Verleen was the owner of Crossroads Insurance for over 30 years. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is preceded in death by parents Tola and Grace Wilson; daughter Michelle Keck; sister Judy Sexton;...
