Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Michael Paul Bingham
Nov 28, 2018
On Wednesday, November 28, 2018 Michael Paul Bingham Jr. “Mikey”, who was a wonderful father, son, brother, nephew, and uncle, passed away suddenly at the age of 37. Mike loved his children & was always so proud of them. He was generous, caring, big hearted and family orientated. Mike & Dustie (lil sis) were inseparable and shared a very special...
Roger Keith Jones
Nov 28, 2018
Roger Keith Jones, age 68 of Corryton passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Eulas and Elsie Jones; special aunt Edna “Jack” and uncle Paul Parker; mother-in-law, Alyce Moore, brother-in-law, Danny Moore. Survived by wife, Diane Jones; daughter, Kimberly Jones; son, Bradley Jones (April); father-in-law, Charles Moore; grandchildren, Lakyn, Adley, Keaton, Breylen, Mia, and Brooke; siblings,...
George Allen Byrum
Nov 27, 2018
George “Firecracker” Byrum Sr., age 80, went to be with his savior on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. He was a Deacon at Safe Harbor Baptist Church. He was an avid CB enthusiast. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Preceded in death by parents Claude and Ruby Byrum, children Timmy Byrum, Debbie Patterson, grandson Brent Byrum, siblings; Clara, Sally,...
Aree Carole Johnson
Nov 26, 2018
Aree Carole Johnson, age 63, passed away Monday, November 26, 2018. She was a member of Central Baptist Church of Bearden where she gave 30+ years of service. Carole was a loving wife, mother, and Grammy, as well as, a very nurturing woman to all the people around her. She loved making memories on family trips to the beach. She...
Alan Ray Humphries
Nov 26, 2018
Alan Ray Humphries, Jr. age 32, of South Knoxville passed away suddenly Monday, November 26, 2018. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by the mother of his children, Rhonda Arnold. Survivors; parents, Alan, Sr. and Mildred Humphries. Sisters; Missy Stinnett and Krystle Scott. Brothers; Joshua and Andrew Humphries. Sons; Damien and Kolton Humphries. Daughter; Jasmine Humphries. Special...
Herbert K. Boles
Nov 26, 2018
Herbert K. Boles age 71 of Corryton passed away on Monday, November 26,2018 at Tennova North. He was born February 23, 1947 and is survived by his wife of 49 years Gail Boles; sons, Kenneth (Wendy) Boles and Kevin (Missy) Boles; grandchildren; Tyler (Allison) Boles, Cheyenne and Shashauna Boles; great grandchild, Mason Boles; brother, Gene Boles; sisters, Della Goodman &...
Deborah Lynn Love
Nov 26, 2018
Deborah Lynn Love, 63, of Maynardville, TN passed away on Monday, November 26th. Born June 6, 1955 in Knoxville, TN to the late Allan Love and Patricia (Kennedy) Love. She is survived by brother, Allan Love (Knoxville); sister, Lisa Love (Maynardville); son, Randy Mershon (Rockford, IL.); daughter, Tricia Mershon (Smyrna); four grandchildren, Alyssa, Chandler, Chace, and Cooper; great-grandson, Bentley and...
Opal Miller Morgan
Nov 25, 2018
Opal Miller Morgan age 88 of North Knoxville, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018. She was of the Baptist faith. Retired from Serene Manor as Dietary Supervisor. Preceded in death by husband; John D. Morgan, Sr. Daughter and son in law; Carolyn and Robert Gilmore. Sons; Kenneth, Eddie and Stanley Morgan. Survivors; Daughter, Mary Louise Vandergriff (fiancé Carl Long, Jr)...
Ralph E. Clowers
Nov 25, 2018
Ralph E. Clowers, age 74 of Knoxville went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Sunday November 25, 2018. He was a member of Grove Heights Baptist Church and retired from Cardinal Healthcare. Preceded in death by parents William and Gladys Clowers and daughter, Tammy Clowers. Survived by wife of 50 years, Shirley Clowers, grandchildren Jay Clowers and Brittany...
Iva Lee Poston
Nov 24, 2018
Poston, Iva Lee went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 24, 2018. She was a devoted Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was an active member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church since 1973. She retired from the Knox County Schools in 1984. She became the care taker of her beautiful granddaughter, Amanda. She was the ultimate...
Margaret Mcdowell
Nov 24, 2018
Margaret Jones McDowell, age 69, of Knoxville, passed away November 24, 2018. She leaves behind her daughter and son-in-law Kelly and Brian Dabney, also of Knoxville, and daughter Doris French of Dallas, TX. She also leaves 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Margaret will be greatly missed by many other family members, friends, and past coworkers.
Wanda Sue Lambert
Nov 24, 2018
Wanda Sue Lambert, age 69, passed away November 24, 2018. She was a devout Christian; a strong woman with an even stronger faith. Wanda was known for her love of family, her sense of humor and her big heart. Her granddaughter Ashli and beloved pet, Chaz, were the apples of her eye. Wanda retired from TRW in 2004, after 14...
Richard Quinn Phelps
Nov 23, 2018
Richard Quinn “Daddy” Phelps age 78 of Maryville went home to be with the Lord Friday, November 23, 2018. Retired from CSX Railroad. Survivors, daughter and son-in-law Julie and Kent Parris, grandchildren Austin and Trace Parris and a host of other family and friends. Memorial service 11 am Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Middlesettlements United Methodist Church in Louisville, Tennessee....
Gary Clayton Day
Nov 23, 2018
Gary Clayton Day, age 80, of Knoxville passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018. He graduated from Central High School in 1956 and served our nation for twenty years in the United States Navy, retiring as Chief Petty Officer. He was a faithful member of Gillespie Avenue Baptist Church. He was a loving dad to three children, Brian Day, Michael...
Sheila Ann Garrett
Nov 23, 2018
Sheila Ann Garrett, age 59, passed away Friday, November 23, 2018. She has been a member of American Baptist Church since she was born. She was a loving wife and mother, but she adored being a nanny the most. Preceded in death by father Raymond Miller and grandmother Freddie Griffin. Survived by husband Gene Garrett; daughter Amanda Woods; special granddaughter...
Peggy June Lillard
Nov 20, 2018
Peggy June “Estep” Lillard, age 79, passed away on November 20, 2018. She was a part of the One Spirit Band and SECC. Preceded in death by son Perry Grant Lillard, daughter Carol June Keene, parents Royal Estep and Ellen Cleo Whittington, and brothers James Estep and Benjamin Estep. Survived by sons Randall Bruce Lillard Sr. and Jeffrey Dean Lillard,...
Matilda Carmany Stevens
Nov 19, 2018
Matilda Carmany Stevens, age 87 of Knoxville passed away on November 19, 2018. She was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. She always put her family first. She was a hard worker. She felt whole when surrounded by her family. She nourished our bodies, our minds and our hearts with her home cooked meals, her wisdom and her love. Preceded...
Delores Owens
Nov 18, 2018
Delores Owens, age 79, passed away on November 18, 2018. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husbands, James Owens and Marshall Lundy; parents, Horace and Ada Corum. She is survived by son, Shane Kitts; daughter-in-law, Rebecca Kitts; Grandsons, David and Dustin Donton; close friends, Betty McBee, Lucy Flatford and Doris...
Nancy Lorraine Suffridge
Nov 16, 2018
Nancy Lorraine Suffridge, 61, returned to her heavenly home on Friday, November 16, 2018. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. She is survived by her husband Larry Suffridge, son, Jason and Micki Suffridge, children, Grady, Parker, and Laynee. Son, Brandon and Kim Suffridge, children, Amelia...
Autumn Michelle Brooks
Nov 14, 2018
Autumn Michelle Brooks, age 37, of Knoxville, passed on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. Preceded in death by grandfather Walter T. Brooks, grandmother Elizabeth J. Brooks, and grandmother Peggy C. Brooks. Survived by children, Tanner, NeveaH, Brianna, and Zachary, nieces, Cierra Phillips and Miranda Phillips, aunt and uncle Judy and Craig Brooks, brother Michael Jason Brooks Rupe, sister Jackie McCord, Mom...
