Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
George Neil Mccurry
Apr 5, 2018
George N. “Charlie” McCurry, Jr, age 75, went to be with the Lord on April 5, 2018. He is preceded in death by parents George Sr. and Edith McCurry; brothers John, Clarence, Billy and Tom McCurry. Charlie is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Mary Ann Camper McCurry; daughter Karen (Dale) Branch; son Michael (Sheri) McCurry; granddaughter Kassie...
Sandra Crane
Apr 5, 2018
Sandra Mullins Crane, 77 of Knoxville passed away April 5, 2018. She was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by husband Walter Leon Crane and parents Helen and Hollis Mullins. Survived by daughter Angela Crane Bailey and husband Kevin; granddaughter Sabrina Corinne Bailey; special friends of the family who...
Pattye Lonette Sampson-Taylor
Apr 4, 2018
Pattye Lonette Sampson-Taylor (Big Mamaw) went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at approximately 2:30a.m. at UT Hospital from complications from a recent surgery. She was a member of Dante Baptist Church. Pattye was preceded in death by parents, Mason and Lorena (Rena) Sampson, brother Kenneth Sampson, and daughter Danita Taylor-Williams. Pattye is survived by husband,...
Daniel Theodore Peak
Apr 4, 2018
Daniel Theodore Peak, age 62 of Knoxville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at his home. He owned Danny’s Battery Shop in Maynardville for over 30 years and was an avid nature lover. Preceded in death by father Ernest E. Peak and brothers David R. Peak and Bill E. Peak. Survivors mother Mildred L. Peak, sister Carol Hammack...
Michael Harold Brady
Apr 3, 2018
Michael Harold Brady, 47 of Knoxville Tennessee, suddenly passed away April 3, 2018. He was a graduate of Central High School (1988) and ITT (1994). Preceded in death by his father Harold E. Brady and grandmother Emma Stephens. He is survived by his children Nathaniel Brady, Nicole Brady, and Zane Brady; mother Diana Loveday; sisters Angie Brady, Kimberly (Michael) Shehan,...
Lena Warwick
Apr 2, 2018
Lena Warwick, age 82, of Powell passed away to Glory on April 2, 2018. She was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. She leaves behind daughter Denver Darlene Griffey (Steve); son David McKinley Warwick (Mary); blessed with 5 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; best friend Debbie Parrot; special nieces Connie Stubing and Shirley Bayless; true love Hobert Tudor; special caregivers...
Elon Asher Whitaker
Apr 1, 2018
Elon Asher “Noonie” Whitaker, age 82, passed away April 1, 2018. He was past president of Beaver Brook Country Club and served on the board for a number of years. He was an associate board member of The Home Builders Association of Greater Knoxville and had won associate of the year on three separate occasions as well as receiving many...
Robert Lee Holmes
Mar 31, 2018
Rev. Robert L. Holmes, age 88, a mighty warrior of the Cross, slipped peacefully away in Tennova hospital with his loving family at his bedside. He was a Bishop affiliated with the Church of God (Cleveland, TN) for 69 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert G. and Edith Holmes, and brother Charles Holmes. He is survived...
Donald Ray Rimmer
Mar 31, 2018
Donald Ray Rimmer, age 71 of Knoxville, left to be with the Lord on Saturday March 31, 2018 after a long battle with the effects of agent orange and PTSD. He was a long-time member of BOHBC which he loved and along with his church family. He was a US Army Veteran serving from 1968-1976 mostly in Vietnam War as...
Lela Mcmahan
Mar 30, 2018
Lela McMahan departed this world in her sleep on Good Friday March 30, 2018 with joy in her heart. She was happy, looking forward to spending Easter with her family. She is survived by her beloved children Elijah and Isaiah; her father Jay and his partner Amber; her mother Robin and Robin’s partner Ty; and her siblings Amanda, Jay Jr.,...
Jerry Eugene Parton
Mar 29, 2018
Jerry "Jerdy-Pie" Eugene Parton Jr., 48, of Knoxville passed away March 29, 2018. He was a member of Grove Heights Baptist Church and of Elks Lodge 160. He was a truck driver for J&S Cartage of Knoxville. Jerry was a loving husband, father, son, and brother. He was a man full of joy and laughter, who enjoyed life with his...
Opal Geneva Langford
Mar 29, 2018
Opal Geneva Langford, age 76, of Knoxville passed away on March 29, 2018. Opal Attended New River of Life Church. She worked at Powell elementary school for 37 years. She is preceded in death by parents Cora and John Hemphill Jr., and siblings Billy, Earl, Johnny, Mae, Hazel, Imogene and also 2 great grandchildren. Opal is survived by her husband...
Sandra Waggoner
Mar 28, 2018
Sandra L. Waggoner, age 65, of Knoxville, TN passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018 from a short battle with cancer. Sandy will be remembered as a very kind and loving mother, grandmother and sister. Sandy was always sweet to everyone she came in contact with. She loved bowling, playing cards, going to Dollywood with family and friends and working in...
Naresh Patel
Mar 28, 2018
Naresh Patel, age 75, of Knoxville, Tennessee, was born December 12th, 1942 and passed away March 28th, 2018; he was surrounded by his loving family. Naresh was the proud owner of El Chico Restaurant and member of the Hindu Community Center along with his wife Sudha Patel. Naresh is lovingly remembered by his wife Sudha Patel, son Jason Patel and...
Ricky Thomas Clabough
Mar 27, 2018
Ricky Thomas Clabough, age 63, a life long resident and beloved patriarch of Clabough Hill in Knoxville, TN, took his last breath on this earth Tuesday night, March 27, 2018 in the loving embrace of his wife and best friend, Cindy Clabough, and was immediately transferred to the loving arms of his LORD and Savior. Ricky was a man’s man…....
Joyce Ann Hill
Mar 26, 2018
Joyce Ann Hamilton Hill, age 80, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018. She was a school teacher for 37 years, mostly at Brickey McCloud Elementary School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Lee Hill. She is survived by sons, David Wayne Hill (Cynthia) and Alan Lee Hill (Kelly); grandchildren, Chad, Tyler (Haley), Stephanie, Katie and Evan; great-grandchildren,...
Gregory Dale Tharp
Mar 26, 2018
Gregory Dale Tharp, age 52, passed away after a year long battle with cancer on Monday March 26, 2018. He was of Baptist Faith. He loved Elvis and was a big fan of Dukes of Hazard. He is preceded in death by parents James and Mary Frances Tharp. Survivors include sisters Kay Breeden and Karen Denise Cooper (John); nephews Justin...
Shirley Jean Collier
Mar 25, 2018
Shirley Bates Collier age 78, of Heiskell, Tn, was born April 12, 1939 and passed away on March 25, 2018. Shirley was a member of Faithway Baptist Church and labored with her husband Jerry in many churches. Shirley was preceded in death by her loving husband Rev. Jerry Clayton Collier on May 18, 2017; parents Tom and Nannie Dellinger-Bates; sisters...
Fred James Galbreath
Mar 25, 2018
Fred Galbreath, 69, entered into eternal peace on Sunday, March 25, 2018. Fred, was born Fredie James Galbreath (Sr.) to Erica and Dorsey Galbreath in Bad Nauheim, Germany on August 19, 1948. He grew up in New Jersey then moved to Paris, KY in 1966 where he met, Sharon. They were married on July 24, 1970 in Cane Ridge, KY....
Douglas Macathur Nichols
Mar 24, 2018
Douglas Macathur “Doug” Nichols age 75 of Fountain City passed away after a long illness Saturday, March 24, 2018 with his wife Judy by his side. Member of New Beverly Baptist Church, Fountain City Lodge #757, 32nd Degree Mason and Shriners with Kerbella Temple. Veteran of The United States Navy serving during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a longtime realtor...
