Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Robert "Bob" Joseph Dennis
Aug 6, 2024
Robert (Bob) J. Dennis,86, met his Heavenly Father on the morning of August 6,2024.Bob was born on January 28,1938 in Middletown, OH. He retired after 20 plus years of service in the U.S. Navy. He was a long time member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church. Bob was a loving husband, father and grandpa. He was an avid U.T. football...
Shirley Annette Hammock
Aug 6, 2024
Shirley Annette Nicely Hammock age 82, of Maynardville, TN. Our beloved Wife, Momma and Nana went to Heaven Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Tennova North Medical Center. There are no words to describe the void she left behind. However, we are comforted by God’s promise that this is not goodbye, but I’ll see you later. Until that day, enjoy walking...
JoAnn Henson Cooper
Aug 5, 2024
JoAnn Henson Cooper, age 87 of Knoxville, TN, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 5, 2024. She died peacefully in her sleep with her husband of 68 years by her side. JoAnn taught high school art at Powell and Halls High School for 27 years combined. She was a gifted artist filled her home with...
Eric Martin Emmett
Aug 5, 2024
Eric Martin Emmett, age 68, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2024 at his home in Knoxville, TN with his wife by his side. He was born October 1, 1955 in San Jose, California Santa Clara County, to Ralph and Lillian Emmett. He was a graduate of Santa Clara High School and studied at San Joaquin Delta College in California....
Mary Jane Shoemaker
Aug 5, 2024
Shoemaker, Mary Jane Bowling- age 101, went to her long-awaited heavenly home on Monday, August 5, 2024. She was born to Cecil and Leona Bowling in Pratt City, Alabama on January 28, 1923. Jane married Curtis Shoemaker in 1941. They joined Wallace Memorial Baptist Church in 1956 where she has been a faithful member for 68 years. Her unwavering dedication...
Myrle Leon Johnson, Jr.
Aug 3, 2024
Myrle Johnson was our dad. He was the absolute best. He was loved beyond measure and will be missed every minute of every day. He will forever be our hero.
Myrle is preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Johnson; parents, Myrle Leon Johnson Sr. and Zora Genice Johnson; siblings, Royce Devault, Jeffrey Johnson, and Jan Carr.
Survived by his daughters Ruthie...
Shirley Evelyn English
Aug 2, 2024
Shirley Evelyn (Heath) English went to be with the Lord Friday, August 2, 2024, at Emory Ridge, Memory Care, Powell, TN. Born in Halls (Knox Co) June 22, 1940, to Ida Frances (Blazier) Heath and Everette Henry Heath. Grand Daughter of William Preston Blazier and Parmelia Emmaline McCloud.
She graduated from Halls High School and studied at the University of Tennessee...
Alton Wayne Crawley
Aug 2, 2024
Alton Wayne Crawley, a devoted man of God, stepped into the loving arms of Jesus as he passed peacefully at his home on Friday, August 2, 2024, at the age of 69.
Wayne was born on January 16, 1955 to the late Alton and Betty (Ryan) Crawley.
He worked for the Flowers Baking Company for more than 30 years, and even ran...
Anthony Chaperon
Aug 1, 2024
Anthony “Tony” Chaperon, 39, a Michigan native residing in Knox County unexpectedly and tragically lost his life on August 1, 2024. Anthony was a proud father who, quite literally, gave blood, sweat, and tears to ensure his family was always taken care of. He loved his dog, Trixie, his best friend in animal form. Anthony loved to work with his...
Kenny Borden
Aug 1, 2024
Kenneth Dean Borden, age 55, of Knoxville, TN, went home to be with Jesus suddenly on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
He was a devoted son, brother and friend. He worked for Smithbilt Homes for 16 years – he loved being a carpenter. He was the second biggest VOL fan (our dad being the biggest) you’ll ever find!! He was always willing...
Will Bryant
Aug 1, 2024
William Jennings Bryant
4/17/1957 – 8/1/2024.
It’s been said, one song can bring back 1,000 memories.
It’s also been said, LET THERE BE ROCK!
Will was born with music in his soul. He started playing guitar in his teens and joined his first band at 16. They played local gigs in pool halls and bars. Spanning 40 years, the names have changed, from Travelin’...
Ronald Wade Hensley
Aug 1, 2024
Ronald Wade Hensley age 69, of Corryton, entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Ronnie was saved in 1984 by the blood of Jesus Christ. He loved our Lord and his family with all his being. He was an active member of Highland Springs Baptist Church. He served his Country in the United States Air Force. He...
Gary Shoffner
Aug 1, 2024
Gary Shoffner, age 71, of Corryton, TN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 1, 2024 with his loving wife by his side.
Gary was an Army Veteran that served in the Vietnam Era. He began his police career at Anderson County Sheriff’s Office where he worked for years before becoming an officer with the Knoxville Police Department where he retired after...
Naomi Ruth Merritt
Jul 31, 2024
Naomi Ruth Merritt, age 91, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. Naomi leaves behind Hugh Webb; children, Ginger Sams (Jim), Eddie Merritt (Julie), Barbara Finchum (Mike), Chuck Merritt (Lisa) and Susan Ooten (Dan); 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; sisters, Charlotte Helton and Brenda Frye.
Special Thanks to Tennessee Cancer Specialist and UT Hospice.
A...
Shirley A. Bauswell
Jul 30, 2024
Shirley A. Bauswell, age 83, passed away on July 30, 2024. Shirley was a member of the New Beverly Baptist Church and worked at St. Mary's Hospital for over 30 years in housekeeping. She is preceded in death by daughter, Sheila Sanders Picquet; son, Dwayne Sanders; mother, Evelyn Phillips; father, Harley Phillips; brothers, Jimmy Phillips, Johnny Phillips, and Michael Phillips;...
Mike Walker
Jul 30, 2024
Michael Shane Walker, age 57, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on July 30, 2024. He retired from Stooksbury Construction and was a proud member of Mynatt Road Baptist Church.
Mike was larger than most could comprehend; his sense of humor was one of a kind (thank goodness!) He loved getting us all riled up as much as he loved his coffee,...
Larry G. Holt
Jul 30, 2024
Larry G.Holt, age 62 of Knoxville passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. The family will not be having services at this time. Online condolences may be sent to mynattfh.com.
Carol Sue Mills
Jul 28, 2024
Carol Sue Mills, age 79, of Knoxville, died Sunday, July 28, 2024, with her family by her side. Carol was retired from Regal Cinemas with over twenty-five years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Melvin McLean and Dolores Jeffries McLean and several siblings. Carol is survived by her loving children, Roger Mills, Kimberly Young, Michael...
Cecil Louis Brown Jr.
Jul 28, 2024
Cecil Louis Brown Jr., age 79 passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, and former president of the Boilermakers Union Local 453.
Preceded in death by parents, Cecil L. Brown Sr. and Mary Ruth Brown; wife, Donna Sue Brown.
Survived by brother, James O. Brown (Shirley); son, Cecil Louis Brown III (Lisa);...
Ronnie Lynn Kanipe
Jul 27, 2024
Ronnie Lynn Kanipe, age 55, of the Heiskell Community, went to be with The Lord on July 27, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Ronnie attended Faith Missionary Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by both sets of grandparents, Thomas and Vandlee Bell, and Lee and Lillian Kanipe.
He is survived by his parents, J.C. and Geneva Kanipe; wife, Vivian; daughter, Sara; step-daughter,...
