Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Betty Bowman Tolliver
Sep 10, 2015
Betty Bowman Tolliver, born September 6, 1932, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015. Survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Shirley Tolliver, Douglas Tolliver, David Tolliver, Randy and Donna Tolliver, and Troy and Norma Tolliver; daughters and son-in-law, Katie Beets and Carla and Roger Cox; “bunches of” grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her joy in life was being a mother. Over the...
Shirley Ann Phillips
Sep 10, 2015
Shirley A. Phillips, age 79 of the Karns community passed away September 10, 2015. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church. She worked in the nursery at Grace Baptist for over 59 years and enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by parents Lois and T.R. Schropshier and inlaws Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Phillips. She is...
Kathryn Glover Mixon
Sep 9, 2015
Kathryn Glover Mixon, age 88, passed away September 9, 2015. She was born May 11, 1927 to parents, Alpheus and Minnie Glover. Kay and her surviving husband, Ben were married and lived in the Jacksonville, Florida area for 70 years. They recently moved to Elmcroft Senior Living in Halls Crossroads, Knoxville, Tennessee. Preceded in death by parents; three brothers; a...
Louise Pinner Kosier
Sep 9, 2015
Kosier Louise Pinner, age 93, of Knoxville, passed away September 9, 2015 she was a member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church for 58 years. She was a Sunday school teacher who started at the age of 14 and taught up until a few years ago. She retired from Standard Knitting Mill after 47 years of employment. She was preceded...
Lottie Mae Johnson
Sep 8, 2015
Lottie Mae Johnson, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, J. A. Johnson; father and mother, Lee and Clara Smith; brother, Ray Smith; sisters, Virginia Smith, Nancy Nix, Bessie Smith, and Trula Smith; and nephew, Daryl Smith. Survived by brothers, James (Barbara) Smith and Kim (Ella) Smith. Special thanks to Tennova Residential Hospice...
Olivia Jo Keith
Sep 6, 2015
Olivia Jo Keith, age 18 days, gained her heavenly wings September 6, 2015. She was preceded in death by great-grandparents Jim and Jo Kidd and Fayne “Red” Olson. Survivors include parents Anthony and Danielle Keith, grandparents Steve and Renee Kidd, Mark and Melanie Keith, and Kellie Key, great-grandparents Sam and Mary Key and Ruby Olson, uncle Cody, aunts Savannah, Haley,...
French Anthony Wilson
Sep 4, 2015
French Anthony Wilson, Jr. age 30 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on September 4, 2015. He was of the Baptist faith and was a joy to everyone that knew him. He was preceded in death by mamaw and papaw Evelyn and Ed Loveday; uncle Ernie Loveday. Survived by mother Becky Devin; fiancé Ashley Bolden; brother Eric Loveday...
Louise Catherine Lackey
Sep 4, 2015
Louise Catherine Lackey, age 89, of Knoxville went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday September 4, 2015. She was a powerful “Prayer Warrior” for many and a loving wife and mother. She had a joyous spirit and enjoyed cutting up, spending time with family and gospel music. Preceded in death by husband Ernest Lackey; son Ronald E....
Mark Edward Morgan
Sep 3, 2015
Mark Edward Morgan passed away suddenly at home on September 3, 2015. Survived by beloved wife, Jamie Duncan Morgan; son, Mark Aaron Morgan, wife Teri and daughter Gracie; step children, Alex Baskette and fiancée Dottie, Courtney Baskette-Hutson, husband Josh and son Cameron; loving mother-in-law, Laverne Ogle-Cantwell and partner Roger Jones; sisters-in-law, Billie Duncan Layfield, husband Paul and sons Blake and...
Jean C Edwards Petree Smith
Sep 1, 2015
Jean C. Edwards Petree Smith, age 70, passed September 1, 2015 surrounded by loved ones. She was dedicated to those she loved and was always giving. Jean was preceded in death by grandson Steven Diel, parents John and Grovie Edwards, brothers Johnny Edwards and Jerry McCoy, and sister-in-law Pat Edwards. Survivors include daughter Debbie (Bob), Son Bo, granddaughters Chasity (Sarah),...
Raymond Shawn Gresham
Aug 30, 2015
Ray Gresham age 44 of Maryville, formerly of Knoxville passed away August 30, 2015. He was of the Baptist Faith and worked for Hunt Brothers Pizza. He was an avid bowler, loved U.T. Volunteers, Denver Broncos and the St. Louis Cardinals. He was a loving son, husband, brother, dad and poppy. He brought joy to all he encountered, lived life...
Timothy Wayne Stinnett
Aug 29, 2015
Timothy Wayne Stinnett, age 47 of Corryton, passed away Saturday at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by father, Jack Stinnett, Sr., brother, Jack Stinnett, Jr. Survived by wife, Amy, son, Shane, daughter, Jacalyn, grandson, Braxton, mother, Diana Ezell and Ralph, father and mother-in-law Tom and Jackie Bodie. Family will receive...
David Wayne Mccoy
Aug 29, 2015
David Wayne McCoy, age 48, of Andersonville, passed away Saturday August 29, 2015 at Tennova North Medical Center after a brief illness. He was of the Baptist faith. David is survived by children Justin McCoy of Clinton and Amber Burnette of Clinton, grandson Neyland Brunette, parents Pete and Ann McCoy, brother Rick McCoy, sister Sherry Humphrey and husband David all...
Nathan W. Farrington
Aug 28, 2015
Nathan W. Farrington, age 39, of Halls, passed away suddenly August 28, 2015. He was born August 21, 1976. Nathan loved baseball and golf. He began playing baseball at the age of five and continued through high school. He was a graduate of Halls High School and The University of the Cumberlands. With Nathan’s interest in baseball, he began a...
Pamela Cheryl Mcclancy
Aug 28, 2015
Pamela McClancy, age 57 of Townsend, Tn. formerly of Atlanta, Ga. Passed away August 28, 2015, after a courageous three year battle with breast cancer. Pam leaves behind her sister Janice McClancy, niece Paige Hawkins and great niece Farrah Hawkins. Also mourning her passing is her best friend and “other sister” of 36 years Becky Robinson. The family would like...
William Wayne Dowling
Aug 28, 2015
William Wayne (Billy) Dowling passed away on August 28, 2015. He was born on July 16, 1966 and was preceded in death by his parents Pat and Betty Dowling. He is survived by brothers and sisters-in-law Pat and Nancy Dowling, Dan and Gail Dowling, David and Patty Dowling, sister and brother-in-law Cindy and Dean Campbell, all of Knoxville; nieces Sherri...
Barbara Jean Berry
Aug 28, 2015
Barbara “Bobbie” Berry age 83 of Corryton, passed away August 28th, 2015. She was a member at Clapps Chapel United Methodist Church where she was church secretary for over 35 years. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Lula Suddarth, sisters Mildred, Helen, Pauline, Mary and Charlie Mae. She is survived by her husband of 65 years...
Paul Michael Beeler
Aug 26, 2015
Paul Michael (Mike) Beeler, age 61 of Corryton, passed away unexpectedly the morning of August 26, 2015. Though we mourn the loss of our beloved husband, father, papaw, brother, and friend, we are secure and comforted in the knowledge that as a man of faith and acceptance, he is now in the presence of our Lord and Savior. A hardworking...
Jamie "Todd" Butler
Aug 25, 2015
Jamie Todd Butler was received into Heaven August 25, 2015. He was preceded in death by father T.J. “Cowboy” Butler and grandparents Lawson and Nora Butler and Roy and Rosa Ferguson. Survivors include mother Joyce Butler, sister Gwen Reeder and husband Clarence, brother Ted Butler, and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 1 PM Saturday, September...
John Alfred Mayes
Aug 25, 2015
John Alfred Mayes, Jr., age 92, died August 25, 2015. John was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. He worked for Tucker Steel for 34 years and retired as plant superintendent. He then was a cattleman for 28 years. John enjoyed working on his farm and listening to country music. John was a master metal fabricator having built his...
