Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Diana Lynn Raley
Nov 15, 2023
Diana Lynn Raley, age 72, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on evening of Wednesday, November 15, 2023. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. Diana was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Ruby Mynatt and grandparents, Arthur and Stella Beason. She is survived by her beloved husband, James Raley; son and daughter in law, Jamie and Shelley...
Michiko Kataoka Burns
Nov 13, 2023
Michiko Kataoka Burns, 85, passed peacefully on November 13th with her family by her side. She immigrated to the United States shortly after marrying her husband, Paul, of 60 years. With her husband deployed to Vietnam, she immersed herself in the American culture and taught herself English and the art of poker. She was a “high roller” in all aspects...
Olivia Denver Wilkerson
Nov 12, 2023
Olivia Denver Wilkerson, 20, of Knoxville, passed away Nov. 12, 2023. She attended Sevier Heights Baptist Church and was a student at the University of Tennessee. Olivia was smart, funny and loving. She was the best big sister to her brothers. Olivia made her family proud and will be deeply missed. She loved her dog, Piper.
She was preceded...
Mildred Carolyn Hutchison
Nov 12, 2023
Mildred Carolyn Hutchison, age 80, of Knoxville, died November 12, 2023. She was a longtime member of Bethel Baptist Church. Mildred loved her family, Elvis Presley, frogs, nature, gardening and making floral arrangements. She was preceded in death by her parents, Haskew and Ida Camper; brothers, F.G. Camper and Sam Camper; sisters, Stella Cates and Ruth Laoris. Mildred is survived...
Paula D. McCarter
Nov 11, 2023
Paula D. McCarter, age 56 of Knoxville, passed away November 11, 2023. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Paula worked as a dispatcher for Knox County 911 for over 30 years. She will be remembered as a loving and giving person who was loyal to her family, loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping. Preceded in death by Sheila...
John Eugene Morrisey
Nov 10, 2023
John Eugene Morrisey, 59, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on November 10, 2023. He served in the Army and was honorably discharged. John was preceded in death by his father Colonel C. Edmund Morrisey and mother, Eleanor Morrisey. John is survived by his son, Jordan Morrisey and wife Anastasia; his granddaughters Amya and Ava; son Zachary Morrisey and girlfriend Lexus Brown; grandson Jaxson; stepmother Pauline Kimsey Morrisey and many...
Charleston Leanord Boles Jr.
Nov 10, 2023
Charleston (Sport, Charlie) Boles Jr. age 60, of Knoxville TN, went home to be with the Lord onNovember 10th, 2023, after a long battle with COPD and cancer, with his family by his side.He was preceded in death by his father, CL Boles Sr.; grandparents, Clyde (Bud), and DorothaRunyon; step-father, Hout (Gene) Bell; step-brothers, Jerry Bell, and Gene Bell; aunt,...
Barbara Denise Bethea
Nov 9, 2023
Barbara Denise Bethea, age 64 of Knoxville, TN passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Sarah Bethea; and father, Robert (Harriett) Bethea.
Barbara is survived by her sisters, Mildred Baskerville of Cameron, NC; Valencia Bethea of Knoxville, TN; Tonya Wilson of Knoxville, TN; and Alecia Wilson of Knoxville, TN; nieces, Johnisha Wilson,...
John Tom Miller Jr.
Nov 9, 2023
John Tom Miller Jr., of Knoxville, passed away on November 9, 2023. He was preceded in death by parents, Ginny and John Miller Sr. and Betty and Clarence Nicely; grandparents, Ellen and Allen Cassidy; Carl Miller, Cora Arthur; nephew, Anthony Brown; grand-nephew, Hudson Klotzbach, and several aunts and uncles. He is survived by his wife Robin Murr Miller; siblings,...
Jamie Denise Ogle
Nov 9, 2023
Jamie Denise Ogle, loving mother, sister, and great aunt, age 55 of Knoxville, TN, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023. She enjoyed spending her time traveling and cruising. She was preceded in death by beloved mother and step-father, Shirley (Rodney) Cook and father, Paul Boles. She is survived by loving daughter, Kaycee Ogle; brother, Mike (Kendall) Boles; niece, Raelei Boles;...
Trudy A Petitt
Nov 9, 2023
Trudy A. Petitt, age 89, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. She was born on March 27, 1934 in Sheboygan, WI to Frank and Teresa Brunmeier. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Madison, WI. Trudy was a nurse in Nashville for many years. She loved to cook and spend time with her family. She...
William "Bill" Connard Zimmerman
Nov 8, 2023
William “Bill” Connard Zimmerman, age 50, of Powell was called Home to join his Heavenly Father on November 8, 2023. Bill was a beloved son, father, brother, grandpa, nephew, cousin, and friend. He was lovingly referred to as “Little Bill” even when he grew to tower over those calling him by that name. He relished his role as grandpa to...
Michael Edward Potter
Nov 7, 2023
Michael Edward Potter, age 50, of Knoxville TN passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Michael was born on May 10, 1973 at Fort Sanders hospital with an intellectual disability. He went to the pediatric language lab at UT until age 6. He then attended Bearden Elementary School of Special Education then to Fort Sanders School for Special Education....
Wendy Renee Reynolds
Nov 6, 2023
Wendy Renee Reynolds, age 44 of Knoxville, went to be home with the Lord Monday, November 6th, 2023. She loved butterflies, her family and her donut sticks.She is preceded in death by her brother, David Reynolds; sister, Kay Wallace. She is survived by her first love, Chris Brock; children, Michael (Liz) Brock, Noah Brock and Savannah Brock; mother, Margaret...
Ira "Junior" Lumpkin
Nov 6, 2023
Reverend Ira “Junior” Lumpkin Jr., 79, of Knoxville passed away on November 6, 2023. Junior was a member of Friendly Chapel Baptist Church and a charter member and Deacon of the former Bearden Gospel Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his parents; Ira Sr. and Helen Lumpkin; first wife Pat (2009) and by sister; Jean Long. Survived by wife; Tina...
Sandra Preston Nelson
Nov 5, 2023
Sandra Preston Nelson, age 73, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 5, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was a member of Emerald Avenue Methodist Church. She worked at SunTrust Bank for over 30 years. Preceded in death by parents; Charles and Wilma Preston. Survived by husband; Douglas E. Nelson, children; Douglas Charles...
Steven Errette Brady
Nov 5, 2023
Steven Errette Brady, age 37 of Knoxville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 5th 2023. Preceded in death by the love of his life, Michelle Herrin; mother, Carol Coats; maternal grandparents, Annie Mae Sands and Bill Sands; paternal grandparents, Harold and Catherine Brady. Survived by his two beautiful daughters, Hayden and Aaliyah; father, Mark (Angela) Brady; brother, Billy (Tracey)...
Joseph David Ridenour
Nov 5, 2023
Joseph David Ridenour, age 66 of Halls, went to be with his lord and savior on November 5th, 2023. David was a member of Black Oak Ridge Baptist Church. He attended Halls High School with the class of 1975 and he had an avid passion for cars and motorcycles. David greeted everyone that crossed his path with a contagious smile and...
Betty Lou Kennedy
Nov 5, 2023
Betty Lou Kennedy, age 87 of Louisville TN, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Betty loved to go shopping and especially loved praising her Lord. She is proceeded in death by her loving husband Jack Kennedy; parents, Ruth Franklin and Thomas Kidwell; brothers, Robert and Junior Vineyard. She is survived by her children, Sharon Harvey,...
