Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Shirley Jean Clowers
Jun 25, 2023
Shirley Jean Clowers Beason, age 79 of Knoxville, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 25, 2023. Preceded in death by parents; George and Edith Beason, husband; Ralph Clowers, daughter; Tammy Clowers, and many brothers and sisters. Survived by sister; Gladys Hankins, Grandson; Jay Clowers, granddaughter; Brittany Clowers and many close friends. Family will receive friends...
Harry J. Ballard
Jun 23, 2023
Harry J. Ballard, age 93 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on June 23, 2023. He was a deacon of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. All his life he lived for the Lord and sang for a quartet with his wife Mary, brothers Jim and Bill, and some dear friends. Harry was a member of Valley Masonic Lodge...
Mary Lou McGinnis Lay
Jun 23, 2023
Mary Lou McGinnis Lay, of Knoxville, passed away June 23, 2023. She was a member of 6th Avenue Baptist Church. She was born on November 29, 1941 to the Late Larkin and Vada McGinnis. Mary Lou was the last of 8 siblings. Survived by husband Bobby H. Lay, children Sheila (Mark) Hill and Gerald (Lori) Lay, grandchildren Elizabeth (Kevin) DeBusk,...
Ilene Marie Bodenheimer
Jun 22, 2023
Ilene Marie Bodenheimer, born Jan 17, 1947, age 76, left this world on Thu June 22, 2023 and went home to heaven. She is proceeded in death by her parents, Harold and Evelyn Bodenheimer, and sister Margaret Bodenheimer. She leaves her brothers, Steven Bodenheimer (Cindy), and James Bodenheimer, and her sister LeeAnn Cover. She also leaves behind nieces/nephews and...
Patsy June Beeler
Jun 22, 2023
Patsy June Beeler, age 80 of Halls, TN passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Thursday, June 22, 2023.
She was a wonderful wife, mother, mamaw, sister, and friend. Patsy could always be found watching UT Sports, she knew every player by name. In her free time she loved to test her luck at the casino with her...
Daniel Camille Brochu
Jun 21, 2023
Daniel Camille Brochu
June 16, 1947 - June 21, 2023
Daniel Camille Brochu died in Knoxville, Tennessee on June 21,2023. Daniel was born in Paris, France to Camille and Jacqueline Brochu. Those surviving Daniel is his wife Teresita Abueg Brochu, his daughter Carolyn, his grandsons Grayson and Dalton. Daniel’s brothers: Michel , Phillip, and Denis, sisters: Sylvie and Marie Christine. Daniel...
Walter Burnette Turner
Jun 21, 2023
Walter Burnette Turner age 69, of Knoxville, passed into God’s presence with family and friends on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at UT Medical Center. He had a great love for all and instilled in humor, friendliness a Christian value of trust and always giving freely without expectation. Rich in respect and truth, taught the value of life. Accepted Jesus...
Joyce V. Smith
Jun 20, 2023
Joyce V. Smith, age 78, gained her angel wings and passed from this life to her eternal home, Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Graduate of Halls High School. She attended nursing school and became a nurse in 1989. She was an all-sports athlete and avid UT fan. She enjoyed spending time dancing, fishing, camping, and being with her family. She was...
Juan Vela
Jun 19, 2023
John Vela, age 93, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023.
Preceded in death by wife, Eloisa Vela
Survived by daughters, Jeanine Fennessey, Carrie “Cookie” Humphrey’s, Marina Gombos, Jo Ann Middleton, Lydia Vela; 9 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren
Condolences can be left for the family at www.mynattfh.com
Grover "GC" Cleveland Johnson
Jun 19, 2023
Grover “GC” Cleveland Johnson Jr, (Pop) age 89, of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully at home Monday, June 19, 2023. GC was a veteran of the US Army. He was a very avid fisherman, and had great love for his grandkids and the outdoors.
He is preceded in death by mother, father, siblings, and son Donald Jones. He is...
Richard Darryl Johnson
Jun 19, 2023
Richard Darryl Johnson, age 71 of North Knoxville went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 19, 2023 at his home. Survivors; wife of 25 years, Teresa Johnson; son, Liam Johnson, step-son, Ronald Brock, 2 grandsons, Theon Accoh and Jove Accoh. Family and friends will meet 1:45 p.m. Thursday, June 29, 2023 at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery (John...
Billie Kay Huff
Jun 14, 2023
Billie Kay Huff, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
She was preceded in death by parents, Albert and Inez DeBusk; sister, Regina Anderson; brother, Michael DeBusk.
She is survived by children, Jay, Julie and Neil; brother, Tommy DeBusk (Kathy); several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
There will be a Call of Convenience on Friday, June 16,...
Janice Renee (Boles) Collins
Jun 12, 2023
Janice R. (Boles) Collins age 52 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully Monday, June 12, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She attended Bible Way Full Gospel Church, Clinton, TN. Preceded in death by husband, Stephen A. Collins, Sr.; parents, Dorothy & John Boles, Sister, Angela M. Walker, Brothers, Johnny M. Boles and Dennis W. Boles. Survivors, children,...
Christina Renee (Cummings) Kilpatrick
Jun 11, 2023
Christina Renee (Cummings) Kilpatrick, age 54, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly, Sunday, June 11, 2023. She was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. Christina was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rick Kilpatrick (USMC); maternal grandparents, Meryl and Milburn Arnold; paternal grandparents, Helen and Jim Cummings. She is survived by her loving children and their spouses, Whitney Mynatt...
James Wayne Hollifield
Jun 11, 2023
James W. "Holly" Hollifield, age 77, of Knoxville went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, June 11, 2023. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse R. Hollifield and Mattie C. Hollifield; and his sisters and brother. Jim is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary E. Hollifield, his daughter, Sharon G. Cronas...
Ernest Lee McFall "Ernie"
Jun 11, 2023
Ernest Lee McFall “Ernie”, age 72 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2023. He was a member of Loveland Baptist Church and a former member of Hoitt Avenue Baptist Church, where he was saved at a young age. Ernie was a retired Vietnam Airforce veteran and also retired as a mail carrier from the USPS....
Jamie Bright Catlett
Jun 10, 2023
Jamie Bright Catlett, age 67 of Knoxville, passed away June 10, 2023. She was a member of Glory Church at Dante. Jamie loved her family and her fur-babies more than anything. She enjoyed going to races and car shows. Preceded in death by mother and step-father Faye and Glen Cabage, father James Homer Bright, and son Randall Nighbert. Survived by...
Julie Denise Demarcus
Jun 8, 2023
Julie Denise DeMarcus born on 9/8/68 was a person with tremendous compassion, sympathy, and understanding for all that came into her life. Bring joy and laughter into any room, she was blessed with a warm heart and tenderness, challenging that of a radiant sun. The ones who knew her best as either a friend, a sister, a daughter, or...
Mary Evelyn (McCarter) Cooper
Jun 8, 2023
Mary Evelyn Cooper, age 82, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 8, 2023. She was a member of Redemption Church for over 40 years and was very proud of working in the medical field until she was 77 years old. Mary Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Mary Florence McCarter; brother, Don McCarter and sister,...
