Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Vaughn McNeill McCoy
Jun 2, 2023
Vaughn Mcneill McCoy, age 88 of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023. He was a devout Jehovah’s Witness for 50 years. Preceded in death by wife; Alice McCoy. Survived by son; Gregg McCoy; daughter in law, Marty McCoy.
Family and friends will meet at Greenwood Cemetery, June 14, for an 11:00AM Graveside Service. In lieu of flowers...
Revana Sanders Archer
Jun 2, 2023
Revana Sanders Archer, age 88 of Heiskell, passed away peacefully at home Friday, June 2nd, 2023. Revana was a long-time member at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. She loved traveling, square dancing, and pitching horse shoes. She is preceded in death by her husband, Carson Archer; parents, Clarence and Margaret Ann Ezell Sanders; son, Ronnie Archer; five sisters; granddaughter, Kristi Daniels....
Kasey Nicole Byrd
Jun 1, 2023
Kasey Nicole Byrd age 31 of Blaine, Tn passed away suddenly Thursday, June 1, 2023 while vacationing in Panama City Beach, Florida. She was a member of Lea Springs Baptist Church, Blaine, Tn. Kasey had a huge love for animals and enjoyed outdoor activities. Preceded in death by father, Johnny Jacob Byrd, III, grandparents, Virginia and Wiley Marshall; uncle,...
Henry John Bannen
May 30, 2023
Henry J. Bannen, 86, Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Pine Knoll Shores and Morehead City, NC for 29 years, died on May 30, 2023.
Henry was born on July 25, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA. He moved to Boston, MA where he went to secondary school. Henry graduated from Boston University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Henry served in the...
Barbara Ann Rutherford
May 30, 2023
Barbara Ann (Rowland) Rutherford, age 70, of Fountain City passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 30, 2023. She graduated from Young High School in 1970. She was a devoted wife mother and nana. She enjoyed shopping and talking on the phone.
Preceded in death by parents Lyle and Nell Rowland, Dan (dog) Rutherford who passed away December 29, 2022....
Debra Ann Bayles
May 30, 2023
Debra "Debbie" Ann Bayles, age 66 of Knoxville passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. She loved her dogs, Ranger, Bullet and Max. Debbie is preceded in death by her parents Tom and Sarah Davis. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Rick Bayles and sister-in-law, Barbara Ezell. There will be no services held at this time....
Marjorie Holbert
May 29, 2023
Marjorie Holbert went to be with Jesus in Heaven after 83 years on Earth. She was preceded in death by her husband William (Tommy) of more than 60 years. She leaves her son Keith (Cecilia) and daughter Tina as well as a granddaughter and two great grandkids. Marjorie first worked as a seamstress for Standard Knitting Mills....
David C. Staley
May 28, 2023
David Carroll Staley (Pap), age 64 of Luttrell, TN, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Park West Medical Center surrounded by his family.
David proudly served in the U.S. Army for 4 years. David was employed at Lafollette Housing and a member of Mountain View Church of God, and was attending Crossroads Church of God.
Preceded in...
Crystal Elane Cummings
May 26, 2023
Crystal Elane Cummings, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend to many, unexpectedly passed away on Friday May 26th.
Crystal is survived by her mother Sheila Cummings, her father Harlan Cummings, her son Cody Cummings and daughter-in-law Nicole, her son Cory Cummings and her daughter-in-law Becca, her grandchildren Jason and Everett, and her partner Derrek Meres. It is with a bittersweet conviction...
Ricky Lewis
May 26, 2023
Ricky Lynn Lewis age 54 passed away peacefully at UT Hospital Friday May 26, 2023. He was a well known painter by trade.
He is preceded in death by his Mother Brenda K. McNeal, grandmother Hazel Walsh, grandparents Ben & Leona Lewis, grandson Bryson Hoover. Uncles Carl Lewis, J. T. White, Dennis Dunn. Nephew Jason Lewis.
He...
Tabitha Morgan Jones
May 26, 2023
Tabitha Morgan Cunningham Jones, age 34, went to be with the Lord Friday, May 26, 2023. She enjoyed spending her time gardening. She was very witty, creative, passionate, and an artistic person. She was a blessing to her family and loved her children dearly. Her laugh and smile will always be remembered.
She was preceded in death by grandfathers...
Brandy Marie Morgan
May 26, 2023
Brandy Marie Morgan, age 31, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023. She loved being with her friends and family. She had a heart of gold. She was preceded in death by beloved mother, Lisa Yvonne Helmick; cousin, Cierra Matthews; and grandfather Ralph Atkins. She is survived by loving children, Jakharri and Braylynn; grandmother, Peggy Atkins; aunts, Misty, Christy, and Dana;...
Ernesto Eliseo Vigil
May 26, 2023
Ernesto E. Vigil, age 75, of Maynardville, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 at North Knoxville Medical Center.
He was an ordained minister who loved preaching the gospel. Ernest was a Veteran of the United States Army.
He was preceded in death by parents, Jose and Celia Vigil; grandson, Trevel Jordan; siblings, JR Vigil, Louise Vigil, Rudy Vigil,...
Matthew Dean Cantrell
May 24, 2023
Matthew Dean Cantrell, age 37 of Knoxville, TN died unexpectedly on May 24th, 2023. He is preceded in death by his father; Jeffery E. Cantrell, Father in law; Mike Milks, Grandparents; Ray Nell Stewart and C.N. Buddy Crockett, Rita Tindell.He is survived by his wife; Lori Cantrell, Children; Gavin, Blaine, Keegan Cantrell; Mother; Nan Cantrell, Siblings; Nick (Tiffany and Audrey...
Betty June Vibbard
May 23, 2023
Betty June Modglin Sneed Vibbard passed on after a lengthy illness on May 23, 2023. Betty was born in Bluford, Illinois on November 24, 1931 to the late George W. Modglin and Mamie Baker Modglin. She was raised as one of ten children, excelling in high school sports. She earned a teaching degree from SIU/Carbondale and began her teaching career...
James L. Newcomb Sr.
May 23, 2023
James L. Newcomb, Sr. age 77 of South Knoxville, passed away 5:58 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Fort Sander's Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church, retired from KCDC after 18 years of service, and a U.S. Army veteran serving in Vietnam. Preceded in death by parents; Gladys and Charlie Newcomb, sister, Marjorie Newcomb....
David F. Johnson
May 23, 2023
David F. Johnson, age 65 of Corryton, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.
David was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. David had a love for truck driving for 39 years. He will be missed dearly by many people.
He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Johnson; brother, Ray Johnson; brother-in-law,...
Gregory Eugene Murphy
May 21, 2023
Gregory Eugene Murphy, 53 of Knoxville passed away at Tennova North in Powell on Sunday May 21, 2023. He was preceded in death by his Father, Virgil Murphy; Brothers, Michael Franklin Phillips (Mikey), Rodney Quinn Murphy; Sister, Penny Darlene Johnson; & Stepfather, Michael Phillips. He is survived by his Wife of 22 years, Tammy Murphy; Daughters, Ashley (Tony), Brianna (Josh),...
Robert "Bob" L. O'Dell
May 21, 2023
Robert “Bob” L. O’Dell, age 78 of Knoxville, earned his wings with a broken heart on May 21, 2023. He was of the Baptist faith. Bob retired from Norfolk Southern Railway and was a member of the Moose Lodge, the Eagles, and the Masons, as well as, a Vietnam veteran. He was best known for dressing as Santa every year...
Patricia Harness
May 20, 2023
Patricia “Denise” Harness, age 44 of Knoxville, passed peacefully surrounded by her close family.
Preceded in death by loving grandparents Phillip and Mary Kitts, Grandfather Earl Conner, Grandmother Hazel Connor.
Survived by James Rene Conner, Carley Conner and Shelby Harness, Husband James Harness, Parents Rick and Nancy Conner, Sister Kimberly Conner, Nephew John Parton, and many other caring extended...
