Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
William Lloyd Derreberry
Apr 28, 2023
William Lloyd Derreberry, age 48 of Knoxville, suddenly passed away after a long illness on April 28, 2023. He greatly enjoyed tinkering with and flying his drones and helicopters. He was an avid animal lover who loved to spend his time at the beach. He cherished the time he spent at car shows with his dad and his brother.He is...
Douglas Eugene Best
Apr 27, 2023
Douglas Best, age 63 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 27, 2023. He was a wonderful father and a great grandfather.
He is preceded in death by the mother of his children, Traci Best; girlfriend of many years, Donna Hannah; brother, Mike Allen; and parents, Eugene and Betty Jo Best.
He is survived by...
Christy Yevette Tiller
Apr 27, 2023
Christy Yevette Tiller, age 54, of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023.She loved crafting, her family and pets. Christy graduated from Grainger County High School in 1986 before going to Draugons Jr. College to get her associates degree in business. Preceded in death by mother, Phyllis Worley; aunt, Sanda Gaylon; father, Tony Parks; brother, Darren Parks. Survived by...
Harry Edward Cameron
Apr 27, 2023
Harry E. Cameron born on January 12, 1960 passed away suddenly at home on April 27, 2023.
He was preceded in death by parents; Victor and Barbara Cameron, brother; George Cameron; step-daughter; Cara Adams, and niece; Ashley Cameron. Survived by wife; Ginger Cameron, brother; Dan Cameron, sister; Sue Cameron Phillips, stepsons; Chuck ( Karen) Wright, Christopher Wright, grandchildren;...
Howard Cooper
Apr 26, 2023
Howard Cooper left this walk of life on April 26th, 2023. Howard was a truck driver by trade and enjoyed nothing more than being in his truck, and being on the road. He was proceeded in death by his father, Howard Cooper, Sr. and his mother, Ethel Mcharge. He is survived by his daughter, Melissa Mantooth and his sister Ramona...
William "Billy" Strawbridge
Apr 26, 2023
William “Billy” Strawbridge, age 69, of Havre de Grace, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Billy was a jack of all trades, lover of Nascar, wrestling, and tools.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Martha Koonce; father, James Strawbridge; siblings, Sarah, Jeffrey, and Patty Strawbridge,
William is survived by his wife, Jamie Strawbridge; daughters, Tabitha...
Jay Terry Minor
Apr 26, 2023
Jay Terry Minor age 78 of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully on April 26, 2023. He was a Vietnam Veteran of the United States Navy. He retired from Alcoa with 32 years of service and member of the Alcoa 25 year club. He is preceded in death by wife Linda J Minor, parents Fred and Rubye Minor, brother Gary...
John W. Fariss
Apr 25, 2023
John W. Fariss, age 65 of Knoxville, passed away April 25, 2023. He attended St. Albert the Great Catholic Church. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents Wayne and Betty Fariss. Survived by loving wife Jean Fariss, sons Kristopher (Tanessa) Fariss and Stephen (Abbey)...
Allan Logan
Apr 25, 2023
Allan Logan, age 74, passed peacefully into heaven on Tuesday April 25, 2023. He was a member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain city. He was a proud fifty-five year member of Union Sheet Metal Workers Local 5. He loved life whether it was fishing, golfing, or playing croquet. He was full of laughter and always ready to tell a...
John Morgan Burka
Apr 25, 2023
John Morgan Burka (1928-2023) went to Glory on April 25, 2023. He fought the good fight, finished the race and kept the faith. There is laid up for him a crown of righteousness, as promised in 2 Timothy 4:7-8.
John was born in Dayton, TN, January 17, 1928 to John Francis Burka and Melrose Cunnyngham Burka. He graduated from Knoxville...
Cassandra Renee Chittum
Apr 25, 2023
Cassandra Renee Chittum age 63 of East Knoxville passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at U. T. Medical Center. She was a christian and an employee of East Towne Walmart. Her greatest pleasure in life was her "furbabies" and her family. She was a very hard working person in life. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gene Allen...
David Lee Dees
Apr 24, 2023
David L. Dees, age 69 of Knoxville, Tennessee born November 24, 1953, passed away at Beverly Park on April 24, 2023. David worked at The University of Tennessee Library. He graduated from Halls High School class of 1971. David also graduated from University of Tennessee with a Master in science and bachelors of art. David loved putting models together. David...
Richard Edward Clapp
Apr 24, 2023
Richard Edward Clapp, born May 31, 1944, passed peacefully into heaven on Monday, April 24, 2023, at The Pointe at Lifespring. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving as a Specialist 5 Heavy Equipment Operator with the 169th Combat Engineers in Fort Stewart, Georgia, Okinawa Japan, and South Vietnam. He was a highly decorated serviceman, receiving several...
Sherril Franklin Coker
Apr 24, 2023
Coker, Sherril Franklin – at age 81, Sherril went home to be with the Lord on April 24, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Sherril was a veteran of the United States Army, retired from Rhom and Haas, and proudly served as a Chaplain for the Knoxville Police Department. Most importantly,...
Ronald Mitchell Lane
Apr 24, 2023
Ronald M. Lane, age 69 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 24, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones. Ron was a graduate of Bearden High School in 1971 and completed seminary in Ft. Worth Texas in 1983. He retired from Knox Area Rescue Ministries, where he used his gift to help change many lives...
Megan Leigh Cabage
Apr 23, 2023
Megan Leigh Cabage, age 26 of Knoxville, passed away April 23, 2023. She was of the Baptist faith.
Preceded in death by mother Robin Light, father Jeff Cabage, grandfather Ronald Light, and grandmother Teresa Cabage.
Survived by son Ezra Caldwell, grandmother Patti Cheek, brother Jacob Cabage, aunts Susan Light and Marie Rader, uncle Dwayne Light and wife Melissa, best...
Jerry D Dunlap
Apr 23, 2023
Jerry Dunlap age 53 of Knoxville, TN, passed away April 23, 2023. He was a loving husband, son, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, & friend. To know Jerry was to love Jerry. There was never a dull moment with him around. He was preceded in death by his father, James E. Dunlap Sr.; mother Princella Williamson; brother, Jeffrey Dunlap; sisters,...
Darrell Douglas Webb
Apr 22, 2023
Darrell passed away in his home on April 22, 2023. Proceeded in death by parents Troy Douglas and Lora Webb. Sisters Barbara Kilgore and Betty Melton. Survived by daughter Leigh Ann Webb. Siblings Peggy Hall, Bill Kasior (Nancy), Stanley Kasior (Carolyn), Brenda Buhl (Jerry), and Mona Buhl. Several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations...
Ricky Edward "Bubba" Mendenhall, II
Apr 22, 2023
Ricky "Bubba" Mendenhall, II, age 24 of Knoxville, passed away quietly with his family by his side, Saturday, April 22, 2023. He was of the Baptist faith. Ricky's passions were for motorcycles, the outdoors and being the life of the party. He was preceded in death by his father, Ricky E. Mendenhall, Sr.; grandfather, Henry J. Mendenhall, Sr. Ricky is...
Dennis Lynn Ball
Apr 22, 2023
Dennis L. Ball, age 61 of Knoxville, died Saturday, April 22, 2023. Dennis was a member of Living Waters Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Hayes "C.H." Ball; grandparents, Kermit and Gertrude Ball and grandson, Zach Branam. Our hearts are forever broken with the tragic loss of the foundation to our family. How do...
