Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Jan 26, 2023

Virginia Jean Wright, age 89, passed away peacefully at her home on January 26, 2023. She is survived by her loving husband of 71 years, Jack Wright, and their three children Jerry (Catherine) Wright, Jackie Wortley, and Julie (Scott) Bell. Also survived by 22 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, her four siblings; Joan (Ed) Fowler, Wanda (Earl, deceased) Cupp, Glen Shiflet, and...

Jan 26, 2023

Mark Tracy “Roundman” Murray, 55 of Knoxville TN, passed away on January 26, 2023 Tracy is preceded in death by his mother, Virgina “Genny” Murray and his father, Bobby “Bulldog” Murray. He was a beloved Mechanic. He is survived by; Missy Hurst Murray, Ginger Hunley Murray. Brother; Michael Murray. Sister; Sherry McElroy. Sons; Jimmy, Josh, Michael. Daughters; Crystal, Brittany M,...

Jan 25, 2023

Roscoe “R.J.” Sharpe, age, 94 of Knoxville, went home to his Heavenly home in the morning hours of Wednesday, January 25, 2023. He was born February 6, 1928, to the late R.R. and Gertie Sharpe. R. J. loved tending to his garden every year. R.J. was a longtime member of and Deacon with Lincoln Park Baptist Church. He was retired...

Jan 25, 2023

Barbara Ziegler of Strawberry Plains went to be with the Lord on January 25 2023. Preceded in death by daughter; Mellissa Pack and baby, mother; Edith White, father; Daniel White, Brothers; Danny White, Fred White, nephew; Fred White, grandson; baby Jake. Survived by son; Joe Brodgon, Husband; Michael Ziegler, Sister; Robin Melton, Brother; Paul White, Grandchildren, Julia, Joejoe, Dylan, Melissa,...

Jan 24, 2023

Connie Sue Nelson-Wallace, age 71 of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. She loved her grandchildren and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Paul Wallace, daughters; Patty (Tim) Capps, Donna Brown, son-in-law; Luis Martinez, sister; Jean Perkins, brother; Albert (Debbie) Nelson as well as many...

Jan 24, 2023

Pamela Susan Foss, age 65, of Knoxville, Tennessee, formally of Miami, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. She was born at the Fort Benning Army Base in Columbus, Georgia to the late Oscar and Carolyn Forsyth. Pam loved country music, tole painting, dancing, bird watching, gardening, soaking up the sun on the beach, playing Garden Quest and June’s...

Jan 24, 2023

Darlene Marie (Walters) Oakley “Duckie” passed away at home on January 24, 2023 at the age of 63. She was born to Shirley Walters and William Walters of Medina NY. She was a loving mother to four children. She loved to drive 18 wheelers and being over the road. She worked at Waffle House (Lovell Rd.) as a door seater...

Jan 24, 2023

Jan 23, 2023

Angela Sue Lee was called home to be with the Lord on January 23, 2023. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Lavator and Lois Sutton, Isaac and Celestial Boggs; sister, Susan Boggs; and brother, David Collins. Survivors include her mother, Melissa Collins; father, Wayne Boggs; brother, Chris Boggs; son, Daniel Noah (Felicia); son, Jacky Noah (Holly); daughter, Paige...

Jan 23, 2023

Brenda Stallings, age 69, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 23, 2023. Brenda loved shopping, bowling and eating at Shoneys. Preceded in death by father, Jay Stallings; mother, Betty Rose Stallings; nephew, James Lyons. Survived by son, Jason Davis, Sr.; sisters, Gina Patton and Tina Rutledge; grandchildren, Jason Davis, Jr., Nate Ridenour and Devina Davis;...

Jan 23, 2023

Roy Daniel “Dee” Beeler, age 88, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully in the morning hours of Monday, January 23, 2023. He was a member of Faithway Baptist Church and Masonic Lodge # 244 F. & A.M. Dee was preceded in death by his parents, Roy D. and Beulah Beeler; son, Daniel J. (Danny) Beeler; sister, Neicie Wyrick and wife, Geraldine...

Jan 21, 2023

Mark Samuel Taylor, age 67 of Sweetwater went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Mark loved fishing, camping and photography. Survived by wife of 10 years, Judith Taylor; son, Jason Allen Lambert; mother, Georgia Mae Byrd; brothers, Michael and Allen Taylor; sister, Jill Racek; many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 pm...

Jan 21, 2023

Buford Wayne Day, age 80, went to be with Jesus on January 21, 2023. He longed to be with the love of his life, Joyce Crippen Day, who passed a little over 3 weeks ago, so God graciously answered his prayer. Love never fails. His children were blessed to have him as their dad and will miss him always. He...

Jan 21, 2023

Carroll E. Smith, age 77, went home to be with the Lord on January 21, 2023. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Smith; parents J.E. and Nell Smith; brother, Marshall Smith; parents-in-law, Charlie and Bertha Cox; and brother-in-law, Dennis Cox. He is survived by his son, Johnny Smith;...

Jan 20, 2023

Gunnery Sergeant Charles Gary Bowden recipient of the purple heart has passed away on January 20, 2023, at home with his loved ones by his side. He was a proud Marine, who was wounded in the Vietnam War along with his brothers in combat. He was true to his faith in God and loyal to his family and friends. He...

Jan 20, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Caroline (Tindell) Lawson on January 20, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. She was known to many as Nana. Caroline was born on July 9, 1947, and lived a full and meaningful life. She was a loving Nana, who devoted her life to her family. She was known...

Jan 20, 2023

Nellie Tharp (Corum) Verrinder, age 85 of Knoxville, passed away January 20, 2023. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by daughter Kathy Corum (Smith) Crotwell, parents Charlie and Rettie Tharp, sisters Thelma “Pat” Bailey and Zelma “Shorty” Parker, brother Fred “Red Eye” Tharp. Survived by children: Mike (Ann) Corum, Greg (Leah) Corum, H.E. (B.J.) Corum, Cindy (John)...

Jan 20, 2023

Bedford “B.F.” Franklin Headrick, age 89 of Corryton, passed away on January 20, 2023. He was a long-time farmer and carpenter. Member of Warwicks Chapel Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served from 1955-1961. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pierce and Bonnie Headrick, sister Evelyn Price, brother Wayne Headrick, and his...

Jan 20, 2023

William Bryan Phillips “Coffee Man,” age 63, of Knoxville, TN went to be with his Lord on January 20, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents Bryan Williams Jennings Phillips and Agnes Juanita Phillips, sisters Wanda Bullen and Juanita Hurst, brother, Virgil Warren, son, William Carl Walker “William Bryan Phillips Jr.” and grandson Joshua Allen Woody Smith. He...

Jan 19, 2023

Erba Irene Farrington, age 92 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at her home in the early hours of Thursday, January 19, 2023. She was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church for sixty years. Irene was retired from Rexnord after thirty-five years. She was loved by many, and she will be missed greatly. Irene was preceded in death by her parents,...