Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Frank Dean Lively
Jan 18, 2023
Frank Dean Lively of Powell, TN passed away on January 18, 2023 at the age of 93. Frank was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was the 7th of nine children. Stella, Dillard, Mable, Gertrude, Roscoe, Jack, Frank, Pearl and Alvis Jr – a remarkable and loving family, we list their names as they are not to...
Clayton E. Sharp
Jan 18, 2023
Clayton E. Sharp, age 101 of Corryton passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at his home. He was born on a dairy farm on Beeler Road on January 12, 1922, to the late Reuben and Mary Sharp. He was a WWII veteran, serving in the US Army and later in the U.S. Coast Guard. Clayton...
Jessica Morelock-Cronos
Jan 18, 2023
Jessica Ann Morelock-Cronos age 57 gained her angel wings on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. She was of Baptist Faith. She enjoyed shopping and spending time with her family and friends. She is preceded in death by Alice Lydia Webb “Cronos”, Pete Cronos, Michael Cronos, and Wayne A. Cronos. She is survived by her daughter Breeana Breeden “Cronos”; son-in-law, David Breeden;...
Deborah Garrett Bingham
Jan 18, 2023
Deborah Garrett Bingham, age 60 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Deborah loved cooking, decorating and crafting. She is preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Linda Garrett; step-father, Ray Adams. Survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Gerald Bingham; daughters, Eva Orman-Garrett, Erin Leah Bingham and Isabelle Oma-Bingham; step-son, Jeremy Bingham;...
Robert Ernest Meridieth
Jan 17, 2023
Robert Ernest Meridieth, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at his home in Powell, TN. He is preceded in death by first wife, Carolyn P. Meridieth; father, William Earl Meridieth; mother, Jennie Faye Meridieth. He is survived by wife, Bonnie Meridieth; sons, Jeffrey Meridieth (Pamela), David Meridieth; stepson, Richard DeBusk; grandchildren, Emily Yvonne Meridieth Riddle (Brooks), Zachary...
Alice Florence Marine
Jan 16, 2023
Alice Marine, born on October 25, 1926, passed away in Knoxville, Tennessee, on January 16, 2023. Alice was full of life, loved her family, and could make anyone laugh. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Caris Healthcare. She is preceded in death by her mother Emmalee Irwin, father Millard Irwin, husband Joe Marine, daughter Cathy Marine,...
Mary Reagan
Jan 14, 2023
REAGAN, MARY LEDFORD- May 4, 1932 – January 14, 2023 daughter of Arthur D. Ledford and Isabelle Buckner, passed away peacefully at home in Knoxville. She is preceded in death by her husband of sixty-two years, Frank A. Reagan. She is survived by daughters Sara Reagan and Shirley Black of Knoxville; grandson, Rev. Chris Black and his wife Julie of...
Mary Ann Mccurry
Jan 14, 2023
Mary Ann McCurry, age 77 of Knoxville, TN, went to be with the Lord Saturday, January 14, 2023. Mary Ann dedicated her life helping others as a nurse for 30 years. She was a devoted wife, mother, and loving grandmother. She was preceded in death by beloved husband George N. “Charlie” McCurry Jr., parents Johnny and Garneda Camper. Mary Ann...
June Maxine Bumgardner
Jan 14, 2023
June Maxine Bumgardner, age 87 of Halls, TN, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 14, 2023. She loved spending her time outside and working in her garden. She was preceded in death by beloved husband Lynn Bumgardner, daughter Rita Looney, and parents Clifford and Georgia Irwin, and many other loved ones. Family and friends will meet 12:45pm Wednesday,...
Rev. Charles Herman Faddis,
Jan 14, 2023
Rev. Charles Herman Faddis, Sr., age 96 of Boise, Idaho and Knoxville, Tennessee, went to heaven on January 14, 2023. He had pastored several Baptist Churches in East Tennessee including Bethany Baptist Church where he is a member. He was in WW II, the 76th Army Infantry, fought in the Battle of the Bulge, received the Bronze Star, served as...
Rocky Dewayne Manis
Jan 13, 2023
Rocky Dewayne Manis, age 47, went to be with his mama and granny on January 13, 2023. He was a genuinely good person, and he would help anyone he could. He was a dedicated worker with a wonderful sense of humor. He loved his family more than anything, especially his niece and nephew. He is preceded in death by his...
Darrell Alfred Cooper
Jan 13, 2023
Darrell Alfred Cooper, age 61, went to be with the Lord on January 13, 2023. Darrell was of the Baptist faith, and he was loved by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his brother, Gary Sorrells, as well as his parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles. He is survived by his wife, Jean Cooper; daughters, Misty Penland...
Charlotte Lynch Crowe
Jan 12, 2023
Charlotte Lynch Crowe, age 65 of Knoxville, passed away January 12, 2023. She attended Outreach Baptist Church and was a long-time employee of St. Mary’s Hospital in the house keeping department. Preceded in death by parents Wiley and Mildred Lynch, in-laws Freeman and Frances Crowe, and son-in-law Randall Ellis. Survived by husband of 44 years Russell Crowe, daughters Ashley Crowe,...
Ted Roy Foust
Jan 12, 2023
Ted R. Foust, age 75 of Maryville, formerly of Knoxville, passed away suddenly 8:30am Thursday, January 12, 2023, at UT Medical Center. He was a member of Rocky Branch Missionary Baptist Church and Ted grew up in Clear Springs Baptist Church, Corryton. He retired from Lowe’s as the Credit Manager. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran retired as a...
Karen Melissa York
Jan 11, 2023
Karen Melissa York, 54 of Knoxville, TN. Passed away Wednesday January 11. 2023 at her home in Knoxville, Tennessee after a losing a hard-fought battle with cancer. Karen was born October 13, 1968, in Knoxville TN, to Father Willis York and Mother Margaret Jeffries Brakebill York. She attended Holston High School in Knoxville, TN. Karen gave her life to the...
Naomi Faye Hutchens
Jan 11, 2023
Naomi Faye Hutchens, age 82 of Oliver Springs, went peacefully to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Faye loved spending her time fishing, crocheting, doing puzzles and being with family. She was preceded in death by beloved Husband Archie Ray Hutchens Sr., son Darrell Hutchens, daughter Doris Guthrie, and sons Michael Hutchens and Archie Ray Hutchens Jr. She...
Jannie Marie Davis
Jan 11, 2023
Jannie Marie Davis, age, 62 of Knoxville, TN went home to be with the Lord. Jannie loved the Lord, loved laughing, watching criminal minds, dogs, shopping but most of all she loved her family. She was preceded in death by beloved parents, Doris and Curtis McMhan, brother David McMhan, sister Teresa Abner, grandsons Trenton Bradley Ray, William Nation Jr. She...
Rona Kay King
Jan 10, 2023
Rona Kay Boutin King age 61, from Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2023. Rona was a loving mother, daughter, grandmother, sister and best friend. She is preceded in death by her parents; Betty Davenport Kelly and Edmond Boutin, brother; Rick Boutin, great grandchild; Kaiden Anthony Theilen-King. She survived by her son Joey King, grandchildren; Britney...
Gail Hatmaker
Jan 10, 2023
Gail Hatmaker, age 76 of Powell, TN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. She was a member of Union Baptist Church. There are certain things that come to mind when we think of our Nanda; her smile, singing and dancing, hummingbirds, butterflies, frogs, wildflowers, nature walks, strolling...
Earl Weaver
Jan 10, 2023
Earl Weaver, age 92, went to his heavenly home to be reunited with his loving wife, Opal, on January 10, 2023. He was in the medical Corp for the United States Army in Germany from February 24, 1955 to February 13, 1957. He was a Sheetmetal Journeyman Local No. 5. He was also a member of the Masonic Valley Lodge...
