Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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...
Rachel Lynn Bumgarner
May 20, 2023
Rachel Bumgarner 04/03/1990-05/20/2023. On May 20th, Rachel Lynn Bumgarner, treasured daughter, sister, and friend, passed away at the age of 33 years. Rachel was born and raised in Cartersville, Georgia and earned a degree in Anthropology from the University of Georgia, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. Her passion for travel and exploration led her to the...
Mabel Lois Guignard
May 20, 2023
Mabel Lois Guignard, age 94 of Maynardville, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord, Saturday, May 20, 2023. She was member of Halls Christian Church.
Mabel is preceded in death by her parents Charles and Elise Schaumburg, husband Carl Guignard, siblings; Phillip Schaumburg, Charlotte Guignard, and Herburt Schaumburg. She is survived by her daughters Lois Bruner and Joan Proffitt,...
Lisa Adkins
May 19, 2023
Lisa L Adkins, age 59 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 19, 2023.
A cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, she will be missed by many. Lisa never met a stranger. She wore her heart on her sleeve and was always kind and giving to anyone in need. Her...
Dennis Carson Wilkerson Sr.
May 19, 2023
Dennis Carson Wilkerson, 69, of Corryton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on May 18, 2023. He was preceded in death by his son Dennis Carson, Jr., his parents Carson and LaVerne Wilkerson, and his sisters Cindy Bryant and Kathy Rowden. He leaves behind his wife, Martha Spitzer; his children, Jessie, Jud, and Tess; his daughter- and sons-in-law Heather, Brian,...
Catherine Marie Anderson
May 18, 2023
Catherine Marie Reno Anderson, born in Sanford, Tennessee on November 30, 1932, passed away peacefully at her home in Powell, Tennessee on May 18, 2023 at the age of 90.
A graduate of Bearden High School, Marie worked as a receptionist and dental assistant for her husband, Dr. Anderson, the love of her life.
Preceded in death by her...
Rodney H. Snyder
May 18, 2023
Rodney H. Snyder went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He retired from Alcoa Aluminum Company, where he worked for 40 years, and was a member of the 25 year club. He played the bass for the family gospel group...
Maria Guadalupe Segura Mendez
May 18, 2023
Maria Guadalupe Segura Mendez fallecio de edad 88 el Jueves 18 de Mayo 2023 en Knoxville, TN rodeada por su amada familia.
Maria nacio en 28 de Septiembre 1934, en Yurecuaro, Michoacan de su madre Juana Mendez Rodriguez y padre Miguel Segura Guerrero. Maria era una mujer conservadora de una fe implacable. Maria le gustaba dar bendicions a sus...
Kevin William Rudd
May 18, 2023
Kevin William Rudd, age 55, passed away peacefully at home after a battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 30 years Gina; his children Alex (Bethany) Rudd, Benita (Leo) Piety, his special furry friend G.C. father-in-law and mother-in-law (Kim & Ella Smith); brother in laws and sister in laws Kim and Doug Smelcer and Allan and Kim...
Jamie McElroy Greene
May 18, 2023
Jamie McElroy Greene, age 63, went to be with the Lord on May 18, 2023. She was a loving mother, daughter, and mamaw.She is preceded in death by her mother, Mary McElroy; and brothers, Jimmie Wyatt “Mouse” McElroy and John Allen McElroy.She is survived by her husband, Bobby Greene; father Jimmie McElroy Sr (of Fairview Baptist Church); children, Chad (Brandi)...
David Hembree
May 17, 2023
David Hembree, age 75 of Knoxville, passed away May 17, 2023. Preceded in death by wife Kathy Ann Hembree, parents James Robert and Augusta Hembree, brother Esker Hembree, and sisters Laverne and Nina Hembree. Survived by children Robert, David E., and Destiny F. Hembree, grandchildren Kailynn Hembree, Javin Hembree, David I. Hembree, Noah Hembree, siblings Holbert Hembree, Lillian Lorretta Garin, Brenda Cooper, and Mayele Wakely. Family will receive friends 5:00-7:00pm Monday,...
Dr. Jack C. Parrott
May 17, 2023
Dr. Jack C. Parrott, age 88, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. He was a Baptist pastor for over 50 years and graduate of Carson Newman, UT, and Lutherice Seminary. He was a member of the Southern Baptist International Mission Board and Black Oak Heights Baptist Church. Preceded in death by beloved parents,...
Charles Branch
May 16, 2023
Charles Branch, age 35, of Knoxville, Died May 16, 2023. Charlie was born October 9, 1987. Charlie never met a stranger and approached life with a smile on his face and a heart of adventure. He was preceded in death by his father, Jeff Branch; grandparents, Charles and Laverne Branch and his uncle, Joe Feagins. Survived by his daughter, Hazel...
Bonnie Louise Robertson
May 16, 2023
Bonnie Louise Robertson, age 87, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. She was a long time member of Old Pleasant Gap Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Webb and Iona Weaver; brothers, Herbert Webb of Knoxville and Glenn Webb of Knoxville; granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth McHaffie; and great-granddaughter, Samantha Cole.
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Kenneth Lynn McMillan
May 16, 2023
Kenneth Lynn McMillan, age 71 of Knoxville, passed away May 16, 2023. Preceded in death by parents Clarence and Mary McMillan, sister Margaret Kula, and brother Robert McMillan. Survived by brothers Frank (Betty) McMillan and Wayne (Kristy) McMillan, sister JoAnn (Fred) Weaver, several nieces and nephews. No services are planned at this time. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com
