Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Teresa Hamley Allen
May 15, 2023
Teresa Hamley Allen, 72, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on May 15, 2023, after a tough battle with an extremely rare form of cancer. She was surrounded by her family who loved, pampered and comforted her during this difficult time.
Teresa, known as Momma T to so many, was born on November 15, 1950, to Jack and Hallie Hamley in...
Lula (Lou) Lindsey Kracke
May 15, 2023
Lula (Lou) Lindsey Kracke, age 95 of Knoxville, TN, went to her Heavenly home, Monday, May 15, 2023. She was born to Noah and Mary Lindsey of DeFuniak Springs, Florida on August 26, 1927. She is preceded in death by her beloved friend and companion of thirty-two years, Jack Carpenter; parents, Noah and Mary Lindsey; son, Butch Gillanwater; brother...
Mary Bolton
May 14, 2023
Mary Evelyn Rule Bolton, Fountain City, Knoxville, age, 81.Mary went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, May14, 2023.Mary was born to Vida and Everette Rule on February 1, 1942. Shegraduated from Central High School in the class of 1960 and attended theUniversity of Tennessee. She married John C. Bolton on August 26, 1961.Mary and...
Marie Clevenger Carpenter
May 14, 2023
Marie Clevenger Carpenter passed away peacefully at her home, fittingly on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 14, 2023 at the age of 91. Marie was born to J. W. and Estelle (Arnwine) Clevenger on December 12, 1931, the second of six children. She was raised on the family dairy farm and graduated from Gibbs High School enjoying cheerleading during her high...
Paula Scheliga Kearns
May 13, 2023
Paula Scheliga Kearns passed away peacefully at the University of Tennessee Medical Center on May 13, 2023, after facing various complications from a fall she sustained in 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Mary Kozaki Scheliga, as well as her brother, Raymond John Scheliga. She leaves behind her husband of thirty-nine (39) years, Brian Kearns...
Heidi Annette Johnson
May 13, 2023
Heidi Annette Johnson, age 20, was born in Lynchburg Virginia and resided in Sevier County. Heidi went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 13, 2023. She loved the beach, horses, hiking in nature and dancing. Heidi Annette was a sweet, kind, and beautiful soul with a feisty side! She had the most beautiful smile and eyes that let...
Miranda Nicole Glenn
May 13, 2023
Miranda Nicole Glenn, 20, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 13, 2023 and entered her eternal home with her Lord and savior Jesus Christ.
She was born May 29, 2002 to Chris Glenn and Cynthia Hobbs in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Miranda was beautiful inside and out. She touched so many people with her gentle warm spirit and positive outlook on life....
Sherry A. Sanders
May 13, 2023
On Saturday, May 13, 2023, our family lost our beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, and mother-in-law, when she departed this earth and became the most beautiful Angel in Heaven. Our family loves you with all our hearts and souls and your memory will forever be with us. She is survived by her loving and completely devoted husband and best...
Elizabeth Arlene Anthony
May 13, 2023
Elizabeth Arlene Anthony, age 68, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, May 13, 2023. She loved her family and especially her grandchildren. Elizabeth was the Proverbs 31 woman of the Bible. She was preceded in death by beloved brothers, Steven R. Bumgardner and James M. Bumgardner. She is survived by loving husband, Gary Stephen Anthony, Clinton, TN; son, Trevor R....
Emma Lynn Carpenter Curtis
May 13, 2023
Emma Lynn Carpenter Curtis, age 87, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Parkwest Hospital. She was a member of Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Powell for over 70 years, where she had taught Sunday School, VBS, and had been a member of the choir. Emma was a graduate of Powell High School, Class of 1954, and...
Emily Denise Wohlford
May 12, 2023
Emily Denise Wohlford, 26 of Powell Tn, passed away of May 12, 2023. She graduated from Clinton High School and was of the Baptist faith. Some of her favorite hobbies were traveling, especially to the Smoky Mountains and Cherokee, North Carolina. She loved making jewelry, coloring and spending time with her dog. Preceded in death by, grandmother; Betty “Elmo” Wohlford,...
Harry Stooksbury
May 12, 2023
Harry Stooksbury, age 90, of Loyston Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 12, 2023. He was a member of Washington Pike United Methodist Church for 60 years. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was a truck driver for White Lily Flower for 40 years. He loved his family...
Nancy De Jesus Lopez
May 11, 2023
Nancy B. De Jesus Lopez, age 42, from Humacao, Puerto Rico, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023. A receiving of friends will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM with a service to follow officiated by Rev. Stephan Gardner. Online condolences may be made at mynattfh.com.
Nancy B. De Jesus Lopez, edad 42,...
Madison Wade Simcox
May 10, 2023
Madison Wade Simcox, of Knoxville Tennessee, was born October 30, 1995 in Winston Salem North Carolina, went home in the embrace of his Savior Jesus Christ Wednesday, May 10. 2023. Preceded in death by his grandfather Donald Ogburn, grandmother Rebecca Ogburn, his father, Kevin Simcox. He is survived by his parents Susan (Tony Koontz), Richelle Simcox, siblings Amber Hindenburg...
Paul E. Galyon, Jr.
May 10, 2023
Paul E. Galyon, age 86, was carried to his Heavenly home by his angels after a long illness.
He was jeweler and owner of Galyon Jewelers until he retired. Paul enjoyed watching sports and officiating football, baseball and softball for 25 years. He organized a monthly get-together of his classmates from the class of 1950-1951 from Smithwood Grammar School. He...
Earl Wayne Hoskins
May 10, 2023
Earl Wayne Hoskins, age 72, of Knoxville went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Earl worked with the US Postal Service for 35 years. He loved the Lord and was a devoted member of New Victory Baptist Church. Although we will miss him, we take great comfort in knowing we will see him again. Earl is...
Mike D Fox
May 10, 2023
Mike D. Fox, age 66, of Corryton, TN went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. He was a member of Anchor Holds Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents Samuel and Marie Fox, and his baby girls Jennifer Fox and Samantha (Toby) Fox.
He is survived by his beloved wife Mary Fox, daughter Rachel;...
Rogers B Smith Jr
May 9, 2023
Rogers Burchelle Smith, Jr., age 76, of Knoxville, TN, gained his angel wings on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Rogers loved to work on cars and fishing. He was a Marine veteran.
Preceded in death by parents, Rogers Smith, Sr. and Ruth Smith; brother, J.D. Smith; sister, Rogina Smith
Survived by wife, Ann Smith; children, Tammy (Kenny) Comerford, Amber (Scott)...
Edward Steven Clevenger
May 9, 2023
Rev. Edward Steven Clevenger age 68 of Knoxville, went to be with the Jesus on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at his home with his wife by his side. Member of Bethany Baptist Church and retired from Trucking Transportation after 20 years of service. He was a veteran of the VietNam Conflict serving in the United States Marine Corps. He was...
Gerald Edward Brock
May 8, 2023
Gerald Edward Brock died peacefully at his home in Knoxville on May 8, 2023. He was born onJune 30, 1935, to Harley and Irene Ramsey Brock, in the Lonsdale community. He graduatedfrom Rule High School in 1953. After graduating, Jerry joined the United States Marine Corps.He returned home to Knoxville after the end of his term of service. Shortly thereafter,...
