Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Mark Samuel Taylor
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...
Buford Wayne Day
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...
Carroll E. Smith
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;...
Charles Gary Bowden
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...
Caroline Yvonne Lawson
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...
Nellie Tharp Verrinder
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)...
Bedford Franklin Headrick
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...
William Bryan Phillips
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...
Erba Irene Farrington
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,...
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...
