Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Sheila Lynn Jones
Apr 15, 2024
Sheila Lynn Jones, age 71 of Knoxville passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at Tennova North after an extended illness. She was a member of First Baptist Church Fountain City. She was a 1970 graduate of Central High School. She was preceded in death by her father; Bob Jones. Survivors; sister and brother-in-law with whom she has resided the...
David Allan Rice
Apr 14, 2024
David Allen Rice, age 66, of Bluff City, Tennessee, died peacefully Sunday evening, April 14, 2024, surrounded by his family. David was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sharon Rice, parents, Joseph and Betty Rice. He is survived by his daughter and son in law, Chesney and Richard; son, Caland; grandchildren, Emory and Linda; brothers, Dale, Randy and Ricky....
Gertie Bell Nelson
Apr 13, 2024
Gertie Bell Buttram Nelson, age 84, of Powell, TN , went home to be with the Lord. Gertie is preceded in death by Husband, Ward U. Nelson; parents, Louie and Zelma Buttram of Lafollette, TN; siblings, Virginia Rogers, Betty Herron and Eddie Buttram of Lafollette. She is survived by sisters, Judy Rogan of Parma, OH, Elaine (Joe) Johnson of Lafollette,...
Linda Campbell Braden
Apr 12, 2024
Linda Campbell Braden, age 79, of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024.
Linda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. When her children were younger, she worked in the both Halls Middle and Halls High School cafeteria. Linda was a devout Christian and a member of Salem Baptist church. She enjoyed crocheting, volunteering and singing in the...
Connie Samantha Breeden
Apr 12, 2024
Connie Samantha “Sami” Breeden, age 47, of Clinton, TN passed away on April 12, 2024.
Sami is preceded in death by her mother, MaryAnne Miller; and grandmother, Helen Myers. She is survived by her children, Isaac Wyscaver (Erica), Nevada Smallwood and Gabriel Breeden; grandchildren, Aubree, Elijah and Asher; brothers, Steven Breeden (Kristal) and KC Sedgwick; stepparents, Gary Miller (Faith); also leaving behind...
Charles Michael Robins
Apr 12, 2024
Charles “Mike” Michael Robins, age 60, of Knoxville passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024. Mike was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was an avid golfer and loved his two fur babies, Misty and Duke.
Mike is preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Dianne Robins. He is survived by his...
Peggy Sue Taylor
Apr 12, 2024
Peggy Sue Taylor, age 77, of New Tazewell, formerly of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
Peggy was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She was a member of Church of God of Mountain Assembly in New Tazewell.
She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Inez...
Yvonne Mildred (Mossy) Dockery
Apr 11, 2024
Yvonne Mildred (Mossy) Dockery, age 85 of Norris, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 11, 2024. She enjoyed sewing, reading, spending time with her family, watching Nascar Racing, and listening to Johnny Cash’s music.
Preceded in death by her parents; aunt, Nell Rauhuff; and daughter, Connie Smith.
Yvonne is survived by her sons, Steve (Donna) Williams and Billy...
Buford Eugene (Gene) Longmire
Apr 10, 2024
Buford Eugene (Gene) Longmire, Jr., of West Palm Beach, age 76, passed away Wednesday morning, April 10, 2024, at his home in Florida surrounded by love and family.
Born July 16, 1947, to Buford and Helen Longmire in Knoxville, Tennessee, he graduated Central High School in 1965 and soon moved to Florida where he graduated North Technical Institute, started his...
Ronnie Dewayne Summers
Apr 10, 2024
Ronnie Dewayne Summers, age 55, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. He was known for being a hard worker, with a great sense of humor and always willing to help those in need around him.
Preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis Morrissey; stepbrother, Douglas Keener; and mamaw, June Morrissey.
Ronnie is survived by...
Gayal Emert
Apr 9, 2024
Gayal Ward Emert, age 68, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. She was a loving wife, sister and aunt. Gayal was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church, South Knoxville. She loved her friends and church family. Gayal always thought of other people first before herself. She loved her church children,...
Charles Edward Hale
Apr 9, 2024
Charles Edward Hale, age 82, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday April 9,2024. He was an Army Veteran and he loved to fish. He was a member of Blue Springs Missionary Baptist Church in Sharps Chapel, TN for 20 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family
Preceded in death by, Parents; Lester and Francis Hale, Sister;...
Wayne Allen Major
Apr 8, 2024
Wayne Allen Major, age 66, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving mother and devoted sister following a brief illness. Wayne was born on September 25, 1957, to Ralph and Juanita Major in Knoxville, Tennessee. He is preceded in death by his father, Ralph O. Major, paternal grandparents George and Anna Major, and...
Pamela Gail Overbay
Apr 8, 2024
Pamela Gail Overbay, age 70, of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024. She was born on October 30, 2024, to the late Harvey Asa and Florence Elizabeth (Smith) Pressley.
She is survived by her two children, Angela Curtis (husband Mike) and Russell Overbay, and two grandchildren, Caitlyn (fiancé Christian) and Michael.
She lived her life for three things. They are...
Michael Thomas Nelson
Apr 8, 2024
Michael Thomas Nelson, age 18, of Knoxville, formerly of Jackson, Mississippi, died suddenly and without warning Monday, April 8, 2024. Michael was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Earnese Williams and grandparents, Taze and Evelyn Nelson. He is survived by his parents, John and Rose Nelson; sister, Brittany Gilbert; brother, Kayden Wilson and sister, Mary Beth Beatty; nephew, Beaux Gilbert;...
Mark Randall Tillett
Apr 7, 2024
Mark Randall Tillett, age 42 of Knoxville, passed away April 7, 2024. He was a longtime employee of Gillenwater Flooring Company. Preceded in death by father Jack Tillett, Jr., and son Devin. Survived by mother Earlene Tillett, sister Laurie Tillett, brother Zachary Burdett, daughters Alyssa, Anna, and Angel, nephew Avery Jackson, great-nephew Reece Jackson. Mark will be greatly missed by...
Kathleen Sue French
Apr 7, 2024
Kathleen “Kathy” Sue French, passed peacefully on April 7, 2024 in her home in Knoxville, TN. She was born on November 20, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan to Robert and Virginia Gorst. She was married for 53 years to the love of her life and best friend, Gary French, and together they have one daughter, Amy.
Kathy was a loving, giving, funny,...
Hugh Lee Lawson Jr.
Apr 7, 2024
Hugh Lee Lawson, Jr., age 67 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Known for being able to fix anything with a pair of pliers. He loved fishing, working on cars, and spending time with his family. He was selfless and always willing to help others in need. He was preceded in death...
Caleb Chance Bales
Apr 6, 2024
Caleb Chance Bales (29) of Corryton, TN was tragically taken from us on April 6, 2024.Caleb was a loving son, brother, uncle, coach, mentor, and friend to so many. Heimpacted everyone that he met and was the bright light of every room he walked into.He was loving, humble, generous, witty, adventurous, and always thinking of others.Caleb was so impactful to...
Margaret "Kathy" Haynes
Apr 6, 2024
Margaret "Kathy" Haynes, beloved mother, Nanny, and dedicated custodian, passed away on April 6, 2024, in Chattanooga, TN. She was born on February 13, 1955, in Knoxville to her loving parents Robert and Dixie McClain.Margaret devoted many years of her life to serving the community through her career in the Knox County School System. A woman of unwavering faith, Margaret was...
