Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Melissa Dawn Thompson
Sep 30, 2023
Melissa Dawn Thompson, age 49, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023.
She is preceded in death by grandfather, Arthur Tindell, Sr.; grandmother, Ennis Jane Jones; grandparents-in-law, Pete and Maymie Jensen and Virginia Thompson Scott.
She is survived by husband, Jeremy Thompson; children, Jonas Logan Thompson and Trent Andrew Thompson; parents, Dallas and Linda Jones; siblings, Michael Shane Gregg (Joy)...
Orvis William England Sr.
Sep 30, 2023
Orvis William England, age 59, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, September 30, 2023. He had many hobbies and liked to tinker with many different things.
Orvis is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Dorothy England, Wife, Tammy England, Son, baby Orvis, Niece, Kaitlyn Walker and Sister, Judy Ward.
Orvis is survived by Daughters, Kasey (Ricky)...
Charles Norman Whaley, Sr.
Sep 30, 2023
Charles Norman Whaley, Sr (age 83) of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away September 30, 2023, at home. He served in the US Navy as a Radioman 2nd Class onboard the USS Recovery, recovering Alan Sheppard's suborbital flight as part of Project Mercury. He retired as Vice-President of Wallace X-Ray Company after 29 years. Over the years, he worked with numerous groups...
Cheryl Jean Carden
Sep 30, 2023
Cheryl Foster Carden, 73, of Knoxville, TN passed away on September 30, 2023. Although she will be greatly missed, we rejoice knowing we will see her again!
Cheryl loved to serve the Lord and attended St. Nektarios Orthodox Church in Lenoir City, TN. She was a selfless servant and spent her career caring for others and worked as a nurse...
Jeffery Lee Beeler
Sep 29, 2023
Jeff L. Beeler, age 62 of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023. He was a member of Union Baptist Church, and a Gibbs High School graduate with the class of 1979. Preceded in death by father, Bill Beeler; and brother, Mike Beeler. Jeff is survived by his mother, Travis (Burkhart) Beeler, aunt, Mary Kate Foster, uncles, Buddy...
Andrew McPherson Mayes
Sep 29, 2023
Andrew McPherson Mayes, age 32, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023, peacefully after a courageous battle with ALS. He enjoyed online gaming, Pokémon, comic cons, and cosplay as the Ghost Busters. He was a movie buff, an avid concert goer, and a hard worker, where his colleagues were his friends that became family. He is preceded in death by beloved...
Mary Elizabeth Conley
Sep 27, 2023
Mary Conley, 90, peacefully moved to her new home Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Those who know Jesus will see her again. She attended Young High School and graduated Knoxville Evening School. She was a member of City View Baptist church. She was blessed with musical talent and loved playing the piano which she was the main service piano musician for...
Michael Edward Lemons, Jr.
Sep 27, 2023
MICHAEL EDWARD LEMONS, JR. (56) of Knoxville, TN, passed away on September 27, 2023, at U.T. Medical Center. He was a graduate of South-Young High School, Class of 1985. He was a career over-the-road truck driver and a dedicated supporter of Veteran’s rights, working with Lost Vets Rescue, a non-profit organization helping homeless veterans obtain safe, affordable housing and essential...
April Darlene Cooper
Sep 27, 2023
April Darlene Cooper, age 47, of Knoxville, TN, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Member of Anderson Street Church of God. She was preceded in death by beloved sister, Charlotte Cole; papaw, William H. Cooper; great-grandparents, Lou Vernie and Doc Moore; great-grandmother, Jean Bussel; aunts, Patsy Carter, Debbie Bussel, Connie Foust, Linda Lee, and Wilma Thurman;...
Amy Lee Overton-Morse
Sep 26, 2023
Amy Lee Overton-Morse, age 34 of Halls, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.
Amy lived a happy life with her husband, Mark, and their two fur babies. Her niece and nephew were her whole world and she loved spending time with them. Amy cherished her family and her friends and had a deep love and strong relationship with...
Brandon Michael Holbert
Sep 26, 2023
Brandon Michael Holbert, age 31 of Knoxville, passed away on September 26, 2023. Preceded in death by Biological Mother; Kimberly Moore, Adoptive Mother; Barbara Holbert. Survived by, sister; Linda Holbert, Sister-In-Law; Pam Holbert, Aunts and Uncles; Richard Collins, Genia and Lee Doane, and many nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com
Charlotte Ann Stanton
Sep 26, 2023
Charlotte Ann Stanton passed away peacefully on September 26, 2023. She was a devoted wife to Ralph Raymond Stanton for 36 years until his death in 1999. She met Ralph at the young age of 16 and married at 21. She felt she had the love of her youth and never desired to remarry. As she put it, “He was...
Tammy Elaine McLean
Sep 25, 2023
Tammy Elaine White McLean, age 60, of Meridian Mississippi, went home to be with the Lord on September 25, 2023. She was a member of New Testament Baptist Church. She loved the Kansas City Chiefs, especially Patrick Mahomes. She loved spending time with family and was a loved, Mother, grandmother and aunt. Preceded in death by, parents; George and Helen...
Cindy Diane Brown
Sep 25, 2023
Cindy Diane (Haun) Brown age 66 of Strawberry Plains passed away Monday, September 25, 2023 at her home surrounded her family. She was a Christian. She had been employed by Atlantic Research Corp. Preceded in death by parents; Betty and Benton Haun, Sisters; Sharon Hill, Joann Haun and Tammy Haun. Brother; Willard Haun. Survivors; son, Sam Brown, Brother; Tony Haun,...
Ruby Kate Dodson
Sep 25, 2023
DODSON, RUBY KATE (McFALL), age 92 died on September 22, 2023. She lived her life giving her love to her Lord Jesus Christ, her family and caring for others. She was a faithful member of Cumberland Baptist Church for over 55 years and served 29 years in the Bed Babies and Pre-school Department; served as Hostess for the Church as...
Roy "Frank" Glosch Jr.
Sep 24, 2023
Roy “Frank” Glosch, Jr., age 63, of Strawberry Plains, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 24, 2023. He loved playing video games and a die-hard Michigan Wolverines and Detroit Lions fan. And he loved spending time with his kids and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ruthie Glosch, grandmother, Grandma Glosch, and aunt,...
Delores Ann Bounds
Sep 24, 2023
Delores “Dee” Bounds, age 75 of Knoxville, passed away September 24, 2023. Preceded in death by parents Ruth and Lloyd Scarbough. Survived by daughter Angie and Brian Fields, grandchildren Samantha and Andrew Abbott, Austin and Chris Fields, Kara Ladd, and Kelsey and Ross Cox, great-grandchildren Joshua and Natlie Abbott, Violet Ladd, and Genevieve Cox. Family and friends will meet at...
Mary Jane Sharp
Sep 23, 2023
Mary J. Sharp, age 57 of Knoxville went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 23, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents, parents, and several aunts and uncles,
She is survived by her children, Jessica Spires, Nichole Spires, and Chris Sharp; several grandchildren; sisters, Penny Spires-Glandon, Teresa Adams; brothers, Freddie Spires and Larry Spires; several...
Joyce Turner Roberts
Sep 22, 2023
Joyce Kaye Turner Roberts, born September 17, 1940, in Knoxville, TN and died September 22, 2023, at the age of 83. She was preceded in death by her parents Opal L. and Theodore R. Turner, and her infant sister Gearldine Faye Turner.
She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Colonel John E. Roberts, Jr (USAF Ret.); her son,...
Randall Eugene Thomas
Sep 22, 2023
Randall Eugene Thomas - 54 passed away Friday, September 22, 2023. Next of kin Ruby Juanita Scarbrough (Mother), Martha Parrott (Cousin), Sharon Kay Brummitt (Sister), Melissa "Rose" Tinsley (Fiance'), Step Kids: Brittney England, Breana and Nisa Tinsley. Grandchildren: Brooklyn and Logan England, Lee Parrott (Nephew), Sue Shelton and June Crowe (Aunts), Close Relative (Earl Fox). A call of convenience will...
