Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Gladys Virginia Davis
Apr 7, 2022
Gladys Virginia Davis, age 72 of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022. She is preceded in death by her father; Guy Bunch, and sisters; Betty Lou Bunch and Sandra Fay Bunch. She is survived by her mother; Bessie Allmon, son; Jerry Williams Jr., daughter; Cynthia M. Williams, grandchildren; Candace Lankford, Ryan Williams, Josh Armstrong, and Shania McKnight, several...
Barbara Lynn Jones
Apr 7, 2022
Barbara Lynn (Yarnell) Jones age 77 of Fountain City passed away peacefully Thursday, April 7, 2022 surrounded by her family. Member of Clear Springs Baptist Church, Corryton and the His Light My Path Sunday School Class. She liked tole painting and refurbishing furniture. She loved to spoil her grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Louis Glenn...
Jo Shelby Stormer
Apr 7, 2022
Stormer, Jo Shelby, age 78, went home to live with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 7, 2022. She was a caring and devoted wife and a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, and friends to all who knew her. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school in the Beginners and Primary Classes...
Richard Daryl Shockley
Apr 7, 2022
Richard “Rick” Shockley, age 59, passed away on April 7, 2022. He is preceded in death by his father, Paris Shockley, and his brother, Dewayne Shockley. He is survived by his son, Travis Shockley, and his brother, Kenny (Gail) Shockley. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel at...
Marie Kerley
Apr 7, 2022
Marie Kerley, age 98 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2022. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Powell and a dedicated Christian woman. She retired from KUB. Marie will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by husband Jake Kerley, son Doug Kerley, and parents Granville and Rena Conner....
Justin Edward Keen
Apr 6, 2022
Justin Edward Keen, 31, of Heiskell, Tennessee went to his heavenly home on April 6, 2022. Justin was born in Knox County, Tennessee and attended Halls High School Justin was employed with Power Equipment. He attended Emmanuel Baptist church. Justin enjoyed being outdoors which included farming, being with friends and family, and helping others. Justin was a very giving and...
Sheila Renee Hanley-Loveday
Apr 6, 2022
Sheila Renee Hanley-Loveday, age 54, of the Karns community went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Sheila was a true believer who put her faith and trust in Christ. Sheila was preceded in death by her father, John Thomas Hanley Sr.; and daughter, Kaitlyn Nicole Loveday. She is survived by her significant other, Denford King;...
Joseph Andrew Geames
Apr 6, 2022
Joseph Andrew Geames, age 43 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. He enjoyed spending time wrestling and watching his son’s race. Joseph was preceded in death by his father, C.W. Geames; grandmother, Betty; and brother, Steve. He is survived by loving wife, Kandy; sons, Baily (Sarah) Cardwell and Davin Cardwell; mother, Debbie Geames;...
Trula Lester Lampkin
Apr 5, 2022
Trula Lester Lampkin, age 98 of Knoxville, went to her heavenly home on April 5, 2022. Preceded in death by husbands Art Lester, Clyde Lampkin, and daughter Brenda Shaw. Survived by children Douglas (Deborah) Lester, Jacquelyn Lester, Pam Ray-Householder (Greg), and Jeanne Dial, grandchildren Melanie Peterson, Matthew Bray, Tiffany Wilson, Beth Hoskins, Stephanie Ray, Misty McKinney, great-grandchildren Kayleigh Bray, Micah...
Kay Frances Harvey
Apr 4, 2022
Kay Frances “Bugs” Harvey passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022. She was of Baptist Faith and Cherokee Heritage. Proceeded in death by her husband, Dennis Harvey; son, David Harvey Sr.; brother, Charles Atkins; and parents, Elvin and Louise Atkins. Survived by grandchildren, Heather and Michael Smith, Breanna Couch, David Harvey Jr., Joseph Harvey, and Christopher Berry (Harvey); daughter-in-law, Tammie...
C.A. Beason
Apr 4, 2022
C. A. Beason, age 76, of Knoxville, died Monday, April 4, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Eula Beason; grandparents, Auther and Stella Beason; Lee and Elizabeth Stowes, several aunts, uncles and cousins. C. A. is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Beason; stepchildren, Chris and Jennifer Price, Kenneth and Stephanie Price and Chad and...
Lois Jane Lohman
Apr 3, 2022
Lois Jane Lohman, age 89, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022 at her home after a brief illness. She had been a resident of Knoxville for over 20 years. She was born and raised Michigan until she moved to Ontario, Canada and Schererville, Indiana, before retiring in Knoxville. She was preceded in death by her mother and father,...
Dorothy Marie Buhl
Apr 3, 2022
Dorothy “Dottie” Marie Coward Buhl, age 75, of Claxton went to be with her heavenly Father Sunday, April 3, 2022. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, reading, painting, and was an avid crafter. Dottie was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Dorothy Coward; and brothers, Eddie and Bryan Coward. She is survived by her brother,...
Brenda K. Kerr
Apr 2, 2022
Brenda K. Bell Marshall Kerr, age 65, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 2, 2022. She was a member of Friendsview Baptist Church. She loved to cook and she was wonderful at it. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Kyle and Isa Bell; brothers, Ebert Bell and Raymond Bell; sisters, Christine Huffman and...
Jerri Dawn Ellis
Apr 2, 2022
Jerri Dawn Ellis, age 61, of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at home. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was formerly of Bromley, KY. She was a great wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a good homemaker and enjoyed cooking. She loved gardening and had been a real estate agent with Rocky Top Realty. Preceded in...
Darryl Eugene Dunbar
Apr 2, 2022
Darryl Eugene Dunbar, age 83 of Knoxville left this earth and his tattered, worn body on April 2, 2022. After a five month battle with MDS, a rare blood cancer, he is finally at peace. Darryl was a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He lived life to the fullest, rarely met a stranger, hardly made an enemy, and...
Cierra Jade Lacey
Apr 2, 2022
Cierra Jade Matthews Lacey, age 26 (April 25, 1995-April 2, 2022). Cierra was a bright shining light who brought beauty to many who knew her. She will always be with us in our hearts and minds. We thank her for the many wonderful times she gave us. She will be missed by many. She was the daughter of Christy Collins...
John Glenn Bruhin
Mar 31, 2022
John Bruhin was born on December 9, 1964 to John Dennis Bruhin and Shirley Stinnett Bruhin. He grew up with humble beginnings and had one dream, to play football at the University of Tennessee. He began his journey at Powell High School playing and lettering all 4 years from 1980-1983. In high school, he won many awards. Sophomore of the...
William Patterson Smithson
Mar 30, 2022
William (Bill) Smithson, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Preceded in death by wife, Phyllis Collignon Smithson. Survived by 3 loving daughters, Lisa Smithson (Tony Fritts), Robin Smithson and Julie Smithson. Special thanks to NHC Healthcare and Fort Sanders Hospital. Memorials can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Private interment will be held at Greenwood Cemetery....
