Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Opal Elkins Brummitte
May 12, 2022
Opal Elkins Brummitte, age 92, passed away May 12, 2022. She was a long-standing member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by parents, Roy and Ibbie Elkins and sister, Donia Carden Stooksbury; brothers, Wyatt, Burl and Earl Elkins. Opal will be greatly missed by her daughter, Becky (Lynn) Holt; sons, Ben (Dawn) Brummitte and Mark Brummitte;...
Diane Brown
May 12, 2022
Diane Brown Dillard, age 60, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022. She is preceded in death by her father; Clifford Burrell, mother; Wanda Young, brothers; Randy and J.B. Burrell, and daughter; Velma Smith. She is survived by her daughters; Bobby (Miguel) Smith Juan, Jamie (Danny) Baker Griffin, son; Jimmy (Alicia) Baker, sisters; Robin and Pam, brothers; Donny and...
Lawrence Redfern Hart
May 11, 2022
Lawrence (Larry) Redfern Hart of Corryton died Wednesday, May 11th, 2022 at the hospital. Larry was born on November 6, 1935 in Rochester, NY. He was an Army veteran. Larry owned his own business as a CPA until he sold it to retire. During his retirement he was an avid golfer who enjoyed being outdoors. He is survived by his...
Herbert Hall
May 11, 2022
Herbert “Ronnie” Hall, born and raised in Knoxville, TN, went to be with the Lord on May 11, 2022. He was a member of Halls Christian Church, but had been attending Beaver Dam Baptist Church. He will be remembered as a gentle, kind, friendly, funny, and helpful man. Ronnie made friends wherever he went. He sold automobile parts all his...
Garth William Scarbrough
May 10, 2022
Garth William Scarbrough, age 30 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. He enjoyed spending time cooking and any outdoor activity. Preceded in death grandparents; Billie Couch, Jr., Louise Couch, Ann Couch and uncle, SFC Michael Couch. Survivors; Daughter, Oakley Kate Jones, Mother; Mary Ellen (Mark) Bach, Father; Jefferey Scarbrough, Siblings; Lillie Bach and...
Gail Whitson
May 10, 2022
Gail Whitson, age 76, of Knoxville, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Gail was a light to many and a Godly woman who loved immensely. She was a wonderful and compassionate wife, mother, nana, sister, and friend. She is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Ed Whitson; son, Terry Whitson; parents,...
Ralph Joseph Ham
May 9, 2022
Ralph J. Ham, age 83, passed away on May 9, 2022. Ralph was born on January 15,1939 in Flint Michigan, the son of Joseph and Helen (Matlock) Ham. He started his career as a Yard Foreman at Sinclair Refining and moved on to serve others for many years as a Licensed Contractor until his retirement. He loved carpentry and in...
Gerald Edward Schaad
May 9, 2022
Gerald Schaad, age 88 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Monday, May 9, 2022 at Ben Atchleys Tennessee State Veterans Home. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Preceded in death by Parents; Robert Sr. and Jean Schaad. Siblings; Robert Jr., Claude, George, Charles and William Schaad. Survivors; Sister,...
Charles Edward Walton
May 8, 2022
Charles Edward Walton, 79, also known as John Boy, was called home to our Lord on May 8th, after a long battle with Vascular Dementia. Charles was born on July 13, 1942, in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was a graduate of Clinton High School and served his country in the Tennessee National Guard. Charles eventually wed Evelyn Geraldine Walker on May...
Evelyn Bridges Wormsley
May 8, 2022
Evelyn Bridges Wormsley, of Knoxville, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022. She was a lifelong member of Graveston Baptist Church, a member and Past Worthy Matron of the Corryton Chapter Order of the Eastern star, and graduate of Gibbs High School Class of 1949. She loved her family dearly. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Wormsley;...
Peggy Ann Zbinden
May 8, 2022
Peggy Ann Quimby Zbinden, age 88, of Knoxville, TN, formally of Yorkville, IL, passed away on May 8, 2022. She was born February 12, 1934. Peggy was born and raised in Mackinaw Illinois, a life-long member of the United Methodist Church and attended Church Street United Methodist Church in Knoxville. Peggy is remembered fondly by her family and many friends...
Kimberly Ann Mcculley
May 7, 2022
Kimberly Ann McCulley, age 56, of Knoxville, went home to be with the lord on Saturday, May 7, 2022. She was a member of New Testament Baptist Church. She was a cosmetology instructor for the Tennessee College of Applied Technology. She was a devoted wife, mother, and mimi. She is preceded in death by her son; Bryan McCulley, and her...
Michael Edward Mcconkey
May 6, 2022
McConkey, Michael Edward, age 68 of Knoxville, passed peacefully on Friday, May 6, 2022. Mike was a faithful member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. He was a graduate of the Powell High School Class of 1972, where he was PHS football MVP, KIL-MVP, and All-State. Mike was a 1976 University of Tennessee at Martin graduate and football standout. He was...
Jeffrey Lynn Cabage
May 6, 2022
Jeffrey Lynn Cabage, age 54 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on May 6, 2022. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time attending church with his grandson. He also enjoyed going fishing with his cousin, Brian. He was preceded in death by his wife, Robin Light and his mother, Teresa Cabage. He is...
Stephen B Miller
May 5, 2022
Stephen B. Miller Jr., age 83, of Knoxville passed away peacefully to be with the lord and his family. Stephen loved to play and teach tennis and fish when he could. He is preceded in death by his parents; Alwina G. Miller and Stephen B. Miller Sr.. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Winifred Miller, daughter;...
Kimberly Yvonne Yarnell
May 5, 2022
Kimberly Yvonne Kirby Yarnell, age 61 of Knoxville, TN passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022. She was of the Christian faith and retired from O’Reilly Auto Parts. Kimberly was the very best mother and wife possible. She was loving and caring to all who knew her. Kimberly was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Sunya Kirby. Sister, Elizabeth...
Virginia Ruth Cruze
May 4, 2022
Virginia Ruth Hutchison Cruze, 88, of Knoxville, died on May 4, 2022. She was born on June 7, 1933, in Harlan County, Kentucky, to Clarence and Mamie Hutchison. The family moved to Knoxville when Virginia was just 5 months old and opened a grocery store that operated until the early 1970s. Virginia was a member of the last graduating class...
Amy Louise Hayes
May 4, 2022
Amy Louise Hayes, age 49, of Knoxville, TN., passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022, in the comfort of her home. Amy worked at Cracker Barrel in Strawberry Plains, TN. for 19 years before she got sick and had to quit working. Although Amy did not have any children of her own, she had plenty of nieces, nephews, great nieces, and...
Tiffany Deanna O'Dell
May 4, 2022
Tiffany Deanna O’Dell, age 38 of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Graduate from Middleboro High School and Virginia College. She was preceded in death by beloved parents, Karen Stubblefield and Ronald O’Dell; nephew, Sam Strader “Bubbalicious”; and sister-in-law, Brandi Strader. She is survived by loving partner, Steven Brewer; nieces and nephews, Cheyenne Vick, Brock Wilson, Paige Strader, Sherri...
Misty Renee Tate
May 3, 2022
Misty Renee (Grubb) Tate, age 44 passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Preceded in death by her father, Larry Grubb; grandfathers, John Dingus, Lacey Grubb, Edward Ossea; grandmother, Pearl Grubb. She will be missed by her mother and step-father, Robin and Brad Knauss; sister, Brooke Taylor; brothers, Larry D. Grubb and Devin Dingus; grandmother, Stella Dingus; step-grandparents, Wayne and...
