Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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...
Mary Elizabeth Bowman
May 3, 2022
Mary Elizabeth Bowman, age 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. She was saved at an early age and a faithful member of Highland View Missionary Baptist Church. Mary enjoyed reading and cooking. She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, James Bowman; parents, Rev. Beryl and Bertha Webber; brother,...
Delia Mae Bunch
May 3, 2022
Delia “Dee” Calloway Bunch, age 85 of Heiskell, gained her wings on May 3, 2022. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church and was employed with K-Mart for over 25 years. She was a loving mother to all, and she raised a community. Dee was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth and Jeff Calloway; siblings, Buddy...
Shirley Ann Blankenship Mcginnis
May 2, 2022
Shirley Ann Blankenship McGinnis, age 81, of Corryton, passed away peacefully at home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2022. She was a member of Locust Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She loved being a servant to others. She is preceded in death by father, Ernest Blankenship; mother, Ina Blankenship; brothers, Coy Blankenship and Billy Ray Blankenship; brother-in-law, John...
Juanita Irene Smith
May 2, 2022
Juanita Irene Lacey Smith, age 84 of Knoxville, went to be with the lord on Monday, May 2, 2022. She was a lifelong member of Lynnwood United Methodist Church and a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She enjoyed spending time watching the flowers grow. She is preceded in death by her parents; Vincent and Hester Lacey, and her daughter;...
Linda Carol Neff
May 1, 2022
Linda Carol Neff, age 80 of Knoxville, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022. She enjoyed spending time gardening and being outside, reading, and being at the beach. She also loved being with her family. She is preceded in death by her husband; Wayne Neff, parents; Thelma and Charles Turner, brothers; Ray, Jack, Jim, Don, and Paul Turner, and sisters;...
Rodney Dewayne Myers
Apr 30, 2022
Rodney DeWayne Myers, age 52 of Halls, passed away April 30, 2022. Member of Fairview Baptist Church, Teamsters Local 519, and UPS employee for 33 years. Former coach of Knoxville Stars Baseball and Halls Middle School and several other organizations. Rodney is preceded in death by his mother, Hawitha Myers. He is survived by his wife, Kristy “Bull” Myers; sons,...
Pammy Renee Cooper
Apr 30, 2022
Pammy Renee Cooper, age 50, of Knoxville passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Pammy had a big heart and loved her family. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Cooper and nephew, Joshua Cooper. She will be missed by her children, Thomas Cooper (Jade), Kenneth Cooper, and Christopher Cooper; mother, Patsy Cooper;...
Linda Newman
Apr 30, 2022
Linda Housholder Newman, age 81, of Knoxville passed away early Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Sacred Ground Hospice House. She was employed by Dr. E.B. Noxon, Urologist for 25 years and a member of Salem Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Evelyn Housholder and sister-in-law, Martha Hoffmeister. She will be greatly missed by her husband of...
Deward White
Apr 29, 2022
Deward Lynn White, age 64, passed away at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital on April 29, 2022. He was retired from Knox County Schools and was the son of the late Carl and Faye White. Deward never met a stranger and was loved by everyone, especially his family, whom he took such good care of. In addition to his parents, he...
Janet Marie Geitner
Apr 29, 2022
Janet Geitner, age 74, passed away on April 29th, 2022. She was a member of Big Spring UMC, served there as music director and lay speaker, and also served as a pastor at McDonald UMC. She taught Spanish at Ooltewah High School for 36 years, and in addition enjoyed teaching English as a second language. She was preceded in death...
