Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Judy Ann O'Dell
Aug 2, 2022
Judy O’Dell, age 75, of Knoxville passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and Moose Lodge. Preceded in death by her father and stepmother, Joe “Pop” and Merl Ottinger; mother, Ruth Bough; sister, Betty Dickson; great-grandson, Elli Stapp. She will be greatly missed by her...
Bridget Melissa Reyes
Aug 2, 2022
Bridget Melissa Reyes of Knoxville, TN February 25, 1967 – August 2, 2022 Bridget Melissa Reyes, age 55 of Knoxville, TN passed away on Tuesday August 2, 2022 at her home in Knoxville, TN. She was preceded in death by her mother; Karen Wright Hamby. She is survived by her daughters; Kimberly Kay Martinez and Ashley Nicole Galyon; Three grandchildren;...
John Ross Russell
Aug 2, 2022
John Russell, age 39 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. He was preceded in death by beloved mother, Tracy Russell; brother, David Lowery; nanny, Joyce Russell; and uncle, Jimmy Russell. He is survived by loving papaw, David Russell; sisters, Megan Nelson and Meranda Stansberry; brother, PJ Lowery; and many aunts, uncles, cousins. Family...
Alma Rutherford
Aug 1, 2022
Alma Grubb Rutherford, age 91 of Halls, passed away August 1, 2022. She was a faithful member of Union Baptist Church of Halls and retired from Knox County School System. Preceded in death by parents, Floyd and Martha Grubb and sister, Hazel Suffridge. Survived by loving husband of 71 years, Hillard; daughter, Sheila (Curt) Holbert of Halls; granddaughters, Melanie (Wes)...
Martin Canada
Aug 1, 2022
Martin “Marty” Canada, age 62, went home to be with the Lord on August 1, 2022. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church. He loved to hear Allen preach. He is preceded in death by his parents; Martin and Delores Canada, and his sister; Darlene Boyd. He is survived by his partner in life; Linda Keller, sister; Sherri (Steve)...
Nancy Umberger Stanulis
Aug 1, 2022
Nancy Umberger Stanulis, age 86 passed away August 1, 2022. Nancy was born in Wythe County, Virginia to the late Ernest Byron and Maude Rickey Umberger. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Donald Stanulis and her sister Susan Umberger Wade. She attended Mary Washington College and completed her training as a medical technologist at Roanoke Memorial Hospital....
Reverend Ernest David Drinnon
Jul 31, 2022
Reverend Ernest David Drinnon, age 70, of Knoxville, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 31,2022. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 48 years Wilma Drinnon; parents, James and Thelma Drinnon; brothers Ronal and Curt Drinnon. He is survived by children, Elena (Brian) Weaver, Matthew Drinnon, Brandi Hilton and Ezekiel (Jessica)...
Lisa Ann Sparks
Jul 28, 2022
Lisa Ann Sparks, age 56, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 28, 2022, surrounded by those she loved most. Preceded in death by mother, Kathleen Gentry; grandmother, Ruth Irene Hicks, and brother Tommy Hicks. She is survived by brothers, William “Bill” (Gloria) Hicks, and Roger Gentry; children, Heather (Dallas) Dalton, Melanie (Kyle) Wheeler, Sarah (Tyler) Pitts,...
William Michael "Mikey" Cline
Jul 27, 2022
William Michael “Mikey” Cline, age 40, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at his home. Mikey loved life. He enjoyed building and collecting legos, working, and cooking for others and making them happy. Mikey’s friends were special to him, and they were always there when he needed them the most. His smile was infectious, he would light up the...
Jack Gleason Bullen
Jul 27, 2022
Jack G. Bullen, Jr., 63, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Jack was born in Knoxville, TN to Jack G. Bullen, Sr. and Betty Bullen. Jack was man of strong faith. Jack spent his early years working to support his four boys while their mother Olivia Bullen raised them at home. Jack lived his later...
William H. Wyrick
Jul 26, 2022
William H. “Bill” Wyrick, age 74, of Corryton, TN, was called to his Heavenly Home that he sang so much about on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Bill worked for Plasti-Line until their closure and then he went to work at Reeder Chevrolet. Bill enjoyed spending time with his family and was known to many as Santa Claus. He was preceded...
Jeremy Michael Lovell
Jul 25, 2022
Jeremy Michael Lovell, age 32, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Monday, July 25, 2022. He always had a smile on his face and loved making people laugh. He enjoyed spending time flipping and detailing cars. He enjoyed spending time with his kids and family. He was preceded in death by loving step-mother, Autumn Lovell. He is survived...
Bobby Gene Davis
Jul 24, 2022
Bobby Gene Davis, age 86, of Knoxville, passed away on July 24, 2022. He attended Central High School, graduated from West High School, and also a graduate of Roane State Community College. He was a retired Design Engineer for TVA, a good Christian man, and an avid sports fan for the Vols and the Yankees. Bobby is preceded in death...
Zachary Tyler Gorman
Jul 23, 2022
Zachary Tyler Gorman, age 32, of Strawberry Plains, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022. He was a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by Nana and Papaw Gorman; grandfather, Norris Handley; brother, Michael Sean Gorman. He is survived by mother, Deborah Gorman; father, Mike Gorman (Kristie Kelly); brother, Matt and Lindsay Gorman; sister, Nikki...
Albert Mark Davis
Jul 23, 2022
Albert Mark Davis, age 59, of Knoxville, Tn., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 23, 2022. Mark loved being outside, fishing, camping, riding his motorcycle, and hanging out with his buddies. He is preceded in death by his mother Peggy Vineyard, his father Albert Davis, Sr., and his brother Austin Timothy Davis. Mark is survived by his...
Frederick Ernest Lawson
Jul 22, 2022
Frederick “Fred” Ernest Lawson 85 of Columbus, died Friday July 22, 2022. He was born on February 15, 1937 in Clinton, Tennessee to the late Ernest and Sadie Lawson. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Patricia Anne Lawson and his brother Tommy Lawson. He is survived by his brother David Billingsley, his daughters Tracy Mink...
Joy Carden
Jul 22, 2022
Mrs. Joy Clancy Carden, 96, passed away on July 22, 2022. Mrs. Carden was born in Baltimore, Maryland on March 29, 1926. Her parents returned to Knoxville when she was an infant. She remained a Knoxville resident for the remainder of her life. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in her childhood and the last 20 years...
James Ronald Breen
Jul 22, 2022
James “Jim” Breen, age 67 of Knoxville, passed away July 22, 2022. Survived by fiancé Robbie Zachary, son Robert (Susan) Breen, daughter Jamie Vila-Figurola, son James Hall, daughter Jennifer Parton, daughter Robin (Jeff) Walker, grandchildren Cheyanne and Sierra Breen, Angel and Emma Vila-Figurola, Aliyah and Mya Parton, Jason and Bryson Walker, mother Frances Luczak, sisters Diane (Rick) Warne and Mary...
Jarrett Anthony Monroe-Brown
Jul 20, 2022
Jarrett Anthony Monroe-Brown, age 19 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, July 20, 2022. He enjoyed playing basketball, paddle-boarding, photography, technology, animals, and cars. 2021 Graduate of Karns High School. He was very loved by many and will be missed dearly. He had the kindest heart and was the sweetest boy. He was preceded in death by...
Geraldine Underwood
Jul 19, 2022
Geraldine (Geri) Walker Underwood age 79 went home to meet her heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. Geri loved her family, she also enjoyed sewing, watching game shows, and was an avid reader. Geri was preceded in death by parents Richard Walker and Belva Walker Walton; and stepfather Worth Walton;...
