Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Elizabeth Jolly
Jul 1, 2022
Elizabeth “Liz” Jolly, age 71, of Knoxville received her long awaited wings on July 1, 2022. She was a member of Clapp’s Chapel Methodist Church. Liz enjoyed reading and studying her bible. She loved her family very much and will be dearly missed. Preceded in death by father Walter L. Marlow, mother Geraldine Marlow, and brother Walter Marlow Jr. Survived...
Brenda Kay Noel
Jun 30, 2022
Brenda Kay Noel, age 79 of North Knoxville, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She retired from Yow Properties after 25 plus years of service. Preceded in death by husband; Thomas Noel, Mother; Bertha McAbee and Brother; Jack McAbee. Survivors; Daughters, Melissa (Mitch) Mitchell and Kathy Watkins. Grandchildren; Tiffany (Josh) Ault, Stephanie Mitchell...
Donna Sue Kitts
Jun 30, 2022
Donna Sue Kitts, age 58, of Powell, passed away on June 30, 2022. She is preceded in death by mother, Dee Crippen; father, Kenneth Smart; stepfather, Bill Crippen. Survived by husband, Jeff Kitts; children, Jonathan Elliot (Danielle Cupp), Emily Tolliver (Corey), Jeffery Kitts, Josh Kitts, Jeremy Kitts, and Justin Kitts (Taylor); grandchildren, Garrett Elliot, Addison Elliott, Madison Elliott, Ceegian Tolliver,...
Ernest Eugene Goins
Jun 30, 2022
Ernest (Gene) Goins: aka Squirrel July1, 1945 – June 30, 2022 Native Knoxvillian, Rule High School Class of ’63, and member of Rocky Hill Baptist Church. Gene passed away at UT Hospital on 6/30/2022 due to multiple health complications. He was proceeded in death by his parent George Nathan & Louise Goins, Sister Dorthia Case, Brothers Walt & Doug Goins,...
Robert Martin Ford
Jun 27, 2022
Robert Martin “Marty” Ford, born January 3, 1958, passed away at home on June 27, 2022. He was a member of Beaver Ridge Masonic Lodge #366 F&AM and Shriners. Preceded in death by his parents; Robert Henry and Mildred Inman Ford, niece; Lindsay Moon, and nephew; Jeremy Stringer. Survived by wife; Judy Ford, son; Cody (Sarah) Ford, Victor Ford, Megan...
Inell D. Oliver
Jun 27, 2022
Inell D. Oliver, age 85, of Corryton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully Monday morning, June 27, 2022 at her home. Inell began her career at Standard Knitting Mill, then to Levi Strauss Company. She finally retired from Knox County School System after twenty-seven years of faithful service at Gibbs High School and Gibbs Elementary School, retiring in 2000 along with her...
Shirley Bowman
Jun 27, 2022
Shirley Ann Bowman, age 86, of Knoxville, Tn., passed away on June 27, 2022. She was a member of North Acres Baptist Church. She was the daughter of Ben and Mary Mitchell. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Charles Leroy Bowman. Family and friends will meet at Highland South at 10:45am Thursday, June...
Thomas W. Owens
Jun 26, 2022
Thomas W. (Tom) Owens of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2022 at the age of 100. He is greatly missed by his three children Jim, Peggy, and Cindy. His many dear friends, especially from golf league, bridge club, and Hercules Inc., will all deeply miss his leadership and camaraderie. He graduated...
Phyllis Lorene Ely
Jun 25, 2022
Mrs. Phyllis Lorene Ely, age 87, of Knoxville, Tn., passed away June 25, 2022. She was the daughter of Theodore and Una Madgett. In earlier years, she enjoyed volunteering at St. Mary’s. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Glen Ely, brother Grady Madgett, sister-in-laws Nina Madgett, Edith Madgett, and Betty Madgett, and brother...
Charles William Tompkins
Jun 25, 2022
Charles William Tompkins, age 85 of Knoxville passed away June 25, 2022. He was born to the late William Earl Tompkins and Reba Louise Peterson Tompkins in Caryville, TN. He served the United States Navy from 1954 to 1958 in the USS Charr (SS328) submarine where he earned his dolphins. He retired in 1998 as the Personal Computer Maintenance Shop...
Sherrie Lynn Whittemore
Jun 24, 2022
Sherrie Lynn Hill Whittemore, age 48, of Powell, Tennessee passed into the arms of Jesus, the morning of Friday, June 24, 2022 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born February 22, 1974. Sherrie was preceded in death by her father, Jerry Wayne Hill; grandparents, James Robert Stafford and Christine Anita Stafford and Henry Wyley Hill and Teula...
Edith Davis Vance
Jun 24, 2022
Edith Vance, age 89 of Knoxville, passed away June 24, 2022. She was a member of Second Presbyterian Church and Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. Edith was born during the depression and her father passed away when she was an infant. She and her older sister Beverly were raised by their mother in a household with her extended family including grandparents, aunts,...
Christopher James Seely
Jun 24, 2022
On Friday, June 24th 2022, Christopher James Seely, born March 5, 1985, soared through the heavens to be enveloped into the loving arms of God. Chris was a man of faith and last attended Rio Church in Blount County. We treasure the goodness of his heart, his effervescent personality, and the essence of his soul, even though the beast of...
Stacy Michelle Vaughn
Jun 24, 2022
Stacy Michelle Carter, age 52 of Powell, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022. She attended City Hills Church in Knoxville. Stacy was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia French. She is survived by her husband, Ronnie McGinnis; sons, Joshua (Danielle) Carter and Justin Vaughn; father and stepmother, Hubert Lynn Carter Sr. and Tonee Carter; brothers, Lynn (Angie) Carter...
Janice Shipley
Jun 24, 2022
Deeply loved Wife, Mother & Grandmother, Janice Shipley, age 65, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed on June 24, 2022, bound for Heaven for a long awaited reunion with her only daughter Nicky Lynn. You will be truly missed, always loved and thought of often. She is preceeded in death by parents, Paul & Ozella Clemons; brothers, Charles Clemons, Leonard Clemons, George...
Mary Jane Morgan
Jun 23, 2022
Mary Jane Morgan “Tootsie”, age 81, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went to be with her Heavenly Father, Thursday, June 23, 2022. Tootsie was a devoted wife, beloved mother and loving Mamaw. She was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Nora and George Fraker; husband, Jack Morgan; Seven brothers and sisters; special friend,...
Hila Ann Lundy
Jun 23, 2022
On June 23, 2022, at the age of 79, Hila Ann Lundy passed peacefully into God's loving embrace through the twilight melodies of songbirds with her loving family at her side. Her immeasurable compassion and stern affection will be forever cherished. She is preceded in death by her father, John Raymond George; her mother, Helen Louise Purser George Clevenger; her...
Edith Marie Collins
Jun 23, 2022
Edith Marie Collins, age 83 of Corryton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home, Thursday afternoon, June 23, 2022. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Melton Collins, Sr. and son, Bradley Collins. Edith is survived by her loving children, Melton Collins, Jr., Darrell Collins, Danny Collins, Ricky Collins, Patricia Baxter; grandchildren, Rodney Minor, Jr., Brittany Perrault, Abbie...
Billy Ray Brock
Jun 23, 2022
Billy Ray (Bill) Brock, age 85, of Halls Crossroads, passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, June 23, 2022 following a brief battle with cancer. He was a machinist by trade and sold metal-working machinery throughout East Tennessee for the better part of 60 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lynn and Geneva Brock, sister...
Cleatus Eugene Lay
Jun 22, 2022
Cleatus E. Lay, age 56 of Knoxville, passed away suddenly Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at University of Tennessee Medical Center following eight months of illness. Cleatus was a graduate of Rule High School and a former employee of Del-Air Mechanical. He had many talents for all things mechanical (HVAC or Auto). He enjoyed Darts, Cars, Tennessee Football and all competitive...
