Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Michael Lee Collins
Sep 23, 2021
Michael Collins, age 64, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021. He was loved by all and brought fun, joy, and kindness everywhere he went. Michael is preceded in death by father, Jerry Collins; he is survived by husband, Danny Bryant-Collins; son, Scott Michael Collins (Lindsay); mother, Peggy Collins; grandchildren, Jacob Michael, Addison, and Caden Collins; brothers, Danny Collins (Louise), Tim...
Emily Nicole Wilkerson
Sep 22, 2021
Emily Wilkerson, age 25, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. She follows to Heaven her papaw, Dan Wells; mamaw, Nona England; and several others. She leaves behind her fiancé, Josh Hammond; daughters, Nevaeh, Maya, Everleigh and Lexi; her mom and dad, Misty and Keith Hartness; biological dad, Jason Wilkerson; step-mom, Teresa Lowe; sisters, Isabella Sharp and Samantha Wilkerson; brother,...
Raymond E. Gass
Sep 22, 2021
Raymond “Ray” E. Gass, Jr., age 37 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord September 22, 2021. He had the most contagious laugh and a huge heart. He was loved by many. Preceded in death by father Raymond E. Gass, Sr. and grandparents Easter and Leonard Long. Survived by loving mother Jennie “Peanut” Gass, brother Jamie Gass, fiancé Melanie...
Elizabeth Whaley
Sep 22, 2021
Elizabeth Phelps Whaley, age 82, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Betty was a kind, wonderful, generous, wife, mother, sister, sister-in-law, grandmother, and great grandmother. She always went above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable and fed. She was a fabulous cook and absolutely loved doing it. She enjoyed music and was a fantastic dancer. Her and her...
Teresa Ann Grant
Sep 21, 2021
Teresa Long Williams Grant, of Norris, TN. Age 58, went to her heavenly home on Sept. 21, 2021. She was a kind and free giving heart. Teresa was saved and baptized at an early age at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Preceded in death by sister, Pam Long Irwin; nephew, Cullen Irwin; grandparents, Bonnie and Lossen Long, Alby Hutcheson Fordham and...
Theira Jean B. Collins
Sep 20, 2021
Theira Jean Brummett Collins, 79, of Knoxville passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at Parkwest Medical Center. She was well known in the banking industry throughout Knoxville for many years. She served as Worthy Matron of the Order of Eastern Star - Areme Chapter, and also a member of South Clinton Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her...
Helen Irene Karnes
Sep 20, 2021
Helen Irene Karnes, age 96, of Knoxville, peacefully passed away on September 20, 2021 at her home surrounded by loved ones. Irene was born on January 19, 1925 to William Arnold and Osie (Fowler) Arnold of Powell. She had 4 brothers, W.N. Arnold (deceased), Gene Arnold (deceased), Gaines (Ab) Arnold, Wayne Arnold, Jerry Arnold (deceased) and Gary Arnold (deceased). She...
Michael L. Holloway
Sep 20, 2021
Michael L. Holloway, age 60 of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on September 20, 2021. He was a former employee at M & R Automotive as a mechanic. Preceded in death by mother Carolyn Williamson, father Paul Holloway, grandparents: Dana Holloway, Golman Holloway and Aileen and Benjamin Allen; step-mother Alma Holloway and granddaughter Chole Young. Survivors include...
Sorin Stanescu
Sep 20, 2021
Sorin Stanescu, born June 5, 1982, passed away September 20, 2021 at the age of 39. He was born in Burcharest, Romania. His family relocated to California when Sorin was 7 years old, during the Civil War outbreak in Romania. At the age of 7 years old, Sorin’s family moved to where Sorin would call home, Knoxville, TN. Sorin attended...
Carolyn G. Parker
Sep 20, 2021
Carolyn Gail Parker of Halls passed away peacefully on Monday, September 20th at Park West Hospital in Knoxville. She is survived by her faithful husband of over 50 years, Danny Parker, along with their children, Kellie Garner (Preston) of Seymour, Jennifer Ramos (Andy) of Knoxville, and Matthew Parker (Megan) of Knoxville. She is also survived by siblings Danny Kelley (Terri)...
Lee Raleigh Shugart
Sep 20, 2021
Lee R. Shugart, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather died peacefully at home on September 20, 2021. Dr. Shugart was born in Corbin, Kentucky. He was valedictorian of his high school class at St. Camillus Academy. Upon graduation, he attended East Tennessee State University graduating with a B.S. in Chemistry. After his undergraduate studies Dr. Shugart joined the...
Archie Ray Hutchens
Sep 19, 2021
Archie Ray “Junior” Hutchens Jr. age 57, of the Karns Community passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center. He was a member of Foot of the Cross Baptist Church. He enjoyed camping and his greatest hobby was his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by beloved father Archie Ray Hutchens Sr., sister Doris, brothers; Darrell...
Gerald Ray Leeper
Sep 19, 2021
Gerald “Jerry” Ray Leeper Jr., age 56 of Kodak, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Jerry worked for Fleet Pride for over 20 years. Preceded in death by his father, Gerald Ray Leeper Sr.. He is survived by his son, Logan Leeper; longtime companion and soulmate, Tammy McMahan; mother, Pat Leeper; brother, Terry Leeper...
Mary Rhodes Adams
Sep 19, 2021
Mary Rhodes Adams, age 93 of Powell, passed away September 19, 2021. She was a member of Powell United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by husband George Ray Adams, parents Roxie and Samuel “Ludy” Rhodes, brother Robert “Bobby” Rhodes, and beloved cat Gracie. Survived by children Mike Adams, Linda Adams Coyne (Bruce), Kim Adams (Jim Seawright), grandchildren Jon Coyne (Elizabeth)...
William Whitson
Sep 19, 2021
William “Jabo” Whitson, age 76 of Powell, went to be with his wife of 50 years and his son, on Sunday, September 19th, 2021. He was of the Christian Faith. Preceded in death by his wife Linda Whitson, son Tony Byrd, brothers Ed Whitson, James Whitson Wilard, and Lindsey Whitson, sisters Mattie Nicely and Mildred Miller, parents Pauline and Jake...
Jimmy Floyd Fox
Sep 19, 2021
Jimmy Floyd Fox, age 78 of Knoxville, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 19, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was a long-standing member of Union Baptist Church, a graduate of Gibbs High School Class of 1961, and owner of Fox Siding Company. He was very proud to work with his Dad for over...
Mark Edward Smith
Sep 18, 2021
Mark Edward Smith, age 43 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and a 1996 Gibbs High School graduate. Preceded in death by his mother Polly Smith, grandparents, beloved aunts and uncles. Survived by daughter Jaci Smith, father David “Smutt” Smith, brother and sister-in-law Brian and Allison Smith, niece and nephews...
Douglas Roderick Kyle
Sep 18, 2021
Douglas Roderick Kyle, age 36 of Knoxville, passed away. Despite the recent health struggles, Doug approached life with the same positive, thoughtful, selfless, enthusiastic, goofy mentality. His sole purpose remained steadfast as he continued to bring laughter and joy to everyone around him. He was a Christian, caring and committed husband to the love of his life, proud father of...
Charlie Sharp
Sep 18, 2021
Charles Benton Sharp (Charlie), age 69, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021, in his home surrounded by loved ones. Shortly after retiring in 2019, Charlie was diagnosed with Sarcoma Cancer and for two years he courageously fought this disease with strength, perseverance, and dignity, never once complaining. Charlie was born to Ruth and Benton Sharp of...
Janice C. Young
Sep 18, 2021
Janice C. Young born Monday, August 17, 1953 went to be with Jesus on Saturday, September 18, 2021. She loved gardening, being outdoors, watching humming birds and spending time with her family. Preceded in death by her mother, Lillian Crawford; father, Everett Young; God given daddy, M.B. Weber; brothers Jerry Young and Terry Webber; many aunts and uncles. Left to...
