Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Allen Ray Clift
Sep 17, 2021
Dr. Allen Ray Clift, age 80, of Knoxville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 17 surrounded by family. Ray fought a courageous health-related battle for 7-years and remained strong and determined until the end. He was lovingly cared for at home with the guidance and support of UT Hospice. Ray was a faithful member...
Arlina Adams
Sep 16, 2021
Arlina Weaver Adams, age 88 of Knoxville, TN went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, September 16, 2021. She is preceded in death by beloved husband Lemuel L. Adams, parents Charlie (Gladys) Weaver, sisters; Gurtie Browning and Katherine McFalls, and special friend Jackie Schubert. She is survived by loving daughter Patricia Gale Hicks, sons; Kenneth W. (Apryl) Hicks...
Charlie Ray Hemphill
Sep 16, 2021
Charlie Ray Hemphill, age 64 of Knoxville, passed away September 16, 2021. He was a 2 time cancer survivor. Preceded in death by mother and father Cecil and Dicie Hemphill, father-in-law and mother-in-law Edward and Marie Conner, 2 brothers, 1 sister, and his brother-in-law. He leaves behind his loving wife Joyce Hemphill, sons Steven (Amy) Hemphill, Timothy (Holly) Hemphill, grandchildren:...
Bret Austin Young
Sep 15, 2021
Bret Austin Young, age 27, went to be with the Lord on September 15, 2021. He enjoyed spending his time boxing for the Knoxville Golden Gloves for 8 years, collecting vintage clothing, and being with his family. Preceded in death by his Papaw Roger Viles and father Mark Young. Survived by mother Trina Viles (Michael McCall), sister Blakely McCall, nana...
Jeanette Daniels
Sep 14, 2021
Jeanette Daniels – age 90, of Knoxville, went to be with Jesus on September 14, 2021. Jeanette was a loving Daughter, Sister, Mother and Grandmother. She was preceded in death by parents, Horace and Mamie Ivey; brother, George Ray Ivey; husband, Rev. Homer Daniels; son and daughter-in-law, Michael “Mike” & Cathy Doane. Survived by her son, Dewayne Doane (Tammy Shultz);...
Billy Clabough Sauls
Sep 14, 2021
Billy Clabough Sauls, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a Minister of the Gospel and member of Christian Fellowship Center for more than 20 years. He loved going to church, spending time with his family, and UT Football. Preceded in death by his mother, Bertha Sauls; stepdad, Lawrence Rutledge;...
Amy Beth Chapman
Sep 14, 2021
Amy Chapman, age 50 of Knoxville, passed away September 14, 2021. She was a loving daughter, big sister, and aunt to 2 wonderful people. Amy is preceded in death by father Neil Chapman, and both sets of grandparents. She leaves behind her mother Linda Chapman, brother Ryan Chapman, sister-in-law Dr. Jennifer Harper, as well as her loving extended family. Online...
Dexter Winston Mayfield
Sep 13, 2021
Dexter W. Mayfield “Uncle Dexter,” age 90 of Knoxville, TN passed away Monday, September 13, 2021. He was a former school teacher, avid photographer, and gardener. He is preceded in death by beloved parents Ervin (Nellie) Mayfield Sr. and brother Ervin H. Mayfield Jr. He is survived by loving nephew Joseph (Shonda) Mayfield, great-nephews Steven and Joel Mayfield, and great-niece...
David Warren Jackson
Sep 13, 2021
Elder David Warren Jackson, was born October 19, 1953 the fourth of five sons of the late Trula Martin Jackson Davis and Millard Jackson in Knoxville, TN. He attended the Knox County School system and the vocational technical college in California. He was a business entrepreneur operating several businesses from a car dealership to home and building remodeling. Elder Jackson...
Anne Schauss
Sep 13, 2021
Anne Schauss, 97, went home to be with the Lord on September 13, 2021. She was a member of St. Albert The Great Parish. Preceded in death by her spouse George K. Schauss, son Jeff Schauss, granddaughters Samantha and Jennifer Fox. Survived by her daughters Joan (Dan) Goedeke and Mary (Mike) Fox, grandchildren Jeff Schauss Jr., Vaughn (Amy) Schauss, Shawn...
Steve & Jean Collins
Sep 13, 2021
Steve Edward Collins, 77, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021, at Parkwest Medical Center. He was involved with many organizations throughout his lifetime. He served as Worthy Patron of Knoxville Lodge of Perfection, a part of the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite of Tennessee, Knoxville Valley with Powell Lodge 582. He was also a member of the...
Russell Darrell Gillenwater
Sep 13, 2021
Russell (Pappy) Gillenwater, age 77 of Corryton, went to meet his heavenly father Monday, September 13, 2021. He was a member and deacon of Bethel Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents Milton and Mima Gillenwater, brother and sisters: Nina Catron, Myrtle Lawson, Olene Starnes, Paul Gillenwater, and Fred Gillenwater. He leaves behind his wife of 57...
Roger Lee Bivens
Sep 12, 2021
Roger Lee Bivens September 13, 1955 to September 12, 2021. Roger Lee Bivens, age 65 of Powell, TN went to be with the Lord September 12, 2021 at 4:31pm. He was a devout Christian and stood on God’s commandments and loved God with all his heart. His life was a great example for others to read. He was a loving...
Charles Clark Hill
Sep 12, 2021
Charles Clark Hill, age 63 of Knoxville, passed away September 12, 2021. Preceded in death by son Clark Charles Hill, daughter Melissa Hill, father Harry Hill, mother-in-law Ruth Cox, and 2 sisters. Survived by wife of 44 years Robin Hill, son Harry Hill, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, mother Bonnie Hill, 2 brothers, and 5 sisters. Family will receive friends 12:30-2:30pm...
Agnes L. Labelle
Sep 12, 2021
Agnes Louise LaBelle, age 66, of Knoxville, passed away on September 12, 2021. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by parents, James and Treva Humphrey; brothers, Mike and Alvin Humphrey; sister, Patsy (Felix) McLin; niece, Janice (Johnny) Jones; nephews, Jason McLin and Derrick Humphery; daughter in law, Kelly Brown. Survived by spouse, Steven LaBelle; siblings, Rob (Angie)...
Lance Curtis Hutchison
Sep 12, 2021
Lance Hutchison, age 67 of Knoxville, passed away September 12, 2021. He was a member of Glory Church at Dante, as well as a jack of all trades who loved fishing, camping, yard-saling, working on cars, spending time with his grandbabies, and his annual Rod-Run adventures with the boys. Preceded in death by his father and mother, Charles and Barbara...
Edward Earl Osborn
Sep 11, 2021
Edward Earl Osborn, age 76, of Knoxville, TN went to his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 11, 2021. He was born on June 30, 1945. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church. Ed played the piano and had a love for music his whole life. He traveled, played piano, and sang with...
Billy Ray Hines
Sep 11, 2021
Shelby C. Hines, age 67, passed away Friday, September 03, 2021, Billy Ray Hines, age 82, Passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021. Shelby and Bill were married for forty years and were inseparable. Shelby worked for Express Courier and Bill was retired from Iron Mountain. Bill was U.S. Navy Veteran. If you saw one of them, you always found the...
Keith Lane Inman
Sep 9, 2021
Keith Lane Inman, age 53, of Knoxville, TN., walked into heaven on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Keith was very devoted, loving, compassionate, and funny. He loved the Lord and family first and foremost. He was a gifted artist, lover of nature, hiking outdoors, cars, and a natural botanist. Keith always had a smile on his face, despite the challenges put...
Margaret Jodi Steelman
Sep 8, 2021
Margaret Jodi (Dunlap) (Lynch) Steelman, age 72 of Knoxville, passed away on September 8, 2021. Preceded in death by parents Mamie and Brad Dunlap, son Charles Lynch, brother Paul Dunlap Sr., former husband Buddy Lynch, great-granddaughter Bailey Rich, and husband Allen Steelman. Survived by sons Buddy and Jackie Lynch of Jefferson City, TN, daughters Margaret and John Wattenburger of Athens,...
