Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Melbia Kate Shell
Sep 8, 2021
Melbia Kate Davis Shell, age 81 of Powell, passed away September 8, 2021. She attended Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Kate worked 40 years in the Anderson County School System as a substitute teacher and cherished all of her students. She loved her family and her animal companions. Preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, James Thomas Shell;...
Patricia Ann Mcfall
Sep 8, 2021
Patricia McFall-McGinnis, age 64, passed away Wednesday, September 08, 2021. She is preceded in death by beloved husband Alvin McFall, sons Darryl Glenn and Christopher Glenn, father Raymond McGinnis Sr., sisters; Judy Roberts, Charlene Hammond, and Lillian Smith, and brother Raymond McGinnis Jr. She is survived by loving mother Beulah McGinnis, sisters Deborah Ramsey and Teresa Hammond, son David Glenn,...
Amanda Pate
Sep 8, 2021
Amanda Francis Stamps Pate, born in Nashville, TN, June 15, 1925. She joined Smithwood Baptist Church and was baptized at the age of 15. She is a member of Church Street United Methodist Church , and a active member of the Order of the Eastern Stars- AREME Chapter No. 466, National Education Association, and Tennessee Education Association. Amanda attended schools...
Kelle Ann Grady
Sep 8, 2021
Kelle Grady, 49, passed away on September 8, 2021. She was a really devoted teacher. Preceded in death by her great grandparents Robert and Janice Slicer. Survived by her daughter Morgan Tuck, grand kids Jaxson Carr and Violet Floer, mother Sheila Giplin, and sister Lare Becker. Condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com
Hobert Donald Jennings
Sep 8, 2021
Hobert Donald Jennings, age 74 of Knoxville passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at U.T. Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a U.S. Army veteran during the Vietnam era. Hobert was a former steel worker and auto mechanic. He attended Rule High School, and was raised a “Lonsdale Boy”. He is preceded in death by...
Willard Mencle Ramsey
Sep 8, 2021
Willard M. Ramsey Jr went home to be with the Lord on September 08, 2021 as a result of a heart condition. Willard was a member of Black Oak Ridge Baptist Church and owner of Unique Ornamental Ironworks. He had been a welder most of his adult life. Willard is preceded in death by his parents Willard M Ramsey Sr.,...
Leonard Lee Baker
Sep 7, 2021
Leonard Lee Baker Jr., age 63 of Knoxville passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Preceded in death by his mother Della McHaffie and sister Shirley Swann. Leonard leaves behind his father Leonard Lee Baker Sr.; sons Adam Lee Baker, Joseph Lee Baker; Bryan Lee Baker (Trish), Scotty Baker (Angelica); sisters Linda Roper and Gail Rotolli (Patrick); brother Carlos McHaffie;...
Mary Sue Hobock
Sep 6, 2021
Mary Sue Hobock, age 75, went home to be with the Lord on September 6, 2021. She was a long-time member of the bingo group at the Halls Community Center. She was an avid seamstress and crafter. She is preceded in death by her parents Jessie and Fannie Frost. She is survived by her son and his girlfriend, Brian Hobock...
Bruce William Mccloud
Sep 6, 2021
Bruce William “BJ” McCloud, Jr., age 76, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Fountain City. He is preceded in death by parents, Bruce William McCloud, Sr. and Lena Smith McCloud; baby sister, Nancy McCloud; sister, Gloria Johnson....
Olga Sacara
Sep 6, 2021
Olga Sacara, age 79 of Knoxville, passed away Monday September 06, 2021 at Tennova North Medical Center. Member of Russian Baptist Church Light of the World. She is preceded in death by beloved husband Mikhail Sacara, two sisters; Sofia Gribinet and Lydia Kretsu. She is survived by loving sisters; Nina Tomescu, Vera Racila, and Ana Damaschin, brothers; Daniel Tomescu and...
Monica Parker
Sep 5, 2021
Monica Bevers Parker, age 36, went home to be with the Lord on September 5, 2021. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents; Mary and Wilbur Royal, and her paternal grandparents; Dorothy Heath and Eugene Bevers. She is survived by her parents; Pamela and Stephen Bevers, sisters; Nichole Moore and Michelle (Mark) Wilson, children; Bryannah, Samantha, Jaden, Kaylee,...
Sylvia Doris Harrell
Sep 5, 2021
Sylvia Doris Harrell, age 71 of Knoxville, went to be with her Heavenly father on Sunday, September 5, 2021. She was a wonderful, kind, loving, caring, and compassionate soul, who loved many things in life, but most of all, she enjoyed spending time with family. Preceded in death by father, Burriel Morrison; brother, Klaus Guskowski. She is survived by loving...
Tonja Mae Mitchell
Sep 4, 2021
Tonja Mae Jones Mitchell 52, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord Saturday, September 4, 2021. Tonja was born in Knoxville,TN to Barbara “Sue” Judd and Glenn Jones on March 15th 1969. She is preceded in death by Mother, Barbara “Sue” Judd, Father, Glenn Jones, loving step-father, William Judd, and beloved grandmother, Ruby Ridenour. Tonja is survived by...
Ralph Thomas Sweat
Sep 4, 2021
Ralph Thomas Sweat, age 87, went to be with Jesus on September 4, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. Ralph fought a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s for 13 years and remained strong and determined throughout. He was loved by so many for his loving and...
Carolyn Sue Homan
Sep 4, 2021
Carolyn Homan, age 76 of Knoxville passed away on September 4, 2021 at Tennova North Medical Center. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Fountain City and was an avid reader. Preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Grace Dossett and sister Marion Evans. Survivors include her daughter Wendy Boles and her husband Johnny; sister Doris Ballew;...
Shelby Hines
Sep 3, 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...
Leatha Jean Hickson
Sep 3, 2021
Leatha “Jean” Hickson age 78 of Knoxville, passed away at home peacefully on Friday, September 3, 2021. She retired after 35 years from Tom’s Food and Tennessee Wholesale Florist after many years. Preceded in death by husband; Howard Eugene Hickson. Mother; Alba May Farris, Brothers; Kenneth, Charles, Harold, Ben, Marshall, Ronald, Lowell and Lynn; Sisters; Shirley, Charlotte and Barbara. Survived...
Wanda Gray Long
Sep 3, 2021
Wanda Gray Long, age 84 of Heiskell went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 3, 2021. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Elsie Foster Gray; husband Albert Monroe Long. She leaves behind her daughter Sheree and husband Greg Lollar and son Al Long. Grandchildren Joseph Long...
