Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Cecil Imogene Simmons
Oct 5, 2021
Cecil Imogene “Jean” Simmons age 88 of Corryton, departed this life on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was a life long member of Little Flat Creek Baptist Church. She retired from Gibbs High School Cafeteria after 20 plus years of service. Preceded in death by death parents Estle and Sallie (Tabler) Lakin, husband; Raymond Simmons and...
Carolyn Elaine Shoffner
Oct 5, 2021
Carolyn Elaine (Sharp) Shoffner, Age 67, of Knoxville went to be with her Heavenly Father on October 5, 2021 after a long battle with cancer with her family by her side. She was born July 7,1954 to her parents James "Jack"' and Hazel Sharp. She was preceded in death by her parents James "Jack" and Hazel Sharp. She is survived...
Rebecca Anne Claxton
Oct 5, 2021
Rebecca Anne Selph Claxton, age 50, of Knoxville passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. She attended the University of Tennessee and Tennessee Technology at Knoxville, where she became a Licensed Practical Nurse. Becky was employed as a nurse at DCI, in South Knoxville for seventeen years. Recently she worked at home for Jewelry TV. She loved the beach, crafting...
James Madison Whaley
Oct 4, 2021
James Madison (Jim) Whaley age 79, of Knoxville passed from this life to his home in heaven on Monday, October 4, 2021. He was born on January 29, 1942 in Cleveland TN. He was of the Christian Faith. He was preceded in death by the love of his life Elizabeth (Betty) Whaley; the where married 57 years. His son James...
Trenton Bradley Ray
Oct 4, 2021
Trenton Bradley Ray, born on September 22, 2020, went to be with the Lord on October 4, 2021. Preceded in death by his grandfather Eric Moore; great grandfather Tony Pendleton; uncle Dustin Ray. Left to cherish his memory are his parents James Ray Jr. and Destiny Williams; brother Landon Billings; grandparents James Ray Sr., Heather West, Kimberly Johnson; great-grandmother Delilah...
Earl Willard Gosnell
Oct 3, 2021
Earl Willard Gosnell, age 64, went home to be with the Lord on October 3, 2021, after a battle with lung cancer. He was born in Knoxville, TN on July 10, 1957 and was of the Baptist faith. He worked for many years as a copier service technician, had a lifelong love of music, and relished being the front man...
Jason Howard Armstrong
Oct 3, 2021
Jason H. Armstrong, 42, of Knoxville, passed away unexpectedly on October 3, 2021. The family is deeply saddened by his sudden death. He was born on September 23, 1979, graduated from Central High School in 1998, and lived in Knoxville most of his life. Following in his father's footsteps, Jason joined the IBEW Local 760 and went on to achieve...
Scottie Viola Gass
Oct 2, 2021
Scottie Viola (Branam) Gass, age 88 of Knoxville, went to be with her Heavenly father on October 2, 2021. She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking and baking. Preceded in death by her parents, Roscoe and Cordelia Branam, son William (Bill) Gass, daughter Brenda Sue Rogers, son Jimmy Gass, son Raymond Gass, and daughter Dorothy Gass. She leaves behind...
Peggy Sue Fleming
Oct 2, 2021
Peggy Fleming, age 79, went home on October 2, 2021. She was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her mother Stella Gray, father Walter Gray, daughter Loretta Lynn Gray, and brother Junior Gray, and sister Barbara Carmen. She is survived by daughters; Rebecca (Terry) Rogers, Angela (Chuck) Goosie, sons; Ronald Jeffrey Fleming, Stacy Edward, and Mark...
Anna Katherine Bowling
Oct 2, 2021
Anna Katherine “Kathy” Bowling, age 67 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, October 2, 2021. She was of the Christian faith. Preceded in death by father Jim Hunter and sister Kelly Hunter. She leaves behind her loving husband of 49 years, Jackie Bowling, daughter Kristi (Scott) McCloud, son James Bowling, mother Shirley Ann Hunter, sister Kim...
Occie Lee Mcmurray
Oct 2, 2021
Mrs. Occie Lee (Roy) McMurray, age 94, passed peacefully on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Westmoreland Nursing Facility. Occie was the daughter of Ezra Lee and Hattie Presnell Thompson; sister to Perlie Thompson Byrge and Mary Jane Thompson, all of whom preceded her in death. She graduated from Knoxville Business College and began her career path at TN Mill and...
Tammi Leann Lowe
Oct 2, 2021
Tammi LeAnn (Corum) Lowe, age 39 of Clinton passed away suddenly Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Tennova North Medical Center. She was a member of New Beginning Fellowship Church. Tammi loved to send out cards and spread blessings. She loved to read, crochet, and watch Nascar, Alabama and Pittsburg Steelers football. She was preceded in death by her father Anthony...
Katrina Kay Hunter
Oct 1, 2021
Katrina Kay Hunter age 47 gained her angel wings on October 1st, 2021. Katrina was a beloved blessed daughter, sister, niece, aunt, cousin and granddaughter. She was dear to everyone she met. Katrina was funny and always had people that know her smiling or laughing before long. She liked things her way and would express so, if it wasn’t. She...
Brandon Lynn Moore
Sep 29, 2021
Brandon Lynn Moore, 30, went home to be with Jesus on September 29, 2021. Brandon was a faithful young man who loved the Lord with all his heart. He always had a desire to be wherever God was moving. In recent years, that desire led him to volunteer much of his time to prison ministry. Brandon was a devoted servant...
Iq Lansdell
Sep 29, 2021
I.Q. Lansdell, age 91 1/2, of Powell passed away on September 29, 2021. He was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church and was a Union Ironworker. He is preceded in death by beloved wife of sixty-five years Maude Branch LansdeII and grandson Austin Gill. He loved his family wholeheartedly, enjoyed travelling the world, was an avid reader, and a sharp...
Benjamin Edward Beal
Sep 29, 2021
Benjamin Edward Beal, age 64 of Powell, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at UT Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith and an avid harmonica player. He was a practical joker and loved telling "stories". He was a graduate of Powell High School. He is preceded in death by beloved parents; Grover Beal and Rosella Carter, brother; Lonnie...
Tammy Renee Locke
Sep 29, 2021
Tammy Renee “Upton” Locke (Lulu) went home with the Lord on September 29, 2021. She is survived by her children Wendy, Ron and Caydyn. Pointer and Crystal Ikerd and family as well as siblings Barry Price and Kimberlin Lee. She is preceded in death by her parents Donna and Billy Joe Price, her husband Clark Upton and brother Tony Price....
Thomas Mccoy Clark
Sep 28, 2021
Thomas McCoy Clark, age 74 of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Norris Health and Rehab. Preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Eva Clark. He is survived by his companion of 32 years, Marcia; son, Thomas Clark; granddaughter, Olivia Eve Williamson Clark; step-sons, Greg Wright and family, Andy Thomas and family; sister, Jane Kitts (Steve)....
Everett Lee Wilkerson
Sep 27, 2021
Everett Lee Wilkerson left this world to be with his Lord and Savior the morning of September 27, 2021, at Tennova North hospital in Knoxville, at the age of 69. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and a devout Christian. Son to the late Vasco (Father) and Annalou (Mother) Wilkerson. Preceded in death by Bernice Whaley (sister), Billy, Kyle,...
Ronnie Dale Ward
Sep 27, 2021
Ronnie Dale Ward, age 64, of Knoxville, passed away on September 27, 2021. He was a jack of all trades and enjoyed many things including construction, reading and collecting. He is preceded in death by father, Robert James Ward; mother, Hedy G. Ward; brother, Robert Ward; sister, Diane Ward and Judy Williams. He is survived by ex-wife, Jennifer Aly; daughter,...
