Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Sep 27, 2021

Steven Glenn Wyatt Jr., age 42, went to be with the Lord on September 27, 2021. He loved fishing and target practice. He was a CDC bus driver for Knox Co. Schools, and he was known as the “Dress-up Driver.” Preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Wilma Lamb; maternal grandfather, Billy Ray Lamb; uncles, Robert, Charles, and Calvin Wyatt;...

Sep 26, 2021

Adam Sharp, of Knoxville, TN, and Fuquay-Varina, NC, was taken at the tender age of 30, on September 26, 2021. He was a member of New Hope Church in North Carolina. He was a carpenter at Builders FirstSource, where he worked in carpentry. Adam always had a smile on his face with a great sense of humor. He was always...

Sep 26, 2021

Jones, Lori Ann, age 46 of Corryton, TN received her eternal healing September 26, 2021. Lori was a faithful member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by grandparents Sam and Daisy Jones, Rev. Lloyd and Violet Henry; aunt, “Momma” Glenda Henry; and a host of aunts and uncles. Left to cherish her precious memory, father and...

Sep 26, 2021

Jimmie Lynn Proffitt, age 72 of Knoxville, passed away September 26, 2021. He retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Purple Heart recipient. Jimmie loved his family, retirement, fishing, bowling and the Tennessee Vols. Preceded in death by his parents, Boe and Clayton Proffitt; sister, Mary Sue Huffaker; and sister-in-law, Edith Proffitt. He leaves behind his loving wife of...

Sep 26, 2021

Sep 25, 2021

Lee Scott Summers, age 80 of Knoxville went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 25, 2021. A member of Ridgeview Heights Baptist Church for over 60 years. Lee was ordained as a deacon on January 12, 1975. Preceded in death by his precious wife of 56 years Jeanetta Webber Summers; parents, Perry and Leela Graves...

Sep 25, 2021

Vivian L. Bivens, age 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, whom she devoted her life to, on Saturday, September 25, 2021. She shared his love and forgiveness to others and was a great prayer warrior for so many that were in need of prayer. She was a loving, caring mother, mother-in-law, mammaw, aunt, and friend....

Sep 25, 2021

Ralph Edward Pressley went to his eternal home in Heaven with his Lord and Savior on September 25, 2021 at the age of 90. He will be lovingly remembered by the love of his life and wife of 68 years, Della White Pressley; Children: Danny Pressley (Ann) and Lisa Cupp (Sammie); Grandchildren: Leanne (TJ), Julie, Matthew (Morgan) and Lindsey (Derek);...

Sep 24, 2021

Janice Cameron, age 64, passed away on September 24, 2021. She is survived by many loving family and friends. There are no services scheduled at this time.

Sep 24, 2021

Robert Fredrick Coward, "Buck", at 67 years old went on his never-ending trail ride. On Friday, September 24, 2021 he was welcomed by his Mom, Dad, and brother Steve. Buck lived life to bring happiness to himself and others around him. His laugh was one of a kind. He loved fishing and turkey hunting with Eddie Webb, and riding in...

Sep 24, 2021

On Friday, September, 2021, Harold Ray Moore, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away peacefully at home at the age of 86. He was married to his wife, Mary Moore, for 57 years and a loving father to four children and loving grandfather to four grandchildren. Harold was born on August, 12, 1935, in Garrett, Kentucky. He was a retired member of...

Sep 23, 2021

Tabatha Angel Cheatham Bailey, age 37, of Maynardville, TN, went home to be with the Lord. She never knew a stranger, and had a heart of gold. Tabatha was reunited in Heaven with her father, Bobby Cheatham; grandparents, Walter and Janie Russell and Barbara Russell; special sisters, Brittney Cheatham and April Neeley. Left behind are her three kids who she...

Sep 23, 2021

Shannon Denise Muncey, age 48, went home to be with the Lord, September 22, 2021. A member of Clear Springs Baptist Church in Corryton. Preceded in death by her husband, Gary Muncey; grandson, Dalton Wayne; grandparents, Frank and Mildred Dalton and paternal grandparents, Jack and Lela Fine. Survived by her parents, Debbie and Gary Campbell and Jack and Sonya Fine;...

Sep 23, 2021

Charles Elvin DeFord, age 76, of Powell, TN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on, Thursday, September 23 , 2021. He was born and raised in Powell, attended Powell High School, and worked for HallsDale Powell Utility for over 47 years. Charles served in the Army during the Vietnam War, receiving the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam...

Sep 23, 2021

Phyllis J. Jessee, age 82 of Corryton, passed away September 23, 2021. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, James Jessee. She leaves behind her daughters, Janet Wylie and Sherrie (Bobby) Hampton, sister Georgia (John) Welch, grandchildren: Keelie (Justin) Smith, Jamie Hampton, Skhylar (Gideon) Wylie-Stephenson, great-grandchildren: Noa Wylie and Owen Stephenson, and special friend Paul Maples. Family...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...