Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Margaret Lawson
Nov 15, 2021
Margaret “Evelyn” Lawson, age 72 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully and went to be with her Heavenly Father Monday, November 15, 2021. She lived in Clinton for 50 years but was originally from Knoxville. She loved sharing her gift of music with her family and friends. She played piano and sang for her church family all her life. Preceded in...
Carol Mynatt Fortner
Nov 14, 2021
Carol Mynatt Fortner, age 69 of Knoxville, passed away of cancer November 14, 2021. She was an active member of Union Baptist Church, where she enjoyed teaching her Pre-school Sunday School class. She was one of the first teaching assistants at Halls Elementary School, where she worked for over 30 years. She felt it was her calling to work with...
Larry G. Relford
Nov 14, 2021
Relford, Larry G., age 63 of Knoxville, passed away November 14, 2021. He was of the Baptist faith. He will be remembered for his big heart and loyalty to those he loved. Larry was a huge Vol fan and loved his children and grandchildren with all his heart. Preceded in death by parents Luria and Thomas Relford. Survived by wife...
Tammy Darlene Lewis
Nov 14, 2021
Tammy Lewis, age 56 of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at home with family. Tammy was an amazing loving person who never met a stranger. She loved everyone. She is preceded in death by father, Eddie Lusby; brother, Jimmy Lusby; father-in-law, Roy Lewis; mother-in-law, Mary Lewis. She is survived by mother, Kay Lusby; husband, Rick...
Marvin Ray Murrell
Nov 14, 2021
Marvin Ray Murrell, age 33, of Lenoir City went to be with his Heavenly Father Saturday, November 13, 2021. He is preceded in death by his father Michael Lee Murrell Sr; grandfathers, Clarence Murrell and Buddy Lynch; grandmothers, Barbara Loveday and Jody Steelman; great grandfather, Herbert Richards; great grandmother, Alice Richards; aunt, Ada Parton; uncles, Monte, Tim, Gary, and Dennis;...
Rebekah Jane Bryant
Nov 14, 2021
Rebekah Jane Bryant (nee Simpson) lost a courageous battle with cancer on November 14, 2021. Born November 25, 1953, Rebekah was preceded in death by her father, Joe Simpson; mother, Virginia Simpson; brother, Pete Simpson; brother, Dan Simpson; aunts and uncles, Jane Evans, Malcolm Grear, Clarice Grear, and Beany Sparks; and niece Sarah Simpson. She is survived by her loving...
Judy A. Key
Nov 13, 2021
Judy Ann Key, age 68 of Andersonville, TN passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 13th, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was passionate about her family and took care each of them every chance that she could. She enjoyed the hunt for a good deal, you would often see her a flea markets, yards sales, and thrift stores; and this is...
Norman Nelson Anderson
Nov 13, 2021
Norman Nelson Anderson, age 93 of Clarkrange, TN, (formerly of Bossier City, Louisiana and Selma, Alabama), passed away suddenly Saturday, November 13, 2021. Longtime parishioner of Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Selma, Alabama, Knights of Columbus, lifetime member of VFW. Longtime owner, operator of Norman N. Anderson Watch Maker, Selma, Alabama. Norman was a private pilot, Volunteer at the...
Kayla Joy Hope Soles
Nov 13, 2021
Kayla Joy Hope Soles, age 32 of Oak Ridge, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, November 13, 2021. She was a loving mother who enjoyed being around family and friends. She is preceded in death by her beloved grandfather Ernest Biggs, grandmother Brenda Norris, great grandmother Alice Dockery, uncle Johnny Dockery, and great-grandmother Vernice Hillburn. She is...
Sandra Denise Steelman
Nov 13, 2021
Sandra D. Steelman, 47, of Knoxville, TN, passed away unexpectedly on November 13, 2021. She is survived by her husband, Tim Steelman, with whom she enjoyed 21 years of love and life. She also leaves behind her brother; Walt (Sara) Caughorn, and her children; Brittany, Jacob, Jaden, Isaiah, Tiffany, Nathan, Stephanie, Timothy, Allen, Beckie, and Maria. She was a very...
Darrell Lynn Glenn
Nov 12, 2021
Darrell Lynn Glenn Sr., age 67 of Knoxville, went to be with his heavenly Father on Friday, November 12, 2021. He is preceded in death by his beloved sons, Christopher Glenn and Darrell Glenn Jr.; parents, Louie and Pearl Glenn and several siblings. He is survived by his loving wife, Gail Glenn; daughter, Cassandra Glenn; son, David Glenn; brothers, Barry...
Gerald Clark
Nov 11, 2021
Gerald F. “Jerry” Clark, age 83 of Knoxville, passed away November 11, 2021. He was a graduate of Central High School class of 1958. Jerry had degrees from both the University of Tennessee and Lincoln Memorial University. Jerry served in the U.S. Marine Corp and was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason. He was also a member of Bright Hope...
Randall Howard Treadway
Nov 11, 2021
Randall Howard Treadway Age 68, of Knoxville, Tn. Was a member of the Kirk Hills Presbyterian Church. Loved singing in the choir and recording the children's sermons given by our mom. Proud son of Frances Ruth Treadway (1928-2007) Joseph Howard Treadway (19252016). 1971, he moved to California. Dropped it all and came home in 2003 to care for his ailing...
Hubert Ray Larue
Nov 10, 2021
Hubert Ray Larue, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Hubert is recognized a unofficial/official historian of Halls demonstrated through love and devotion of years of time, research, collections and displays shared of many discoveries around and of Halls Crossroads. Locating and self-funding thousands of historical pictures he made available at no cost. Hubert donated his historical items...
Rocky Lee Stinson
Nov 9, 2021
A Master Mechanic and loving father, son, brother and uncle, Rocky Lee Stinson passed on November 9, 2021. Rocky lived a full life and was endlessly supportive of those fortunate enough to know him. He passionately believed in personal independence yet his loyalty to family always kept him nearby. Rocky loved automobiles since he was a small child and pursued...
Swonie Kate Hensley
Nov 9, 2021
Swonie Kate Hensley age 82, of Corryton passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021. She was a member of Burnett’s Creek Church of God. She retired from Levi Strauss and for many years worked at Broadway Motors. Preceded in death by husband, James R. Hensley, Sr.; and son, James R. Hensley, Jr. Survivors; daughter, Sharon Sherrod; son, David (Teresa) Hensley Sr.;...
Patricia Ann Mendez
Nov 9, 2021
Patricia A. Mendez age 88, of Knoxville, TN was born in Blanchardville, WI and died peacefully on November 9, 2021 after a brief battle with dementia. She is preceded in death by her parents, Patrick and Mary Frances Graham; and sister, Winifred Hoesley. Pat is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Bob; children, Ann(John) Langerman and John(Beth) and...
Robert Wayne Knickman
Nov 8, 2021
Robert Wayne Knickman, age 73 of Knoxville TN, born in Baltimore MD, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, November 8, 2021. He enjoyed building airplanes, leather working, tattoo artistry, fishing, cooking, studying history and religion. Married his loving wife Sharon in 1968. He is preceded in death by beloved son, Paul Colton Knickman; and beloved mother, Edith...
Stanley Rex Reardon
Nov 8, 2021
Stanley Rex Reardon, age 51, of Knoxville, TN, passed peacefully on Monday, November 8, 2021. He was born December 7, 1969. He graduated from Halls High School, class of 1988 and studied at the University of Tennessee, class of 1994, with a degree in Microbiology. Stan is preceded in death by his brother, Rickey Wayne (1991); father, Charles Oran (2009);...
James Edward Bates
Nov 8, 2021
James Edward Bates, age 80 of Knoxville, peacefully departed this life surrounded by his loving family on Monday, November 08, 2021 in his home. He was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior and many loved ones who have passed on before. Ed is survived by his sweetheart of 60 years, Reba. Other survivors include two sons, Jim (Tammy) and...
