Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Harold Leon Whedbee
Apr 10, 2022
Harold Leon Whedbee Jr., age 68 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 10, 2022. He enjoyed playing computer games, robotics, and gun collecting. He worked for KUB for over 35 years. He is preceded in death by his parents; Harold and Helen Whedbee. He is survived by many friends. The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00pm...
Deborah Verlene Webb
Apr 9, 2022
Deborah Verlene Webb, age 65, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Preceded in death by husbands, Alvin Webb and P.L. Sanders; mother, Evelyn Hurst; father, Robert Cochran; mother and father-in-law, Claude and Mamie Webb; brother, Rusty Webb; sisters, Connie Newman and Johna Cooper. Survived by sons, William Webb and Brian Cochran; daughters, Kathy Sanders and Robbie Phelps (Travis); grandchildren,...
Virgil Frank Stooksbury
Apr 9, 2022
On April 9, 2022, Virgil Stooksbury fought the good fight and finished his race at the age of 87 years old with his wife Barbara fittingly by his side, as she has been for the past 62 years. Virgil was a man of few words, but the life of faith that he lived out spoke volumes. He was a kind,...
Carl Stephen Sharits
Apr 8, 2022
Powell, TN- Carl Stephen Sharits, 72 passed away on April 8th, 2022. Carl was born on April 25th, 1949. He will be remembered for his work ethic and for helping others. Proceeded in death by his parents, Charles M. Sharits and Novella Sharits, and brother-in-law Steve Bradley. He is survived by his children, Chris S. Sharits, and Andrew D. Sharits...
Rosalene Davis
Apr 8, 2022
Rosalene Ferril Davis of Knoxville, TN passed away on Friday, April 8th, 2022 at the age of 86, while surrounded by family at NHC North. Rosaline was born September 4th, 1935 in Livingston, TN and attended Livingston Academy. She later moved to Knoxville and was a member of Arlington Church of Christ. She worked in the credit departments at Sears...
Johnny D. Jessie
Apr 7, 2022
Johnny Dewayne Jessie went home to be with Christ Jesus, our Lord and Savior, on April 7, 2022. He was a member of First Baptist Church Powell and retired from Morristown Utility Systems. To say he was a car/motorcycle enthusiast would be an understatement. Yet he had more love and passion for his family and friends. Doting on his grandchildren...
Gladys Virginia Davis
Apr 7, 2022
Gladys Virginia Davis, age 72 of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022. She is preceded in death by her father; Guy Bunch, and sisters; Betty Lou Bunch and Sandra Fay Bunch. She is survived by her mother; Bessie Allmon, son; Jerry Williams Jr., daughter; Cynthia M. Williams, grandchildren; Candace Lankford, Ryan Williams, Josh Armstrong, and Shania McKnight, several...
Barbara Lynn Jones
Apr 7, 2022
Barbara Lynn (Yarnell) Jones age 77 of Fountain City passed away peacefully Thursday, April 7, 2022 surrounded by her family. Member of Clear Springs Baptist Church, Corryton and the His Light My Path Sunday School Class. She liked tole painting and refurbishing furniture. She loved to spoil her grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Louis Glenn...
Jo Shelby Stormer
Apr 7, 2022
Stormer, Jo Shelby, age 78, went home to live with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 7, 2022. She was a caring and devoted wife and a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, and friends to all who knew her. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school in the Beginners and Primary Classes...
Richard Daryl Shockley
Apr 7, 2022
Richard “Rick” Shockley, age 59, passed away on April 7, 2022. He is preceded in death by his father, Paris Shockley, and his brother, Dewayne Shockley. He is survived by his son, Travis Shockley, and his brother, Kenny (Gail) Shockley. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel at...
Marie Kerley
Apr 7, 2022
Marie Kerley, age 98 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2022. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Powell and a dedicated Christian woman. She retired from KUB. Marie will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by husband Jake Kerley, son Doug Kerley, and parents Granville and Rena Conner....
Justin Edward Keen
Apr 6, 2022
Justin Edward Keen, 31, of Heiskell, Tennessee went to his heavenly home on April 6, 2022. Justin was born in Knox County, Tennessee and attended Halls High School Justin was employed with Power Equipment. He attended Emmanuel Baptist church. Justin enjoyed being outdoors which included farming, being with friends and family, and helping others. Justin was a very giving and...
Sheila Renee Hanley-Loveday
Apr 6, 2022
Sheila Renee Hanley-Loveday, age 54, of the Karns community went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Sheila was a true believer who put her faith and trust in Christ. Sheila was preceded in death by her father, John Thomas Hanley Sr.; and daughter, Kaitlyn Nicole Loveday. She is survived by her significant other, Denford King;...
Joseph Andrew Geames
Apr 6, 2022
Joseph Andrew Geames, age 43 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. He enjoyed spending time wrestling and watching his son’s race. Joseph was preceded in death by his father, C.W. Geames; grandmother, Betty; and brother, Steve. He is survived by loving wife, Kandy; sons, Baily (Sarah) Cardwell and Davin Cardwell; mother, Debbie Geames;...
Trula Lester Lampkin
Apr 5, 2022
Trula Lester Lampkin, age 98 of Knoxville, went to her heavenly home on April 5, 2022. Preceded in death by husbands Art Lester, Clyde Lampkin, and daughter Brenda Shaw. Survived by children Douglas (Deborah) Lester, Jacquelyn Lester, Pam Ray-Householder (Greg), and Jeanne Dial, grandchildren Melanie Peterson, Matthew Bray, Tiffany Wilson, Beth Hoskins, Stephanie Ray, Misty McKinney, great-grandchildren Kayleigh Bray, Micah...
Kay Frances Harvey
Apr 4, 2022
Kay Frances “Bugs” Harvey passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022. She was of Baptist Faith and Cherokee Heritage. Proceeded in death by her husband, Dennis Harvey; son, David Harvey Sr.; brother, Charles Atkins; and parents, Elvin and Louise Atkins. Survived by grandchildren, Heather and Michael Smith, Breanna Couch, David Harvey Jr., Joseph Harvey, and Christopher Berry (Harvey); daughter-in-law, Tammie...
C.A. Beason
Apr 4, 2022
C. A. Beason, age 76, of Knoxville, died Monday, April 4, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Eula Beason; grandparents, Auther and Stella Beason; Lee and Elizabeth Stowes, several aunts, uncles and cousins. C. A. is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Beason; stepchildren, Chris and Jennifer Price, Kenneth and Stephanie Price and Chad and...
Lois Jane Lohman
Apr 3, 2022
Lois Jane Lohman, age 89, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022 at her home after a brief illness. She had been a resident of Knoxville for over 20 years. She was born and raised Michigan until she moved to Ontario, Canada and Schererville, Indiana, before retiring in Knoxville. She was preceded in death by her mother and father,...
Dorothy Marie Buhl
Apr 3, 2022
Dorothy “Dottie” Marie Coward Buhl, age 75, of Claxton went to be with her heavenly Father Sunday, April 3, 2022. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, reading, painting, and was an avid crafter. Dottie was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Dorothy Coward; and brothers, Eddie and Bryan Coward. She is survived by her brother,...
Brenda K. Kerr
Apr 2, 2022
Brenda K. Bell Marshall Kerr, age 65, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 2, 2022. She was a member of Friendsview Baptist Church. She loved to cook and she was wonderful at it. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Kyle and Isa Bell; brothers, Ebert Bell and Raymond Bell; sisters, Christine Huffman and...
