Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Raymond W. Converse
Jun 12, 2021
Raymond W. Converse, age 76, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on June 12, 2021, after a four year battle with cancer. He was an avid reader, writer, and the author of five published books. He loved the outdoors, hiking, camping, fishing, and spending time with his family. His favorite people call him “Grandpa”. He is preceded in...
Hearl Edward Dukes
Jun 11, 2021
Hearl Edward Dukes, born August 30, 1959, passed away suddenly on June 11, 2021. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his mother, Louise Dukes and brother, Gary Dukes. Survived by, his wife, Angie Dukes, father, Carl Dukes, daughter Autumn, 2 grandsons Silas & Abram, 4 siblings, Nini, Trish, Kim and Glenn,...
Tonia Vanhorn
Jun 11, 2021
Tonia VanHorn, age 45 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on June 11, 2021. Preceded in death by her parents Wanda Ashley Curtis and Robert Curtis. Survivors include her spouse, Stacey Breeden; siblings: Mickey Pridemore, Kesha Bates, Jacob Bates, Janice Tedrow and Vicki Cooper; son Jerrimi VanHorn, Jr., daughter Destiny VanHorn, grandchildren: Macie VanHorn, Makenzie VanHorn, Isaiah Roach, Zoey Hayes, Khaleecie...
Gregory Charles Hatmaker
Jun 11, 2021
Gregory “Greg” Charles Hatmaker age 50 of Maynardville passed away peacefully Friday, June 11, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was a graduate of Halls High School Class of 1989. He loved his horse “Buck” that he had for 18 years and being a part of Rodeos. Preceded in death by father Junior Hatmaker, mother Donna...
Joy Lynn Burnett
Jun 10, 2021
Joy Lynn Burnett, age 69, of Knoxville, TN., passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family. Preceded in death by son, Albert Mallicote; sisters, Cindy Trout, Jackie Janow, and Debra Sharp; parents, Jack and Betty Bridgman. Survived by husband, Sam Burnett; children, Victoria (David) Withrow, David (Kristi) Mallicote, Crystal Mallicote, William Burnett (Step Son); sisters, Donna Gass, Nancy Satterfield, Linda...
Kimberly D. Severs
Jun 10, 2021
Kimberly D. Severs, age 61, went Home to be with her mom and dad on June 10, 2021. She was a long-time member of Clapps Chapel Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, James L. and Joan E. Morgan. She is survived by her children, Michael “Jason” (Carol) Severs and Brandy (Robert) Schaad, sisters, Jeannie (Jerry) Hannah...
Sue Ellen Burman
Jun 9, 2021
Sue (affectionately “Mama Sue”) passed away on Wednesday June 9th, 2021. Sue originally hailed from Knoxville, TN but lived in multiple locations across these great United States. After her first marriage (Clemens), she relocated to the East Bay area of California while her husband served (2) tours of duty in Vietnam. She then returned eastward to southern Indiana where she...
Harland C. Johnson
Jun 8, 2021
Harland Johnson, age 72 of Knoxville passed away on Tuesday morning, June 8, 2021 at U.T. Medical Center. Preceded in death by his parents Ott and Beulah Johnson, son Little Harland along with two sisters and a brother. Survivors include his children: Daniel (Cynthia) Johnson, Holly (Lee) Davis and Kim (Brad) Boyd; girlfriend and companion Debbie Brewer; eleven grandchildren and...
Cheryl Kaye Stanifer
Jun 8, 2021
Cheryl Kaye Stanifer, age 67 of Blaine, Tennessee passed away on June 8, 2021 at her home. She was a member of Bashert Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her father John Loy and two brothers Greg Loy and Jimmy Loy. Survivors include her mother, Wanda Bruner; sister Diane Loy; two daughters: Christy Dalton (David Bull) and Stephena Kitts (Charlie...
Dean Wesley Yerkey
Jun 8, 2021
Dean Yerkey, age 55, of Maryville, TN passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. He was a former employee at Capitol City Bolt and Screw Co., Inc. from March 2, 1998 until March 7, 2006. Preceded in death by his father, Brooks Yerkey; mother, Lottie Belle Yerkey; sisters, Rhonda Sue Yerkey McCollum and Patricia Irene Yerkey Smith. Survivors include his...
Rosa R. Thomas
Jun 8, 2021
Rosa Ralphine Massengill Thomas, age 58, passed away peacefully at her home in Andersonville, Tennessee surrounded by a host of friends and family on June 8, 2021. She is preceded in death by parents Charles and Beulah Massengill, brothers: Charles Edward Massengill II, Carl Massengill, Russell Massengill, and daughter Beulah Thomas. She is survived by daughter Carrie Thomas Grand, children:...
Herbert Gale Smith
Jun 8, 2021
Herbert Gale Smith age 82 of North Knoxville, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Preceded in death by his beloved parents and his wife; Betty Frances Smith. Survivors; Daughters, Tammy (Kevin) Maples and Susan Smith Szabo (Daniel Marcos). Grandchildren; Shawna, Amber, Daniel, Brian, Tabitha and Harley. Several great grandchildren and his beloved dog, Bobo....
Evelyn Bright Gose
Jun 8, 2021
Evelyn Bright Gose, age 100 of Knoxville passed away quietly in her sleep, Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Norris Health & Rehabilitation Center. Kind, helpful, generous, and smart, she was a graduate of Powell High School, a member of Arlington Baptist Church, and formerly a member of Sharon Baptist Church. A lady of many talents and interests, she played piano,...
Melissa Kay Nichols
Jun 7, 2021
Melissa K. Denton Nichols, age 45, of Knoxville, TN, was called home on Monday, June 7, 2021 to be with her daddy Lester (Pooch) Denton; Nanny, Lilly Denton; and grandson, Elijah Nichols, forever in eternal peace. Survivors include Babyboy, Keegan Nichols; daughter, Merissa Nichols; daughter-in-law, Jessica Nichols; grandsons, Sterling, and Callum Nichols; mother, Regina Denton; sisters, Angela Denton, Pamela (Holly)...
Walter Earl Russell
Jun 6, 2021
Walter Earl Russell, Jr., age 48, of Knoxville, TN., passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021. Walter loved fishing, the Vol’s, and adored his granddaughter. He is preceded in death by his father, Walter Russell Sr.; sister, Becky Smith; brother, Steve Russell. He is survived by daughters, Cheyanne Russell, and Elizabeth DeLuna; mother, Joyce Russell; siblings, Mike Gwinn, Chuck Gwinn,...
Vivia Ruth Cox
Jun 5, 2021
Vivia “Ruth" Cox, age 83, went to be with her heavenly father on June 05, 2021. She was a faithful member of Heavenly View Baptist Church, and a professional seamstress who participated in the 1982 Worlds Fair. She is preceded by beloved parents Roy Elden Stephens and Cora Lou and (Dudley) Cox, husband Jack Cox, grandkids Missy and Charlie Hill,...
Juanita E. Camper
Jun 4, 2021
Juanita E. Camper, age 81 of Rutledge, passed away June 4, 2021. She was of the Baptist faith. Juanita retired from Levi’s after 34 years. She will be remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by mother Ethel Hammock; father Frank Tharp; siblings Jim Tharpe, Lawrence Tharp, Vonda Epperson, Carolyn Parker, and Doyle “Red” Tharp; grandson...
Loree Day
Jun 3, 2021
Loree “Lynn” Bice Day, age 84, went to be with her Heavenly father June 03, 2021. She was surrounded by family and loved ones upon her passing. She enjoyed spending time with her family and her Shih Tzu, China. She loved admiring her garden, was an avid reader, collector of antiques, and was dearly loved by everyone that knew her....
Madge Eleanor Cram
Jun 3, 2021
Madge E. Cram, age 89 of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021. Madge was a big Nascar fan, traveling to the races in person. Preceded in death by husband Richard Cram and first husband Linneus Peebles, as well as, parents and sibling. She is survived by daughters Marsha (Larry) Laswell and Janice (Shannon) Martin; son Mike (Pam) Peebles; grandchildren...
Charles "Charlie" W. Kelly
Jun 3, 2021
Charles W. “Charlie” Kelly, Jr., age 57 of Knoxville passed away on June 3, 2021. Family and childhood friends called him Babe from an early age. Charlie was a Master Plumber and a “Jack of all Trades” who enjoyed woodworking and construction. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Preceded in death by his father Charles W....
