Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Clyde Cecil Lakin
May 6, 2021
Rev. Clyde Cecil Lakin, age 90 of Knoxville, Tennessee, went to his Heavenly Home on Thursday, May 6. He was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. He pastored several area churches over the years—the most recent was Springhill Baptist Church. While pastoring churches, he was also employed by Plasti-Line Inc. until his retirement. He is preceded in death by...
Wallis J. Evans
May 6, 2021
Wallis J. Evans, age 81 of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021. Wallis was of the Baptist faith and retired from Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. Preceded in death by his daughter Kimberly Williams; parents William O. and Cleo Fortner Evans; two sisters and three brothers. Wallis is survived by his wife of 57 years, Virginia Sexton Evans; son Scott...
Amber R. Bunch
May 5, 2021
Amber Renee Bunch, age 33, of Knoxville, passed away on May 5, 2021. Preceded in death by father, Jeff K. Bunch; uncle Rile Collins; grandmothers, Becky Bunch and Charlsie Collins; grandfather, Clifford Collins; cousin, Corey Collins. Survivors include mother, Lesa Collins Bunch; siblings, Jeffery B. Bunch and Brandon K. Bunch (Abigail), and Rhealan Bunch; daughters, Navaeh Grace Bunch and Sophia...
Kester Milam Davis
May 5, 2021
Kester Milam Davis, age 90 of Knoxville, passed away May 5, 2021. He retired from Standard Knitting Mill after many years. Kester worked two jobs his entire life. Owner of Krazy Kester Fireworks in Maynardville, he and his father began selling fireworks over 50 years ago out of a stand with one shelf. He loved to talk to people who...
Kimberly Michelle Pergrem
May 4, 2021
Kimberly Michelle (Jones) Pergrem, age 42 of Knoxville, passed away May 4, 2021. She was a Zumba instructor, and enjoyed fishing, hiking, and softball. Preceded in death by grandparents; Howard and Rosella Jones, and Fred and Delcie Cregger. She leaves behind her son Will Pergrem, father and mother; William and Suzy Jones, aunts and uncles; Dan and Diane Husky, David...
Lewis Steven Smith
May 4, 2021
Lewis Steven Smith, age 81 passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Parkwest Medical Center. Mr. Smith was an avid fan of all of the University of Tennessee sports teams, especially U.T. football, where his loyalty never wavered. He had the greenest thumb and loved working in his yard. He was especially known for his legendary Tulips and Azaleas....
Walter Foster Bailey
May 2, 2021
Walter Foster Bailey, age 82, of Corryton passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 at the family home. He retired from Renfro Construction and was a farmer. Preceded in death by his wife, Trula Bailey; parents, Herman and Carrie Bailey; daughter, Debra Bailey; great grandchild, Quinton Welch; brothers and sisters, Albert Bailey, George Bailey, Marie Lee, Veneta Collins, and Bobby Rosenbaum....
Wallace Bruce Hicks
May 2, 2021
Wallace Bruce Hicks “Skip” age 55 of Andersonville passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 2, 2021. Skip was employed by Smyrna Ready Mix. Survived by his wife Jodie Hicks; parents, Wallace and Sherline Hicks; children Alli Ford (Matt), Morgan Herriman (Matt), Katie Archibald (Cody), Lucas Hudson (Sydney); grandchildren Matthias, Valor, Ezra, and Shepard Ford; Judah, Issac, and Norah Herriman; Devin,...
Cheryl Ann Wilson
May 2, 2021
Cheryl Ann McCloud Wilson, age 65 went home to the Lord and to be with her parents on May 2, 2021. Preceded in death by her parents Roscoe and Jeanette McCloud, brother Steve Griffey, special aunt Betty Bates and aunt Judy Burnett. Survivors include her husband Rickie Wilson, daughter Abby (Tim) Hannon, sisters Carol (Charles) Forsythe and Donna Holder, brother...
Sidney Debord
May 2, 2021
Sidney DeBord passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021. Survived by mother, Betty Hart; father, Franklin Hart; son, Benjamin DeBord; sisters, Angel Hart-Bishop, Anna Richardson, and Laura Tomlinson; several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Online condolences may be left at www.mynattfh.com
Leila Evelyn Tolliver
May 1, 2021
Leila Evelyn Faubion Tolliver age 83 of Knoxville passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at UT Medical Center. Preceded in death by her parents Robert and Eugenia Faubion; siblings Marie, Buddy, Lauragene, Polly, Bobby, Joyce, and Judy. Leila is survived by her daughters Sue Bailey (Dwight) and Kathy Nelson (Jerry); son Herbert “Herbie” Tolliver, Jr.; grandchildren Tabatha Buckner (Chris...
Frances Ann Owen
May 1, 2021
Frances "Fran" Owen, age 74, passed away suddenly on May 1, 2021. She was a member of West Hills Baptist Church and had most recently been attending North Knoxville Baptist Church. Fran was a 1964 graduate of Dunmore High School in Pennsylvania and graduated from Carraway Methodist Nursing School in Birmingham, AL with her degree in nursing in 1967. She...
Corey Daniel Whaley
May 1, 2021
Corey Daniel Whaley, 33, entered his heavenly home on May 1, 2021 and is now in the arms of the Father. He graduated Halls High School in 2005. Preceded in death by father Greg Whaley, grandfather Glen Whaley, Papaw Bob Watkins, uncle Mitch Whaley. Survived by loving mother, Tracie Yvette Smelcer-Sexton, brother Kelson Edwards, grandparents Doug and Pauline Jett, Bill...
Lynn Skaggs Lemmons
Apr 30, 2021
Ann Lynn (Skaggs) Lemmons, age 75, of Knoxville, passed away April 30, 2021, in her home from natural causes. She is survived by her five sons, Robert (Chris), James (Scott), William (Greg), John, and Michael (Jeff), their spouses, ten grandchildren, and her sister (Jamie Rowe). She was preceded in death by her mother and father. No services will be held,...
Darrell Glenn Covington
Apr 30, 2021
Darrell Covington, age 62, of Knoxville went to earn his wings on April 30, 2021. He is preceded in death by his beloved parents Mabel, Buck, and Jack. Brother Tommy, sister June “Nanny”, and adopted son David. He is survived by his loving wife Debbie Covington, his two fur-babies Chiko, Pickle, children Sarah (Travis) Gibbons, Sally (Brad) Huffaker, Shannon Walker,...
Shirley Irene Stout
Apr 30, 2021
Shirley I. Stout, age 85 of Fountain City, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Member of Springhill Baptist Church, Mr. and Mrs. Stout were camp directors for over 40 years at Camp Springhill, held at Harrison Bay State Park in Chattanooga. Owner of Stout’s Hair Salon in Fountain City since 1986. Proud supporter...
Joann Mcmillan
Apr 30, 2021
JoAnn King McMillan fulfilled her earthly journey on April 30, 2021 at the age of 89 In Knoxville, TN. Born to the late Allison Virgil King and Estella Thurman King on February 22, 1932. She would proudly tell you she was the oldest girl of 14 siblings. As a result of her generous spirit and pleasant personality, she was loved...
Michael Ray Lamb
Apr 30, 2021
Michael Ray Lamb, 63 of Knoxville, died unexpectedly on April 30, 2021 at UT Hospital. His loss was completely unexpected and the family is shocked and deeply saddened. Michael was born on March 11, 1958 to parents which he is preceded in death by Billy and Wilma Lamb he was also preceded by sister Pamela McCurry, grandparents Fred and Laura...
Laura Belle Johnson Levers
Apr 29, 2021
Laura Belle Johnson Levers, 85, of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, Apr. 29, 2021, at Renaissance Assisted Living in Knoxville. She was born Oct. 1, 1935, in Boyd's Creek, TN, to Beecher and Dorotha (Grizzell) Johnson. She was the first daughter and middle child of thirteen children born to her mother. Laura worked at many jobs from her early teens until...
Joyce Ann Reynolds
Apr 29, 2021
Joyce Ann Reynolds, age 77, passed away on April 29, 2021. She was a member of Faithway Baptist Church in Halls. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior. A devout Christian, she accepted Christ at a young age. Preceded in death by mother, Edith Ayers. She is survived by loving husband of 43 years, Sam Reynolds. Children,...
