Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
James Alfred Chappell
May 31, 2021
James A. Chappell age 74 of Knoxville went home to be with his Lord on Monday, May 31, 2021. He was retired from Rohm & Haas. Preceded in death by his mother, father and sister. He leaves behind a wife, 4 children, 4 grandchildren, and 1 brother. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 3, 2021 at...
Glenda Sue Thompson
May 29, 2021
Glenda Polly Thompson, age 87, of Knoxville, passed into Heaven on Saturday, May 29, 2021. She is preceded in death by Leroy Polly, the love of her life, and first husband; Matthew Polly, her beloved son; Ray Thompson, her second husband; and several sisters and brother. Survivors include Teresa Polly, Karen Gardner (Michael), Linda Coleman, Chris Thompson; sister, Bettie O....
Gunner Craig Smith
May 28, 2021
Gunner Craig Smith, age 14 went to be with our Lord on Friday May 28, 2021 surrounded by his family in their home. Gunner was born on April 25, 2007 in San Angelo, Texas to proud parents Brandon and Brittany. Gunner was the epitome of the All-American boy next door. He loved basketball, board games, PlayStation and cornhole. He loved...
David Lee Lambert
May 27, 2021
David Lee Lambert, Sr., age 78, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 27, 2021. He was at home surrounded by his wife of 59 years, and his children. He loved his large family, friends and community. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church. He was an avid Volunteer fan as well as the Halls Red...
Debra Ann Julian
May 26, 2021
Debra Ann Julian, age 62 of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents Darrell Logston and Evelyn York, sister Rose Mary Elmore and brother Russell Logston. Survivors include her daughter Danyell Daniel and husband Jack Toomire; three grandchildren: Jack Jr., Cody and Kayla; great-grandchildren: Jack III...
Forrest H. Morgan
May 26, 2021
Rev. Forrest H. Morgan, age 78 of Knoxville, passed away May 26, 2021. He is the pastor of Fair Havens Baptist Church. He is loved dearly and will be missed tremendously by his family. Survived by countless souls he impacted for eternity. He fought a good fight, finished his course, and kept the faith. He has received his crown of...
Stella Simmons
May 25, 2021
Stella Hill Simmons, age 97 of Knoxville, passed away at home on May 25th, 2021 surrounded by her family who lovingly cared for her during her brief illness. She was born in Bell County, KY on October 23, 1923 and raised in New Tazewell, TN. She retired from the University of Tennessee Food Service Department in 1995. Stella had a...
Vasile Ghelan
May 25, 2021
Vasile Ghelan age 34 of West Knoxville passed away tragically from a plane accident on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. He was a member of Bethany Romanian Church of God and owner/ operator of Ghelan Tile and Stone. Survivors; wife, Ana Ghelan. Daughter; Amelia Ghelan. Parents; Valeriu and Valentina Ghelan. Siblings; Veaceslav Ghelan, Julian Ghelan, Vladimir Ghelan, Efim Ghelan, Ben Ghelan,...
Michael Sean Gorman
May 24, 2021
Michael Sean Gorman, age 38, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 24, 2021. He is survived by his son, Tyler Gorman; mother, Deborah Gorman; father, Mike Gorman; grandmother, Joan Handley; brothers, Matt and Lindsay Gorman and Zach Gorman; sister, Nikki and Dereck Bowden; special aunts, Patsy Gorman and Peggy and Wayne Allen; other nieces, nephews, uncles,...
Alma Ruth Dixon
May 23, 2021
Alma Ruth Dixon, age 86, went to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 23, 2021. She is preceded in death by beloved husband Harold C. Dixon, and parents Rev. Henry (Ruth) Varner. She is survived by loving daughters Becky Dixon, Lola (Charlie) Ferguson, grandsons Brandon (Tiffani) Dixon and Robby (Mandy) Marrs, great grand-daughter Marielle Dixon. The family...
Michael Paul Jones
May 22, 2021
Michael Paul Jones, age 49 of Corryton passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Preceded in death by mother Flora and step-father Bill Voltz and sisters Karen and Kelly. Survived by father and step-mother Wade and Betty Jones, son Parker Jones and wife Catherine, granddaughter Harper-Jean, special aunt Carol and friends Todd Kirk. Several cousins on the Vance and Jones...
Abram Wilson
May 22, 2021
Abram Wilson age 33 of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Preceded in death by his step-father Rick Segars; paternal grandparents Dewey and Dottie Wilson; maternal grandmother Betty Collins. He will be forever missed by his daughter Audrey Marie Wilson, mother Debbie Segars, father Ronnie Wilson; brothers Isaac and Lucas Wilson; maternal grandfather...
Cayley Rae Needham
May 22, 2021
Cayley Rae Needham, age 34 of Knoxville passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021. She was employed by McAlister's Deli as a server. She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Alan Needham. Survivors include her mother and step-father, Tia and Johnny Long; sister Mia Strong; aunts and uncles: Shirley Sear, Jesse Long and Carol Morrisey along with several...
William Ronald Sullivan
May 22, 2021
William Ronald Sullivan, age 73 of Knoxville, went to be with his Heavenly father on May 22, 2021 at UT Medical Center. He was a member of Love Chapel Baptist Church. He is preceded by beloved parents John A. and Theda Mae Sullivan, and son little Ronnie. He is survived by brother John (Marcy) Sullivan, daughter Amanda (David) Tipton, grandchildren...
Walter Vaughn Smith
May 20, 2021
Walter Vaughn Smith of Knoxville passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the age of 84. Vaughn was a long-time faithful member of Brickyard Baptist Church. He was a gentle, loving man who was well known for greeting all of his customers with a happy “Hello, Neighbor!” on his delivery route during his many years...
John Carr
May 20, 2021
Johnny Carr, age 95 of Knoxville passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021. He was a Knoxville, Tennessee native and the son of the late John and Mary Carr, wife Louise Carr, daughter Christine Petree, grandson Eric Petree, loving daughter-in-law Willie Carr, brothers and sisters: Claude, Nola, Myrtle, Helen, Lela, Gean, Clarence, Jay and Carmel. Survivors include his children: Steve...
Jackson Ray Dolin
May 20, 2021
Jackson Ray Dolin III Jack was born September 29, 1941 in Levi, West Virginia. He passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his wife and 2 daughters, on May 20, 2021. He battled COPD for many years. He won the battle and is healed by the hand of the Lord. We are rejoicing that he is now breathing, laughing...
Janel N. Flynn
May 19, 2021
Janel N. (Mark) Flynn, 40, unexpectedly passed away at her home in Maynardville, TN on May 19, 2021. She was born to David Mark and Deborah (Mark) Rigsbee in Marion, IN on June 13, 1980. Janel graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1998 and graduated from Nation College in 2006 with her Pharmacy Tech Certification. She worked for Walgreens in...
Nancy Ann Battles
May 19, 2021
Nancy Battles age 72 of Knoxville passed away on May 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband Wayne Battles. Survivors include her son Edward (Kyra) Battles, daughters: Dorothy (Stephen) Hyde and Kathy (James) Hammond; grandchildren: LeAnne Battles-Shoemaker, Jonathon Battles, Cody Hyde, Dakoda Smith-Lynch and Brandon Onary; great grandchildren: Madison, Emily, Bentley, Gavin, Grayson, Kane, Memphis, Rose, Camilla...
Patrick Mclain
May 17, 2021
Patrick McLain age 92 of Knoxville, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at West Hills Health and Rehab. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joyce Ann McLain; parents, Maurice and Thelma McLain; sister, Euawana Jones; granddaughter, Autumn Lambert; son, Patrick “Sonny” McLain. Survivors include sister-in-law, Sue Baldwin (Bob); daughter in law, Deanna McLain; daughter, Janie Lambert (De); granddaughter and...
