Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
James Earl Long
Jul 31, 2020
James Earl Long passed away peacefully July 31, 2020. Jim was born and raised in Knoxville and had many childhood friends whom he stayed in contact with but the most beloved friend of all and constant companion was Margaret (Peggy) DiPalo. He was preceded in death by wife Diana Long, parents Margaret Ellen and Hobert Long, sister Carol Darden, niece...
Julian Osborne
Jul 30, 2020
Julian Osborne, 18 yrs old, passed away July 30, 2020. She was a 2019 High School Graduate, currently enrolled at Walters State and was ready to take on the world. Julian loved adventure, outdoor activities and being with her friends. She leaves behind the love of her life Derek Norris and furbaby Molly. Her smile was contagious and will be...
Mary Ann Tharpe
Jul 30, 2020
Mary Ann (Needham) Tharpe died peacefully at her home in Fountain City, a suburb of Knoxville, Tenn., on July 30, 2020. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease eight years ago, but did not suffer. She was able to remain in her home of 60+ years during that time thanks to the loving care of her niece, Robin Delph, Miranda Corum...
Charles Robert Hayes
Jul 30, 2020
Charles Robert Hayes, 74, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2020 surrounded by his family. A devoted great-grandfather, grandfather, father and friend, “Rob” will be admirably remembered by his many girls, beloved son, and great-grandson. He was preceded in death by parents Von and Laura Hayes and wife of 45 amazing years, Patricia “Patsy” Hayes. There is no greater...
Patricia Ann Buchanan
Jul 30, 2020
Patricia Ann “Pat” Buchanan, age 76, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord July 30, 2020. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church. Pat was preceded in death by parents, Carl & Hazel Kidd, sister, Kathleen Owens, and niece, Terri Owens. Survivors include husband of 54 years, Bill Buchanan, sons, David Buchanan, and Scott Buchanan and wife Karen,...
Martha Lois Deyarmond
Jul 29, 2020
Martha Lois Deyarmond, 89, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on July 29, 2020 from a long illness. Mom was a beloved mother, grandmother of eight, and great grandmother of thirteen. She is survived by her children: Allen Toole (Sue), Debbie Karnes (Donny), Jimmy Toole (Terry), and Sandra Huff (Jay). Mom was preceded in death by her spouse Dallas Deyarmond, daughter...
Jerry Carlile Boone
Jul 29, 2020
Jerry C. Boone age 79 of Fountain City passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was an employee of Auto Zone (Fountain City Store) for over 10 years, member of Glenwood Baptist Church, 32-degree mason with Bright Hope Lodge 557 F & AM, avid NASCAR Fan, Veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving...
Cora Ann Parsley
Jul 29, 2020
Cora Ann Walker Parsley, age 82, of Knoxville TN went to be with the Lord on July 29, 2020. Mrs. Parsley was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her father and mother Arlie Walker and Namoia Hunley, son Tim Parsley, sister, Betty J. Smith, brothers David...
Dorothy Mae Smith
Jul 29, 2020
Dorothy Mae Smith, age 76 of Knoxville, passed away July 29, 2020. She enjoyed shopping and spending time with her family. She was a caretaker and a “mamaw” to everyone. Preceded in death by mother and father, Ruby Mae and James Frank Smith, brothers James Michael Smith, Raymond Smith, and James David Smith, sisters Barbara Jean Atchley, Ivalee Mynatt, and...
Lester Julian Bennett
Jul 23, 2020
Lester Julian Bennett Sr., born in Hahira Georgia on January 15, 1944 and passed away on Thursday July 23, 2020 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. He was a respected, educated, and accomplished man that had knowledge of all things in life and could do most anything he set his mind to. He spent most of his life in Florida, but wanted...
Randy D. Marshall
Jul 23, 2020
Randy D. Marshall age 53 of North Knoxville passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020. Born in Abington, VA on Sunday, January 15, 1967. Preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Georgie Marshall; brother, Jeffery Marshall; sister, Rosalee Marshall. Randy is survived by his partner and best friend, Amanda Lemons; son, Charles Lemons; step-son, CJ Lemons; sister, Bonnie Marshall...
Charles Wayne Neely
Jul 23, 2020
Rev. Charles Wayne Neely age 87 of Halls Crossroads (formerly of New Tazewell) A veteran of the United States Airforce. Wayne was a member Union Chapel Baptist Church and served as an area pastor for over 20 years. Preceded in death by his wife Beth Dunsmore Neely; parents, Charlie and Anna Mae Neely; brother, Chris A. Neely; brothers-in-law, Bill Dunsmore...
Thomas Jarrell Chandler
Jul 22, 2020
Thomas Chandler Knoxville - Thomas Jarrell Chandler passed away peacefully in Knoxville, TN on July 22 at the age of 76. Thomas (Jerry) is preceded in death by his wife Mary Jones Chandler, his parents Claxton and Helen Chandler, and his brother Michael Chandler. He is survived by his four daughters, Camey O'Rourke (Peter), (Vienna, Virginia), Teal McInturff (Jeffrey)(Knoxville), Kathleen...
Lauretta Gayle Porter
Jul 21, 2020
Lauretta Gayle Porter, age 74, passed away July 21, 2020. Preceded in death by parents Blanch and Lawrence Porter, sister Sonya Sheehan, and brother L.H. Porter. Survived by sons Mark (Jennifer) Parris and Claude (Barbara) Parris, grandchildren Brittney, Luke, Jake, Chelsey, Kayla, Faith and Sabrina, 8 great-grandchildren, sisters Becky Stewart (Clark) and Carolyn Gemmell (Dan). Family will receive friends 5:00-7:00pm...
Barry Walter Krause
Jul 21, 2020
Krause, Barry Walter age 73, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020, at his home in Knoxville, TN. His family knew him as a part-time “squirrel whisperer”, polka playing aficionado, and incredible hug giver. He never met a person or a fur baby he didn’t love. However, Barry was known for so much more. Born in Chicago, Illinois on February 20,...
Billy Ronald Mynatt
Jul 21, 2020
Rev. Billy R Mynatt, Sr passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of July 21, 2020 while in hospice care. Billy was born on November 13, 1931 in Knoxville, TN to parents, Joseph Carl Mynatt and Edna Irene (Lane) Mynatt. Billy graduated from Stair Technical High School in Knoxville and attended Carson Newman College and New Orleans Baptist Theological...
Serenity Christina Glover
Jul 21, 2020
Serenity Christina Glover, born May 19, 2017, was called to heaven July 21, 2020. She was energetic, outgoing and always laughing. She didn’t know a stranger. She would say hello to anyone who walked by and if they didn’t speak back she would continue to say hi. She loved being outdoors, blowing bubbles and her fur baby and charge partner...
William Bernard Voltz
Jul 21, 2020
William Bernard Voltz, age 82, passed away Tuesday July 21st 2020. Preceded in death by his parents Bernard and Muriel Voltz, Wife Flora Voltz, and step daughters Karen and Kelly Jones. Survived by son William Voltz Jr, Daughters Teri (Tony) Reese, Tami (Tommy) Crabtree, Zoe Ann (Brian) Givens and step son Michael Jones, Grandchildren Thomas Black, Matthew and Jonathan Rose,...
Marlene Williams
Jul 21, 2020
Mrs. Marlene Lou Williams, age 40, of Plainview, TN, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2020, in the comfort of her husband’s arms. She was born on October 25, 1979, in Starke, FL to James Howard Griffis and June Ann Griffis. She grew up in Bradford County and lived there her entire life until moving to Tennessee two years ago....
Anthony Eugene Corum
Jul 20, 2020
Anthony Eugene Corum age 63 of Powell, went home to be with Jesus 10:00 pm Monday, July 20, 2020 at North Knox Medical Center. He had sung for the Lord since 1986 all around East Tennessee. He was an avid Alabama Fan, “Roll Tide”. Preceded in death by parents; Amos and Christine Corum. Special Aunt Margaret Woodward. Survivors; wife of...
