Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Vanessa Marie Gibson
Jul 20, 2020
Vanessa Marie Thomas Gibson, age 38 of Knoxville, passed away on July 20, 2020. She was a devoted and loving mother to her children. Preceded in death by her mother Joyce Faye Thomas, maternal grandparents James and Lula Gibson, paternal grandparents John and Ollie Thomas. She is survived by her husband Chris Gibson, daughter Amber Gibson, son Thomas Gibson, daughter...
Barbara Ann Hatmaker
Jul 20, 2020
Barbara “Ann” Hatmaker age 84 of Heiskell passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020. She was the owner of Cut and Sew Fabrics in Pigeon Forge and later worked for Baxter Entertainment. A member of Mount Harmony Baptist Church. Ann was a daily bible reader who loved her Lord and Savior. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Louise...
Jerry T. Russell
Jul 19, 2020
Jerry T. Russell, age 75 of Powell, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at home. Jerry was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by his second wife, Louise Russell; parents, Sidney K. and Lula Bell Russell. Survived by son, Jeff S. Russell (Linda); daughter, Susan Russell; grandchildren, Dillion Thomas, Jade Thomas and Jesse Russell, and mother of his...
Pauline Cassady Caton
Jul 19, 2020
Pauline C. Caton, age 85, of Knoxville, was called home to be with the Lord July 19, 2020. She was a member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City for over 15 years and a longtime employee of KCDC. Pauline was preceded in death by infant son, Stevie, parents, Lee T. & Arlena Cassady, brother, Wayne Cassady, and brother-in-law, Charlie...
Cindi Cruze
Jul 16, 2020
Cindi Allen Cruze, age 58, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2020 in San Diego, CA while visiting her daughter. Cindi was a member of Tennessee Ave Baptist Church and a life long resident of the Lonsdale community. Graduate of Rule High School class of 1979 where she was voted most athletic. At the age of 8, she received national...
Barbara Howard Flynn
Jul 15, 2020
Barbara Howard Flynn, age 82, of the Karns Community, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Barbara was a devoted member of Ball Camp Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School in the children’s department for over 50 years as well as prepared and served many meals over the years. She retired from Ball Camp Elementary School after almost 40 years...
Mary Rose Young
Jul 15, 2020
Mary Rose Young, age 73, was reborn in Heaven July 15, 2020. Mary was a stay at home mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with family & friends. Mary loved going camping, cooking, and taking care of loved ones. She was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone during troubled times. Mary touched a lot of hearts...
Thomas Daugherty
Jul 14, 2020
Thomas “Tommy” Daugherty, age 74, of Powell went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Anchor Holds Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by parents Charlie and Gladys Daugherty, siblings Charles Jr., Bobby, Marvin, Joyce and Bill, Judy, and Linda, son Thomas “Jay” Daugherty,...
Jeffrey Robert Stewart
Jul 14, 2020
Jeffery “Jeff” Robert Stewart, 61, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. He was born December 6, 1958 to Gordon “Bob” and Velma “Jane” (Henley) Stewart in Knoxville, Tennessee. Jeff attended Halls High School before moving on to earn his degree from East Tennessee State University. He was a genuine, hardworking man who was known as a loving father and...
Christopher Wayne Clifton
Jul 14, 2020
Christopher Wayne Clifton, age 48 passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Christopher was born January 8, 1972. A graveside service for Christopher will be held Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Roseberry Baptist Church Cemetery, 2920 Roseberry Rd, Mascot, TN 37806 with Rev. David Cloud officiating. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mynattfh.com...
Anna Florence Tarwater
Jul 14, 2020
Anna M Tarwater (Nan), age 94, departed this life on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. She was born on April 3, 1926 in Minersville, PA to James and Florence Mullen. On a three day leave from the phone company to Atlantic City with her best girlfriends, Nan caught the eye of an army soldier named Clyde on the boardwalk. They exchanged...
Pauline King
Jul 14, 2020
Pauline King (nee Miller), born September 26, 1932, went to Heaven on July 14, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clayton and Lydia Miller, her husband, James Franklin, her son Robert, her brother Earl, her brother Ralph, her brother Clyde and his wide Mildred, and her sister Elizabeth (Pansy) and her husband Larry (Bink). She is survived...
Judith "Judy" Fay Marlow Beal
Jul 13, 2020
Judith “Judy” Fay Marlow Beal passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2020. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 13, 1957. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She is preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Mabel Marlow, a brother Don Marlow, and sisters Sherry, Katherine, and Terry Marlow. She is survived by her...
Fred Eugene Mcafee
Jul 12, 2020
Fred Eugene McAfee, age 80 of Knoxville, passed away July 12, 2020. Preceded in death by wife Joyce DeVault McAfee, mother and father Maggie & Charles McAfee, brothers Charles Andrew McAfee and Robert Lewis McAfee, and sister Emma Irene Turner. Survived by sister Alice Ruckart, nieces and nephews, as well as many more loved ones. Family and friends will meet...
Spenser Paul Sharp
Jul 12, 2020
Spenser Paul Sharp, age 29, of South Knoxville, passed away suddenly at his home July 12, 2020. Spenser was a US Marine who proudly served his country while stationed in Afghanistan. He was a humble man who never met a stranger. Spenser had a personal relationship with his Savior, Jesus Christ, and now worships at his feet. He had a...
Lola Vontella Coffman
Jul 12, 2020
Lola Vontella Coffman, age 74, of Knoxville passed away peacefully into the arms of God on July 12, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was a member of Sunnyview Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Millard and Cora Muncey, and son, Kenneth David Coffman. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Reverend Donnie...
Robert Nathaniel Copeland
Jul 11, 2020
Robert Nathaniel Copeland, age 25 of Knoxville, passed away July 11, 2020. Preceded in death by mother Melissa Copeland. Survived by brother Michael Powell, sister-in-law Kathryn Powell, and nephew Deonate Peak. Online condolences may be left at www.mynattfh.com.
Jerry Lynn Mincey
Jul 10, 2020
Jerry Lynn Mincey, age 64 of Knoxville, peacefully passed away at home on Friday, July 10, 2020. He was born on December 8, 1955. He was a graduate of Gibbs High School, and a retired employee of the University of Tennessee. He was greeted in heaven by his father, Billy Howard Mincey. He leaves behind his mother Jewell Gay Mincey;...
Charles Edward Branam
Jul 10, 2020
Charles Edward “Bud” Branam, August 30, 1943 - July 10, 2020. Bud was born in Sevierville, TN to Eddie & Anna Laura Branam. He graduated from Sevier County High School in 1963. During his high school career, he was an all-around athlete in every sport. His exceptional athletic ability lead him to a full athletic football scholarship as a tight-end...
Jesse Gene Pack
Jul 9, 2020
Jesse G. Pack, age 54, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord July 9, 2020. He was preceded in death by son, Chris Pack and father, Roy Pack, Sr. Survivors include daughter, Serena Holloway and husband James, grandson, Mason Holloway, mother, Judy Pack, and 8 siblings. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Mynatt...
