Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
William Van Beasley
Jun 24, 2020
William “Bill” V. Beasley, age 79 of Knoxville, passed away June 24, 2020. Bill was a Church of Christ minister for 58 years, and his life revolved around God and his family. Survived by wife of 58 years, Barbara Jean Beasley, sons; William Van Beasley II, R. Titus Beasley, and Thaddeus M. Beasley, 3 sisters, 3 brothers, 3 grandchildren and...
Jennifer A. Jones
Jun 23, 2020
Jennifer A. Jones, age 44, of South Knoxville, passed away suddenly June 23, 2020 at UT Medical Center. She loved to camp, read, and all types of music. Jennifer was preceded in death by father, Michael Harmon, and sister, Melissa Harmon. Survivors include husband, David Jones, daughters, Caitlyn Summers and Kristen Watson, mother, Rebecca Harmon, and sister, Angie Lampkin. The...
Hollis Eugene Smiley
Jun 22, 2020
Hollis Eugene Smiley Jr. (Geno) Born in Knoxville TN May 20th 1962 He knew what loss was at an early age and understood the value of love and family. Traveled the world. Raised a family. Started a company. Worked hard. Loved even harder. Sound. Honest. Humorous. Stubborn. Intelligent. Driven. He is loved so much and so very missed. He is...
Sadie Pauline Jenes
Jun 22, 2020
Sadie Pauline Duncan Jenes age 88, was born May 28, 1932 in Anderson County and went to be with the Lord on June 22, 2020 in Sevierville, TN. She was a devoted member of Hilltop Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by parents Melvin and Martha “Harness” Duncan, husband Rex Jenes, daughter Shelvy Lee Jenes, brothers Joe and Lawrence...
Donald Gregory Haun
Jun 22, 2020
Donald “Greg” Haun, age 56 of East Knoxville passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 at his home. He grew up in Marbledale Baptist Church. Former employee of House Hassen Hardware. Avid NASCAR fan. Preceded in death by parents Donald Alexander Haun and Peggy Jane (Gibson) Haun. Life time companion Debbie Thomas. Survivors: brothers: Mark (Kim) Haun, Tim (Janice) Haun;...
Willard A. Wallace
Jun 21, 2020
Willard Anthony “Tony” Wallace age 58 of Luttrell passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020. A devoted Christian and father. Tony was an incredibly compassionate and generous man always putting others before himself. Preceded in death by parents, Willard and Christine Wallace; twin brother, Lillard Andrew Wallace; brother, Arnold Wallace and an infant brother. Survived by his children, Courtney Russell (Greg)...
David N. Nicholson
Jun 21, 2020
David N. Nicholson, age 73, went home to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully at his home the morning of June 21, 2020. He was a member of New Beverly Baptist Church. He was a very loving husband to his wife of 31 years, and survived by his wife, Barbara Nicholson. Other survivors include: brothers John Nicholson, Bob Nicholson,...
Trent Talmadge Davis
Jun 19, 2020
Trent Talmadge Davis, age 77 of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Gulfport Florida, died surrounded by his loving family on June 19, 2020. Trent was born in Memphis, Tennessee on March 28, 1943, the only child of Clarence and Juanita Davis. He also resided in Hattiesburg, MS until the age of 15 before moving to St. Petersburg, Florida. Trent graduated from...
Otha Ward
Jun 19, 2020
Otha Ward, Jr. age 76 of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord June 19, 2020. He was a dedicated member of Lonsdale United Methodist Church, a wonderful husband, a great dad and the most wonderful, most involved Pappaw there ever was. His grandchildren were his pride and joy, and they thought the world of him. He was a...
Olive G. Lay
Jun 19, 2020
Olive Grae Lay, age 88, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord June 19, 2020. Mrs. Lay was a loving mother, grandmother and a friend. She was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church. Olive was preceded in death by, husband, Fred C. Lay, son, Scott Lay, grandson, Brandon Birchfield, parents, Albert & Myrtle Lay, son-in-law, Wesley Poe, and...
Deanna C. Farley
Jun 17, 2020
Deanna C. Farley age 44 of Maynardville passed away on June 17, 2020. She was preceded in death by spouse Randy Sparks and her grandparents. She is survived by parents Elmer and Tina Shoemaker, and Jerry Downey; children Dylan (Ammie) Sparks, Eddie (Chasity) Burton, Tina Humphrey and Brandon Sparks; grandchildren Abel, Cora and Jace; brother Timmy (Cecilia) Shoemaker; sister Sherry...
Charlene Elizabeth Martin
Jun 17, 2020
Charlene Elizabeth Martin, age 85, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord June 17,2020. She was born and raised in Knox County, attending Halls High School and Knoxville Business College, and was a member of Temple Baptist Church. Charlene retired from Standard Knitting Mills after 35 years of service. She will be greatly missed for her gracious devotion, her...
John Wight Haworth
Jun 17, 2020
John Wight Haworth, age 83, passed away on June 17, 2020. He was a lifelong resident of the Fountain City area and a member of Fountain City Church. John was a truckdriver for over 47 years, retiring for the second time at age 75. Preceded in death by wife Barbara Haworth, parents Marshall and Mary Haworth, brother David Haworth and...
Carolyn J. Starks
Jun 17, 2020
Carolyn Starks, age 77, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord June 17, 2020. She was originally from New York State but spent many years in the Philadelphia area before settling in Knoxville. Carolyn was a member of Arlington Church of Christ and had retired from Oak Ridge Veterinary Hospital. She was preceded in death by father, Morgan Burdick,...
Rachel Lynne Mallicoat
Jun 17, 2020
Rachel Lynne (Daughtrey) Mallicoat, age 34, passed away June 17, 2020. She was a sweet soul, a giving and caring person, and a loving mother. Rachel was a graduate of Halls High School, where she won homecoming queen and was active in the drama club. Preceded in death by grandparents James E. and Maebelle Anderson, Charlie Daughtrey, Jimmie Ruth Daughtrey,...
Blake Jackson Greer
Jun 15, 2020
Blake Jackson Greer of Fountain City, 84, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 at North Knoxville Medical Center. Blake was born in Elkhorn, WV, to the late Lemuel and Grace Sturgil Greer. He is also preceded in death by his sisters Barbara Jean Greer, Farris Kent, Margaret Robinson and Patsy Mabe, his brothers Billy, Dallas, and Marshall Greer, his...
Ahjeuya Alaska Hansard
Jun 15, 2020
Ahjeuya Alaska Hansard (Ted), age 99 of Halls Crossroards, passed away peacefully Monday June 15, 2020. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Samuel Carl Hansard, parents, PL and Ninabell Hall, two sisters and two brothers. Survived by her son, Jack C. Hansard, grandchildren, Robert Hansard, Sandy Hansard Spangler, James Hansard, six great-grandchildren and...
Nancy Phelps
Jun 14, 2020
Nancy McGill Phelps, age 80, of Knoxville who was saved as a young girl, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 14, 2020. She was a loving mother, grandmother, nana, sister, aunt, and friend, that loved her family very much. She was preceded in death by her husband J Will Phelps. Father and Mother: Walter and Mamie...
Robin Lett
Jun 14, 2020
Robin Moore Lett, age 58, passed away peacefully June 14, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was a member of Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church and a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, Nana, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and sister-in-law. She bravely battled cancer for 16 ½ years and throughout her final months of treatment Robin remained caring, strong, and iron-willed...
Ronald F. Harbin
Jun 14, 2020
Ronald F. Harbin, age 84 of Powell, passed away Sunday June 14, 2020. He spent his life working as a ditch digger and was the owner of F.H. Harbin Co., Inc. He was a 60 year Freemason and served as Past Master of Powell Lodge #582 F&AM in 1965 and of Bright Hope Lodge #557 F&AM in 2005. Preceded in...
