Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
E. Laverne Wilkerson
Sep 8, 2019
E. LaVerne Wilkerson age 91 of Knoxville, Tennessee was received into the presence of her Lord Jesus on Sunday, September 8, 2019 as she peacefully slept. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Welcoming her into the Kingdom are parents Winfred and Iva Nunn; sister Wanda Nunn; daughters Kathy Wilkerson Rowden and Cindy Wilkerson Bryant; and grandson Dennis Carson...
Randall Clay Macklin
Sep 8, 2019
Randall Clay Macklin, born December 24, 1961, passed away suddenly September 8, 2019. Randall was a brick and block mason for over 35 years. He was owner of Macklin Masonry. He was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend. He is preceded in death by his parents Junior & Charlotte Macklin and sister Charl Macklin. Survived by brother Dennis Macklin,...
Dustin Earl Bates
Sep 7, 2019
Dustin “Cotton” Earl Bates, age 27 of Strawberry Plains, passed away on September 7, 2019. Dustin was a beloved son, grandson, uncle and soon to be father. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Eddie and Wanda Bates and grandfather, Clifford Hensley. He is survived and will be greatly missed by his parents, Charles “Chad” Bates and Misty Hobbs; stepfather, Jesse...
Jakob Danniel Creswell
Sep 5, 2019
Jakob Danniel Creswell, age 33, of Knoxville passed-away suddenly in his home on September 5, 2019. He is survived by his daughter, Desiree Makayla, Father Arthur Creswell, Jr., Mother and Step-Father, Sharon and Bryan Hicks, Grandmothers, Margaret Creswell and Iva Dann, Half Sisters, Emilee Myers, Darby & Nora Swanson, Nephew Jayden Atchley, and a large number of aunts, uncles, cousins...
Charles Thomas Maples
Sep 5, 2019
Charles (Sonny) T. Maples, Sr., age 77, departed this life peacefully at his home on September 5, 2019. He was born October 13, 1941 and was a member of Salem Baptist Church and a graduate of Halls High School, Class of 1959. Charles met and married the love of his life for 59 years, Julia (Judy) Ann Maples, in 1960....
Barbara Maner Hall
Sep 5, 2019
Barbara Maner Hall, age 85, of Knoxville, passed away on September 5, 2019. She was a longtime member of Sharon Baptist Church. She loved her church and Sunday School Class. She enjoyed working in her garden. She was a devoted wife, helpful and loving mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by husband Charles W. Hall; Parents Roy and...
Gladys Murphy
Sep 4, 2019
Gladys Murphy, age 89 of Knoxville, passed away on September 4, 2019. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Gladys had been a nurse for 20 years. She enjoyed helping people as well as gardening. Gladys is preceded by parents Joe and Dicey Abner; husband Herbert Murphy; children Patrick Murphy, Patricia Zaffle, and Phyllis Murphy. She is survived...
Charles Luther Elbell
Sep 4, 2019
Charles Luther Elbell age 80 of Knoxville passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Member of the Methodist Faith. He loved his family and giving to others. He was the owner of NuLook Painting Company. Preceded in death by parents; Luther and Charity Elbell. Sister; Carol “Sue” Cox. Brother; Marlyn Elbell and son; Rickey Luther Elbell who died on March 4,...
George Ella Rogers
Sep 2, 2019
George Ella Rogers age 90, of Corryton, passed away 6:40 a.m. Monday, September 02, 2019 at Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab. She attended Clapps Chapel United Methodist Church for many years and was a member of the Corryton O.E.S. #337 for over 50 years. Daughter of the late Calvin and Martha Thomas Wolfenbarger, Sr. Preceded in death by parents,...
Ronald O'Dell Hill
Sep 1, 2019
Ronald O. Hill, age 77, of Halls Crossroads, passed away while surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 1, 2019. A true and faithful servant to God and his fellow man, Ronald spent his life helping others in their times of need. He dutifully served in the United States Army and in the Vietnam War. He devoted 58 years to...
Vickie Elizabeth Farrow
Sep 1, 2019
Vickie Elizabeth Lee Farrow, born January 16, 1959, passed away September 1, 2019. Survived by son, Michael Allen Lee, daughters, Christal Nichole Farrow and Christa Dawn Farrow Hutchison, sister-in-law, Bernadette McCarter, sister, Sandra McCarter Nunley, niece Amanda Marie McCarter, grandchildren, Michaela Lee, who loved her “Mamaw” with all her heart and soul, Haley Lee, Kaleb Allen Lee, Braylon Young, and...
Bryon Edward Bailey
Aug 31, 2019
Bryon Edward Bailey, age 49 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, August 31, 2019. Bryon was a faithful member of Dutch Valley Baptist church. He leaves behind his mother Patsy Bailey, grandmother Frances Beeler, daughter Morgan Bailey, sisters Jamey Bailey & Heather Perry; brothers James, Brent and Matthew Bailey; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins....
Imogene Manning Mcginnis
Aug 31, 2019
Imogene Manning McGinnis, of Knoxville, age 88, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019, after a lengthy illness. She was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church in Grainger County. She was employed for many years at various banks in Knoxville and Oak Ridge and enjoyed decorating birthday cakes for friends and family. Preceded in death by husband of 64 years...
Shawn Hawkins Smith
Aug 29, 2019
Shawn Hawkins Smith was born on July 3, 1996. Throughout Shawn’s life he always had a fascination with nature, machines, and art. In his youth Shawn would spend time drawing in sketchbooks as a way to express his emotions, interests, and unique perspective on the world. In his spare time he also tinkered with machines in an attempt to better...
Melba Elizabeth Burnette
Aug 29, 2019
Melba Elizabeth (Bowling) Burnette, age 88 of Karns, passed away at 2:31pm Thursday, August 29, 2019 at The Groves at Oak Ridge. She was an avid bowler and yard sale queen. Preceded in death by husband, Ted S. Burnette; daughter, Mollie Lisa Russell (Lloyd Jerry); son, Theodore “Jeff” (Karen) Burnette; brother, Gene Bowling; sisters, Mary Ruth Blackstock & Ramona Ogle;...
Helen Hansard Steele
Aug 29, 2019
Helen Marie (Hansard) Steele, born July 7, 1927, passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, August 29, 2019. She was a member of Alice Bell Baptist Church and Arema Chapter Eastern Star. She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years Clarence Everette Steele, Jr., parents Prior Christian Hansard & Sarah Edna Byrd Hansard, brothers; Prior...
Robert "Dean" Maples
Aug 28, 2019
Robert “Dean” Maples, age 61 of Halls, began his new journey on August 28, 2019. He was a graduate of Halls High School Class of 1976. Dean was a veteran of the U.S. Navy stationed on the U.S.S. America. He is preceded in death by his father Dan “Buddy” Maples; and brother Michael “Doyle” Maples. Dean is survived by his...
Charles Ray Gresham
Aug 27, 2019
Charlie “Smilin’ Charlie” Gresham, age 83, passed away August 27, 2019. He was a veteran and served as a firefighter for the United States Navy. He was also owner of Davis Motor Company. He is preceded in death by wife Wanda Gresham, parents Willie & Bonnie Gresham and several brothers & sisters. He is survived by son Chris Gresham and...
Otis Inman Beal, Jr.
Aug 21, 2019
Otis Beal, Jr., age 79 of Knoxville, passed away at 6:45pm on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was retired from KCDC. He was a member of Fountain City Presbyterian Church and the Good News Sunday School Class. Otis was preceded in death by his parents, Otis, Sr. and Ona Beal; daughter, Tina Beal...
Barbara Jeanne Maginnis
Aug 21, 2019
Barbara Jeanne “Bobbie” Maginnis passed away at her home on August 21, 2019. Preceded in death by husband James J. Maginnis and beloved cat of 17 years Angelo Winston. Survived by brother Walter (Kathy) Engle of North Carolina; son Michael (Jennifer) of Jasper, GA; daughter Sherry (Kathy) of Knoxville. Special thanks to Avalon Hospice and caregivers Gail and Wendy. Family...
