Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
James Allen Thomas Brown
Nov 6, 2019
James Allen Brown Sr., age 46, went to be with the Lord November 6, 2019. Jamie liked motorcycles, cars, and gardening. He loved his family as well as his many friends. Jamie will always and forever be loved. Never forgotten. He was preceded in death by son John Bradley Brown, father James Brown, brother Joshua Quinn, beloved aunt Dauwn Black,...
Ben Summers
Nov 6, 2019
Ben Summers, age 92, went to be with the Lord November 6, 2019. Survivors include wife of 56 years, Becky, daughters Andrea (Terry), Lisa (Timmy), and Stacy, brother Dan, grandchildren Luke, Cheyenne, Faith, Melanie, and his “Singing Buddy” Robert (Meredith). Family and friends will meet 11:15 am Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, Gov. John Sevier for...
Willie Mae Easterday
Nov 6, 2019
Willie Mae Easterday (West) of the Baptist faith, born on August 12, 1925 in Anderson County, rode off into the sunset on November 6, 2019. She went home to her husband who was laying on the couch waiting for her; her son, Ben Howard, Jr., her mother and father William Vernon and Lillie West. There she had her family reunion...
Jerry Lynn Simmons
Nov 5, 2019
Jerry Lynn Simmons Sr., age 83, was called home by his Lord and Savior on November 5, 2019. He worked over 40 years in construction and land surveying. He was a man of integrity and deeply loved his wife of 61 years. They were inseparable and an inspiration to all who knew them. He traveled all over the country and...
Wanda Opal Lett
Nov 3, 2019
Wanda Browning Lett, age 87, passed away Sunday November 3, 2019. She was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. Preceded in death by husband of 42 years James Edsel Lett, parents Vaughn and Gladys Browning, sisters Helen Wright Reasor and Jewell Flenniken. Survivors include sons Greg Lett and Jeff (Robin)...
Mamie Lee Loveday
Nov 2, 2019
Mamie Lee England Loveday, age 84, left us on November 2, 2019 at her home in Knoxville. Beloved mother and grandmother, revered and respected matriarch of her family, she was a devoted Christian who lived her faith in love. Born in Claiborne County in 1935, she and her sister Adrienne Easterly were raised by their mother Gladys England, primarily in...
Kathryn Boruff
Nov 2, 2019
Mary Kathryn Story Boruff, age 100, passed away November 2, 2019, leaving behind daughter Patricia Mayo, granddaughter Terri Leigh Hurst, granddog Dolly Madison Mayo, and much-loved nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by husband Virgie Boruff, parents Clyde and Hazel Story, brothers Clyde Jr. and Bill (Red) Story, and son-in-law Terry Mayo. She loved her Fountain City roots. Graduate...
Joan Sharp Earl
Nov 1, 2019
Joan Nichols Sharp Earl age 85 left this life Friday, November 1, 2019, to receive her faith made sight, the eternal embrace of her Lord Jesus Christ, who honored her final prayer at the end of a long goodbye. Joan was born in Monterey, TN on August 8, 1934. She received her R.N. degree with the last class of the...
Doris Hunley Rouse
Oct 31, 2019
Doris Hunley Rouse, age 85, went to be with the Lord and her beloved husband J.D. on October 31, 2019. She loved her husband, her children, her lord, and her animals. Doris was a lifelong member of the Church of God. She was a loving mother, wife, and beloved grandmother. Preceded in death by her parents; William Hunley and Nancy...
George Walker
Oct 31, 2019
George Walker, age 79, unexpectedly went to his heavenly home October 31, 2019. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and Christian example to all who knew him. George loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service, and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of Atkins Baptist Church. George...
Nancy Jo Matlock
Oct 30, 2019
Nancy Jo (Beeler) Matlock born March 17, 1933 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center died Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of Berney B. and Marguerite Dellinger Beeler. Nancy graduated from Knoxville Central High School in 1951 and Carson Newman College in 1955. She worked as Director of Religious Education at Calvary...
Sharon Lynne Patterson
Oct 30, 2019
Sharon Lynn Patterson went home to be with her heavenly Father on October 30, 2019. She was known for her genuine love for people, her quick wit, charismatic personality, and her steadfast devotion to the Lord. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a caring Noni, and a loyal and compassionate friend. She is preceded in death by parents...
Patricia Ann Hammock
Oct 30, 2019
Patricia “Pat” Ann Hammock, age 63, passed away October 30, 2019. She was a member of North Hills Baptist Church. Pat worked 9 years for Knox County Schools. She enjoyed reading her bible with her cat, Shadow. Preceded in death by parents Connie and Thomas Hammock. Survived by children Darryl Patterson and Caitlin Rush, brother Michael Hammock, sister Linda Covington,...
Sharon Juanita Breeden
Oct 30, 2019
Sharon J. Breeden, age 63, of Knoxville Tennessee went to be with the Lord on October 30, 2019 surrounded by her family. Sharon was a wonderful person who had a heart of gold and loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a loving devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her father Doyle Holden and mother...
Ernest Edward Haynes
Oct 29, 2019
Ernest Edward Haynes, Jr., age 85 of Knoxville passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. Mr. Haynes attended Marble City Baptist Church, and was a retired mechanic. He was preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Bessie Haynes and brothers Claude Haynes and Raymond Haynes. Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Hilda Haynes; daughters, Yvonne Mullins (Billy)...
Kevin Rodney Meyers
Oct 29, 2019
Kevin Rodney Meyers age 60 of Knoxville, passed away October 29, 2019, at home. He grew up in Maybee, MI. A graduate of Monroe High School class of 1977 in Monroe, MI. Kevin moved back to Tennessee after graduating from high school. He worked for many years for D.F. Shoffner whom he left to partner with to start up the...
Joe Edwin Mathis
Oct 29, 2019
Joe Edwin Mathis age 72, of the Hardin Valley Community passed away 11:24 a.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at the family home. Member of Grassy Valley Baptist Church, U. S. Air Force Veteran and an avid trout fisherman. Survivors; wife, Margaret (Cable) Mathis. Daughter; Amantha Morris (Jeffery Morris), Sons; Allen Herron (Debra Herron), Dwayne Herron (Drey Herron), Calvin Herron (Teresa...
Sherry Sharp Roller
Oct 29, 2019
Sherry Sharp Roller, age 60, of Knoxville Tn, born November 29th, 1958, went to be with her heavenly father October 29, 2019 after a long battle with breast cancer. She was preceded in death by her grandparents William Oliver and Lucy Lane & John Sr. and Eva Sharp; mother Reva Louise Sharp; and brother Aubrey Sharp. She leaves behind to...
Dennis Alan Ogle
Oct 28, 2019
Dennis Alan “Denny” Ogle age 71 of Knoxville, passed away Monday, October 28, 2019. Graduate of Rule High School and he proudly served his country for 4 years in the U.S. Navy. Retired from the US Postal Service after 35 years. Preceded in death by beloved parents; James C. and Emma Ogle. Grandparents; John H and Vola McCarter, Lee Ogle...
Ford Lincoln Settle
Oct 28, 2019
Ford L. Settle, age 95 of Heiskell, passed away at 1:05 PM Monday, October 28, 2019 at Ben Atchley Veterans Nursing Home. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in WWII and Korea. He was one of nine children and was preceded in death by his siblings, Pauline, Clella, Ed, Dossie, Cas, Bruce, Bobby...
