Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Miranda Faye Harness
Jul 30, 2019
Miranda Faye Harness, age 34, went to be with the lord on July 30, 2019. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Albert and Mamie Harness and Edd and Zella Olinger; cousin, Braden Allen Murr; aunts, Zannie Faye Hicks, Cindy Harness, Brenda Sue Harness and Doralee Harness; uncles, Marvin Carroll and Jimmy Olinger. She is survived and will be...
Tracy Crain
Jul 30, 2019
Tracy Crain, age 58, passed away July 30, 2019. Tracy had a big personality and an even bigger heart. She loved people; she never met a stranger. She was always full of cheer and smiles. Tracy loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She will be forever loved and forever missed. Preceded in death by parents Bill Brown and Bernice Pique;...
June Helen Lambert
Jul 29, 2019
June Walker Lambert, age 94, of Knoxville, Tennessee went to be with the lord on July 29th 2019. Ms. June was a devout Christian woman whom never wavered in her faith and who also was dedicated to her grandsons Jeremy and Jacob. She was preceded in death by her husband Dick Lambert, son Rick Lambert, and daughter Leslie Mills. She...
Jennetta Marie Sawyers
Jul 29, 2019
Jennetta Marie Sawyers, age 72, went to be with the Lord on July 29, 2019. Jennetta was a loving mother and sister. She is preceded in death by parents Leslie Sawyers and Zetta Gross; granddaughter Chelsea Kirkland; sister Letha Teague; and brother Melvin Sawyers. She is survived by brother Eddie Sawyers and wife Nancy; sons Bobby Nelson, Jr. and wife...
Barbara Ogle Mitchell
Jul 29, 2019
Barbara Ogle Mitchell, age 74, passed away July 29, 2019. She was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband Tommy Mitchell; parents Cleve and Louise Ogle; nephew Matthew Clayton. Survived by daughter Tammy Brock (Harold); sisters Glenda Ogle, Pat Clayton, and Sandra Thrasher (Ken); brother Larry Ogle (Sandy); grandkids Chris Brock (Shawna), Nick Brock (Sara),...
Steven Harold Jones
Jul 28, 2019
Steven H. Jones, age 60 of Knoxville, passed away on July 28, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father Harold Jones and his grandmother Zula C. Cox. He is survived by mother, Barbara Jones; daughter, Jessica Jenkins and wife Chelsey; “daughter”, Kristi Jones; brothers, Don Jones and Randall Jones; grandchildren, Amalee Hawkins, Clelsea Hopson and Zachary Hopson. Online...
Rachael Wortley
Jul 28, 2019
Rachael Ann Hobby Wortley departed this life on Sunday, July 28, 2019. She is in the presence of our Savior. Preceded in death by her mother, Wendy Hobby; grandfather; great grandmother, Flora Brewer; and her beautiful dog, Marley. Rachael is survived by her beautiful daughter, Mariah Hobby; devoted husband, Ryan Wortley; step-daughter, Avary Wortley; father, Tim Hobby and his girlfriend...
Brenda Campbell Reynolds
Jul 28, 2019
Brenda Campbell Reynolds, joined her sweet Savior on Sunday morning, July 28th, 2019 at the age of 70. She has left a legacy of love, faith and JOY. Her grace, dignity and strength are unsurpassed. Brenda has been a relentless prayer warrior and encourager. She has taught us that we can “make a joyful noise unto God” no matter what...
Ralph Wesley Wade Myers
Jul 26, 2019
Ralph Wesley “Wes” Myers age 54, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019. He was a beloved Husband, Father, Uncle and Grandfather. He enjoyed fishing and riding his motor cycle. He tolerated the cats but loved the dogs. He was preceded in death by parents Scout and Mary Myers. He is survived by his wife of 25 years Kim Myers,...
Edward Ray Brock
Jul 26, 2019
Edward R. Brock, age 83, passed away July 26, 2019. He retired from the Tennessee Highway Patrol after 25 years of service. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and a member of Arlington Baptist Church. Preceded in death by wife of 43 years, Janice and daughter-in-law Karen. Survived by sons Gregg and Geoff (Lisa); grandson...
Michael Hampton Elmore
Jul 25, 2019
Michael H. Elmore, age 58 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday July 25, 2019. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was the owner of All American Painting and Americlean. Preceded in death by his father Clarence B. Elmore, Jr. and his fur baby Benjie. Survivors, mother Mary Jane Elmore, sister Mary Jane Elmore, 2...
Zannie Faye Hicks
Jul 25, 2019
Zannie Faye Hicks, of Knoxville Tennessee, went to be with the lord on July 25, 2019. She was born on February 28, 1951 in Oneida Tennessee. She was preceded in death by Parents Albert & Mamie Harness, Sisters; Dora Lee & Brenda Sue Harness, Grandson Braden Allen Murr, and Grandparents Dock & Daisy Lawson and James & Dora Harness. She...
Alice Kruse
Jul 23, 2019
Alice Ruth Kruse, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years Roy Kruse; son Royden Kruse, Jr.; daughter Robin Byrd, Cathy Larsen, Mary Davis, and Heather Wheeler; along with grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Family will receive friends from 5:00pm until 7:00pm Thursday, August...
Ronald B. Smith
Jul 23, 2019
Ronald B. Smith age 83 of North Knoxville passed away Tuesday evening July 23, 2019 at U.T. Medical Center. Member of Alice Bell Baptist Church, U. S. Air Force Veteran, retired Senior Fire Fighter after 31 years with the City of Knoxville Fire Department. He was a painter as a side job and avid fisherman. Preceded in death by first...
Courtney Brooke Crowe
Jul 22, 2019
Courtney Brooke (Miller) Crowe age 38 of West Knoxville passed away suddenly Monday, July 22, 2019 at the family home. She was a member of Fellowship Church, Middlebrook Pike and attended Farragut High School. Preceded in death by parents; Shirlene and Donnie Miller. Survivors; husband, Daniel Crowe. Children; Hailey Blayre Crowe (19), Brookelynne Danielle Crowe (10) and Daniel Bruce Crowe...
Nancy Lynn Edwards
Jul 21, 2019
Nancy Lynn Bayless Edwards of Halls Crossroads, age 65, passed away peacefully at her home on July 21, 2019. She was a lifelong member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church and a graduate of Halls High School. She was a very loving and devoted grandmother. Nancy cherished time with her family and was a lifelong dog lover. She received great joy...
Buddy Wayne Inman
Jul 21, 2019
Buddy Wayne Inman, age 68, passed away July 21, 2019. He was a member of Glen Oak Missionary Baptist Church. He worked for many years at St. Mary’s Hospital and then at Allied Steel. Preceded in death by parents Martha Elvira Parks Inman and Alan Gordon Inman Sr.; brother Joe Inman. Survived by son Michael Inman (Amanda); grandchildren Alyssa Griffin...
Delbert Joe Culberson
Jul 21, 2019
Delbert Joe “Bud” Culberson, age 79, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019. He was of the Baptist faith and attended Beulah Baptist Church. He was honored to serve in the US Army and receive a Sharpshooter Badge (Rifle). He was loved and will be missed by many. Preceded in death by mother Billie E. Williams. Survived by companion Lois Carr;...
Artie Pearl Gregory
Jul 20, 2019
Gregory, Artie Pearl - age 84, of Powell passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019. She was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. Pearl attended Green Hill School and Halls High School. She loved painting, sewing and ballroom dancing with her husband, Bill. Preceded in death by her parents, Gaines and Nannie Bright, and husband William “Bill” Gregory. Survived by...
Jewell Flenniken
Jul 20, 2019
Jewell Browning Flenniken age 77 of Knoxville passed away on July 20, 2019. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. The greatest joy in her life was spending time with her son and grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents Vaughn and Gladys Browning. Survived by son Donny “Peanut” and his wife Amy Flenniken; grandson Casey and wife Amanda Flenniken;...
