Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Charlotte Ann Bell
Jun 13, 2019
Charlotte Bell, age 77, went to her heavenly home June 13, 2019. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Charlotte loved life and lived it to her fullest potential. Preceded by parents Herbert and Lucy Graves; brothers, Bud, J.C., Vincent, Elery and Harold Graves; sisters Naomi Demarcus, Barbara Hutchison, Deane Pointer, and Rubylee Fielden. Cherishing her memory are...
Dorothy B. Knott
Jun 13, 2019
Dorothy “Dot” Knott began her new journey June 13, 2019 with family at her side; Leaving behind daughters, Virginia Smothers (Mark), Deborah Hill, Lisa Gerard (Jeremy), step-daughter Donna Fisher, treasured grandkids and great-grandkids, as well as, her beloved Rocky Hill Baptist Church family and many other special friends. Family will receive friends 5:00-7:00pm Monday, June 17, 2019, at Rocky Hill...
Cindy Lee Mcdevitt
Jun 12, 2019
Cindy Lee McDevitt, age 61, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Methodist Medical Hospital in Oak Ridge. She was born November 12, 1957 in Knoxville, TN to Ralph and Shirley (Wallace) Sweat. She was a 1975 graduate of Halls High School and was a member of the U.S. Navy as Yeoman 2nd Class from 1981-1985....
Audrey R Warwick
Jun 11, 2019
Audrey R. Warwick age 78 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Mother, you’re loved and appreciated. Children do not realize. As children, we can’t comprehend or fully realize the meaning of a mother’s love, how tender and how wise, her patience and her guidance, her helpful, caring ways, the special, thoughtful thing she...
Elizabeth Anne Lane
Jun 11, 2019
Elizabeth Anne Lane (Betty) passed away at home on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Betty was born on June 12, 1934. She graduated from Knoxville Catholic High School in 1952. Betty retired from BellSouth, later South Central Bell, then AT&T, with 30 years of service. She then worked for 10 years for the Knoxville News Sentinel. Betty was preceded in death...
Douglas Edward Henderson
Jun 9, 2019
Douglas Edward Henderson, age 50 of Knoxville passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Parkwest Medical Center. He was preceded in death by most of his family. He was a devoted caregiver and took care of his disabled wife, Anna. Douglas was a loving father to three children: Travis, Erica and Michael. He was also a grandfather of six...
Paul L. Llewellyn
Jun 9, 2019
Paul L. Llewellyn, age 74, of Knoxville, passed away on June 9, 2019. Paul will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband. He was a Harley Davidson enthusiast and member of the Blue Hawks. He also loved animals, especially his dog Lucy. Preceded in death by mother and father Addie and Tate Llewellyn; 3 sisters and 4 brothers. Survived...
John L. Jackson
Jun 8, 2019
John L. Jackson, age 89, of Knoxville, Tn went to be with the Lord and his loving wife Polly on June 8, 2019. He was an avid camper, hiker, and he loved the outdoors. He was the owner of a small painting business and he enjoyed refurbishing antiques. He was a gifted carpenter and was an active member of Faithway...
Judy A. Haynes
Jun 7, 2019
Judy A. Haynes age 72 of Corryton passed away June 7, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mitchell C. and Jessie Finchum; brother, Bill Finchum (Ila). Survived by her husband of 54 years, Paul C. Haynes Jr.; sons, Barry Haynes (Kristi) and Rodney Haynes (Linda); grandchildren, Landon, Cameron, Cody, and Megan; sisters, Jane Dougherty, Wilma Shular (Leslie);...
Ila May Augusta Johnson Grissom
Jun 7, 2019
Ila May Augusta Johnson Grissom, age 95 of Knoxville passed away peacefully on June 7, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Grissom. Survived by her daughter Marsha of Knoxville; brother, Hardy Johnson of Knoxville; sister, Madelyn Johnson Loy of Schoolcraft, Michigan; nieces and nephews, Ann Loy Steffler, Darryl Grissom and Jeff Grissom; several cousins. As a...
Linda Sue Johnson
Jun 6, 2019
On June 6, 2019, Linda Sue (Gross) Johnson of Knoxville, TN, was called home to join the heavenly choir at age 63. Linda was beautiful inside and out, she never met a stranger and would give all she had to those without. She was a God-fearing woman that taught many about His mercy and love. With teachings and songs, she...
Cheryl Darlene Cowan
Jun 4, 2019
Cheryl D. (Rutherford) Cowan, age 74, passed away June 4, 2019. She attended Friendship Baptist Church. Cheryl volunteered for many years for the Karns School System as a nurse and at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. Preceded in death by husband Robert Grant Cowan; partner Marvin Walker and parents Charles Rutherford and Marjorie Franklin Cupp. Left to cherish her memory are...
David Wayne Foster
Jun 4, 2019
David Wayne Foster, 68 years old, of Knoxville, passed on to his heavenly home, while surrounded by his family, June 4, 2019. Retired from Vulcan Materials after 30 years of service, David always had a smile to offer and a funny to tell. He was a quick-witted prankster, always looking for his next victim. He always had an ear to...
Kathy Jenny Lou Hayes
Jun 3, 2019
Kathy Jenny Lou Gentry Hayes, age 67, went to be with the Lord on June 3, 2019. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. She had the biggest heart and her kindness made her friends with everyone that she knew. She is preceded in death by husband Archie Dee Hayes; and parents Tillman, Jr. & Ruth Gentry. She is...
Richard Allen Crane
Jun 2, 2019
Richard Allen Crane, born in 1958 in Ames, IA passed away June 2, 2019. He earned his B.S. in Chemistry from Iowa State University in 1980 and a Ph.D. in Organometallic Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1989. Richard was a devoted husband, loving brother, and dear friend. He loved his wife and family, science, nature, and people. He...
James Houk Whitaker
Jun 1, 2019
On Saturday June 1, 2019, James Houk Whitaker loving husband and father of four lost his courageous battle with ALS at the age of 63. He was born in Knoxville, TN to Betty Ann and James Whitaker. He married Pamela in 1984 and together raised four children. Jim worked loyally for 30 years at Uster Technologies, a company he dearly...
Maria Diane Marlow
Jun 1, 2019
Maria Diane (Cooper) Marlow, age 57, passed away June 1, 2019. Diane was a caring and giving person who loved her family above all else. She was a selfless and devoted caretaker for her family. Preceded in death by father Charles Cooper; sister Charlene Cooper Parton; grandmother Artie Belle Surrette and stepson George “Little Buddy” Marlow, Jr. Survived by husband...
Marvin Edward Powers
May 31, 2019
Marvin Edward Powers, age 85, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 31, 2019. He was an active member and pianist at Halls Primitive Baptist Church. He grew up in South Knoxville and graduated from Young High School in 1951. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in the Korean War. He began his banking...
Pamela Faye Greene
May 30, 2019
Pamela Faye Dalton Greene age 76 of Knoxville was laid into the arms of Jesus by her family on Thursday, May 30, 2019. She was a 1960 graduate of East High where she was a cheerleader, homecoming queen, and later went on to cheer at Carson-Newman College. Pam spent many years working at TVA where she worked alongside Chairman of...
Melva Keene Hatcher
May 30, 2019
Melva “June” Keene Hatcher went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 30, 2019. Preceded in death by parents Thad D. Keene and Willie Haynes Keene, brothers Carson, Carroll, Dewey & Lyndon, and sister Evelyn Keller. Survived by husband Dale E. Hatcher, children Delinda (Lewis) Eades, Scott (Debbie) Myers, Laura (Larry) Campbell, Melvin C. Keck, and Cindy Lee...
