Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Hazel Mae Burress
Apr 17, 2019
Hazel Hall Burress, 85 years old of Knoxville went to her heavenly home on April 17, 2019. At the time of her passing she was the longest living member of Union Baptist Church, Washington Pike. Hazel loved her Lord, her church and family. She was preceded in death by parents, Sam & Dicie Hall, Brothers, Claude, Hughes, LeRoy, Floyd, Doug,...
Mary Jane Trammell
Apr 16, 2019
Mary Jane Trammell, age 64, went home to be with her lord and savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. She was born and raised in Maryland and made a life in Knoxville, Tennessee. She is preceded in death by parents Roy & Theresa Meadows, brother Butchy Meadows, and sister Carol Meadows. She is survived by her love of...
G'Michael Austin Johns
Apr 15, 2019
On April 15, 2019 at 1:50 A.M., our little Angel, G’Michael Austin Johns, went to heaven. Waiting at the gates for him was Papaw Michael Paul Bingham Jr., Great-Grandma Cynthia Lou Christian and many other loved ones that had past. He was born to the proud daddy and mommy, Gage Austin Johns and Kerington Shea Bingham. He had left behind...
Samuel Charles Talbott
Apr 15, 2019
Samuel Charles Talbott II age 42 passed away unexpectedly Monday morning April 15, 2019. Preceded in death by father, Samuel Charles Talbott; daughter, Kaylie Talbott. He is survived by mother, Patty Talbott (Danny Baker); son, Hayden Bailey; sister, Lisa Armentrout; nieces, Alyssa Hawkins (Brandon) and Abby Armentrout; great-nephew, Dalton Hawkins; special friend, Tandy Vanzant; many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Sammy...
Wayne Henry Traffas
Apr 14, 2019
Wayne H. Traffas was born in St. Peter Minnesota on August 5, 1936. He attended St. Peter High School and graduated June 4, 1954. He earned his Bachelor in Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota in June of 1959. He was retired from ORNL and enjoyed community service, golfing, gardening, woodworking, and travel. He is survived by...
Kenneth Daniel Covington
Apr 13, 2019
Kenneth “Daniel” Covington, age 49 of Knoxville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 13th, 2019. Preceded in death by his mother and father Carol and Kenneth Covington. Survived by wife of 18 years, Donna Covington, son and daughter-in-law, Nick Covington and Rachel Covington, daughter Sierra Roop, stepchildren Alicia, Cory and Madison, grandsons Hunter and Jamison, step grandchildren Ethan, Charli, Kindsley,...
Iva Geraldine Tipton
Apr 12, 2019
Iva Geraldine (Gerry) Tipton, age 84, Corryton, TN went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, April 12, 2019. She was a faithful member of Ridgeview Heights Baptist Church. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by parents Fred and Bonnie Webber, brothers Lawrence and Briscoe Webber, sister Mary Lett...
Velva C. Warwick
Apr 12, 2019
Velva C. Warwick, age 101, passed away April 12, 2019. She was a loving mother and grandmother who will be sadly missed. Her favorite hobby was gardening. Preceded in death by husband of 57 years Charles Eugene Warwick; siblings Iva, Pearl, A.T., Bill, Gynette, J.C. and Elsa. Survived by children JC and Larene, Roy and Elaine, Dwayne and Shirley; grandchildren...
Pauline Lucille Smith
Apr 12, 2019
Pauline “Polly” Lucille Hodson Smith age 68 of Knoxville passed away on Friday April 12, 2019, surrounded by her family. Polly retired from First Tennessee Bank after 30 years of service. She spent her retirement years serving as a teacher for the Parents Day Out program at Union Baptist Church and also enjoyed working for Purple Plum Estate Sales, when...
Von Carlos Merritt
Apr 12, 2019
Von C Merritt went to be with his Savior April 12, 2019. He was a member of Fountain City United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by parents George and Hazel Merritt, and Brother Ron Merritt. Survived by wife Mary Ann Merritt, brothers and sisters-in-law Jim and Delsie Merritt, Al and June Merritt, sisters and brothers-in-law Marie and Jack Rhyne, Janice...
Della Jones
Apr 12, 2019
Della (Miller) Jones, went home to be with her Lord on April 12, 2019. She loved the Lord first and foremost, and loved her family deeply. She and her husband were owners of Bill’s Comfort Shoes. They served their community at the Knoxville Union Rescue Mission (KARM) at its beginnings. She and her husband were members of New Hope Presbyterian...
Verleen Miller
Apr 11, 2019
Verleen Miller, born November 17, 1946, went to be with the Lord April 11, 2019. She was a member of Powell United Methodist Church. Verleen was the owner of Crossroads Insurance for over 30 years. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is preceded in death by parents Tola and Grace Wilson; daughter Michelle Keck; sister Judy Sexton;...
Linda Gail Stafford
Apr 10, 2019
Linda “Gail” (Finger) Stafford, 62, of Knoxville entered Paradise on April 10, 2019. Gail worked at Ben Atchley Veterans Home and will always be remembered for her love and care for family and friends. She is survived by her parents, Charles and Mary Finger. Her daughter, Whitney Richardson, son in law, Mike and the apple of her eye, granddaughter, Zoe...
Dorothy Stallard
Apr 10, 2019
Dorothy Waggoner Stallard, age 75 of Maynardville passed away on April 10, 2019. She was of the Baptist Faith. She is preceded in death by her parents Jim Waggoner and Thelma Painter, step-mom Nell Waggoner, sister Wilma Coffey, brothers-in-law Frank Coffey, Jack Welch and Seburn Huskey, nieces Crissy Sexton and Debbie Livingston. Survived by son Rich (Margaret) Stallard, daughter Vickie...
Glenn Carpenter
Apr 10, 2019
Marion Glenn Lee (Rusty) Carpenter, age 90 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at home surrounded by his wife of 68 years, Marie, and his eldest son, Rick Carpenter. Rusty was born on September 6, 1928 to John and Bonnie Neal Carpenter. He was preceded in death by his parents along with brothers Lowell and Ausby Washam,...
John P. Smith
Apr 10, 2019
John P. Smith, born July 10, 1959 and passed away April 10, 2019. Preceded in death by parents Elmer and Ruby Woodard Smith. He is survived by sister Ella Smith and family and brother Gene Smith and family. Services will be private. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com
Tiffany Dawn Boles
Apr 9, 2019
Tiffany Dawn Boles passed on April 9, 2019 at the age of 30, and was a life long resident of South Knoxville where she attended South-Doyle High School. Tiffany was a talented cook who had a love of music, animals, and makeup. She was a beautiful person inside and out, touching all that knew her with her kindness and humor....
Julian Daniel Rouse
Apr 6, 2019
Julian “J.D.” Rouse age 85 went to be with the Lord and his family on April 6, 2019. He was a local business owner and a devoted Vols fan. J.D. was a life long member of the Church of God. He was a loving father, husband, and beloved grandfather. Preceded in death by his parents Rev. L.G. Rouse and Martha;...
John Robert Mays
Apr 6, 2019
John Robert (Bob) Mays, born September 13, 1932, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. A graduate of Central High School and the University of Tennessee, he proudly served in the US Navy, honorably discharging as a 1st Class Petty Officer after four years. He retired from TVA after 25 years, then served as a...
"Delight" Jobe
Apr 6, 2019
Paula "Delight" Ousley Jobe, age 69 died at her home on April 6, 2019. Born the daughter of Maggie Dial and Paul Ousley on August 21, 1949 in Blount County. She held a Masters Degree in Special Education and worked for the University of Tennessee Library for 38 years. An accomplished singer, she was a member of the UT Women's...
