Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Kenneth David Mays
Dec 2, 2018
Rev. Kenny Mays, age 66, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2018. Preceded in death by son Kenny Mays Jr., mother and father Charles and Ruby Mays, brothers Eddie, Ray, Neal and Jerry Mays, and sisters Ann and Alice Mays. Survived by son Brian Mays, daughter Tracy Chapman, special friend Sara Pruitt, brothers Doug,...
Randall Farr
Dec 2, 2018
Randy Farr, age 26 of Knoxville, passed away on December 2, 2018. Football and his friends were his world. Preceded in death by great-grandparents Harley and Nancy Farr, grandfather Terry Rudd, and several uncles. Survived by mother Nancy Farr, grandmother Karen Rudd, brother Andrew Farr, godfather Donnie Williams, step-dad Kenny Lawrence, step-brother and step-sister Chris and Kara Lawrence, aunt and...
Marie Rutherford Kidwell
Dec 2, 2018
Marie (Rutherford) Kidwell, age 91, passed away on December 2, 2018. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband Swan Kidwell; parents Tom & Rova Rutherford; sister Edith Flatford and infant brother Arthur Rutherford. Survived by sister Bernice Flatford; special friends Lawrence & Ethel Weaver and Karen Hawks; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and...
Ernest Pickard
Dec 2, 2018
Ernest “Oakie” Pickard, age 75 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday December 2, 2018 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. He was a football player with Central High School and graduated in 1961and he was a lifetime Central High School Athletic supporter. He then went to the University of North Carolina as a line backer...
Barbara Ann Holbrook
Dec 2, 2018
Barbara Ann Lindsay Holbrook, age 56, of Andersonville passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018. She is preceded in death by parents Frank & Mildred Lindsay. Survived by children Jennifer Chandler, Tabitha Wallace, Samantha Hill, and Justin Hill; siblings Rick, Jerry, Mickey, Roger, Robert, Debbie, and Diana; grandchildren Courtney Pyle (Donnie), Dustin Wallace, Kaitlyn Chandler, Austin Wallace, Cameron Chandler, Anthony...
Edward Leo Oliver
Dec 1, 2018
Edward Leo Oliver, age 81, of Corryton, went to be with The Lord on December 1, 2018. He was a member of Emory Valley Baptist Church. He was a 50 year member of Corryton Masonic Lodge #321, P.M. twice and held many positions during his time there. Leo proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during a two year...
Bruce Paul Mays
Dec 1, 2018
Bruce Paul Mays, born January 14, 1929 died December 1, 2018 surrounded by wife and children. Married 68 years to Betty (Holland) Mays. Graduated from Rule High School in 1947. Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Germany in 1951-52. Retired from Roadway Express. He was a life-long Teamster and a member of the Lonsdale United Methodist Church. Preceded in...
Wendy Turner
Dec 1, 2018
On Saturday, December 1, 2018, Wendy Turner, wife, mother, daughter and sister passed away at the age of 51. Wendy will be forever remembered by her loving husband and best friend of 28 years Johnny Turner; their wonderful son, Brandon Turner (Sage); father, David Cooper (Brenda); siblings, John Cooper (Elizabeth), Darrell Cooper (Jennifer), Nina Goode (Roger) and Amanda Shaffer; she...
Sherry Glandon
Nov 30, 2018
Sherry Moneymaker Glandon, age 55 of Powell passed away November 30, 2018. She was a loving mother, grandmother, wife, and the best friend that anyone could have. Sherry enjoyed working in her garden and had a passion for making people happy. Preceded in death by sons Michael Moneymaker and Christopher Moneymaker, parents, Sonny and Joyce Stone, and brother Michael Stone....
Robert M. Peters
Nov 28, 2018
Robert M. Peters, Sr., age 78, of Knoxville, TN went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. He was a faithful member of Forestdale Baptist Church for 49 years. He was a veteran serving his country in the U.S. Army. He owned and operated BP Signs for 50 years. Bob will be greatly...
Roy Skeen
Nov 28, 2018
Roy E. Skeen age 90 of Knoxville passed away at home Tuesday, November 28, 2018. Member of Bookwalter United Methodist Chuch. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Skeen; brothers, Ross, Bill, and Robert Skeen; step-sister, Reva Dail. Survived by his son, Randy Skeen and daughter, Risa Thompson (Randy); granddaughters, Tamra and Courtney Thompson. The family will receive friends from...
Michael Paul Bingham
Nov 28, 2018
On Wednesday, November 28, 2018 Michael Paul Bingham Jr. “Mikey”, who was a wonderful father, son, brother, nephew, and uncle, passed away suddenly at the age of 37. Mike loved his children & was always so proud of them. He was generous, caring, big hearted and family orientated. Mike & Dustie (lil sis) were inseparable and shared a very special...
Roger Keith Jones
Nov 28, 2018
Roger Keith Jones, age 68 of Corryton passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Eulas and Elsie Jones; special aunt Edna “Jack” and uncle Paul Parker; mother-in-law, Alyce Moore, brother-in-law, Danny Moore. Survived by wife, Diane Jones; daughter, Kimberly Jones; son, Bradley Jones (April); father-in-law, Charles Moore; grandchildren, Lakyn, Adley, Keaton, Breylen, Mia, and Brooke; siblings,...
George Allen Byrum
Nov 27, 2018
George “Firecracker” Byrum Sr., age 80, went to be with his savior on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. He was a Deacon at Safe Harbor Baptist Church. He was an avid CB enthusiast. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Preceded in death by parents Claude and Ruby Byrum, children Timmy Byrum, Debbie Patterson, grandson Brent Byrum, siblings; Clara, Sally,...
Aree Carole Johnson
Nov 26, 2018
Aree Carole Johnson, age 63, passed away Monday, November 26, 2018. She was a member of Central Baptist Church of Bearden where she gave 30+ years of service. Carole was a loving wife, mother, and Grammy, as well as, a very nurturing woman to all the people around her. She loved making memories on family trips to the beach. She...
Alan Ray Humphries
Nov 26, 2018
Alan Ray Humphries, Jr. age 32, of South Knoxville passed away suddenly Monday, November 26, 2018. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by the mother of his children, Rhonda Arnold. Survivors; parents, Alan, Sr. and Mildred Humphries. Sisters; Missy Stinnett and Krystle Scott. Brothers; Joshua and Andrew Humphries. Sons; Damien and Kolton Humphries. Daughter; Jasmine Humphries. Special...
Herbert K. Boles
Nov 26, 2018
Herbert K. Boles age 71 of Corryton passed away on Monday, November 26,2018 at Tennova North. He was born February 23, 1947 and is survived by his wife of 49 years Gail Boles; sons, Kenneth (Wendy) Boles and Kevin (Missy) Boles; grandchildren; Tyler (Allison) Boles, Cheyenne and Shashauna Boles; great grandchild, Mason Boles; brother, Gene Boles; sisters, Della Goodman &...
Deborah Lynn Love
Nov 26, 2018
Deborah Lynn Love, 63, of Maynardville, TN passed away on Monday, November 26th. Born June 6, 1955 in Knoxville, TN to the late Allan Love and Patricia (Kennedy) Love. She is survived by brother, Allan Love (Knoxville); sister, Lisa Love (Maynardville); son, Randy Mershon (Rockford, IL.); daughter, Tricia Mershon (Smyrna); four grandchildren, Alyssa, Chandler, Chace, and Cooper; great-grandson, Bentley and...
Opal Miller Morgan
Nov 25, 2018
Opal Miller Morgan age 88 of North Knoxville, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018. She was of the Baptist faith. Retired from Serene Manor as Dietary Supervisor. Preceded in death by husband; John D. Morgan, Sr. Daughter and son in law; Carolyn and Robert Gilmore. Sons; Kenneth, Eddie and Stanley Morgan. Survivors; Daughter, Mary Louise Vandergriff (fiancé Carl Long, Jr)...
Ralph E. Clowers
Nov 25, 2018
Ralph E. Clowers, age 74 of Knoxville went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Sunday November 25, 2018. He was a member of Grove Heights Baptist Church and retired from Cardinal Healthcare. Preceded in death by parents William and Gladys Clowers and daughter, Tammy Clowers. Survived by wife of 50 years, Shirley Clowers, grandchildren Jay Clowers and Brittany...
