Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Steven Michael Conner
May 19, 2019
Steven Michael Conner, age 45 of Corryton passed away suddenly Sunday, May 19, 2019. He was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church, Corryton. Survived by children Emily, Kayla, Hunter, and Trevor Conner, and Isabella and Meagan Conner (mother Nikki Conner); girlfriend, Beth White. Parents Roger and Mary Conner; sister Cheryle Conner; Nephews, Roger and Eric Simmons, and grandmother Omie...
Michael Charles Crowder
May 19, 2019
Michael Crowder, age 61 of Powell, passed away on May 19, 2019. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and owned AAA Garage Doors for over 20 years. He is preceded in death by mother Darlene Crowder and mother-in-law Mary Ray. He is survived and will be greatly missed by his wife of 40 years Tammy Crowder; sons Michael...
Jewel Irene Lacy
May 18, 2019
Jewel Irene (Wolfenbarger) Lacy, born May 23, 1943, peacefully and graciously went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, May 18, 2019. Jewel has lived in this community her entire life. She was a graduate of Rule High School, a member of Norwood Baptist Church, and an employee with H &R Block for many years. Her passions throughout the years...
Richard Wayne Cabage
May 18, 2019
Richard Wayne Cabage age 54 of Knoxville, passed away suddenly Saturday, May 18, 2019. Preceded in death by parents; Shirley and Bill Cabage; brother, Lynn Cabage. Survivors; daughter, Chrissy (Matt) Baker. Granddaughter. Kennedy Baker. Sister; Lori (Ronnie) Finley. Nieces; Candace Finley and Jessica (Kyle) Embrey. One great niece and one great nephew. The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday,...
Evan Thomas Richey
May 17, 2019
Evan Thomas Richey, age 18, passed away on May 17, 2019 after a year long battle with osteosarcoma. Evan was born on November 16, 2000. He showed us what a true superhero really is as he demonstrated amazing courage, bravery and strength during his battle. His thoughtfulness and kindness even in the face of an insurmountable nemesis called cancer showed...
Jackie Charles Huggins
May 16, 2019
Jackie Charles Huggins, Jr. “JJ” of Powell, Tennessee, stepped into heaven on May 16, 2019 at 4:00 am. JJ was born on September 23, 2000 in Knoxville, Tennessee. JJ, you left this world too soon. He loved so many and so many loved him. He would give you the shirt off his back if you need it. He was a...
Amanda Lee Daniels
May 16, 2019
Amanda Lee Daniels, age 41, passed away at 8:30am on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Amanda was born in Knoxville on December 2, 1977 in Knoxville. She was a home health care provider at L&L Sweet Home Care. Amanda was full of life and the room would light up when she walked in. She had a contagious smile and you couldn’t...
Frances Dawn Deel
May 15, 2019
Frances Dawn Landreth Deel was born June 6, 1940 in Pulaski, VA. The daughter of Alvin and Josephine Landreth, she grew up on the banks of New River in Allisonia, where she dreamed of meeting a wonderful man with whom she could share life, raise a family, and travel the world. In the spring of 1958 her dream became reality...
Juanita Sexton Kelley
May 15, 2019
Juanita Sexton Kelley age 79, of Knoxville passed away suddenly Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Ft. Sander’s Regional Medical Center. She was of the Baptist faith and member of Stone Wall Baptist Church. She was born in Elk Valley, Tn and was the youngest of eight children of Cassie and Mattie (Blankenship) Sexton. She was employed at Louis Inn Restaurant...
Winston Keith Smart
May 14, 2019
Winston Keith Smart, age 66 of Powell, went to be with the Lord on May 14, 2019. He was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church and a loyal employee of Liberty National Life Insurance for over 30 years. Preceded in death by wife and love of his life, Debbie Smart; parents, Carl and Mary Smart; sister, Darlene Vick; brothers-in-law Bob...
Eddie Smith
May 13, 2019
Eddie Smith age 54 of Knoxville, TN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening at his home. He is preceded in death by his mother Patricia Hurst-Smith, father Edward Smith, twin brother Teddy Smith and older sister Terry Keith. He is survived by his wife Martina Smith and his children: daughter Tori Dyke and husband Jessie Dyke, son Hunter Smith, daughter...
Robert Bryan Carter
May 13, 2019
Robert Bryan Carter, age 48 of Oak Ridge, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by grandparents; Jack & Lucille Johnson, Wayne & Georgia Ruth Carter. Survived by parents; Gail & Robert Carter, and sister Debbie Carter. A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2019...
Glenn Jones
May 13, 2019
Glenn Jones, age 76, passed away May 13, 2019. He was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. He was an iron worker and set structural steel. He was the first to say "let me help". He volunteered at the Fountain City Ministry Center. Glenn loved his children and grandchildren dearly and there wasn't anything he wouldn't do for them....
Wilma Mcqueen Berry
May 12, 2019
Berry, Wilma McQueen, 70, died Sunday the 12th of May at home in Knoxville. She was preceded in death by her parents William McQueen Cureton and Martha Haun Cureton. She as a young girl attended Miss Claudette's Riley Baton School and graduated from Smithwood Elementary School. She then attended and graduated from Knoxville Central High School in 1967. She was...
Roy Wayne Scarbrough
May 12, 2019
Roy “Wayne” Scarbrough, age 67, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019. Wayne was a retired worker form Silver’s Manufacture. He was preceded in death by father Willis Scarbrough; mother Mary Scarbrough; sisters Barbara Croucher, Jeannie Painter and Marie Holmes. Survived by wife Mary Ann Scarbrough; daughters Mary Ruth (Allen) White and Sonya (Tony) Nieto; daughter Cheyann Scarbrough, sister Rita Coatney;...
Robert F. Stinnett
May 11, 2019
Robert F. "Lizard" Stinnett of Powell, Tn passed away at home after several health issues. He was a truck driver most of his life and could tell some of the best trucker stories you have ever heard. He really loved cheering on the VOLS and he truly did bleed orange. Robert loved NASCAR and was a proud member of "Jr....
Johnny Ray King
May 10, 2019
Johnny Ray King Sr., 71 of Knoxville passed away Friday, May 10, 2019. Johnny brightened everyone’s day and was loved by everyone who knew him. He was the hardest working and most dependable man; he took care of everything for everyone. He was stubborn as the day was long. Preceded in death by parents John C. King & Vernon Pauline...
Opal Verna Seymour
May 10, 2019
Opal Verna Seymour, age 94 of Knoxville, passed away May 10, 2019. She was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband Carl Seymour, parents Luther and Grace Strange, daughters Joyce Pritchett and Debbie Smart, 6 brothers and 1 sister. Survived by daughters Virginia Broyles and Elaine Wood, grandchildren Perry Broyles (Sharon), Donna Broyles, William Allen Bailey...
Betty Jean Tuggle
May 10, 2019
Betty J. Tuggle, age 86, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on May 10, 2019. She worked for Zellweiger Uster and retired from the Steel Workers Union. As a loving and faithful Christian, she worshiped with the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church congregation for over 30 years. She was an artist especially in her sewing and crafts. Betty is...
Michael R. Atkins
May 9, 2019
Michael R. Atkins, age 61, of Knoxville, took his final flight home on May 9, 2019. Preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Fred H. Atkins and Helen M. Atkins and brother Lawrence Gene Atkins. Survived by children Samantha (Frank) Lord and Marcus (Kayla) Atkins; life partner Monica Bailey; brothers Howard (Gail) Atkins, David “Duck” Atkins and special sister-in-law Tammy...
