Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
James R. Nicely
Jun 6, 2018
James R. "Smiley" Nicely, age 91, passed away June 6, 2018. He was a member of Son Light Baptist Church. Smiley loved to tell jokes and make others laugh. He enjoyed life and was an avid square dancer. He served in the US Army during WWII in Japan. Preceded in death by children Robbie, Viki, Steve and Oodie; parents Ulrey...
Kenneth Wayne Bean
Jun 6, 2018
Kenneth Wayne Bean, age 76, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on June 6th, 2018. He was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church. Kenneth is preceded in death by his grandson, Scott Radford; mother, Louise Medley; and sister, Linda Medley. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Faye Bean; children, Sheila & Steve Radford, Sherri and Aaron Fehl, Randy...
Donna Wilson
Jun 5, 2018
Donna Macklin Wilson "Gran" age 75, formerly of Corryton, Tennessee, entered peacefully into heaven on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 in Thorndale, TX from cancer. She was born March 22, 1943 in Knoxville, Tennessee. She worked as a CNA. On July 3, 1959, she married Harvey Lee Macklin in Knoxville, Tennessee. After his death she married Leslie Norman Wilson, Jr. in...
Susan Valerie Tallent
Jun 5, 2018
Susan Valerie Bradford Tallent departed this life for her heavenly home on Monday, June 4, 2018. Susan was born in Nashville but grew up in Knoxville and was a 1982 graduate of Farragut High School. Susan was employed at Budget Rentals for 20 years. After leaving Budget she was her fathers caregiver and started Guardian Pet Sitting until becoming ill....
Kristopher Brandon Kimbrell
Jun 4, 2018
Kris Kimbrell, age 27, passed away June 4, 2018. He was a member of Bells Chapel Church in Seymour and graduated South Doyle High School, Class of 2008. Kris enjoyed the outdoors, especially campfires and hiking. He loved playing basketball with his church. Preceded in death by grandmother Melba Kimbrell and grandfather Joseph Shelton. Left to cherish his memory are...
(Alice) Marie Hickman
Jun 4, 2018
(Alice) Marie Hickman, age 80, of Knoxville passed away on June 4, 2018. She loved to garden and take care of her yard. She loved her family, they were everything to her. She retired from Alpha Industries after many years of service. She was preceded in death by mother and father, Herbert and Ester Jessee; husband, Carroll (Buddy) Hickman. She...
Mary Catherine Little
Jun 4, 2018
Mary Catherine Deaver Mayton Little, age 85, of Knoxville, departed this life on Monday, June 4, 2018. She was a member of City View Baptist Church. About her time with us, mom said “I have had a wonderful life, with the blessings of Christian parents, was a faithful wife of two fine men, and had the great pleasure of being...
Clifford Wayne Howard
Jun 3, 2018
Clifford “Cliff” Wayne Howard, Jr., age 69, of Knoxville was welcomed home by His Savior on June 3, 2018, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Cliff was born on March 24, 1949, to Clifford and Wilma Jean Howard. He entered the US Army in 1967 where he proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. He received many...
Brandon Steven Covington
Jun 3, 2018
Brandon Steven Covington, age 29, passed away on June 3rd, 2018. He was a loving father, son, and brother. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Gilbert Covington. He is survived by his mother, Teresa Medlin; father, Steve Covington; sister, Brittany Hope (Dustin); daughter, Chloe Mae Covington; niece, Ava Hope; grandparents, Edna Huffstetler, Ernie and Brenda Medlin, and Roxie...
Willard Harvey Ferrell
Jun 2, 2018
Willard Harvey (Bo) Ferrell, age 71 of Powell, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday June 2, 2018. He leaves behind his loving and devoted wife of 50 years, Linda Gail Cole Ferrell. He worked all his life in the fire sprinkler industry. He enjoyed camping, fishing, skating, auto racing, trips to the beach, and family events. He...
Kenneth W. Rice
Jun 2, 2018
Kenneth W. Rice- age 71 of Knoxville passed away Saturday, Jun 2, 2018. Ken was a U.S. Army veteran serving from July 1966 to September 1967. Following his military service, Ken enjoyed a 33 year career with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) spending most of his career at John Sevier Steam Plant in Rogersville, TN. He retired in January of...
Mary Williams
Jun 2, 2018
Mary Emmaline Worley Williams, age 90 years 4 months 2 weeks and 5 days. Our mama’s prayers were answered when she left this world and went to see and live with Jesus and her Heavenly Father on June 2, 2018 at the earthly home she shared with her daughter and caregiver Malinda Boles. Mama was proud of her age and...
Estella Faye Duncan
May 31, 2018
Estella Faye Duncan age 75 of Powell was a talented musician, playing with the Dixie Knights Southern Gospel Group as a pianist and also playing at Calvary Baptist Church in Oak Ridge for many years. Estella was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who loved the Lord. She was preceded in death by her loving husband James Duncan; parents Vasco...
James Emmett Connatser
May 30, 2018
James “Papaw” Emmett Connatser, born July 18, 1940 and passed away May 30, 2018 at home after a long battle with health issues. Jim was born in Richmond, VA and raised in South Knoxville. A 1959 graduate of Fulton High School. Truck driver and diesel mechanic for 35+ years at which time he was owner of his own diesel repair...
Christina Malinda Collins
May 29, 2018
Christina “Chris” Malinda Brooks-Collins was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on July 23, 1931. She entered Heaven’s gates on May 29, 2018. She was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a homemaker for most of her life, Christina was a good cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family members and friends. She loved holidays and preparing and catering meals for her...
Gene Allen Cantley
May 29, 2018
Gene Allen Cantley, age 69, passed away on May 29, 2018. He was a member of House Mountain Baptist Church. He was an army Veteran. He was formerly employed at Cemex cement plant, formerly Ideal. He enjoyed spending time with his dog Boots, attending church, and being with his family & friends. He is preceded in death by his parents...
Beulah Louise Ellis
May 29, 2018
Beulah Louise (Cassady) Ellis, age 84 of Powell, Tennessee moved to her Heavenly home early Tuesday morning, May 29, 2018. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by parents, Lucille and Bruce Cassady; husband Charles Ellis; and grandson Aaron Florida. She is survived by son Gene Ellis (Donna); daughter Diane Jeffers (Dave); son...
Betty June Turner
May 28, 2018
Betty June Turner, age 90, of Powell, TN, passed away peacefully at home on May 28, 2018, surrounded by family. She was a long time member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City. She was preceded in death by her husband Ray Turner; daughter, Marilyn Burleson; great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn Walker; sisters Barbara Webb and Carole Ellis; brother, Ron Bayless. She is...
Sharon Sue Courtney
May 28, 2018
Sharon M. Courtney, age 75, passed away at home on May 28, 2018. She was retired from ATT and was a lifetime member of the Communication Workers of America. She also loved spending time volunteering in her community. She is preceded in death by parents Robert and Pearl McBee. She is survived by her husband and best friend James Keck,...
Irene Margaret Hayes
May 28, 2018
Irene Margaret Hayes, born August 31st 1932, age 85 of Powell, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 28th 2018. She was preceded in death by her (husband) Odell, (Son) Danny, (Son) Jimmy, and brother John McElroy. Irene is survived by her grandchildren; Mitch Hayes, Simone Quinter, Sean Hayes, Jordan Hayes, Summer Hayes, and several great grandchildren. Brothers; Jimmy McElroy,...
