Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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...
Iva Lee Poston
Nov 24, 2018
Poston, Iva Lee went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 24, 2018. She was a devoted Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was an active member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church since 1973. She retired from the Knox County Schools in 1984. She became the care taker of her beautiful granddaughter, Amanda. She was the ultimate...
Margaret Mcdowell
Nov 24, 2018
Margaret Jones McDowell, age 69, of Knoxville, passed away November 24, 2018. She leaves behind her daughter and son-in-law Kelly and Brian Dabney, also of Knoxville, and daughter Doris French of Dallas, TX. She also leaves 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Margaret will be greatly missed by many other family members, friends, and past coworkers.
Wanda Sue Lambert
Nov 24, 2018
Wanda Sue Lambert, age 69, passed away November 24, 2018. She was a devout Christian; a strong woman with an even stronger faith. Wanda was known for her love of family, her sense of humor and her big heart. Her granddaughter Ashli and beloved pet, Chaz, were the apples of her eye. Wanda retired from TRW in 2004, after 14...
Richard Quinn Phelps
Nov 23, 2018
Richard Quinn “Daddy” Phelps age 78 of Maryville went home to be with the Lord Friday, November 23, 2018. Retired from CSX Railroad. Survivors, daughter and son-in-law Julie and Kent Parris, grandchildren Austin and Trace Parris and a host of other family and friends. Memorial service 11 am Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Middlesettlements United Methodist Church in Louisville, Tennessee....
