Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Gary Clayton Day
Nov 23, 2018
Gary Clayton Day, age 80, of Knoxville passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018. He graduated from Central High School in 1956 and served our nation for twenty years in the United States Navy, retiring as Chief Petty Officer. He was a faithful member of Gillespie Avenue Baptist Church. He was a loving dad to three children, Brian Day, Michael...
Sheila Ann Garrett
Nov 23, 2018
Sheila Ann Garrett, age 59, passed away Friday, November 23, 2018. She has been a member of American Baptist Church since she was born. She was a loving wife and mother, but she adored being a nanny the most. Preceded in death by father Raymond Miller and grandmother Freddie Griffin. Survived by husband Gene Garrett; daughter Amanda Woods; special granddaughter...
Peggy June Lillard
Nov 20, 2018
Peggy June “Estep” Lillard, age 79, passed away on November 20, 2018. She was a part of the One Spirit Band and SECC. Preceded in death by son Perry Grant Lillard, daughter Carol June Keene, parents Royal Estep and Ellen Cleo Whittington, and brothers James Estep and Benjamin Estep. Survived by sons Randall Bruce Lillard Sr. and Jeffrey Dean Lillard,...
Matilda Carmany Stevens
Nov 19, 2018
Matilda Carmany Stevens, age 87 of Knoxville passed away on November 19, 2018. She was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. She always put her family first. She was a hard worker. She felt whole when surrounded by her family. She nourished our bodies, our minds and our hearts with her home cooked meals, her wisdom and her love. Preceded...
Delores Owens
Nov 18, 2018
Delores Owens, age 79, passed away on November 18, 2018. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husbands, James Owens and Marshall Lundy; parents, Horace and Ada Corum. She is survived by son, Shane Kitts; daughter-in-law, Rebecca Kitts; Grandsons, David and Dustin Donton; close friends, Betty McBee, Lucy Flatford and Doris...
Nancy Lorraine Suffridge
Nov 16, 2018
Nancy Lorraine Suffridge, 61, returned to her heavenly home on Friday, November 16, 2018. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. She is survived by her husband Larry Suffridge, son, Jason and Micki Suffridge, children, Grady, Parker, and Laynee. Son, Brandon and Kim Suffridge, children, Amelia...
Autumn Michelle Brooks
Nov 14, 2018
Autumn Michelle Brooks, age 37, of Knoxville, passed on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. Preceded in death by grandfather Walter T. Brooks, grandmother Elizabeth J. Brooks, and grandmother Peggy C. Brooks. Survived by children, Tanner, NeveaH, Brianna, and Zachary, nieces, Cierra Phillips and Miranda Phillips, aunt and uncle Judy and Craig Brooks, brother Michael Jason Brooks Rupe, sister Jackie McCord, Mom...
Patricia Weaver
Nov 14, 2018
Patricia Mae (Appling) Weaver, 76, of Baptist Faith was called home by our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 after a long battle with dementia. She was born on January 31, 1942 to George and Lela-Mae Appling in Knoxville, TN. On December 18, 1962 she married the love of her life, Charles Garrett Weaver in Union County, TN. Preceded...
Cecil Ann Mannis
Nov 13, 2018
Cecil Ann Mannis, age 77, of Knoxville, TN, passed away after an extended illness on November 13, 2018. She retired as a Unit Secretary for UT Medical Center. She was a longtime member of Olivet Baptist Church. She was known for her sense of humor, laugh, and love of playing Shanghai Rummy and Aggravation. However, she was mostly known for...
Sharon Tucker
Nov 13, 2018
Sharon Henderson Tucker, age 62, passed away on November 13, 2018. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael; husband Ronnie; parents, Don Henderson and Bertha Smith; brother, John Henderson; sisters, Carol Gideon and Donna Latham. She is survived by son, Tony Tucker; granddaughters, Amber and Ashley; brother, Frank Henderson; sisters, Jean Helton and Mary Welch. Family will receive...
Samuel Cortland Baird
Nov 13, 2018
Samuel C. Baird age 72, of Knoxville peacefully departed from his earthly body to join his son in heaven on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. Born June 15, 1946, he was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar A. and Pauline H. Baird, Niece, Sheena Baird, very special friend, William “Bill” Tice and his beloved and only son, Linc S. Baird....
Arlie James Buckner
Nov 12, 2018
Arlie James Buckner, III (Jamee), 39 years old went to be with the Lord on 11/12/2018. Jamee will be remembered by those close to him for his big smile and gentle spirit. He loved hunting, fishing and country music. Jamee is survived by sons Dylan, Jacob & Dagan; Parents Arlie James Jr. & Jane Buckner and Bill & Sherri Walden...
Grace Baker Childers
Nov 12, 2018
Grace Baker Childers, age 89 of Halls went home to be with the lord Monday November 12, 2018. She was a faithful member of Salem Baptist Church, and retired from SunTrust Bank with over 30 years of service in the banking industry. She was preceded in death by her Husband Honald Childers. She is survived by her Son DR. David...
Helen Marie Hulsey
Nov 12, 2018
Helen Marie Hulsey, 95, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2018. Born on October 30, 1923 to Giuseppe and Mary Vazzana. Preceded in death by husband of 34 years, John W. Hulsey; daughters, Judy Petree and Brenda Underwood. Survived by children Deborah Hulsey of Knoxville, James Hulsey, Mary James, and John Hulsey, all of Indianapolis. 16 grandchildren, 20...
Charlie Jay Thompson
Nov 11, 2018
Captain Charlie Jay Thompson passed away Sunday, November 11 at the age of 78 in Fort Mill, South Carolina. A graduate of Fulton High School (Class of '58), he had lived in Knoxville his entire life until June of 2018, when he moved to Fort Mill, SC to be closer to his daughter and family. Charlie was a loving husband,...
Mary Lou Cowden
Nov 10, 2018
Mary Lou Cowden, age 95, of Knoxville passed away on November 10, 2018. She was a member of Knoxville First Seventh Day Adventist Church. She is preceded in death by husbands John Wilson Blankenship, Herman J. Trantham, and Isam G. Cowden. She is Survived by daughter Sandra Landon; sons Ronald J. Trantham and Jerry W. Blankenship; six grandchildren; and three...
Jewel Shipe Williams
Nov 10, 2018
Jewel Shipe Williams, who arrived in this world on June 19, 1930, went to her heavenly home on November 10, 2018. Preceded in death by her husband of 65 years Jim Williams, parents Mr. and Mrs. B.H. Shipe, and sisters Boots Hammontree and Wanda Johnson. She leaves behind, her daughter Vera and son-in-law David Northern, sisters Bobbie Pardue and husband...
Samuel Keaton Smith
Nov 10, 2018
Samuel Keaton Smith was born on October 6, 2000. In his life he was a light and beacon for those around him. The atmosphere always changed for the better when he stepped into a room, whether it was for screaming "no go frozen dough' or playing the chicken dance in the middle of class or shot-gunning a monster just for...
Carrie Jane Geames
Nov 9, 2018
Carrie J. Geames, age 86 of Knoxville, passed away November 9, 2018 at Island Home Nursing Facility. She was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She would do anything to help anyone. She was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her parents P.V. and Bertha Humphrey, son Steve Geames and great granddaughter Makayla Dyer. Survived...
Margaret Ann Loveday
Nov 9, 2018
Margaret Ann Loveday, age 80, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 9, 2018. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is proceeded in death by sons Harold Loveday and Tony Loveday; daughter Carolyn Loveday; daughter-in-law Donna Loveday; and many more loved ones. She is survived by loving husband of 65 years Glen Loveday; son Gary...
