Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Jerry Eugene Parton
Mar 29, 2018
Jerry "Jerdy-Pie" Eugene Parton Jr., 48, of Knoxville passed away March 29, 2018. He was a member of Grove Heights Baptist Church and of Elks Lodge 160. He was a truck driver for J&S Cartage of Knoxville. Jerry was a loving husband, father, son, and brother. He was a man full of joy and laughter, who enjoyed life with his...
Opal Geneva Langford
Mar 29, 2018
Opal Geneva Langford, age 76, of Knoxville passed away on March 29, 2018. Opal Attended New River of Life Church. She worked at Powell elementary school for 37 years. She is preceded in death by parents Cora and John Hemphill Jr., and siblings Billy, Earl, Johnny, Mae, Hazel, Imogene and also 2 great grandchildren. Opal is survived by her husband...
Sandra Waggoner
Mar 28, 2018
Sandra L. Waggoner, age 65, of Knoxville, TN passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018 from a short battle with cancer. Sandy will be remembered as a very kind and loving mother, grandmother and sister. Sandy was always sweet to everyone she came in contact with. She loved bowling, playing cards, going to Dollywood with family and friends and working in...
Naresh Patel
Mar 28, 2018
Naresh Patel, age 75, of Knoxville, Tennessee, was born December 12th, 1942 and passed away March 28th, 2018; he was surrounded by his loving family. Naresh was the proud owner of El Chico Restaurant and member of the Hindu Community Center along with his wife Sudha Patel. Naresh is lovingly remembered by his wife Sudha Patel, son Jason Patel and...
Ricky Thomas Clabough
Mar 27, 2018
Ricky Thomas Clabough, age 63, a life long resident and beloved patriarch of Clabough Hill in Knoxville, TN, took his last breath on this earth Tuesday night, March 27, 2018 in the loving embrace of his wife and best friend, Cindy Clabough, and was immediately transferred to the loving arms of his LORD and Savior. Ricky was a man’s man…....
Joyce Ann Hill
Mar 26, 2018
Joyce Ann Hamilton Hill, age 80, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018. She was a school teacher for 37 years, mostly at Brickey McCloud Elementary School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Lee Hill. She is survived by sons, David Wayne Hill (Cynthia) and Alan Lee Hill (Kelly); grandchildren, Chad, Tyler (Haley), Stephanie, Katie and Evan; great-grandchildren,...
Gregory Dale Tharp
Mar 26, 2018
Gregory Dale Tharp, age 52, passed away after a year long battle with cancer on Monday March 26, 2018. He was of Baptist Faith. He loved Elvis and was a big fan of Dukes of Hazard. He is preceded in death by parents James and Mary Frances Tharp. Survivors include sisters Kay Breeden and Karen Denise Cooper (John); nephews Justin...
Shirley Jean Collier
Mar 25, 2018
Shirley Bates Collier age 78, of Heiskell, Tn, was born April 12, 1939 and passed away on March 25, 2018. Shirley was a member of Faithway Baptist Church and labored with her husband Jerry in many churches. Shirley was preceded in death by her loving husband Rev. Jerry Clayton Collier on May 18, 2017; parents Tom and Nannie Dellinger-Bates; sisters...
Fred James Galbreath
Mar 25, 2018
Fred Galbreath, 69, entered into eternal peace on Sunday, March 25, 2018. Fred, was born Fredie James Galbreath (Sr.) to Erica and Dorsey Galbreath in Bad Nauheim, Germany on August 19, 1948. He grew up in New Jersey then moved to Paris, KY in 1966 where he met, Sharon. They were married on July 24, 1970 in Cane Ridge, KY....
Douglas Macathur Nichols
Mar 24, 2018
Douglas Macathur “Doug” Nichols age 75 of Fountain City passed away after a long illness Saturday, March 24, 2018 with his wife Judy by his side. Member of New Beverly Baptist Church, Fountain City Lodge #757, 32nd Degree Mason and Shriners with Kerbella Temple. Veteran of The United States Navy serving during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a longtime realtor...
Jeremiah Patrick Morgan
Mar 22, 2018
Jeremiah Morgan, age 33, of Halls Crossroads. It is with great sadness that the family of Jeremiah Patrick Morgan announce his passing on Thursday, March 22, 2018. Born and raised in Knoxville, TN by his parents, Pam and Gary Morgan. He graduated from Halls High School. He was a loving and dedicated son, and a wonderful brother to his two...
Bobby Ray Shankles
Mar 20, 2018
Bobby Ray Shankles, age 63, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018. He was an Army Veteran, a hard worker, and a loving father. He is preceded in death by father, Charles R. Shankles. He is survived by daughters, Genevieli Pilayo (Chad) and Denise Shankles, grandchildren, Keawe’iwi, Kapuanalani, Keolamauloa, and Kinohi, mother, Edith Lee Hargis Shankles, brothers, Willis Shankles (Charlotte), Charles...
Gladys B. Garrett (Lawson)
Mar 19, 2018
Gladys B. Garrett (Lawson), age 79, of Knoxville, passed away March 19, 2018. She was a devoted member and piano player at Highland View Baptist Church for many years. Gladys retired from Old Fashioned Upholstery after 30 years of service. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Berlen Garrett; parents, Robert & Biddie Spires; brothers, Lon (Ruth) Spires...
Michael Shane Guinn
Mar 18, 2018
Michael “Shane” Guinn age 40 of Knoxville passed away March 18, 2018. He was a loving son, brother and uncle. He was preceded in death by his father William “Randy” Guinn survived by mother Kathy Quinn, sister Jessica Guinn, niece Brittany Thomas, nephew Michael Woody and great niece Breelyn Gordon. The family will receive friends 5:00p.m. until 7:00p.m. Wednesday at...
Lois Tommie Beeler
Mar 17, 2018
Lois Henrietta “Tommie” Beeler, age 90, of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord March 17, 2018. Lois loved the outdoors and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by husband Carl Beeler, parents Henry and Dorothy Davis, daughters Darlene Clapp and Penny Raye Beeler, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Survivors, granddaughter Missy Griffith (Roger), grandson...
Sharon Whitson
Mar 16, 2018
Sharon (Acuff) Whitson, age 75, of Luttrell passed away peacefully on Friday, March 16th with her family by her side. She attended the Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall in Halls. She was a devoted administrator for Ailor Mortuary for over 29 years. In retirement, she enjoyed spending time outside and taking care of her beloved animals. Sharon is preceded in death...
Dorothy Maxine Martin
Mar 16, 2018
Maxine Dorothy Martin, age 91, passed on to heaven March 16, 2018. Born January 19, 1927, she grew up in Anderson County, then worked for over 40 years at Tennessee Armature before retiring. She is preceded in death by her father, Percy Martin, and her mother, Grace Martin. She is survived by her sister Phyllis Hall, brothers Jewell Martin (Charlene)...
Charles H. Mcdaniel Ii
Mar 15, 2018
Charles H. McDaniel II, age 71, passed away on March 15, 2018 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center due to complications of multiple myeloma. Per his request his body is being cremated. He was a Christian and member of Mount Hermon United Methodist Church. He loved southern gospel music with all his heart. He began doing farm work when he...
Steven Randell Powers
Mar 15, 2018
Steven Randell Powers, age 68, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Thursday, March 15th, 2018. He was preceded in death by parents Lewis and Mary Powers, grandmother Anna Arnold, aunt Laura Henderson, uncle Joe Church, brother-in-law Kenneth Trent, niece Michelle Durbrow, great-niece Holland Durbrow. He is survived by sisters Debra Trent and Diane Vineyard, brother-in-law Donnie Roach. The family will...
Harold Dean White
Mar 15, 2018
Harold Dean White, age 71, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018. God took a special angel. He was preceded in death by his father and mother Rev. Grant and Frances White, brothers; Bob Lane, Rick, and Troy White, and sister Ruth Phillips. He is survived by brother J.T. White (Linda), sister Rita Taylor and Debbie Hurst White, and aunt...
