Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Isaac Reis Parks
Jun 22, 2017
Isaac Reis Parks, age 34, passed away on June 22, 2017. Isaac was an amazing man with a big heart who was known for making people laugh. He was a hard worker and employee of Interstate Mechanical Contractors. He enjoyed frisbee golf, music, the outdoors and watching his son play baseball. Isaac was a devoted husband, father, son and brother...
William Jeffrey Lowery
Jun 22, 2017
William Jeffrey Lowery age 51 passed away June 22, 2017. He was of the Baptist Faith and loved the Lord with all his heart. He was employed by the U.S. Postal Service. He was a loving husband and father who adored his children, he loved being outdoors, fishing, grilling out, listening to music and hanging out with his family and...
Michael Edward Smith
Jun 22, 2017
Michael Edward Smith, age 66, from Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2017. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church and a retired veteran after 23 years of service with the U.S. Army and Air National Guard, being in the 134th Air Refueling Wing at McGee Tyson upon retiring. He was also employed in...
Elsie Marie Gill
Jun 22, 2017
Elsie Gill, age 79, of Halls, Tennessee, formerly of Bowdle South Dakota, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday June 22, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Margaret Boschee, and several brothers and sisters. Elsie was survived by Ervin Gill, her loving husband of 62 years, her three children; Thomas Gill (Brenda),...
Jerry Edward Hemphill
Jun 21, 2017
Jerry Edward Hemphill, age 24, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Wednesday, June 21st, 2017. He was a member of Heavenly View Baptist Church and was an avid fan of Captain America. He was preceded in death by grandfather Jim “Butch” Hemphill. He is survived by grandmother Carolyn Hemphill, grandmother Ella Mae Hemphill, mother Glenda Hemphill, brothers Jesse and Frank...
Geraldine Miller Tolliver
Jun 21, 2017
Geraldine Miller Tolliver, age 90, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away in the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, June 21st, 2017. She was preceded in death by parents Dan and Martha Miller, brothers Joe and Bill Miller, and grandson Doug Dockery. She is survived by husband James Tolliver, children Danny Tolliver, and wife Sherry, Jimmy Tolliver, Patricia Hope, and husband...
Danny Clayton Atchley
Jun 20, 2017
Danny Clayton Atchley Sr., age 69 of Knoxville, TN, walked into his eternal home and into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, June 20th. His passing came quickly and leaves his family with deep sorrow. His greatest love was the Lord, and Danny faithfully served Him. For 45 years, he was known as "Servant." He was a dedicated member and...
Charles Dayton Cross
Jun 20, 2017
CROSS, CHARLES DAYTON – age 76, of Knoxville, went to be with Jesus on June 20, 2017 at Park West Hospital. Charles was born Nov. 26, 1940 in Knoxville, Tennessee and was a veteran of the Vietnam War, who was awarded 7 medals and ribbons, including the Bronze Star. He was a member of the VFW Post 1733, American Legion...
Charles Alexander Cope
Jun 19, 2017
Charles “Chuck” “Uncle CC” Cope, age 42, of Corryton, passed away June 19, 2017. Member of 3rd Baptist Church of Knoxville. Preceded in death by father, David Lee Cope Sr. Survived by: mother, Roxie Cope. Brother, David Cope Jr. Son, Gabriel and girlfriend Sabrina. Several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 2pm Thursday, Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City. Rev. Buck Wamack...
Eva Greene Johnson
Jun 19, 2017
Eva Greene Johnson, born July 11,1946 , went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 19, 2017. She was a member of Greene's Chapel Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Harvey and Emma Jane Greene; sister, Margaret Johnson; brothers, Robert and Ben Greene. She is survived by her daughter Gerry Dunlap and son in law...
Donna Gail Chittum Boggs
Jun 19, 2017
Donna Gail Chittum Boggs, age 58, of Knoxville, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2017. She was a member of Hinds Creek Baptist Church and a dedicated mother and wife. Donna enjoyed many types of crafting, painting, embroidery, and gardening. She was preceded in death by her mother, Bonnie Chittum; father, Robert Chittum; and brother, Jack...
Marie C. Lester Kitts
Jun 18, 2017
Marie C. Lester Kitts, age 97, born June 9, 1920, the last surviving child of the late James and Leena Tipton Lester. Siblings were James and Ross Lester, Midge Lester and Eloise Satterfield. Ms. Marie passed away peacefully Sunday morning, June 18, 2017, at her home as she had requested. Marie was the widow of Max P. Kitts (2011). They...
Matthew William Needham
Jun 17, 2017
Matthew William Needham, age 42, of Knoxville passed away June 17, 2017. Matthew was a 1993 graduate of Powell High School and attended Union Baptist Church in Halls. He had a passion for his family, and loved fishing and hunting. Preceded in death by father, Robert “Bob” Needham. Survived by wife of 19 years, Rosey Needham; daughter, Whitney Needham; son,...
James H. Abbott
Jun 17, 2017
James H. Abbott, Jr. age 78, passed away June 17, 2017. He was a member of Bates United Methodist Church in Snow Hill, MD and attended Christ United Methodist Church. Jim began his 30 year career in broadcasting with WBOC in Salisbury, MD. He enjoyed spending time with his family and watching his grandsons grow. Preceded in death by parents,...
Jack L. Fine
Jun 16, 2017
Jack L. Fine age 87 of Powell went home to be with the Lord June 16, 2017. Preceded in death by loving wife of 60 years Elizabeth Fine. Survivors son and daughter-in-law Eddie and Susie Fine, daughter Denise Fine. Grandchildren Misty Garret, Edward and wife Sarah and David and wife Elizabeth, great-grandchildren Mya, Audrey, Anniston and Scarlett, sister June Robertson,...
Deborah Diane Norris
Jun 12, 2017
At 11.40am 12th June 2017 my dear loving wife of fifteen years Deborah Diane Norris went to be with her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. She left behind three adult children, Daniel Vantuyl, Dean Vantuyl and Melinda Atkins and a good number of grandchildren. We take comfort knowing that she would have run through those pearly gates straight into those...
Rebecca Diane Rech
Jun 12, 2017
Rebecca Diane (Bradford) Rech, age 60, passed away June 12, 2017, surrounded by her family following a long illness. She was born September 10, 1956 in Knoxville, Tennessee. She moved to Florida and graduated from Fort Walton Beach High School. An active USAF wife for 20 years and married for 40 years, Becky lived for her family. She is preceded...
Tony Edward Mannis
Jun 12, 2017
Tony Edward Mannis, 69 of Knoxville passed away Monday, June 12, 2017. Tony was a loving father, brother, son and friend. He was the previous owner of Mannis Truck Repair and at the time of his death he was a supervisor for Clinton Highway Wrecker Service. Tony was loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed, he...
Debra Elaine Clowers
Jun 10, 2017
Debra Elaine Clowers, 60 of Powell, TN was reunited with her husband, Johnny Ray Clowers Sr. on June 10, 2017. Debbie was born June 22, 1956 to the late Billy Henry and Gracie Bennett Miller in Knoxville, TN. She was preceded in death by her father, husband, brother, Grady Miller and a grandson, Ronnie Hickman Jr. Left to mourn her...
Jack Milton Smiddy
Jun 10, 2017
Jack M. Smiddy, age 88, of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, June 10th, 2017. He was born April 15th, 1929 in Williamsburg, KY to the late Silas and Emma Smiddy. He was a graduate of Williamsburg High School, Class of 1950. He married Jenny Perkins on September 17th, 1949 and the family later moved to Knoxville. Mr. Smiddy worked for White...
