Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Lottie Mae Johnson
Sep 8, 2015
Lottie Mae Johnson, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, J. A. Johnson; father and mother, Lee and Clara Smith; brother, Ray Smith; sisters, Virginia Smith, Nancy Nix, Bessie Smith, and Trula Smith; and nephew, Daryl Smith. Survived by brothers, James (Barbara) Smith and Kim (Ella) Smith. Special thanks to Tennova Residential Hospice...
Olivia Jo Keith
Sep 6, 2015
Olivia Jo Keith, age 18 days, gained her heavenly wings September 6, 2015. She was preceded in death by great-grandparents Jim and Jo Kidd and Fayne “Red” Olson. Survivors include parents Anthony and Danielle Keith, grandparents Steve and Renee Kidd, Mark and Melanie Keith, and Kellie Key, great-grandparents Sam and Mary Key and Ruby Olson, uncle Cody, aunts Savannah, Haley,...
French Anthony Wilson
Sep 4, 2015
French Anthony Wilson, Jr. age 30 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on September 4, 2015. He was of the Baptist faith and was a joy to everyone that knew him. He was preceded in death by mamaw and papaw Evelyn and Ed Loveday; uncle Ernie Loveday. Survived by mother Becky Devin; fiancé Ashley Bolden; brother Eric Loveday...
Louise Catherine Lackey
Sep 4, 2015
Louise Catherine Lackey, age 89, of Knoxville went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday September 4, 2015. She was a powerful “Prayer Warrior” for many and a loving wife and mother. She had a joyous spirit and enjoyed cutting up, spending time with family and gospel music. Preceded in death by husband Ernest Lackey; son Ronald E....
Mark Edward Morgan
Sep 3, 2015
Mark Edward Morgan passed away suddenly at home on September 3, 2015. Survived by beloved wife, Jamie Duncan Morgan; son, Mark Aaron Morgan, wife Teri and daughter Gracie; step children, Alex Baskette and fiancée Dottie, Courtney Baskette-Hutson, husband Josh and son Cameron; loving mother-in-law, Laverne Ogle-Cantwell and partner Roger Jones; sisters-in-law, Billie Duncan Layfield, husband Paul and sons Blake and...
Jean C Edwards Petree Smith
Sep 1, 2015
Jean C. Edwards Petree Smith, age 70, passed September 1, 2015 surrounded by loved ones. She was dedicated to those she loved and was always giving. Jean was preceded in death by grandson Steven Diel, parents John and Grovie Edwards, brothers Johnny Edwards and Jerry McCoy, and sister-in-law Pat Edwards. Survivors include daughter Debbie (Bob), Son Bo, granddaughters Chasity (Sarah),...
Raymond Shawn Gresham
Aug 30, 2015
Ray Gresham age 44 of Maryville, formerly of Knoxville passed away August 30, 2015. He was of the Baptist Faith and worked for Hunt Brothers Pizza. He was an avid bowler, loved U.T. Volunteers, Denver Broncos and the St. Louis Cardinals. He was a loving son, husband, brother, dad and poppy. He brought joy to all he encountered, lived life...
Timothy Wayne Stinnett
Aug 29, 2015
Timothy Wayne Stinnett, age 47 of Corryton, passed away Saturday at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by father, Jack Stinnett, Sr., brother, Jack Stinnett, Jr. Survived by wife, Amy, son, Shane, daughter, Jacalyn, grandson, Braxton, mother, Diana Ezell and Ralph, father and mother-in-law Tom and Jackie Bodie. Family will receive...
David Wayne Mccoy
Aug 29, 2015
David Wayne McCoy, age 48, of Andersonville, passed away Saturday August 29, 2015 at Tennova North Medical Center after a brief illness. He was of the Baptist faith. David is survived by children Justin McCoy of Clinton and Amber Burnette of Clinton, grandson Neyland Brunette, parents Pete and Ann McCoy, brother Rick McCoy, sister Sherry Humphrey and husband David all...
Nathan W. Farrington
Aug 28, 2015
Nathan W. Farrington, age 39, of Halls, passed away suddenly August 28, 2015. He was born August 21, 1976. Nathan loved baseball and golf. He began playing baseball at the age of five and continued through high school. He was a graduate of Halls High School and The University of the Cumberlands. With Nathan’s interest in baseball, he began a...
Pamela Cheryl Mcclancy
Aug 28, 2015
Pamela McClancy, age 57 of Townsend, Tn. formerly of Atlanta, Ga. Passed away August 28, 2015, after a courageous three year battle with breast cancer. Pam leaves behind her sister Janice McClancy, niece Paige Hawkins and great niece Farrah Hawkins. Also mourning her passing is her best friend and “other sister” of 36 years Becky Robinson. The family would like...
William Wayne Dowling
Aug 28, 2015
William Wayne (Billy) Dowling passed away on August 28, 2015. He was born on July 16, 1966 and was preceded in death by his parents Pat and Betty Dowling. He is survived by brothers and sisters-in-law Pat and Nancy Dowling, Dan and Gail Dowling, David and Patty Dowling, sister and brother-in-law Cindy and Dean Campbell, all of Knoxville; nieces Sherri...
Barbara Jean Berry
Aug 28, 2015
Barbara “Bobbie” Berry age 83 of Corryton, passed away August 28th, 2015. She was a member at Clapps Chapel United Methodist Church where she was church secretary for over 35 years. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Lula Suddarth, sisters Mildred, Helen, Pauline, Mary and Charlie Mae. She is survived by her husband of 65 years...
Paul Michael Beeler
Aug 26, 2015
Paul Michael (Mike) Beeler, age 61 of Corryton, passed away unexpectedly the morning of August 26, 2015. Though we mourn the loss of our beloved husband, father, papaw, brother, and friend, we are secure and comforted in the knowledge that as a man of faith and acceptance, he is now in the presence of our Lord and Savior. A hardworking...
Jamie "Todd" Butler
Aug 25, 2015
Jamie Todd Butler was received into Heaven August 25, 2015. He was preceded in death by father T.J. “Cowboy” Butler and grandparents Lawson and Nora Butler and Roy and Rosa Ferguson. Survivors include mother Joyce Butler, sister Gwen Reeder and husband Clarence, brother Ted Butler, and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 1 PM Saturday, September...
John Alfred Mayes
Aug 25, 2015
John Alfred Mayes, Jr., age 92, died August 25, 2015. John was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. He worked for Tucker Steel for 34 years and retired as plant superintendent. He then was a cattleman for 28 years. John enjoyed working on his farm and listening to country music. John was a master metal fabricator having built his...
William Rex Laymon
Aug 23, 2015
William "Rex" Laymon, age 22, of Corryton, passed away unexpectedly in the morning hours of August 23, 2015. Rex was born December 7, 1992 in Knoxville to Joni Pursiful Laymon and Dannie Laymon. He spent all of his short life in East Tennessee, and as much time as possible outdoors. He loved to hunt, fish, kayak and sit by a...
James Herbert (J.H.) Mills
Aug 21, 2015
James Herbert (J.H.) Mills of Knoxville, departed this life August 21, 2015 at Lifecare Center of Morristown after a brief illness. He was born January 8, 1935 in Knoxville, TN where he lived the majority of his life. He professed faith at an early age and was of the Baptist faith. J.H. was a community minded individual with a love...
Joe Howard Mclemore
Aug 21, 2015
Joe Howard McLemore age 75 of Knoxville, passed away on August 21st, 2015. Preceded in death by parents Lee and Annie McLemore, one sister and six brothers. Survived by one sister. Graveside service will be on Wednesday August 26th, 2015 at 2pm at Thorngrove Cemetery. Rev. James Duncan officiating. www.mynattfh.com
Darrell C. Beeler
Aug 21, 2015
Darrell C. Beeler, Sr., age 79, of Rutledge, TN, went home to be with the Lord August 21, 2015. He was of the Baptist Faith and had retired from the Knoxville News Sentinel after 45 years as Foreman Supervisor Machinist. He was preceded in death by parents Lillard and Ruth Beeler, and brothers L.R. and Lonnie Beeler. Survivors include loving...
