Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Frances Gail Miller
May 26, 2024
Frances Gail "Star" Miller, 70, passed peacefully on Sunday, May 26, 2024. She was devout in faith throughout her life. She was known for being a talented soul organist, playing for many Evangelist services in East Tennessee. She was a wonderful singer, songwriter, and musician. She was preceded in death by father and WWII veteran Riley Collins, and mother Rosa...
Gregory Glenn Bright
May 24, 2024
Gregory Glenn Bright, age 56, of Knoxville, TN went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 24, 2024. He was born on March 6, 1968, to Ernestine (Smith) Bright and the late Glenn Bright.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Candice Bright; his father, Glenn Bright; and his sisters, Glenda Long and Sharon Houser.
Gregory is survived by...
Laura Lee Pommier
May 23, 2024
Laura Lee Pommier, 76, of Strawberry Plains TN passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024. She was of the Catholic faith and loved going to church. Laura was very adventurous and loved spending time outdoors.
Preceded in death by husband; Arthur Pommier, daughter; Christina Pommier, daughter-in-law; Angela Pommier.
Survived by children; Michael Pommier, Elizabeth Ann (Farrin) Quibodeaux, Katherine (Michael) Perrin, Steven (Whitney)...
Theodore "Ted" Milfred Hatfield
May 22, 2024
Theodore “Ted” Milfred Hatfield, age 87 passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Tennova North. He was a resident of Halls since 1998.
At 12, long before child labor laws, Ted worked for the local movie theatre in Hot Springs, AR. Hot Springs was a neutral vacation spot for the East and West Coast mobsters. Ted held seats for Owney...
Lois Mae Vann
May 21, 2024
Lois Mae Vann, age 89, of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
Lois enjoyed needlework and cooking. She was the proud winner of several baking contests from the county fair. Lois was also a frequent visitor to the O’Conner Senior Center.
Preceded in death by husband, Alfred Vann; son, Gordon Vann; parents, Onell and Julie Weaver; sister, Lillian Rhea.
Survived by...
Danny Sellers
May 21, 2024
Danny Lee Sellers, age 72, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Danny was a member of God’s Saving Grace Baptist Church and an avid outdoorsman, hunting, fishing among many other hobbies. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Louise Sellers and wife of twenty-four years, Betty Sellers. Danny is survived...
Susan (Susie) Lee Bailey Vineyard
May 21, 2024
Susan Lee (Susie) Bailey Vineyard, age 77, of Fountain City, TN on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Susie was raised as a member of Fountain City Methodist Church and was a graduate of Central High School in 1964. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walker and Betty Bailey; grandparents, JR and Bertha Bailey, all of Fountain City, TN and...
Patricia Faye Henderlight Strange
May 21, 2024
Patricia Faye Henderlight Strange, age 83 of Knoxville, passed away May 21, 2024. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church and retired from FM Dodge after many years of service. Patricia will be remembered as a devoted wife, daughter, sister, and aunt. Preceded in death by husband, James Strange, parents, Claude and Selma Henderlight, sister, June Sumter. Survived by...
Opal Mae Beason
May 20, 2024
Opal Mae (Reynolds) Beason, age 87, passed away peacefully on May 20 at Tennova North Medical Center after a well fought battle with cancer. Preceded in death by her loving husband Arthur (Junior) Beason, and grand-daughter Tawana Beason. Surviving family members include sons Darrell (Jill), Michael (Teresa) and daughter Colleen (Randy), grandchildren: Lindsay (Jason) King, Tyler, Jessica (Tony) Blanco, Beth...
Jordan Matthew Brinson
May 20, 2024
Jordan Matthew Brinson, age 35, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord, Monday, May 20, 2024 as a result of a car accident. Jordan had a heart of gold and never met a stranger. He brightened up every room he was in. He loved sports, especially coaching his children's baseball, basketball and football teams. He loved his family with...
Paula "Laurie" Nelson
May 19, 2024
Laurie Nelson, age 63, of Knoxville, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
Laurie was a graduate of Central High School class if 1979. In her spare time, Laurie enjoyed spending time with her grandkids Raylan and Nova Lett, daughter Lauren Lett, son in law Adam Lett and daughter’s brother-in-Law, Joshua Lett...
Michael David Lovell
May 19, 2024
Michael David Lovell, age 52, of Knoxville, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
Preceded in death by wife, Autumn Barnes; son, Jeremy Lovell.
Survived by, children, Whitney Lovell and Tabatha Smith; parents, Sharon Angle and Garnie Lovell; sister Jill Angle; brother, Steve Angle; grandchildren, Chloe Lovell, Liahm Larson, Oakley Hooks, Everleigh Hooks; also leaving behind many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
The family...
Mary Darlene Foster
May 19, 2024
Mary Darlene Foster, 81, passed away from Alzheimer’s on Sunday, May 19, 2024 in Lenoir City, Tennessee. The daughter of Walter and Mildred Moore, she was born Dec. 1st, 1943 in Nevada, Missouri. She grew up and attended school in Nevada. In 1960, she met Glen Foster at a dance and they soon fell in love. They were married in...
Mary Ann (Newman) Palmer
May 17, 2024
Mary Ann (Newman) Palmer, age 84 of Knoxville, passed away May 17, 2024. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church. She retired from Star Sales and greatly enjoyed swinging on her porch swing. Mary will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife and mother, who loved her grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents Paul Milburn and Irene Lawhorn...
Linda Fay Collins
May 17, 2024
Linda Fay Collins age 72, of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024. She was a member of Bible Church of God. She was very talented; she loved to sing and play the guitar and piano. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Collins, Sr., parents, John and Mary Latham and seven siblings. She is survived by...
Doloros "Jean" DeZearn
May 17, 2024
Doloros "Jean" DeZearn (Burnette) age 83 of Corryton, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She now joins her parents; Opha McPhetridge DeZearn, Larry Hubbs, and Jerry DeZearn (stepdad); her daughter, Lisa Kay Burnette Mendenhall and granddaughter, Keely Mendenhall.Jean drove a school bus for many years in the Corryton community. Later she was...
Maurine Britt
May 17, 2024
Maurine Britt, 100, left us peacefully this Friday morning, May 17, 2024. She was preceded in death by mother, Ellen Hopkins Penry, father, Andrew Clarence Penry, and her late husband, Herman Britt. She was survived by nieces Mary Ellen Dye and husband Rick, and Judith Penry; special great nieces, Sarah Greer (Mark), Lauren Wilson, and Tracy Thorpe (Phillip); special great nephews,...
Harold C. Hansard
May 16, 2024
Harold C. Hansard, age 67 of Knoxville, TN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 16, 2024.
In his spare time, Harold enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing, and racing; he loved cars and animals, but it was his love and dedication to the Volunteers of the University of Tennessee that set him apart from everything else –...
Randall "Randy" Lee Passmore
May 16, 2024
Randall "Randy" Lee Passmore, age 71 of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Parkwest Medical Center. Randy was an avid hunter and fisherman. Preceded in death by parents, Earl and Betty Passmore; oldest brother, Rick Passmore. Survivors; daughter and son-in-law, Holly and Tyler Beckley; grandson, Jordan Pritchard; brother, Steve (Lois) Passmore; several nieces and nephews; special cousins, Beulah...
Dana Michelle Mowery
May 16, 2024
Dana Michelle Mowery, age 58, of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024.She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Anna Ruth Mowery and Donald Howard Mowery; sister, Melissa Sharp.She is survived by her brother, Scott Mowery (Tobie); sister, Cheryl Bishop; many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was loved and will be deeply missed. Graveside services will...
