Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Phyllis Wilson Cooper
Mar 7, 2024
Phyllis Wilson Cooper, age 65, of Heiskell, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 7, 2024. She was born on March 29, 1958. She was a long-time member of Unity Baptist Church.
Phyllis was a devoted Christian, loving mother, mimi, sister and friend. She began her professional career in bookkeeping after graduating from Norris High School and worked at...
Else Anne Bunch
Mar 6, 2024
Else Anne Bunch age 91 of New Tazewell passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Claiborne Health and Rehab Center. She was born July 5, 1932. She retired from Soldiers Memorial Middle School in Claiborne County as a physical education teacher. She was very active in missions and taught Sunday School at Tazewell Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her...
Paula Sue Hilliard (Roth)
Mar 6, 2024
Paula Sue Hilliard (Roth) passed away March 6, 2024 at the age of 68 at UT Medical Center following complications from surgery. Paula was born October 31,1955 in Knoxville, TN. She was a graduate of Holston High School and an active member of City View Baptist church. She was a proud mother and grandmother a huge animal lover and just...
Tony Ray Wolfenbarger
Mar 6, 2024
Tony Ray Wolfenbarger, age 76, passed away on March 6th, 2024, peacefully in his home. He was born in Bristol, Virginia but lived in Knoxville, Tennessee for the majority of his life. He is preceded in death by his mother, Bernice Madden Wolfenbarger, his father, Vineyard Horace Wolfenbarger, and his brother, Ronald Ned Wolfenbarger. He is survived by his loving...
Michael Richard Harness
Mar 6, 2024
Michael Richard Harness, Jr., age 47, of Knoxville and Hamblen, TN, died Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Mike was a graduate of Halls High School Class of 1996. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Richard Harness, Sr; grandparents, Alferd and Ethel Harness and Cecil and Louise Kuykendall; father-in-law, Jackie Maxwell and mother-in-law, Tammy Lane. Mike is survived by...
Dolores Elizabeth Swiney
Mar 5, 2024
Dolores Elizabeth Swiney, age 77 of Knoxville, TN was born June 4th, 1946 and passed away suddenly but peacefully in the comfort of her home on March 5th, 2024. She was the youngest daughter of 11 siblings. Dolores was steadfast in her faith and a longtime member of Head of Barren Missionary Baptist Church of New Tazewell.
Throughout her life, she...
David Linus Laake
Mar 5, 2024
David Linus LaakeAge 77Born 3/14/1946Died 3/5/2024Dave was born in Ferdinand, IN to Emil Laake and Amelia Ebert Laake. He graduated in the St. FerdinandHigh School Class of 1964. He then studied at St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, IN where he received aBachelor of Arts in Economics. Following, he earned a degree in Industrial Engineering from PurdueUniversity. In 1970, he married...
Kevin Douglas Bowman
Mar 4, 2024
Kevin Douglas Bowman, age 37, of Corryton, TN, passed away on March 4, 2024. He never met a stranger, especially if they drove a Jeep. Kevin loved to learn and loved his music. His son, Kaiden, was his motivation. Kevin will be deeply missed and talked about daily by those who cherished him. Preceded in death by mother, Joy Murphy;...
Chrissy Janae Reed
Mar 4, 2024
Chrissy Janae Reed, of Knoxville, TN age 26, passed away on March 4, 2024. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and a Halls High School graduate.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Ellia Mae Reed, Rosa Moore, and Glen Moore; uncle Brian Reed; and father that passed away same day Christopher Reed.
Survived by mother, Janet Reed;...
Christopher Dwayne Reed
Mar 4, 2024
Christopher Dwayne Reed, of Knoxville, TN age 60, passed away on March 4, 2024. He was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. He graduated of Powell High School, and worked at North West Glass since he as 16.
He is preceded in death by his mother Ella Mae Reed; brother Brian Reed; and daughter who passed away same day, Chrissy...
Bernie McGill
Mar 4, 2024
Bernie McGill, age 63, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away March 4, 2024. Bernie was a “Happy Go Lucky” kind of guy who always had a positive outlook on life. He was a plumber who loved his trade and was proud of the numerous jobs that he had completed in the Knoxville area. Bernie enjoyed a good game of pool, poker...
Louis Christopher Haggard
Mar 4, 2024
Louis Christopher Haggard age 89, of Greenback, TN., passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Lillian Scott Haggard, son, Louis Wayne Haggard, brother, John Columbus “J.C.” Haggard, infant sister, Dora Elizabeth Haggard, step-brother, Robert Bowers, first wife, Charolette Hipps Haggard, and second wife, Virginia Hill Haggard. He is survived by...
Angela "Angie" Marie Whitley
Mar 3, 2024
Angela "Angie" Marie Whitley age 53 of Knoxville passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Parkwest Medical Center unexpectedly after a long battle with heart disease. Member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Angie loved doing crafts, quilting, going to the beach, reading her bible, her bible study class and spending time with her granddaughter. Special thanks to Allison Kemp who was...
John Alden Bice
Mar 3, 2024
John Alden Bice, age 75 of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024. He was an Airforce Veteran, serving from 1969-1971. He worked in catering at the Orangery Restaurant until he retired. He was a graduate of Norris High School, class of 67’.
Preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Lou Bice.
John is survived by his friend,...
Linda Darnell Neubert
Mar 3, 2024
Linda Darnell Neubert, age 79, passed peacefully and was greeted at the Heavenly Gates on March 3, 2024 by her husband, Johnny “J.C” Neubert.
Survived by son, William (Bill) Neubert (Sheri); grandson, Gabe Neubert; granddaughter, Annah Neubert; siblings, Steve and Howard Darnell and Alieen Greene; special friend, Gigi (Sugar) Sanders.
Family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, March 8, 2024, from...
Kreela Brintnall
Mar 3, 2024
Kreela Barringer Brintnall (69) of Knoxville, Tennessee went to be with her Lord and Savior onMarch 3, 2024. Kreela was born January 26, 1955 to William Payton Barringer and WandaPauline (Beshear) Barringer in McAlester, Oklahoma. She was a member of Shady GroveMissionary Baptist Church and married Leonard Wayne Brintnall, the love of her life, on August15, 1976. She graduated from...
Carolyn S.D. Gorman
Mar 1, 2024
Carolyn S.D. Gorman aged 82 of Knoxville, TN was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the early morning on Friday, March 1, 2024, at UT Hospital. Carolyn was a homemaker who loved to eat and take food from restaurants home with her. She loved to travel to the beach and mountains and she had...
Timothy "Tim" Ray Rose
Mar 1, 2024
Timothy “Tim” Ray Rose, age 70 of Knoxville, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 1, 2024. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Donald and Ester Rose, and brothers, David Rose and Douglas Rose. Survived by his loving wife of twenty-seven years, Angelia Rose; children, Amanda Armstrong, Heather Smith, and Brian Rose; grandchildren, Brayden Armstrong,...
Linda Carol Hubbs
Feb 29, 2024
Linda Carol Hubbs, of Knoxville, age 74, entered into the gates of Heaven on February, 29, 2024 surrounded by her beloved daughters.
Preceded in death by her high school sweetheart and then husband of 31 years, Garry E. Hubbs; Parents, Pryor Carson Farmer and Zuba Inez Farmer; infant brother, Larry Carson Farmer.
Survived by children; Angela R. (Chris) Weaver, Lisa (Shannon) Meade,...
Reverend Albert "Buck" Wamack
Feb 28, 2024
Reverend Albert "Buck" Wamack, age 82, of Knoxville, entered through the Gates of Heaven on February 28, 2024. He was a Navy Veteran and the pastor of several churches in the Knoxville area.
Reverend Wamack is survived by his wife of 64 years, June Wamack; Children, Shari Wamack, Wade Wamack, Albert Wamack, Jr. (Julia); Grandchildren, Alex Wamack, Blake Wamack, Zachary Wamack,...
