Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Patricia Ann Ellis
Sep 17, 2023
Patricia Ann Ellis of Knoxville went to be with our Lord and Savior, on September 17, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents Leslie Vernon Knight, Sr. and Goldie Thurman Knight, brother L.V. Knight, Jr. and sisters Helen Corum, Elizabeth Carnes, and M. Christine Wright. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Carl Ray Ellis, sons...
Gracie Lennore Nicely
Sep 16, 2023
Gracie Lennore Nicely, age 92, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully September 16, 2023. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Hubert Nicely, and son Stevie Nicely, parents Willie & Mollie Brown, brothers, Lon, Neal, Wayne, and Glen Brown, sister, Cleo Nicely, great-grandson Hunter Cole Richard. She is...
Clifford Eugene Irick
Sep 16, 2023
Clifford Eugene Irick, fondly known as “Blackie” of Halls Crossroads, Born April 5, 1934went to sleep and woke up in the arms of Jesus, at 89 years young on, Saturday, September 16, 2023.
Clifford was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Florence (Hensley) Irick of Maynardville, the love of his life-his wife of 67 years, Norma Katherine (Meyers)...
Don G. Lett
Sep 16, 2023
Don G. Lett, loving husband, father, papaw, and friend, age 98, born (09/13/1925-09/16/2023). Class of ’43 graduate of Central High School. U.S. Navy Veteran. Retired from KUB after 48 years in the Electrical Engineering Department. He was a long-time member of Gillespie Ave. Baptist Church, where he served faithfully as a Sunday school teacher, Deacon, and sang in the church...
Ashli Foster Tapp
Sep 15, 2023
Ashli Foster Tapp age 43 of Lenior City passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 15, 2023. She graduated from Fountain Fort Carson High School in Colorado. She loved people, life and always had a smile on her face. She loved basketball, camping and loved the outdoors. Preceded in death by husband, Sean Tapp. Suvivors; children, Aaron Tapp, Jaedon, Alyssa and...
Charlotte Lynette Miller
Sep 15, 2023
Charlotte Lynette Lovell Miller passed away peacefully after a long illness on September 15th 2023 in the evening at Sacred Ground Hospice.
Charlotte owned and operated her own hair salon for 30 years in the Millertown Community, where she made lots of lifelong friends and clients. She loved her family, Music, Shopping, and God.
Preceded in death by her...
Jerry Clay Walker
Sep 15, 2023
Rev. Jerry C. Walker, age 62 of Knoxville went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Friday, September 15, 2023. A devoted member and ordained deacon and minister of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church. He was many things to many people, a Sunday school teacher, an avid sports enthusiast, a football coach, loved all music, someone who was loved...
Howard Ray Lumpkin, II
Sep 14, 2023
Howard R. Lumpkin, age 58, of Knoxville Tennessee, passed away in his sleep on September 14, 2023.
Preceded in death his mother, Jo Ann Lumpkin.
Howard is survived by his children whom he loved dearly, Heather Lumpkin, Howard Ray Lumpkin, III and Lyndsey Lumpkin and Leo Lumpkin; grandchildren, Logan and Athena Lumpkin; father, Howard R. Lumpkin, I,; sister,...
Joshua Alberts
Sep 14, 2023
“If I had a single flower for every time I think about you, I could walk forever in my garden.” -Claudia Ghandi Joshua was one of the most hard-working men you could ever know. Despite all the obstacles of life, he remained true to himself. He was one of a kind and we will hold him in our hearts forever.
Shirley Joann Bennett
Sep 14, 2023
Shirley Joann Bennett, age 88 of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Tennova Turkey Creek. She was a member of Glen Oak Missionary Baptist Church for many years. She retired from Silver Furniture Company. Preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Bennett. Survived by her nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Family and friends will meet at 12:45pm...
Harold Edward Barber
Sep 14, 2023
Harold Edward Barber, age 90 of Knoxville, passed away September 14, 2023. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church of Halls. He was an army veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a very happy and compassionate person, who was deeply loved by his family, church family, and friends. Harold was a patron of the Knoxville Zoo...
Robert James Blanchard IV
Sep 13, 2023
Robert James Blanchard IV, age 21 of Powell, TN passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.
He was an incredibly talented mechanic; everyone knew who to ask for help. Even at a young age, he was fixing lawn mowers and vehicles for his family and neighbors. He was also creative and used his artistic talent to create Christmas tree ornaments...
Clarence Eugene Godfrey Jr.
Sep 13, 2023
Clarence Eugene Godfrey Jr., age 71 of Knoxville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.
Preceded in death by Parents, Clarence Godfrey Sr. and Rosie Godfrey as well as eleven of his brothers and sisters. Daughter- Michelle Edwards, Granddaughter- Whitney Godfrey, Ex wife- Rebecca Edwards
Survived by his son, Johnny Godfrey; daughters, Brenda Smith and Sarah Jenkins; grandchildren, Katelyn,...
Michael Beach
Sep 12, 2023
Michael Beach, 63, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on September 12, 2023, in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born on October 22, 1959. Mike, as he preferred to be called, was a dedicated family man, survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Tracie Lynn Beach, and his children Crystal Lynn Beach and Michael Howard Beach nephew Michael Jason Beach and...
Harold Wayne Ridenour
Sep 12, 2023
Harold “Wayne” Ridenour, age 63, of Knoxville, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on September 12, 2023. Wayne enjoyed fishing and outdoors but most of all he loved and cherished his wife and fur babies and spending time with all of his family. Preceded in death by parents; Horace and Hazel Ridenour, sister; Delilah Collins, Grandparents,...
Jerry A. Welch
Sep 11, 2023
Jerry A. Welch, age 59, of Knoxville, passed away September 11, 2023. He was the longtime owner and operator of Welch Performance, where he worked on racing go-carts. Jerry was well known and loved by everyone who knew him. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by his family, as well as those in the go-cart racing...
Iva Beatrice McGinnis
Sep 11, 2023
Iva B. McGinnis, age 82, of Powell, TN, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 11, 2023. Iva was a well-loved woman with an infectious smile, laugh, and sense of humor. If you were family or her friend, you know how much she loved you. She was a hard worker doing any job to the best...
Michael Howard Mink
Sep 11, 2023
Michael Howard Mink, age 63, of Knoxville, TN, after giving up his earthly body, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 11, 2023. Michael had a very big heart and he used it to help raise his family, help his friends, and to be the best dad he knew how to be. He was a strong man and...
Barbara Webb Allen
Sep 11, 2023
Barbara Webb Allen age 75 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 11, 2023. Preceded in death by Parents; Harry and Vickie Everett, and sister Patricia Rhea. Survivors; loving husband of 37 years, James Allen, Son Joseph Sprouse, 3 grand children and 3 great-grandchildren. Family and friends will meet 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at...
Donna Kay England
Sep 10, 2023
Donna “Kay” England from Knoxville, age 67 passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, September 10, 2023. She was a member of Victory House of Faith. Kay loved her grandchildren and cooking. She was a loving person who touched so many lives in many ways.
Preceded by husband, Stonie Rock England; parents, Dave and Hazel Varner; siblings, Harold...
