Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Delores Ann Bounds
Sep 24, 2023
Delores “Dee” Bounds, age 75 of Knoxville, passed away September 24, 2023. Preceded in death by parents Ruth and Lloyd Scarbough. Survived by daughter Angie and Brian Fields, grandchildren Samantha and Andrew Abbott, Austin and Chris Fields, Kara Ladd, and Kelsey and Ross Cox, great-grandchildren Joshua and Natlie Abbott, Violet Ladd, and Genevieve Cox. Family and friends will meet at...
Mary Jane Sharp
Sep 23, 2023
Mary J. Sharp, age 57 of Knoxville went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 23, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents, parents, and several aunts and uncles,
She is survived by her children, Jessica Spires, Nichole Spires, and Chris Sharp; several grandchildren; sisters, Penny Spires-Glandon, Teresa Adams; brothers, Freddie Spires and Larry Spires; several...
Joyce Turner Roberts
Sep 22, 2023
Joyce Kaye Turner Roberts, born September 17, 1940, in Knoxville, TN and died September 22, 2023, at the age of 83. She was preceded in death by her parents Opal L. and Theodore R. Turner, and her infant sister Gearldine Faye Turner.
She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Colonel John E. Roberts, Jr (USAF Ret.); her son,...
Randall Eugene Thomas
Sep 22, 2023
Randall Eugene Thomas - 54 passed away Friday, September 22, 2023. Next of kin Ruby Juanita Scarbrough (Mother), Martha Parrott (Cousin), Sharon Kay Brummitt (Sister), Melissa "Rose" Tinsley (Fiance'), Step Kids: Brittney England, Breana and Nisa Tinsley. Grandchildren: Brooklyn and Logan England, Lee Parrott (Nephew), Sue Shelton and June Crowe (Aunts), Close Relative (Earl Fox). A call of convenience will...
Jackie Kelley
Sep 22, 2023
Our bodies will return to the dust of the earth, and the breath of life will go back to God, who gave it to us. Ecclesiastes 12:7.
With these words from the Bible, we mourn the passing of Jackie Kelley, who returned to his Heavenly home on September 22, 2023. Jackie was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle,...
Joyce A. White
Sep 22, 2023
Joyce Ann White, 84, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at her home on the family farm on Friday, September 22, 2023. Born on September 12, 1939, to Millard and Eloise White, she was a proud graduate of Gibbs High School. Joyce was a member of Fairview Baptist Church, Corryton. She found joy in tending to her flowers, making quilts, and...
Linda Gail Ogle
Sep 22, 2023
Linda Gail Cox Ogle, age 74 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 22, 2023 at 8:00 AM. Linda was a hairdresser for Triangle Beauty Shop for over 40 years. She was a caregiver to all family members, and will be missed by all.
Preceded in death by husband; Dennis Allen Ogle, parents; James Robert Cox and...
Kimberly Shae Gilbert
Sep 21, 2023
Kimberly (Bailey) Gilbert age 58 years old – member of Valley View Baptist Church. Kim fought a long hard fight with pulmonary fibrosis. She was preceded in death by father; W.E. “Bill” Bailey Sr. and Grandparents. Survived by Husband; Donald Gilbert Sr., son; Donald Gilbert Jr., grandchildren, mother; Ella Bailey, siblings; Billy, Kelly and many family members and friends;...
Sheryl (Sherry) Miller Eldon
Sep 21, 2023
Sheryl (Sherry) Miller Eldon, 69, 01/17/1954 – 09/21/2023
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our beloved mother, sister, daughter, and friend, Sheryl Eldon on September 18th, 2023 at 11:35 PM EST in Knoxville, Tennessee. Several months ago Sherry moved to Knoxville to be closer to her youngest daughter and granddaughter. During that time she was...
Lowell "Chubby" Beeler
Sep 21, 2023
Lowell “Chubby” Beeler, 1944 – 2023, age 79, of Maynardville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday morning, September 21, 2023 with his beloved wife, Sharon, by his side. Chubby was a very gifted musician, receiving his first guitar at the age of 10. In his early teen years, he played with Bobby Washam’s Union County Ramblers regularly, making...
Thelma Jean Owens
Sep 21, 2023
Thelma Jean Owens, age 85 of Heiskell, Tn, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 21, 2023 surrounded by family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Noah and Irene Lowe; sisters, Teresa and Dorothy; brother, Tony, Jimmy, Donnie and Curtis; sons, Nathaniel Jr. and Vincent Owens, and special Treadway family members.
She is survived by her loving...
Jimmie Lee Collins
Sep 19, 2023
Jimmie Lee Collins, 80, of Powell, TN, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2023, in Norris, TN. He was born January 25, 1943, in Claxton. He ran the Claxton Gulf Station for years, then moved to the Clinton Exxon. He also ran a local wrecker service and then worked for Clinton Hwy Wrecker Service alongside his good friend, Rick Carnes. He...
Terry Ray Myers
Sep 19, 2023
Terry Ray Myers, born January 8, 1974 - September 19, 2023, age 49, died peacefully at home Tuesday, September 19, 2023. He enjoyed being outdoors camping and fishing, and doing mechanical work. He was preceded in death by beloved parents, Ruth and Ray Myers; sister, Tammy Rector Bateman; and several aunts, uncles, and grandparents. He is survived by loving wife,...
Gina "Gigi" Kinsey Lokey
Sep 19, 2023
Gina "Gigi" Kinsey Lokey age 48 of Knoxville went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Gigi loved her God given family and her chosen recovery family. The highlight of her day was to FaceTime with her "boogabutt", grandson, Isaiah. She declared daily, "Eric is my love, Jesus is Lord." Gigi loved to...
Vera Mae Beckner
Sep 18, 2023
Vera Mae Howard Beckner, age 87, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 18, 2023. She was a faithful member of Branville Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Beckner; parents, Cicero and Anna Howard; sister, Betty Carr; brothers, Bud, Jimmy and Carl Edward Howard; great grandbaby, Winter.
She is survived by her son...
David Mark Wayland
Sep 18, 2023
David Mark Wayland, age 67, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Chad and Fredda Wayland; brother, John Wayland.
He is survived by several cousins, relatives and friends; and also a special angel in David's life, Ruth Wayland, who has been his special caregiver.
Family and friends will meet on Monday, September...
Roy Richard Moon
Sep 17, 2023
Roy Richard Moon – The man. The life. The legend.
Richard Moon was a loving husband and father, who passed on September 17, 2023, at the age of 80. Born and raised in Knoxville, he was a graduate of Carter High School class of 1961, and went on to serve as a combat medic in the US Army from 1961-1964....
Sherman Anderson Morton
Sep 17, 2023
Sherman Anderson Morton, Sr. “Sammy” age 92 of Corryton went home Sunday, September 17, 2023. He was a member of Fountain City United Methodist Church and the Christian Homebuilders Sunday School Class. Sherman was employed by Y-12 as a machinist then a planner/estimator of over 38 years. The greatest joy for him was taking crippled and burned children to...
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...
