Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Marjorie Holbert
May 29, 2023
Marjorie Holbert went to be with Jesus in Heaven after 83 years on Earth. She was preceded in death by her husband William (Tommy) of more than 60 years. She leaves her son Keith (Cecilia) and daughter Tina as well as a granddaughter and two great grandkids. Marjorie first worked as a seamstress for Standard Knitting Mills....
David C. Staley
May 28, 2023
David Carroll Staley (Pap), age 64 of Luttrell, TN, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Park West Medical Center surrounded by his family.
David proudly served in the U.S. Army for 4 years. David was employed at Lafollette Housing and a member of Mountain View Church of God, and was attending Crossroads Church of God.
Preceded in...
Crystal Elane Cummings
May 26, 2023
Crystal Elane Cummings, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend to many, unexpectedly passed away on Friday May 26th.
Crystal is survived by her mother Sheila Cummings, her father Harlan Cummings, her son Cody Cummings and daughter-in-law Nicole, her son Cory Cummings and her daughter-in-law Becca, her grandchildren Jason and Everett, and her partner Derrek Meres. It is with a bittersweet conviction...
Ricky Lewis
May 26, 2023
Ricky Lynn Lewis age 54 passed away peacefully at UT Hospital Friday May 26, 2023. He was a well known painter by trade.
He is preceded in death by his Mother Brenda K. McNeal, grandmother Hazel Walsh, grandparents Ben & Leona Lewis, grandson Bryson Hoover. Uncles Carl Lewis, J. T. White, Dennis Dunn. Nephew Jason Lewis.
He...
Tabitha Morgan Jones
May 26, 2023
Tabitha Morgan Cunningham Jones, age 34, went to be with the Lord Friday, May 26, 2023. She enjoyed spending her time gardening. She was very witty, creative, passionate, and an artistic person. She was a blessing to her family and loved her children dearly. Her laugh and smile will always be remembered.
She was preceded in death by grandfathers...
Brandy Marie Morgan
May 26, 2023
Brandy Marie Morgan, age 31, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023. She loved being with her friends and family. She had a heart of gold. She was preceded in death by beloved mother, Lisa Yvonne Helmick; cousin, Cierra Matthews; and grandfather Ralph Atkins. She is survived by loving children, Jakharri and Braylynn; grandmother, Peggy Atkins; aunts, Misty, Christy, and Dana;...
Ernesto Eliseo Vigil
May 26, 2023
Ernesto E. Vigil, age 75, of Maynardville, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 at North Knoxville Medical Center.
He was an ordained minister who loved preaching the gospel. Ernest was a Veteran of the United States Army.
He was preceded in death by parents, Jose and Celia Vigil; grandson, Trevel Jordan; siblings, JR Vigil, Louise Vigil, Rudy Vigil,...
Matthew Dean Cantrell
May 24, 2023
Matthew Dean Cantrell, age 37 of Knoxville, TN died unexpectedly on May 24th, 2023. He is preceded in death by his father; Jeffery E. Cantrell, Father in law; Mike Milks, Grandparents; Ray Nell Stewart and C.N. Buddy Crockett, Rita Tindell.He is survived by his wife; Lori Cantrell, Children; Gavin, Blaine, Keegan Cantrell; Mother; Nan Cantrell, Siblings; Nick (Tiffany and Audrey...
Betty June Vibbard
May 23, 2023
Betty June Modglin Sneed Vibbard passed on after a lengthy illness on May 23, 2023. Betty was born in Bluford, Illinois on November 24, 1931 to the late George W. Modglin and Mamie Baker Modglin. She was raised as one of ten children, excelling in high school sports. She earned a teaching degree from SIU/Carbondale and began her teaching career...
James L. Newcomb Sr.
May 23, 2023
James L. Newcomb, Sr. age 77 of South Knoxville, passed away 5:58 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Fort Sander's Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church, retired from KCDC after 18 years of service, and a U.S. Army veteran serving in Vietnam. Preceded in death by parents; Gladys and Charlie Newcomb, sister, Marjorie Newcomb....
David F. Johnson
May 23, 2023
David F. Johnson, age 65 of Corryton, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.
David was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. David had a love for truck driving for 39 years. He will be missed dearly by many people.
He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Johnson; brother, Ray Johnson; brother-in-law,...
Gregory Eugene Murphy
May 21, 2023
Gregory Eugene Murphy, 53 of Knoxville passed away at Tennova North in Powell on Sunday May 21, 2023. He was preceded in death by his Father, Virgil Murphy; Brothers, Michael Franklin Phillips (Mikey), Rodney Quinn Murphy; Sister, Penny Darlene Johnson; & Stepfather, Michael Phillips. He is survived by his Wife of 22 years, Tammy Murphy; Daughters, Ashley (Tony), Brianna (Josh),...
Robert "Bob" L. O'Dell
May 21, 2023
Robert “Bob” L. O’Dell, age 78 of Knoxville, earned his wings with a broken heart on May 21, 2023. He was of the Baptist faith. Bob retired from Norfolk Southern Railway and was a member of the Moose Lodge, the Eagles, and the Masons, as well as, a Vietnam veteran. He was best known for dressing as Santa every year...
Patricia Harness
May 20, 2023
Patricia “Denise” Harness, age 44 of Knoxville, passed peacefully surrounded by her close family.
Preceded in death by loving grandparents Phillip and Mary Kitts, Grandfather Earl Conner, Grandmother Hazel Connor.
Survived by James Rene Conner, Carley Conner and Shelby Harness, Husband James Harness, Parents Rick and Nancy Conner, Sister Kimberly Conner, Nephew John Parton, and many other caring extended...
Rachel Lynn Bumgarner
May 20, 2023
Rachel Bumgarner 04/03/1990-05/20/2023. On May 20th, Rachel Lynn Bumgarner, treasured daughter, sister, and friend, passed away at the age of 33 years. Rachel was born and raised in Cartersville, Georgia and earned a degree in Anthropology from the University of Georgia, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. Her passion for travel and exploration led her to the...
Mabel Lois Guignard
May 20, 2023
Mabel Lois Guignard, age 94 of Maynardville, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord, Saturday, May 20, 2023. She was member of Halls Christian Church.
Mabel is preceded in death by her parents Charles and Elise Schaumburg, husband Carl Guignard, siblings; Phillip Schaumburg, Charlotte Guignard, and Herburt Schaumburg. She is survived by her daughters Lois Bruner and Joan Proffitt,...
Lisa Adkins
May 19, 2023
Lisa L Adkins, age 59 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 19, 2023.
A cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, she will be missed by many. Lisa never met a stranger. She wore her heart on her sleeve and was always kind and giving to anyone in need. Her...
Dennis Carson Wilkerson Sr.
May 19, 2023
Dennis Carson Wilkerson, 69, of Corryton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on May 18, 2023. He was preceded in death by his son Dennis Carson, Jr., his parents Carson and LaVerne Wilkerson, and his sisters Cindy Bryant and Kathy Rowden. He leaves behind his wife, Martha Spitzer; his children, Jessie, Jud, and Tess; his daughter- and sons-in-law Heather, Brian,...
Catherine Marie Anderson
May 18, 2023
Catherine Marie Reno Anderson, born in Sanford, Tennessee on November 30, 1932, passed away peacefully at her home in Powell, Tennessee on May 18, 2023 at the age of 90.
A graduate of Bearden High School, Marie worked as a receptionist and dental assistant for her husband, Dr. Anderson, the love of her life.
Preceded in death by her...
Rodney H. Snyder
May 18, 2023
Rodney H. Snyder went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He retired from Alcoa Aluminum Company, where he worked for 40 years, and was a member of the 25 year club. He played the bass for the family gospel group...
