Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Nancy De Jesus Lopez
May 11, 2023
Nancy B. De Jesus Lopez, age 42, from Humacao, Puerto Rico, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023. A receiving of friends will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM with a service to follow officiated by Rev. Stephan Gardner. Online condolences may be made at mynattfh.com.
Nancy B. De Jesus Lopez, edad 42,...
Madison Wade Simcox
May 10, 2023
Madison Wade Simcox, of Knoxville Tennessee, was born October 30, 1995 in Winston Salem North Carolina, went home in the embrace of his Savior Jesus Christ Wednesday, May 10. 2023. Preceded in death by his grandfather Donald Ogburn, grandmother Rebecca Ogburn, his father, Kevin Simcox. He is survived by his parents Susan (Tony Koontz), Richelle Simcox, siblings Amber Hindenburg...
Paul E. Galyon, Jr.
May 10, 2023
Paul E. Galyon, age 86, was carried to his Heavenly home by his angels after a long illness.
He was jeweler and owner of Galyon Jewelers until he retired. Paul enjoyed watching sports and officiating football, baseball and softball for 25 years. He organized a monthly get-together of his classmates from the class of 1950-1951 from Smithwood Grammar School. He...
Earl Wayne Hoskins
May 10, 2023
Earl Wayne Hoskins, age 72, of Knoxville went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Earl worked with the US Postal Service for 35 years. He loved the Lord and was a devoted member of New Victory Baptist Church. Although we will miss him, we take great comfort in knowing we will see him again. Earl is...
Mike D Fox
May 10, 2023
Mike D. Fox, age 66, of Corryton, TN went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. He was a member of Anchor Holds Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents Samuel and Marie Fox, and his baby girls Jennifer Fox and Samantha (Toby) Fox.
He is survived by his beloved wife Mary Fox, daughter Rachel;...
Rogers B Smith Jr
May 9, 2023
Rogers Burchelle Smith, Jr., age 76, of Knoxville, TN, gained his angel wings on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Rogers loved to work on cars and fishing. He was a Marine veteran.
Preceded in death by parents, Rogers Smith, Sr. and Ruth Smith; brother, J.D. Smith; sister, Rogina Smith
Survived by wife, Ann Smith; children, Tammy (Kenny) Comerford, Amber (Scott)...
Edward Steven Clevenger
May 9, 2023
Rev. Edward Steven Clevenger age 68 of Knoxville, went to be with the Jesus on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at his home with his wife by his side. Member of Bethany Baptist Church and retired from Trucking Transportation after 20 years of service. He was a veteran of the VietNam Conflict serving in the United States Marine Corps. He was...
Gerald Edward Brock
May 8, 2023
Gerald Edward Brock died peacefully at his home in Knoxville on May 8, 2023. He was born onJune 30, 1935, to Harley and Irene Ramsey Brock, in the Lonsdale community. He graduatedfrom Rule High School in 1953. After graduating, Jerry joined the United States Marine Corps.He returned home to Knoxville after the end of his term of service. Shortly thereafter,...
Ruth Almeda Bruner
May 8, 2023
Ruth Almeda Bruner, born 18 April 1937, passed away peacefully at her home.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, James Reuben Bruner (Bud); father, Rufus Massengill; mother, Roxie Almeda Massengill; sisters, Louise, Gola May, Sharon; brothers, David and Charles (Shorty).
She is survived by her children, James (Jr.) and wife Lois, Darrell and wife...
Mary Irene Hicks
May 8, 2023
Mary Irene Hicks, 82, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 8, 2023. She was born September 14, 1940, in Knoxville, the daughter of the late William and Lydia Wright. She was the middle child of 9 siblings and the last to pass. In 1961, she married Raymond Harless Hicks, the late. Mary is survived by...
Nancy Westerhold Burgess
May 6, 2023
Nancy Westerhold Burgess, age 71, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 6, 2023. She was of the Baptist faith. Graduate from Fulton High School in 1969. She led a successful life where she accomplished whatever she wanted to do. She was preceded in death by beloved sister, Linda Westerhold; parents, Chuck Westerhold and Helen Julian; and...
Alvin Curtis DeFord
May 6, 2023
De Ford, “Bud” Alvin Curtis - passed away May 6, 2023 peacefully at home in his 91st year. He was a long time member of Smithwood Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife the love of his life “Bonnie” Hall De Ford, parents Charles and Helen De Ford, and sister Thelma Wilkerson. He is survived by son...
Rosalie Garcia
May 6, 2023
Rosalie Garcia, age 84, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, May 6, 2023. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved her family dearly. She was preceded in death by beloved daughter Elida Garcia, and sons Frankie Trujeque and Trini Rivera. She is survived by loving husband, Mauro Garcia Jr.; daughters, Rose Garcia, Marla Garcia, Katherine Garcia, and...
Ethel Mae Lett
May 6, 2023
Ethel M. Jeffries Lett, age 98, born 09/29/1924, died 05/06/2023. She was a long-time member of Gillespie Ave. Baptist Church where she served faithfully in the church nursery and the church choir. She was preceded in death by beloved parents, Elmer S. Jeffries and Deborah C. Jeffries; step-mother Nanny B. Jeffries; step-father in-law Ed and mother in-law Edrei Smelcer; father...
Patrick Matthew Meighan
May 5, 2023
Patrick Matthew Meighan, 55, died suddenly at home on May 5, 2023. Born on August 20, 1967, he was a 1985 graduate of Halls High School and attended the University of Tennessee before joining American Airlines where he worked for 32 years before retiring. He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph C. Meighan, Jr. as well as his...
Lauranita Fugate Young
May 5, 2023
Lauranita Fugate-Young, of Knoxville, age, 75 passed away peacefully at her on May 5, 2023, at her home.
Lauranita was a graduate from Flushing High School, in New York City. She born to the late James Author Fugate and Beverly Tyree. She moved to Knoxville, Tennessee at an early age to be closer to her family. She worked at...
Jamie Geraldine Gibby
May 5, 2023
Jamie Geraldine Gibby, age 36, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023.
She was a West High Rebel.
Preceded in death by her father, James (Jimmy) Gibby, Jr.; papaw, Richard Bowlin; uncle, Jay Gibby.
Survived by her extraordinary children, Jennifer, Haley and Jed (Bubba).
“Our beautiful mom has gained her wings and is no longer suffering. Just...
Jackie C. Butler
May 5, 2023
Jackie C. Butler, age 89, or Corryton, TN, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023.
Jackie was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church, graduated Gibbs High School, attended UT-Knoxville, worked at Robert Shaw and retired from TVA and Jackie & Terri’s Collectibles.
He is preceded in death by parents, Thurman and Bernice Butler; wife, Nova (Terri) Butler; sons, Tim...
Amber Rudd
May 4, 2023
Amber Leona Rudd age 24 of Knoxville passed away on Thursday May 4th 2023. She is preceded in death by Papabear James Campbell and Nanna Denise Campbell.
She is survived by her Mom Amanda Hodge, Sister Rebeca, Brother Cody, Daughter Leah Jane, Cousins Kaylie and Alex, aunt, Freda Campbell, niece Hollie Uncles Paul, Joey and Richard, Best friend Bethany,...
Sharon Kay Taylor
May 4, 2023
Sharon Kay Taylor, age 68, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023.
Preceded in death by parents, Ray and Mary Murphy; Ex-husband, Lawrence Arthur Taylor; daughter, Amanda Kay Taylor
Survived by daughter, Jessica Taylor; grandchildren, James Lawrence Taylor and Bella Pearl Taylor; brothers, Steve Murphy and Michael Murphy; several other family members and friends.
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