Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
William Troy Ledford
May 18, 2020
William “Bill” Troy Ledford, Jr., age 74 of Corryton, passed away unexpectedly May 18, 2020. Bill was a retired plumber, pipefitter, local 102, and a big Tennessee Vols fan. He also loved his 2 girls, Maggie and Sadie. Preceded in death by father William Troy Ledford, Sr., mother Donnie Louise Perkins Ledford, and sister Ella JoAnn Ledford. Survived by wife...
Paul Eugene Moore
May 18, 2020
Paul Eugene Moore passed away on May 18, 2020, while surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer . Preceded in death by parents Albert and Lily Mae Moore; brother James (Jim) Moore; daughter Michelle Weaver; son Mark Moore; great granddaughters Ashlynn Butler and Madilynn Moore. Survived by beloved wife of 61 years Norma Moore; precious furbaby Ellie;...
Jean F Freshour
May 18, 2020
Jean Frazier Freshour, 98 years of age, died on May 18, 2020 in Miami, FL. She was born on May 5, 1922, in Loudon County, Tennessee, to Alva and Nell Whittle Frazier. She married her childhood sweetheart Clarence A. Freshour in 1946, and they had two children, a son, Stephen and a daughter, Donna. They were married nearly 67 years...
Wilma Ruth Linn
May 17, 2020
LINN, WILMA RUTH – Age 88 went to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 17, 2020. Wilma was born February 4, 1932 in Union, Kentucky. She was of the Protestant faith. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years David, her brother Gayle, and parents Harry and Anna Huff. She proudly leaves behind sons Mark Linn...
James Paul Thompson
May 17, 2020
James Paul Thompson, Sr. passed away at his home Sunday, May 17, 2020. James was born on his family farm December 2, 1928 to parents Paul and Mary Thompson. He and his wife, Opal were high school sweethearts who recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. He spent his life farming the family dairy farm. James was very active in the...
Roger Frost
May 16, 2020
Roger Wayne Frost, age 59, of Andersonville left his earthly body to be home with the Lord on Saturday, May 16, 2020. Roger was a kind and loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. We love him dearly and miss him deeply. His memory will live in our hearts forever as we have comfort in knowing that he is...
Jane Craig Lewis
May 15, 2020
Jane Craig Lewis, of Powell, went to be with the Lord on May 15th from natural causes at the age of 83. She was born in Knoxville, TN. She is a graduate of Mars Hill High School and Southern College of Pharmacy. She was a pharmacist at Walgreens for over 20 years and she was a blessing to many people...
Michael Lee Braden
May 15, 2020
Michael L. Braden, 71, of Maynardville, TN, died at Tennova North Medical Center on May 15, 2020. Michael was a kind and humble man who was devoted to his family. He was salutatorian of the Horace Maynard HS class of 1967 and worked for 40 years at Rock Tenn. Mike is survived by his mother, Oleva Maddox Braden; sister, Sandra...
Emmerdell Lester
May 13, 2020
Emmerdell Lester, age 95 went to spend a glorious eternity with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was a long- time member of Milan Baptist Church in Maynardville, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband Phillip Lester, daughter and son-in-law Barbara and Clifford Ingram, parents Thurman and Eller Hill, sisters, June Sexton, Betty Mingee, Pina Keller, Dottie...
Nancy Jane Thomas
May 12, 2020
Nancy Jane (Hartgrove) Thomas, age 61, of North Knoxville passed away as 1:58am on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. Member of North Knoxville Baptist Church. She enjoyed camping, riding motorcycles, and being an artist. Preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Ella Hartgrove. Survived by her son, Frank Farmer, the light of her life,...
Patricia Louise Ensor
May 12, 2020
Patricia L. (Shipe) Ensor, age 83, of Knoxville was called to her heavenly home on May 12th 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband Fritz Ensor, mother and father Thomas and Agnes Shipe, brothers Thomas, Deadrick, Joseph and Reverend Robert Shipe, son Buddy Landel and granddaughter Kolby Landel. She leaves behind daughter Lou Anne Smith and son Gregory...
Mary Elizabeth Brewster
May 11, 2020
Mary Brewster, 96, of Gallatin, TN, (formerly of Knoxville), went to heaven on Monday, May 11, 2020. Mary was born to the late Charles Inman Etherton and Carrie Louisa Etherton on March 2nd, 1924 in Knox County. She was sister to the late Pauline Cox and Charles "Tud" Etherton. Mary graduated from Halls High School where she achieved the honors...
Kathy L. Sellers
May 11, 2020
Kathy L. Sellers, age 66, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on May 11, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother Jim Andes. She is survived by her sons Carl Sellers, Danny (Jacqueline) Sellers; sons Danny Sellers, Jr. (fiancé Destiny Huling and son Bradley), Dylan Sellers, and Brandon Sellers, and daughter Christa Sellers;...
Cynthia Sue Knight
May 11, 2020
Cynthia Knight, age 50, of Knoxville, Tn went to be with the Lord on May 11, 2020. She is preceded in death by her father Frank Phelps. She is survived by Daughter Chelsea Hanson (Stephen), Son Bryan Knight (Taylor), Grandchildren; Kyleigh, Levi, and Kingston, and her Husband of 32 years David Knight. The family will be having a private service...
Ruth Ann Whitaker
May 10, 2020
Ruth Ann Whitaker, age 61, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord May 10, 2020. Ruth had a passion for teaching. Her career began 38 years ago in Sandusky, Ohio. Most recently she enjoyed teaching second grade at Brickey-McCloud Elementary School, where she will be greatly missed. Ruth was preceded in death by parents, James W. & Mary E....
Joseph Neeley
May 10, 2020
Joseph “Joe” Norman Neeley, age 60, of Knoxville passed away on May 10, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Neeley and Geraldine Russel. He is survived by his children, Cassie (Barry) Hylton, Patrick (Jessie Connaster) Neeley, Isaac (Andrea Kirkpatrick) Keith, and sisters Kathy Long, Vanessa Gumke, and Mitzi Montooth, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. There...
Wanda Geraldine Kitts
May 10, 2020
Wanda G. Kitts, age 72, of Corryton, Tn went to be with the Lord on Sunday May 10, 2020. Wanda was a hairdresser for 48 years and was employed for years at Fully Alive Salon. She was preceded in death by Husband Richard Kitts (The love of her life), and Parents Carl and Mary Fancher. She is survived by her...
Charles F. Stansell
May 10, 2020
Charles F. Stansell “Charlie” was born to the late John F. Stansell and Eloise Toth Stansell on April 8, 1943 in Greenville, South Carolina. He moved to Knoxville in 1972 and brought the Baskin-Robbins franchise to Fountain City in 1979. Later he began his Auto D-Tail and Alloy Wheel Repair businesses from which he retired in 2018. He loved motorcycle...
Timothy "Tim" W. Kitts
May 8, 2020
Timothy W. “Tim” Kitts, age 58, of Knoxville, TN passed away May 8, 2020 surrounded by his family. He fought the good fight and finished the race while keeping his faith. Tim was a loving son, father, brother, uncle, and friend. Not to mention, an amazing “Pepaw” to his only grandson, Barrett. Tim made a lasting impression on everyone he...
