Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Freddie Ann Edwards
Mar 22, 2020
Freddie Ann McElhaney Rosenbaum Edwards, 9/28/1937 - 3/22/2020, passed away Sunday morning at Fort Sanders Regional Medical center. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Mary McElhaney. She was a graduate of Fulton High School And a member of Washington Pike Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her brother Bill and David McElhaney and husband of 28 years...
Sandra Anne Hunley
Mar 22, 2020
Sandra Anne Hunley, age 76, of Knoxville, Tn passed away March 22, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Hunley and daughter, Deborah. She is survived by her sons; Mark, Pat, Kenny, and Ricky, daughters-in-law; Chrissi and Michelle. Special thanks to Jill and Lester Hedrick. Sandra was a longtime employee of Tennessee Florist Supply. Family and friends...
Virgil Leroy Burchfield
Mar 22, 2020
Virgil Leroy Burchfield, 60 years of age, passed away March 22, 2020 from cancer at his home in Kennesaw, GA. He was a genius at computers, loved all types of music (especially choir music), and a great handyman of home repairs. He lived life to the very end. He attended Clinton High School and Sprayberry High School. He was also...
Richard Julian Ensley
Mar 21, 2020
Richard Julian Ensley, Sr., age 71, of Knoxville TN, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Rick will always be remembered for his commitment and love for horses and his witty sense of humor. He is preceded in death by his son Richard Julian Ensley, Jr., his grandson Cody Ensley, Brothers Mike, Ron and Jan Ensley, Father Joe Ensley, and...
Anna Ruth Henderson
Mar 21, 2020
Anna Ruth Kitts Marshall Henderson, age 90, slipped away peacefully to her Heavenly home on March 21, 2020. She was a longtime member of Temple Baptist Church of Fountain City, where she was the organist until her health declined. She began playing the piano in church at the age of 16, and became the pianist for several churches throughout her...
Samuel Clark Newman
Mar 21, 2020
Samuel “Sam” C. Newman age 81 of Knoxville passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020. He worked 40 plus years in the sporting goods business, with Athletic House, Adidas and Russell Athletic where he was known as "Mr. Russell". He was an active member of Emerald Avenue United Methodist Church and the Crusaders Sunday School Class. He was an avid UT...
Barbara Lynn Bean
Mar 19, 2020
Barbara Lynn Wilburn Bean, passed from this life to her eternal life with her Lord, Jesus Christ, on March 19, 2020. She was married to Leo William Bean for 72 years and 15 days before he passed on November 16th, 2019. She was the kindest, most loving and nurturing mother, wife, sister, grandmother and great grandmother anyone could ever ask...
Paul Edward Robinson
Mar 18, 2020
Paul Edward Robinson age 78 of Knoxville passed away March 18, 2020. Preceded in death by parents Horace and Flora Robinson, first wife Peggy and second wife Mary, sister Frances, brothers James, Bill, Charlie, Gary and John. Survivors, children Paula, Rebecca and Jeannie, special grandson, Danny Byrge, grandchildren, David, Peggy, Michelle, Eddie and Patrick, several great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins...
Virgil Hutsel Peters
Mar 18, 2020
Virgil Hutsel Peters Jr., born September 16, 1925, passed away March 18, 2020 at the age of 94 at Tennova North Hospital. He was a member of Oakwood Primitive Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by parents Virgil and Sarah Mullins Peters, 5 brothers, and 4 sisters. Survived by devoted wife of 30 years Myrl Peters, sons Steve (Sheila),...
Virginia Ingram
Mar 17, 2020
Virginia “Ginny” Ingram, age 85 of Knoxville, passed away March 17, 2020. A graduate of Fulton High School. She will be remembered for her love and wisdom. We carry her in our hearts forever. She is preceded in death by parents John and Lucy Cornett and husband Bill Ingram. Survived by her children Rosa Wallace, Clint Ingram and wife Melissa,...
Jack Holt
Mar 16, 2020
Jack Holt, age 87 of Powell, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 at the family home. Member of Tower Heights Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: daughter Barbara Hensley, grandson Cory Holt. Survived by: loving wife of 68 years, Dorothy Yarber Holt, daughters Kathy (Charles) Hancock and Mary (Robert) Solomon, sons Ronnie (Nancy) Holt and Jackie Holt, grandchildren: June, Heather,...
Rebecca Hubbs
Mar 15, 2020
Becky Christine Hubbs, of Powell, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020. She was a hard worker and enjoyed her job at Vella’s Jewelry. She loved her 3 dogs: Riley, Chancey, and Felony. She was a loving mother and wife. She is preceded in death by parents NannyMaw and Henry Ray, sister-in-law Sheila Ray, husband James Hubbs, and lifelong friend Susanne...
Brenda Joyce Haun
Mar 15, 2020
Brenda Joyce Harvey Haun On Sunday, March 15, 2020, Brenda Joyce Harvey Haun, loving daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother went to be with Jesus at the age of 73, on the same day her daddy passed forty years earlier. Brenda was born on December 11, 1946 in Knoxville, TN to Elmer and Zelma Ruth Harvey. She had three beautiful children...
Linda Louise Clark
Mar 15, 2020
Linda Louise Clark, age 78, of Knoxville, TN passed away March 15, 2020. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister and a faithful member of the Spring Place Presbyterian Church on Loves Creek Road. She was preceded in death by parents, Ernest & Louise LeCoultre, sister, Ann Boruff, former husband, George Langston Clark, and companion Jim Vincent Lacey. Survivors...
Billie Johnston Jeffries
Mar 15, 2020
Billie Johnston Jeffries, age 90, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord March 15, 2020. She was a member of City View Baptist Church. She joined in Heaven her “Daddy”, Earnest, mother, Febry, sister, Ann, and great grandson Declan George Matthias. Survivors include children, Jean Potter, Nancy Puckett and husband William, and George Jeffries and wife Christi, grandchildren, Brittany...
Michael A. Martin
Mar 13, 2020
Michael A. Martin, age 59, passed away March 13, 2020. He is survived by wife Tracy Martin, children Amanda, Ben, and Adam Martin, 8 grandchildren, siblings Brenda Lajaski (Chicago), Dean and Sabrina Martin, Linda Merritt, David Martin, Susan and Carl Daugherty (all of Knoxville). Family and friends will meet 9:15am Thursday, March 19, 2020, at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery for...
Melaina Dawn Trawally
Mar 13, 2020
Melaina Dawn Chitwood Trawally, age 42, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord March 13, 2020. A native of Scott County, Oneida area, Melaina always cared for and put others before herself. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, and friend. She was also very independent and would do anything for her children. She was preceded in death...
Leslie M. Kennedy
Mar 12, 2020
Leslie M. Kennedy, age 80 of Maynardville, passed away March 12, 2020. Les served honorably in the Air Force, retiring after 20 years as a SSGT E5. Les worked in the Air Force as a Telecommunications Supervisor and retired after several years with the U.S. Postal Service. Preceded in death by parents and two brothers. Survivors include, children Anita Foy...
Nora Sharon Massengill
Mar 11, 2020
Nora Sharon Massengill age 69 of East Knoxville passed away 3:12 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at her home. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by parents Rufus and Roxie Massengill; Sisters Louise Cooper and Gola Zetrouer; Brothers Charles “Shorty” Massengill and David Massengill. Survivors include Sisters Ruth Bruner and Beverly Varner, numerous nieces and nephews. The...
