Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Jewell Faye Rand
Feb 23, 2019
Jewell Faye Rand age 81 of Powell went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 23, 2019. She was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church and taught pre-school in the Powell community for over 30 years. She was an avid Tennessee Vol fan and a longtime member of the Volunteer Street Rod Association. She passed with her...
Carolyn Sue Loy
Feb 23, 2019
Carolyn S. Loy, age 75, of Knoxville passed away on February 23, 2019. Preceded by daughter Kimberly Loy. Survived by son Johnny Lee Loy Jr.; granddaughter Laura Ganskow (Blake); great grand Mya & Robert Ganskow. Family will receive friends at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel on Tuesday February 26, 2019 from 6:00-8:00pm with a service to follow at 8:00pm....
Orphia Euzella Ford
Feb 23, 2019
Orphia Euzella Widner Ford, born May 13, 1922 in Knox County passed away February 23, 2019. She was a Girl Scout leader for several years and worked at Miller’s Dept. Store in downtown Knoxville. She belonged to Lilly Grove Church in Claiborne County. Preceded in death by the love of her life and husband of 64 years Alvia Ford –...
Ruby Johnson
Feb 22, 2019
Ruby Elizabeth Brooks (King) Johnson died peacefully at home on February 22, 2019, surrounded by loved ones. Ruby was born August 22, 1923 in Ewing, VA to the late Eli Melbourne Brooks and Mary Gertrude Crumley Brooks. Ruby was employed with Standard Knitting Mills for over 25 years. She loved her Lord and was a loving mother. Preceded in death...
Scott Edward Hammond
Feb 22, 2019
Scott Edward Hammond, age 52, passed away on February 22, 2019. Scott was saved in 1984 at Mt Harmony Baptist Church in Heiskell, Tennessee. He was a member of Mount Paron Baptist Church in Jacksboro, Tennessee. Preceded in death by father Edward Hammond; brothers Phillip Terry Hammond and Kenny Hammond; sister Sherry Lynette and nephew Christopher Hammond. Survived by wife...
Terry Lee Liford
Feb 22, 2019
Terry Lee Liford, age 52, passed away February 22, 2019. He was an avid fisherman and a member of Douglas Anglers Bass Club. Preceded in death by mother Mary Liford and brother James A. Liford. Survived by daughters Amanda Jones, Stephanie Delaney and Alyssa Braden; son Cody Seals; several grandchildren and special granddaughter Hailey Ingram; father Jim O. Liford; sister...
Wanda Jane Hurst
Feb 21, 2019
Wanda Freshour Hurst went home to be with her heavenly father on February 21, 2019. She was a member of Pratts Chapel Baptist Church in Knoxville, and currently attended Hansard’s Chapel United Methodist in Union County. Preceded in death by parents Lillian and John Freshour; husband Horace Hurst; son Bill Hurst; daughter Sandy Johnson; son-in-law Jess Johnson; and brothers Jim,...
Billy Thomas Corum
Feb 21, 2019
Billy Thomas Corum (“Little Bill”), 80, of Luttrell, TN, made his final victory lap on February 21, 2019, surrounded by his loving family, after a one-year battle with cancer. “Little Bill” was a crowd favorite at many southeastern dirt and asphalt tracks during his racing career that began in the 1950’s. He won countless feature events and track championships in...
Mary Carolyn Childress
Feb 21, 2019
Mary Carolyn Childress, age 84 of East Knoxville, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 at her home. She attended Buffat Heights Baptist Church. She was a long- time employee of Supreme Contracting. She was the daughter of the late Carl and Frances Whitt, Proceeded in death by Jack Childress. Survived by brothers; Ronnie (Phyllis) Whitt, Tom (Jo) Whitt, and Steve...
Iris Fayne Booker Davis
Feb 20, 2019
Mrs. Iris Fayne Booker Wolfenbarger Davis — age 95, of Knoxville, departed this earth to be with her Heavenly Father on February 20, 2019 at Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab Center. She was a long-time and oldest living member of Walridge Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Ethie Booker and her step¬mother Stella...
Daniel Glenn Cassady
Feb 19, 2019
Daniel Glenn Cassady, age 76, of Knoxville, passed away on February 19, 2019. He was a member of Sharon Baptist Church for 47 years. He worked at Screen Art for over twenty years. He loved to play the dulcimer. Daniel will always be remembered for his willingness to help anyone in need. Daniel is preceded in death by parents Joseph...
Dorothy Marie Headrick
Feb 19, 2019
Dorothy “Dottie” Headrick, age 73, of Knoxville, went to be with her loving husband Ralph on February 19, 2019. She was a Christian woman who loved taking care of her family and others. Preceded in death by loving husband Ralph Headrick; brother Bill Atchley; and great grandchild Karter Headrick. She is survived by her children Tina (Rickey) Widner, Penny (Travis)...
Abbie Joan Perry Payne
Feb 16, 2019
Abbie Joan Perry Payne, age 77, passed away February 16, 2019. She was born and raised in Cleveland, Tennessee. Abbie was a beloved sister, who loved to talk to anyone she met. She loved animals and loved her family the most. She will be terribly missed. Preceded in death by husband Randall Payne and parents Lola May and Raymond Perry....
Leonidas V. Georgakopoulos
Feb 16, 2019
Leonidas V. Georgakopoulos age 63 of Knoxville passed away on February 16, 2019. A receiving of friends will be held from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, with the funeral service to follow at noon at Saint George Greek Orthodox Church with Rev. Fr. Anthony Stratis officiating; with a graveside service to follow at Bells Campground...
Ariadne Connie Brown
Feb 16, 2019
Ariadne Connie Brown “Ari”, age 11 months, of Knoxville, went to be in her Father’s loving arms on February 16, 2019. Words cannot describe the joy and love our baby had for everyone and for us. Her baby kisses and hugs were so powerful, all you could do was smile and hold her close. She was called a super baby...
Rosamary G. Elmore
Feb 15, 2019
Rosamary G. Elmore, age 61, passed away February 15, 2019. She was a loving mother. She enjoyed spending time with her family, going to estate sales, and collecting Elvis memorabilia. Preceded in death by husband Buck Elmore, son Roger Strange, and brother Russell Logston. Survived by sons Keith Strange (Shannon) and Michael Strange, grandchildren Maddison Strange, Kelsey, Courtney, Brittney, and...
Dorothy Haynes
Feb 15, 2019
Dorothy Hancock Haynes, of 7752 Cranley Road, Powell, died at home on February 15, 2019. Mrs. Haynes was born on September 14, 1927 near New Zion, Clarendon County, SC, daughter of Marion and Minnie Evans. She lived most of her life in Kingstree, SC where she, along with her late husband, Junius "Buster" Hancock, owned and operated Hancock's Restaurant for...
Edith Maxine Warren
Feb 14, 2019
Maxine Wood Warren, age 92, passed away February 14th, 2019. For decades she was a member of Central Baptist Church Fountain City. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and Sunday School Class. She was a bookkeeper for many years for Jewel Tea Company. All who knew her will remember a kind, fun loving person with a very...
Linda Sue Grable
Feb 14, 2019
Linda Sue Grable, age 72, of Halls passed away suddenly at 7:49pm Thursday, February 14, 2019 at the family home. She was a retired head custodian from Halls High School. She spent her retirement taking care of her family, grandbabies, and fur babies. She was diagnosed with Glioblastoma in Nov. 2017 and fought a brave valiant fight. She stayed positive...
Ella Ruth Keaton
Feb 13, 2019
Ella "Ruth" Sheckels Keaton, age 90, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 13, 2019. A loving and devoted wife, mother and Mimi. Ruth loved gardening, cooking and UT Sports, especially the Lady Vols and softball. She was preceded in death by husband of 53 years Earl D. Keaton; father Dewey Sheckels; mother Nettie Hansard;...
