Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
William Ralph Mink
Dec 8, 2018
William Ralph Mink went home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2018. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving wife Peggy of 58 years and his children after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Ralph was born on October 23, 1938 to Buford and Addie Mink from New Tazewell, Tennessee. He attended Hiwassee College...
Lisa Breeden Napier
Dec 6, 2018
Lisa Breeden Napier, age 48 of Knoxville, passed away December 6, 2018. She attended American Baptist Church and a volunteer with KPIF. She loved her family and friends, especially her children, who were her whole world. Preceded in death by nephew Kaine Breeden, uncle Tony and several other relatives. Survived by loving husband Jeff Napier, children Brandy Breeden, Jessica “Twin”...
Roy Anderson
Dec 6, 2018
Keith "Roy" Anderson departed this life on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at UT Medical Center. He was a member of Rocky Dale Baptist Church, Gibbs Historical Society, Union Co. Historical Society and Corryton Lodge #321. Preceded in death by son Mike. Survived by wife Wanda, daughters Laura Vandergriff (Randy), Jennifer Myers (fiance Scott King), daughter-in-law Diane, brother and 2 sisters,...
Joseph H. Allison
Dec 6, 2018
Joseph “Buddy” H. Allison, Jr., age 86, of Halls, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Joseph retired from the Martin Marietta Y-12 Plant. He was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church, the Silvertones Senior Adult Choir and the Chancel Choir. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Ruby...
Leona J. Lankford
Dec 6, 2018
Leona J. Lankford, age 88, of Corryton, passed away on December 6, 2018. She was a member of Friendly Chapel Baptist Church. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her family and her faith were the most important things in her life. Leona was preceded in death by husband Grant Lankford; and son Stanley Lankford. She is...
Bobbie Diane Scott
Dec 5, 2018
Bobbie "Diane" Scott, age 64, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed on December 5, 2018. She has a strong faith in the Lord. She is preceded in death by mother Francis Adams, father Bobby Adams, brother Tony Adams, and nephew Rocky Adams. Survived by husband of 50 years Robert Scott, brother Michael Adams, daughters Angie Ellis and Tammy Scott, sons Robert and...
Marissa Lynn Vandergriff
Dec 5, 2018
Marissa Lynn Vandergriff age 30 of Fountain City, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at University of Tennessee Medical Center. Marissa was a merchandiser with Frito Lay Company, she loved motorcycle riding and the mountains. Survivors; husband, Luke Vandergriff. Daughters; Paisley and Abygail McMillan. Sons; Jason O’Steen and Archer Vandergriff. Father and step mother; Steve and Charlie Williams Sr. Mother...
Virginia Lee Buckner
Dec 4, 2018
Virginia Lee Brock Buckner, age 83, passed away December 4, 2018. She was retired from Halls Elementary School where she worked for 35 years in the cafeteria. She was one of the oldest and longest members of Texas Valley Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents Woodrow and Gladys Brock and husband Herbert Buckner. Survived by sons Jay Buckner (Donna)...
Wanda Lee Wright
Dec 4, 2018
Wanda Lee Key Wright age 75 of Knoxville, Tennessee entered the Heavenly gates to be with her lord and Saviour on Dec. 4th 2018 of natural causes. Proceeding in death by Parents Frank and Nena Key of Harriman, Tennessee and brothers Rodger, Earl, Blaine, James, Donald, Ferrell, Steve Key. Also proceeding in death Daughter Pamela. Survived by sister Shelia Alcorn...
Robin Marion Romines
Dec 4, 2018
Surrounded by family, Robin peacefully passed away on Tues., Dec. 4, 2018 of long-standing health issues. Robin spent most of her life living in the Happy Holler neighborhood. She attended Fulton High School and also received her GED from there. She had a huge heart and loved sharing what she had with others such as food, giving treats to children...
Roy Leonard Southers
Dec 4, 2018
Roy L. Southers, Sr. (R.L), age 86, passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. He was preceded by parents, Worley and Gracie Southers; brothers, Gene, John and Frank Southers; and sister, Anna Ruth Chapman. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Christa Sparre’ Southers; children, Daniela Pinkerton, Roy Jr. and wife Kathy, Rickie and wife Rhonda Southers...
Agnes Louise Dukes
Dec 4, 2018
Agnes Louise Dukes, of Knoxville, TN passed on December 4, 2018. Agnes was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. She was retired from Knox County Schools where she worked for 35 years. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by son, Gary Dukes, parents, Glen & Mamie Noah, and mother & father in law, Florence...
Frank Louis Dixon
Dec 3, 2018
Frank “Sonney” Louis Dixon, Sr. age 79 of Knoxville passed away Monday, December 3, 2018. Frank is preceded in death by sons, Robert R. Dixon, William C. Dixon, Richard D. Dixon, and Randell S.Dixon; daughter, Marthia A. Dixon. He is survived and will be greatly missed by his wife, Rosie Dixon; daughters, Mille Earles and Angie; sons, Frank L. Dixon...
Joseph Lance Morton
Dec 3, 2018
Joseph Lance Morton, age 48, of Knoxville passed away Monday, December 3, 2018. He enjoyed being a chef and was previously employed for many years by the Chop House. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend. He will be remembered as a kind and caring man with a big heart. He will be sorely missed....
Kenneth David Mays
Dec 2, 2018
Rev. Kenny Mays, age 66, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2018. Preceded in death by son Kenny Mays Jr., mother and father Charles and Ruby Mays, brothers Eddie, Ray, Neal and Jerry Mays, and sisters Ann and Alice Mays. Survived by son Brian Mays, daughter Tracy Chapman, special friend Sara Pruitt, brothers Doug,...
Randall Farr
Dec 2, 2018
Randy Farr, age 26 of Knoxville, passed away on December 2, 2018. Football and his friends were his world. Preceded in death by great-grandparents Harley and Nancy Farr, grandfather Terry Rudd, and several uncles. Survived by mother Nancy Farr, grandmother Karen Rudd, brother Andrew Farr, godfather Donnie Williams, step-dad Kenny Lawrence, step-brother and step-sister Chris and Kara Lawrence, aunt and...
Marie Rutherford Kidwell
Dec 2, 2018
Marie (Rutherford) Kidwell, age 91, passed away on December 2, 2018. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband Swan Kidwell; parents Tom & Rova Rutherford; sister Edith Flatford and infant brother Arthur Rutherford. Survived by sister Bernice Flatford; special friends Lawrence & Ethel Weaver and Karen Hawks; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and...
Ernest Pickard
Dec 2, 2018
Ernest “Oakie” Pickard, age 75 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday December 2, 2018 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. He was a football player with Central High School and graduated in 1961and he was a lifetime Central High School Athletic supporter. He then went to the University of North Carolina as a line backer...
Barbara Ann Holbrook
Dec 2, 2018
Barbara Ann Lindsay Holbrook, age 56, of Andersonville passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018. She is preceded in death by parents Frank & Mildred Lindsay. Survived by children Jennifer Chandler, Tabitha Wallace, Samantha Hill, and Justin Hill; siblings Rick, Jerry, Mickey, Roger, Robert, Debbie, and Diana; grandchildren Courtney Pyle (Donnie), Dustin Wallace, Kaitlyn Chandler, Austin Wallace, Cameron Chandler, Anthony...
Edward Leo Oliver
Dec 1, 2018
Edward Leo Oliver, age 81, of Corryton, went to be with The Lord on December 1, 2018. He was a member of Emory Valley Baptist Church. He was a 50 year member of Corryton Masonic Lodge #321, P.M. twice and held many positions during his time there. Leo proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during a two year...
