Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Cheryl Darlene Cowan
Jun 4, 2019
Cheryl D. (Rutherford) Cowan, age 74, passed away June 4, 2019. She attended Friendship Baptist Church. Cheryl volunteered for many years for the Karns School System as a nurse and at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. Preceded in death by husband Robert Grant Cowan; partner Marvin Walker and parents Charles Rutherford and Marjorie Franklin Cupp. Left to cherish her memory are...
David Wayne Foster
Jun 4, 2019
David Wayne Foster, 68 years old, of Knoxville, passed on to his heavenly home, while surrounded by his family, June 4, 2019. Retired from Vulcan Materials after 30 years of service, David always had a smile to offer and a funny to tell. He was a quick-witted prankster, always looking for his next victim. He always had an ear to...
Kathy Jenny Lou Hayes
Jun 3, 2019
Kathy Jenny Lou Gentry Hayes, age 67, went to be with the Lord on June 3, 2019. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. She had the biggest heart and her kindness made her friends with everyone that she knew. She is preceded in death by husband Archie Dee Hayes; and parents Tillman, Jr. & Ruth Gentry. She is...
Richard Allen Crane
Jun 2, 2019
Richard Allen Crane, born in 1958 in Ames, IA passed away June 2, 2019. He earned his B.S. in Chemistry from Iowa State University in 1980 and a Ph.D. in Organometallic Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1989. Richard was a devoted husband, loving brother, and dear friend. He loved his wife and family, science, nature, and people. He...
James Houk Whitaker
Jun 1, 2019
On Saturday June 1, 2019, James Houk Whitaker loving husband and father of four lost his courageous battle with ALS at the age of 63. He was born in Knoxville, TN to Betty Ann and James Whitaker. He married Pamela in 1984 and together raised four children. Jim worked loyally for 30 years at Uster Technologies, a company he dearly...
Maria Diane Marlow
Jun 1, 2019
Maria Diane (Cooper) Marlow, age 57, passed away June 1, 2019. Diane was a caring and giving person who loved her family above all else. She was a selfless and devoted caretaker for her family. Preceded in death by father Charles Cooper; sister Charlene Cooper Parton; grandmother Artie Belle Surrette and stepson George “Little Buddy” Marlow, Jr. Survived by husband...
Marvin Edward Powers
May 31, 2019
Marvin Edward Powers, age 85, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 31, 2019. He was an active member and pianist at Halls Primitive Baptist Church. He grew up in South Knoxville and graduated from Young High School in 1951. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in the Korean War. He began his banking...
Pamela Faye Greene
May 30, 2019
Pamela Faye Dalton Greene age 76 of Knoxville was laid into the arms of Jesus by her family on Thursday, May 30, 2019. She was a 1960 graduate of East High where she was a cheerleader, homecoming queen, and later went on to cheer at Carson-Newman College. Pam spent many years working at TVA where she worked alongside Chairman of...
Melva Keene Hatcher
May 30, 2019
Melva “June” Keene Hatcher went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 30, 2019. Preceded in death by parents Thad D. Keene and Willie Haynes Keene, brothers Carson, Carroll, Dewey & Lyndon, and sister Evelyn Keller. Survived by husband Dale E. Hatcher, children Delinda (Lewis) Eades, Scott (Debbie) Myers, Laura (Larry) Campbell, Melvin C. Keck, and Cindy Lee...
Faith Caroline And Hope Catherine Glinski
May 29, 2019
Faith Caroline and Hope Catherine, Age 6 days, passed away on May 29, 2019 at U.T. Medical Center. Preceded in death by grandfathers Edward Glinski and Jack Chrisco. Survived by parents Mark and Ashley Glinski; brothers and sisters Collin, Jacob, Micah, Hannah, Annabelle, and William Glinski; grandmother Hazel Glinski; grandparents Dennis and Terry Chrisco; aunts Abby Shedd, Bethany Annuschat, Lori...
Eula "Mae" Dalton
May 28, 2019
Dalton, Eula "Mae" Mynatt - age 94, of Knoxville, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. She was the eldest member of Texas Valley Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, and reading. One of her favorite past-times was eating ice-cream and drinking Mountain Dew. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years B.F....
Robert Lee Cunningham Iii
May 28, 2019
Robert Lee Cunningham III (Rocky) age 64 of Knoxville, TN went home to our Lord on May 28, 2019, surrounded by loved ones. Robert was born on December 28, 1954 in Knoxville,TN to parents Robert and Lucy Cunningham. Robert was know to us all as Rocky, he was an amazingly loving father, grandfather, uncle and friend. His sense of humor...
Willie Carr
May 28, 2019
Willie Miles Carr, age 75 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on May 28, 2019. Preceded in death by mother and father Nellie Miles and Wiled Miles, and brother Eddie Miles. Survived by husband John Carr Sr., son Steve Carr, daughter-in-law Kimberly Carr, grandson DeShawan Carr, granddaughter Amber Carr, sister Joyce Meridieth, as well as several nieces and nephews. The family...
Virginia Florence Haggard
May 28, 2019
Virginia Haggard, age 80, of Powell, Tennessee, went to meet her Lord and Savior on May 28, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She is now reunited with her friends and loved ones in Heaven. Jenny was born August 20, 1938, and was the last remaining child of Tip Curtis Hill and Leola Williams Coleman. She graduated in 1957 from...
Lance C. Hogelin
May 28, 2019
Lance Hogelin, born September 5, 1950, passed away May 28, 2019. He served in the U.S Army and left as a Chief Warren Officer 2. He worked for the FDIC and NCUA and retired from the State of Tennessee as a credit union examiner. He loved aircraft, new age spirituality, cruising Knoxville on summer evenings, cleaning and organizing, modern technology,...
Mark Anthony Johnson
May 27, 2019
Mark A. Johnson, age 56 of Knoxville, passed away on May 27, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Joanie Johnson, daughters Jessica Johnson, Sarah Maples and Ashley Johnson, 10 grandchildren, 1 more grandchild on the way, and 2 sisters. He is loved and missed by all. “Our dad was one of a kind. No matter the...
Edna J. Jordan
May 27, 2019
Edna Gregory Jordan passed away on May 27, 2019 in Jacksonville, FL. She was born on March 2, 1934 in Knoxville, TN to the late Andrew M. and Maude Gregory. Edna was active in the community with memberships in the Order of the Eastern Star, Daughters of the Nile, and the Red Hat Society. She was preceded in death by...
Lillian Marie Holden
May 26, 2019
Lillian Marie Haynes Holden, age 85, passed away Sunday evening, May 26, 2019 in Powell, TN. She was a devout Christian woman and child of God. Lillian was a member of Park West Church. She retired from JC Penney as an Assistant MA. She loved her work and customers. Lillian leaves behind two daughters and a son, whom she dearly...
Bobbie Bailey Padgett
May 26, 2019
Bobbie Bailey Padgett, age 87 of Halls, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Bobbie was the owner of the landmark Halls business The Amber Restaurant since 1976. She was voted the Halls Woman of The Year in 1986 by the Halls Business and Professional Association. She is preceded in death by her...
