Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Aug 28, 2018

Donald Lee Jenes, age 70, of Halls Crossroads passed away August 28, 2018, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Furse. He retired from Merita Bread Company after 33 years of service. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Preceded in death by...

Aug 27, 2018

Phillip Lee Parsons – age 87 of Knoxville, TN. Phil Parsons left his loving family on Monday, August 27, 2018, now whole in mind and spirit. Born on February 7, 1931, in Nashville, TN, he attended East High School and played football for the Grey Eagles. Soon after, he joined the Air National Guard, serving during the Korean War era....

Aug 27, 2018

Tim Mark Canupp, age 57, of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was the Chef and Kitchen Manager at Shoney’s on Broadway for many years. He was a graduate of Fulton High School class of 1981. Tim was a loving husband, father and grandfather....

Aug 26, 2018

Ervin “Leno” Schoolfield, age 41, passed away August 26, 2018. He was an Airforce veteran and an instructor for the UAV. Ervin mentored the Halls High School Robotics Team. He was a loving husband and father, with a great sense of humor and an energetic personality. He is preceded in death by mother, Delane Trunk; grandmother, Thelma Schoolfield. Survived by...

Aug 23, 2018

Lois “Faye” Williams Martin, age 62, went to join her lord and savior on August 23, 2018. Lois left behind her beloved husband of 45 years Cecil “Cheta” Martin; son Tim Martin and his wife Marquette “Cricket” Martin; many loved grandchildren; brothers, Bob and Jerry Williams of Knoxville and John Williams of Friendsville; sisters, Jean Watson, Sue Williams, Shirley Carter...

Aug 23, 2018

Ernest Esco Ezell, age 80, passed away peacefully in his Powder Springs, TN home on Thursday evening. Ernest was a Central High School 1957 graduate. He attended UTK for seven years as a pre-med and then law student. He was a three-year veteran of the US Army stationed in Germany. He retired from the Sheet Metal Union, Local 5. Over...

Aug 22, 2018

Aug 22, 2018

Nakomia Anne Joseph, age 40, passed away on August 22, 2018. She enjoyed being a wife and mom. She loved animals, motorcycles, and going camping. She especially loved family adventures. She is preceded in death by mother Diane Lynn, papaw Bunny Hurst, and aunt Gail Jones. She is survived by loving husband of 22 years Timothy Joseph, daughter Alana Joseph,...

Aug 22, 2018

Joyce Ann Wolfenbarger, age 70, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Parkwest Medical Center. She is preceded in death by father and mother Tom and Juanita Rollen, sisters Edith Rollen and Jenny Claiborne, and grandparents Gus and Willie Moore. Joyce is survived by husband Jerry Wolfenbarger, brother David Rollen, wife Teresa, brother-in-law Rev. Bill Claiborne, brother-in-law Don Butty, brother-in-law...

Aug 22, 2018

Donald Ray Jackson, age 60, passed away on August 22, 2018. He was of Baptist faith. Donald was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a hard worker. He made friends wherever he went and never knew a stranger. He is preceded in death by his wife Cindy Jackson and son Bryan Jackson. He is survived and will be deeply missed...

Aug 20, 2018

Geraldine McKinney Sanders Beeler, age 89, of Knoxville, passed away August 20, 2018. Geraldine was born on August 4, 1929 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Arthur and Jetholet McKinney. She was a member of Faithway Baptist Church and a Charter Member of the Senior Sunday School Class there. She was preceded in death by her Parents; Sister, Irene Johnson; Brothers, Arthur...

Aug 19, 2018

Hazel Lee "NaNa" McPhetridge, age 95, of Knoxville passed away peacefully, Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Fort Sanders Medical Center. She was a member of Arlington Baptist Church. Former member of Sharon Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Powell High School, and then went on to obtain a degree from Knoxville Business College. She worked for Knox County Property...

Aug 19, 2018

Atkins, Helen M. – age 91, of Corryton, went to her Heavenly home on August 19, 2018. Preceded in death by loving husband Rev. Fred H. Atkins, precious son Lawrence Gene Atkins, parents Robert and Biddie Spires, brother Lon & Ruth Spires, sisters Gertrude & Jesse Perkey, Jessie Mae & Hal Huffaker, and Gladys & Berlin Garrett. Survivors: sons Howard...

Aug 18, 2018

Stephanie R. Smith, age 34, of Knoxville, formerly Glenview, IL., passed away on August 18, 2018. She was very passionate about her career as a hair stylist. She loved music, dancing, her friends and her family. She had a very special place in her heart for her Frankie and Boss. She is preceded in death by parents Joseph and Gayle...

Aug 18, 2018

Ava Kathryn Easterday, age 8, passed away August 18, 2018. She was a dancer at Prima Dance Studio. Ava attended after school care and summer care at Wallace Memorial and was a student at Powell Elementary School. Ava’s passion in life was to dance. She loved being at the studio and she loved competing. She loved anything pink, teal, sparkly,...

Aug 18, 2018

Christopher Ryan Lusch, age 34, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on August 18, 2018 at his home. He is survived by his wife Stephanie Lusch, his son Maze and his daughter Kendell. His mother Jenna Pomeroy & Step Father Lz Pomeroy, His father Doug Lusch, his two grandmothers Ginny Olinek & Sharon Lusch, His 6 brothers, Dan Lusch (Courtney Clarkson),...

Aug 17, 2018

Curtis "Curt" Ray Honeycut - age 76, born February 6, 1942, passed away on August 17th, 2018 in Madisonville at the home of his brother and sister in law, Jim and Dixie Honeycutt. His permanent residence was Avon, North Carolina where he and his wife, Carolyn, had resided for 14 years prior to returning to East Tennessee. He loved his...

Aug 16, 2018

ERNESTINE R SMITH – age 87 went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 16, 2018 . She was born in Harlan, Ky and grew up in LaFollette, Tn. Member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. She was loved by all who knew her. Loving wife and mother, and will be missed. Preceded in death by husband, Charles E. Smith, Sr....

Aug 16, 2018

Phyllis Keny, 90, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018. Born in Aberdeen, S.D. to Mae and Alphonse Zemlicka, she was very bright and talented in art and music, singing in the choir at Sacred Heart Church where her mother was the choir director/organist for many years. She attended Mt. Marty Catholic High School graduating in 3 years, then Northern State...

Aug 15, 2018

Monica Lynn (Daniels) Gibbs, age 48, passed away August 15, 2018. She was a believer in Christ and a member of Shift Church. She was a beautiful wild red head. The bestest mom in the whole world and the most awesomness mamaw ever. She loved to help others and to feed the ants. She is preceded in death by parents,...