Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Johnnie Wade Leach
Feb 9, 2019
Johnnie "J. Wade" Wade Leach, age 88 of Halls, passed away at home on Saturday, February 9, 2019 after a short illness to join Christ in Heaven. He was an active member of Cedar Ford Baptist Church of Luttrell. He was a disabled Korean War veteran ranking of Corporal MOS 1745 in the U.S. Army. He was the previous owner...
Frances Jane Nichols
Feb 8, 2019
Frances Jane Nichols “Janey”, age 61, of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2019, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a beloved mom, sister, and granny. Preceded in death by parents Jack Huggins and Bernice Van Dyke, brother Jackie Huggins, sisters Sarah Munsey, Sandy Huggins, and Darlene Dunaway. Survived by son Jackie Huggins, daughter Christina...
Clifford Chandler
Feb 7, 2019
Clifford “Earl” Chandler, age 70, went to be with the Lord on February 7th, 2019. He was a Purple Heart Vietnam veteran, and a member of Emory Valley Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by parents Clifford and Ruth Chandler. He is survived by the Loves of his life Daughter Jennifer (Matt) Stephens; grandchildren Marlie Hope and Hayden...
Ernest Lynn Ward
Feb 7, 2019
Ernest Lynn Ward, age 67 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2019 at his home. He was a member of Real Life Baptist Church, a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean Conflict, and was called by God to preach the word in 1982. He was a loving dad and papaw, a hard worker, and lived...
Joyce Perkins
Feb 7, 2019
Joyce Smith Perkins, age 86, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 7, 2019. Joyce was born in Rome, Georgia and raised in Mt. Zion, Georgia, where she graduated from Mt. Zion High School. She was a devoted homemaker who dedicated her life to her family and to the ministry of her late husband, Kenneth Perkins, who...
Charles Robinson Freeman Jr.
Feb 6, 2019
Charles “Rob” Robinson Freeman Jr., age 72, passed away February 6th, 2019. He was a Korean War Veteran who taught scuba diving through PADI for over 35 years while continuing to serve in the auxiliary coast guard. He also attended Cumberland College & UT. He took over all of his father’s business after his premature death. He and his long-time...
Betty Cronin
Feb 5, 2019
Betty McGinnis Cronin of Knoxville passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Anna McGinnis; son, Darrell Penland; grandson, Joshua Penland; brother, Charles McGinnis; sister, Joyce Newman. Survived by her husband of 55 years, Robert “Bruce” Cronin; sons, Danny Penland (Connie) and Bobby Cronin (Nina); grandchildren, Amber Penland Plont, Tabitha Cronin Hall...
Asie Victory Rogers
Feb 5, 2019
Asie “A.V.” Rogers, age 90, passed away February 5, 2019. Asie was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. He worked as a mechanic and truckdriver and was member of Teamsters #519. He was an avid gardener and farmer, enjoyed raising cattle, and loved to bowl in his work league. He is preceded in death by wife, Tilda Tapp Rogers;...
Lula Ellen Wilson
Feb 5, 2019
Lula Ellen Wilson passed peacefully at her home February 5, 2019. Preceded in death by husband William Wilson, parents Alex and Delsi Leake, father and mother-in-law Harrison and Gladys Wilson. Survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Leon Chudley and Tina and Paul Tweed, son and daughter-in-law David and Angie Wilson, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, sister Mary Leake,...
Charles Kent Graves
Feb 4, 2019
On February 4th 2019, Charles Kent Graves was called back to our Heavenly Father after 88 years of a purpose driven life. "Charlie" was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on March 7, 1930 to Mary Roach Graves and Glasgow Graves. Charlie graduated from Gibbs High School and went on to serve his country with the United States Army Infantry as a...
D.C. Thomas
Feb 4, 2019
D.C. Thomas, age 86, passed away February 4, 2019. He has faithfully served as a deacon of Clear Springs Baptist Church. He also served as past Sunday School Director and rang the church bell at our Thompson School Road Campus for many years. D.C. will forever be known for his enthusiastic closing motion of our church business meeting, “Brother Moderator,...
David Morgan Osborn
Feb 4, 2019
David Morgan Osborn, age 78 of Knoxville, went home to be with his heavenly father on Monday, February 4, 2019. He served in the US Army and later retired from the US Postal Service. David was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents George and Lillie Osborn. He leaves behind his wife of...
Jessie Fern Ludwig
Feb 4, 2019
Jessie F. Ludwig, 76, of Powell, passed away Monday, February 4th after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Jessie was born in Knoxville, TN and was a 1960 graduate of West High School. She was retired from Knox County Schools where she served as a teaching assistant for the Knoxville Adaptive Education Center. She touched many young peoples lives by...
Conard Carl Asburn Shultz
Feb 3, 2019
Conard Carl Asburn Shultz, age 86, went to be with the Lord on February 3, 2019. He was a proud Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was a golden glove boxing champion for two years in the U.S. Navy bantam weight division. He was also an avid motorcyclist. His favorite motorcycles were the Triumph and BSA which not only...
Connie Frances Bales
Feb 3, 2019
Connie (Fowler) Bales, age 55 of Knoxville passed away Sunday February 3, 2019. Member of Third Creek Baptist Church. preceded in death by brother Robert Stanley Fowler. Survivors, mother Betty Lacey and husband "Possum", father; Herman Lee Fowler. Companion and love of her life Terry Smith, sisters; Sharon (Freddie) Tipton, Tammy (Frank) Farmer, brothers, Allen (Zoe) Fowler and Gary Fowler....
Steve Eugene Prince
Feb 1, 2019
Steve Eugene prince Knoxville TN, age 66. It is with great sadness that the family announces, after a long illness Steve gained his wings peacefully with his family by his side Friday February 1st 2019 at the age of 66. Steve loved life and his family, he worked hard all of his life at several jobs but chose trucking as...
L.B. Herrell
Feb 1, 2019
Reverend L.B. Herrell passed away on February 1, 2019 at 10:30am. Though always quick with a story or a laugh, and passionate about raccoon hunting, he realized that these were, in the end, mere vanities. His family and church thank God almighty that there is no sadness in the departure of L.B., for he was saved as a young child...
Gladys Maples Corum
Feb 1, 2019
Gladys Maples Corum, age 91, of Corryton, Tennessee passed away Friday, February 1, 2019. She retired from St. Mary’s Hospital and was of Christian Faith. Preceded in death by husband Ray Corum; parents Charlie and Sally Maples; brothers and sisters Dan, Carl, Paul, David, Essie Tapp and Madge Kirby. Survived by sons Steve Corum, and wife Denise, and Charles Corum;...
L. Arnold Young
Jan 31, 2019
L. Arnold Young, age 88, of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019. He retired from A & P Grocery and was a decorated Korean war veteran proudly serving in the Navy. Preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Jane Young. Survived by his children Doug Young (Jane Treece), Richard Young (Debbie), Denise Piper (Joe); granddaughter Jennifer...
Lloyd David Albright
Jan 29, 2019
Lloyd David Albright “L.D” age 83 of Corryton passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. He was retired from H.T. Hackney and attended New Beginning Baptist Fellowship. Preceded in death by his parents, Vasco and Laura Albright; wife of 61 years, Katherine “Nadine” Albright; sister-in-law, Tommy Sue Albright. Survived by his son, David Albright and wife Shelly; grandson, Brennan Albright...
