Knoxville, TN Obituaries

May 5, 2018

Eric Michael Westerman, age 22, passed away Saturday May 5, 2018. He was a graduate of Halls High School and also attended Pellisippi State. He was a member of the Magrigals of Halls from 2013 to 2014, which was the highlight of his school years. He is preceded in death by paternal grandparents Jack and Wanda Westerman; and maternal grandparents...

May 4, 2018

Ronald Coleman Speeks, age 80, passed away peacefully in his Knoxville home on Friday evening. Ronnie was a proud 1957 graduate of Rule High School where he excelled in track and chorus. He was a lifetime entertainer all over the United States. His career began with "Ronnie Speeks and his Elrods" and later known for his "Tribute to Elvis Shows"...

May 4, 2018

Robert “Tobe” Walters, 88, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018. He was a member and deacon of Inskip Baptist Church and a member of Bright Hope Lodge #57. He retired from Rohm and Haas after 30 years of service and was also a Master Barber. He enjoyed UT Football, baseball, and golf, but nothing brought him more happiness than his...

May 4, 2018

William "Bill" A. Tice age 72, of Knoxville, deceased May 4, 2018. A Celebration of Life service for Bill is being held in conjunction with Samuel C. Baird at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. with visitation from 2:00-4:00 p.m.. (See Samuel C. Baird obituary) Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel in charge.

May 4, 2018

William (Bill) Arthur Tice of Knoxville, TN, Age 73, was surrounded by his loved ones when he went to be with his Heavenly Father on May 4, 2018 after a short battle with cancer. Through tears, we celebrate the life of a man who had a heart of gold and lived his life helping others. Though many knew him as...

May 4, 2018

David C. Mills, Jr., age 88, originally of Knoxville, passed away at Life Care Center of Morristown on May 4, 2018. David was born January 21, 1930 to David and Pauline Mills. David professed his faith at an early age. He became a member of Regency Baptist Church and a faithful member. He graduated from Knoxville High School and moved...

May 4, 2018

Dennis Steve Watson passed away Friday, May 4, 2018. Born on August 19, 1947 in Knoxville, he graduated from Central High School in 1965 and joined the Marines in 1967. He was the owner of Watson Erection Company and worked in the steel erection business until he retired. He was a past president of Knoxville Builders Exchange, past board member...

May 4, 2018

James “Ray” Greer, age 92, of Knoxville went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 4, 2018. He was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church and was an elder in the Presbyterian Church. Ray was born and raised in Roan Mountain, TN. He was a graduate of Cloudland High School and East Tennessee State University....

May 3, 2018

May 2, 2018

Jefferson (Jeff) Williford, age 24, born on September 8, 1993, left this earth on May 2, 2018. His smile lit up an entire room like sunshine and brightened the darkest of days. Always the hardest worker who only wanted to give, not take. He never met a stranger and could never make an enemy. Loved by all who knew him....

May 2, 2018

BillieAnn Neloms Cloud, age 48, passed away May 2, 2018. She is preceded in death by father Billy Neloms, sister Pamela Parsons, grandparents, as well as several aunts and uncles. She is survived by husband David Cloud, son Dustin Cloud, mother Elizabeth Neloms, and sister Kim (Randy) Lambert. She is of the Baptist faith. The family will receive friends 5-7pm...

May 2, 2018

Kara Alyssa Lee, 35, passed away May 2, 2018, at New York Presbyterian-Columbia University Hospital after a long and courageous battle with lymphoma. She was born on May 15, 1982, in Knoxville, TN. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, David Yarnell, Betty Yarnell, and Helene and Earl Lee. Kara is survived by her daughter, the love of her...

May 2, 2018

Randy Lee Russell “Pluto”, age 49, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. He is survived by brothers, Ricky and Catrina Russell, Otha Russell “Binky”, Ronnie Russell, Donnie Russell, and Scotty Russell, as well as nephew David Cotter, and many other loved ones. The family will receive friends Saturday May 5, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to...

May 1, 2018

Melissa (Missy) Bullard Hawkins, 48 of Knoxville passed on to her heavenly home surrounded by family and friends at Oak Ridge Methodist on May 1, 2018. Preceded in death by Father, David Joe Bullard, Mother, Sandra Bunch-Mize, Brother, Michael Bullard and Grandfather Rev. Joe Bullard. Missy is survived by Daughter, Hope Merrick and Husband Brandon Merrick, Daughter, Rosa Sticht, Son,...

May 1, 2018

Richard Keith Thomas, Jr., age 66, of Knoxville passed away on May 1, 2018. He is survived by his wife Linda Thomas; son Bryan Thomas; step-daughters Jennifer Rose and Tracy Kling; step-son Dennis Hensley; thirteen grandchildren; four sisters; one brother; several nieces and nephews; and a best friend and brother from another mother, Gerald Wolfe. Memorial service will take place...

Apr 29, 2018

Paul Herbert Raines, Jr. passed away on April 29th, 2018. Paul was born on October 89th 1954 and will always hold a special place in our hearts. Graduating from Farragut High School then serving our great nation in the Army, he laid the foundation for his chosen career of operating a truck and trailer and seeing all the sights and...

Apr 29, 2018

Dixie Marie McClain, age 86, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018. She is preceded in death by husband, Robert E. McClain and grandson, Robert E. McClain III. She is survived by children; Kathy Haynes, Robert and Glenda McClain, Raymond McClain, Roger and Patricia McClain, and brother David McGinnis, as well as many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She was a member of...

Apr 29, 2018

Larry Will Hudson, age 64, of Knoxville, TN passed away Sunday April 29, 2018 surrounded by family and friends who loved him. A lifelong member of Lincoln Park Baptist Church, and a very proud 1971 graduate of Fulton High School. He very much loved the Fulton community and wore it proudly wherever he went. He worked for 20 great years...

Apr 27, 2018

David Christopher Shipley, age 58, passed away April 27, 2018. David loved his family, especially his grandchildren. Preceded in death by daughter Kelly Shipley; mother Louise Shipley and brother Raymond Shipley. Survived by wife Virginia Shipley; son Joshua Shipley (Glenda); daughter Rachel Eubanks (Scott); 14 grandchildren; brother Robert Shipley, Jr.; and sister-in-law Joana Shipley. In lieu of flowers memorial donations...

Apr 26, 2018

Mary Frances Underwood, age 76, of Norris passed away on April 26, 2018. She is preceded in death by father, Leon Underwood; mother, Doris Raines; stepfather, Warren Acuff; and brothers, Bill Underwood and Bob Brown. Mary is survived by son, Mark Page; grandchildren, Stone Page, Cade Page and Macee Page. Family and friends will meet 9:45am, Monday, at Kitt Cemetery...