Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Apr 16, 2018

Barbara J. George, age 81, of Knoxville passed away April 16, 2018. She was a resident of Elmcroft Assistant Living for the last 3 years. Barbara was a member of the Order of Eastern Star for 50 years and a member at Central Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Robert L. George; and daughter, Teresa Dockter. Survived by son,...

Apr 15, 2018

Mrs. Ethel Lee Rush, age 89, from Corryton, Tennessee, entered into her rest Sunday, April 15th, 2018 at her home. She was a beloved mother and grandmother, but above all she was a child of God and taught many children about Jesus over the years as a Sunday school teacher. She was an excellent cook, a lover and healer of...

Apr 15, 2018

Apr 15, 2018

Don Howard Nokes, age 77, passed away on Sunday, April 15th 2018. He worked diligently in construction for 50 years and enjoyed fishing. He always loved spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by Father, Lonnie Nokes; Mother, Delpha Nokes Locke; Brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Cecile Nokes; Sister, Cecelia Nokes Lovelace, Brother-in-law Alvin Redell; and Mother...

Apr 15, 2018

Sandra Faye Prince, age 60 of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, April 15th, 2018. She was a faithful member of West Side Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by Husband James Prince; Parents, Brothers, and Sister. She is survived by Daughters, Amy Prince, and Melissa Roulette and son-in-law Jason; Grandchildren, Mason, Jordan, Javen, Noah, and Conner; Sisters, Ruby...

Apr 14, 2018

Hugh Wallace Sherlin, age 94, passed away at home on Saturday, April 14, 2018, after a lingering illness. He always had a smile, a kind word to offer, and will be missed by many. Hugh retired from East Tennessee Packing Co. after many years of service. He was a WWII Army veteran and member of Temple Baptist Church (Woodrow Drive)....

Apr 14, 2018

Erna "Edna" Johnson, age 83, passed away April 14, 2018. She was born in Iceland and raised in the Lutheran Church, where she developed a strong faith she carried the rest of her life. Edna loved her family and especially her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her father Fridrik Fridrikson; mother Rosa Petursdottir and son, James A. Johnson....

Apr 14, 2018

Tommie grant, age 72, of Knoxville, passed from this life on Saturday, April 14, 2018. She is preceded in death by Husband Joe Grant, and Brother Bill Jones. She is survived by Daughter, Jody Ellison; Son, Michael Grant; Grandchildren Candy Hartmans and husband Peter Hartman, Maddison Lange, and Jacob Grant; Great-grandchildren Hagen, Harlem, Hyndrix, and Brentley; Sister-In-Law, Janet Grant; and...

Apr 12, 2018

Robert Cory Whitson, age 39, passed away April 12, 2018. Preceded in death by grandparents, Jannie and Robert Whitson and Tom and Wanda McCarty. Survived by parents Pam and Bob Whitson; sister, Lindsay (Scott) Collins; nephews, Jacob and Caden Collins; niece, Addison Collins. Family and friends will meet 12:45pm, Wednesday, at Sherwood Memorial Gardens for a graveside service at 1:00pm.

Apr 12, 2018

Edward Kenneth Anderson, age 95, of Powell passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, April 12, 2018 with his family and beloved cat, Ernie, by his side. Edward was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene Anderson; his parents, Floyd and Ruby Anderson; sister, Eunice Long; son, Jerry D. Anderson; and grandson, Kenny Anderson. He is survived by his daughter,...

Apr 11, 2018

Casey Lauren Adams age 34 passed into her heavenly home on Wednesday April 11th. She was of the Baptist faith. She was a 2002 graduate of Halls High School. Casey was an avid dog lover, she also loved to sing, dance, write poetry, and work in her flowers. Her carefree spirit, infectious smile and laughter brought joy to all who...

Apr 11, 2018

Richard "Eddie" Kitts, age 75, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord April 11, 2018. Eddie was a retired 50 year member of the Sprinklefitter local 669. Preceded in death by parents, Maude and Joseph Kitts, brothers Wilburn Kitts and Bill Kitts, and sister Hazel Davis Survived by wife of 51 years Wanda Kitts, daughter Leigh Ann Humphry...

Apr 10, 2018

Brian Edward Hatmaker, age 50, of Powell, passed away April 10, 2018 at UT Medical Center. Brian was a graduate of Anderson County High School in 1986. He and his wife, Teresa, were married on October 10, 2014 at Big Ridge State Park. Brian attended Beech Grove Baptist Church in Rocky Top, Tennessee. Brian meant the world to so many...

Apr 9, 2018

Janice Faye Henderlight, age 69, went to her heavenly home with a smile upon her face on Monday April 9, 2018. She was a very loving and caring person. Preceded in death by father Roscoe Bruner, and brothers Alan Bruner, Wayne Lowery, and Jeff Lowery. Survived by sons Rick (Teresa) Kagley and Troy (Denise) Henderlight, daughters Angelia (Charles) Denney and...

Apr 7, 2018

Robert McClure Mink went home to be with the Lord on April 7, 2018. He was born on December 16, 1948 and grew up in the Halls community of Knox County. He was a devout Christian having given his life to the Lord when he was a child. He was raised in the Baptist faith. One of Robert’s greatest joys...

Apr 7, 2018

Captain Louis Gale Trivett, USAF, ret., age 77, of Knoxville went to be with his Lord Saturday, April 7th, surrounded by family. Lou was born July 17, 1940 in Bristol, TN to his parents Acton Beryl and Ada (Rutherford) Trivett. He married his wife Tonya (Davis) Trivett in 1964. Lou retired from the USAF and had a second career as...

Apr 7, 2018

Iva Tallent, age 87, passed away April 7, 2018. She was a member of Loveland Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents John and Mamie Clabo; sisters Ora Mae, Berta Kate, Lilly, and Ruby; brothers Earnest and Clarence. Survived by loving husband Roy Tallent; children Ronnie Tallent and wife Carolyn, Ginger Newman and husband Dan, and Pat Haggard and husband...

Apr 7, 2018

Heath Pinkston age 79, passed away April 7, 2018. He was a pilot in the United States Navy. Preceded in death by wife Janice Pinkston, brothers James, Charles and Bill Pinkston, grandson Jacob Cohoon. Survived by daughters Kelly Pinkston Hill, Shanna Justice and Kristy Dills, son Brad Pyle, 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Family will receive friends 5 to...

Apr 7, 2018

Apr 6, 2018

Donald T. Humbard, age 75, of Powell, TN went to be with the Lord April 6, 2018. Donald served his country in the Airforce, retired from the Post Office, and was a member of Bishopville Baptist Church. Donald was preceded in death by parents Bruce and Pauline Humbard, brother Charles Humbard, and daughter Susan Humbard. He is survived by wife...