Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Patricia Weaver
Nov 14, 2018
Patricia Mae (Appling) Weaver, 76, of Baptist Faith was called home by our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 after a long battle with dementia. She was born on January 31, 1942 to George and Lela-Mae Appling in Knoxville, TN. On December 18, 1962 she married the love of her life, Charles Garrett Weaver in Union County, TN. Preceded...
Cecil Ann Mannis
Nov 13, 2018
Cecil Ann Mannis, age 77, of Knoxville, TN, passed away after an extended illness on November 13, 2018. She retired as a Unit Secretary for UT Medical Center. She was a longtime member of Olivet Baptist Church. She was known for her sense of humor, laugh, and love of playing Shanghai Rummy and Aggravation. However, she was mostly known for...
Sharon Tucker
Nov 13, 2018
Sharon Henderson Tucker, age 62, passed away on November 13, 2018. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael; husband Ronnie; parents, Don Henderson and Bertha Smith; brother, John Henderson; sisters, Carol Gideon and Donna Latham. She is survived by son, Tony Tucker; granddaughters, Amber and Ashley; brother, Frank Henderson; sisters, Jean Helton and Mary Welch. Family will receive...
Samuel Cortland Baird
Nov 13, 2018
Samuel C. Baird age 72, of Knoxville peacefully departed from his earthly body to join his son in heaven on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. Born June 15, 1946, he was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar A. and Pauline H. Baird, Niece, Sheena Baird, very special friend, William “Bill” Tice and his beloved and only son, Linc S. Baird....
Arlie James Buckner
Nov 12, 2018
Arlie James Buckner, III (Jamee), 39 years old went to be with the Lord on 11/12/2018. Jamee will be remembered by those close to him for his big smile and gentle spirit. He loved hunting, fishing and country music. Jamee is survived by sons Dylan, Jacob & Dagan; Parents Arlie James Jr. & Jane Buckner and Bill & Sherri Walden...
Grace Baker Childers
Nov 12, 2018
Grace Baker Childers, age 89 of Halls went home to be with the lord Monday November 12, 2018. She was a faithful member of Salem Baptist Church, and retired from SunTrust Bank with over 30 years of service in the banking industry. She was preceded in death by her Husband Honald Childers. She is survived by her Son DR. David...
Helen Marie Hulsey
Nov 12, 2018
Helen Marie Hulsey, 95, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2018. Born on October 30, 1923 to Giuseppe and Mary Vazzana. Preceded in death by husband of 34 years, John W. Hulsey; daughters, Judy Petree and Brenda Underwood. Survived by children Deborah Hulsey of Knoxville, James Hulsey, Mary James, and John Hulsey, all of Indianapolis. 16 grandchildren, 20...
Charlie Jay Thompson
Nov 11, 2018
Captain Charlie Jay Thompson passed away Sunday, November 11 at the age of 78 in Fort Mill, South Carolina. A graduate of Fulton High School (Class of '58), he had lived in Knoxville his entire life until June of 2018, when he moved to Fort Mill, SC to be closer to his daughter and family. Charlie was a loving husband,...
Mary Lou Cowden
Nov 10, 2018
Mary Lou Cowden, age 95, of Knoxville passed away on November 10, 2018. She was a member of Knoxville First Seventh Day Adventist Church. She is preceded in death by husbands John Wilson Blankenship, Herman J. Trantham, and Isam G. Cowden. She is Survived by daughter Sandra Landon; sons Ronald J. Trantham and Jerry W. Blankenship; six grandchildren; and three...
Jewel Shipe Williams
Nov 10, 2018
Jewel Shipe Williams, who arrived in this world on June 19, 1930, went to her heavenly home on November 10, 2018. Preceded in death by her husband of 65 years Jim Williams, parents Mr. and Mrs. B.H. Shipe, and sisters Boots Hammontree and Wanda Johnson. She leaves behind, her daughter Vera and son-in-law David Northern, sisters Bobbie Pardue and husband...
Samuel Keaton Smith
Nov 10, 2018
Samuel Keaton Smith was born on October 6, 2000. In his life he was a light and beacon for those around him. The atmosphere always changed for the better when he stepped into a room, whether it was for screaming "no go frozen dough' or playing the chicken dance in the middle of class or shot-gunning a monster just for...
Carrie Jane Geames
Nov 9, 2018
Carrie J. Geames, age 86 of Knoxville, passed away November 9, 2018 at Island Home Nursing Facility. She was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She would do anything to help anyone. She was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her parents P.V. and Bertha Humphrey, son Steve Geames and great granddaughter Makayla Dyer. Survived...
Margaret Ann Loveday
Nov 9, 2018
Margaret Ann Loveday, age 80, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 9, 2018. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is proceeded in death by sons Harold Loveday and Tony Loveday; daughter Carolyn Loveday; daughter-in-law Donna Loveday; and many more loved ones. She is survived by loving husband of 65 years Glen Loveday; son Gary...
Amanda Kay Whitton
Nov 8, 2018
Amanda Kay Whitton Heaven gained another angel on November 8th 2018. Manda was loved by many, especially her husband of 7 years. She was an awesome poetry writer and cook. She loved her coffee and porch sittin and most of all her furbabies, which are too many to count. She was a list maker For Everything! She will be greatly...
Verna Pauline Jackson
Nov 7, 2018
Verna P. Clevenger Jackson, age 67, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord November 7, 2018. She loved her rubix cube and listening to Elvis. She enjoyed spending time with her family and her Tennessee Vols. Preceded in death by husband Bob, parents Jesse and Lilly Clevenger, sisters Carolyn, and Mary, brothers Ken, Jack, and Carl, and granddaughter Sara....
Elijah Lane Powell
Nov 7, 2018
Elijah Lane Powell, age 19, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Lane was a covenant member of the forever family at Fairview Baptist Church. Lane had a heart of gold and loved his friends and family fiercely. He is survived by father Travis (Angela) Powell; mother Kimberly Powell (Chris); baby sister Rosie Powell; sisters Haley Canever and Ashlyn Hatmaker;...
Peggy Lee Mcdaniel
Nov 6, 2018
Peggy Antrican McDaniel went to a better home on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. She was the owner of Peggy’s Hair Styling for many years. She was also a member of Union Baptist Church of Halls. She is preceded in death by husband Billy McDaniel, son Eddie Antrican, and granddaughters Candi and Shannon. She also leaves behind her two great grandchildren...
Joseph Smith,
Nov 6, 2018
Joseph “Joe” Smith, Jr., age 88 of Knoxville, went to be with the lord on November 6, 2018. He was a member of Texas Valley Baptist Church. He is a veteran of the United States Army and served in the Korean War. He is preceded in death by daughter, Jo Ann Smith; wife, Roxie Ann Smith; brother, Robert Smith; sisters,...
Deanna Alexi
Nov 6, 2018
DeAnna Alexi, age 47, of Knoxville TN, daughter of Tony and Margo Alexi, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, under the care of the amazing staff at UT Medical Center, with her family holding her hands at her bedside. DeAnna had been under the care of UT Hospice at home prior to...
Joshua Todd Daniels
Nov 6, 2018
Joshua Todd Daniels, age 40, of Knoxville, TN went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 6, 2018. Josh was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend. He loved hunting, fishing, outdoor activities and was an avid arm-wrestling champion. Josh never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand to those...
