Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Sarah Jane Cicale
Oct 26, 2018
Sarah Jane Cicale, age 54, of Knoxville passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2018. Proceeded in death by parents Ray and Hazel DeFoe; brother Ray DeFoe, Jr; brother-in-law Jerry Fox; and father of her children Dennis Cicale. Survived by children Stacey, Steven (Nicole), and Brittany (Chris) Cicale; grandchildren Steven, Jr. Bricen, Brooklynn, Aiden, and Ivan ; sister Donna Fox; brother...
Roscoe M. Stooksbury
Oct 25, 2018
Roscoe M. Stooksbury, age 95, of Knoxville passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018. He was a member of Smithwood Baptist Church Preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Arbutus Corum Stooksbury; son Joe Stooksbury; parents Lee and Shrepty Stooksbury; brother James Stooksbury; and sister Rosalee Holmes. Survived by step-daughters Claudine Ogle and Clyda Glick; grandchildren Sammy Truan...
Johnny Mack Hood
Oct 25, 2018
Johnny Mack Hood, age 70, of South Knoxville, passed away Thursday October 25, 2018 with his family at his side. He was a devout Christian and member of Community Baptist Church. Survived by son Jason (Pam) Hood; daughter Wendy (Matt) Hancock; grandchild Mattison Hancock; sisters, Ella Mae Hood and Alice Faye Thurman; nephew Johnny Hood; niece Debbie Thurman; special friends...
Roscoe M. Stooksbury
Oct 25, 2018
Roscoe M. Stooksbury, age 95, of Knoxville passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018. He was a member of Smithwood Baptist Church Preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Arbutus Corum Stooksbury; son Joe Stooksbury; parents Lee and Shrepty Stooksbury; brother James Stooksbury; and sister Rosalee Holmes. Survived by step-daughters Claudine Ogle and Clyda Glick; grandchildren Sammy Truan...
Doyle K. Tharp
Oct 24, 2018
Doyle K. Tharp, age 77, of Rutledge TN, passed away Wednesday October 24, 2018, at Ridgeview Terrace of Life Care. He was a member of Clapps Chapel United Methodist Church. Doyle was a very giving person; he would do without himself to help anyone in need. Preceded in death by parents Frank Tharp and Ethel Tharp Hammock; sister Vonda Epperson;...
Vera Lee Henderson
Oct 24, 2018
Mrs. Vera Lee Henderson, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Pugh L. Hall, widow of Mr. Frank E. (FE) Henderson, went home to be with the Lord on October 24, 2018 at the age of 92. Survivors: Brothers Edward Hall and Pugh C. Hall; Sisters Mrs. Ahjeuyah Hansard and Mrs. Juanita Gardner; Sister in laws: Ann, Ruth, Betty, Naomi,...
George William "Bill" Ford
Oct 24, 2018
George William "Bill" Ford, born on December 3, 1939, went to be with Jesus on October 24, 2018. Bill was first born son of George Austin Ford and Helen Aline Ford. In 1962 he began ice skating for recreation at Ice Chalet in Knoxville. From 1962-1964 Bill served in the United States Army, stationed in Korea.1965-1975 he worked for Plasti-Line,...
Brenda Ann Trammell
Oct 22, 2018
Trammell, Brenda (Graves), passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018 at the family home surrounded by her family. She was a member of Inskip Baptist Church. Retired from Proffitt’s Department Store. She was a licensed beautician for many years. She loved following her son and grandsons with their baseball. Preceded by mother Loda Graves. Survivors husband of 50 years C.L....
Vaughn William Monroe
Oct 22, 2018
Vaughn William Monroe, age 74 of Knoxville passed away on October 22, 2018. He was a member of Hansard Chapel United Methodist Church. He loved his family, animals and farming. He was employed by the University of Tennessee with 44 years of service. He was a kind and generous Christian man. Preceded in death by wife Barbara Ann Vandergriff Monroe,...
Willa Dean Cardwell
Oct 21, 2018
Willa Dean Cardwell went to meet the Lord on October 21, 2018 at LaConte Hospital in Sevierville, Tennessee. She was born July 7, 1961 in Knoxville. Willa Dean left behind her son Michael Green and wife Lisa; grandchildren Amber Green, Corey Powers; great grandchild Kayden Weaver; sister Roberta Ray and husband Johnny; boyfriend Ronnie Summers and many loving friends. She...
Clarence Eric Pack
Oct 21, 2018
Clarence Eric Pack born January 19, 1961 passed away October 21, 2018. He was preceded in death by mother Florence (Reynolds) Pack father Cuba Pack sister; Linda Rolen Brothers; Cuba Jr., Herman, Robert, Billy, Carl, Howard, Roy, Curtis, and Willard pack. He is survived by sisters; Mildred Cordy, Dorothy Pack, and Sandra Whitson brothers; Vernon Pack, Donald Pack, and Joseph...
Charles David Cruze
Oct 19, 2018
Charles David Cruze, age 44, of Knoxville passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018. He was a loyal Father, companion, friend, and sibling. If he could have fished from the seat of his race car he would have. Preceded in death by parents Arnold Cruze and Barbara Jean Ernest; and brother James “Deano” Ernest. Survived by wife Sherry Martin Cruze;...
Kenneth David Coffman
Oct 18, 2018
Kenneth “Kenny” David Coffman, age 48 of Luttrell, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on October 18, 2018. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Maynard & Eva Coffman and Millard & Cora Munsey. He is survived by parents Rev. Donnie and Lola Coffman; brothers Ricky (Sharon) Coffman and Donnie (Sherry) Coffman; nieces Kayla (Jamie) Moore and...
Glenn Thomas Kitts
Oct 18, 2018
Glenn Thomas Kitts, age 91, of Knoxville passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018. He Served his County well as a United States Marine during World War II era. He retired from the Knoxville Transit Lines after 52 years. He coached little league at Fountain City Ball Park for ten plus years. Preceded in death by wife Barbara Jean Kitts;...
Ruth Mae Holbert
Oct 17, 2018
Ruth Mae Holbert age 88, of Halls, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Beverly Park Place. She was a member of Union Baptist Church of Halls; preceded in death by husband Jimmie. Survived by children, Linda Pendleton of Cartersville, GA; Curtis Holbert and wife Sheila of Halls; Kathy Baker and husband Joe of Aberdeen, MD; four grandchildren and seven...
Jack Lee Hawkins
Oct 17, 2018
Jack Lee Hawkins, age 81, of Powell went to be with the Lord and his loving wife on Wednesday October 17, 2018. Jack was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church, a graduate of Powell High School Class of 1955 and a retired truck salesman from International Harvester. Jack was a loving dad, pappaw and great pappaw. He loved spending time...
Ulyess Doyle Welch
Oct 16, 2018
Ulyess Doyle Welch, born December 23, 1926, departed this life October 16, 2018 to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was a World War II veteran and an active member of Emory Valley Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Reed and Mamie Welch; sister Vonnie Stanifer. He is survived by his son Doyle...
Douglas P. Grant
Oct 15, 2018
Douglas “Doug” P. Grant, age 63 of Fountain City passed away Monday, October 15, 2018 at his home. He was a 1973 graduate of Central High School. He was a parishioner at Holy Ghost Catholic Church. He was the owner of Grant and Grant Contractors. Doug was a Tennessee Vols Fan and fishing enthusiast. He played baseball with the Fountain...
Mary Jean Bright Mcmanus
Oct 14, 2018
Mary Jean “Grandma” Bright McManus, age 88 passed away on October 14, 2018. Jean was a lifetime member of Salem Baptist Church, a 1947 graduate and salutatorian of Halls High School, and a member of the Halls Women League. She worked for Knox County and City Schools. Jean loved kids and was known to so many as Grandma. She had...
Wrildia A. Blackburn
Oct 13, 2018
Wrildia Blackburn, age 88, went to be with the Lord Saturday, October 13, 2018. She was a member of Roseberry Baptist Church. She was the Christian mother anyone could want. Everyone that met her, loved her, and she loved everyone. She never found fault in people. She will be sorely missed. She is preceded in death by husband John E....
