Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Ervin "Leno" Schoolfield
Aug 26, 2018
Ervin “Leno” Schoolfield, age 41, passed away August 26, 2018. He was an Airforce veteran and an instructor for the UAV. Ervin mentored the Halls High School Robotics Team. He was a loving husband and father, with a great sense of humor and an energetic personality. He is preceded in death by mother, Delane Trunk; grandmother, Thelma Schoolfield. Survived by...
Lois Faye Martin
Aug 23, 2018
Lois “Faye” Williams Martin, age 62, went to join her lord and savior on August 23, 2018. Lois left behind her beloved husband of 45 years Cecil “Cheta” Martin; son Tim Martin and his wife Marquette “Cricket” Martin; many loved grandchildren; brothers, Bob and Jerry Williams of Knoxville and John Williams of Friendsville; sisters, Jean Watson, Sue Williams, Shirley Carter...
Ernest E. Ezell
Aug 23, 2018
Ernest Esco Ezell, age 80, passed away peacefully in his Powder Springs, TN home on Thursday evening. Ernest was a Central High School 1957 graduate. He attended UTK for seven years as a pre-med and then law student. He was a three-year veteran of the US Army stationed in Germany. He retired from the Sheet Metal Union, Local 5. Over...
Nakomia Anne Joseph
Aug 22, 2018
Nakomia Anne Joseph, age 40, passed away on August 22, 2018. She enjoyed being a wife and mom. She loved animals, motorcycles, and going camping. She especially loved family adventures. She is preceded in death by mother Diane Lynn, papaw Bunny Hurst, and aunt Gail Jones. She is survived by loving husband of 22 years Timothy Joseph, daughter Alana Joseph,...
Joyce Ann Wolfenbarger
Aug 22, 2018
Joyce Ann Wolfenbarger, age 70, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Parkwest Medical Center. She is preceded in death by father and mother Tom and Juanita Rollen, sisters Edith Rollen and Jenny Claiborne, and grandparents Gus and Willie Moore. Joyce is survived by husband Jerry Wolfenbarger, brother David Rollen, wife Teresa, brother-in-law Rev. Bill Claiborne, brother-in-law Don Butty, brother-in-law...
Donald Ray Jackson
Aug 22, 2018
Donald Ray Jackson, age 60, passed away on August 22, 2018. He was of Baptist faith. Donald was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a hard worker. He made friends wherever he went and never knew a stranger. He is preceded in death by his wife Cindy Jackson and son Bryan Jackson. He is survived and will be deeply missed...
Geraldine Mckinney Sanders Beeler
Aug 20, 2018
Geraldine McKinney Sanders Beeler, age 89, of Knoxville, passed away August 20, 2018. Geraldine was born on August 4, 1929 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Arthur and Jetholet McKinney. She was a member of Faithway Baptist Church and a Charter Member of the Senior Sunday School Class there. She was preceded in death by her Parents; Sister, Irene Johnson; Brothers, Arthur...
Hazel Lee Mcphetridge
Aug 19, 2018
Hazel Lee "NaNa" McPhetridge, age 95, of Knoxville passed away peacefully, Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Fort Sanders Medical Center. She was a member of Arlington Baptist Church. Former member of Sharon Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Powell High School, and then went on to obtain a degree from Knoxville Business College. She worked for Knox County Property...
Helen M. Atkins
Aug 19, 2018
Atkins, Helen M. – age 91, of Corryton, went to her Heavenly home on August 19, 2018. Preceded in death by loving husband Rev. Fred H. Atkins, precious son Lawrence Gene Atkins, parents Robert and Biddie Spires, brother Lon & Ruth Spires, sisters Gertrude & Jesse Perkey, Jessie Mae & Hal Huffaker, and Gladys & Berlin Garrett. Survivors: sons Howard...
Stephanie R. Smith
Aug 18, 2018
Stephanie R. Smith, age 34, of Knoxville, formerly Glenview, IL., passed away on August 18, 2018. She was very passionate about her career as a hair stylist. She loved music, dancing, her friends and her family. She had a very special place in her heart for her Frankie and Boss. She is preceded in death by parents Joseph and Gayle...
Ava Kathryn Easterday
Aug 18, 2018
Ava Kathryn Easterday, age 8, passed away August 18, 2018. She was a dancer at Prima Dance Studio. Ava attended after school care and summer care at Wallace Memorial and was a student at Powell Elementary School. Ava’s passion in life was to dance. She loved being at the studio and she loved competing. She loved anything pink, teal, sparkly,...
Christopher Ryan Lusch
Aug 18, 2018
Christopher Ryan Lusch, age 34, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on August 18, 2018 at his home. He is survived by his wife Stephanie Lusch, his son Maze and his daughter Kendell. His mother Jenna Pomeroy & Step Father Lz Pomeroy, His father Doug Lusch, his two grandmothers Ginny Olinek & Sharon Lusch, His 6 brothers, Dan Lusch (Courtney Clarkson),...
Curtis Ray Honeycutt
Aug 17, 2018
Curtis "Curt" Ray Honeycut - age 76, born February 6, 1942, passed away on August 17th, 2018 in Madisonville at the home of his brother and sister in law, Jim and Dixie Honeycutt. His permanent residence was Avon, North Carolina where he and his wife, Carolyn, had resided for 14 years prior to returning to East Tennessee. He loved his...
Ernestine R. Smith
Aug 16, 2018
ERNESTINE R SMITH – age 87 went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 16, 2018 . She was born in Harlan, Ky and grew up in LaFollette, Tn. Member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. She was loved by all who knew her. Loving wife and mother, and will be missed. Preceded in death by husband, Charles E. Smith, Sr....
Phyllis Josephine Keny
Aug 16, 2018
Phyllis Keny, 90, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018. Born in Aberdeen, S.D. to Mae and Alphonse Zemlicka, she was very bright and talented in art and music, singing in the choir at Sacred Heart Church where her mother was the choir director/organist for many years. She attended Mt. Marty Catholic High School graduating in 3 years, then Northern State...
Monica Lynn Gibbs
Aug 15, 2018
Monica Lynn (Daniels) Gibbs, age 48, passed away August 15, 2018. She was a believer in Christ and a member of Shift Church. She was a beautiful wild red head. The bestest mom in the whole world and the most awesomness mamaw ever. She loved to help others and to feed the ants. She is preceded in death by parents,...
Clay Edward Smith
Aug 14, 2018
Clay Edward Smith, age 57, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. He is preceded in death by father, William Smith; mother, Thelma Smith; and brother, Billy Joe Smith. Clay is survived by sisters brothers, Helen Williams, Linda Collins, Joyce Sheffield, David Smith, William Smith, Fred Smith and Michael Smith as well as several nieces and nephews. The family will...
Jonathan Lee Elkins
Aug 14, 2018
Jonathan Lee Elkins, age 31 of Heiskell, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Preceded in death by grandparents Chad and Aline Elkins. Survived by parents Barry and Lisa Elkins, sister Jessica Elkins, grandparents Ann and Gary Hunsucker, Leon and Jeanette Early, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins who loved him very much. Family members...
