Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
L. C. Bruce,
Nov 24, 2017
L.C. “Sonny” Bruce, Jr., age 71, of Knoxville, went peacefully to be with Jesus on Friday, November 24th, 2017. He was born on July 6th, 1946 to the late L.C. Bruce, Sr. and Helen Murray Bruce. He graduated from Central High School, the Tennessee Military Institute, and later enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served during the Vietnam...
Aaron Matthew Collette
Nov 23, 2017
Aaron Matthew Collette “Matt”, 31 of Knoxville, passed away November 23, 2017. He was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed racing with his dad and fishing with his son. Matt was a kind and loving son, father, and friend. Preceded in death by mother Connie Smith. Survived by son Isaac Collette; father Ernie and Tammy Collette; sister Katrina Collette; girlfriend...
Barbara Pinkston Sumter
Nov 22, 2017
Barbara Pinkston Sumter, born January 25, 1935, went to be with the Lord on November 22, 2017. She retired from KUB after many years of dedicated service. Barbara was also a long-time member of Salem Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir and directed the children’s choir for many years. She enjoyed bowling, and spending time with her family....
Spencer Neal Baugus
Nov 21, 2017
Spencer Neal Baugus, born April 2, 1982, flew to Heaven on the angel express on November 21, 2017. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Maelyn Baugus. He was a great son, loved and cherished by his mama, Charlotte F. Baugus; father, Doyle Baugus; sister, Spring Baugus; brother, Bobby Baugus; grandparents, Janice D. Tacker, John Tacker, and Jesse O....
Imogene Vandergriff Andrews
Nov 20, 2017
Imogene Vandergriff Andrews, age 85, of Maynardville, went to be with the Lord on November 20, 2017. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Mack Vandergriff and Elijah Andrews; parents, Thurman & Bertie Johnson; brothers, Roy, Eugene, J.T., Hobert, Edgar, Danny, and Joe Johnson; sister, Juanita LeSueur and 7 half brothers...
Lida Myrtle Ridenour
Nov 20, 2017
Lida Myrtle Ridenour, age 99, formerly of Knoxville, passed away November 20, 2017. She is preceded in death by husbands, Eugene Edmondson, Edward Haynes, and Lester Ridenour; daughter, Frances Darlene Edmondson; great-grandson, Grayson Graves; parents, Gibson & Cora Warwick. She is survived by son, J. William Edmondson (Judy); daughter, Betty F. Barry (Thomas); grandchildren, Angela Clapp (Barry), Kiokee Carnes, Kayla...
Dana Lee Loveday-Phillips
Nov 20, 2017
Dana Lee (Phillips) Loveday age 49 of Knoxville passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 at St. Marys Hospital. Preceded in death by mother Yvonne Leatherwood. Survivors the father of her children Kenneth Loveday, sons Aaron Higgins and Shane Loveday, daughters Kelsie Cheatham, Leeann, Kendra and Layla Loveday, 7 grandchildren, stepfather David Leatherwood, brother Joey Phillips and sister Stephanie Phillips. Memorial...
James Brownlow "J.B." Stansberry
Nov 19, 2017
James Brownlow “J.B.” Stansberry, born October 24, 1934, passed away November 19, 2017. He was a member and deacon of Community Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by parents, Bill & Lula Sweet Stansberry; sisters, Hazel, Etta Lee, Nell, Mattie Lee; brothers, Roy, Robert, and Johnny Stansberry. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lucille Keck Stansberry;...
Frances Marion Lawson
Nov 18, 2017
Frances “Fatsy” Marion Day Lawson, age 72, of Knoxville, received her wings and went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 18th, 2017. She was born on July 21st, 1945 to the late Christopher and Lillian Taylor Day. She was a born-again Christian, loved by so many, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was...
Thomas Randolph Testerman
Nov 18, 2017
Thomas Randolph Testerman, (quite possibly the smartest man in the world), age 52, of Knoxville passed away at U.T. Medical Center November 18, 2017 surrounded by his children and their mother. He loved and was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church. He loved watching and coaching sports. Preceded in death by parents T.J. and Ida Testerman; brother Barry Ellis;...
James Perry Browning
Nov 18, 2017
James Perry “Buck” Browning, age 78, of Powell passed away November 18th. Buck was known for his expert and custom work with fiberglass, mold design, all types of repair, and building fiberglass fishing boats. Preceded in death by father Bruce Earl Browning Sr., mother Ruby Louise Mays Browning, and sister Shirley Clifton Sims. Survived by wife Delinda Browning, son Ty...
Arthur F. Payne
Nov 17, 2017
Arthur F. Payne Jr. (Ottie), age 72, passed away November 17, 2017. He was an Army Veteran, and a truck driver for the majority of his life. People knew him as a good man with a big heart. Preceded in death by son Arthur Lynn Payne; parents Edith and Arthur Payne Sr; brother Charles Tony Payne; sister Linda Faye Graves....
Walter David Pyle
Nov 17, 2017
Walter David Pyle, age 61, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 17, 2017. He was a Navy Veteran who loved his country and had respect for others who served. He had a great love for his family, pets, boating, music, outdoors, hiking, and was an avid reader. He strived for perfection in everything he...
Kimberly Gail Jones
Nov 16, 2017
Kimberly Gail Jones, age 61, passed away November 16, 2017. She was a loving and kind woman with a big heart. People loved being around her, with her contagious smile. She was very close with her family who loved and will miss her greatly. Preceded in death by parents Eva Eileen and Benny Joe Perry; brother Donald Steve Perry; infant...
Nicola Monroe Bowers
Nov 12, 2017
Nicola Monroe Bowers, age 39, passed away November 12, 2017. She was a member of Walridge Baptist Church. Nicola was a dedicated aunt who loved her nieces and nephews as her own children. Preceded in death by mother Judy Lynn Bowers; grandparents Rev. Ben and Rebin Whaley, James and Roxie Bowers. Left to cherish her memory are father Charles Monroe...
Alvin Leonard "Rat" Mitchell
Nov 12, 2017
Alvin Leonard Mitchell, “Rat”, age 66, of Knoxville, passed away November 12, 2017. Alvin was retired from DeRoyal Industries and a member of New Fellowship Baptist Church. He loved his coffee, video games, his John Deere, the outdoors, and was an avid Vols fan. Most of all, he loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by...
Clarence Samuel Smith
Nov 12, 2017
Clarence Samuel Smith, age 85, of Powell, TN, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 12th, 2017. He was a faithful member of Temple Baptist Church and was a United States Air Force Veteran who served in the Korean War. His love and support will be missed by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his...
Jack Robert Rhodes
Nov 11, 2017
Jack Robert Rhodes, Sr., age 77, of Powell, passed away November 11, 2017. He was a faithful member of West View Community Church and retired from the United States Postal Service after 30 plus years of dedicated service. Jack was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cas & Mary...
Charles Hillard Adams
Nov 10, 2017
Charles Hillard Adams, age 87, born April 8, 1930, passed away November 10, 2017. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Charles was a member of Powell Church, and retired from Stokes Electric Company after more than 30 years of dedicated service. He was also a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, Knoxville Community Action Committee Mobile Meals Program, and...
Esther Mae Mcmahan
Nov 6, 2017
Esther Mae McMahan, age 89, of Knoxville Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Monday November 6, 2017. Esther was a faithful member of Outreach Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband G.W. McMahan Sr. and daughter Charlotte Emerson. She is survived by daughters Brenda (Terry) Tharpe, Cathy (Rondy) Brooks, sons Reverend JR (Lynn) McMahan, Paul...
