Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Sandra Faye Prince
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...
Hugh Wallace Sherlin
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)....
Erna Johnson
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....
Tommie Lou Grant
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...
Robert Cory Whitson
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.
Edward Kenneth Anderson
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,...
Casey Adams
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...
Richard Kitts
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...
Brian Edward Hatmaker
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...
Janice Faye Henderlight
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...
Robert Mcclure Mink
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...
Louis Gale Trivett
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...
Iva Pearl Tallent
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...
Heath Pinkston
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...
Donald T. Humbard
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...
George Neil Mccurry
Apr 5, 2018
George N. “Charlie” McCurry, Jr, age 75, went to be with the Lord on April 5, 2018. He is preceded in death by parents George Sr. and Edith McCurry; brothers John, Clarence, Billy and Tom McCurry. Charlie is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Mary Ann Camper McCurry; daughter Karen (Dale) Branch; son Michael (Sheri) McCurry; granddaughter Kassie...
Sandra Crane
Apr 5, 2018
Sandra Mullins Crane, 77 of Knoxville passed away April 5, 2018. She was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by husband Walter Leon Crane and parents Helen and Hollis Mullins. Survived by daughter Angela Crane Bailey and husband Kevin; granddaughter Sabrina Corinne Bailey; special friends of the family who...
Pattye Lonette Sampson-Taylor
Apr 4, 2018
Pattye Lonette Sampson-Taylor (Big Mamaw) went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at approximately 2:30a.m. at UT Hospital from complications from a recent surgery. She was a member of Dante Baptist Church. Pattye was preceded in death by parents, Mason and Lorena (Rena) Sampson, brother Kenneth Sampson, and daughter Danita Taylor-Williams. Pattye is survived by husband,...
Daniel Theodore Peak
Apr 4, 2018
Daniel Theodore Peak, age 62 of Knoxville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at his home. He owned Danny’s Battery Shop in Maynardville for over 30 years and was an avid nature lover. Preceded in death by father Ernest E. Peak and brothers David R. Peak and Bill E. Peak. Survivors mother Mildred L. Peak, sister Carol Hammack...
