Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Lois Tommie Beeler
Mar 17, 2018
Lois Henrietta “Tommie” Beeler, age 90, of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord March 17, 2018. Lois loved the outdoors and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by husband Carl Beeler, parents Henry and Dorothy Davis, daughters Darlene Clapp and Penny Raye Beeler, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Survivors, granddaughter Missy Griffith (Roger), grandson...
Sharon Whitson
Mar 16, 2018
Sharon (Acuff) Whitson, age 75, of Luttrell passed away peacefully on Friday, March 16th with her family by her side. She attended the Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall in Halls. She was a devoted administrator for Ailor Mortuary for over 29 years. In retirement, she enjoyed spending time outside and taking care of her beloved animals. Sharon is preceded in death...
Dorothy Maxine Martin
Mar 16, 2018
Maxine Dorothy Martin, age 91, passed on to heaven March 16, 2018. Born January 19, 1927, she grew up in Anderson County, then worked for over 40 years at Tennessee Armature before retiring. She is preceded in death by her father, Percy Martin, and her mother, Grace Martin. She is survived by her sister Phyllis Hall, brothers Jewell Martin (Charlene)...
Charles H. Mcdaniel Ii
Mar 15, 2018
Charles H. McDaniel II, age 71, passed away on March 15, 2018 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center due to complications of multiple myeloma. Per his request his body is being cremated. He was a Christian and member of Mount Hermon United Methodist Church. He loved southern gospel music with all his heart. He began doing farm work when he...
Steven Randell Powers
Mar 15, 2018
Steven Randell Powers, age 68, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Thursday, March 15th, 2018. He was preceded in death by parents Lewis and Mary Powers, grandmother Anna Arnold, aunt Laura Henderson, uncle Joe Church, brother-in-law Kenneth Trent, niece Michelle Durbrow, great-niece Holland Durbrow. He is survived by sisters Debra Trent and Diane Vineyard, brother-in-law Donnie Roach. The family will...
Harold Dean White
Mar 15, 2018
Harold Dean White, age 71, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018. God took a special angel. He was preceded in death by his father and mother Rev. Grant and Frances White, brothers; Bob Lane, Rick, and Troy White, and sister Ruth Phillips. He is survived by brother J.T. White (Linda), sister Rita Taylor and Debbie Hurst White, and aunt...
Allan "Buck" Smith
Mar 15, 2018
Allan “Buck” Smith, age 77, went to be with the Lord on March 15, 2018. He was a member of The Church at Sterchi Hills and was retired from KUB. He was preceded in death by wife, Judy Smith; parents, Paul and Carrie Smith; sisters, Joanne and Lois; brother Ed. He is survived by son, Neil Smith (Tina); brother Tommy;...
Ruby King
Mar 15, 2018
Ruby King, age 95, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 15th, 2018. She was a wonderful mother who will be greatly missed. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years Pinkton “Pink” Tolbert, son Donald King and daughter Peggy Seavers. She is survived by daughter Pat Bradley, 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren,...
Russell A. Baker
Mar 15, 2018
Russell A. Baker, age 85, of Luttrell, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord March 15, 2018. He was preceded in death by wife of 52 years Stella Baker; and parents Edward F. and Anna Mae Baker. Russell is survived by daughter Arawanaha Hickey (Jackie), daughter Pat Ramsey (Patrick), daughter Alice Norman (Nathan), son Bill Baker (Lena), daughter Judy White,...
Frieda Dixon
Mar 15, 2018
Frieda C. Dixon, age 85 of Maynardville, went home to be with the Lord on March 15, 2018. She was the last surviving child of Grover and Bessie Dixon. She is survived by daughter, Carolyn Worsham and son-in-law Robert. Grandson Rodney Kiser and his wife Neoma. Grandson Darin Worsham and his wife Samantha. Great grandchildren: Jordann, Megann and Jonathan Kiser,...
Martha Ann "Nanny" Mccall Baker
Mar 14, 2018
Martha Ann “Nanny” McCall Baker, age 89, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Wednesday, March 14th, 2018. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in South Knoxville, retired from Levi Strauss after 26 years of service, and worked as a seamstress for Dutch Girl Cleaners for the last 20 years. She performed numerous alterations for individual clients in the...
Sherman Holbert
Mar 14, 2018
Sherman “Bob” Holbert, age 85, passed away on March 14, 2018. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church and a veteran of The United States Army. He was retired from the City of Knoxville Fire Department. He enjoyed fishing, whistling and listening to music. He is preceded in death by parents, Sherman and Anna Holbert and brother, Richard Holbert....
Charlotte Ruth Cox
Mar 12, 2018
Charlotte Ruth Huskey Cox, age 81, of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, March 12th, 2018. She was an organist at Macedonia Baptist Church, had a passion for singing, and teaching Sunday school class. She enjoyed spending time with her family, friends, and especially enjoyed her pets. Charlotte was preceded in death by husband Jay Cox, parents Henry and Hazel Huskey,...
Christopher Michael Grissom
Mar 12, 2018
Christopher Michael Grissom, age 35, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, March 12th, 2018. He was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by father Michael Grissom; grandfather Robert Norton; and grandparents Lonzo and Cleo Grissom. He is survived by mother Cathy Norton Grissom; grandmother Geraldine Norton; sister Sarah Grissom; aunts Robin Melton, Lucie Kelly; uncle...
Tandy Loranzy Summers
Mar 12, 2018
Tandy L. Summers, born November 21, 1943, passed away March 12, 2018. Preceded in death by wife Elizabeth Summers; parents Bessie Summers Howard and Joseph Summers; brothers Richard Summers and Carl “Toby” Howard. Survived by brothers Harrison and Don Summers; sisters Ruby Lorene Humphries (Covington, GA), Imogene Weaver (Knoxville), Betty McCain (Lenoir City), and Beatrice Myers (Sevierville); children Diane Harding,...
Frank Ted Elkins
Mar 12, 2018
Frank Ted Elkins, age 92, passed away on March 12, 2018. He was a member of Valley Grove Baptist Church in Union County. He was a veteran of the United States Navy during WW2 on the USS Siboney CVE-112. He was preceded in death by parents Charlie and Dolphia Elkins and sister, Hazel Pickel. He is survived by wife, Clara...
Opal Mae Adcock
Mar 12, 2018
Opal Mae Adcock, age 88, of Knoxville Tennessee passed away peacefully at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center on March 12th, 2018. Opal was a longtime member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband Reverend Paul Adcock and son Larry Adcock. She is survived by sister Faye Breeden, daughters: Carol Wilson, Mary Miranda, and Brenda...
Pierson Chase Brown
Mar 11, 2018
Pierson Chase Brown, age 3, passed away March 11, 2018. Pierson was smart boy, full of life and his personality would light up a room. He is survived by parents, Kirkland and Megan Brown; brother, Hansen Crue Brown; grandparents, Jeff and Angie Brown, Richard LaRue and Lori McCracken Elliott; aunts and uncles, Brady Brown, Allison Peeler, Caston LaRue, Corbin LaRue,...
Michael D. Dugger
Mar 10, 2018
Mikey Dugger, age 61 of Knoxville passed away March 10, 2018. He was a loving father. Preceded in death by parents Arlie and Nellie Dugger and son, Michael Dugger. Survived by girlfriend Tracy Gaddis; children Letitia Dugger, Decie Peake, Josh Gasca, and Erin Gasca; grandchildren Alexis King and Emily Hodge; siblings Jackie Hollefield, Vickie Birchfield, Ricky Dugger and Buddy Dugger....
Ruth Franklin
Mar 9, 2018
Ruth Franklin, age 84, of Knoxville, was saved at an early age and went to be with her heavenly father on March 9, 2018. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Glenn H. Smith; second husband, Sam Franklin; parents, Fate and Myrtle McBee; brother, Swan McBee; sisters, Trula Hobock, Ruby Woods, and Lucille McBee. She is survived by...
