Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Earl "The Pearl" Felker
Feb 13, 2018
Donald “Earl” Felker, age 86, of Halls Crossroads, TN, went to be with the Lord and reunited with his wife of 49 years to the day, Anna Ruth Felker, on Tuesday, February 13th, 2018. He was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church for over 25 years, a United States Navy Veteran and was an insurance salesman for National Life...
Arthur Kelly Byrd
Feb 13, 2018
Arthur Kelly Byrd, Jr. passed through Heaven’s Gate at Physicians Regional Medical Center on February 13, 2018. Preceded in death by parents Arthur Kelly Sr. and Hilda Byrd; and son Phillip Taylor. Survived by wife Georgia; daughter Jill Racek and husband Jim; sons Michael Taylor and wife Donna, Mark Taylor and friend Judy, Allen Taylor and wife Elaine “Ralph”; sister...
Bonnie Ruth Miller
Feb 13, 2018
Bonnie Ruth Miller, age 63, of Knoxville, was carried home by the angels on February 13, 2018 while surrounded by her loved ones. Preceded in death by father William Foster; son Jimmy Wayne Miller, Jr.; brother Paul Foster; and sisters Betty McIntyre and Jenny Grant. Survived by mother Mary Patton Foster, daughter Susan Miller; grandchildren Sierra Norman, Savannah Norman, Joseph...
James David Brooks
Feb 12, 2018
James David (Hammer) Brooks, age 68 of Knoxville went to his Heavenly Home on Monday morning, February 12, 2018. Gone but Never Forgotten. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Alma Ruth Brooks; brother, Bill: sister, Martha; niece, Tammy. Survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Linda Canupp Brooks: sons, David and wife Joyce, Chris and wife Casey; daughters,...
Joyce Arrowood Walker
Feb 11, 2018
Joyce Arrowood Walker, age 83, of Knoxville, passed away February 11, 2018. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Powell and also faithfully attended Black Oak Heights Baptist Church for many years. Joyce loved her family and was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by husband, Claude E. Walker; parents, Ashley & Rosa...
Joyce "Jo" Joiner
Feb 10, 2018
Joyce “Jo” Naomi Joiner, age 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on February 10, 2018 after a long battle with dementia. She was a long time member of Concord Baptist Church. Throughout her lifetime, she showed real love by her many acts of kindness to family. friends and animals. Her husband of 72 years and...
Frank Edwin Corn
Feb 10, 2018
Frank Edwin Corn, age 81, born July 12, 1936, passed away February 10, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was loved very much and will be sadly missed. Frank was preceded in death by his parents Ray and Dorothy Corn of Indiana, 1 brother, and 6 sisters. He is survived by 2 sons and 5 daughters: Vicki Strong, Robert Corn,...
Malia Elissabeth Williams
Feb 9, 2018
Malia was born in Oakland, California and grew up in the San Francisco bay area with her family settling in San Jose, California in the early 1960’s. She had a wonderful childhood growing up under the care and support offered by a large extended family who, in those days, were always nearby. Malia attended and graduated from Broken Arrow High...
Ruth Ann Bayless
Feb 9, 2018
Ruth Ann Bayless, age 82, passed away February 9, 2018. She was a member of Powell United Methodist Church. Ruth enjoyed the outdoors, especially her flowers and pups. She loved to spend time at the Heiskell Senior Center, and with her family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents Charlie and Alice Colboch; and several aunts, uncles and cousins....
Frealin Theodore (Ted) Webb
Feb 9, 2018
Frealin Theodore (Ted) Webb Jr, age 77, passed away February 9, 2018. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Ted served as a greeter and loved his church. He loved his family and friends, he loved to work in the garage and he liked to read. Preceded in death by his parents, Frealin and Goldie Webb; his sisters Janet...
Donnie Allen Edmonds
Feb 9, 2018
Donnie Allen Edmonds, age 61, of Knoxville, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 9th, 2018. He was preceded in death by parents Earl and Evelyn Edmonds, siblings Mary Collins and Darrell Edmonds, brother-in-law Donnie “Skip” Dishner, and nephew Kevin Laughtery. He is survived by siblings Martha Sue Dishner, Larry Edmonds, and David Edmonds, wife Karen,...
Micah Slade Evans
Feb 8, 2018
Micah Slade Evans, age 25, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly February 8, 2018 due to an automobile accident. He is a member of the Baptist faith. He was an employee of Bailey Manufacturing. Micah was preceded in death by grandmother Vickie Evans and “Pops” Rich Ellison. He is survived by: loving mother Tonja Ellison (step-father, Chuck); father Michael Evans; brother...
Susie Dunsmore Cox
Feb 7, 2018
COX, SUSIE DUNSMORE, 72, went home to her Heavenly Father Wednesday, February 7, 2018. Preceded in death by her father & mother, Rev. Lonnie & Hattie Dunsmore, step-mother, Bobbie Dunsmore; husband, Charlie Cox, daughter, Angela Pressnell; brothers, Glen, Greg Dunsmore & Mike Beeler, sister, Helen Cupp. Survived by daughter, Trish Price, brothers, Loy, Vern, Bob, James, Ray Dunsmore, sisters Velma...
Sharron Winkle Fox
Feb 6, 2018
Sharron Winkle Fox, age 75, of Knoxville, passed away February 5, 2018 at her home. Loving and devoted mother, wife, grandmother; she attended church at Fellowship Church and was of the baptist faith. She was the owner of Rocky Hill Beauty Salon for almost 50 years. She was an Outstanding Individual of the Rocky Hill community in West Knoxville for...
Kathern Czarina Bolin Collins
Feb 3, 2018
Kathern “Kathy” Czarina Bolin Collins was born September 29, 1969 to her mother, Evelina Cannon Mize, and her father Farnum “Coot” Bolin and left this earth February 3, 2018. Her father, mother and stepfather, Charles Mize, preceded her in death. She leaves behind her husband of 22 years, Alvin Collins, Sr, and their children, whom she adored, Alvin Jr. (Brittany),...
Timothy James Hertzel
Feb 3, 2018
Timothy James Hertzel, age 56, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on February 3, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. Tim graduated with his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from the University of Tennessee and had a 29 year career with the Department of Energy. Tim’s love of the Tennessee Volunteers and the Lady Vols continued throughout his life until the...
Rita Marlene Roth
Feb 2, 2018
Rita Edgerton Roth passed away February 2, 2018 after a courageous 9 year battle with cancer. Rita loved the beach, the Washington Redskins and UT football and basketball. She loved her husband, children and grandchildren above all. Preceded in death by parents J.T. Edgerton and Hattie Edgerton; mother-in-law Carol Larson; and special friend Connie Kennedy. Left to cherish her memory...
