Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Everett Orain "Poppy" Clark
Jan 9, 2018
Everett Orain Clark (Poppy), of Knoxville, who was born July 21, 1945, passed away January 9, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank & Katherine Clark and grandparents, Melvin & Maude Davis. He is survived by his wife, Patsy. He also leaves his children, Frank Clark and Renee, Dewayna & Michael Metcalf, Erik Clark and Jennifer, Darin...
David Burl Cavin
Jan 9, 2018
David Burl Cavin, 51, passed from this life and into the arms of his beloved Savior on January 9, 2018. David was a 1984 graduate of Halls High School and a member of the Halls High Madrigals. A lifelong resident of Knoxville, he was the youngest child of Odis “Burl” and Mabel Cavin (both deceased). David grew up in the...
Trula Mae Tudor Harrison Ogle
Jan 9, 2018
Trula Mae Tudor Harrison Ogle, age 91, of Andersonville, went to be with the Lord on January 9, 2018. She was a member of Byrams Fork Missionary Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lex & Martha Tudor; son, Steve Harrison; 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Trula is survived by sister, Marjorie Fraker and husband Carl, Mary...
Debbie B. Huiting
Jan 9, 2018
Debbie B. Huiting, age 65, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on January 9, 2018. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by parents Rev. Jason R. and Candy Byrd; sister Cathy Byrd; father and mother-in-law Lloyd and Mary Huiting. Survived by husband of 47 years Mike Huiting; daughters Misty Huiting (Scott LaRue) and Brooke...
Reva Pauline Mills Tauscher
Jan 8, 2018
Reva Pauline Mills Tauscher, age 96, passed away January 8, 2018. Born September 9, 1921 in LaFollette, TN where she was raised. She was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church for 56 years. Preceded in death by husband of 70 years Charles Tauscher; brothers Clifford and Blaine Mills; sister LaVerne Large. Survived by daughter Charlene (Sterling) Lewis; granddaughter Denise...
Peggy Parks Hughes
Jan 8, 2018
Peggy Parks Hughes, of Knoxville, passed away January 8, 2018. She was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church since 1955. Preceded in death by husband Billy S. Hughes; parents Floyd and Joyce Parks; son William Allen Hughes; sisters Yvonne Burch and Carolyn Meredieth. Survived by son Stephen R. Hughes and wife Debra; grandchildren Rebecca K. Hughes and David R....
Angela Lucille Parrott
Jan 8, 2018
Mrs. Angela Lucille Parrott of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Monday, January 8th, 2018 at the age of 64. Angela was born to parents James and Edna Dixon on June 12th, 1953 in Oakland CA. She grew up one of five children in a loving family. Angela married Jeff Parrott in 2003. Angela worked in management until her retirement in...
John Arlin Wells
Jan 7, 2018
John “Johnny” Arlin Wells, age 73, passed away January 7, 2018. He was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church. He was a carpenter and an avid hunter and fisher. Survived by children Wendy Ball and John Michael Wells; brother Tim Wells (Becky); special cousin Don (Judy) Matthews; grandchildren Ryan, Bret, Seth, Cory, Trevor, Tristin, and Tanner; great-grandchildren Cody, Jakob, and...
Margie King
Jan 7, 2018
Margie G. King of Knoxville passed away Jan. 7, 2018. Preceded in death by husband Rush M. King I and oldest daughter Cindy Epps. Survived by children Melissa King Lonas, Deborah King Sullivan, Rebecca King Duff, Rush King II, and Scott King; grandchildren Eddy Epps, David Epps, Jason Epps, Dana Sullivan Hood, Kelly Sullivan Pitts, Timothy Warwick Jr, Amy Warwick...
Carol Chappell
Jan 7, 2018
Carol Chappell, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Sunday January 7th, 2018 at Physician’s Regional Medical Center. She was a long time devoted member of Old Beverly Baptist Church. Originally from Hoxie, Arkansas, Carol moved to the Knoxville area after high school during WWII and did work involved with the Manhattan Project at Oak Ridge. Carol was a loving wife...
Mary Frances Wallace
Jan 6, 2018
Mary Frances Wallace, age 92, born March 22, 1925, passed away January 6, 2018 at her home in Corryton. She was a member of Faith Freewill Baptist Church. Mary retired from St. Mary’s Hospital after 27 years of dedicated service. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Vestal Joe Gass; second husband, Fred Wallace; son, Jimmy Gass; parents,...
Jerry "Mikey" Massengill
Jan 6, 2018
Jerry (Mikey) Massengill, went to be with The Lord January 6, 2018. He was preceded by father Earl Massengill, and brothers: Dennis Massengill and Wayne Massengill. Mikey is survived by mother Alma Jean Massengill, brother Johnny Massengill, brother Red Massengill, sister Cheryl Pace “David”, sister Jeannie Cooper “Mike”, brother Jimmy Massengill, and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive...
Ferdinand Anton Hall
Jan 6, 2018
Ferd Hall lived a full and blessed life, loving God and family above all else. Known as a positive, intelligent, and gentle man, he enjoyed a wonderful marriage to Marie for nearly 58 years. They embraced their Catholic faith together, and Ferd longed to join Marie in heaven, as she predeceased him in 2011. Their marriage was an exceptional example...
Todd Christian Scott Gillen
Jan 5, 2018
Todd Christian Scott Gillen, age 20, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Friday, January 5th, 2018. He was born on May 11th, 1997 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Todd loves God and his family above all else. He was a wonderful father who adored his children and was always there for people when they needed him. He was preceded in death by...
Anthony Raymond Clem
Jan 5, 2018
Anthony (Tony) R. Clem, age 35, of Knoxville passed away Friday January 5th, 2018. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He is preceded in death by mother Candy Clem. He is survived by son Macksum Clem, father Neil Clem, brother Brett Clem, Aunt Pam Hill Moyers, and several nieces and nephews. Receiving of Friends will be at...
Brandon Ray Graves
Jan 4, 2018
Brandon Graves, age 33, went to be with the Lord Thursday January 4th, 2018. He is preceded in death by parents Bobby Ray Graves and Margaret Rochester, and also grandfather Albert Hammack. He is survived by life partner Gary Beal, brother Bobby Graves Jr., aunt Louise Huling, and other loved ones. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 9th,...
N. Patrick Riddle
Jan 4, 2018
N. Patrick Riddle, age 66, of Corryton passed away January 4, 2018. He was of the Baptist faith. Patrick served in the Vietnam War with the U.S. Navy. He is a retired professor from Pellissippi State Community College. Patrick is preceded in death by mother and father, Lois and Norman Riddle. He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Riddle;...
Robert (Rl) Lee White
Jan 4, 2018
Robert Lee White (RL) – May 28th 1937 – January 4th 2018 . Founder of R&W Supply and member of Callahan Road Baptist Church. He loved his family with no limits, was an avid golfer at Whittle Springs & Knoxville Municipal Golf Courses, loved to laugh and sing and was always quick with a joke or one of his many...
Myra L. White
Jan 3, 2018
Myra L. White, age 58 of Luttrell, went to be with the Lord Wednesday January 3, 2018. She was an amazingly loving, caring and beautiful person inside and out. There are not enough words to describe how much she meant to so many people, especially her daughter. Preceded in death by parents Faye and Ed Collett. Survived by husband Joe...
L. Vonzo "Von" Rodgers
Jan 2, 2018
L. Vonzo “Von” Rodgers, age 78, of Heiskell, TN passed away on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018. He was a United States Navy Veteran and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by wife of 35 years, Rebecca Phillips Rodgers, parents Caney and Icie Moreland Rodgers, and siblings Herman, Walter, Frank Rodgers and Leta Harbin. He is survived by...
