Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Victor Lee Childress
Jan 2, 2018
Victor Lee Childress, age 63 of Halls, passed away on Tuesday January 2, after a long battle with cancer. He was born and raised in Halls, TN and attended Halls High School. Vic was a devoted husband and son, who enjoyed many different hobbies. He was a fabulous cook and an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed raising animals of all kinds,...
Eddie Earl Phibbs
Dec 30, 2017
Eddie Earl Phibbs, age 70, of Andersonville went to be with the Lord on December 30, 2017 after a brave battle with cancer. He was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church where he was a Sunday School teacher. He was a retired Drafting Engineer who loved antique cars and frequented many car shows with his friends. He was preceded...
Jean Fender
Dec 30, 2017
Jean Fender, age 85, passed away December 30, 2017. She retired from Joliet Terrace Nursing Home. Preceded in death by parents Raymond and Edith Dippold; brother and sister-in-law Arkel and Dorothy Dippold; and son-in-law Don Cole Jr. Left to cherish her memory are children Jim (Janet) Fender and Diane (Rob) Payton; granddaughters Kristen Cole and Laurie Cole; and several nieces...
Cleo Bradley Capps
Dec 29, 2017
Cleo Bradley Capps, age 86, of Powell, went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2017. She was a member of Beaverdale Baptist Church. She has attended Sharon Baptist Church for the last 18 years. She worked at Standard Knitting Mill for 34 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude & Roxie Bradley and brother, Glenn...
Joyce Rosalind Eve
Dec 28, 2017
Joyce Rosalind Eve, age 76, of Maryville, TN, formerly of Knoxville, TN, passed away on December 28th, 2017. She retired from Food City in Fountain City after many years of dedicated service. She was preceded in death by parents, Andy & Ella Gardner; brothers, Robert Gardner, Harold Gardner, and Joseph Bitton Gardner; sisters, Aileen Mayfield and Jo Ann Green. She...
Steve Geames
Dec 28, 2017
Richard Steven “Steve” Geames, age 63, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Thursday, December 28th, 2017, after putting up a hard fight against cancer. He was born November, 24th 1954 in Knoxville, TN and graduated from Gibbs High School in 1972. Steve was a beloved father, an Army Veteran, and most importantly a follower of our Lord and Savior. Steve...
Olen "O.T." Wood, Sr.
Dec 27, 2017
Olen “O.T.” Trent Wood, Sr., age 96, of Fountain City, TN, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 27th, 2017. He was born March 30th, 1921 to the late Bruce and Ada York Wood. He was a long standing and faithful member of Temple Baptist Church, was a United States Army Veteran who served during World...
Gregory Lynn Loy
Dec 27, 2017
Gregory Lynn Loy, born September 3, 1959, passed away at Fort Sanders Hospital at 7:11 pm, December 27, 2017. He was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Loy and father, John Lee Loy. He is survived by his mother, Wanda F. Bruner; sisters, Cheryl Stanifer and Diane Loy; son, Justin Loy and his...
Kimberly Renee Shipley
Dec 24, 2017
Kimberly Renee (Lyles) Milsap Shipley, age 51, of Knoxville passed away unexpectedly December 24th, 2017 at home. She was a lover of Jesus. Preceded in death by father Ralph J. Milsap; grandmother “Mama” Gussie Lyles and grandfather Bill Lyles. Survived by husband of 31 years Charles R. Shipley; daughter and son-in-law Brittany and Matt Reynolds; mother Ruth Milsap; sister Tonya...
Nancy Carol "Hayo" Cox
Dec 24, 2017
Nancy Carol “Hayo” Cox, age 69, of Knoxville, passed away surrounded by her family on December 24, 2017 after a long battle with dementia. She was born on April 5, 1948 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She was a loving Christian and very devoted to her family. She loved doing for others. We will always love you more. She was preceded...
Eileen I. Wolfenbarger
Dec 24, 2017
Eileen I. Wolfenbarger, 89, of Knoxville, passed away December 24, 2017, at home surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by parents Lee Inklebarger and Bessie Skeen Inklebarger; siblings Edward Inklebarger, Loreda Brabson, Doyle Inklebarger; and grandson Mark Wolfenbarger. She is survived by her husband Varnell Wolfenbarger; son Marvin Wolfenbarger, daughter-in-law Janie Fowler Wolfenbarger, daughter Karen Yearwood, son-in-law Daryl...
Wanda Mae Kirby
Dec 23, 2017
Wanda Abrams Kirby, 87, of Seymour went to her heavenly home on Saturday, December 23, 2017. She was the most caring, loving mother, and grandmother anyone could ask for. She was a member of Oak City Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen H. Kirby; sons Billy Lee Kirby, Marion Joe Kirby and Tony Glen Kirby;...
Ira E. Wishart Iii
Dec 22, 2017
Ira E. Wishart III, age 73 went home to be with the Lord on Friday December 22nd, 2017.Ira was born May 7th, 1944 to Eldon and Jean Wishart who have preceded him in death. Ira worked at the Tool Crib for 30 plus years where he retired in 1999. He was an active member of Buffat Heights Baptist Church. He...
Richard Paul Ridenour
Dec 21, 2017
Richard Paul Ridenour, age 65, of Andersonville, passed away December 21, 2017. He was a member of Red Hill Baptist Church. He was a hardworking man, working many years at Mynatt Hardware and most recently as a dairy farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Schylar & Cordia Ridenour; sisters, Hazel Thomas, Dorothy Ruth Hill, Maxine Ridenour; brothers,...
Rhonda L. Turnmire
Dec 21, 2017
Rhonda L. Turnmire, age 50, of Knoxville, passed away December 21, 2017. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and friend. Her family was her pride and joy in life and spent much of her time serving them and others. Rhonda was a 1985 graduate of Halls High School and a member of Bishopville Baptist Church. She was preceded...
Marie Richards
Dec 17, 2017
Marie Richards, age 77, of South Knoxville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 17th, 2017. She was a member of Burnett’s Creek Church for over 50 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. She was preceded in death by husband Carlos Richards; parents Johnny and Polly Cooper Blackburn, grandparents George and Hallie Cooper. She is survived...
Eddie Neal Ray
Dec 17, 2017
Eddie “Bo” Neal Ray SR. age 57, of Knoxville Tennessee passed away December 17, 2017. He is preceded in death by parents Edward and Ruby, sister Connie, step-brother Ricky, and step-sister Renee. He is survived by wife of 15 years Mary Ann Ray, “Little Bo” Ray (Jennifer), Michelle Varner (Kevin), Tasha Ray (James), and Michael Walker, Kayla Chadwick and grandchildren...
Trula White Hansard
Dec 16, 2017
Trula White Hansard, age 87, of Powell, went to be with the Lord on December 16, 2017, at her home. She was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church (Norris Fwy.) and a devoted mother and loving wife. She retired from KOC after 21 years of service. She ran the dairy farm from 1959 to 1984. She was preceded in...
Tammie Rebecca Gregg Vick
Dec 15, 2017
Tammie Rebecca Gregg Vick, age 51, of Powell, passed away December 15, 2017. She was a 1984 graduate of Powell High School. She is preceded in death by her parents, Tom & Edith Gregg; siblings, Jimmy, Tommy, and Dennis. She is survived by her daughter, Brande Waddell and husband Darell; she was known as “Ne-Ne” to her grandchildren, Makynlee, Makynzee,...
Gilbert "Gilley" Schmauss Jr.
Dec 15, 2017
Preceded in death by beloved wife of 50 years, Crystal Schmauss (2011); mother Esther Schmauss (2012) and father Gilbert Schmauss (1971). Survived by daughter Brenda (Larry) Relford; son Philip Schmauss; grandchildren Susan (Nathan) Thompson, Donnie Scholebo, Lori (Billy) Scholebo, and Destiny Scoggins; great grandchildren Kalei Williams, Ryan & Adam Thompson and Nova Wilson; sisters Linda (Joel) Richmond and Laura (Wayne)...
