Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Paul E. Underwood
Dec 14, 2017
Paul E. Underwood, age 82, went to be with his heavenly Father on December 14, 2017. God saw you getting tired and your stay was not to be. He put His arms around you and whispered “Come with Me”. With tear filled eyes we watched you fade. Although we loved you deeply we knew that you could not stay. A...
Frances "Cookie" Mcconnell
Dec 14, 2017
Frances “Cookie” McConnell, age 85 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday December 14, 2017 at Fort Sanders Medical Center. She was a member of Church Street United Methodist Church. She retired from the Knox County School System as a longtime secretary at West, South, and South Young High Schools. Preceded in death by husband John...
Michael "Mickey" Mulberry
Dec 13, 2017
Michael “Mickey” Mulberry, 48yrs, of Gainesville, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on December 13, 2017 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Visitation will be available between 6pm and 7:30pm on Sunday, December 17th, at Mynatt Funeral Home, 4131 E. Emory Road. Funeral services will be held immediately following visitation. Burial will be in Tampa Florida at the Gardens of Memories. Michael...
Floyd Monroe Stipes
Dec 13, 2017
Floyd M. Stipes, age 72 of Knoxville, passed away December 13, 2017. He was of the Baptist faith. Floyd retired from Henley Roofing Company. Preceded in death by parents Floyd and Maude Stipes; brother Lewis Stipes; sister Grace Brady. Survived by life partner Debbie Rodrigues; son Danny and wife Trish Stipes; granddaughter Breana Stipes; sister Hazel Ellis; brother-in-law Kenneth Brady;...
Ralph Edward Headrick
Dec 13, 2017
Ralph Edward Headrick, age 77, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 13th, 2017. He was born on July 16th, 1940 to the late “Boss Man” Judd and Robbie Chapman Headrick. He is preceded in death by sister Dianna Headrick, baby brother Edward Headrick, special aunt Faye Chapman, and great-grandson Karter Headrick. He is survived...
Margaret Elizabeth Dalton
Dec 12, 2017
Margaret Elizabeth Dalton, 88, of the Gibbs Community went to be with the Lord on December 12, 2017. She was a life-time member of Clear Springs Baptist Church, Corryton. She is preceded in death by her husband Clarence Dalton, son Gregory, parents France and Hulda Parker, sisters Della, Dolly, Dora, and Creole, brothers Claude, Everette, Fred, and Sam Parker. She...
Charles C.A. Glass
Dec 11, 2017
Charles “C.A.” Glass, age 57, of Knoxville, TN, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 11th, 2017. Charles was preceded in death by father James Glass, mother Bessie Davis, brothers Jim and joe Glass, nephew Jerry Walker, Jr., and grandparents Millard and Lillian Rogers. He is survived by daughters Ashley and Erica Glass, Jill Cogburn, and husband Matt,...
Anthony Calvin Marsh
Dec 11, 2017
Anthony Calvin Marsh, age 40, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 11th, 2017. He was preceded in death by grandparents Hazel and Dana Baker and Maxine and J.C. Marsh. He is survived by father Lee Marsh, mother Rosemary Baker, children Ansleigh “Sissy” Marsh and Anthony “Bubba” Marsh, brothers “Muscles” Marsh, and wife Sherry, Tim Marsh, and wife...
Antonia Patricia Fawver
Dec 10, 2017
Antonia Patricia Johnson Fawver, age 84, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Sunday, December 10th, 2017. She was a singer with The Al Curtis Orchestra for 20 plus years. She loved her family, friends, and the companionship of animals. She is survived by daughter Sheree Mink, and husband Gary, son Randall Shular, and wife Vera, 3 grandchildren, extended family and...
Carolyn Sue Courtney
Dec 10, 2017
Carolyn passed away on Sunday morning, December 10th at her home. She was a member of Cornerstone Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Ruth & Albert Boyd. She leaves behind her devoted husband Charles (Chuck) Courtney and dog Abbey, stepson Bo Ellison and wife Beth; grandchildren Haley and Emma, brother; Don and wife Glenda...
Katanna Lee Searcy
Dec 10, 2017
Katanna Lee Searcy, age 57, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Sunday December 10th, 2017. She was a Central High School graduate and a member of Union Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by parents Ed and Margie Searcy. She is survived by her son Dillon Searcy, his wife Leslie, and brother Ken Searcy. The family will meet...
Winston Bullen Evans
Dec 9, 2017
Winston Bullen Evans, age 86, a member of First Baptist Church of Powell, passed away at her home on December 9. Winston was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and aunt. She is preceded in death by father James Bullen; mother Pearl Bullen; sister Gladys York; brother Paul Bullen; and infant son James Terrell Evans. She leaves behind her devoted husband...
Zena Inez Collins Monroe
Dec 9, 2017
Zena Inez Collins Monroe, age 90 of Washburn, went to be with the Lord on Saturday December 9, 2017. She was a lifelong member of Central Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents Robert and Orlene Collins and several brothers and sisters. Survived by son, Michael P. Monroe; daughter, Rebecca A. Monroe; ex daughter-in-law, Vickie Monroe; granddaughters, Ginger Helton and...
Ruby A. Barber
Dec 9, 2017
Ruby A. Barber age 94 of Powell went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2017. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Powell. She retired from Bike Athletic. Preceded in death by husband James Robert Barber. Survived by son and daughter-in-law Gerald and Janice Barber of Florida; daughter JoAnn Miller; son and daughter-in-law Larry and Donna...
Cecil E. Mcmurray
Dec 8, 2017
Cecil E. McMurray, age 85, passed away December 8, 2017. He was a member of Loveland Baptist Church. Cecil was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He was a veteran of the US Army. Cecil was a self-employed mechanic for over 50 years. Preceded in death by parents Harvey and Leona McMurray; brother Austin McMurray. Left to...
James M. (Mike) Vandergriff
Dec 8, 2017
James M. (Mike) Vandergriff, age 63, passed away 12-8-17. 1972 Honors Graduate (Halls High School). Mike was a lifelong resident of the Halls Community and Member of Salem Baptist Church. Survivors include: Wife of 44 years, Connie; Daughters and husbands, Rebecca (Daniel) Sutphin, Jenny (Bobby) Hassell, Amy (Nicholas) McGuire; 9 grandchildren Taylor, Oren, Callie, Ethan, Corban, Arlen, Lainey, Eamon, and...
Lon Houston Spires
Dec 6, 2017
Lon “Lonny” Houston Spires, age 68, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, December 6th, 2017. He was retired from Cedar Bluff Elementary School. Lonny was a, kind, good-natured soul and loved to cut up with people. He was preceded in death by wife of 30 years Judy Lamons Spires, parents Lon and Ruth Braun Spires, siblings Mary Sigman, Bruce...
B.H. Hodge
Dec 6, 2017
B.H. Hodge, age 79, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Ft. Sanders Hospital. He and his wife, June (Tindell) Hodge, were married 59 wonderful years. God blessed their union with 3 children, Alecia (Bill), Brad (Terri) and Alan (and friend Barbara); 6 grandchildren, Daniel, Micah, Jonathan, Chase, Andrew and Annalisa; 2 great grandchildren, Natalie and Amelia. He is survived...
Jason Shawn Sweet
Dec 5, 2017
Jason Shawn Sweet, age 41, of Maynardville, went to live with his Lord and Savior on December 5, 2017. He was a member and deacon of Sidebrook Baptist Church. Jason was a wonderful husband, son, brother and friend to all. Preceded in death by second dad, Gilbert Brock; grandparents, and special aunt. He is survived by loving wife of 23...
