Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Joe Thomas Funderburk
Sep 23, 2017
Joe Thomas Funderburk, age 69, passed away September 23, 2017 after a long illness. He was born on March 25, 1948 in Charlotte, North Carolina and was currently residing in Knoxville, Tennessee and employed by Beverly Steel for the past 15 years. Joe enjoyed outdoor activities and visiting Cade’s Cove with friends. He was preceded in death by his father,...
Barbara Sue Evars Ridenour
Sep 23, 2017
Barbara Sue Evars Ridenour, age 69, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went to be with The Lord September 23, 2017. She was a graduate of Fulton High School and was a devoted member of Texas Valley Baptist Church. Barbara was an amazing baker and loved Elvis. Barbara was preceded in death by: mother Mary Etta Evars (Nanny), loving husband of 38 years...
Harold Anthony Erwin
Sep 22, 2017
Harold Anthony Erwin, age 72, of Maynardville went to be with the Lord on September 22, 2017. He was a devoted member of New Testament Baptist Church. Harold served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Agnus Erwin. He is survived by loving wife of 32 years Carol...
Robert Perry Bean
Sep 22, 2017
Robert Perry Bean, age 65, of Knoxville passed away September 22, 2017. A life-long resident of Knoxville, Bob retired from Tom’s Foods and CVS. Bob was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church and loved his church family. He was a thirty year member of Masters Lodge #244 F&AM in Fountain City. Preceded in death by his parents, Fred Wallace...
Edwin Earl Spradlen
Sep 22, 2017
Edwin Earl Spradlen Sr., 85 of Powell passed away September 22, 2017. He was of the Christian faith. He was a 4th degree black belt in Ishinru karate and a 32nd degree Mason. He was also a veteran of the Korean war and retired from Y-12 after 40 years of service. He was a beloved family man who loved to...
Doris Phillips
Sep 21, 2017
Doris June Phillips passed away peacefully on September 21, 2017. She was employed for many years at Knox Manufacturing Company until the plant closed, and later at Slomsky's Tailor Shop. Doris was a creative and talented seamstress. She is survived by her husband, Tom Phillips; daughter and husband, Darlene Robinson McCarty and Danny McCarty; grandson and wife, great and great-great-grands...
Thomas Michael Pressley
Sep 20, 2017
Thomas Michael Pressley, age 73, of Corryton, went to be with the Lord September 20, 2017. Thomas was a graduate of Rule High School in 1962 and was also a graduate of Walter State Community College. He was a born again Christian and knew Jesus as his personal Savior. Thomas retired from the Knoxville Police Department with over 35 years...
Kevin James King
Sep 20, 2017
Kevin King, 38, departed this life September 20, 2017. He attended Dutch Valley Baptist Church. God saw his struggles and told him to come on home where he is finally at peace. Preceded in death by grandparents William and Martha Johnson and John and Pauline King; uncles Kenneth and Bobby Johnson; niece Breanna King. Survived by the mother of his...
Ralph Roberts
Sep 19, 2017
Ralph Roberts, age 86 passed from this life into Glory peacefully surrounded by his family, Tuesday morning September 19th at 2:45 am at his home. He proudly served in the United States Air Force as a staff sergeant in the Korean war. He was retired from Tucker Steel. He loved to fish, hunt, and dance. He is fishing now in...
Patrick Richmond
Sep 18, 2017
Patrick J. Richmond, age 68, passed away September 18, 2017. He was a member of Saint Albert the Great Catholic Church. He was a HAM radio operator for over 50 years (W4PV). He retired from Northwest Middle School after 35 years of teaching. He was a loving husband and friend. Preceded in death by parents Frank C. and Genevieve C....
Myrtle L. Hackney
Sep 18, 2017
Hackney, Myrtle L. age 99, of 4500 Doris Circle, died Monday September 18, 2017. Preceded in death by daughter Lois Anne Hackney. Survived by son Richard (Carolyn) Hackney; four grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren. Family and friends will meet at 10:45a.m. Friday at Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery,7424 Fairview Road in Corryton, for and 11:00a.m. graveside service, Rev. Sam Johnson...
Bill Ray Wilkerson
Sep 18, 2017
Bill Ray Wilkerson, age 63, of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, September 18th, 2017. He attended New Fellowship Baptist Church and was self-employed as a logger for more than 45 years in the greater Knoxville area. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was preceded in death by parents Vasco and Anna Lou Bailey...
Lanny Roff
Sep 18, 2017
Lanny Roff, age 77, passed away September 18, 2017. Lanny was born in Johnson City, NY. He was a veteran of the US AirForce before joining the Department of Defense. He served his country for 19 years while living in England before returning to Maryland and retiring to Tennessee after 51 years of government service. He was a member of...
Hazel Maxine Edington Grubb
Sep 16, 2017
Hazel Maxine Edington Grubb, age 87, passed away September 16, 2017. She was a founding member of Sunny View Baptist Church and played piano faithfully since the age of 12. Hazel retired from Tennessee State Laboratory after 30 years of service. Preceded in death by husband of over 50 years, Richard M. Grubb; daughter, Debra Leigh McConkey; grandson, James Andrew...
Randall Ray Ramsay
Sep 16, 2017
Randall Ray Ramsay, age 57, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Saturday, September 16, 2017. He was born August 22, 1960 to Jack and Lynna Ramsay. He attended Halls High School. Randall was a loyal friend to many and a loving father, son, and brother. He is preceded in death by his father, Jack Ramsay....
Carolyn Buchanan Smith
Sep 16, 2017
Our dearly loved Carolyn departed her earthly life into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, September 16th, 2017 after suffering from a well-fought battle against cancer. Her gift to us as a wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, and friend, was sincere love and deep devotion. She was quick with a smile, a hug, and a heartfelt concern...
Sherman Widner
Sep 14, 2017
Sherman Widner, age 84 of Knoxville, woke up in heaven September 14, 2017. He was a member of Union Baptist Church where he took care of the HVAC system for 20 years. He was a veteran of the Korean War and an active member of IBEW 760. Sherman loved being outdoors. He was a loving husband, father, and papaw. Preceded...
Janet Johnson
Sep 13, 2017
Janet Johnson, age 56, of Knoxville passed away September 13, 2017. Janet was deeply devoted to those she loved. She had a kind and contagious grin that easily spread to those around her. She was a hard worker and compassionate to those in need. Her heart, even while damaged from a horrible sickness, held within it beautiful memories of past...
Colbert G. Petree,
Sep 12, 2017
Petree, Colbert G. Jr., age 85, of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, September 12th, 2017. He was a member of Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Powell, Tennessee where he served as choir director for thirty years. A graduate of Central High School Class of 1949, Mr. Petree attended Carson-Newman College and later the University of Tennessee where he earned bachelors...
Orville "Bill" Irwin
Sep 12, 2017
Orville “Bill” W. Irwin, age 90 of Knoxville, passed away September 12, 2017 at Tennova North in Powell. He was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. He was also a WWII veteran serving in the United States Navy, Joint Communication in Guam. Preceded in death by parents Rev. William Henry and Minnie Irwin and 2 infant sisters. Survived by...
