Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Juanita H. Lawson
Nov 28, 2016
Juanita H. Lawson age 89 went home to be with the Lord and the family that has gone on before on November 28, 2016. She was of the Methodist Faith. Preceded in death by husband of 44 years, Wesley C. Lawson, parents, Guy and Lucile (Hinton) Householder, brothers and sisters-in-law Herman and Susie Householder, Glen and Bobbie Householder, sister and...
Charles C. King
Nov 28, 2016
Charles Clarence King Sr. (Bud) born October 1, 1935 passed away November 28, 2016. He graduated from Fulton High School in 1954 and graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Tennessee in 1975. He served in the Air Force from 1953 to 1963. He retired as an electrician from Martin Marietta. Charles was a member of the...
Gail Basler
Nov 28, 2016
Gail Basler, age 70, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord November 28, 2016. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Gail was preceded in death by parents Ward and Mildred Honeycutt. Survivors include husband Larry Basler, daughter Lynn Basler, granddaughter Kerri Warren, great grandson Scotty Dyer, sister Kay McClain, niece Melanie Keith and family, special...
Carter Lee Coffman
Nov 27, 2016
Carter Lee Coffman, age 88, of Luttrell, passed away on Sunday, November 27th, 2016. He was of the Baptist Faith. He is preceded in death by wife, Stella Coffman, parents, Dan and Stella Coffman, brothers, Kenneth (Edna) Coffman, and Conley (Alta) Coffman, and sister-in-law, Carolyn Bell. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary Coffman, children; Juretta (Harold)...
Terry Wayne "Red Beard" Chudley
Nov 27, 2016
Terry Wayne “Red Beard” Chudley, age 60, of Knoxville, passed away at his residence Sunday, November 27, 2016. He was a graduate of West High School and a former employee of Cunningham Glass Co. He was currently employed at Green Mountain Coffee Company. Terry was preceded in death by father Leon Rule Chudley Sr, mother Bessie Franklin, brothers Tommy, Tony,...
Vivian L. Bullard
Nov 27, 2016
Vivian L. Bullard, age 80, of Halls Crossroads, went to be with the Lord Sunday evening, November 27, 2016. She was a member of Beaverdale Baptist Church. She was a loving sister, mother, grandmother, wife, who was cherished for her mischievous spirit. Preceded in death by son, Jeffrey Bullard; daughter, Tracy Tidler; parents, Roland and Ruby Lawson; brother, Earl Lawson;...
Kathy Denise Purcell
Nov 26, 2016
Kathy Denise Purcell, age 59, of Knoxville passed away November 26, 2016. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and devout Christian. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Scott Purcell III; father, David Byrd; and mother, Joan Perry. She is survived by son, Robert Scott Purcell IV, and wife Whitney; daughter, Donna Denise Purcell, and fiancé Joe...
Robert Wayne "Bobby" Cheatham
Nov 26, 2016
Robert Wayne “Bobby” Cheatham Sr., age 59, of Luttrell, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016. He was preceded in death by parents, Elmer & Luvina Cheatham; sister, Kathy Cheatham; daughters-in-law, Brittney Cheatham and April Cheatham; brother-in-law, Walter Russell; and sister-in-law, Betty Cheatham. He is survived by his sons, Robert “Bo” Cheatham, and his wife Lauren, and Justin “Jay” Cheatham, and...
Bruce H. Greene
Nov 25, 2016
Bruce H. Greene, Sr., age 80, of Powell, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center due to a recent illness. He was born November 5, 1936 in Sneedville, TN. He was a member of Greene’s Chapel Baptist Church and was employed for many years at Dempster Brothers and Carolina Steel. Bruce dearly loved his family...
Wesley Read Poe
Nov 25, 2016
Wesley Read Poe, age 66, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 25, 2016. He was a loving husband, father, and poppy. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Rhea. He is survived by his wife, Jana Rae Poe; son, Matthew Poe; daughter, Alison Stapleton; grandchildren, Trey...
Mildred Marie Gooch
Nov 25, 2016
.Mildred Marie Gooch, age 81 of Knoxville, originally from Illinois went to be with the Lord November 27, 2016. She attended Fountain Valley Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Asa Willard Gooch; parents Sarah and Ralph Crumley; sister Alberta Jett. Survived by children Karen J. White, Aaron Dean Gooch, Barry J. Gooch, Randy L. Gooch, Danny R. Gooch; sister...
Pauline Taylor
Nov 25, 2016
Pauline Taylor, of Knoxville, age 95, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016, at home. She was a member of West Side Baptist Church for 60 years. Pauline was a strong Christian woman who has worked faithfully in her church and tirelessly for her family, always putting other’s needs above her own. Pauline was preceded in death by loving husband of...
Robin Carol Smith
Nov 24, 2016
Robin Carol Smith, age 60 of Knoxville, passed away November 24, 2016. She loved everyone and was always there for them. We will miss her so bad. Preceded in death by husband Lee Roulette and grandmother Margaret Johnson She is survived by husband Charles Smith; daughter Ashley Smith; sons Brandon Smith, Kevin Roulette, and Shawn Smith; granddaughters Halie Pritchett and...
Emma Jane Walker
Nov 21, 2016
Emma Jane Walker, age 16, of Knoxville, went to be with Lord November 21, 2016. She was a junior at Central High School, a member of the cheerleading squad, HOSA, BETA Club, and Young Life. Emma was a beautiful person with a caring soul. Loving and kind to everyone. Emma was preceded in death by grandfather Jim Kading, her great-grandparents,...
Kenneth Benjamin Mcnabb
Nov 20, 2016
Kenneth Benjamin McNabb, 92, peacefully departed this life, at home with family by his side, Sunday, November 20, 2016. He was born in Cocke County, the son of Ben and Lucy McNabb, and lived his entire life in East Tennessee. Kenneth worked 36 years at the Y-12 Nuclear Weapons Facility in Oak Ridge but always found time to travel the...
Diana Sowers Williams
Nov 20, 2016
Diana Sowers Williams, age 63, passed away November 20, 2016. She was born July 11, 1953 at The Baptist Hospital in Knoxville, to the late Earl F. and Dorothy J. Sowers. Diana was a dedicated employee of Seneca Medical for 36 years. Preceded in death by daughter, Cynthia Michelle Diffie; her parents; and sister, Linda Fay Sowers Wright. Left to...
Blake Joseph Russell
Nov 19, 2016
Blake Joseph Russell was born November 8, 1983 and lived his life with faith, courage & hope. On a youth retreat in 1996 with Clear Springs Baptist Church, to Vanderbilt University campus, he accepted Christ as his Lord & Savior and drew his first breath of life as a Christian. On November 19, 2016 Blake drew his last breath of...
Philip Edward Preston
Nov 17, 2016
Lt. Philip E. Preston, Jr., 61 of Knoxville went home to be with his Lord Thursday, November 17, 2016. He was born February 23, 1955 to the late Philip Sr. and Harriett Cowart Preston. He is also preceded in death by Eileen Needham. Philip was a member of Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church, a member of Burlington Lodge # 32 F&AM,...
Candice Nicole Conner
Nov 16, 2016
Candice Nicole Conner, age 35 of Knoxville, departed this life to be with Jesus November 10, 2016. She was a devoted mother to 4 beautiful children. She leaves to mourn her passing children, Christian, Elijah, Messiah, and Baby Addy; mother Cathy Monroe; fiancé Roosevelt; father Eddie; brother Matthew. Memorial service will be held 3pm Saturday Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City...
Jay Mitchell Ramsey
Nov 16, 2016
Jay Mitchell Ramsey, 68 of Seymour went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, November 16, 2016. Jay was born September 23, 1948 in Knoxville to the late Jay Berry and Bobbie Jo Wolfenbarger Ramsey. Following his Indian Heritage, he collected eagles and dream catchers spiritually. He had a great mind for working puzzles for which he enjoyed in...
