Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Julie Geraldine "Gerri" Baird Miller
Feb 9, 2017
Julie Geraldine “Gerri” Baird Miller, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 9th, 2017. She was born August 2nd, 1933 to the late Leonard Andrew Baird and Linda Ayers, in Campbell County. She was an avid Lady Vols Fan and would not be interrupted watching a game. She loved being with her family and especially enjoyed time spent with her grandkids....
Blanche Chambers
Feb 8, 2017
Blanche (Hutchison) Chambers, age 100, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, formerly of Knoxville, passed away quietly after a short illness February 8, 2017. Blanche was born September 28, 1916 in Union County, Tennessee, to Albert and Cora (Malone) Hutchinson. She attended Beaverdale Baptist Church in Halls. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Quillie Victor Chambers, dear brothers...
Tommy Leon Mcgill
Feb 7, 2017
Tommy Leon McGill, age 77, of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, February 7th, 2017. He retired from X-10, but was better known for coaching youth baseball at Rocky Hill Ball Park and being extremely active with the March of Dimes. He was a devoted husband for 43 years, loving Daddy and amazing Pa to his girls. He was preceded in...
William Albert Pinson
Feb 6, 2017
William Albert Pinson, age 77, of Knoxville, originally from Whitesville, West Virginia, danced off to heaven to be with his wife, February 6, 2017. A full family man he enjoyed outdoors, camping, an avid genealogy and history buff, he loved doing research any chance he got. He worked hard raising his family, traveling for Family Dollar, finally settling in Knoxville...
Freddie Sue Dotson
Feb 6, 2017
Freddie Sue Dotson, age 72 of Knoxville, passed away February 6, 2017. She was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church. Sue was a very loving wife and mother, who always wore a smile that was infectious to those around her. She loved all of her grandbabies to no end. Preceded in death by parents Clark and Mary Phillips; brothers...
Robin Delano Sweet
Feb 5, 2017
Robin Sweet (Sweetpea), age 71, of Halls Crossroads met Jesus on February 5, 2017. He peacefully passed away at the home of his daughter, Rose (Ernie) Cox. He attended Sharon Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his wife, Alma Sweet; father and mother, Robert and Josina Sweet; sisters, Joann, Cindy, Marilyn, and step son Kenny. He is survived...
James "Jimmy" Miller
Feb 5, 2017
James C. "Jimmy" Miller, age 81 of Knoxville, passed away on February 5, 2017 with his family by his side. James enjoyed to play music with his friends and was a dedicated Alabama football fan. Preceded in death by parents, Earnest Miller and Lula Farr; brother, Ernie. James is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Marie Miller; grandchildren,...
Terry Allen Frazier
Feb 4, 2017
Terry Allen Frazier, born August 13, 1949 and died February 4, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur “Bud” Frazier and June Drake Frazier and brother, Wayne M. Frazier. Survivors: wife of 36 years, Pam Frazier. Son, Adrian Frazier and wife Charlotte. Daughter, Megan Hopson and husband Aaron. Special friend, Janie Hopson. Sisters, Vickie Frazier Painter of Maryville and Connie...
Paul Lester
Feb 4, 2017
Paul Lester went to be with the Lord 6:00 Saturday night, February 4, 2017. He was 82 years old here and 63 years old with Christ in heavenly places. Born of the flesh October 18, 1934 and born again of the Spirit in 1952. He was a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a preacher, teacher, song...
Ronald Lynn Ault
Feb 4, 2017
Ronald Lynn Ault, age 62, of Maynardville, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017. He was preceded in death by father, Harold Ault; mother, Beaulah Williams Rosenbalm; son, Robbie Ault. He is survived by his wife, Vicki Ault; sons, Adam Smith Ault and Ronnie Smith Ault; daughter, Jessica Diane Smith Ault; son, Rance Ault; two grandchildren, Shali and Zoey; sister, Patricia...
Ersel Robert Underwood
Feb 3, 2017
Ersel Robert Underwood, age 89, went to be with the Lord on February 3, 2017. He was a lifelong resident of Corryton and a member of Corryton Baptist Church. He was a beloved husband, father, and Papaw, and a friend to everyone he met. A proud WWII Veteran of the United States Navy, he volunteered and served aboard the U.S.S....
Aileen L. Stroud
Feb 3, 2017
Stroud, Aileen L. 80 of Knoxville passed away quietly on Friday, February 3, 2017. She was born September 15, 1936 in Knoxville to the late Carl F. Lockhart and Rosa Lee Lane. She attended Grove City Baptist Church. Aileen is preceded in death by brother Charles Lockhart of Seymore. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years Carl,...
Fred Shropshire
Feb 3, 2017
Fred Shropshire, age 69, of Andersonville, passed away February 3, 2017. He was born January 1, 1948 to the late Walter & Marie Shropshire. He retired from KUB as a Machine Operator after 40 years of dedicated service. He was also co-owner of Ray, Fred, and John’s Tree Service. He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter & Marie...
Aileen L. Stroud
Feb 3, 2017
Stroud, Aileen L. 80 of Knoxville passed away quietly on Friday, February 3, 2017. She was born September 15, 1936 in Knoxville to the late Carl F. Lockhart and Rosa Lee Lane. She attended Rose City Baptist Church. Aileen is preceded in death by brother Charles Lockhart of Seymore. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years Carl,...
Jerry R. Payne
Feb 2, 2017
Jerry Richard Payne, age 64, of Knoxville passed away on February 2, 2017. He was preceded in death by his son, Richard; parents, Bill and Geneva Payne; and grandparents, Carrie and Ida Stallion and brother Larry Payne. Survivors include wife, Carla; step-children, Brandon, Angie and Bridget; 5 step-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law Steve and Donna Payne, Gary Payne, Sam Payne, Michael...
Ulyss "Pete" Mccoy
Feb 1, 2017
Ulyss “Pete” McCoy, age 75 of Andersonville, born October 12, 1941, passed away February 1, 2017 after a brief illness. He was a member of Byrams Fork Baptist Church but attended Hillvale Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. Preceded in death by son, David. Survived by wife of 55 years, Ann McCoy;...
Lavern "Vern" Lohman
Feb 1, 2017
Lavern “Vern” Lohman, age 86, of Knoxville, passed away on February 1, 2017. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Powell. He was born in Hamilton, Michigan to Edwin and Jennie Lohman on June 17, 1930. He joined the U.S. Army in 1951 during the Korean conflict and was stationed for 18 months with the 38th Ordnance M.M....
John Richard Mynatt
Jan 31, 2017
John Richard Mynatt, age 60, of Knoxville, passed away January 31, 2017. He was born May 20, 1956 in Hammond, Indiana. He was a graduate of Halls High School and went on to attend Hiwassee College on a baseball scholarship. He worked many years as an electrician until his retirement. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Ethel & Ross...
Neoma Georgia Jones
Jan 30, 2017
Neoma Georgia Jones, age 91, of Knoxville, passed away quietly on Monday, January 30th, 2017. She was born on April 6th, 1925 to the late Ellis and Flora Shuemaker. She was a long-time member of West Side Baptist Church, Member of Class # 15, The Mother’s Class, and held the position of Class # 15 secretary for many years. She...
Christina Lucille Riffey
Jan 30, 2017
Riffey, Christina Lucille, age 105, joined her loved ones in Heaven on Monday, January 30th, 2017. She was born September 26th, 1911, to the union of Naomi Cox Humphries and George Humphries, and was preceded in death by all 8 siblings. Also, preceding her in death was her husband of 46 years, David Dallas Riffey, Sr., along with her daughters...
