Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Judith Ann Poynter
Jan 16, 2017
Judy Poynter is now present with the Lord. She met her Savior face to face January 16, 2017 at 12:40 am. Judy was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. She is retired from Covenant Health Payroll Department where she was employed for fifty years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Loraine Poynter and Eugene Poynter. Survived by...
Emma Jane Chitwood Hensley
Jan 16, 2017
Emma Jane Chitwood Hensley, age 82, Knoxville, TN passed away the evening of Monday, January 16, 2017 after a five-year battle with breast cancer. Jane was born in LaFollette, TN on October 30, 1934 and graduated from Halls High School in 1952. Jane remained close to her classmates throughout her life. Special thanks to Jim & Judy Marine and Inez...
Rhonda Lee Macklin
Jan 16, 2017
Rhonda Lee Macklin, age 51 of Corryton, TN went home to be with the Lord January 15, 2017 after a lengthy fight with cancer. She was a member of Out Reach Baptist Church and a graduate of Central High School. She was preceded in death by grandparents Mynatt and Minnie Macklin and Fate and Reva Hucklebee; father Harvey Macklin; in-laws...
Carl "Sherlie" Cole
Jan 15, 2017
Carl “Sherlie” Cole, age 87, went to be with the Lord January 15, 2017. He was a member of Glen Oak Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by parents Everett & Rettie Trentham Cole and three siblings. Survivors include children Rick Cole and Wife Donna, Eddie Cole and wife Nancy, and Suzanne Cole Strange and husband James, seven grandchildren,...
Romey Kiser Sharp
Jan 15, 2017
Romey Kiser Sharp, age 95, born January 2, 1922, passed away January 15, 2017 at U.T. Hospital. She was an avid gardener and flower lover. Preceded in death by husband, J.C. Sharp; daughter, Kathryn Juanita Helton; son-in-law, David L. Bailey; parents, Luther and Daisy (Koontz) Kiser; and step-father, Esker Archer. She was one of twelve siblings; brothers, Aubrey, James (Jim),...
William Bryant Humphrey
Jan 15, 2017
William “Bill” Humphrey, age 72, of Knoxville passed away January 15, 2017. He was a member of Grace Covenant Church. He enjoyed traveling and was a huge football fan. Preceded in death by parents Don and Willie Mae Humphrey; brother Kenneth Humphrey; sister Nea Wolfenbarger. Survived by sisters Bettye James and Elizabeth Humphrey; brother Charles Humphrey. Service will be 8pm...
Anna Lee Cameron Underwood
Jan 15, 2017
Anna Lee Cameron Underwood – age 96, Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home and went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 15, 2017. Preceded into Eternal Life by husband and love of her life, John Arnold Underwood; parents, Bert and Ora Cameron; sisters and brothers-in-law Agnes Cameron Watson and Leo Watson, Knoxville; and...
Margaret "Maisie" Bell
Jan 14, 2017
Margaret “Maisie” Bell, age 71 of Spring Hill, TN passed away January 14, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, Jimmy Wayne Bell; father, Orville Lawrence Taylor; mother, Margaret Viola Taylor and sister, Lila Vern Taylor. Maisie was a devoted USMC wife and mother who had 10 years of service with Stihl Incorporated in Virginia Beach, VA. After retiring, she continued...
Thomas Richard Stapf
Jan 13, 2017
Thomas R. Stapf, 71, of Knoxville, peacefully passed away in his home on January 13, 2017. Thom, a Vietnam Navy Veteran, was born in New York on June 12, 1945. Thom is preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Marguerite Stapf, and his brother, Kenny Stapf. He is survived by his two children, Kevin Stapf and Tracy Rees (Dan);...
Walter Halinkowski
Jan 13, 2017
Walter Halinkowski, age 70, formerly of Aurora, CO. passed away January 13, 2017 after a two year battle with lung cancer. Walter was born in Germany and immigrated with his family at the age of five, ultimately settling in Chicago, IL. He attended Taft High School in Chicago prior to enlisting in the USAF in 1967. During his 12 year...
Phillip Wayne Murphy
Jan 12, 2017
Dr. Phillip W. Murphy, age 64, went to be with the Lord on January 12th, 2017. Phillip was born in Bell County, Kentucky to Hobert Murphy and the late Christine Murphy. He was a United States Navy Veteran who served in the Vietnam War and received many awards. He was owner of Murphy Mechanical and Pastor at Dante Baptist Church...
John C. "Bunny" Jones
Jan 12, 2017
John C. “Bunny” Jones, Jr., age 57, passed away January 12, 2017. He was of the Baptist faith and fondly known as “Uncle Bunny” to his many nieces and nephews. “Bunny” was preceded in death by father John C. Jones, Sr. and mother Jean Jones. Survivors include sisters Janice Jones, Donna Baker and husband Nelson, and Lynn Atchley and husband...
Alma "June" Phipps
Jan 11, 2017
June Phipps, of Kingston formerly of Knoxville, went home peacefully on Jan. 11, 2017. She was born in Corryton on August 13, 1933 to the late Orange and Mary Lou Smith Clapp. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Kingston. She retired after many years as a Registered Nurse from Fort Sanders Medical Center, where she also taught...
Rowena Marie Ball Mynatt
Jan 11, 2017
Rowena Marie Ball Mynatt, age 91, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 11th, 2017. She graduated Central High School, Lee College and was a member of Bell Road Church of God Worship Center. She served the community for more than 30 years as a LPN and retired from Hillcrest Nursing Home. Rowena was preceded in...
Edward Lee Irick
Jan 11, 2017
Edward Lee Irick was born October 12, 1925, and God welcomed him home on January 11, 2017, into Heaven’s gates. He served in two branches of the military, Air National Guard and Navy, and also served in WWII. He was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. He was welcomed into Heaven by parents, Sherdan and Vada Irick; son, Gary...
Nell Lucille Brown Waggoner
Jan 10, 2017
Nell L. Waggoner, age 89, of Knoxville, passed away January 10th, 2017. She was a member of Third Baptist Church and retired from Palm Beach Company. She was a very strong willed woman who loved to quilt and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by husband Jim Waggoner, her infant son, parents, Henry and Gertie Brown, granddaughter...
David Lynn Hubbard
Jan 9, 2017
David L. Hubbard, age 63 passed away January 9, 2017 at home. He was a Veteran of the US Navy and retiree from the City of Knoxville Traffic Engineering after 31 years of service. Dave loved all animals and with the help of Regenia, cared for many strays through their years. He also enjoyed being outdoors and working with his...
Audra Kay Wampler
Jan 9, 2017
Audra Kay Wampler, age 29, of Powell, went to be with the Lord suddenly, Monday, January 9, 2017. Audra was an amazing and loving daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend. She was the self-proclaimed Mayor of Powell. (She would have gotten the vote, too!) Audra had a way with brightening people’s days. She had a love for life and...
Steven "Jay" Widner
Jan 8, 2017
Widner, Steven “Jay”, 59 of Corryton went home to be with his Lord Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Turkey Creek Medical Center. He was a member of Emory Valley Baptist Church in Knoxville and a member of Corryton Lodge #321 F&AM. Jay loved to collect ‘junk’ and loved to tinker with all the treasures he collected. His family was the...
Jeffery Kent Holbert
Jan 7, 2017
Jeffery Kent Holbert, age 45, passed from this life to his eternal home in heaven January 7, 2017. Jeff was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. He was a 1989 graduate of Halls High School, was employed at GC Services, and the Green Bay Packers was his team. Jeff was known for the love, kindness, gentleness and a heart of...
