Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Susanna Ruth West
Dec 26, 2016
Susanna West, age 81, of Knoxville, passed away December 26, 2016. She was a wonderful mother, wife, and grandmother. She enjoyed fishing, shrimping, and being with family and friends. She also loved the mountains and loved to travel. Preceded in death by her mother Gertrand; father Alfred; spouse Charles C. West; daughter Shirley Mae. Survived by son Curtis West and...
Tony Eugene Underhill
Dec 26, 2016
Tony “Old School” Underhill, age 49, of Knoxville, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, December 26th, 2016. He was born on December 23rd, 1967 to Dewey and Sue Parin Underhill. Tony loved college football, especially Alabama. He tinkered on cars and could fix most anything. He will be missed by all who loved him. Tony was preceded...
Christine Miller Lewis
Dec 26, 2016
Christine Miller Lewis, born October 19, 1916 in Sardis, Mississippi and passed away December 26, 2016. She was a faithful member of Glenwod Baptist Church. Preceded ion death by parents: Lillie Belle Eckles Miller and Simeon Jackson Miller. Sister, Clarice E. Proctor. Brother, Joe E. Miller and three husbands: Malcolm Seales, William Thomas Seymour and Vaughn Lewis. One son, James...
Rory Vincent Sharp
Dec 24, 2016
Rory Vincent Sharp, age 54, of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, December 24th, 2016. He was a United States Army Veteran. He was an amazing musician who loved playing locally for family, friends, and strangers. He was preceded in death by father, Jerry Lynn Sharp and grandparents. He is survived by children Heather Sharp and Rowan (Alison Ostrander) Sharp; lifelong...
Martha Frances Widner
Dec 24, 2016
Martha Frances Widner, age 85, of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, December 24th, 2016. Martha was a registered nurse at several area nursing homes. She was preceded in death by husband, J.L. Widner, her parents and sister. She is survived by children, Jenny Smith, Lynn Fry, Jay Widner, Joy Walker, Patti West, and Dawn Widner, 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 1...
Mary Jane Meadows
Dec 23, 2016
Please don’t grieve for me, because I’m right where I want to be. Jesus has wiped away my tears. I’m finally home with Teresa. My lonely days and dark nights are over at last. My heart is finally healed. I want to thank all my family and friends for your prayers, cards and help after Teresa’s passing. Now lay me...
Emma Jean Ogle
Dec 21, 2016
Emma Jean Ogle, age 89, passed away on December 21, 2016. She was a wonderful caring mother, wife, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved to help others, never met a stranger, loved to laugh and talk. Emma was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Ogle; mother Vola McCarter; father John H. McCarter; brother, Steven M. McCarter. She will...
Sam Wardlaw Taylor
Dec 21, 2016
Sam Wardlaw Taylor, Jr., age 77, of Knoxville, passed away December 21st, 2016. He was a member of Sharon Baptist Church and retired from K-Mart as a manager after 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by parents Sam and Brunelle Taylor, and sister Judy Stipe. Survived by wife of 55 years, Barbara Dill Taylor, sons Sam W....
Georgetta E. Harrell
Dec 20, 2016
Georgetta E. Harrell, age 96, of Knoxville passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016. She was baptized in 2015 at the age of 94 at the First Apostolic Church in Knoxville. She retired from Knoxville Scenic Studio. She loved flowers, enjoyed gardening, and was an excellent seamstress. Preceded in death by husband, Barton Harrell, II; son, Barton Harrell, III; parents, Will...
Gerald "Jerry" Webb Robbins
Dec 19, 2016
Gerald “Jerry” Webb Robbins, age 51, of Powell, passed away December 19, 2016. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Powell. Preceded in death by father, Webb Robbins and sister, Leslee Preece. Survived by son, Valus Robbins; mother, Joyce Robbins; sister, Lara Kajs; brother, Jeff (Tammy) Robbins; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. The family will receive...
Cora Cooper Murrell
Dec 18, 2016
Cora Cooper Murrell, of Knoxville, at the incredible age of 95, got the heavenly call she had been waiting for on Sunday morning, December 18th, 2016. She would always say “I don’t know why God is leaving me here, but He will call for me when He is ready.” She was blessed to live a long, healthy life. She enjoyed...
Robert Leland Covington
Dec 18, 2016
Robert Leland Covington, age 73, of Kingsport, formerly of Knoxville, went home to be with Jesus Christ on Sunday, December 18th, 2016. Roman 8: 38-39 “For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate...
Mary Frances Ramsey
Dec 17, 2016
Mary Frances Ramsey, age 71, wife of Frankie Eddie Ramsey, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on December 17, 2016. She was preceded in death by Paul Willard Stafford, Mary Nell Shroth; sister, Katherine Paulette Turner; brother, James Edward Stafford, and son William Kenneth Fox, Jr. Left to cherish her memory are brothers, Charles LeRoy Stafford and Stephen...
Bobbie Elizabeth Mason
Dec 16, 2016
Bobbie Elizabeth Mason, age 92, of Knoxville died on December 16, 2016. She was a member of Smithwood Baptist Church and was a retired bookkeeper. She was preceded in death by parents James and Alice Mason, brothers Jack Mason and John Mason, niece Janice Greene. She is survived by sister Jamie McFalls, brother Charles Mason, nieces and nephews Alicia Taylor,...
James Richard Mccurry
Dec 16, 2016
James Richard McCurry, age 67, departed this life on December 16, 2016, at UAB Hospital where he received a heart transplant in 1996. A U.S. Air Force veteran, he was born in Knoxville and lived 25 years in Michigan before returning to Tennessee to be a small business owner for 20 years. He was a private pilot who loved nature,...
Marion Frances Sutton
Dec 16, 2016
SUTTON, Marion Frances Went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 16, 2016 at Baptist Health Care Center, Lenoir City, TN. Born in Halls (Knox Co) August 2, 1926 to Ida (Blazier) Heath and Everette “E.H.” Heath. To this union were born seven children; five girls and two boys. Marion was the eldest. Preceded in death by her parents,...
Barry Britton
Dec 16, 2016
Lt. Col Barry Britton Sr, of Powell, TN, passed away at home on Friday, December 16, 2016 surrounded by his family. Barry graduated the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1970. He then received a commission in the United States Air Force where he served his country for 22 years. Barry served as a Staff Development Engineering Manager,...
Verna Covington Miller
Dec 15, 2016
Verna Jakwanna Covington Miller, age 71, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 15th, 2016. She was a United States Army Veteran, member of Callahan Road Baptist Church, and founder of Home Base Empowerment. She loved the Lord, spending time with her family and friends, traveling, motorcycles, and singing. She was preceded in death by husband,...
Geraldine Hansard
Dec 15, 2016
Geraldine Hansard, age 72, of Halls Crossroads, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Cliff and Maggie Wilkerson; six sisters; and three brothers. Survived by husband, Jack Hansard; sons, Robert and Erica Hansard, James and Maria Hansard; daughter, Sandy and Rodney Spangler; grandchildren, Ashley Harrell, Jacob Hansard, Anna...
Dennis Allen Cox
Dec 13, 2016
Dennis Allen Cox, age 71 took his final ride into heaven December 13, 2016. He loved his family and his love for cars was a close second. Preceded in death by parents Curtis and Darlene Cox and other loved ones. Survived by son Tim and wife Debbie Cox; daughter Kristi Cox Schorr and husband Rob; grandchildren Cassie Cox, Chaz Cox,...
