Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Robert W. Cawrse
Oct 28, 2015
Robert “Bob” W. Cawrse, age 91, passed away October 28, 2015. He was a longtime Fountain City Businessman and US Army Veteran serving in WWII. He was born in Fountain City and most currently residing in Rockford, TN. He was preceded in death by wife Dorothy K. Cawrse, parents C.M. and Lyda Cawrse, and brothers David “D” Cawrse and Jim...
Shirley L. Farmer
Oct 27, 2015
Shirley L. Farmer, age 77 of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2015. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father, Cephas Bible; mother and stepfather, Allean and Dorsey Humphrey; and brother, Jesse Bible. Left to mourn her passing, husband of 60 years, Clonis H. Farmer; daughter, Sandy (Nathan) Waters; sons, Dennis (Marie), Larry (Ginger),...
Steven H. "Pole Cat" Merritt
Oct 27, 2015
Steven H. Merritt “Pole Cat”, age 67, went to be with his Savior on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. He was an evangelist, preacher, pastor, husband, and father. He was retired SSG from the United States Army with 23 years of faithful service to our country. Preceded in death by parents, Herbert and Sylvia Merritt; siblings, Ocie, Rancy, Noble Faye, and...
Terry Franklin Milligan
Oct 27, 2015
Terry Franklin Milligan, Sr., 65, of Knoxville, Tennessee, succumbed to cancer at Tennova Hospital North, surrounded by his family on October 27, 2015. Preceded in death by his parents Frank Leon and Bessie Smith Milligan, son Stephen Matthew, and sister Judy Lamon. He is survived by his sons Terry Franklin, Jr. (Jennifer) of Indiana and Nicholas Aaron (Ericka) of Knoxville;...
Edward "Bo" Bohanan
Oct 27, 2015
Edward “Bo” Bohanan, age 68, went to be with the Lord October 27, 2015. His family will remember him as a wonderful husband, dad, step-dad, and grandfather. He was a loyal employee of Bellsouth until his retirement and was most recently employed by the University of Tennessee for the past 15 years. He was a proud member of Beaver Ridge...
Darrell Delone Dyke
Oct 25, 2015
Darrell Delone Dyke, age 55, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2015. Member of Iron Workers Local Union #384 and of the Baptist Faith. He was an avid outdoorsman, loving to hunt and fish. Preceded in death by parents, Ed and Alvada Dyke and brother, Dennis Dyke. Survived by daughter, Mary; sister, Phyllis (Steve) Bradley; brothers, Jerry (Sandra) Dyke and...
Traci Lee Campbell
Oct 25, 2015
Traci Lee Campbell, age 49 of Halls, Tn passed away at her home October 25, 2015. She was preceded in death by her father Jim Nelson. Survivors include her mother and step-father Betty and Joe Crowder of Halls, TN; her children Jacob McDaniel of KY, Alexandria and husband Tyler Blaine of Oklahoma, and Sophia Fields of Halls, TN; 3 grandchildren,Rosalyn...
Jan Carr
Oct 25, 2015
Jan Carr, age 74, of Knoxville passed away October 25, 2015. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Seymour. She was preceded in death by son Danny Hall, parents Charles and Zora DeVault, and sister Carolyn Muncey. Survivors include siblings Royce DaVault, Myrtle Leon Johnson, Jr., Jerry Lynn Johnson, Cathy Darlene Johnson, and Jeffery Allen Johnson, as...
Corey Scott Hurt
Oct 23, 2015
Corey Scott Hurt, age 22, of Knoxville, passed away October 23, 2015. He was saved 3 years ago to the day and is safely in the arms of the Lord. Survived by children, Jayden Scott Hurt and MaKinley Cruise Hurt; parents, Melissa Hurt Morell and Brandon Jay Morell; brother, Logan Hurt; devoted grandparents, Richard and Marilyn Wooliver; several aunts, uncles...
Anne Louise Tilley
Oct 23, 2015
Anne L. Tilley, age 79, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015. Anne, was a member of Free Spirit Missionary Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. Anne is survived by Husband Hoyt Tilley; daughter Karen and Al Craig; son Glenn and Pam Stewart; step-son Mike Tilley; step-daughter Pam Taylor; grandchildren...
Ruby Hazel Mccarty
Oct 23, 2015
Ruby “Hazel” Miller McCarty, age 84, passed away at home on Friday, October 23, 2015. She was preceded in death by husband, Roy Leon McCarty; son, Roy David McCarty; and all 13 brothers and sisters. She is survived by daughters, Billie and Don Dixon, Janice and Bill Enix; grandchildren, Tosha McCarty, Donny & Melissa Dixon, Doug and Rachel Dixon, Bobby...
Donald Howard Mowery
Oct 23, 2015
Donald Howard Mowery, of Knoxville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 23, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wiley M. and Maude (Wells) Mowery. Brothers, Fred, Jim and Ralph Mowery and sister, Della Franklin. Survived by wife of 50 years, Anna Ruth Mowery. Son and wife, Scott and Tobie Mowery. Daughters, Melissa...
Ralph Davis
Oct 22, 2015
Ralph Davis, age 75 of Knoxville, went home to be with Jesus on October 22, 2015. He attended the Anderson Avenue Church of God. Ralph enjoyed fishing, hunting, and the great outdoors. He enjoyed life to the fullest with his family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Mary Davis; sister, Kristine Davis; brothers, J.T. and Howard...
Carson Vittetoe
Oct 20, 2015
Carson Vittetoe, age 77 of Knoxville, passed away doing what he loved, working the land at his family homestead, on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He honorably served his country for 23 years and retired as Senior Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy. He loved fishing, golf, and...
Oliver "Ollie" Newell Wampler
Oct 20, 2015
Oliver (Ollie) Newell Wampler, age 57 of Powell, passed away suddenly Tuesday, October 20, 2015. He was a member of Dante Baptist Church and had worked for KAT Bus Lines for 17 years. Preceded in death by parents, J.B. and Reba Wampler, Sr. and brother, Jimmy Wampler. Ollie is survived by his devoted wife of 32 years, Joan Wampler; daughters,...
Larry Armstrong
Oct 19, 2015
Larry Armstrong, age 50, of Maryville, passed away October 19, 2015. Monday morning we lost a very loving husband, father, and grandfather and most importantly a good friend. This man worked hard for his family and would do anything he could to help anyone. In the end he worked his heart to death and went home to be with the...
Charlie Elmer "Pole Climber" Hatmaker
Oct 18, 2015
Charlie Elmer “Pole Climber” Hatmaker, Jr., age 70, went to be with the Lord Sunday, October 18, 2015. He was an avid outdoorsman, hunting and fishing. He enjoyed sitting on the porch and watching his chickens. Preceded in death by parents, Elmer and Edith Hatmaker; grandson, Jeffery Dalton Hatmaker; and stepdaughter, Kimberly Grissom. Survived by sons, Greg Hatmaker and fiancée...
Scott Ambross Burnett
Oct 18, 2015
Scott Ambross Burnett, age 82, of Knoxville passed away October 18th, 2015. At U.T. Hospital. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Scott was a member of Beaver Dale Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 62 years Willie Burnett; children Mike (Donna) Burnett, James Burnett, Debbie Moreland, Janet (Mike) Hurst; Kelly Mahan; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Funeral service...
Raymond Kenneth Bell
Oct 18, 2015
Raymond Kenneth Bell, age 61 of Heiskell, born November 29, 1953, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Reverend Kyle and Isa Bell and brother, Ebert Bell. He was a member of Carter Road Baptist Church. Survived by wife, Wanda Bell; children, Tracy White, Kenneth Bell, April Burkhart; step children, Rene’ Seiber, Rychard Damewood; 10 grandchildren;...
John Hugh Thompson
Oct 17, 2015
John “Johnnie” Hugh Thompson, age 89 of Knoxville passed away October 17, 2015 at Jefferson Health and Rehab. Member of Tipton Station Church of Christ. He loved playing horse shoes and was a Vol fan. Preceded in death by wife Lillian Thompson, daughters Carolyn and Michelle Thompson, parents Elmer and Pricie Thompson, brothers Gilbert and Gary Thompson and sisters Elizabeth...
