Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
M. Christine Hamilton
May 16, 2015
M. Christine Hamilton, born May 24, 1925, passed away at Tennova Residential Hospice on May 16, 2015, after a brief illness. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church where she was the pianist and church clerk for the last several years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paris Ray Hamilton. She is survived by her daughters, Bonnie...
Janice G. Sereano
May 14, 2015
Janice G. Sereano passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015. She was born January 8, 1940. She was a faithful Servant to the Lord and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Survivors include husband, Denny Sereano; children, David Brake and wife Lynn, Dana Lambert and husband James, Brenda Haddad and husband Joseph, Lauren Blanchard, Denee` Calvillo, Daniel Sereano; grandchildren, James and...
Mary Charlotte "Susie" Riseden
May 14, 2015
Mary Charlotte “Susie” Cardwell Riseden, was born February 23, 1950 and went home to be with the Lord she loved May 15, 2015. Susie was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt who loved people, loved to laugh and never met a stranger. She always loved the Lord and through all of her trials and struggles she maintained a...
Fay Swain Scott
May 14, 2015
Fay Swain Scott, age 85, passed from this life May 14, 2015 in Halls Crossroads, TN. She was born in Lenarue, KY March 15, 1930. She was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Halls Crossroads, TN. There, before her serious illness, she was an active member of the WMU and in the past had been active with vacation bible...
Trula "Janette" Kerns
May 13, 2015
Trula “Janette” Kerns, 86, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 13, 2015. Janette is preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Thomas “T.M” Kerns; daughter, Trula Kerns; great grandson, Camden Haun; and sister, Charlotte Thunberg. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Brenda Kerns; daughter and son-in-law, Tanya and Terry Peters all of...
Darin E. Ramsey
May 11, 2015
Darin E Ramsey closed the final chapter of his life on May 11, 2015. Darin will leave behind a host of family that loved him very much, including his soul mate Kimberly Strange; his beloved sons, David and Daniel Ramsey; plus his mother and father, Marilyn & David Ramsey; and sister Tami Ramsey Patterson; also his longtime friend, Tracy Lunsford;...
Tucker Lee
May 9, 2015
Tucker Lee, Jr., age 82, of Knoxville, TN, passed away at home on Saturday, May 9, 2015. He was born in Wayne County, TN on February 9, 1933 and attended Wayne County High School. He enlisted in the U. S. Navy in May 1951 and served four years during the Korean conflict and including time in Naples, Italy. While in...
Agnes Elizabeth Ledington
May 9, 2015
Agnes Elizabeth Ledington, age 95, of Knoxville, passed away May 9, 2015. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church and had retired from American Clothing Company. She was preceded in death by husband Thomas Ledington, parents Luther and Francis Nance, brothers Horace and Charlie Nance, and sister Annabel Nance. Survivors include niece Brenda Owens and husband Ernie, great nieces...
Ray "Razor" Matthew Branch
May 8, 2015
Ray “Razor” Matthew Branch, age 46, passed away May 8, 2015. Preceded in death by father, Gordon Branch and sister, Valerie Branch. Survived by son, Matt Branch and fiancé Ashley Burleson; grandchildren, Shelby and Kylie Branch; mother, Mary Branch; sister and brother-in-law, Yvette and Terry Bucker; brother and sister-in-law, Darrell and April Branch. Family and friends will meet 10:45AM Tuesday...
Mildred Alice Wilkerson
May 7, 2015
Mildred Alice Wilkerson, age 68, of the Halls Community, passed away May 7th, 2015. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by parents Clifford and Maggie Wilkerson, sisters Anna Belle Lyons, and Elizabeth, Sofie, Cecil, and Teresa Wilkerson; brothers Carl and Bobby Ray Wilkerson. Survived by siblings Ola Mae Wilkerson, Helen Monroe, Ruth Martin, Geraldine (Jack) Hansard, Junior...
Allene Bandy Shepherd
May 7, 2015
Allene Bandy Shepherd, age 81, of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015 at Tennova Residential Hospice Care Facility in Halls. She was an active member of Temple Baptist Church in Powell for almost 40 years, having received Jesus Christ as her personal savior as a teenager. She was preceded in death by son, James A. Shepherd; parents, Joe A....
Trevena Ann Conner Cinnamon
May 7, 2015
Trevena Ann Conner Cinnamon, passed away May 7th 2015. She was a caring, loving wife, mother, daughter and devoted nurse. She was an LPN at Methodist Medical Center for 28 years. She was preceded in death by daughter, Angel L. Buckner; father, Clifford “CD” Speegle; stepfather, Jack McCarter. She is survived by her loving husband, Gary Cinnamon; sons, Christopher (Brittany)...
Stephanie Lynn Ader
May 6, 2015
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Trula "Tena" Helton
May 4, 2015
Trula “Tena” Helton, passed into the great cloud of witnesses on May 4, 2015. She was born in Blount County, Tn. on April 13, 1942. Preceded in death by parents, Glenn & Mamie Noah and brothers: Carl, Ray, Dick and Bobby. Survived by: Wesley Helton Sr. Son & daughter-in-law, Wes Jr. and Robyn Helton. Daughter & son-in-law, Denise & Dennis...
Bobby "Dwain" Abner
May 3, 2015
Bobby “Dwain” Abner, age 61, of Knoxville, went to be with our Lord on May 3, 2015. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church of Halls. Survived by parents, Bobby and Joyce (Kitts) Abner; sons, Kevin (Toshia) Abner, Jason (Kristen) Abner; 5 grandchildren; sister, Karen (Russell) Bell of Dahlonega, GA; nephew, Joshua and beloved niece, Amanda Gordon. Family and...
Lance Stidham
May 3, 2015
Lance Stidham, age 54, of Knoxville passed away on Sunday May 3, 2015. He was an employee of Travis Meat Company for 32 years. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by his grandfather Hubert Claiborne. Survived by his mother Nancy Jo Stidham; brother Kevin Stidham and wife Debbie; grandmother Nancy Claiborne. Funeral Service will be held 8:00...
Elizabeth Cornett
May 3, 2015
Elizabeth Cornett, of Knoxville, passed away May 2, 2015 after a long illness. She was of Baptist faith and a child of God. Elizabeth was born August 28, 1924 to John and Lucy Cornett (decreased) also preceded in death by her brothers: James, Hurst, Henry, William and John Cornett along with sister: Mary Ault. Elizabeth's surviving sisters: May Lamb, Dot...
Ronald Franklin Carroll
May 2, 2015
Ronald F. "Ronnie" Carroll, 70 of Corryton, TN. Passed away suddenly at his home Saturday. He is survived by his wife Lorene Carroll, Sons Christopher Carroll and Kevin Carroll. Daughter in law Tammi Carroll, Stepchildren Jeff Burton and Becky Foster. Grandchildren Kylie Carroll, Emily Carroll and Jacob Carroll. He was preceded in death by his parents Esther and Dennis Carroll....
Oradean Upchurch Ernst
May 2, 2015
Oradean Upchurch Ernst, age 88, of Knoxville and near Jamestown, went peacefully into our Father’s Heavenly arms, with her husband and sister by her side, on May 2, 2015 at Tennova Residential Hospice after a 7-year battle with Alzheimer’s. She was a beautiful, outgoing person who was interested in everything and everyone; a very caring and loving wife; a mother,...
Barbara Jean Cox Burkhart
May 1, 2015
Barbara Jean Cox Burkhart, age 76, of Knoxville passed away May 1, 2015. She was a member of Central Baptist Church in Fountain City and a member of Eagles Women’s League. She was a loving mother, wife, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Ronald Burkhart; and a son, William Boyd Burkhart. She is survived...
