Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Mabel Melton
Feb 25, 2016
Mabel Melton passed away quietly Thursday morning after just celebrating her 95th birthday. She was born in Luttrell to Jess and Allie Dyer (Beeler) and they had two children, Kenneth and Mabel. Kenneth served in the military and later moved to California. He is now deceased. Mabel graduated from Harall Maynard High School where she once was crowned it’s Queen....
Mark Preston Baker
Feb 24, 2016
Mark Preston Baker Sr., age 68, of Knoxville passed away on February 24, 2016. He attended New Hope Baptist Church in Corryton. He was a member of IBEW local 760. He is retired from Tennessee Associated Electric for over 20 years. He was an Army Veteran who served in the Vietnam War. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather....
Debra Sue Livingston
Feb 24, 2016
Debra Coffey Livingston, age 48, of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016. Preceded in death by father, Frank Coffey. Grandparents, O.H. Coffey, Jim Waggoner and Thelma Painter. Debbie is survived by her husband of 30 years, Kevin Livingston. Mother, Wilma Coffey. Sisters, Cathy (Steve) Hunley and Jessica Holmes. Mother-in-law, Betty Livingston. Father-in-law, Richard Livingston. Sister-in-law, Carmelle (David) Ogle and...
Kenneth Edward Ruffner
Feb 23, 2016
Kenneth Edward Ruffner. born August 10, 1934, passed away February 23, 2016. He was a member of Smithwood Baptist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Preceded in death by wife, Ann Ruffner; parents, Raynald and Mary Ruffner; and brother, Jimmy Ruffner. Survived by son, Steve Ruffner and wife Teddi; daughter Leisa Kosier and husband Mike; grandchildren. Aaron, Tiffany,...
Timothy "Tim" Claude Keith
Feb 23, 2016
Timothy “Tim” Claude Keith, age 61, went to be with his Heavenly Father on February 23, 2016. He was a member of O.B.C. A beloved high school teacher, football and track coach in Union County, and also lead the FCA of Union County. Graduate of UT class of 1977 and javelin thrower with the track team. He was a loving...
Donald Barton Sutton
Feb 20, 2016
Donald Barton Sutton, age 81, went to Heaven February 20, 2016. He was a member of Inskip Baptist Church. Donald was employed with Dempster Brothers for over 30 years, starting out as a welder and ending as a manager. He was preceeded in death by wife of 54 years Betty Dean Sutton, and daughters Diane Haranek and Robin Hill. Survivors...
Margaret "Tina" Cox
Feb 20, 2016
Margaret “Tina” Cox, of Knoxville, passed away February 20, 2016 at Physicians Regional Hospital (old St. Mary’s) where she retired from after 22 years’ service. Preceded in death by grandmother, Nina Johnson. Mother, Evelyn Cox and sister, Sherry Bryant. Survivors: sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Dennis Ogle. Special friends: brother-in-law, Jim Bryant, Kent Parsons, Emma Ogle and Marci Strange. Niece,...
Wayne Dollar
Feb 20, 2016
Wayne Dollar, age 79, passed away peacefully and went to be with Our Lord, Jesus Christ, February 20, 2016. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Halls. Wayne was a veteran of the US Air Force and a retiree of Brunswick Corporation after over 30 years of service. After retirement Wayne worked part time as a master...
Ella Irene Hartgrove
Feb 18, 2016
Ella Irene Hartgrove, age 90, went to be with the Lord February 18, 2016. She was a member of North Knoxville Baptist Church for over 60 years. She retired from Tom’s Food after 20 years of service. She is preceded in death by husband of 68 years Walter Neal Hartgrove; 5 sisters and 4 brothers. She is survived by children...
Katherine "Nadine" Albright
Feb 16, 2016
Katherine “Nadine” Albright, age 82, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Member of New Beginning Baptist Fellowship. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, and retired from Levi Strauss. Preceded in death by parents, Louis and Cornie Mink; brother, Leroy Mink; sister, Betty Jane Mink. Survived by husband, L.D. Albright; son, David Albright and wife Shelly; grandson, Brennan...
Clifford B. May
Feb 14, 2016
Clifford B. May, age 89, went to be with his heavenly Father on February 14, 2016. He was a loving husband and father. He never met a stranger; he was a loving soul. Preceded in death by wife of 60 years, Eva May; father and mother, Oscar and Elizabeth May; brothers, Raymond, Floyd and Elmer; sisters, Clara, Mabel, and Emma;...
Bettye R. Horton
Feb 14, 2016
Bettye R. Horton, age 73, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, February 14th, 2016. She was of the Baptist Faith and retired from Robert Shaw Controls where she made many friends over the years. Preceded in death by son Wayne Horton. Survivors include husband Dwayne Horton, daughter Linda Horton and fiancé Shane Parker, grandchildren Celia and Emily Horton, great-grandchildren Amiyah, Jaidin,...
Frances R. Woodward
Feb 13, 2016
Frances R. Woodward, age 88, of Knoxville passed away February 13, 2016. She was a member of Black Oak Ridge Baptist Church. She retired from Levi Strauss and volunteered at St. Mary’s Hospital for over 20 years. She never met a stranger and was loved by everyone she knew. She welcomed everyone into her home. She will be dearly missed....
Peggy "Mama Boo" Fortner
Feb 13, 2016
Peggy “Mama Boo” Fortner, age 59, originally from Marrero, Louisiana, currently from Knoxville, passed away February 13, 2016. She was preceded in death by parents, James & Mary Richthofen, and step-son, Michael McGinnis. Survived by husband, Albert Fortner; son, Lee Fortner; daughter, Lacey Whaley and husband, Robert Hancock; 4 grandchildren, Aaron, Alyssa, Destiny, Dalton; brother, Chris Richthofen; sister, Tammy Stockstill;...
Harold Leamon Nelson
Feb 12, 2016
Harold Nelson age 87 passed away peacefully at his home February 12, 2016 with his children and grandchildren by his side. Preceded in death by parents Issac and Effie Nelson; brothers Carol, Arvel, and Charles Nelson. Survived by wife of 66 years, Dorothy Nelson; children Elaine “Bill” Vance, Ronnie and Penny Nelson; special friend Alberto Mendoza; grandchildren Scott “Jennifer” Vance,...
Mossa Fay Gregory
Feb 11, 2016
Mossa Fay Gregory, age 95, Our Earthly Angel, received her wings February 11, 2016 and rode to Heaven on the back of a Harley with her husband, Boyd B. Gregory, who proceeded her in death. Also proceeding her in death are parents John and Annie Watts, son Jesse Neil Gregory, and brother Harry L. Watts. Survivors include son Boyd Gregory...
Jennifer Marie Fox
Feb 11, 2016
Jennifer Marie Fox, age 38, of Corryton, was called home by the Lord on February 11, 2016. She attended Anchor Holds Baptist Church. Preceded in death by sister, Samantha Fox and her grandparents. She was a loving mother to Mykaela and Austin Beeler and Caden Caldwell and grandmother of Corey Beeler. Fiance of Brian Cameron. Daughter of Mike Fox and...
Peggy Weisgarber Ray
Feb 10, 2016
Peggy Weisgarber Ray, age 83 of Knoxville passed away February 10, 2016. She was a longtime member Smithwood Baptist Church and retired from Knox County School Systems. Preceded in death by first husband, Fred D. Weisgarber; second husband John F. Ray; parents Clarence and Elizabeth Edens; brother William Edens. Survived by children Pam Morgan and husband Gary, Fred Weisgarber, Penny...
Linda Darlene Richards
Feb 9, 2016
Linda Darlene Richards, age 55, of Knoxville, passed away February 9, 2016. She was preceded in death by parents, Lee & Elizabeth Horne; brothers, Ricky Horne and Danny Horne. She is survived by her husband, Dewey Richards; daughter, Amy Rynes; grandson, Kirkland Strader; granddaughters, Isabella and Gabriella Deer. Family and friends will meet 1:45pm Saturday at Old Grace Cemetery for...
Claude Archie Walker
Feb 8, 2016
Claude Archie Walker departed this life Monday, February 8, 2016 with his family by his side. Claude had a passion for life. He was an active member and deacon in his church, Hines Creek Baptist Church. He loved his family and church family. He served in the U.S. Army. He owned Allied Pest Control for 43 years and was active...
