Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, 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...
Marvin Williams
Apr 30, 2015
Marvin Williams, age 62, of Knoxville, passed away April 30, 2015. He was a loving husband and father; and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, gardening and watching Alabama football. Preceded in death by parents, Paul and Elise Williams; brothers, Joseph and Thomas; sisters, Betty Brumbalow and Joyce Cabe; and step-son,...
Juanita Wolfenbarger Kitts
Apr 28, 2015
Juanita Wolfenbarger Kitts, age 87, was called to her Heavenly home April 28, 2015. She was a member of Warwick’s Chapel Baptist Church and was retired from Standard Knitting Mill. Juanita was also an avid basketball fan. She will be remembered as a good wife, a loving mother and friend, and a special grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded...
Dollie Mae Riddley
Apr 28, 2015
Dollie Mae Riddley- age 89, of Knoxville, joined her love ones in her heavenly home on April 28, 2015. She was a member of Atlantic Avenue Missionary Baptist Church and retired from Baptist Hospital. Preceded in death by husband James Riddley; sons David and Randall Riddley; parents Dayton and Sallie Turner. Survived by sons Paul (Vickie) Riddley, Jerry Riddley, Larry...
Robin Patricia Hampton
Apr 27, 2015
Robin Patricia Hampton, age 56 of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2015. She was a Navy wife for 22 years and lived in numerous cities but called Knoxville home since 2000. Survived by husband, Jamie Hampton; daughter, Corinne Hampton; son Jamie Hampton, Jr. and wife Candace; grandchildren, Gregory and Emma Hampton; father, William Scroggs. The family will receive...
Dewey Stevens
Apr 27, 2015
Dewey Stevens of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away April 27, 2015 at Tennova Hospice in Halls. He was a faithful member of Sharon Baptist Church. He retired from Martin Meritta with 30 years of service. He was a loving husband of Matilda Stevens. He is survived by children Sylvia Allen, Ina Robertson, and Thomas Stevens. A loving grandfather of 7 grandchildren...
William Alexander "Bill" Humphries
Apr 25, 2015
William Alexander “Bill” Humphries, age 74, of Corryton passed away April 25, 2015. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Lexington. He was a retired truck driver and enjoyed fishing, golfing and gardening. He was preceded in death by parents, George & Margaret Humphries; quadruplet grandchildren, Abby, Gabby, Emma & Avery; and a brother,...
Bobby Treece
Apr 24, 2015
Bobby Treece, age 75, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on April 24, 2015. He was saved and baptized at an early age and continued to be a faithful member of Beaverdale Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by father, Rondy Treece; son, Roger Treece; brothers, Bill and Tim Treece; and sisters, Glenda Kirby and Peggy Treece....
Cody Walker
Apr 24, 2015
Cody Walker, age 29, of Knoxville, went home to be with his savior, Jesus on Friday, April 24, 2015. Greeting him as he entered into Heaven were grandparents, Bill & Iona Webb and Woodrow & Rosalee Gilbert. Cody was a devoted dad to his daughter Brooklyn, loving son of Pam & Ted Gilbert, big brother to his sister, Tabatha Walker...
Kyle A. Cross
Apr 23, 2015
Kyle A. Cross, age 73, of Knoxville passed away April 23, 2015. He was a graduate of Fulton High School Class of 1959 and served in the U.S. Navy 1959-1962. He worked at Baptist Hospital for 40 years as an LPN and then a respiratory therapist. Preceded in death by parents Walter and Lucille Cross; and stepson Alan Kirby. Survived...
Anna Lee Richards
Apr 23, 2015
Anna Lee “Mamaw Ann” Richards, age 80, passed away on April 23, 2015. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by husband of 38 years J.C. Richards. Survivors include daughter Carolyn Cash and husband Eddie; grandchildren Jimmy and wife Delisa and Jason and wife Ashley; great-grandchildren Brittany, Jimmy Jr., Jacob, Jennifer, Jason Jr. “JJ”, Madison, Heather, Daniel, Tyler...
Elsie Jacqueline Bauer
Apr 23, 2015
Elsie Jacqueline “Jackie” Ingwersen Bauer – formerly of Dallas, Texas, peacefully passed away at her home in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 23, 2015. Jackie, 91, was born in Nederland, Texas on February 9, 1924. Daughter of the late Elbert and Isabella (Bjerring) Ingwersen. Sister of the late Pat Ingwersen Quoyeser. Jackie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and educator...
Joseph Paris Ridenour
Apr 22, 2015
Joseph Paris Ridenour – Age 89 of Halls went to be with the Lord peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and children on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. He courageously fought a battle with Alzheimer’s since 2004. Joe was of the Baptist Faith and a member and deacon of Black Oak Ridge Baptist Church, which he built. He attended Norris High...
Louise Hutcheson
Apr 20, 2015
Louise Hutcheson, age 96 of Andersonville, passed away Monday, April 20, 2015. She was a member of Grace Connection International Fellowship Church. Preceded in death by the love of her life, husband, Berney Hutcheson. Survived by daughter, Brenda (Ray) Jenkins; grandsons, Shawn (Lori) Bedsole, Shane Bedsole, Jeff (Cheri) Jenkins, and John Jenkins; great-grandchildren, Joshua, Caleb, and Charity Wilson, and Kelsei...
