Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
David Lee Underwood
Jul 12, 2014
David L. Underwood, age 55, of Corryton, passed away July 12, 2014. He was a member of Arlington Baptist Church. He was a volunteer for the American Cancer Society and a cancer survivor. He is preceded in death by parents Ernest and Betty Underwood. Survived by wife, Debbie Underwood; daughter and son-in-law Morgan Russell and husband Tyler; grandson Brady; sisters...
Marvin Lynn Hammond
Jul 12, 2014
Marvin Lynn Hammond (Hambone), age 71, our beloved husband, dad, and papaw “went home” reporting for duty with his Lord on July 12, 2014. Dad will be remembered as a Godly servant leader, a generous southern gentleman, and one who was always showing genuine Christian love for his fellow man, especially for the less fortunate among us. After being saved...
Barbara Ann Capps
Jul 11, 2014
Barbara Ann Mackey Capps, age 77, entered the gates of heaven on July 11, 2014, after her courageous battle with breast cancer. Barbara was a dedicated store manager for over 45 years. She is preceded in death by father, Frank Mackey and brother, Joe Mitchell. Survived by mother, Lenoir Cardwell; husband Ray Capps; daughters Debra Wade, Kathy Southers and Roy;...
Robert Gene Besecker
Jul 11, 2014
Robert Gene Besecker, age 79, passed away July 11, 2014. He was in the Air Force for 4 years, where he was an Airborne Radio Operator. He retired form General Motors after 30 years. He was in the Bowlers Hall of Fame and bowled all over the United States in tournaments. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He...
Ralph Jernigan
Jul 10, 2014
Ralph Jernigan Jr. “Rattler” - age 66, Vietnam Veteran and member of VFW, was born November 22, 1947. He passed away at home on July 10, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Eunice and Ralph Jernigan Sr.; son, Mikey. Survived by Diane, wife of 27 years; sons, Rob (and wife Ashley), Jeremiah, (Jeremy),and Josh; grandsons, Kyle and Payton; a number...
James V. Russell
Jul 10, 2014
James Virgil Russell, Sr., age 69, went to be with Jesus on July 10, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Carroll and Fannie Russell and son Rubert J.M. Russell. Survived by wife of 19 years, Mary Ann Kuykendall Russell; daughter, Jama Lea Duckett (Kenny); son, James Virgil Russell, Jr. (Kathy); grandson, Robert Ward; stepsons, Darryl Wilson and Stan Hickey. Family...
Bernice Evelyn White
Jul 8, 2014
Bernice Evelyn White- age 79, of Powell, passed away July 8, 2014. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by husband, Sillus White; parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Roland; sister, Jeanette Moss. Bernice is survived by sons, Steven White and wife, Dustin, grand dog Murray; niece Pam Hopper; and special friends, Faye, Mary Lou, and Don and Dottie....
Shelby Jean Watson
Jul 7, 2014
Shelby Jean Watson, age 75, went to be with the Lord July 7, 2014. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Shelby retired from Knox County School System where she worked as a secretary at Central High School. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Preceded in death by mother, Alma Gallie; father, Lacy Grodeman; sister, Shirley Sharpe....
Beatrice Phyllis Lambdin
Jul 5, 2014
Beatrice “Bea” Finley Lambdin went to be with the Lord July 5, 2014. She was a loving mother, sister, and friend. Preceded in death by husband, Edward Lambdin; son, Neal Lambdin; parents, James and Ellie Finley; sister, Christine. Survived by daughters, Linda and Karen; son, Timothy; 3 sisters; 2 brothers; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends 6:00...
Fern Elkins Stooksbury
Jul 5, 2014
Stooksbury, Fern Elkins-age 62 of Powell, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014 at Tennova Hospice in Halls. She was born February 8, 1952 in Knox County and was retired from Oak Ridge National Labs where she had worked for 36 years as a web developer. She was preceded in death by parents, Luther and Rena Elkins. Survivors include husband of...
William O. "Bill" Gregory
Jul 3, 2014
CSM (retired) William (Bill) O. Gregory – age 85 of Powell, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2014. He was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. He was a retired US Army Veteran from 1947 to 1956, re-inlisted in the Tn National Guard from 1956 to 1992 and was a veteran of Desert Storm. Bill was a graduate of Alcoa High...
Darren Lynn Howard
Jul 3, 2014
Darren Lynn Howard, age 42 of Gray, Tennessee, formerly of Corryton, passed away July 3, 2014. He was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. He was employed by De Puy-Synthes and a former employee of Mynatt Funeral Home for 20 years. He loved cars and drag racing. He is survived by his wife, Lorie Howard; daughter, Tiffany Howard; son,...
Edward Willie Cox
Jul 2, 2014
Edward W. Cox, age 79, of Heiskell, passed away Wednesday, July 02, 2014. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church and had retired from KUB. He was preceded in death by parents Henry Hall Cox and Louise Cox, sister Betty Bailey, and brothers Everett Cox and Jerry Cox.Survivors include wife of 42 years Charlotte Cox, daughter Sherry Pennington and...
Dorothy Jean "Dot" Weaver
Jun 30, 2014
Dorothy Jean Sauceman Weaver (Dot), Age 82, of West Knoxville. Born November 20, 1931 and went to be with the Lord June 30, 2014. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence H. And Effie D. Sauceman; brother, Wendell Sauceman; sister, Wilma Miller. Survived by daughter, Karen Reed of Knoxville; son, Steve Weaver;...
Larry Wayne Cash
Jun 30, 2014
Lt. Larry Wayne Cash, age 67, of Heiskell passed away June 30, 2014. Lieutenant for Knox County for 23 years. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Corryton. He was a Vietnam veteran. He pastored several churches as well as served as Chaplain with the KC Sherriff’s Department. Currently serving as pastor at Kenny Pipe Company and founder...
Thomas Collins
Jun 30, 2014
Thomas Collins Sr., age 63, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord at his home on June 30, 2014. Survived by his loving wife of 44 years Linda F. Collins; daughter, Linda E. Collins; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas Collins Jr. and Melba; grandchildren, R.J., Zachary, Gracie and Chelsea; 4 sisters and 2 brothers. Preceded in death by mother...
Paul Terry Shepherd
Jun 29, 2014
Paul Terry Shepherd, Jr., 40, of Knoxville, passed away on June 29, 2014. He was born on June 23, 1974 in Hammond, IN. Paul is survived by his loving wife, Beverley Shepherd, his three children: Aleah, Sage, and Cloey. He is also survived by his Loving parents: Paul Shepherd Sr., Lois (Joe) Davis; Siblings: Josh (Lori) Kuhns, Anthony (Alexis) Kuhns,...
James "Randall" Riddley
Jun 29, 2014
James Randall Riddley, age 53, left his earthly family and joined his heavenly father June 29, 2014. He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church and was retired from the Knoxville Convention Center. Randall was preceded in death by first wife Becky Duncan Riddley, second wife Ann Taylor Riddley, father James E. Riddley, and brother David Wayne Riddley. Randall is...
Ruby Inez Mcgill
Jun 26, 2014
Ruby Inez Johnson McGill, age 76, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord June 26, 2014. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by husband Rev. Fred McGill, parents John and Irene Givens, brothers Roy, Ray, Bud, Ellis, and Johnny, sister Sue Munsey, granddaughter Tosha Nicole Johnson, step-son Freddie McGill, and step-daughter Patty Davis. Survivors...
Peggy Dean Proaps Watson
Jun 26, 2014
Peggy Dean Proaps Watson, age 76 of Knoxville, passed away June 26, 20-14. Member of Calvary Baptist Church of Lenoir City. Peggy retired from Sears and Roebuck Company after 35 years of service. She loved flowers, gardening, camping, the beach, and the outdoors. Preceded in death by parents, Paul and Edna Proaps. Survived by loving husband of 54 years, Robert...
