Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Angela D. Pressnell
Jan 15, 2014
ANGELA D PRESSNELL, 50, was called home to be with God on January 15, 2014 from a car accident. Shewas of Baptist faith and visited several Baptist churches. She was a devoted & loving mother to her 4 children. She was a contract carrier with the News Sentinel and Courier with McFarland Medical. She had a love for gardening and...
Minnie Lou Wood
Jan 14, 2014
Minnie Lou Wood, age 81, passed on to reunite with her husband, Paul, on Jan. 14, 2014. Member of Central Baptist Church of Ftn. City and former Poll Worker for Knox Co. Election Commission. Preceded in death by husband of 62 years, Paul Eugene Wood; parents, J.T. and Myrtle Donaldson; brother, David Donaldson; sister, Rose Alice Donaldson. Survived by sons,...
Christopher Dale Hopper
Jan 14, 2014
Christopher Dale Hopper, age 46, passed away January 14, 2014. He was the owner of Hoppy’s Pest Control. Survived by children, Matthew Hopper and Connor Hopper; father and stepmother, Jim and Sandy Hopper; mother and stepfather, Connie and John Bissinger; brothers, Kevin (Dee Anne) Hopper, Kurt (Brooke) Bissinger; sister, Kelly (Brandon) LeMarr; several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends...
Patricia Ann Miles
Jan 14, 2014
Patricia Ann Miles, age 69, of Halls, passed away January 14, 2014. Preceded in death by husband Will Ed Miles Jr. and grandson Jeremy Ed Miles. Survived by children Pam Conner, Angie Miles, Ed Miles, Donna Miles; grandchildren Nikki Miles, Zach Conner, Jasmyne and Jayden Miles, Trina Miles, Karri Ann Miles; sister Betty Jo Helton; brother Bill Varner. Service 8...
Elizabeth Ann Cox
Jan 14, 2014
Elizabeth A. Cox, age 70, of Knoxville, originally from Morecambe Lancashire, England, passed away January 14, 2014. She was a member of Rocky Hill Baptist Church and a volunteer for the Angel Tree. Preceded in death by parents, Leslie and Hannah Johnson. Survived by husband of 51 years, Ronald L. Cox; daughter, Debbi and Dave Babb of Ft. Worth, Texas;...
Fred Holice Helton
Jan 13, 2014
Fred Holice Helton- age 92, of Corryton, went to be with the Lord on January 13, 2014. He was a graduate of Northwestern State University of Louisiana. He was a high school and elementary school teacher in Louisiana. Former deacon and Sunday school teacher at Carter Road Baptist Church and North Acres Baptist Church. He was a master carpenter and...
Dorothy Jane Creswell
Jan 13, 2014
Dorothy M. Creswell, age 87, passed away January 13, 2014. Preceded in death by husband, Wilbur Creswell. Mother, Lena Mc Donald. Sister, Jean Montgomery and nephew, Paul Lancaster. Survivors: daughter & son-in-law, Mary & David Greene. Granddaughter Michelle and husband Jeremy Hubbard. Grandson, Christopher Greene. Great-grandchildren, Tyler & Sarah Hubbard. Sister-in-law, Emily and husband Charles Lancaster. Nephews: Monty Montgomery and...
Wilma Jean Warwick
Jan 13, 2014
Wilma Jean Lewellyn Warwick went home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2014. She was a member of Dante Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, James and Bessie Lewellyn; brother, Jerry Lewellyn; sisters, Hazel Scott, and Janie Reyes. Survived by sons, Jeff Drummer, Anthony Drummer, and Jimmy Dalton II and wife Brandi; daughter, Debra McFalls; grandchildren, Samantha...
Janice Gail Shannon
Jan 12, 2014
Janice Gail Green Shannon, age 67, of Fountain City, went to be with the Lord January 12, 2014. She attended Laurel Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by parents William and Rebekah Green and brother Michael Wayne Green. Survivors include son Wayne Shannon and wife Ada, daughter Tina Rush and husband Jeff, grandchildren Kayla Franklin, Zach, Jacob, and...
Vicky Lynn Mcghee
Jan 11, 2014
Vicky Carr McGhee, age 54, passed away January 11, 2014. She devoted her life to nurturing children and loving her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Donnie & Jimmy Carr and sisters Caroline Carr and June Bridges. She is now watching over her husband James McGhee, daughters Jamie Metcalfe and husband Jeremy, Jennifer McGhee, and Jessica...
Wayne Lawrence Hook
Jan 11, 2014
Wayne Lawrence Hook, age 84, left his earthly home to be with his beloved Savior on January 11, 2014 surrounded by his loving wife of 63 years, Loretta Hook, and their children and grandchildren. He was born in Ohio, raised on a farm in northern Indiana, where he attended Country Grade and High School and graduated as Valedictorian. Wayne graduated...
Vicky Lynn Mcghee
Jan 11, 2014
Vicky Carr McGhee, age 54, passed away January 11, 2014. She devoted her life to nurturing children and loving her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Donnie & Jimmy Carr and sisters Caroline Carr and June Bridges. She is now watching over her husband James McGhee, daughters Jamie Metcalfe and husband Jeremy, Jennifer McGhee, and Jessica...
Cindy Bridgman Troutt
Jan 9, 2014
Cindy Elaine Bridgman Troutt, age 47, of Knoxville, passed away January 9, 2014. She was a member of North Shore Baptist Church. She was a very loving wife, mother and mamaw; she was a very outgoing woman and lived for her children. Preceded in death by parents, John and Betty Bridgman; sister, Jackie. Survived by loving husband of 32 years,...
Ruth Nadine Leeper
Jan 9, 2014
Ruth Nadine Leeper, age 90 of Knoxville, went to be with her family and Jesus January 9, 2014. Her whole life was dedicated to God and family. Preceded in death by husband, Patton Leeper. Survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Sherry and Bill Wright, Marsha and Larry Williams; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral service 7:00 pm Sunday at Mynatt Funeral...
Opal Irene Williams
Jan 8, 2014
Opal Irene (Lewis) Williams, age 85 of Powell, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. Founding member of Sunnyview Baptist Church where she lead singing for many years and taught Sunday School classes. Opal and Buddy sang with the Sunnyview Baptist Church Quartet (Robert and Edith Perry) for many years and later in a trio...
Mary Elizabeth Whitaker
Jan 7, 2014
Mary E. Whitaker, 89, Knoxville resident since 2000, was ushered into the presence of her Lord on Tuesday, January 7, 2014. A lifelong mother and homemaker, Mary cherished Christ Jesus, her family and her church. She was preceded in death by husband, James Woodford Whitaker, 3 children, Henry Eugene, David James, and Alan Jay Whitaker. Also preceding in death were...
Mary Lee Cameron Faddis
Jan 7, 2014
Mary Lee Faddis, age 88 of Eagle, Idaho and of Knoxville, went to Heaven Tuesday, January 7, 2014. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Earnest and Verna Camerson. Survived by husband of 66 years, Rev. Herman Faddis; sons, Charles Faddis, Darrell Faddis and wife Joann; daughter, Sandy Faddis Hall and husband Greg; 6...
Victoria Ann Griffin
Jan 7, 2014
Victoria Ann Griffin, age 64, went to be with the Lord , unexpectedly, on January 7, 2014. She was a saved Baptist woman. She worked at Tennova Physicians Regional Hospital. Preceded in death by parents, Queenie Lucille and John L. Browning; sisters, Emily Butcher, Nancy Carrion, and Martha Smith. Survived by loving husband of 44 years, Clifton Griffin; daughter, Lori...
Mary E. Sharp
Jan 6, 2014
Mary E. Sharp, of Sevierville Tennessee, went to be with Jesus on January 6, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude L. Sharp; daughter, Charlotte Sharp; son, Danny Sharp; parents, Tom & Nona Belle Morelock; and grandson, Paul Sharp. She is survived by her children, Leroy Jr. (Linda) Sharp of Sevierville, Larry (Marilyn) Sharp of Palmarea, Indiana,...
