Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Jul 25, 2013

Thomas “Howard” Moore Sr., age 75, of Powell went home to be with The Lord on July 25, 2013. He was of the Baptist faith. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Howard was the owner and operator of a concrete finishing company for many years in the Knoxville area. He loved and was an avid fisherman....

Jul 25, 2013

Smith, Sharon Lee, age 64 of Andersonville, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2013. She was a member of Texas Valley Baptist Church and also attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Charlie and Bertha Cox; father-in-law and mother-in-law, J.E. and Nell Smith; brother-in-law, Marshall Smith. Survived by husband of 47 years, Carroll Smith; daughter and son-in-law, Michelle...

Jul 23, 2013

Jul 23, 2013

Dora M. Adams, age 74, of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday July 23, 2013. She was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by parents Jess and Margaret Strange, infant grandson, John Mark Freeland, Husband Earl Adams. Survived by daughters; Teresa Freeland, Veronica (Dwayne) Fortner, brothers, Roy ”Bud” (Donna) Strange, Hooper (Sue) Strange, Clark (Betsy) Strange, sister...

Jul 23, 2013

Poeung, Chamnab Ou-age 33 of Knoxville, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 23. She was a Christian and attended Central Baptist Church of Fountain City. She was born November 21, 1979 in Kampong Cham, Cambodia. Chamnab was a graduate from College in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. She married Borath Poeung (May 10, 2001), and came to...

Jul 22, 2013

Dyer, Hillyard Greer “Bud” – “Dad and Papaw”, age 86 of Knoxville, passed away Monday, July 22, 2013 at Tennova Residential Hospice. Mr. Dyer was a member of 2nd United Methodist Church in Knoxville. He was preceded in death and reunited with his wife of 61 years, Margaret J. Dyer; son, Stephen A. Dyer; daughter, Brenda Bull; parents, Samuel and...

Jul 20, 2013

John H. Conner, age 81, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2013. He was a member of the Black Oak Heights Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, John and Glennie Mae Conner, and sister Barbara (Bobbie). Survivors include his wife Ann Maynard Conner, daughters Rebecca Cook and Laurie (Sonny) Harless, sons Wayne (Christi) Conner and Randy “Byrd” (Cherrie) Conner. Grandchildren...

Jul 20, 2013

Thomas Newton Bruce 88 passed on to his heavenly reward July 20, 2013. Tommy was born October 1, 1924 to Levi Newton and Mary Bell Long Bruce. His father Levi was a Confederate Calvary Veteran. After his father died he spent his early years in Rogersville and Hawkins County. He was a simple man who grew up a country boy....

Jul 19, 2013

Helen Beeler Seaton, age 83, went to be with the Lord on July 19, 2013. She suffered a stroke and was unable to recover. Helen was a member of Central View American Christian Church in Washburn. She was a beloved wife, a wonderful and prayerful mother, grandmother, sister and friend and will be greatly missed by all. She loved her...

Jul 18, 2013

Buckner, Gary Lynn, age 54 of Knoxville, went to be with his Lord, Jesus Christ, on July 18, 2013. Gary was a member of Union Baptist Church and an employee of TDOT for 35 years. He was a loving and devoted family man who was renown for lending a helping hand towards both man and animal as well as enjoying...

Jul 17, 2013

Walter E. (Bud) Coomer, Sr. Age 84 of Halls passed away July 17, 2013. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church. He was a Veteran of U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict. Bud was the President of Mynatt Funeral Home where he had worked since 1948. He is Preceded in death by loving wife of 52 years, Mary...

Jul 14, 2013

Rhonda Pellom, age 51, went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2013. She is preceded in death by father, Earl Bunch; sister, Rema Bunch and brother, Randy Bunch. She is survived by mother, Barbara Bunch; son, Jason Pellom and wife April; daughter, Ashley Harbin and husband Cory; grandchildren, Riley Pellom, Caleb and Dylan Harbin; sister, Helen Buchman; brother,...

Jul 14, 2013

Charles W. Hall, age 77, of Knoxville, passed away July 14, 2013 at Tennova Residential Hospice. He was a life-long resident of Halls Crossroads and a member of Sharon Baptist Church. Retired from the City of Knoxville after 35 years of service and Three Ridges and Centennial Golf Courses. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Army. Preceded in...

Jul 14, 2013

Lowell Eugene (Buddy) Tarver, Jr., age 51, passed away at Tennova Physician’s Regional on Sunday morning, July 14, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Buddy had Lou Gehrig’s (ALS) disease for 11 years, and regardless of the circumstances always had an exceptional attitude. He was loved by countless friends, and the family wishes to express their appreciation for all they...

Jul 12, 2013

Zella Christine Hayes White, age 90 of Powder Springs, went to be with the Lord July 12, 2013. She was a faithful member of Powerhouse Ministries FWB Church. Preceded in death by husband, Lee White, Jr.; son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Deanna White; grandson, Kirk Jordan; great grandson, Kyler Williams; 5 sisters; 6 brothers. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Marvin...

Jul 10, 2013

Flo Aline Elkins - age 85 of Heiskell, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. She was a devoted Christian mother and a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents; Henry and Katherine Hankins; husband Chadwick Elkins; daughter Sheila Hooks and grandson Dennis Welch. Survived and loved by children Fauna Stooksbury,...

Jul 8, 2013

Wayne Lawson Collins, age 71, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord July 8, 2013. Wayne was of the Baptist faith. He was a U.S. Veteran serving in the Marines and an antique car enthusiast. Preceded in death by parents, Glenn and Mary Collins; stepson, Dennis Laxton. Survived by wife, Dorothy Bell Collins; children, Billie Ann and Jim...

Jul 6, 2013

Jack Don Jones, age 87, went home to be with Jesus on July 6, 2013. He was led to accept Jesus as his personal savior by Quinn Lanham of Tazewell. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army. He is preceded in death by parents, Cecil and Geneva Jones; infant son, Jack Don Jones...

Jul 6, 2013

Lydia Mildred Mabe, age 88 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 6, 2013. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth E. Mabe; granddaughter, Judith Alison; parents, Francis and Tilda Beeler; and brothers and a sister. Survived by sons, Phillip Mabe and wife Darlene, Larry Mabe and wife Kim;...

Jul 5, 2013