Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Jul 4, 2013

Jack R. Welch, age 64 of Halls, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior on July 4, 2013 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. He retired from Roberts Shaw/ Fulton Bellows after 37 years. He coached girls softball for many years. To know this special man was to love him. Preceded in death...

Jul 2, 2013

Jerry Puffenbarger, age 75 of Knoxville, passed away July 2, 2013 at Ft. Sanders Hospital. He was a member of the West Side Baptist Church and veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a loving husband, father, and papaw. Survivors include his wife, Sandy Puffenbarger, son Ben (Audra) Puffenbarger, daughter Angie Puffenbarger, grandchildren Abby & Samie Puffenbarger, step-brother Glenn Lowery,...

Jul 1, 2013

Mullins, Aileen (Daniels), age 85, passed away early Monday morning on July 1, 2013 after a long battle with Alzheimers. She was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and a friend to all who knew her. She retired from the Standard Knitting Mills and was a long-time member of Salem Baptist Church in the Halls community. Preceded in death...

Jun 30, 2013

Georgia Ellis Shearl, age 81 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on June 30, 2013 where she was greeted by her loving husband of 55 years, Ernest Shearl and parents, George & Mary Ellis. She was a member of Ridgedale Baptist Church. She was employed by Standard Knitting Mills for many years, and then supervised dining rooms...

Jun 30, 2013

Lisa Annette Taylor Hope Headrick- age 49 of Maryville passed away June 30, 2013. Preceded in death by sister, Jewel Morgan; brothers, Rudolph Taylor and Gary Taylor; father, Raymond Taylor; husband, William Hope. Survived by husband, Daryl Headrick; son, William Hope Jr.; daughter Vina Jean Headrick; son, Daryl Wayne Headrick II.; mother, Grovette Taylor; sister, Deloris Wright. Funeral service will...

Jun 30, 2013

Claudia D. Robinson, was an attorney, worked in public relations, and was an adventurer. She was born on January 23, 1952 and passed away June 30, 2013. She was a world traveler with her husband, Rick. She served as Director of Communications for Covance. She received her Juris Doctorate of Law from Rutgers University, graduated Summa Cum Laude from MTSU...

Jun 28, 2013

Mildred “Jeanette” Headrick Romines age 73 went to be with The Lord Friday June 28, 2013. She was a member of Emmanual Baptist Church of Powell. She was preceded in death by parents Arthur Headrick and Rose Kirkland Headrick, Sister Kathleen Headrick Justice and Brother Allen Headrick. She is survived by her husband of 50 years George A. Romines, Daughter...

Jun 27, 2013

Don Harrell, age 75, of Knoxville, passed away June 27, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Pearl, brothers, Bill, Jim, sisters, Katherine and Peggy. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Almeda Harrell, sons and daughters in law, Chuck and Jacki, Bobby and Lisa, daughters, Deanna and “Lil” Almeda and Melvin, 8 grandchildren, siblings, Faye Raby, Bob...

Jun 27, 2013

Charles William (Roxy) Adkins, age 87, went to be with the Lord on June 27, 2013. He was of the Baptist faith and was known to many loved ones as “Granddaddy”. He was an Army veteran and had retired from the Knoxville News Sentinel after many years of service. He is preceded in death by wife, Patsy Morris Adkins; parents,...

Jun 26, 2013

Mildred Warren passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Cecil Warren. Survivors include her daughter Dee Pedigo and husband Russell Campbell of Kingsport, son Gary Warren of Knoxville, grandchildren Missy Coaker, Josh Warren, and Rachel Warren, great-granddaughter Katie Gibson as well as several other family members and loved ones. Funeral services will...

Jun 25, 2013

Mary R. Daniel, age 72 of Halls, lost her six year battle with lymphoma June 25, 2013. Member of New Fellowship Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Beulah Inklebarger; brother, Kenneth Inklebarger; sister and brother-in-law, Billie and Jim Gregg; sister-in-law, LaVern Inklebarger; father and mother-in-law, Geneva and William Daniel. Left to cherish her memory, husband, William...

Jun 23, 2013

Audrey Killion Minton Day, age 87 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2013 at Baptist Health Care Center of Lenoir City. She was a member of Ridgedale Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husbands, Roscoe Minton and Alex Day, infant son Raymond Roscoe Minton, brothers Hubert, Millard, Joshua, Boyd and Fred Killon, sisters Mertie and Hattie Killon,...

Jun 22, 2013

June Griffin Pritchard, age 74, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2013. She was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by husband, Harold Pritchard; grandson, Kevin Laugherty; brothers, Bob, Bubba, Frank, Billy, Donnie, Norman and Johnny Griffin; sisters, Margaurite Tolor, Tootle Hadden, Dorothy Drury and Carolyn Green. She...

Jun 21, 2013

Jun 21, 2013

Alice Fields, age 56, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord June 21, 2013. Alice was a CNA and served unselfishly for many years. She was a member of Rule High School Class of 1974. She attended Keith Ave. Church of God. She was preceded in death by husband Troy Fields, and mother Wanda Eddins. Survivors include two loving...

Jun 20, 2013

Lynda (Huffaker) Cole, age 52, of Knoxville, passed away June 20, 2013. She was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by grandparents Lee and Ina Huffaker and Bill and Nettie Arp. Survivors include husband Kenny Cole, children Wayne Cole, Wade Harrell, and Maya Badgett, grandson Kason Harrell, parents Bill and Velma Huffaker, sister Cheryl...

Jun 17, 2013

Janice Lorraine Humphrey, born September 13, 1943 passed away June 17, 2013. She was a loving wife, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend; she was greatly loved by all. She was preceded in death by Jay and Rosa Carr, Janice “Peanut” Lorraine Jordon, Ricky Lee Humphrey and Randy Carr. She will be missed by husband, Billy Joe Powell; son &...

Jun 17, 2013

Barbara June Bridges, age 80, of Knoxville, passed away June 17, 2013 at home. Member of Anchor Holds Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, James Alvin Bridges; granddaughter, Renee Bridges. Survived by children, Debbie King, Calvin Bridges, Timmy Bridges, Robin Underwood, Missy Hendrix, Tracy Martin, Tony Bridges; 15 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; 1 brother; several sisters, numerous nieces and...

Jun 17, 2013

Lasco “Junior” Campbell, age 69 of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on June 17, 2013. He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the Glenwood Park Baptist Church. He was a member of the Thunder Road Classic Car Club and enjoyed many cars and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Jun 16, 2013

Jessie Lee Mitchell Patterson, 93, widow of F. F. “Pat” Patterson, of Powell, passed away June 16, 2013. Survived by son Bert Patterson, Michigan; daughters Darla (Neil) Notestine, Florida, Mary (Charlie) Rogers, Knoxville, Sherry (Dave) Dunaway, Louisiana, Brenda Patterson, Powell, and Lori (Ken) Gibson, Knoxville; sixteen grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren; sister, Kathy Grant, Florida. A very special...