Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Walter Eugene Gilbert
Jun 16, 2013
Walter E. Glibert Sr., age 54, of South Knoxville, passed away June 16, 2013 at home surrounded by his family. He attended South Knoxville Church of God. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Preceded in death by parents, Walter and Edna Gilbert. Survived by, loving wife of 34 years, Linda Gilbert, son, Walter Gilbert Jr., daughter and son-in-law,...
Penny Marie York
Jun 15, 2013
Penny York, age 48, passed away June 15, 2013. Member of Sidebrook Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents James and Beulah York, and sister, Robyn Headrick. Survived by “Brother” James York, sister and brother-in-law, Diane and Don Cross, Jamie and Wayne Stevens, Tammy NewComb and Danny Terry, Debra Utley, children: Nicole England and Jason Minnick, 8 grandchildren and many...
Neotha Beth Noe
Jun 15, 2013
Neotha Keck Noe, 88 of Halls, passed away June 15, 2013 at home. Member of Cross Roads Presbyterian Church for many years and currently member of Christ United Methodist Church. Before retirement in 2003, she worked at Beaver Dam Day Care and Halls Elementary and High School cafeteria. She was preceded in death by huisband of 50+ years Thomas D....
Walter Ray Collier
Jun 15, 2013
Walter “Mr. Ray” Collier – Born May 29, 1913 – 100 years and 17 days, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 15, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Formerly a resident of New Johnsonville, TN, he was a member of Trace Creek Baptist Church where he served as an honorary deacon for more than 30 years. He was...
Kenneth Allen Swaggerty
Jun 13, 2013
Ken Swaggerty, age 64, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on June 13, 2013. He was a member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City. He was a veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He is survived by his daughters Brooke, Whitney, Ashley and husband Scott, grandchildren Evan and Anna and a sister Linda...
Margaret Ann Busler
Jun 12, 2013
Margaret Ann Busler, age 64 of Powell passed away June 12, 2013 surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was an active member of Sharon Baptist Church. Margaret and Charles were high school sweethearts together for over 49 years. She was very committed to serving her church and entire family all her life, especially her “precious grandbabies”. Preceded in...
Daniel Douglas "Dan" Cox
Jun 10, 2013
Daniel Douglas Cox was a natural leader whose winning presence allowed him to take control of various situations with ease. Equipped with a clear and calculating focus, he possessed a tough-minded, “take charge” attitude. He had the ability to make even routine situations seem exciting, and he was at ease with the role of playing problem solver. Dan always sought...
Betty Jo Huffman
Jun 8, 2013
Betty Jo Huffman, age 77, of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2013 at her home. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Fountain City and a former employee of St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was a Southern Gospel music singer for 55 years. She was preceded in death by parents Rev. J.E. Hale and Jessie Hale, sisters...
Mattie Lou Helton
Jun 6, 2013
Mattie Lou “Bootie” Helton, age 78 of Knoxville, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at home on June 6, 2013. She was a member of Inskip United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Celia Pearl and Preston Greenlee; siblings, Sam Greenlee, Polly Claiborne, Jannalea McGoldrick, Bea Ratcliff, and Rama Hayes. Survived by husband, Dean Helton of Knoxville; daughter,...
Edith Ray Wolfe
Jun 5, 2013
Edith Ray Wolfe, age 81 of Etowah, Tennessee and formerly of Knoxville, passed away June 5, 2013. She was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Ray and Ella Plumlee; husband, Ray Wolfe; brother, George Plumlee; sister, Wanda Derrick; sister-in-law, Jane Plumlee. Survived by brother, Horton Plumlee; sister-in-law, Jane Plumlee; nephews, Ricky Derrick, Doug Plumlee...
Willie Mae "Billie" Tipton
Jun 5, 2013
Willie Mae “Billie” Booth Tipton, age 88, of Halls, passed away June 5, 2013 at her home. She was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband Joe R. Tipton, son Steven B. Tipton, parents Willie Thomas and Mamie Searcy Booth, three brothers, and three sisters. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law Ben and Sherry...
Earl Junior Beeler
Jun 4, 2013
Earl J. Beeler, (E.J.), born on December 18, 1941, passed away on June 4, 2013, with his family by his side. He was 71 years old, retired from Toms Foods as an over the road truck driver with 31 years of safe driving, and was a veteran of the Army serving his country from 1964-1966. He attended Loveland Baptist Church....
Anna Rae Dalton
Jun 4, 2013
Anna Dalton, age 60, passed away June 4, 2013. She was employed by Levis Strauss Company for over 20 years and most recently by Krystal’s Restaurant. Survived by son, Mark Dalton and wife Tonya; grandsons, Christopher and Dallas Jones; granddaughters, Jordan Lane, Maddie and Abbey Talent; mother, Dorothy J. Rymer; sisters, Glenda Rymer, Debra Harris; brother Scott Rymer and wife...
Pamela Gail Wood
Jun 3, 2013
Pamela Gail Lively Wood, age 59, of Knoxville, entered into the gates of Glory on June 3, 2013. She was a special person that touched everyone and was loved by all that knew her. She was employed at Crothall Health Care for 16 years. She was preceded in death by daughter Angela Gail, parents Isaac and Christine Lively, and brother...
Carl "Leon" Brown
Jun 3, 2013
Carl “Leon” Brown, Sr., age 77 of Corryton, a wonderful husband, dad and popus, went to live in his heavenly home June 3, 2013. He was a faithful deacon of 37 years and member of River of Life Church. Preceded in death by parents, Charlie and Roxie Brown; brothers, Jr. and Elmer Brown; sister, Ruth Humphrey. Survived by the love...
Marie Vokal Henderson
Jun 1, 2013
The Eulogy for Marie Henderson, delivered by the Reverend Wyn BryantDo not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust[a] destroy and where thieves break in and steal, 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is,...
Arbutus Waggoner Stooksbury
May 31, 2013
Arbutus Waggoner Corum Stooksbury, age 94, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, May 31, 2013. She was a long time member of Smithwood Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents Alvis and Myrtle Waggoner; sisters, Luna and Irene Waggoner, Dumer Meetabarger and Oral Barbee; brothers, Floyd Claxton and Sam Waggoner; son, Joe Stooksbury. Survived by husband, Roscoe Stooksbury; daughters, Clyda Glick...
Lisa Kay Edlin Walker
May 31, 2013
Lisa Kay Edlin Walker, age 48, passed away Friday, May 31, 2013. She was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. Survived by daughter, Katelyn Edlin; son, Nicholas Jackson; parents, Howard and Carolyn Welch of Knoxville; birth mother, Linda and Eric Stevenson of Carson City, NV; grandparents, Cortus and Callie Welch of Harrogate; brothers, Howard and wife Linda Welch of Maynardville,...
David Wayne Corum
May 29, 2013
David Wayne Corum, age 56 passed away May 29, 2013. He was born June 1, 1956 and retired from Coca-Cola Bottling Co. He was preceded in death by his wife Karen Lowry Corum, parents Robert Corum Sr. and Shirley Ann Jones, brother Allen Corum. He is survived by brothers Robert (Sherry), Rickey (Edna), Joel (Patsy), and Jay (Missy), sisters Cheryl...
