Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Feb 10, 2013

Emma E. Gray – age 82 of Knoxville, born June 2, 1930 went to be with the Lord Sunday, February 10, 2013. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church in Corryton. Preceded in death by parents, Tom and Maggie Warren Bright; sisters, Irona Boruff, Christine Bright, Louise O’Barr and Mabel Harrington; Brothers, Thomas, Virgil, Charlie Bright and Floyd...

Feb 9, 2013

Dewayne Clabough, age 39, of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 9, 2013. He was of the Baptist faith and owner of Dewayne’s Tree Service. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was preceded in death by grandparetns Sterling and Inez Tate and his Uncle Gene. Loving family left behind...

Feb 5, 2013

Robert Paul Dyer, age 66, of Greenback, left this world of pain and suffering February 5, 2013 and is now at peace. He was a Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam era. He loved being outdoors, fishing, hunting, gardening, and even standing in the middle of a thunderstorm. His love of nature, his family, and his friends made him the...

Feb 5, 2013

Dennis Mark Hounschell, age 53, of Knoxville, passed away February 5, 2013. He was a member of Portland Street Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by father and two brothers. Survivors include wife Tammy Hounschell, sons Timothy and Dennis, daughter Amanda, mother Gracie Thompson, six sisters, four brothers, and several grandchildren. Funeral service will be 11 AM Friday at...

Feb 4, 2013

Naomi Monroe Miller, age 83, of Knoxville passed away February 4, 2013. She was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church and had retired from K-Mart after 32 years of service. She was preceded in death by husbands William “Skinny” Miller and Bruce Monroe, parents Winnfred and Bertie Huskey, daughter Judy Monroe, son Ricky Monroe, sister Jeanette McDaniel, and brother Ernest...

Feb 4, 2013

Virgil E. (Ed) Coppinger, a servant of the Lord, went to be with his Heavenly Father at the age of 68, on Monday, February 4, 2013, at 1:10 pm. Ed was a member of New Beverly Baptist Church where he was a trustee, maintained church vehicles, and started the senior ministry for which he left his legacy as a true...

Feb 4, 2013

James Lloyd Rogers, age 50, of Knoxville, passed away February 4, 2013. He was a wonderful and loving husband, father, brother and grandfather. Preceded in death by wife, Brenda Sue Gass Rogers and parents, Lloyd and Mary Rogers. Survivors: sons and daughters, Maxwell and Tabitha Rogers and Alex and Stephanie Rogers. Grandchildren: Devin, Brooklyn, Caroline, Hannah and Aiden Rogers. Sister,...

Feb 2, 2013

Mary Helen Rodgers - born September 6, 1942, passed away peacefully February 2, 2013 and went home to be with her Heavenly Father. She was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and soon to be great grandmother. Everyone who knew her claimed she was a kind hearted and loving...

Feb 1, 2013

Dewey “Ronald” McFalls, age 76, of Knoxville, peacefully departed this life on February 1, 2013. He was a member of Olivet Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is preceded in death by parents, Robert and Lula Mae, brothers, Perman, Clell and Junior, sisters, Eula, Louise, Bertha and Kate. Survived by loving wife of 54 years,...

Jan 30, 2013

Robert F. Bevers, Jr. age 43 of Strawplains passed away January 30, 2013. He was a loving Husband & father. Preceded in death by Mother; Jeannie Bevers, step father; Michael Stacy. Survivors; wife of 24 years; Darlene Bevers, son Justin Bevers, daughter; Amanda Bevers, brothers; Chris & Kenny Bevers, Michael Stacy, sisters; Linda Bevers, Angela Stacy, several nieces & nephews....

Jan 29, 2013

G. Farrel Smith, age 78 of Knoxville, TN passed away January 29, 2013 surrounded by family and friends. Born in London, KY May 27, 1934. He was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Graduated from Indiana Institute of Technology with a degree in Electrical Engineering and Math. Retired from Philips-Magnavox and owner...

Jan 28, 2013

Mary Belle (Davis) Smart, went to her heavenly home on January 28, 2013, at her home in Powell. Mary was born to Nora Bell Montgomery on March 16, 1925, in Cumberland County, Tennessee. She was pre-deceased by her mother as well as Carl Smart, her husband of over 50 years; her beloved daughter Darlene Vick; son-in-law, John Vick and daughter-in-law,...

Jan 27, 2013

Edith Majority, age 86 of Knoxville, departed her life peacefully on January 27, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family at her bedside. Born April 6, 1926 at Typo, Kentucky to the late A. P. and Effie Williams. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Majority; son, Paul Gene Majority and grandson, David Allen Majority; 4 sisters...

Jan 26, 2013

Paul Buckner, age 72, of Halls past away Saturday, January 26, 2013. Paul was a member and deacon of Grace Baptist Church in Halls Crossroads. He enjoyed farming and hunting. Paul was preceded in death by his father and mother, Hodge and Nell Buckner. He leaves his wife, Argel, of 50 years; one son, Randal: one grandson, Austin; two brothers...

Jan 25, 2013

Hazel Marie Merritt, age 84, of Knoxville, Tn. passed away January 25, 2013 at her home. She was retired from the Lazy Boy Co. of Monroe, Michigan. Preceded in death by husband, Verlin “Bud” Merritt. Parents, Everette and Icy Osborne and nine brothers and sisters. Survivors: children, Donald Merritt, Teresa Snavely, Virginia Umin, Glen Merritt and Marie Hill. 13 grandchildren....

Jan 24, 2013

Rev. Arnold Whitson, Sr., - age 75 of Heiskell went home to be with the Lord on January 24, 2013. He was a member of Raccoon Valley Church of God and a loving and devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. Survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Wanda Whitson. Children and spouses: Arlene and Gordon Roberts, Arnold, Jr. and...

Jan 24, 2013

Charles Ruben Shankles, age 85, of Knoxville, went to be with his Heavenly Father and Lord Jesus on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at his home with his family by his side. Ordained deacon at North Acres Baptist Church in 1961. Member of Sheet metal Workers Local #5. Retired from Rust Engineers of Oak Ridge. Born to Joseph Grant and Effie...

Jan 23, 2013

Evelyn Louise King, age 85, of Knoxville, passed away late on January 23, 2013 at Physicians Regional Hospital. Survived by sons, James King and his wife Shayne of Texas, Joseph King of Florida; daughters, Yvonne Cheek and husband Gary of Corryton, TN; like a daughter, Sharon Overton of Corryton, TN; grandchildren, Beverly Graves (Mike), J.B. Hempbill (Cindy), and Claire King....

Jan 23, 2013

John R. Hill – age 89 (born April 12, 1923) of Knoxville passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2013. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Knoxville, Preceded in death by parents Norvel and Cynthia Ellen Hill; sisters, Odessa Cooper and Lena Everett; brothers, Deadrick and Albert (Buck) Hill. He was a graduate of Halls High School Class of...

Jan 22, 2013