Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Mary Lee Campbell
Dec 27, 2013
Mary Campbell stepped peacefully into the next life on Friday evening, freed from the bonds that had held her mind and body these past few years. Her long and productive life of 94 years can now be celebrated in Heaven and on Earth. She was preceded in death by her husband Archie Campbell, parents Moss & Lucille Lewis, brother Gene...
Mildred Caroline Norman
Dec 26, 2013
Mildred Caroline Claiborne Norman, died December 26, 2013 at Physicians’ Regional Hospital in Knoxville. She was born November 22, 1919, in Knoxville to Harry Alvin and Rosa Alice Roth Claiborne. Mildred graduated from Knoxville High School and National Business College. She was a homemaker and enjoyed genealogy and past volunteer work as a Pink Lady at Fort Sanders. She was...
James R. Bruner
Dec 25, 2013
James R. Bruner Sr. (Bud), age 84, of Powell passed away December 25, 2013. Member of Mynatt Road Baptist Church. Survived by wife of 59 years, Ruth; children James Jr., Darrell, Patty Dowling, Joyce Webb, Donald and Doug; 9 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Service 8pm Friday Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. Family and friends will meet Saturday at Mynatt...
Lonnie Verlin Ezell
Dec 25, 2013
Lonnie V. Ezell, age 77, of Andersonville, passed away December 25, 2013. He was of the Baptist faith. He retired from the State of Tennessee. Preceded in death by son Kenneth Ezell; parents Oliver and Ethel Ezell. Survived by wife Violet Ezell; daughters Ann Nolan, Sue and (David) Davis; son Tommy Ezell; 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and several other family...
Don C. Whitson
Dec 25, 2013
Don C. “Joe” Whitson, age 73, formerly of Maynardville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at Physicians Regional Medical Center. Attended Shady Baptist Church in Kodak, Tn. Preceded in death by parents, Ernie & Elsie Whitson. Sister & Brother-in-law, Shirley & Bill Monroe. Brother, Danny Whitson. Survivors: daughter & son-in-law, Tammy & Terry Harms. Grandsons: Brandon Harms and...
Carolyn Patricia Derreberry
Dec 24, 2013
Carolyn P. Derreberry age 72 of Knoxville passed away at her home December 24, 2013. She was a long standing member of Zion United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Charlie and Mamie Lawson and sister, Betty. Survivors, husband of 54 years, Charles Derreberry, son, Ralph Derreberry, son and daughter-in-law, Boyd and Cathy Derreberry, daughter, Donna Kalna, granddaughters, Caliegh...
Larry James Davis
Dec 23, 2013
Larry James Davis, age 71, passed away at his home in Louisville, TN, on December 23rd, 2013. He was a graduate of Claiborne County High school and The University of Tennessee, College of Engineering. He served in the United States Air Force and was retired from Aluminum Corp. of America. Preceded in death by son, Jeffrey James Davis; parents, Monte...
Thomas Dewayne Haun
Dec 22, 2013
Thomas Dewayne Haun, age 55, of Knoxville, went to be with Jesus at his home with his family by his side on December 22, 2013. He attended Westview Community Church and was retired from Breed Technologies. Preceded in death by father, Thomas Haun. Grandparents, Evert & Pearl Roach and brother, Timothy Ray Haun. Survived by wife, Charlotte Haun. Daughter &...
Carl Edward Mccoy
Dec 22, 2013
Carl Edward McCoy II, age 44 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday evening, December 22, 2013. He was the beloved son of Carl and Janice McCoy. Preceded in death by his father, Carl McCoy. He is survived by his mother, Janice McCoy; sister and brother-in-law, Laura and Ashley Cunningham; and niece, Clover Louise Cunningham. Carl loved the...
Lisa Michelle Fine
Dec 21, 2013
Lisa Michelle Fine, age 22, of Powell, passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2013. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents, James and Valerie Edens. Survived by parents, Linda Carol and Steven Randall Fine; brother, Christopher “Bloo” Fine; sister, Stephanie Kohler; aunts, Janet Edens and Connie Hancock; special friends of the family, Cara Beth Alford and Bobbie Jo Mcleod; and a...
Ronald Paul Hunley
Dec 21, 2013
Ronald Hunley, age 66, passed away December 21, 2013. He was of Christian faith. Preceded in death by parents, Conley and Margaret Hunley; four sisters; best friends, Ronald Edward Jones and Elizabeth Burnett. Survived by wife, Vickie; children, Paul (Laurie), Johnny (Pam), Abagail (Arthur), Mike (Amy), Jeff (Heather) and Bobby (Missy); several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, twin Don (Becky) and...
Richard Charles Goforth
Dec 20, 2013
Richard Charles Goforth, age 54, of Knoxville, entered eternal rest December 20, 2013 at his home. Rick had a great passion for music, was a talented guitarist, and enjoyed singing for the Lord. He loved to travel and explore lighthouses. He was often found in the company of his pet. He appreciated the art of cooking. His life modeled strength,...
Grace F. Berry
Dec 20, 2013
Grace F. Berry, widow of Rev. Ralph Berry died on December 20, 2013. Together they served churches in North Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky for more than 50 years. She was born on March 31, 1920 the youngest child of Charlie and Kimmie Fullbright of Connelly Springs, N.C. She was preceded in death by all of her siblings and leaves to...
Nancy Lee Silcox
Dec 19, 2013
Nancy Lee Silcox, age 63, of Knoxville passed away on December 19, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer with her three children by her side. She was of the Baptist faith and was a loving mother and homemaker. She is survived by her children Tammy Rolen, Billie Boehl, and Bo Silcox, five grandchildren, brother Butch Silcox and several nieces...
Mary Elizabeth Lewis
Dec 19, 2013
Mary Elizabeth Lewis, born May 3, 1941, went to her Heavenly Home to be reunited with her husband of 56 years on Thursday, December 19, 2013. After 4 years of separation, they are finally together again. She was surrounded by the love and care of the people who adored her most. She was a devout Christian, an amazing mother, grandmother,...
Charles Edwin Silcox
Dec 17, 2013
Charles Edwin Silcox, age 77, of Knoxville, passed away December 17, 2013. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Foster and Maggie Silcox; brother, Estel Ray Silcox; sisters, Clarene Jeffers, Emily York, Dorothy Savage Survived by loving wife of 53 years, Eleanor Silcox; daughter, Lisa Edens (William); granddaughters, Natalie Ellis (Dallan), Monica Edens; great-grandchildren,...
Mary Alice Cheek
Dec 17, 2013
Mary Alice "Tootie" Cheek born 8-1-36 went home to be with The Lord 12-17-2013. Preceded by parents Gertrude and Luther Cheek, brothers Earl, James,and Bill Cheek, sisters Geneva Hartnett, Louetta Bowling, and Juanita Nelson, sons Blake Cheek and Tim Cheek Survived by daughter Tina Cogdell, sister Helen Wilson, grandchildren Charles and James Cogdell, Brittany Cheek, Jonathan "Taylor" Cheek, nephew Michael...
Georgia Mae Cleveland
Dec 16, 2013
Georgia Mae Cleveland, age 78, went to be with the Lord on December 16, 2013. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her sons Craig Dalton and Alan Martin, parents Poe & Dora Cleveland, husband Dulane Dalton and brother Robert Cleveland. Survivors include her daughters Sherry Martin and Jennifer Martin, sister Virginia Schubert, brother Dallas...
Loretta Frances Walden
Dec 15, 2013
Loretta Frances Walden, age 81, of Knoxville, passed away December 15, 2013. She was a loving Wife and Mother and a member of Inskip Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by brothers James, Billy, Gary, and Johnny Robinson. Survivors include loving husband of 64 years James Walden, sons Steven Jeffery Walden and wife Shirley Ann and Danny Ray Walden....
Charles "Tommy" Huddleston
Dec 15, 2013
Charles Thomas “Tommy” Huddleston, born on October 10, 1967, passed away at home December 15, 2013. He attended Glenwood Baptist Church. Preceded in death by grandparents Charles and Ruby Huddleston, Alvin King and Edith Blackburn; father Harold Kind; brother Timothy Huddleston. Survived by wife Jennifer Huddleston; son Charles (Danielle) Huddleston; daughters Whitney (Jason) Ford-Huddleston and Amanda Spurlock; granddaughters Hope Ford...
