Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Jun 25, 2012

Evelyn M. Payne, age 85 of Fountain City passed away June 25, 2012 at home. Member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by husbands; Rev. Arvel Ellis, & Claude Payne, Sr. Survivors; son & daughter-in-law; Glenn & Barbara Ellis, Son David Ellis, grandsons; Sean Ellis, Shelia Ellis, Bryan Ellis, Chris Ellis, 6 great-grandchildren. Service 7 pm Thursday...

Jun 20, 2012

Bobby R. Witt, age 72, of Knoxville, went home to be with his Savior, on June 20, 2012. He passed away peacefully with his loved ones around him at Tennova Hospital. He was a member of Loveland Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Ralph and Lillie Witt of the Clear Springs Community, siblings, Bud and John Witt, Ethel Eastridge...

Jun 10, 2012

Ruby A. Floyd age 88 went home to be with her Lord, June 10th 2012. She was a loving mother, grandmother, friend and prayer warrior to all who knew her. She will be sadly missed, but rejoice with her in her homecoming. She is preceded in death by her mother and father, brothers and sisters and her Husband of 62...

Aug 3, 2010

Charis Beth Lay, age 70, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on December 1, 2017. She retired from East Ridge Uniforms. She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years William “Bill” Lay and his children. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The U.T. Cancer Institute, Attn: Development Office, 2121 Medical Center Way,...

Mar 14, 1932

Randell Martin of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at the age of 88. He was born and grew up in Anderson County, Tennessee. He worked for many years with the KUB water division before retirement. He is preceded in death by his father Percy Martin, and his mother Grace Vandergriff Martin; his sister Maxine Martin; and his...

Leeman Byron Vincent age 55, of Knoxville, formerly of Atlanta, GA, went home to be with his Lord on April 7, 2017. Byron is preceded in death by his parents, Leaman and Margaret; sister Jennie Light and brother-in-law, Ronnie Light. Survivors include son, Byron of Knoxville; mother of child, Sheila Johlin; sister, Wanda Maynard; nieces, Susan, Marie, Jackie and Amanda....

Geraldine “Gerri” George, age 83 of Halls passed away Friday, March 30 at home surrounded by family. Gerri was a lifelong member of Milan Baptist Church where she served 63 years as Church Musician. Gerri is preceded in death by her parents Adrian and Hazel Kirkpatrick. She is survived by loving husband of 66 years, Jack George; son, Steve George...

Robert L. Watkins age 78, of North Knoxville passed away peacefully 11:55AM Wednesday, October 28, 2020 with his wife by his side. He was a veteran graduate of Fulton High and attended UT. He retired from the Knox County Register of Deeds office after many years of service. He was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, and he was...

Jay Erby Jenkins, Sr., age 85 of Knoxville, passed away December 24, 2022. He was a member of Cedar Lane Methodist Church. He was born April 27, 1937 to Aubrey C. and Velma W. Jenkins. Jay attended Smithwood Elementary School and Central High School where he played football. He was a 1961 graduate of University of Tennessee. He was the...

Daniel Eugene Bounds (Danny), age 68, passed away September 28, 2018. He attended Blessed Hope Baptist Church. Danny was an avid Vol fan, who loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He loved his kids and grandkids and adored his dog, Cole. Preceded in death by parents Herman and Ruby Bounds; brother Hank Bounds; Aunt Mae Armstrong. Survived by son Brian...

Laverne Masters Schwartzman age 81 of Atlanta, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020. After many difficult years of heart and pulmonary issues, she bravely and peacefully returned to her Creator God. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother, sister and friend. LaVerne‘s passion for music and specifically playing the organ, was only surpassed by her love for her family. She was...

Mildred Heatherly Capps Carr left this world on April 25, 2020 with only her blessed hope in the finished work of Calvary. Her greatest loves were her savior, 2 daughters: Judy Stafford, Mary Lisa Hepler, step-son Virgil Carr and wife Phyllis, along with other family, friends and loved ones. Preceded in death by her father Carl Capps; Lisa’s father, Chester...

Haley Marie Williams, of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents Viola and Sam Williams. She is survived by daughter, Rhonda Grace; son, Ronnie Williams; grandchildren, Breely Grace, Hannah Williams and Brody Williams; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 23rd from...

Hess, Charline Vaughn, age 95, of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, April 13th, 2017 quietly with her daughter Karen at her side. A graduate of UT, she taught school in Oak Ridge for several years. After the death of her husband, she became manager of Tri-State Sawmill Supply which was owned by Hobart. She was a Member of Arlington Baptist...

Allen Joseph Burke, age 64, of Knoxville passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at home. Preceded in death by his parents Robert and Ann Marie Burke. Allen was a veteran of the United States Navy and retired from R & L Carriers as a dispatcher. He will be greatly missed by his wife of almost 22 years Thea Kleynhans...

Ember Bonnie Williams - she was stillborn 1:30 AM, Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. Survived by mom, Kristy Lee Williams; sister, Brianna Lee Merryfield; grandparents, Billy Joe and Karen Williams; uncles, Billy and Heather Williams, Chris (Kayla) Williams; cousins, Eli, Kadence, Collin, Brayden, Camden, Letty and Alina Williams. Family and friends will meet 1:45 PM,...

Sarah Hodge Williams "Mamaw Whistle" age 86, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 after a very brief illness. She worked for Allergy & Asthma Sinus Center (North Office) for almost 70 years. Preceded in death by husband Jack C. Williams, parents Bernie and Carrie Hodge, and brother Robert Hodge. Survived by daughter Carol Shultz (Gary), grandchildren Cassidy, Tommy, and Jeffy,...

Wood, Peggy B. 83, of Knoxville passed away quietly on Friday, March 10, 2017. Peggy was born in Luttrell, TN on June 7, 1933 to the late Rev. J. V. and Delphia Boruff Booker. Peggy was a loving and devoted wife and mother and loved the Lord. Peggy is preceded in death by her husband William (Bill) in 2012, her...

Carl Capps IV, age 22 of Knoxville passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023. He loved anime, Star Wars, and was a big gamer. He had a special love for all animals. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Sheila Oxendine. Carl is survived by his mother, Janice Rudder; father, Carl Capps III; stepfather, Mitchell Rudder Sr.; brother, Mitchell...

Tina Suzette Maples, age 57 of Knoxville, TN went to be with her Heavenly father on September 21, 2021. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by beloved parents Billy Ray Roach Sr. and Diana Phyllis Humphrey, Brother Billy Roach Jr., and grandparents. She is survived by loving father Paul Maples, brothers Hank Maples and...