Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Christine I. Fritz
Nov 24, 2012
Christine Markita (Ingram) Fritz, age 86, of Knoxville, TN died peacefully surrounded by loving members of her family on Saturday, November 24, 2012. The funeral Mass for Christine will be held on Thursday, November 29th at 11:00 AM at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 1041 N. Central Avenue, Knoxville, TN. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Reverend Monsignor Xavier Mankel, V.G....
Leroy Ramsey
Nov 23, 2012
Leroy Ramsey, born March 23, 1940, went to be with the Lord November 23, 2012. He was an US Army Veteran and served in the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by parents Otha and Maxine Ramsey. Survivors include wife of 52 years Charlotte Ramsey, children Debbie Miller (Jay), Greg Ramsey (Kelly), and Charles Scott Ramsey (Sherry), grandchildren Jason...
Joshua Ryan Penland
Nov 22, 2012
Joshua Ryan Penland age 29 passed away Thursday November 22, 2012. Joshua proudly served his country as a Corporal in the 9th Communication Battalion Service Company Engineers. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Corryton. He was a 2002 graduate of Gibbs High School. Joshua was preceded in death by grandfather Malcolm “Buddy” Ford (Poppy) whom he adored....
Jerry David Lockhart
Nov 18, 2012
Jerry D. Lockhart, age 47 of Halls, passed away peacefully November 18, 2012. A retired Veteran of the U.S. Army serving during Desert Storm and also retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Preceded in death by mother Pauline Lockhart; son Logan Lockhart. Survived by wife Christi Trombley Lockhart; children Carly Trombley and James N. Lockhart; father Logan Lockhart; brother Wayne...
Wade Kelley White
Nov 17, 2012
Wade Kelley White, age 71 of Knoxville passed away peacefully early Saturday morning with his children by his side. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Ruby White; sister and brothers, Ralph White, Johnny White, Claudia Wyrick, Easter Mills, Bonnie Keyes, Billy Cox and Edna Mae Collins. Survived by brother R.L. White of Knoxville; sister, Darlene Cervone of Pennsylvania;...
Kyle "Pete" Walker
Nov 16, 2012
Kyle (Pete) Walker, age 65 of Halls, passed away Friday, November 16, 2012 at home. He was of the Baptist faith. He was an avid car enthusiast. Preceded in death by parents Ira and Hazel Walker. Survived by wife Ruth Walker; son and daughter-in-law Forrest and Kristi Walker; grandsons Travis and Cameron Walker; sister Katherine Farmer; several nieces and nephews....
Hazel M. Cardwell
Nov 13, 2012
Hazel M. Cardwell, age 67, of Seymour passed away November 13, 2012. She was a lifelong member of Island Home Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by son Richard N. Hines III and first husband Richard N. Hines, Jr. Survivors include husband Donald Cardwell, son Michael Hines, step-daughter Donna Patterson, grandchildren Corey and Rachel Hines and Claudia and Rayna...
Brad Scott Shultz
Nov 13, 2012
Brad Scott Shultz, age 40 of Halls, went home to be with Jesus November 13, 2012. Member of Dante Church of God. Preceded in death by father Robert (Bobby) Lee Shultz. Survived by wife of 20 years, Patti Shultz; son Steven Shultz; daughter Rachel Shultz; mother Gail Weaver Shultz; sister and brother-in-law Terry and Danny Shankles; brother and sister-in-law Mark...
Donna Marsh Fultz
Nov 12, 2012
Donna Lynn Marsh Fultz, age 34 of Knoxville, passed into Heaven on November 12, 2012. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by loving mate Mitchell Fultz. Survived by father Mike Marsh; sons Dawson Marsh, Lelan Fultz; brother Michael Joel Marsh; mother-in-law Shelba Sams. She will be missed by a host of family and friends. Funeral service 7:00...
Curtis Eugene Kerr
Nov 11, 2012
Kerr, Curtis Eugene (Gene), age 83, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully into the arms of his heavenly father on November 11, 2012. He was a member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church, where he always loved to meet and greet at the door. He was a loving, devoted, and very generous husband, father, grandfather, and friend to us all. He...
Edith Faye Hart
Nov 6, 2012
Edith Faye Horner Hart, age 79, of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord November 6, 2012. She was a member of French Broad Baptist Church and retired from Standard Knitting Mill. She was preceded in death by husband Allen Hart, parents, brothers, sisters, and sons James Nichols, Jr. and Jeffery Logan Bailey. Survivors include daughter Vickie Wilhite and...
Mabel Irene Dawson
Nov 4, 2012
Mabel Dawson, age 94 of Halls, went home to we with the Lord on November 4, 2012. She was a member of Ailordale Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her son, Doyle Edward Dawson; husband, Rev. Leon Charlie Dawson. Survivors include daughters, Loretta (Sissy) Foster, Carolyn Marcum-Loy; 6 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 8 great-great grandchildren and a host of other...
Freddie Lee Mcgill
Oct 31, 2012
Mr. Freddie Lee McGill; loving father, papaw, brother, and uncle. He was born on October 31, 1943. He was a very simple man who's wealth was pure love for his family and life itself. To everyone around him, he seemed to be eternally happy, and he willingly shared that joy with anyone whose life he touched. For Freddie, bringing out...
Joyce Ann Seargeant
Oct 30, 2012
When Mrs. Joyce Ann Seargeant walked into the room, those in her company felt energy, an enthusiastic spontaneity. This was just one example of who Joyce was and how she impacted those around her. Joyce was a clever and gregarious person who always sought out the finest attributes in other people. It was as if Joyce wanted to share all...
Wanda Christine Adkins
Oct 28, 2012
Wanda Christine Adkins was known as many things to many people. She was a loved one, a friend, and someone special. To family and friends who knew her best, Wanda will be remembered as a very exceptional person. "Chris" was born on March 26, 1926 in Anderson County, Tennessee, the daughter of William S. And Hettie Stanley Foster. She had...
Reba E. Lawson
Oct 27, 2012
Mrs. Reba E. Lawson was known as many things to many people. She was a loved one, a friend, and someone special. To family and friends who knew her best, Reba will be remembered as a very exceptional person. She born April 4, 1915 in Knox County, Tennessee, the daughter of Frank and Sarah Smith Cooper. Reba was raised with two...
Emma L. Crabtree
Oct 26, 2012
Emma Lee Crabtree, age 90, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully, Friday, October 26, 2012, after a lingering illness. She was lovingly known as “sweet granny” by her great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by father James, mother Janie, sister Helen, and brother James. Survived by sister, Doris Weaver. Sons, Sam (Beth) Giardina and Steve Crabtree. Daughter, Jamie (Don) Jones. Grandchildren, John (Natashya)...
Robert Franklin Dills
Oct 26, 2012
Mr. Robert Franklin Dills was known as many things to many people. He was a loved one, a friend, and someone special. To family and friends who knew him best, Robert will be remembered as a very exceptional person. He was born April 7, 1931 in Knox County, Tennessee, the son of Robert and Julia Dills. Robert was raised with...
Mary Elizabeth Holsenback
Oct 26, 2012
Mary E. Houser Holsenback, age 86 of South Knoxville, passed away peacefully Friday, October 26, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Robert Holsenback, Sr.; parents, Bert and Dixie Houser; sisters, Mildred Flenniken, Ruby Mays, and Lucille Huff; brothers, Paul, Bert, Jr., and Tommy Joe Houser. Survived by sons, James (Mabel) Holsenback, Robert (Melita) Holsenback, Jr.; daughter, Barbara (John) Fisher; 6...
