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Horace "Hoss" Robert Williams, Sr.

Horace "Hoss" Robert Williams, Sr.

Sep 12, 2024

Horace Robert Williams, Sr., age 89, of Claxton, TN, passed away on September 12, 2024. 

Horace was a lifelong member of Edgemoor Baptist Church in Claxton, TN where he was active on many mission trips and, in his adult years, served on the Building Grounds Committee.

 He was instrumental in the Claxton Community serving with various organizations such as The Claxton Community...

Helen Enid Kurtz

Helen Enid Kurtz

Sep 11, 2024

Helen Kurtz, 93, of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Toronto, Canada, Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024. She is survived by her sister, Betty, devoted and loving daughter, Jacqueline, son-in-law, Stephen, and cherished grandchildren, Daniel and Olivia.

Helen graduated with an Accounting Diploma from the Toronto Central High School of Commerce and completed her education at Harbord Collegiate...

Loretta Marie Mitchell

Loretta Marie Mitchell

Sep 11, 2024

Loretta Marie Mitchell, age 65, of Mascot, TN went to be with the Lord on Wednesday. September 11, 2024. She was a member of Portland Street Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She will be remembered as a loving, selfless woman who would help anyone in need.

Preceded in death by her husband, Michael Mitchell; parents, William Hounschell...

Dorothy Jean "Mamaw" Brummett

Dorothy Jean "Mamaw" Brummett

Sep 11, 2024

Dorothy Jean Brummett, “Mamaw,” born November 21, 1940, went home to be with the Lord on September 11, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family as they held her hands and kissed her goodbye. She was 83 years old  .Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Agnes Broyles; her beloved husband, David Brummett; her daughters Penny...

Paul Junior Wallace

Paul Junior Wallace

Sep 9, 2024

Paul Junior Wallace, age 77 went to be with Jesus on Monday, September 9, 2024. He enjoyed fishing, working on cars, doing yard work, and spending time with his family.

Preceded in death by his wife, Connie Wallace; parents, Ruben and Cleo Wallace; and daughters, Faye Martinez, and Patty Capps. 

Paul is survived by his daughter, Donna Brown; siblings, Eddie, Johnny, Robert,...

Wanda Jo Swaggerty

Wanda Jo Swaggerty

Sep 9, 2024

Wanda Jo Ward Swaggerty, born on March 4, 1937, went to be with the Lord on September 9, 2024. She loved the Lord first, her family, and her grandchildren, who brought her great joy. She loved antiques, making quilts, and sewing. She always found something good in every day and in everyone she met.

Survived by sons, Danny (Darlene) Swaggerty, Joe...

Jon Brock Blankenship

Jon Brock Blankenship

Sep 9, 2024

Brock Blankenship, age 45 of Powell, passed away September 9, 2024. He worked at Nova International. He was an avid sports fan, preferring the Steelers and UT, however, he was most enthusiastic about any sport his son, Parker, played. He also coached many of Parker’s baseball, basketball, and football teams. Brock always put other people before himself. He will be...

Heather Renee Oakley

Heather Renee Oakley

Sep 8, 2024

Heather Renee (Burnett) Oakley, age 40 of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Preceded in death by her father, John Burnett; and husband, Joshua Oakley.

Heather is survived by her parents, Lisa and Jimmy Moore; children, Renee Hammock (Aydan), Elizabeth Boling (Aldeir), and Randy Boling (Tierce); grandchildren, Koralynn Gibson, Jocelyn...

William "Bill" George Ballard

William "Bill" George Ballard

Sep 8, 2024

William “Bill” G. Ballard, age 91 of Clinton, TN went to be with his Savior on Sunday, September 8, 2024. He was born May 21, 1933. He was a member and Deacon of Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Powell. Long time employee of Tennessee Mill and Mine.

Preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Mabel “Ruth” Norris Ballard; son,...

Patricia Ann Sharp

Patricia Ann Sharp

Sep 7, 2024

Patricia Ann Sharp, age 66, of Knoxville, passed away on September 7, 2024. She was a member of Glenn Oak Baptist Church and worked as a seamstress for John H Daniels for 38 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Fine; parents, Glen and Carolyn Lowery; and a sister, Cathy Walsh.

Patricia is survived by her husband of 13...

Rebecca Lynne Rollison

Rebecca Lynne Rollison

Sep 6, 2024

Rebecca Lynne Sumpter Rollison, 63, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, in Knoxville, TN. She was the only child of the late Bob and Helen Sumpter (Owens).

Rebecca (Lynne) was a longtime high school Spanish and English teacher. She enjoyed dining out while being in the company of her many friends. She was also a great lover...

Wanda Massingale

Wanda Massingale

Sep 6, 2024

With deep sorrow we announce the passing of Wanda Massingale, a beloved mother, daughter, wife, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother.

Born March 21, 1924, she passed September 6, 2024, at the age of 100. She was born to the loving Lester and Mattie Hubbs and raised in a family who cherished strong values and deep-rooted faith; she embodied the...

Robert Lee Stooksbury

Robert Lee Stooksbury

Sep 5, 2024

Robert Lee Stooksbury age 77, of Heiskell, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by his parents, Milus and Edna Stooksbury, and sister-in-law, Fern Stooksbury. He is survived by his faithful companion, Paula G. Breeding, brothers: Oscar (Phyllis) Stooksbury, Gerald...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Rutherford Collins

Jacqueline "Jackie" Rutherford Collins

Sep 5, 2024

Jacqueline "Jackie" Rutherford Collins, age 75, of Powell, TN, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024. She was of Baptist faith and was a member of Belmont Heights Baptist Church.

Jackie is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Melvia Rutherford and her father and mother-in-law, Wallace and Edith Collins.

She is survived by her loving husband, David A. Collins; children,...

Ethel Rochat Stone

Ethel Rochat Stone

Sep 5, 2024

Ethel Rochat Stone, age 101, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024 at home.  She was a Christian and attended Sand Branch Church.  She was a graduate of Central High School and later worked in Knoxville at the Commercial Branch of Hamilton National Bank for many years.  She was preceded in death by husband of 50 years, Charles A. Stone; also...

Michael Angel Munera Jr.

Michael Angel Munera Jr.

Sep 4, 2024

Michael Angel Munera, Jr. age 43 of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024.  Michael was a 1999 graduate of Lejeune High School at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.  Michael was loving dad and son, and his trade was an automobile mechanic.  Survivors; sons, Michael Munera, Dominick Munera and Lucas Munera; mother, Matilde Cruz; father, Michael Munera, Sr.; sister, Judy (Tobias)...

Scot Andrew Hurst

Scot Andrew Hurst

Sep 4, 2024

Scot Andrew Hurst, age 36 of Knoxville, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was a 2006 graduate of Halls High School and a member of Black Oak Ridge Baptist Church. He will be remembered as a loving son. Preceded in death by grandparents, Albert and Wilma Hurst...

Jean Margaret Potter

Jean Margaret Potter

Sep 3, 2024

Jean Margaret Potter age 87 of East Knoxville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was a member of Stadium Gap Baptist Church and retired from Jefferson County Health and Rehab as a CNA after 17 years.  Jean was an avid Elvis Pressley fan.  Preceded in death by parents,  Daisy and William...

David Curtis Drinnon

David Curtis Drinnon

Sep 3, 2024

David C. Drinnon, age 56 of Knoxville, passed away September 3, 2024. He worked many years at Freeway Market on Norris Freeway. David will be remembered as a good son and brother, who was kind, always had a smile on his face, and wanted to help people and do the right thing. Preceded in death by parents Curtis and Claudia...

Fred and Donna Socha

Fred and Donna Socha

2024

Donna Jean Socha, 76, passed away peacefully at her home in Lawrence, Kansas. Donna was born on July 14, 1948, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her parents were Elliott Cloaninger and Mary Addie (Plyler) Cloaninger. She grew up in Virginia and graduated high school and got her associate degree in Virginia. Donna was married to Ferdinand Theodore Socha and they were...

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