Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Demi Elkins
Aug 17, 2021
Demi Elkins age 86 passed away August 17, 2021. He was a lifelong member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. He retired from Plasti-line where he worked for 44 ½ years. He enjoyed showing and sharing his woodworking to everyone, including entering pieces in the fair. He was known for making homemade croissant rolls, sour dough bread, and homemade cinnamon rolls,...
Robert Lee Wolfenbarger
Aug 17, 2021
Robert Wolfenbarger, Jr., age 85, of Knoxville, passed in his sleep Tuesday, August 17, 2021. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. Preceded in death by parents, Lillian, and Robert Wolfenbarger Sr.; son, David Wolfenbarger; brother, Benny Wolfenbarger; brother-in-law, Stanley Lee. Robert is survived by wife of 45 years, Bonnie Wolfenbarger; son, Robert (Mary Christine) Wolfenbarger III;...
Bobby Phillip Lucas
Aug 17, 2021
Bobby “Mike” Phillip Lucas, Jr. age 74 passed away peacefully at home August 17, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Survived by loving mother, Ina Lucas, daughters and sons-in-law Karla and Randall Mink and Ashley and Dave Roland, sister and brother-in-law Pat and Mike Bostic and brother and sister-in-law Dwight and Teresa Lucas. Grandchildren Blair and husband Nick Collins and...
William Thomason Holbert
Aug 17, 2021
William (Tommy) Holbert went to be with Jesus in Heaven after 83 years on Earth and after several years of battling Alzheimer’s. Preceded in death by his mother Thelma and sister Lillie Mae, he leaves his wife Marjorie of more than 60 years, his son Keith, daughter Tina, granddaughter Kara, two great-grandchildren. After serving in the U.S. Army, Tommy earned...
Anna Pearl Marshall
Aug 16, 2021
Anna Pearl Reese Marshall age 87 of Knoxville, was released from her broken body on Monday, August 16, 2021 and has been reunited with her late husband, Bobby (Chief Robert A. Marshall). She was the daughter of the late Jesse Lee and Margaret Reese and the last of five children to join them in eternity. Anna passed peacefully after many...
Margaret E. Wallace
Aug 15, 2021
Margaret E. Terry Wallace, age 84 of Knoxville passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at her home with her beloved family by her side. A member of Temple Baptist Church in Powell. She is preceded in death by her husband of 41 years James Norman Wallace; parents Charles G. and Susie J. Johnson Terry; daughter Norma Jean Wallace Amend. Survived...
Dorothy Louise Hughes
Aug 14, 2021
Our earthly angel, Dorothy Louise Hughes gained her heavenly wings at her home August 14, 2021. Preceded in death by parents Roy and Ruth Merritt and former husband Donald Hughes. Survived by daughters Jackie (Bill) Snelson, Becky (Frelan) McNeal, sons Ray (Jennifer) Hughes, and Chris Hughes (Shanda LaRue), grandchildren Melissa Snelson, Tony McNeal, Jason McNeal, Jonathan Hughes, Camden Hughes, and...
James Thurman Burroughs
Aug 14, 2021
James Thurman Burroughs, age 90 of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021. Preceded in death by his wife Hallie Emogene Lyles Burroughs; parents Willie George and Stella Stover Burroughs; grandparents Calvin and Alta Burroughs; sisters and spouses Estelle Thompson (Earl Ray) and Loudell Dilldine (Gene); brothers W.G. Burroughs and Donald Burroughs. James is survived by his son and...
Phyllis Joan Spradling
Aug 13, 2021
Phyllis Munsey Spradling, age 74 of Knoxville, TN gained her wings August 13, 2021 after a six-year battle with multiple illnesses. Phyllis was preceded in death by her loving husband Tony Spradling, granddaughter Jaelyn Collins, her dear parents Norma Jean Spurling and Daniel Spurling, her precious grandparents Marietta Miller and Mannie Miller, many aunts, uncles and cousins. Phyllis leaves behind...
Robert Charles Wrinkle
Aug 13, 2021
Robert Charles Wrinkle, age 80, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Elmcroft Senior Living Center. Robert was owner and founder of KarKare Muffler. Preceded in death by parents; Bob and Willie Wrinkle; wife, Helen Wrinkle; daughter, Robin Shultz; brother, Jackie Wrinkle; sister, Alma Taliaferro. Survived by son, Greg Wrinkle (Pamela); son-in-law, Mark Shultz; grandchildren, Ryan Wrinkle (Ashley), Whitley...
Preston Shane Romines
Aug 13, 2021
Preston S. Romines, age 25, of Knoxville, TN, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021. He was of the Baptist faith. Preston loved fishing, video games, tending to his dog, and shooting pool. He is survived by parents, Susie Romines and Tommy Sheppard; son, Thomas Paul Romines; step son, Braylenn Thompson; sibllings, Michael S. Romines, Tiffany N. Romines, and Brandon G....
Beverly Sue Lett
Aug 12, 2021
Beverly Lett, age 78, of Corryton, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021. She was a member of Highland View Church, a loving Nana of 3 (Nana extraordinaire), and a great grandmother of 2. Beverly is preceded in death by parents, Winfred "Buck" and Thelma Julian; and husband “Xagus” Harold Lett. She is survived by sons, Jeff & Michelle Lett, Chris...
Mark Dewayne Owens
Aug 12, 2021
Mark Dewayne Owens, age 51 of Sevierville, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith. He was an avid pool player and enjoyed UT sports, especially football. He is preceded in death by beloved mother; Glenda (Phillips) Wyrick, and Brother Scott Owens. He is survived by loving wife Kimberly...
Shirley Trotter
Aug 11, 2021
Shirley Kimsey-Trotter passed away on August 11, 2021. She was a born again Christian and a member of Hickory Valley Baptist Church. Shirley loved the Lord Jesus Christ. Preceded in death by husband, C. Ross Trotter; parents, Claude and Mildred Felker; brothers, Dan and Earl Felker, niece Becky Felker and nephew Mike Felker. She is survived by son, Greg Bales;...
Nina Louise Whitehead
Aug 11, 2021
Nina Louise Whitehead, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Preceded in death by husband, Tom Whitehead. Survived by sons, Gary and Kevin Whitehead; granddaughter, Allison Whitehead; sister, Charlotte West; brother, Alvin Maner. Family and friends will meet 12:45pm Monday, August 23, 2021 at Greenwood Cemetery for a 1:00pm graveside service. Online condolences maybe expressed at mynattfh.com.
Edna Paulett O'Connor
Aug 11, 2021
Edna Paulett O’Connor, age 71 of Knoxville, passed away August 11, 2021. Edna was a dedicated servant of the Lord, of the Baptist faith, and loved her family beyond measure. She was originally a member of Washburn Street Baptist Church before the church congregation moved under the leadership of Rev. Bill Romines, and she became a Charter Member of Glen...
Dmitriy Ilich Fakashchuk
Aug 10, 2021
Dimitriy Ilich Fakashchuk, age 69 of West Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Tennova Turkey Creek. Born in Chernivtsi, Ukraine and immigrated to Portland, Oregan in 2000 and attended UBC then moved to Knoxville, Tennessee in August 2006. Since moving to Knoxville, he was an active member of the Slavic Gospel Church where he sang in the choir....
Lillian Ratarsky
Aug 10, 2021
Lillian Ratarsky, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. She was born in Brooklyn, New York; lived in Allentown, PA for 65 years; Knoxville, TN for 4 years. She was a lifelong member of Congregation Keneseth Israel and the Jewish Community Center both in Allentown, PA. Lillian volunteered her time for many different charities and nonprofit groups over...
Kimberly Lynn Coker
Aug 10, 2021
Kimberly DeVault Coker, age 62, of Knoxville, TN passed away on August 10, 2021 after a courageous battle with Ovarian Cancer. Kim was a member of Powell United Methodist Church. She graduated from Milton High School in Milton, FL – Class of 1976, and attended the University of Tennessee. Kim was employed by ImagePoint for 28 years. Two of her...
Mickey Lee Varner
Aug 10, 2021
Mickey Lee “The Fiddler” Varner Sr., age 71 of Blaine, Tennessee, passed away on August 10, 2021 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He loved music (playing his fiddle), painting, working in his yard, and in his garden. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star and honorably discharged. He is preceded...
