Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Jeanitta Irwin
Aug 9, 2019
Jeanitta (Jeanie) Welch Irwin, age 87, left us to be with her Heavenly Father on the morning of August 9, 2019, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Mrs. Irwin was retired from The Knox County Clerk’s Office. “GrandMother” will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was a gracious, loving, mother, grandmother and wife. Jeanie was preceded...
Joyce Ann Smith
Aug 9, 2019
Joyce Ann (Brannon) Smith, of Knoxville, born August 14, 1940 in Jackson, TN and passed away at home in the loving care of her family: husband James F. (Jim) Smith; daughters Christy Ann Smith and Susan Marie (Smith) DeMarcus and husband Jeff; granddaughter Chelsea Marie Smith; grandson John DeMarcus (Heather); great granddaughter Taylen DeMarcus. Preceded in death by parents Aubry...
Shirley Lynn Carter
Aug 8, 2019
Shirley Lynn Williams Carter, age 72, passed away on August 8, 2019. She was of Baptist faith. Shirley was an avid book reader and gardener. She is preceded in death by her husband Dewey R. Carter, son Lonnie Lee Carter, 5 brothers, 1 sister and 2 grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter Rebecca Carter, son Larry Carter (Debra Carroll),...
Dorothy Mae Decker
Aug 8, 2019
Dorothy Mae Decker, age 84, went to be with her family on August 8, 2019. Dorothy was a woman of many talents. She was a loving mom, grandma, and great-nana. She is preceded in death by her husband Lester Decker; parents and siblings. Dorothy is survived by Daughter Marilynn Jones (Leon); Grandchildren Michael Lee Jones and Sabrina (Brandon) Naylor; Great-Grandchildren...
Norman Lowell Vandergriff
Aug 8, 2019
Norman “George” Lowell Vandergriff Jr., age 42 of Knoxville, passed away August 8, 2019. Preceded in death by father Norman Sr.; brother Joshua; grandfathers William and Thomas; and uncle Jeffery. Survived by parents Sharon and Tim; grandmothers Mable and Francis; sisters Shelby, Sherry (Elmer) and Francis; brother Jason; nieces and nephews: Michael (Tracy), Dustin (Angela), Dwayne, Ashley, Tristan, Jadasia, Justice,...
Linda Chudley Gibson
Aug 7, 2019
Linda (Chudley) Gibson, age 76 of North Knoxville passed away 2:12 p.m. Wednesday August 7, 2019 at her home. Preceded in death by husband, J. M. Gibson and son, John Allen Chudley. Survivors; daughter, Teresa (Richard) Johnson. Son, Allen “Scott” (Tina Hounchell) Chudley. Grandchildren: Bailey Chudley, Scotty Chudley, Wesley Tipton, Cameron Tipton, Liam Tipton, Zander Ridenour, Liam Johnson, Lana Wolf...
Sherry Ann Captain
Aug 7, 2019
Sherry Captain, age 72 of Knoxville passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019, in her home in Fountain City. Sherry was born January 12, 1947 to James Arthur and Mary Gertrude Charlton in Blount County, TN. She married William (Bill) James Captain in 1967 and they had 3 daughters - Kathi and husband Greg Bradley, Forest (Deedee) Aliya, and Angelia Townsend,...
Billy R. Bledsoe
Aug 6, 2019
Billy R. Bledsoe, born January 14, 1931 in Appalachia, VA to George J. and Allie Bledsoe, went to be with Jesus August 6, 2019. Preceded in death by first wife, Geneva Raley Bledsoe; and son, Michael Roger Bledsoe. Survived by wife of 48 years, Betty Bledsoe; sons, David and Todd (Michele) Bledsoe, and Terry Coleman (Sandra); grandchildren, Jeremy Bledsoe, Wendy...
Martha Baumann Lewis
Aug 6, 2019
Martha Baumann Lewis, age 90, went to be with the Lord Tuesday August 6, 2019. She was one of six children and was raised in the Lonsdale Community. She grew up in a Christian home and attended church on regular basis where she learned to love the Lord. Father worked at Miller's Department Store and mother took care of the...
Shirley Dodson
Aug 6, 2019
Shirley Lehue Dodson, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. She was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church and a longtime employee of the Department of Energy. Preceded in death by husband Robert Dodson and son Jeffrey Dodson. Survived by son Steve Dodson; daughter Greta Kennedy; grandchildren Paige Freeman (Chad), and Cody Dodson (Taylor); greatgrandchildren Maverick Freeman and...
Gerald Emmett Turner
Aug 5, 2019
Gerald “Jerry” Turner, age 86 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2019. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church for over 30 years. He was a veteran of the Korean War with the United States Air Force as a Staff Sergeant. Jerry retired from KUB after 27 years of service and from Wells Fargo after 10 years....
Amy Lynn Mills
Aug 5, 2019
Amy Beavers Mills age 52 of Powell passed away suddenly at home on Monday, August 5, 2019. She loved her family dearly and was a lover of animals often times taking in strays in need of a home. Amy’s favorite hobbies were watching “2 Broke Girls” and hogging the Spotify. In her early years she loved playing softball. Preceded in...
Sandra Kay Lee
Aug 4, 2019
On September 25, 1951 a bright light with a small stature was born and that light was taken into eternity on August 3, 2019 at 10:35 pm. Sandra “Sandy” Kay Calloway Lee was swept into the arms of Jesus, her Lord and Savior awaiting her arrival to welcome her home to Heaven and her husband of 50 years, Lloyd Russell...
Larry Martin Neubert
Aug 4, 2019
Larry Martin Neubert, age 53, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019. He was a longtime member of Saint Andrews Methodist Church. Larry was a flea market aficionado. He is preceded in death by his father, Frank Neubert, Sr.; mother, Bobbie Neubert; aunt and uncle Jack and Mildred Tallent, who raised him; grandmother, Elizabeth Tallent. He is survived and will...
Nancy Carol Smart
Aug 3, 2019
Nancy Carol Smart, age 77 of Powell, passed away on August 3, 2019 at her home. Nancy was a longtime member of Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church in Powell. She is preceded in death by her father, James Bradley, Sr.; mother, Dixie Bradley; brother, James Bradley, Jr.; sisters, Sue Davidson, Joan Mock and Ann Summers. She is survived by her...
Shirley Jean Miller
Aug 3, 2019
Shirley Jean Hoback Miller, age 91 of Knoxville, passed away on August 3, 2019. She was the seventh child of Frank and Florence Hoback, born on May 4, 1928, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was raised in the same city of her birth. She was active in various local churches as a child and sang on the radio with her sister...
Ray Bobby Whitaker
Aug 3, 2019
Ray Bobby Whitaker, age 77 of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019. He retired from TVA. Preceded in death by parents Tom and Louise Whitaker; brothers, Billy and Robert; and sisters, Elsie and Ruby. Survived by wife of 49 years, Judy Whitaker; sister Nancy Ellis (Richard); son Gary Whitaker (Missy); daughter Connie Kelley (Aaron); grandchildren: Phillip Whitaker (Chelsey),...
Samual Randolph Hickman
Aug 3, 2019
Samual “Sam” Hickman, age 64 of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019. He will be remembered for his ready smile and friendliness. Sam never met a stranger and will be sorely missed by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Albert Hickman, infant brother, Earnest Hickman and brother, Lawrence Hickman. He...
Henry Howard Farrington
Aug 2, 2019
Henry Howard Farrington, age 86, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019. Howard was born December 11, 1932 to Walter and Agnes Farrington. He was of Baptist faith and was Deacon and member of Valley Grove Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by parents Walter and Agnes Farrington; brother R.L. Farrington; and grandsons Nathan W. Farrington and John Howard Rader....
