Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Dec 19, 2018

Beverly Cowden Boles age 79 went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2018. She was preceded in death by parents, James and Elizabeth Patterson; son Percy “Butch” Cowden. Survived by daughter, Beverly Kackison and husband Keith of Powell; granddaughter, Katelyn Kackison of Powell; future grandson-in-law, Matthew Daugherty of Powell; brother, James and Lynn Patterson of Newburg, NY; very...

Dec 17, 2018

Charles Wayne Goodman, 37, of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord December 17, 2018. Charlie was a loving and devoted, single father that always worked hard to provide for his kids. He was the owner and operator of Unique Pools, Fences, and More. Charlie was a kindhearted, easy-going, give you the shirt off his back, and the last...

Dec 17, 2018

“Leroy” Weaver, age 70, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 17, 2018. He was preceded in death by parents Millard and Louise Weaver; brother Amos; and sister Faye. He is survived by wife Phyllis Weaver; daughter Gena ( Jonathan) Oliver; fur babies Bubba and Stinky; grandchildren Cole, Chase, Macie, Braxton, and Talon; mother-in-law Frances Waller; siblings Lawrence (Virginia),...

Dec 16, 2018

Martha E. Berkley, age 92 of Knoxville passed away December 16, 2018. She was a member of Washington Pike Baptist Church. Martha retired from Knox County Circuit Court. She was a strong Christian woman, a devoted mother, and a loving wife. Preceded in death by William G. Berkley; parents Herman E. and Cassie Turner; brother H. Eugene Turner Jr.; granddaughter...

Dec 16, 2018

Dec 15, 2018

Joyce LaMarr Cooper, age 82, passed away December 15, 2018. She was a member of New Pleasant Gap Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband Howard Cooper; daughter Terry Jo Turner; parents James and Neva Thompson; and sister Zellamae Hobby. Survived by daughter Jacqueline Harding (Johnny); grandchildren Sheena Marie Guzik (Anthony), Teasha LeAnn Barclay (Mike), Eric Lee Haynes (Holly) and...

Dec 14, 2018

Frank Bales passed on December 14, 2018. He is survived by brothers Bill Bales, Roy Bales, and Johnny Carpenter. His children are Chrystal Afridi, Frank Bales, and Anita Yarger. Frank also has several grandkids, Ashley Weaver, Matthew Stone, Isaac Stone, Daniel Stone, Regina Stone, Alivia Bales, Nathaniel Bales, Brian Yarger, and Desiree Yarger. Frank Bales also has 8 great-grandkids. The...

Dec 14, 2018

Judith Asbury, age 79, passed away December 14, 2018. She was a member of Olivet Baptist Church. Judy loved to bake, especially cakes. Preceded in death by husband Carl Asbury; son David Asbury and parents Lawrence and Frances Waugh. Survived by daughter Rita Welliver (Phil); grandsons Jeremy Hicks (Teri) and Michael Asbury (Paige); great grandchildren Alexandra and Zalin; brothers Larry...

Dec 14, 2018

Brenda Carol Mathes Stump, age 63, of Knoxville passed away on December 14, 2018. She is preceded in death by parents James Mathes and Mary Mathes; granddaughter Christina Hopper; and brother Jimmy Flannigan. She is survived by husband Michael Stump; children Mary Hancock, Melissa Tapp (Bobby), and Larry Hancock (Amy); stepsons Keary Stump and Bill Stump; grandchildren Jeremy King, James...

Dec 13, 2018

Goneau Gentry Heath was born August 20, 1921 and went to her heavenly home on December 13, 2018 at the age of 97. Goneau was a longtime member of North Knoxville Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Cleve Gentry and her mother, Bonnie Stooksbury Gentry; Aunt who raised her, Cora Stooksbury; husband of 51 years, K.C....

Dec 13, 2018

Barbara Jean Good Hogan, age 81, of Knoxville, passed away on December 13, 2018. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband David Hogan; daughter Freida Graves; and parents James and Elsie Good. She is survived and will be greatly missed by her children, Mitchell Taymore (Anita), Phillip Taymore, Thomas Hogan...

Dec 13, 2018

Dec 12, 2018

Wanda Faye Henry, age 81, of Corryton joined her husband in heaven on December 12, 2018 at Tennova Powell. Member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband Harvey Henry; parents Luke and Elizabeth Everett; sisters Juanita Boling, Iola Chandler, Lelia Davis; and brother David Everett. Survived by daughters Debbie Foster, Tama Monroe, and Lori Cooper; grandchildren Kysha...

Dec 12, 2018

Campbell, Charles "Charlie" Winton, age 68 of Corryton, adored daddy and the most treasured grandpa, was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on, Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Awaiting this great reunion day was Charlie's sweetheart and the love of his life, Glenda Kay Campbell, his beloved wife. Also preceding his death are; parents Henderson & Ruth Campbell...

Dec 11, 2018

Shirley J. Phibbs, age 71, passed away on December 11, 2018. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. She is survived by husband Jim Phibbs, son Jamie Phibbs (Angela), daughter Cindy Sampson (Shawn), grandchildren; Autumn Phibbs, Raylee Sampson, and Kaden Sampson. Pallbearers will be Allen Foster, Bill Graham, Shawn Sampson, Jamie Phibbs, Kaden Sampson, and Blake Burdick. Family...

Dec 11, 2018

Nicole “Nicky” Tyson, age 42, passed away on December 11, 2018. She was an outgoing woman who never met a stranger. She was the happiest when surrounded by family, friends, and her fur babies, whom she was very passionate about. Nicky could light up any room she walked in and will be missed by many. She is survived by fiancé...

Dec 11, 2018

Tommy Ray Bray, age 59, passed away on December 11, 2018. He was a member of the Elks Lodge 160, and was an avid fisherman. Preceded in death by mother AnnaLou Bray, father John Bray, sisters; Kathy West and Robin Burress, brothers; Harold Bray, Larry Bray, and Randall Bray. Survived by loving wife of 35 years Pamela Bray, brothers; Danny...

Dec 11, 2018

Shirley J. Phibbs, age 71, passed away on December 11, 2018. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. She is survived by husband Jim Phibbs, son Jamie Phibbs (Angela), daughter Cindy Sampson (Shawn), grandchildren; Autumn Phibbs, Raylee Sampson, and Kaden Sampson. Pallbearers will be Allen Foster, Bill Graham, Shawn Sampson, Jamie Phibbs, Kaden Sampson, and Blake Burdick. Family...

Dec 10, 2018

Bernadette Hoy Fitzpatrick, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, December 10th, 2018. Bernadette was born in Manhattan, New York on February 21st, 1934. Bernadette and her husband, Tom raised 6 wonderful children. They were devoted parents who cared about faith, family and tradition. Bernie embraced her Irish heritage. In addition to her parents, Thomas and Bridget...

Dec 10, 2018

Bobbie C. DeVault Marcum, age 90, of Hampton, Virginia formerly of Corryton, passed away on Monday, December 10, 2018. She was a longtime member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. She retired from Levi Strauss after 28 years. Bobbie was very active with the Halls Senior Center for many years. She was preceded in death by husband, John Marcum; parents, Bonnie...