Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Geneva Weaver Speaks
Sep 26, 2018
Geneva Weaver Speaks age 97 of Norris, Tennessee. Our beloved Granny was born March 5, 1921, and passed away at her home on September 26, 2018. She made a friend of everyone she met. She loved to travel, she loved to read and do craft work, and she loved her church; but most of all she loved her family. She...
Janice Kay Faubion
Sep 25, 2018
Janice Kay Faubion, age 65 of Knoxville, Tn passed away September 25, 2018. She loved her grandchildren very much. She was also a loving mother and sister. Preceded in death by mother and father Berniece and Bill (Roy) Brown, granddaughter, Savannah Faubion, brother, Danny and Darrell Brown. Survived by sons David Faubion, and Randall Faubion, grandsons, Joseph Carpnter, Trace Saxton,...
Robert Eugene Fox
Sep 25, 2018
Robert Eugene Fox II, age 31, of South Knoxville passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018. He attended Blessed Hope Baptist Church. He loved playing video games. Preceded in death by grandfathers Marshall Fox and Clarence Kirby; sister Jessica and Cleo Denton; brother Michael J. Fox. Survivors son Michael Allen Fox; father Robert (Marie) Fox; wife Valerie Jo Fox; mother Teresa...
William Clarence Bennett
Sep 25, 2018
William Clarence Bennett, age 90, was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on November 13, 1927. He departed on September 25, 2018 while residing in Maryville, Tennessee. Bill was a United Methodist Minister for 52 years with six appointments in Holsten Conference. He retired in 2013 but continued to serve as a part-time minister. He graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary...
Jeremy Aaron Wampler
Sep 24, 2018
Jeremy Aaron Wampler left this earth on Monday, September 24, 2018 to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was 34 years old. Jeremy was a devoted husband, father, son, grandson, brother and friend. He was born in Knoxville on January 19,1984 and grew up in Powell near the family farm close to grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins....
Eugene J. Badgett
Sep 24, 2018
Eugene “Gene” Badgett age 87 of Knoxville. Heaven’s gate opened and welcomed him on September 24, 2018. Mr. Badgett served 23 years and retired from the United States Air Force, serving in both the Korean Conflict and Viet Nam. Retired from East Tennessee Gas Company. He was a member of the Knoxville Masonic Lodge for many years. Mr. Badgett attended...
Frances Sue Bailey
Sep 23, 2018
Frances Sue Bailey, age 84, of Northgate Terrace Apartments, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 23, 2018. She was the last surviving child of Horace Bailey and Maggie Meredith. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers Elmer, Erie, Claude, Jack and Bobby Joe; sisters Edith, Lucille and Mary. Family and friends will meet at 9:45am Thursday at...
Jerry Edward Williams
Sep 22, 2018
Jerry Edward Williams, age 75, of Marble City TN, passed away on September 22, 2018. He was a member of the United States Navy for 13 years. He enjoyed fishing and spending time outdoors. He loved and cherished his children, grandchildren and his loving dog Snowball. Jerry is preceded in death by his mother and father Mary and Edd Williams....
Barbara Jean Conner
Sep 21, 2018
Barbara J. Conner, age 77 of Knoxville, born of Morgan County, passed away on Friday, September 21, 2018. She was a loving mother to five children and loving mother to grandchildren Scottie and Kayla. She is preceded in death by her children, Randy Bunch, Rema Bunch and Rhonda Pellom; late husbands Earl Bunch and M.L. Conner as well as her...
Martha Sue Pittman
Sep 20, 2018
Pittman, Martha Sue (Everett)- age 70, passed peacefully to heaven on Thurs, Sept 20, 2018. Reunited with her husband George "Dickie" Pittman, parents Wesley and Lena Everett and grandson, Jack Emert. Survived by daughter Kami and "son" Sean Emert, granddaughters Lena and Anlee, brother Tom Everett. To cherish her memories she leaves special friends Joan Conley, Darlene Berry, "daughter" Karen...
Wanda Kaye Childress
Sep 20, 2018
Wanda Ward Childress, age 71, of Knoxville, went to be with her Heavenly Father on September 20, 2018 after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. She graduated from Fulton High School and worked at Kmart on Broadway for many years. She was a dedicated member of the Gideon's Auxiliary. Wanda had a steadfast and unwavering faith in Jesus Christ,...
Phyllis S. Parrott
Sep 19, 2018
Parrott, Phyllis S. age 92, of Knoxville TN passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018. She was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. Her love and passion was painting as an artist. Preceded in death by her husband Gene Parrott. Parents; Icie and Burtle Smith, Brother Richard Smith. Survived by daughter Greta (Wayne) Stooksbury of Knoxville, Sons; Mike (Dottie) Parrott...
John "Cody" Thomas Wilkerson
Sep 19, 2018
John Cody Thomas Wilkerson, age 16, of Andersonville went and got his wings on September 19, 2018. He was born on October 31, 2001, to Angela Pate and John Thomas Wilkerson. He was a junior at Union County High School and had so many friends ...if you knew John Cody, you had a friend. Cody you hold special places in...
Raymond Leith Willis
Sep 17, 2018
Raymond Leith Willis, age 76, of Powell, TN (formally of Bay Shore, NY) passed away on September 17, 2018. He was an amazing grandfather and was a proud member of the U.S. Army having served during the time of Vietnam. He was preceded in death by daughter, Melissa Beth Willis. He is survived by Wife, Theresa Willis; son, Donnie Danovich;...
Edith Marion Day
Sep 17, 2018
Edith M. (Brown) Day- age 88, of North Knoxville, passed away Monday, Sept. 17, 2018 at U.T. Medical Center. She was a member of Lincoln Park Baptist church for 64 years. She was part of the Rebecca Disciple Sunday school program. Retired from Palm Beach after forty-six years of service. Preceded in death by husband, Bobby Day, parents Harvey R....
George David Murphy
Sep 16, 2018
George “Dave” David Murphy, Sr., age 63, of Powell went to be with the Lord on September 16, 2018. He was a member of Central View Baptist Church. He enjoyed farming, raising pigs, and working. He adored his grandchildren. He loved helping people, as he would give you his last of anything. He was a selfless man of God. Preceded...
Martin Roger Haynes
Sep 16, 2018
Martin R. "Marty" Haynes, age 61, of Knoxville, son of Robert (Jake) Haynes and Faye Messer, died on Sunday, September 16, 2018, while in the arms of his two children and brother. Marty is survived by his beloved mother, Faye Messer (Knox County); his two beloved children, Ferrari Haynes (Knox County) and Cody (Hannah) Haynes (Union County); two beloved grandchildren,...
Rhonda Marie Arnold
Sep 16, 2018
Rhonda Marie Arnold, age 36, passed away on September 16, 2018. She was a member of Westside Baptist Church. She enjoyed cosmetology. Rhonda was a 2001 graduate of Powell High School. She loved the arts. Preceded in death by her father, James Ronald Arnold. She is survived by her children, Damien Humphies and Kolton Arnold; parents, Evelyn and Owen Jackson;...
Carl Edward Fielden
Sep 15, 2018
Carl Edward Fielden, age 84 of Halls Crossroads, peacefully entered into his eternal rest in the presence of his Lord Jesus Christ on September 15, 2018. Saved by God’s merciful grace as a young man, Carl was a faithful member of Emory Valley Baptist Church. He served his country in the United States Air Force, honorably. He retired from Fairmont...
Danny Lynn Hobby
Sep 13, 2018
Danny Lynn Hobby, age 64, passed away September 13, 2018. He was a Missionary Baptist, who loved the Lord and was strong in his faith. Danny owned and operated his own auto body repair business for more than 40 years. He loved the outdoors, especially hiking and the beach. Danny enjoyed woodworking and tinkering. Left to cherish his memory are...
