Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Sep 5, 2018

Ernest “Ernie” Robertson, of Knoxville, passed away on September 5, 2018. He was a member of Westhaven Baptist Church. Ernie loved playing cards and going to the races. He was a loving husband, brother, and family man. Preceded in death by wife Marlene Robertson; parents, Colyer and Lena Robertson; daughter Sandy; sister Ruth Smart. Survived by daughters Vicky, Sherry, Tammy,...

Sep 5, 2018

Lay, Bessie Bonnie (Simmons), age 100, went to be with the Lord September 5, 2018. Bessie was born and raised in Corryton, Tennessee. She was a proud graduate of Gibbs High School and a retired long-time employee of Miller’s Department Store. She was a sincere and committed follower of Jesus Christ and was a faithful member of Wallace Memorial Baptist...

Sep 5, 2018

Eloise M. Webb, born September 30, 1921, went to be with the Lord and family members on September 5, 2018. Eloise, affectionately called Grannie Tootsie to many, rejoined her father Rice H. Miller; mother Ida Daniel Miller; sister Leora Miller; brothers John A. Miller and Arnold J. Miller; brothers-in-law Louis Childers and Robert Picket; and son-in-law Jack Alley. She leaves...

Sep 3, 2018

Shelby Lynn Cox “Unk” “Uncle” “Uncle E” of Heiskell, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 3, 2018. He was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and a graduate of Norris High School, Class of 1966. He served in the Army 1968-1970 and was a Vietnam Veteran. He worked at Rexnord for over 30 years. He...

Sep 3, 2018

Oscar Lee Garner, age 78, passed away Monday September 3, 2018. He was a member of Dante Church of God and he was also a veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by Parents Robert and Ethel Garner; Brothers Billie, David, and Sammy Garner; Half-brothers Jim, John, Sebren, and James Garner; Sisters Bertha Stone and Ozell...

Sep 1, 2018

Patricia Ann Ricker White, age 57, went to her Heavenly Home on September 1, 2018. She was a child of God with a beautiful heart. Patricia was a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend. Preceded in death by father Elbert Pratt; mother Bobbie Jo Pace; sister Jane Braden; nephews Eddie Scharff and David Burrell; and life partner Jerry Mays. Left to...

Aug 30, 2018

Joseph L. Kennedy Jr., age 48 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord August 30, 2018. He was a member of Ramsey Church of God. He drove a truck for Estes Express Freight Lines. Joseph was a modern-day Patrick Swayze, who loved to dance, play pool, hunt, and occasionally, enjoyed drawing. He was a loving husband, father, and son,...

Aug 30, 2018

Dorothy (Dot) Ann Cantrell Sain of Knoxville, TN, age 80, passed away peacefully at Morning Pointe Powell on August 30, 2018. Dot was born on April 18, 1938 in McMinnville, TN. She is survived by her children Susan Sain Wagner of Pewaukee, WI, Sharon Sain (Brian) Yarbrough of Halls Cross Roads, TN and Tim (Tina) Sain of Jonesborough, TN and...

Aug 29, 2018

LINDA MAYES REYNOLDS – age 65, of Knoxville, passed away on August 29, 2018. She was the most loving and devoted Christian woman, and a member of Dutch Valley Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Betty and Wade Reynolds; daughter, Tina Hinshaw. Survived by daughter, Amy Mayes and Donavan Childress; grandchildren, Amber Pannell, Ashley Mayes, Brandie Kidd and Hannah...

Aug 29, 2018

Pauline “Nanny” McManus, age 96 of Knoxville, went to be with her Lord on August 29, 2018. She was a member of Freedom House Church. Preceded in death by husband William R. McManus; parents, Taylor and Lona King; daughter Barbara Jo Solomon; siblings. Survived by children Bill and wife Jackie Manus, Rebecca Nidey, and Peggy Webb; 9 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren...

Aug 28, 2018

Peggy J. Hughes, age 88, of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, August 28th. She was employed with Kroger for over 20 years until retiring in 1996. She will forever be remembered for being a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is preceded in death by her Mother and Father: Jim and Pearl Walden; Husband C.W. Hughes and Special son-in-law Billy...

Aug 28, 2018

Donald Lee Jenes, age 70, of Halls Crossroads passed away August 28, 2018, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Furse. He retired from Merita Bread Company after 33 years of service. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Preceded in death by...

Aug 27, 2018

Phillip Lee Parsons – age 87 of Knoxville, TN. Phil Parsons left his loving family on Monday, August 27, 2018, now whole in mind and spirit. Born on February 7, 1931, in Nashville, TN, he attended East High School and played football for the Grey Eagles. Soon after, he joined the Air National Guard, serving during the Korean War era....

Aug 27, 2018

Tim Mark Canupp, age 57, of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was the Chef and Kitchen Manager at Shoney’s on Broadway for many years. He was a graduate of Fulton High School class of 1981. Tim was a loving husband, father and grandfather....

Aug 26, 2018

Ervin “Leno” Schoolfield, age 41, passed away August 26, 2018. He was an Airforce veteran and an instructor for the UAV. Ervin mentored the Halls High School Robotics Team. He was a loving husband and father, with a great sense of humor and an energetic personality. He is preceded in death by mother, Delane Trunk; grandmother, Thelma Schoolfield. Survived by...

Aug 23, 2018

Lois “Faye” Williams Martin, age 62, went to join her lord and savior on August 23, 2018. Lois left behind her beloved husband of 45 years Cecil “Cheta” Martin; son Tim Martin and his wife Marquette “Cricket” Martin; many loved grandchildren; brothers, Bob and Jerry Williams of Knoxville and John Williams of Friendsville; sisters, Jean Watson, Sue Williams, Shirley Carter...

Aug 23, 2018

Ernest Esco Ezell, age 80, passed away peacefully in his Powder Springs, TN home on Thursday evening. Ernest was a Central High School 1957 graduate. He attended UTK for seven years as a pre-med and then law student. He was a three-year veteran of the US Army stationed in Germany. He retired from the Sheet Metal Union, Local 5. Over...

Aug 22, 2018

Aug 22, 2018

Nakomia Anne Joseph, age 40, passed away on August 22, 2018. She enjoyed being a wife and mom. She loved animals, motorcycles, and going camping. She especially loved family adventures. She is preceded in death by mother Diane Lynn, papaw Bunny Hurst, and aunt Gail Jones. She is survived by loving husband of 22 years Timothy Joseph, daughter Alana Joseph,...

Aug 22, 2018

Joyce Ann Wolfenbarger, age 70, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Parkwest Medical Center. She is preceded in death by father and mother Tom and Juanita Rollen, sisters Edith Rollen and Jenny Claiborne, and grandparents Gus and Willie Moore. Joyce is survived by husband Jerry Wolfenbarger, brother David Rollen, wife Teresa, brother-in-law Rev. Bill Claiborne, brother-in-law Don Butty, brother-in-law...