Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Donald Ray Jackson
Aug 22, 2018
Donald Ray Jackson, age 60, passed away on August 22, 2018. He was of Baptist faith. Donald was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a hard worker. He made friends wherever he went and never knew a stranger. He is preceded in death by his wife Cindy Jackson and son Bryan Jackson. He is survived and will be deeply missed...
Geraldine Mckinney Sanders Beeler
Aug 20, 2018
Geraldine McKinney Sanders Beeler, age 89, of Knoxville, passed away August 20, 2018. Geraldine was born on August 4, 1929 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Arthur and Jetholet McKinney. She was a member of Faithway Baptist Church and a Charter Member of the Senior Sunday School Class there. She was preceded in death by her Parents; Sister, Irene Johnson; Brothers, Arthur...
Hazel Lee Mcphetridge
Aug 19, 2018
Hazel Lee "NaNa" McPhetridge, age 95, of Knoxville passed away peacefully, Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Fort Sanders Medical Center. She was a member of Arlington Baptist Church. Former member of Sharon Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Powell High School, and then went on to obtain a degree from Knoxville Business College. She worked for Knox County Property...
Helen M. Atkins
Aug 19, 2018
Atkins, Helen M. – age 91, of Corryton, went to her Heavenly home on August 19, 2018. Preceded in death by loving husband Rev. Fred H. Atkins, precious son Lawrence Gene Atkins, parents Robert and Biddie Spires, brother Lon & Ruth Spires, sisters Gertrude & Jesse Perkey, Jessie Mae & Hal Huffaker, and Gladys & Berlin Garrett. Survivors: sons Howard...
Stephanie R. Smith
Aug 18, 2018
Stephanie R. Smith, age 34, of Knoxville, formerly Glenview, IL., passed away on August 18, 2018. She was very passionate about her career as a hair stylist. She loved music, dancing, her friends and her family. She had a very special place in her heart for her Frankie and Boss. She is preceded in death by parents Joseph and Gayle...
Ava Kathryn Easterday
Aug 18, 2018
Ava Kathryn Easterday, age 8, passed away August 18, 2018. She was a dancer at Prima Dance Studio. Ava attended after school care and summer care at Wallace Memorial and was a student at Powell Elementary School. Ava’s passion in life was to dance. She loved being at the studio and she loved competing. She loved anything pink, teal, sparkly,...
Christopher Ryan Lusch
Aug 18, 2018
Christopher Ryan Lusch, age 34, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on August 18, 2018 at his home. He is survived by his wife Stephanie Lusch, his son Maze and his daughter Kendell. His mother Jenna Pomeroy & Step Father Lz Pomeroy, His father Doug Lusch, his two grandmothers Ginny Olinek & Sharon Lusch, His 6 brothers, Dan Lusch (Courtney Clarkson),...
Curtis Ray Honeycutt
Aug 17, 2018
Curtis "Curt" Ray Honeycut - age 76, born February 6, 1942, passed away on August 17th, 2018 in Madisonville at the home of his brother and sister in law, Jim and Dixie Honeycutt. His permanent residence was Avon, North Carolina where he and his wife, Carolyn, had resided for 14 years prior to returning to East Tennessee. He loved his...
Ernestine R. Smith
Aug 16, 2018
ERNESTINE R SMITH – age 87 went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 16, 2018 . She was born in Harlan, Ky and grew up in LaFollette, Tn. Member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. She was loved by all who knew her. Loving wife and mother, and will be missed. Preceded in death by husband, Charles E. Smith, Sr....
Phyllis Josephine Keny
Aug 16, 2018
Phyllis Keny, 90, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018. Born in Aberdeen, S.D. to Mae and Alphonse Zemlicka, she was very bright and talented in art and music, singing in the choir at Sacred Heart Church where her mother was the choir director/organist for many years. She attended Mt. Marty Catholic High School graduating in 3 years, then Northern State...
Monica Lynn Gibbs
Aug 15, 2018
Monica Lynn (Daniels) Gibbs, age 48, passed away August 15, 2018. She was a believer in Christ and a member of Shift Church. She was a beautiful wild red head. The bestest mom in the whole world and the most awesomness mamaw ever. She loved to help others and to feed the ants. She is preceded in death by parents,...
Clay Edward Smith
Aug 14, 2018
Clay Edward Smith, age 57, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. He is preceded in death by father, William Smith; mother, Thelma Smith; and brother, Billy Joe Smith. Clay is survived by sisters brothers, Helen Williams, Linda Collins, Joyce Sheffield, David Smith, William Smith, Fred Smith and Michael Smith as well as several nieces and nephews. The family will...
Jonathan Lee Elkins
Aug 14, 2018
Jonathan Lee Elkins, age 31 of Heiskell, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Preceded in death by grandparents Chad and Aline Elkins. Survived by parents Barry and Lisa Elkins, sister Jessica Elkins, grandparents Ann and Gary Hunsucker, Leon and Jeanette Early, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins who loved him very much. Family members...
Dorothy Dean Weaver
Aug 13, 2018
Dorothy Dean Hatmaker Weaver, 83, is now with her creator and keeper, Jesus Christ. She died August 13, 2018. She is survived by her son, Daniel Weaver; sister, Aileen Hatmaker Ruland; nieces, Kim, Tracy, and Renee; a great-nephew and a great-niece. She is preceded in death by daughter, Candace Weaver Ayers; sister, Barbara Hatmaker Sizemore, and parents. Graveside services will...
Frances Kilgore Norman
Aug 12, 2018
Frances Kilgore Norman, age 83, of Lakeland Florida, formerly of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on August 12, 2018 at her home in Lakeland Florida. She was of Methodist faith. She was a member of Eastern Star, Mascot Tennessee Order. Frances was a certified nursing assistant. She worked at Lakeland Regional Medical Center and in Home Health Care. She was a...
Joseph Andrew Weaver
Aug 11, 2018
Joseph Andrew Weaver, 62, departed this life to be with his Lord and Savior August 11, 2018. He attended Gospel Light Church of God in Norris, Tennessee. He is preceded in death by father, Charles W. Weaver; step-father, George Duncan; grandparents, Dora and Jahue Brantley and Pearl Weaver. Joseph is survived by his wife Donna Weaver; 3 sons, Elgin Weaver,...
Tommy Lawless
Aug 11, 2018
Thomas Edward Lawless, July 27,1940-August 11, 2018, Thomas (Tommy) Edward Lawless of Maynardville, Tennessee passed away peacefully, Saturday afternoon, surrounded by his loving family at his home on August 11, 2018. Tommy was a graduate of Clinton High School class of 1958. He continued his education at East Tennessee State College and then served in the United States Navy (Vietnam)...
Jane Lee Russell
Aug 9, 2018
Jane Cheatham Russell, age 67, passed away August 9, 2018. She was a God loving Christian woman. Loving and gentle mother and grandmother. She retired from Wal-Mart after 25 years of service. Preceded in death by husband Walter Russell, children Steve Russell and Becky Russell, parents Elmer and Luvina Cheatham, brother Robert Cheatham and sister Luvina Cheatham. Survivors, children Wayne...
Charles E. Mink
Aug 7, 2018
Charles E. Mink, Jr. age 74 of Knoxville passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2018. He loved his family and everyone that knew him loved him. He was a member of Central Baptist Church of Bearden and a veteran of The United States Army. Preceded in death by his patents, sister and Nanny. Survivors, wife of 50 years Patricia Mink,...
