Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Jefferson D. Taylor Williford
May 2, 2018
Jefferson (Jeff) Williford, age 24, born on September 8, 1993, left this earth on May 2, 2018. His smile lit up an entire room like sunshine and brightened the darkest of days. Always the hardest worker who only wanted to give, not take. He never met a stranger and could never make an enemy. Loved by all who knew him....
Billieann Cloud
May 2, 2018
BillieAnn Neloms Cloud, age 48, passed away May 2, 2018. She is preceded in death by father Billy Neloms, sister Pamela Parsons, grandparents, as well as several aunts and uncles. She is survived by husband David Cloud, son Dustin Cloud, mother Elizabeth Neloms, and sister Kim (Randy) Lambert. She is of the Baptist faith. The family will receive friends 5-7pm...
Kara Alyssa Lee
May 2, 2018
Kara Alyssa Lee, 35, passed away May 2, 2018, at New York Presbyterian-Columbia University Hospital after a long and courageous battle with lymphoma. She was born on May 15, 1982, in Knoxville, TN. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, David Yarnell, Betty Yarnell, and Helene and Earl Lee. Kara is survived by her daughter, the love of her...
Randy Lee Russell
May 2, 2018
Randy Lee Russell “Pluto”, age 49, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. He is survived by brothers, Ricky and Catrina Russell, Otha Russell “Binky”, Ronnie Russell, Donnie Russell, and Scotty Russell, as well as nephew David Cotter, and many other loved ones. The family will receive friends Saturday May 5, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to...
Melissa Jo Hawkins
May 1, 2018
Melissa (Missy) Bullard Hawkins, 48 of Knoxville passed on to her heavenly home surrounded by family and friends at Oak Ridge Methodist on May 1, 2018. Preceded in death by Father, David Joe Bullard, Mother, Sandra Bunch-Mize, Brother, Michael Bullard and Grandfather Rev. Joe Bullard. Missy is survived by Daughter, Hope Merrick and Husband Brandon Merrick, Daughter, Rosa Sticht, Son,...
Richard Keith Thomas, Jr.
May 1, 2018
Richard Keith Thomas, Jr., age 66, of Knoxville passed away on May 1, 2018. He is survived by his wife Linda Thomas; son Bryan Thomas; step-daughters Jennifer Rose and Tracy Kling; step-son Dennis Hensley; thirteen grandchildren; four sisters; one brother; several nieces and nephews; and a best friend and brother from another mother, Gerald Wolfe. Memorial service will take place...
Paul Herbert Raines
Apr 29, 2018
Paul Herbert Raines, Jr. passed away on April 29th, 2018. Paul was born on October 89th 1954 and will always hold a special place in our hearts. Graduating from Farragut High School then serving our great nation in the Army, he laid the foundation for his chosen career of operating a truck and trailer and seeing all the sights and...
Dixie Marie Mcclain
Apr 29, 2018
Dixie Marie McClain, age 86, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018. She is preceded in death by husband, Robert E. McClain and grandson, Robert E. McClain III. She is survived by children; Kathy Haynes, Robert and Glenda McClain, Raymond McClain, Roger and Patricia McClain, and brother David McGinnis, as well as many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She was a member of...
Larry Will Hudson
Apr 29, 2018
Larry Will Hudson, age 64, of Knoxville, TN passed away Sunday April 29, 2018 surrounded by family and friends who loved him. A lifelong member of Lincoln Park Baptist Church, and a very proud 1971 graduate of Fulton High School. He very much loved the Fulton community and wore it proudly wherever he went. He worked for 20 great years...
David Christopher Shipley
Apr 27, 2018
David Christopher Shipley, age 58, passed away April 27, 2018. David loved his family, especially his grandchildren. Preceded in death by daughter Kelly Shipley; mother Louise Shipley and brother Raymond Shipley. Survived by wife Virginia Shipley; son Joshua Shipley (Glenda); daughter Rachel Eubanks (Scott); 14 grandchildren; brother Robert Shipley, Jr.; and sister-in-law Joana Shipley. In lieu of flowers memorial donations...
Mary Frances Underwood
Apr 26, 2018
Mary Frances Underwood, age 76, of Norris passed away on April 26, 2018. She is preceded in death by father, Leon Underwood; mother, Doris Raines; stepfather, Warren Acuff; and brothers, Bill Underwood and Bob Brown. Mary is survived by son, Mark Page; grandchildren, Stone Page, Cade Page and Macee Page. Family and friends will meet 9:45am, Monday, at Kitt Cemetery...
Timothy Mark Witt
Apr 26, 2018
Timothy Mark Witt, 60, of Knoxville, TN, entered into eternal rest with Jesus on 4/25/2018. He is preceded in death by his parents Walter Wannie Witt and Helen Lucille Witt, special cousin police Lt. Steven McCulley, brother-in-law Dr. Robert Hackler, grandparents, and aunts and uncles. He was born in Knoxville, graduated from Halls High School and the University of Tennessee....
Bobbie June Widner
Apr 25, 2018
Bobbie June Roberts Widner, age 82 of Knoxville, woke up in heaven April 25, 2017 on her mother’s birthday. She worked at St. Mary’s Hospital for 15 years in the ICU lounge and information desk. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved to take care of her family especially her grandchildren. She was a member of...
Eva Elizabeth Dezearn
Apr 25, 2018
Eva Whitson Dezearn, age 92, passed away on April 25, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hobert Dezearn; parents Walter and Mary Whitson; sisters Florida Darden, Irene Sentell, Mary Alice Ruby, and Armatha Potter; brothers Alex Whitson, Enoch Walter Whitson, and Rev. Arnold Whitson. She is survived by son Larry Hobert Dezearn and wife Karen of Corryton,...
Tammy Reene Phillips Rockwood
Apr 25, 2018
Tammy Reene Phillips Rockwood, age 48, passed away suddenly on April 25, 2018 in Norris, TN. She was raised in the Wings of Faith Church. She was full of energy and enjoyed life to the fullest. Preceded in death by father Leonard Rockwood, Sr. and sister Vivian Gail Yoder. Survived by sons Johnny Bridges, Joseph Bridges and Terry Bridges; several...
Marjorie Smith
Apr 25, 2018
Marjorie “Margie” Jones Smith, age 92, of Fountain City, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018. She was born on May 8, 1925 in Fountain City, Tennessee to Newt and Clara Jones. She married Clarence Tolbert “Smutt” Smith on December 31, 1942 in Chatsworth, Georgia. She was a member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City since April 4, 1948 and...
Thomas Glenn Honeycutt
Apr 25, 2018
Honeycutt, Thomas Glenn – of Corryton (formerly of Powell) went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He was born in Albany, Kentucky on July 17, 1926. Mr. Honeycutt was an active member of Fountain Valley Church. He was known for his love of gospel music, scripture, and horses and...
Opal Geneva Stooksbury
Apr 25, 2018
Opal G. Stooksbury, born January 2, 1925, passed away April 25, 2018. Opal was a life-long member of Black Oak Ridge Baptist Church and worked for Knox County schools. Preceded in death by husband Milas Stooksbury; parents Worth and Bertha Walton; brothers Adrian and Junior Walton; sisters Christine Palmer, Ruth Best, and Janey Walton. Left to cherish her memory are...
John Allen Rhyne
Apr 24, 2018
John Allen Rhyne, age 83, of Powell, passed away at Physician’s Regional Medical Center on April 24, 2018. He was a founding member of The Church at Sterchi Hills. John retired from over 50 years of working in the transportation industry. In his spare time, he enjoyed all things outdoors, especially fishing and camping in the mountains. He loved being...
