Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Apr 11, 2018

Casey Lauren Adams age 34 passed into her heavenly home on Wednesday April 11th. She was of the Baptist faith. She was a 2002 graduate of Halls High School. Casey was an avid dog lover, she also loved to sing, dance, write poetry, and work in her flowers. Her carefree spirit, infectious smile and laughter brought joy to all who...

Apr 11, 2018

Richard "Eddie" Kitts, age 75, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord April 11, 2018. Eddie was a retired 50 year member of the Sprinklefitter local 669. Preceded in death by parents, Maude and Joseph Kitts, brothers Wilburn Kitts and Bill Kitts, and sister Hazel Davis Survived by wife of 51 years Wanda Kitts, daughter Leigh Ann Humphry...

Apr 10, 2018

Brian Edward Hatmaker, age 50, of Powell, passed away April 10, 2018 at UT Medical Center. Brian was a graduate of Anderson County High School in 1986. He and his wife, Teresa, were married on October 10, 2014 at Big Ridge State Park. Brian attended Beech Grove Baptist Church in Rocky Top, Tennessee. Brian meant the world to so many...

Apr 9, 2018

Janice Faye Henderlight, age 69, went to her heavenly home with a smile upon her face on Monday April 9, 2018. She was a very loving and caring person. Preceded in death by father Roscoe Bruner, and brothers Alan Bruner, Wayne Lowery, and Jeff Lowery. Survived by sons Rick (Teresa) Kagley and Troy (Denise) Henderlight, daughters Angelia (Charles) Denney and...

Apr 7, 2018

Robert McClure Mink went home to be with the Lord on April 7, 2018. He was born on December 16, 1948 and grew up in the Halls community of Knox County. He was a devout Christian having given his life to the Lord when he was a child. He was raised in the Baptist faith. One of Robert’s greatest joys...

Apr 7, 2018

Captain Louis Gale Trivett, USAF, ret., age 77, of Knoxville went to be with his Lord Saturday, April 7th, surrounded by family. Lou was born July 17, 1940 in Bristol, TN to his parents Acton Beryl and Ada (Rutherford) Trivett. He married his wife Tonya (Davis) Trivett in 1964. Lou retired from the USAF and had a second career as...

Apr 7, 2018

Iva Tallent, age 87, passed away April 7, 2018. She was a member of Loveland Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents John and Mamie Clabo; sisters Ora Mae, Berta Kate, Lilly, and Ruby; brothers Earnest and Clarence. Survived by loving husband Roy Tallent; children Ronnie Tallent and wife Carolyn, Ginger Newman and husband Dan, and Pat Haggard and husband...

Apr 7, 2018

Heath Pinkston age 79, passed away April 7, 2018. He was a pilot in the United States Navy. Preceded in death by wife Janice Pinkston, brothers James, Charles and Bill Pinkston, grandson Jacob Cohoon. Survived by daughters Kelly Pinkston Hill, Shanna Justice and Kristy Dills, son Brad Pyle, 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Family will receive friends 5 to...

Apr 7, 2018

Apr 6, 2018

Donald T. Humbard, age 75, of Powell, TN went to be with the Lord April 6, 2018. Donald served his country in the Airforce, retired from the Post Office, and was a member of Bishopville Baptist Church. Donald was preceded in death by parents Bruce and Pauline Humbard, brother Charles Humbard, and daughter Susan Humbard. He is survived by wife...

Apr 5, 2018

George N. “Charlie” McCurry, Jr, age 75, went to be with the Lord on April 5, 2018. He is preceded in death by parents George Sr. and Edith McCurry; brothers John, Clarence, Billy and Tom McCurry. Charlie is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Mary Ann Camper McCurry; daughter Karen (Dale) Branch; son Michael (Sheri) McCurry; granddaughter Kassie...

Apr 5, 2018

Sandra Mullins Crane, 77 of Knoxville passed away April 5, 2018. She was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by husband Walter Leon Crane and parents Helen and Hollis Mullins. Survived by daughter Angela Crane Bailey and husband Kevin; granddaughter Sabrina Corinne Bailey; special friends of the family who...

Apr 4, 2018

Pattye Lonette Sampson-Taylor (Big Mamaw) went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at approximately 2:30a.m. at UT Hospital from complications from a recent surgery. She was a member of Dante Baptist Church. Pattye was preceded in death by parents, Mason and Lorena (Rena) Sampson, brother Kenneth Sampson, and daughter Danita Taylor-Williams. Pattye is survived by husband,...

Apr 4, 2018

Daniel Theodore Peak, age 62 of Knoxville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at his home. He owned Danny’s Battery Shop in Maynardville for over 30 years and was an avid nature lover. Preceded in death by father Ernest E. Peak and brothers David R. Peak and Bill E. Peak. Survivors mother Mildred L. Peak, sister Carol Hammack...

Apr 3, 2018

Michael Harold Brady, 47 of Knoxville Tennessee, suddenly passed away April 3, 2018. He was a graduate of Central High School (1988) and ITT (1994). Preceded in death by his father Harold E. Brady and grandmother Emma Stephens. He is survived by his children Nathaniel Brady, Nicole Brady, and Zane Brady; mother Diana Loveday; sisters Angie Brady, Kimberly (Michael) Shehan,...

Apr 2, 2018

Lena Warwick, age 82, of Powell passed away to Glory on April 2, 2018. She was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. She leaves behind daughter Denver Darlene Griffey (Steve); son David McKinley Warwick (Mary); blessed with 5 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; best friend Debbie Parrot; special nieces Connie Stubing and Shirley Bayless; true love Hobert Tudor; special caregivers...

Apr 1, 2018

Elon Asher “Noonie” Whitaker, age 82, passed away April 1, 2018. He was past president of Beaver Brook Country Club and served on the board for a number of years. He was an associate board member of The Home Builders Association of Greater Knoxville and had won associate of the year on three separate occasions as well as receiving many...

Mar 31, 2018

Rev. Robert L. Holmes, age 88, a mighty warrior of the Cross, slipped peacefully away in Tennova hospital with his loving family at his bedside. He was a Bishop affiliated with the Church of God (Cleveland, TN) for 69 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert G. and Edith Holmes, and brother Charles Holmes. He is survived...

Mar 31, 2018

Donald Ray Rimmer, age 71 of Knoxville, left to be with the Lord on Saturday March 31, 2018 after a long battle with the effects of agent orange and PTSD. He was a long-time member of BOHBC which he loved and along with his church family. He was a US Army Veteran serving from 1968-1976 mostly in Vietnam War as...

Mar 30, 2018

Lela McMahan departed this world in her sleep on Good Friday March 30, 2018 with joy in her heart. She was happy, looking forward to spending Easter with her family. She is survived by her beloved children Elijah and Isaiah; her father Jay and his partner Amber; her mother Robin and Robin’s partner Ty; and her siblings Amanda, Jay Jr.,...