Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Rebecca Lynn Ferrar
Oct 28, 2018
Rebecca Ferrar, a retired journalist who covered politics and government for more than 30 years, died Sunday in Knoxville after a heart attack. She was 72. She began her journalism career as a student at the University of Tennessee as a reporter for the UT Daily Beacon. In 1979, as an intern for the Birmingham Post Herald in Birmingham, Alabama,...
Larry Woodrow Bayless
Oct 27, 2018
Rev. Larry W. Bayless, age 75, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on October 27, 2018. He retired from T-DOT with 40 years of experience. He was a former Pastor of Old-time Gospel of Sevierville and Third Baptist Church of Knoxville. He was a member of Loveland Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by parents Woodrow...
Jackie Lynn Jeffries
Oct 27, 2018
Jackie Lynn Jeffries, age 54, passed away October 27, 2018. She was a loving wife, mother, and Gran Gran. She enjoyed living life to the fullest. She loved eating Mexican food, watching the Lifetime channel, and going to the lake with family and friends. Jackie had a contagious laugh and a beautiful smile. She was loved by everyone who met...
Ralph J. Giles
Oct 27, 2018
Ralph J. Giles, born August 18, 1938 of Monroe County, Tennessee passed away October 27, 2018. He was a proud member of Teamsters Local 519 for 40 years, and he retired from Roadway Express. He enjoyed the fellowship and fun of being a street rod owner for many years, where he met many of his dear friends. He enjoyed his...
Mabel Ruth Holsenback
Oct 26, 2018
Mabel Ruth Sumter Holsenback, age 73 of Halls, passed away Friday, October 26, 2018 after a bravely-fought battle with cancer. She was a longtime member of Salem Baptist Church, graduate of Halls High School, faithful prayer warrior, and beloved Weight Watchers counselor for many years. She was preceded in death by parents, Oscar & Ruby Sumter, and brother, Tom Sumter....
Robert James Neal
Oct 26, 2018
Robert James Neal III, age 4 months, of Knoxville Tennessee gained his wings on October 26, 2018. He was a beautiful baby boy who was loved greatly by his family. He is survived by loving parents Brandy Kay Wrather and Robert James Neal of Williamsburg Kentucky, big sisters Taylor Neal and McKenna Wrather, big brother Robert James Neal II, grandparents;...
Randall Allen George
Oct 26, 2018
Randall “Randy” Allen George, age 50 passed away on Friday, October 26, 2018. He was born in Chattanooga but lived in Knoxville, Maryville, Friendsville, and Luttrell Tennessee. He graduated from Bearden High School in Knoxville. He worked in heat and air and painted most of his life, running his own company for several years. He was a project manager for...
Sarah Jane Cicale
Oct 26, 2018
Sarah Jane Cicale, age 54, of Knoxville passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2018. Proceeded in death by parents Ray and Hazel DeFoe; brother Ray DeFoe, Jr; brother-in-law Jerry Fox; and father of her children Dennis Cicale. Survived by children Stacey, Steven (Nicole), and Brittany (Chris) Cicale; grandchildren Steven, Jr. Bricen, Brooklynn, Aiden, and Ivan ; sister Donna Fox; brother...
Roscoe M. Stooksbury
Oct 25, 2018
Roscoe M. Stooksbury, age 95, of Knoxville passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018. He was a member of Smithwood Baptist Church Preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Arbutus Corum Stooksbury; son Joe Stooksbury; parents Lee and Shrepty Stooksbury; brother James Stooksbury; and sister Rosalee Holmes. Survived by step-daughters Claudine Ogle and Clyda Glick; grandchildren Sammy Truan...
Johnny Mack Hood
Oct 25, 2018
Johnny Mack Hood, age 70, of South Knoxville, passed away Thursday October 25, 2018 with his family at his side. He was a devout Christian and member of Community Baptist Church. Survived by son Jason (Pam) Hood; daughter Wendy (Matt) Hancock; grandchild Mattison Hancock; sisters, Ella Mae Hood and Alice Faye Thurman; nephew Johnny Hood; niece Debbie Thurman; special friends...
Roscoe M. Stooksbury
Oct 25, 2018
Roscoe M. Stooksbury, age 95, of Knoxville passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018. He was a member of Smithwood Baptist Church Preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Arbutus Corum Stooksbury; son Joe Stooksbury; parents Lee and Shrepty Stooksbury; brother James Stooksbury; and sister Rosalee Holmes. Survived by step-daughters Claudine Ogle and Clyda Glick; grandchildren Sammy Truan...
Doyle K. Tharp
Oct 24, 2018
Doyle K. Tharp, age 77, of Rutledge TN, passed away Wednesday October 24, 2018, at Ridgeview Terrace of Life Care. He was a member of Clapps Chapel United Methodist Church. Doyle was a very giving person; he would do without himself to help anyone in need. Preceded in death by parents Frank Tharp and Ethel Tharp Hammock; sister Vonda Epperson;...
Vera Lee Henderson
Oct 24, 2018
Mrs. Vera Lee Henderson, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Pugh L. Hall, widow of Mr. Frank E. (FE) Henderson, went home to be with the Lord on October 24, 2018 at the age of 92. Survivors: Brothers Edward Hall and Pugh C. Hall; Sisters Mrs. Ahjeuyah Hansard and Mrs. Juanita Gardner; Sister in laws: Ann, Ruth, Betty, Naomi,...
George William "Bill" Ford
Oct 24, 2018
George William "Bill" Ford, born on December 3, 1939, went to be with Jesus on October 24, 2018. Bill was first born son of George Austin Ford and Helen Aline Ford. In 1962 he began ice skating for recreation at Ice Chalet in Knoxville. From 1962-1964 Bill served in the United States Army, stationed in Korea.1965-1975 he worked for Plasti-Line,...
Brenda Ann Trammell
Oct 22, 2018
Trammell, Brenda (Graves), passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018 at the family home surrounded by her family. She was a member of Inskip Baptist Church. Retired from Proffitt’s Department Store. She was a licensed beautician for many years. She loved following her son and grandsons with their baseball. Preceded by mother Loda Graves. Survivors husband of 50 years C.L....
Vaughn William Monroe
Oct 22, 2018
Vaughn William Monroe, age 74 of Knoxville passed away on October 22, 2018. He was a member of Hansard Chapel United Methodist Church. He loved his family, animals and farming. He was employed by the University of Tennessee with 44 years of service. He was a kind and generous Christian man. Preceded in death by wife Barbara Ann Vandergriff Monroe,...
Willa Dean Cardwell
Oct 21, 2018
Willa Dean Cardwell went to meet the Lord on October 21, 2018 at LaConte Hospital in Sevierville, Tennessee. She was born July 7, 1961 in Knoxville. Willa Dean left behind her son Michael Green and wife Lisa; grandchildren Amber Green, Corey Powers; great grandchild Kayden Weaver; sister Roberta Ray and husband Johnny; boyfriend Ronnie Summers and many loving friends. She...
Clarence Eric Pack
Oct 21, 2018
Clarence Eric Pack born January 19, 1961 passed away October 21, 2018. He was preceded in death by mother Florence (Reynolds) Pack father Cuba Pack sister; Linda Rolen Brothers; Cuba Jr., Herman, Robert, Billy, Carl, Howard, Roy, Curtis, and Willard pack. He is survived by sisters; Mildred Cordy, Dorothy Pack, and Sandra Whitson brothers; Vernon Pack, Donald Pack, and Joseph...
Charles David Cruze
Oct 19, 2018
Charles David Cruze, age 44, of Knoxville passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018. He was a loyal Father, companion, friend, and sibling. If he could have fished from the seat of his race car he would have. Preceded in death by parents Arnold Cruze and Barbara Jean Ernest; and brother James “Deano” Ernest. Survived by wife Sherry Martin Cruze;...
Kenneth David Coffman
Oct 18, 2018
Kenneth “Kenny” David Coffman, age 48 of Luttrell, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on October 18, 2018. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Maynard & Eva Coffman and Millard & Cora Munsey. He is survived by parents Rev. Donnie and Lola Coffman; brothers Ricky (Sharon) Coffman and Donnie (Sherry) Coffman; nieces Kayla (Jamie) Moore and...
