Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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...
Barbara Ann Autary
Apr 24, 2018
In loving memory of Barbara Ann Autary, of Heiskell, TN. She left this earth on April 24, 2018 to be reunited with her late husband Eugene Autary. She left behind her beloved cat (Ernest); children Patti Cook, Sally Hennessy, Ray Thompson, Roxie Day, and Larry Autary; as well as many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She will be greatly...
Mildred Imogene Mcelroy
Apr 23, 2018
Mildred Imogene McElroy, age 94, of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord and her loving husband of 74 years, Roy Lee McElroy, on April 23, 2018. She was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. Imogene is survived by daughter, Barbara McElroy Dollar; son and daughter-in-law William and Monika McElroy; grandchildren Angie Painter, Jeff and Scott Dollar, Candace...
Marty Dwayne Sharpe
Apr 23, 2018
Sharpe, Marty Dwayne 41 of Knoxville, TN passed away at home Monday, April 23, 2018 after a short battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by father, Michael David Sharpe Sr.; grandmother, Francis Mayberry. Marty is survived by wife, Tonya Sharpe; children, Kadin Sharpe, Brittany Cochran, Mason Cochran, Hunter Cochran; grandchildren, Kylee Rosenbaum, Jaylyn Rosenbaum, Leah McManaman, Marshall McManaman,...
Eddie Keller
Apr 23, 2018
Eddie “Fast Eddie” Keller, age 55, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, April 23, 2018. Eddie was known as a jack of all trades and for living on the edge. He enjoyed his many years as an armed security officer. He is preceded in death by parents, Coy and Minnie Keller, brother Sonny Keller, sister Rosa Lawson, and...
