Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Feb 9, 2018

Malia was born in Oakland, California and grew up in the San Francisco bay area with her family settling in San Jose, California in the early 1960’s. She had a wonderful childhood growing up under the care and support offered by a large extended family who, in those days, were always nearby. Malia attended and graduated from Broken Arrow High...

Feb 9, 2018

Ruth Ann Bayless, age 82, passed away February 9, 2018. She was a member of Powell United Methodist Church. Ruth enjoyed the outdoors, especially her flowers and pups. She loved to spend time at the Heiskell Senior Center, and with her family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents Charlie and Alice Colboch; and several aunts, uncles and cousins....

Feb 9, 2018

Frealin Theodore (Ted) Webb Jr, age 77, passed away February 9, 2018. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Ted served as a greeter and loved his church. He loved his family and friends, he loved to work in the garage and he liked to read. Preceded in death by his parents, Frealin and Goldie Webb; his sisters Janet...

Feb 9, 2018

Donnie Allen Edmonds, age 61, of Knoxville, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 9th, 2018. He was preceded in death by parents Earl and Evelyn Edmonds, siblings Mary Collins and Darrell Edmonds, brother-in-law Donnie “Skip” Dishner, and nephew Kevin Laughtery. He is survived by siblings Martha Sue Dishner, Larry Edmonds, and David Edmonds, wife Karen,...

Feb 8, 2018

Micah Slade Evans, age 25, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly February 8, 2018 due to an automobile accident. He is a member of the Baptist faith. He was an employee of Bailey Manufacturing. Micah was preceded in death by grandmother Vickie Evans and “Pops” Rich Ellison. He is survived by: loving mother Tonja Ellison (step-father, Chuck); father Michael Evans; brother...

Feb 7, 2018

COX, SUSIE DUNSMORE, 72, went home to her Heavenly Father Wednesday, February 7, 2018. Preceded in death by her father & mother, Rev. Lonnie & Hattie Dunsmore, step-mother, Bobbie Dunsmore; husband, Charlie Cox, daughter, Angela Pressnell; brothers, Glen, Greg Dunsmore & Mike Beeler, sister, Helen Cupp. Survived by daughter, Trish Price, brothers, Loy, Vern, Bob, James, Ray Dunsmore, sisters Velma...

Feb 6, 2018

Sharron Winkle Fox, age 75, of Knoxville, passed away February 5, 2018 at her home. Loving and devoted mother, wife, grandmother; she attended church at Fellowship Church and was of the baptist faith. She was the owner of Rocky Hill Beauty Salon for almost 50 years. She was an Outstanding Individual of the Rocky Hill community in West Knoxville for...

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Feb 3, 2018

Kathern “Kathy” Czarina Bolin Collins was born September 29, 1969 to her mother, Evelina Cannon Mize, and her father Farnum “Coot” Bolin and left this earth February 3, 2018. Her father, mother and stepfather, Charles Mize, preceded her in death. She leaves behind her husband of 22 years, Alvin Collins, Sr, and their children, whom she adored, Alvin Jr. (Brittany),...

Feb 3, 2018

Timothy James Hertzel, age 56, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on February 3, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. Tim graduated with his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from the University of Tennessee and had a 29 year career with the Department of Energy. Tim’s love of the Tennessee Volunteers and the Lady Vols continued throughout his life until the...

Feb 2, 2018

Rita Edgerton Roth passed away February 2, 2018 after a courageous 9 year battle with cancer. Rita loved the beach, the Washington Redskins and UT football and basketball. She loved her husband, children and grandchildren above all. Preceded in death by parents J.T. Edgerton and Hattie Edgerton; mother-in-law Carol Larson; and special friend Connie Kennedy. Left to cherish her memory...

Feb 2, 2018

Mary Lynn Tudor Martin Champion, age 81 of Clinton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. Mary Lynn was a very active member of Second Baptist Church in Clinton and especially loved her Sunday school class the Agape class. She was also active in the Joy Group. She loved going out to eat and...

Feb 2, 2018

Gaines Sterling Arnold, born May 24, 1926 in Powell Station, Tennessee to Frank and Lodusky Kitts Arnold. He was a member of Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church until its closing. He was a World War II veteran, who served in the Army (Germany, France, Belgium). He worked for Unisys Corporation (Burroughs) for 30 years, then ORNL for 10 years. He...

Feb 1, 2018

Jennifer Leigh Martin-Slaninka, age 41, of Knoxville, went to be with her Daddy in Heaven. She was highly loved by everyone she ever met. Jennifer was preceded by father Don Martin and father-in-law Don Slaninka. She is survived by devoted husband of 10 years Rudy Slaninka, daughter Casey, mother Carol Martin, brother Christopher and wife Laura, brother-in-laws: Don and Will;...

Jan 31, 2018

Jack Donald Davis, age 87, of Knoxville, TN, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 31st, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 13th, 1930 in Allons, TN, to the late Chester and Lora Kerr Davis. He was a longtime member of Arlington Church of Christ and retired in 1984 from Flowers Baking Company. He is survived...

Jan 31, 2018

Joyce Faye Gibson Thomas, age 73, of Knoxville, TN, received her wings on Wednesday, January 31st, 2018 to join her parents James A. and Lula Pearl Loveday Gibson in heaven. She is survived by husband Fred Thomas, daughters Kattie Childs, Gwen Newman, Tammy Sanders and Vanessa Thomas, 10 grandchildren Freddie, Preston, Corey, Joycelyn, “T.J.”, Sharon, Paige, Amber, Thomas and Janessa,...

Jan 30, 2018

Jennifer Palmer Brooks, age 48, of Knoxville passed away January 30, 2018 due to complications of the flu and pneumonia. Jennifer was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church. She was a master barber for over 20 years. Preceded in death by her daddy John E. Palmer Sr.; grandparents Ed and Elizabeth Palmer, Roy and Francis Ellis Bowerman. Survivors include...

Jan 30, 2018