Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
John Arlin Wells
Jan 7, 2018
John “Johnny” Arlin Wells, age 73, passed away January 7, 2018. He was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church. He was a carpenter and an avid hunter and fisher. Survived by children Wendy Ball and John Michael Wells; brother Tim Wells (Becky); special cousin Don (Judy) Matthews; grandchildren Ryan, Bret, Seth, Cory, Trevor, Tristin, and Tanner; great-grandchildren Cody, Jakob, and...
Margie King
Jan 7, 2018
Margie G. King of Knoxville passed away Jan. 7, 2018. Preceded in death by husband Rush M. King I and oldest daughter Cindy Epps. Survived by children Melissa King Lonas, Deborah King Sullivan, Rebecca King Duff, Rush King II, and Scott King; grandchildren Eddy Epps, David Epps, Jason Epps, Dana Sullivan Hood, Kelly Sullivan Pitts, Timothy Warwick Jr, Amy Warwick...
Carol Chappell
Jan 7, 2018
Carol Chappell, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Sunday January 7th, 2018 at Physician’s Regional Medical Center. She was a long time devoted member of Old Beverly Baptist Church. Originally from Hoxie, Arkansas, Carol moved to the Knoxville area after high school during WWII and did work involved with the Manhattan Project at Oak Ridge. Carol was a loving wife...
Mary Frances Wallace
Jan 6, 2018
Mary Frances Wallace, age 92, born March 22, 1925, passed away January 6, 2018 at her home in Corryton. She was a member of Faith Freewill Baptist Church. Mary retired from St. Mary’s Hospital after 27 years of dedicated service. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Vestal Joe Gass; second husband, Fred Wallace; son, Jimmy Gass; parents,...
Jerry "Mikey" Massengill
Jan 6, 2018
Jerry (Mikey) Massengill, went to be with The Lord January 6, 2018. He was preceded by father Earl Massengill, and brothers: Dennis Massengill and Wayne Massengill. Mikey is survived by mother Alma Jean Massengill, brother Johnny Massengill, brother Red Massengill, sister Cheryl Pace “David”, sister Jeannie Cooper “Mike”, brother Jimmy Massengill, and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive...
Ferdinand Anton Hall
Jan 6, 2018
Ferd Hall lived a full and blessed life, loving God and family above all else. Known as a positive, intelligent, and gentle man, he enjoyed a wonderful marriage to Marie for nearly 58 years. They embraced their Catholic faith together, and Ferd longed to join Marie in heaven, as she predeceased him in 2011. Their marriage was an exceptional example...
Todd Christian Scott Gillen
Jan 5, 2018
Todd Christian Scott Gillen, age 20, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Friday, January 5th, 2018. He was born on May 11th, 1997 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Todd loves God and his family above all else. He was a wonderful father who adored his children and was always there for people when they needed him. He was preceded in death by...
Anthony Raymond Clem
Jan 5, 2018
Anthony (Tony) R. Clem, age 35, of Knoxville passed away Friday January 5th, 2018. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He is preceded in death by mother Candy Clem. He is survived by son Macksum Clem, father Neil Clem, brother Brett Clem, Aunt Pam Hill Moyers, and several nieces and nephews. Receiving of Friends will be at...
Brandon Ray Graves
Jan 4, 2018
Brandon Graves, age 33, went to be with the Lord Thursday January 4th, 2018. He is preceded in death by parents Bobby Ray Graves and Margaret Rochester, and also grandfather Albert Hammack. He is survived by life partner Gary Beal, brother Bobby Graves Jr., aunt Louise Huling, and other loved ones. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 9th,...
N. Patrick Riddle
Jan 4, 2018
N. Patrick Riddle, age 66, of Corryton passed away January 4, 2018. He was of the Baptist faith. Patrick served in the Vietnam War with the U.S. Navy. He is a retired professor from Pellissippi State Community College. Patrick is preceded in death by mother and father, Lois and Norman Riddle. He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Riddle;...
Robert (Rl) Lee White
Jan 4, 2018
Robert Lee White (RL) – May 28th 1937 – January 4th 2018 . Founder of R&W Supply and member of Callahan Road Baptist Church. He loved his family with no limits, was an avid golfer at Whittle Springs & Knoxville Municipal Golf Courses, loved to laugh and sing and was always quick with a joke or one of his many...
Myra L. White
Jan 3, 2018
Myra L. White, age 58 of Luttrell, went to be with the Lord Wednesday January 3, 2018. She was an amazingly loving, caring and beautiful person inside and out. There are not enough words to describe how much she meant to so many people, especially her daughter. Preceded in death by parents Faye and Ed Collett. Survived by husband Joe...
L. Vonzo "Von" Rodgers
Jan 2, 2018
L. Vonzo “Von” Rodgers, age 78, of Heiskell, TN passed away on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018. He was a United States Navy Veteran and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by wife of 35 years, Rebecca Phillips Rodgers, parents Caney and Icie Moreland Rodgers, and siblings Herman, Walter, Frank Rodgers and Leta Harbin. He is survived by...
Victor Lee Childress
Jan 2, 2018
Victor Lee Childress, age 63 of Halls, passed away on Tuesday January 2, after a long battle with cancer. He was born and raised in Halls, TN and attended Halls High School. Vic was a devoted husband and son, who enjoyed many different hobbies. He was a fabulous cook and an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed raising animals of all kinds,...
Eddie Earl Phibbs
Dec 30, 2017
Eddie Earl Phibbs, age 70, of Andersonville went to be with the Lord on December 30, 2017 after a brave battle with cancer. He was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church where he was a Sunday School teacher. He was a retired Drafting Engineer who loved antique cars and frequented many car shows with his friends. He was preceded...
Jean Fender
Dec 30, 2017
Jean Fender, age 85, passed away December 30, 2017. She retired from Joliet Terrace Nursing Home. Preceded in death by parents Raymond and Edith Dippold; brother and sister-in-law Arkel and Dorothy Dippold; and son-in-law Don Cole Jr. Left to cherish her memory are children Jim (Janet) Fender and Diane (Rob) Payton; granddaughters Kristen Cole and Laurie Cole; and several nieces...
Cleo Bradley Capps
Dec 29, 2017
Cleo Bradley Capps, age 86, of Powell, went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2017. She was a member of Beaverdale Baptist Church. She has attended Sharon Baptist Church for the last 18 years. She worked at Standard Knitting Mill for 34 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude & Roxie Bradley and brother, Glenn...
Joyce Rosalind Eve
Dec 28, 2017
Joyce Rosalind Eve, age 76, of Maryville, TN, formerly of Knoxville, TN, passed away on December 28th, 2017. She retired from Food City in Fountain City after many years of dedicated service. She was preceded in death by parents, Andy & Ella Gardner; brothers, Robert Gardner, Harold Gardner, and Joseph Bitton Gardner; sisters, Aileen Mayfield and Jo Ann Green. She...
Steve Geames
Dec 28, 2017
Richard Steven “Steve” Geames, age 63, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Thursday, December 28th, 2017, after putting up a hard fight against cancer. He was born November, 24th 1954 in Knoxville, TN and graduated from Gibbs High School in 1972. Steve was a beloved father, an Army Veteran, and most importantly a follower of our Lord and Savior. Steve...
Olen "O.T." Wood, Sr.
Dec 27, 2017
Olen “O.T.” Trent Wood, Sr., age 96, of Fountain City, TN, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 27th, 2017. He was born March 30th, 1921 to the late Bruce and Ada York Wood. He was a long standing and faithful member of Temple Baptist Church, was a United States Army Veteran who served during World...
