Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Jack Allen Merritt
May 4, 2017
Jack Allen Merritt, of Halls Crossroads, Tenn., age 76, passed away to join friends and family in Heaven on Thursday at 10:15pm at Halls Tennova Hospice. He was a 32nd Degree Mason of the Burlington Lodge #763 , member and brother in good standing for 51 years, F&AM, Knoxville Scottish Rite, Bodies Ancient and Accepted Freemasons, Member and Brother of...
James Russell Mattson
May 3, 2017
James Russell Mattson, age 56 of Knoxville, went to be with his Lord Jesus on Wednesday May 3, 2017. He is survived by wife, Gala Ross Mattson; children, James O. Mattson, Sara L. Mattson & Bubba, and Shawn Mattson; grandchildren Danielle, CJ, and Abby; sister, Sara Skinner; brother Franklin Reece; and foster parents Alvin Gregg and Robert Suefert. The family...
Priscilla Aileen Harrison
May 2, 2017
Priscilla Aileen "Sandi" Harrison, age 66 of Knoxville, passed away May 2, 2017. Beloved mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all who knew her, she is preceded in death by parents Lester and Billie Covington, brother Mike Stringfield and grandson Nathan Moore. She is survived by husband Jim Harrison, sons Donny Moore, James, Matthew, daughter Polly Harrison, grandchildren Joshua,...
Vaunee Fortner Thomas
May 2, 2017
Vaunee Fortner Thomas, born November 6, 1927, age 89, went to be with the Lord May 2, 2017. She was a beloved mother and grandmother “Nanny.” She was a member of Faithway Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, J.E. and Kate Violette; husband, Rev. Lewis Fortner, WWII Veteran; daughter, Kathy Lewis. Survived by sons: Steve (Sandi) Fortner and Keith...
Cindy Phillips Krantz
May 2, 2017
Cindy Phillips Krantz, age 51, passed away May 2, 2017. She was of the Baptist faith. She had worked as an Assistant Manager for Dollar General for ten years. Her life was dedicated to the care of her children. Cindy was preceded in death by father, Jim Phillips; and husband , Barry Krantz. She is survived by son, Blake Krantz;...
Geneva Etherton Strange
Apr 30, 2017
Geneva Etherton Strange, age 95, of Maryville and formerly of the Dante community in Knoxville passed away on Sunday, April 30th, 2017 at Asbury Place, Maryville. She was born August 24th, 1921 in Sevierville to the late Arthur and Dora Moon Etherton. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Alger Strange. Mrs. Strange was a longtime member of Dante United Methodist...
Brenda Spears Easterday
Apr 30, 2017
Brenda F. Spears Easterday, 72 of Knoxville passed away quietly at home surrounded with her girls on Sunday, April 30, 2017. Brenda was of the Baptist Faith. She loved gardening, spending time outdoors poolside, and had a great love for animals. She was a loving wife to her best friend and husband Frank, a loving mother to her daughters and...
Buddy Ray Wilkerson
Apr 30, 2017
Buddy Ray Wilkerson, 77, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 30, 2017. Buddy’s strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, and friends made him the man we will always remember and cherish. Buddy was a member of Dante Church of God in Knoxville, TN. Buddy was born on November...
Marie Gillespie
Apr 29, 2017
Marie Gillespie, age 71, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 29, 2017. She was born on December 23, 1945 to the late Frank & Louise Brock. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death...
James Henry Strange, Jr.
Apr 29, 2017
James Henry Strange, age 75, of Knoxville, passed away April 29, 2017. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church and retired after 40 plus years of service from Southern Railway. He was a veteran of the US Army during the Vietnam era. He was preceded in death by his parents, James & Marie Strange. He is survived by his...
Michael K. Messer
Apr 29, 2017
Michael K. Messer age 78 of Knoxville loving husband, father, brother, papaw, and friend entered the gates of Glory on April 29, 2017. He was a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church. Survived by his wife Barbara K. Gregory-Messer; children Michael Scott Messer and Shari Lynn Messer (Randy Miller); sister Jerrye Green and husband Al; stepchildren, Kurt Gregory (Connie...
Mae Lee Collins
Apr 28, 2017
Katherine Mae Lee Collins, age 79, of Corryton, entered Heaven’s gates on April 28, 2017 to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a member of Heavenly View Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Emma Lee; husband, James Collins; son, Dale Collins; sisters, Laura Arnwine, Virgie Crawford, and Marie Smith. She...
Elizabeth Lumbert
Apr 27, 2017
Remell Elizabeth Lumbert of Heiskell, born March 22, 1931 in Loyston, TN, passed away April 27th at home from complications from a Stroke in February. She was retired from Anderson County Schools after working as a Teacher’s Aide at DARC and Andersonville Elementary schools. She was the daughter of the late John A. Mitchell and Stella B. Mitchell. Also, preceding...
Carol Jean Hackworth
Apr 26, 2017
Carol J. Hackworth, 72 of Knoxville went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Carol enjoyed giving to others, it brought such joy to her life and a smile to her face. She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Marie Locher Winstead; a brother Butch Winstead; sister, Pat Winstead; special granddaughter, Kelly Strong...
Roy Lee Mcelroy
Apr 26, 2017
Roy Lee McElroy, 97 of Knoxville went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Roy was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. He was a United States Army Veteran who served during WWII. He was a member of The Shriners of North America. He retired from the railroad. Roy will be remembered as a loving...
David Michael William O'Dell
Apr 26, 2017
David Michael William O’Dell born April 22, 2017 moved on from this life on April 26, 2017. He was preceded in death by grandparents: Richard and Marie Kemmler, David Roberts, Ann O’Dell; and many other loving relatives. He is survived by parents Amanda Kemmler and Michael Littlejohn; and several Aunts, Uncles, and cousins. The family will receive friends from 2-4pm...
William Ray Houser
Apr 25, 2017
William Ray Houser, 79, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly April 25th. He was a current member of Asbury UMC and previously of Lincoln Park UMC. One of his favorite activities was singing in the church choir. Ray retired from KUB, after 46 years, where he was referred to as “Father Time” by many of his colleagues. He also retired from...
Douglas Hobert Oaks
Apr 24, 2017
Douglas Hobert Oaks, 64, of Knoxville, went to be with his heavenly father on April 24, 2017. Doug was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was a United States Army Veteran and reservist. He was an usher at Ridgeview Baptist Church where he loved and served the Lord. He was preceded in death by his mother, Icie...
Charles E. Lee
Apr 24, 2017
Charles E. Lee, born November 16, 1927, passed away April 24, 2017. Preceded in death by wife, Barbara and son, Stewart. Charles proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII on the USS Ajax. Survived by daughter, Linda (Tom) Pressley; sons, Steve (Pat) Lee and Sterling Lee; grandchildren, Aresia Jones, Robbin Majors, Heather Lee, Ashley Quesenberry, Randy...
Phyllis Marie (Wolfenbarger) West
Apr 23, 2017
Phyllis Marie (Wolfenbarger) West, age 76, of Knoxville, went home to be with her Savior and reunited with her husband and love of her life, Wilburn West, with family by her side, on Sunday, April 23, 2017. Marie was born July 21, 1940, daughter of the late Rev. Sam and Pauline Wolfenbarger. She was married to Wilburn for 58 years...
