Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Roderick Finley Creigh
Jan 24, 2017
Creigh, Roderick Finley, age 86 of Powell died peacefully on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Rod’s loving family surrounded him during his journey. Rod retired from BWXT Y-12 in April 2005 after nearly 50 years. Rod retired from the U.S. Military, with 26 years of service. He was a proud Marine and served in the TN Army and Air National Guard’s...
James M. "Jim" Mccarter
Jan 24, 2017
James M. “Jim” McCarter, Sr., of Knoxville, died peacefully in his home after an extended battle with cancer. He will be remembered for his love, generosity, and service. He served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Clamagore (SS-343) and then served his community with the Knoxville Police Department, Knox County Public Defenders Community Law Office, and Knox...
Spencer Earl Robertson
Jan 23, 2017
Spencer Earl Robertson, age 40, of Knoxville went to be with his Heavenly Father and Eternal Home on Monday, January 23, 2017. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his grandparents E.E. and Willie Robertson, Lethan Hamlin and Dewey Stevens. He is survived by his beloved daughter Avery Caroline Robertson; mother Ina Robertson; father Phillip...
Randy Effler
Jan 22, 2017
Randy Effler Sr., age 62, of Knoxville, passed away January 22, 2017. Member of Valley Grove Baptist Church. He was employed at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church for many years and loved to fish and work in the garden. Preceded in death by parents, Maude and Leonard Effler and brother, David Effler. Survivors: wife, Debby Effler. Son and daughter-in-law, Randy and...
Imojene Anderson
Jan 22, 2017
ImoJene Anderson, age 86 of Knoxville, formerly of Johnson City, TN, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 22, 2017 after a long, courageous battle with Dementia. She served her country well as a devoted Registered Nurse for the V.A. Hospital until her retirement in 1995. She had a super witty personality and was a loving and caring...
Andrea Huerta
Jan 21, 2017
Andrea Huerta, of Knoxville, passed away on January 21, 2017 as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. She was born on July 31, 1997 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, the daughter of Jesus and Carolina (Oliva) Huerta. She attended Knox County Schools and graduated from Fulton High School in 2015, where she was adored by staff and...
B. Marie Brewer Seaton
Jan 20, 2017
B. Marie Brewer Seaton, age 85, of Maynardville, went home January 20, 2017. She was of the Baptist faith. She is a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and daughter of the King. Preceded in death by husband, Howard Seaton; parents, C.U. “Jug” and Freda Brewer; son, Jack Seaton; son-in-law, Charles Wampler; several sisters; and one brother. Survived by children, Diane...
Christopher John Quinter
Jan 20, 2017
Christopher John Quinter, age 36, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Friday, January 20, 2017 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born October 23, 1980, in Columbus, Ohio, to George and Judy Quinter. He was a 1999 graduate of Upper Arlington High School. He married Simone Hayes on July 18, 2005, in Knoxville. Chris...
William "Bill" James Captain
Jan 19, 2017
William (Bill) James Captain age 82 of Knoxville passed away after a short illness at Tennova Residential Hospice Center. He is survived by his loving wife Sherry and his 3 daughters Kathi and husband Greg Bradley of Charlotte, NC, Demetra VanWyk of Nevada City, CA, and Angelia Captain Townsend of Knoxville, TN. His four grandchildren Dallas Townsend, Emilie Townsend, Szilas...
Judith Ann Poynter
Jan 16, 2017
Judy Poynter is now present with the Lord. She met her Savior face to face January 16, 2017 at 12:40 am. Judy was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. She is retired from Covenant Health Payroll Department where she was employed for fifty years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Loraine Poynter and Eugene Poynter. Survived by...
Emma Jane Chitwood Hensley
Jan 16, 2017
Emma Jane Chitwood Hensley, age 82, Knoxville, TN passed away the evening of Monday, January 16, 2017 after a five-year battle with breast cancer. Jane was born in LaFollette, TN on October 30, 1934 and graduated from Halls High School in 1952. Jane remained close to her classmates throughout her life. Special thanks to Jim & Judy Marine and Inez...
Rhonda Lee Macklin
Jan 16, 2017
Rhonda Lee Macklin, age 51 of Corryton, TN went home to be with the Lord January 15, 2017 after a lengthy fight with cancer. She was a member of Out Reach Baptist Church and a graduate of Central High School. She was preceded in death by grandparents Mynatt and Minnie Macklin and Fate and Reva Hucklebee; father Harvey Macklin; in-laws...
Carl "Sherlie" Cole
Jan 15, 2017
Carl “Sherlie” Cole, age 87, went to be with the Lord January 15, 2017. He was a member of Glen Oak Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by parents Everett & Rettie Trentham Cole and three siblings. Survivors include children Rick Cole and Wife Donna, Eddie Cole and wife Nancy, and Suzanne Cole Strange and husband James, seven grandchildren,...
Romey Kiser Sharp
Jan 15, 2017
Romey Kiser Sharp, age 95, born January 2, 1922, passed away January 15, 2017 at U.T. Hospital. She was an avid gardener and flower lover. Preceded in death by husband, J.C. Sharp; daughter, Kathryn Juanita Helton; son-in-law, David L. Bailey; parents, Luther and Daisy (Koontz) Kiser; and step-father, Esker Archer. She was one of twelve siblings; brothers, Aubrey, James (Jim),...
William Bryant Humphrey
Jan 15, 2017
William “Bill” Humphrey, age 72, of Knoxville passed away January 15, 2017. He was a member of Grace Covenant Church. He enjoyed traveling and was a huge football fan. Preceded in death by parents Don and Willie Mae Humphrey; brother Kenneth Humphrey; sister Nea Wolfenbarger. Survived by sisters Bettye James and Elizabeth Humphrey; brother Charles Humphrey. Service will be 8pm...
Anna Lee Cameron Underwood
Jan 15, 2017
Anna Lee Cameron Underwood – age 96, Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home and went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 15, 2017. Preceded into Eternal Life by husband and love of her life, John Arnold Underwood; parents, Bert and Ora Cameron; sisters and brothers-in-law Agnes Cameron Watson and Leo Watson, Knoxville; and...
Margaret "Maisie" Bell
Jan 14, 2017
Margaret “Maisie” Bell, age 71 of Spring Hill, TN passed away January 14, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, Jimmy Wayne Bell; father, Orville Lawrence Taylor; mother, Margaret Viola Taylor and sister, Lila Vern Taylor. Maisie was a devoted USMC wife and mother who had 10 years of service with Stihl Incorporated in Virginia Beach, VA. After retiring, she continued...
Thomas Richard Stapf
Jan 13, 2017
Thomas R. Stapf, 71, of Knoxville, peacefully passed away in his home on January 13, 2017. Thom, a Vietnam Navy Veteran, was born in New York on June 12, 1945. Thom is preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Marguerite Stapf, and his brother, Kenny Stapf. He is survived by his two children, Kevin Stapf and Tracy Rees (Dan);...
Walter Halinkowski
Jan 13, 2017
Walter Halinkowski, age 70, formerly of Aurora, CO. passed away January 13, 2017 after a two year battle with lung cancer. Walter was born in Germany and immigrated with his family at the age of five, ultimately settling in Chicago, IL. He attended Taft High School in Chicago prior to enlisting in the USAF in 1967. During his 12 year...
