Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Georgetta E. Harrell
Dec 20, 2016
Georgetta E. Harrell, age 96, of Knoxville passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016. She was baptized in 2015 at the age of 94 at the First Apostolic Church in Knoxville. She retired from Knoxville Scenic Studio. She loved flowers, enjoyed gardening, and was an excellent seamstress. Preceded in death by husband, Barton Harrell, II; son, Barton Harrell, III; parents, Will...
Gerald "Jerry" Webb Robbins
Dec 19, 2016
Gerald “Jerry” Webb Robbins, age 51, of Powell, passed away December 19, 2016. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Powell. Preceded in death by father, Webb Robbins and sister, Leslee Preece. Survived by son, Valus Robbins; mother, Joyce Robbins; sister, Lara Kajs; brother, Jeff (Tammy) Robbins; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. The family will receive...
Cora Cooper Murrell
Dec 18, 2016
Cora Cooper Murrell, of Knoxville, at the incredible age of 95, got the heavenly call she had been waiting for on Sunday morning, December 18th, 2016. She would always say “I don’t know why God is leaving me here, but He will call for me when He is ready.” She was blessed to live a long, healthy life. She enjoyed...
Robert Leland Covington
Dec 18, 2016
Robert Leland Covington, age 73, of Kingsport, formerly of Knoxville, went home to be with Jesus Christ on Sunday, December 18th, 2016. Roman 8: 38-39 “For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate...
Mary Frances Ramsey
Dec 17, 2016
Mary Frances Ramsey, age 71, wife of Frankie Eddie Ramsey, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on December 17, 2016. She was preceded in death by Paul Willard Stafford, Mary Nell Shroth; sister, Katherine Paulette Turner; brother, James Edward Stafford, and son William Kenneth Fox, Jr. Left to cherish her memory are brothers, Charles LeRoy Stafford and Stephen...
Bobbie Elizabeth Mason
Dec 16, 2016
Bobbie Elizabeth Mason, age 92, of Knoxville died on December 16, 2016. She was a member of Smithwood Baptist Church and was a retired bookkeeper. She was preceded in death by parents James and Alice Mason, brothers Jack Mason and John Mason, niece Janice Greene. She is survived by sister Jamie McFalls, brother Charles Mason, nieces and nephews Alicia Taylor,...
James Richard Mccurry
Dec 16, 2016
James Richard McCurry, age 67, departed this life on December 16, 2016, at UAB Hospital where he received a heart transplant in 1996. A U.S. Air Force veteran, he was born in Knoxville and lived 25 years in Michigan before returning to Tennessee to be a small business owner for 20 years. He was a private pilot who loved nature,...
Marion Frances Sutton
Dec 16, 2016
SUTTON, Marion Frances Went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 16, 2016 at Baptist Health Care Center, Lenoir City, TN. Born in Halls (Knox Co) August 2, 1926 to Ida (Blazier) Heath and Everette “E.H.” Heath. To this union were born seven children; five girls and two boys. Marion was the eldest. Preceded in death by her parents,...
Barry Britton
Dec 16, 2016
Lt. Col Barry Britton Sr, of Powell, TN, passed away at home on Friday, December 16, 2016 surrounded by his family. Barry graduated the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1970. He then received a commission in the United States Air Force where he served his country for 22 years. Barry served as a Staff Development Engineering Manager,...
Verna Covington Miller
Dec 15, 2016
Verna Jakwanna Covington Miller, age 71, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 15th, 2016. She was a United States Army Veteran, member of Callahan Road Baptist Church, and founder of Home Base Empowerment. She loved the Lord, spending time with her family and friends, traveling, motorcycles, and singing. She was preceded in death by husband,...
Geraldine Hansard
Dec 15, 2016
Geraldine Hansard, age 72, of Halls Crossroads, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Cliff and Maggie Wilkerson; six sisters; and three brothers. Survived by husband, Jack Hansard; sons, Robert and Erica Hansard, James and Maria Hansard; daughter, Sandy and Rodney Spangler; grandchildren, Ashley Harrell, Jacob Hansard, Anna...
Dennis Allen Cox
Dec 13, 2016
Dennis Allen Cox, age 71 took his final ride into heaven December 13, 2016. He loved his family and his love for cars was a close second. Preceded in death by parents Curtis and Darlene Cox and other loved ones. Survived by son Tim and wife Debbie Cox; daughter Kristi Cox Schorr and husband Rob; grandchildren Cassie Cox, Chaz Cox,...
Patricia Ann Poling
Dec 13, 2016
Patricia Ann Sayne Huskey Poling, age 69, of Greenback, TN passed away December 13,2016. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church in Greenback. She was also a former member of the International Order of the Rainbow Girls and the Eastern Star. She was a very kind and giving woman who was very strong in her faith. Preceded in death...
Roger Earl Viles
Dec 13, 2016
Roger Earl Viles, age 67, passed away Tuesday peacefully at home after 2 and a half year battle with ALS. He was a member of Freedom Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Preceded in death by parents Thomas and Bessie Viles; brother Billy Joe. Survived by wife of 41 years Coda Viles; daughters Trina Viles and...
Imogene Mouser
Dec 12, 2016
Imogene Mouser, age 92, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away December 12th, 2016. She was a long time member of Graveston Baptist Church, volunteer at St. Mary’s Medical Center, a member of The Red Hat Club, and a member of St. Mary’s “I Can’ t Believe It’s A Band Band”. Proceeded in death by husband of 57 years James Benton Mouser,...
Joyce Mize Burnett
Dec 12, 2016
Joyce Burnette, age 69, of Knoxville, passed away December 12, 2016. She was of the Baptist Faith. Receiving of Friends will be held 5-7 pm Wednesday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel, funeral services will follow at 7 pm. Family and friends will meet Thursday at 10:45 am at Lynnhurst Cemetery for interment at 11 am. Online condolences may...
Dallas Idell Hodges
Dec 11, 2016
Dallas Idell Hodges, age 80, of Knoxville, was born February 7, 1936 and passed away December 11, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mabel Hodges; father, Hobert Hodges; brother, Bill Lewis; sister, Maxine Hunley; and mother-in-law, Stella Gray. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Loretta Hodges; daughters, Patricia Williams, Becky (Mike) Bell, Kathy...
Johnny Ray Arwood
Dec 11, 2016
Johnny Ray Arwood, age 72, passed away December 11, 2016. He never met a stranger and will be lovingly remembered for his warmth and wit. Preceded in death are parents, Hubert and Grace Arwood; sister Jean; brothers Bobby, Bill and Donnie; father-in-law James. Survived by wife Llana Maria Arwood; children Darryl, Matthew, Isabella, Mark and Michael; grandchildren, Isaiah, Jalin, Haylee,...
Shirley Kelley
Dec 10, 2016
Shirley Kelley, age 77, of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016. She was a member of Alice Bell Baptist Church and was retired from Tennessee Cancer Specialists after 20+ years of service. She was preceded in death by husband, James Kelley; parents, William & Evelyn Copeland; sister, Sue Drummer; brothers, Billy, Jimmy, and Johnny Copeland. She is survived by...
Wilburn Ray West
Dec 9, 2016
Wilburn Ray West, Sr., age 77, of Heiskell, went Home to be with the Lord Friday, December 9, 2016. Member of Raccoon Valley Church of God. He worked at White Stores for 15 years and then retired from Y-12 as a security guard after 25 years of service. He was an avid gardener, and also enjoyed cutting wood. He loved...
