Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Fred Zedrick Waddell
Aug 9, 2016
Fred Z. Waddell Sr., age 87, of Knoxville, passed away August 9, 2016. He was a 32nd degree Mason and member of the Halls Lodge and member of Bethel Baptist Church in Corryton. He was a longtime home builder and contractor. Survivors: sons, Fred Z. Waddell Jr., Kenneth Ray Waddell and Johnny Waddell. Daughter, April D. Marcum. Step-daughter, Karla S....
Johnny Ray Clowers
Aug 9, 2016
Johnny R. Clowers, Sr., age 58 of Powell, passed away at UT Hospital on August 9, 2016. He is survived his wife of 34 years, Debra Clowers; mother, Rosie Clowers; children, Billy, Amy, Valarie, Johnny, Jr., Jason, Virginia and Roberta; 3 sisters; 18 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and host of extended family and dear friends. Family and friends will...
Grovette Hubbs Taylor
Aug 8, 2016
Grovette Taylor, age 92, of Knoxville, passed away August 8, 2016. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by husband Raymond Taylor; sons Gary and Thomas Taylor; daughters Jewel and Lisa; Survived by daughter Deloris Wright; sister and brothers-in-law Faye and Kenneth Legg and Doris and Walter Witt; host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; Family and friends will...
Bobby Lane Johnson
Aug 6, 2016
Bobby Lane Johnson, age 54, of Knoxville, passed away on August 6, 2016. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a very special person who always had a smile on his face and touched a lot of people’s lives. He will be missed dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Elizabeth Johnson; brother, Kenneth Johnson;...
Jewel Evelyn Ault
Aug 5, 2016
Jewel Ault, age 91, of Knoxville, passed away August 5, 2016 at NHC of Knoxville. She was a member of Inskip Baptist Church. Jewel was a devoted mother, wife, and homemaker. She was also a member of the Order of the Amaranth, achieving the position of Royal Matron. She was preceded in death by her husband Ray Ault, son Tommy...
George R. Duncan
Aug 5, 2016
George R. Duncan, age 90, born Christmas Day, 1925 to Charles M. and Delsie McMillan Duncan, went to be with the Lord August 5, 2016. A World War II veteran, he served as a B-24 ball turret gunner in the 13th Air Force. George was a faithful member of Faithway Baptist Church where he taught the men’s Sunday School class...
Joyce Hope Carnes
Aug 5, 2016
Joyce Hope Carnes, age 86, of Knoxville, passed away August 5, 2016. She was a member of Norwood Baptist Church. Joyce was a spiritual woman with a kind and gentle soul. She was a precious mother, grandmother and sister who will be deeply missed. Preceded in death by husband, Wayne C. Carnes; parents, William Henry and Emma Lee Large; 3...
Ada Weaver Townsend
Aug 5, 2016
Ada Weaver Townsend, age 73, of Oak Ridge, passed away Friday August 5, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. Preceded in death by parents Theodopolis and Ethel Weaver; siblings David Floyd, Howard Weaver, Dulia Taylor, and Carl Weaver. Survived by children Robert (Jaclyn) McDonald, Rita Brown, Paul (Cindy) Farmer, Missy...
Daryl Eugene Clark
Aug 4, 2016
Daryl E. Clark, age 88, long time resident of Fountain City and 1946 Central High graduate, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2016 after spending the day visiting with family and friends. He was a devoted husband to Betty for 68 years. Daryl was a local home builder for 45 years. He coached baseball and basketball at Fountain City Recreation...
Trena Yyvonne Brewer Hammer
Aug 4, 2016
Trena Yyvonne Hammer, age 53, of Knoxville passed away Thursday morning, August 4, 2016. She was born April 12, 1963 and was born again at 11 years old. She was a member of Covenant Community Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Dedrick Brewer; and grandparents, Clarence and Ethel Livesay, and Tipton and Edith Brewer. Survivors include her...
Doyle "Wayne" Nicely
Aug 3, 2016
Doyle “Wayne” Nicely, Jr., age 41, passed away August 3, 2016. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother who will be forever missed and never forgotten. Preceded in death by father, Doyle W. Nicely, Sr. Survived by wife, Cynthia Nicely; children, Kayla, Courtney, and Colby; granddaughter, Brooklynn; mother, Deborah Nicely; sister,...
Michael Steven Dills
Aug 2, 2016
Michael Steven “Tree” Dills, age 50, of Knoxville, passed away August 2, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Robert & Johnnie Dills and brother, James Dills. Survivors: son, Jotham Dills. Special friend, Joyce Lee. Brothers & sisters: Patsy (Raleigh) May, Diane (Gene) Nichols, Oscar Dills, Mary (Sonny) Dodrill, Judy Jones, Ronnie (Wanda) Dills, and Scottie (Rhonda) Dills and several cousins...
Debra Jean Castleberry
Aug 2, 2016
Debra Jean Castleberry, age 63 of Clinton, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly at home August 2, 2016. She was a lifelong member of Solway Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Dorothy Castleberry. Survived by daughter, Hope O’Brien; brother Steve Castleberry and wife Treva; niece and nephew, Nicole Morrell and Chris Castleberry. In lieu...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Lynn Tallent
Aug 1, 2016
Jeffrey “Jeff” Lynn Tallent, age 49, of Powell, passed away on Monday, August 1st, 2016. Jeff was a Holston High School graduate, and detailed automobiles and boats for over 20 years, later owning and operating Tallent’s Custom Detailing, working mainly out of Concord Marina. He is survived by mother, Judy Kidwell Tallent, father, John Tallent, sister, Jennifer (James) Graham, nephew,...
Anna Lee Weaver
Jul 31, 2016
Anna Lee Weaver age 95 of Knoxville passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016, peacefully. She was a member of New Pleasant Gap Baptist Church for 67 years. Preceded in death by husband, Edward Weaver, son, Ronald Edward Weaver, Sr., parents, Fred and Martha Summers, brothers, Verlon, Roscoe, Dillon and Donald Summers, sisters, Lexie Seviers and Hazel Peterson. Survivors, daughter,...
Gary Leeroy Cooper
Jul 30, 2016
Gary Leeroy Cooper, age 67, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016 at his home. Preceded in death by mother, Dollie D. Cooper; father, Guy N. Cooper; daughter, Judy Ann Cooper and many brothers and sisters. Gary leaves behind eight children, Gary Wayne, Joseph Lee, Tammy, Dollie Kay, Gary Allen, Sondra Teanea, Joshua Leeroy and Derrick Lee; grandchildren...
Cline M. Lindsey
Jul 28, 2016
Cline M. Lindsey, age 85, of Halls Crossroads, departed this life for his eternal home on July 28, 2016, from complications of pneumonia. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Halls, and he was retired from Standard Knitting Mills with 40 years of service as a director. Cline was an avid fisherman and loved watching the Vols...
James Grooms Clem
Jul 28, 2016
James Grooms Clem, age 83 passed away peacefully July 28 in Panama City, Florida with his daughter and son-in-law by his side. James was in the last graduating class of Knoxville High School in 1951. He was a retired millwright from many years at Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s X-10 and a proud Cold War Patriot. James came to know Christ...
Tracy Bradley Graves
Jul 27, 2016
Tracy Bradley Graves, age 98, passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side, July 27, 2016. He was a 1938 graduate of Gibbs High School, a member of Fairview Baptist Church and a WWII Army veteran, serving from June 27, 1941 until January 1, 1946. During his time serving our country, he was stationed in The Pacific Theatre, where...
Jason Edward "Bub" Corum
Jul 27, 2016
Jason Edward “Bub” Corum, age 40, of Maynardville, passed away July 27, 2016. He loved old cars, hunting, and fishing. Preceded in death by grandparents, Issac Cupp, Helen Cupp, Roy Corum, Sr., and Barbara Barr. Survived by loving wife, Michelle Corum; children, Collin (Josie) Corum, Kailyn Corum, Issac Corum, Jacob Corum, and Abraham Corum; grandchildren, Hattie Jo Corum and Aliza...
