Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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...
Margaret I. Brooks
Jul 25, 2016
Margaret I. Brooks, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, age 74, of Corryton, passed away on Monday, July 25th, 2016 at home. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by parents, Maynard and Eva Coffman, brother, Ledford Coffman, and granddaughter Tagen Brooks. She is survived by husband, John Brooks, children, Eddie Brooks, and girlfriend Michelle Burchfield, and Shelia...
Gareth Palmer Monroe
Jul 25, 2016
Gareth Palmer Monroe, age 89 of Washburn, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 25, 2016. He was 50 year 32nd Scottish Rite Mason, and a 65 year Member of Masters Lodge #244. He was a lifelong member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City. He served his country in the Navy during WWII. Survived by loving wife...
Anna Ruth Mowery
Jul 22, 2016
Anna Ruth Mowery, of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, July 22nd, 2016. She was a graduate of Central High School, Class of 1956. Preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Don Mowery, parents, Charles and Emma Galyon, 1 sister and 10 brothers. She is survived by her children; Cheryl (Toby) Bishop, Melissa Sharp, Michelle Mowery, Scott (Tobie) Mowery,...
Robert "Bobby" Huddleston
Jul 22, 2016
Robert “Bobby” Allen Huddleston, age 66, departed this life July 22, 2016 at Palmetto General Hospital in Miami, Florida. Bobby graduated from Karns High School, Class of 1968. Upon graduating he entered the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He served one tour during which he attained the rank of Sergeant, E-4. He loved woodworking, scuba diving, and...
Nelafa C. Wright
Jul 20, 2016
Nelafa C. Wright, age 85, of Halls Crossroads, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016. She was a retired Beautician for twenty-five years and a member of Clinch Valley Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of Andersonville for fifty-seven years, and a Worthy Matron in 1958. Preceded in death by husband, Glenn W. Wright; parents, Grace and Curtis Bullock, Sr.; brothers,...
Ken Maynard Weaver
Jul 19, 2016
Ken Maynard Weaver, Sr., age 80, was born September 8, 1935 in Knoxville, TN. He passed away due to complications of dementia on July 19, 2016 while surrounded by his loved ones at Tennova North Knox Medical Center. Ken was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by parents Joseph Richard Weaver and Lockie Laura...
W.L. (Tom) Corum
Jul 18, 2016
W.L. (Tom) Corum, age 84, father of 3, grandfather of 8, and great-grandfather of 2, passed away Monday, July 18, 2016. He was a member of Faithway Baptist Church in Halls Crossroads for 20 years. He retired from General Motors in Speedway, Indiana after 37 ½ years, was an avid bowler for many years, and was a 60 year member...
Paul Allen Reynolds
Jul 18, 2016
Paul Allen Reynolds, of Townsend, passed away peacefully July 18, 2016 at home. Born September 22, 1938, Paul was a member of First Lutheran Church of Knoxville and worked as a civil engineer. He was the former owner of Phoenix Construction Company. He also served as City Commissioner and Vice Mayor of Townsend, TN. Paul was the survivor of a...
Stiner M. Lewis
Jul 18, 2016
Stiner M. Lewis, age 90, of Powell, Tennessee, passed away Monday, July 18, 2016. He attended Grace Baptist Church. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served in WWII. He was a man of faith who earned his eternal wings. Preceded in death by parents and siblings. Survived by wife, Sue Lewis; daughters, Tamra Richardson and Melody...
Deborah Ann "Debbie" Lawson
Jul 17, 2016
Deborah Ann Lawson, age 63, was called home on July 17, 2016 to be with her mother and father. She was a member of Ridgedale Baptist Church. Debbie retired from Knox County Schools after many years of service in the Special Education classroom at Amherst Elementary School. She had a great love of flowers, sunflowers being her favorite. Following her...
Dorothy Dean Demarcus
Jul 15, 2016
Dorothy Dean Gray DeMarcus, age 90, passed away July 15, 2016. She was a member of Byrams Fork Baptist Church. She was friendly, outgoing, loved children and cats. Preceded in death by parents Alonzo and Nora Gray; husband Obern DeMarcus; sisters Mattie Fraker and Mary Rimmer; Brothers Clarence Gray and Rev. Clyde Gray. Survived by children Charlotte Smith (Junior), Sherry...
Jewel Jean Claiborne
Jul 14, 2016
Jewel Claiborne finished her journey on earth to continue in heaven on July 14th. She was a devoted mother and friend to many. Preceded in death by her parents Everette and Maggie Brantley, brother Paul Brantley, children Christopher and Mark Claiborne, and grandchild Scotty Claiborne. She is Survived by the father of her children Paul Claiborne, daughters and sons-in-law Pam...
Edith A. Tindell Turner
Jul 13, 2016
Edith A. Tindell Turner of Corryton, TN went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at the age of 94. Born April 4, 1922, Edith professed faith in Christ at an early age. She was a member of Emory Valley Baptist Church and was organist for 15 years at Clear Branch Baptist Church. After retiring from...
Trula Bailey
Jul 11, 2016
Trula May Bailey, age 78, of Knoxville, passed away July 11, 2016 at home. She was preceded in death by son, Carl Ellis Page; mother and step-father, Elise Page and Charlie Straight. She is survived by husband, Walter F. Bailey; step-children, Karen Tipton and husband Jerry, Kathy Lawson and husband Terry, and Ricky Bailey; sister, Dorothy Reed; half-brother, Steve Brown;...
Bobbie Jean Kelly
Jul 10, 2016
Bobbie Jean Kelly, age 82, passed away July 10, 2016. She was a 1952 graduate of Knox Central High School and 1954 graduate of Knox Business School and was retired from Lockheed-Martin. She was preceded in death by first husband, Robert Eugene Bohanan; second husband, Donald Kirtland; mother, Sarah Elizabeth Eaves; father, Archibald Kelly; half-brother, Pat Michael Eaves. She is...
Brandy Danielle Lowery
Jul 9, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Betty Corrine Smart
Jul 7, 2016
Betty Corrine Clowers Smart, age 83, passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer, on July 7th, 2016 at UT Medical Center with her family by her side. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Betty was a member of Inskip Baptist Church. She was a strong and sweet soul with a fiesty personality and an...
