Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Cassie Ann Daniels
Mar 22, 2016
Cassie Ann Daniels, 35, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on March 22, 2016. She was a wonderful, loving, caring lady and the best mom in the world. She was so beautiful and was always smiling. She was loved by a lot of people and touched a lot of hearts. She will truly be missed. We love you...
Grace Evelyn Nolen
Mar 21, 2016
Grace Evelyn Trotter Nolen, born in Knoxville on August 26, 1923 to Alexander and Maude Trotter, departed this life for her eternal home in glory March 21, 2016. Evelyn was a devoted wife to William (Bill) Felix Nolen, Jr for 30 years until his death in 1980, and mother to three children. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
David Allan Petersen
Mar 21, 2016
David Allan Petersen, age 77, of Knoxville, passed away March 21, 2016, with complications from cancer. Born in Chicago, attended Decatur High School in Decatur, Illinois and Milliken University. He worked in the trucking industry for over 55 years in sales and marketing, most recently for his friends at Fraley and Schilling. David served his country in the Army. He...
Hoyt Gene Bell
Mar 21, 2016
Hoyt Gene Bell, age 78, passed away March 21, 2016. He practiced law for 53 years, and was chairman of the Knox County Election Commission from 1979 to 1991. He was graduate of the Tennessee School for the Blind in Donelson, TN, where he wrote articles for the Tennesseans. He is graduate of the University of Tennessee and the University...
Geraldine "Gerri" Richardson
Mar 20, 2016
Geraldine “Gerri” Richardson, 76, of Indianapolis (Hendricks Co.) IN, passed away peacefully on the 20th of March after a long hard fought battle with cancer. She was born September 15, 1939 to the late Henry Columbus and Belle (Dunaway) Brewer in Harlan County, KY. She married Ronald E. Richardson on September 3, 1976, who survives. Gerri lived in Cincinnati, OH...
James Edward Miller
Mar 20, 2016
James Edward Miller, age 78, went to meet his Heavenly Father on March 20, 2016. He was a member of Riverdale Baptist Church and an employee of K.U.B. for 35 years. Jim also raised cattle about 20 years. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Kennedy & Edith Elizabeth (Mays) Miller. Survivors include wife of 60 years, Barbara...
Myrtle E. West
Mar 19, 2016
Myrtle E. West, age 102, passed away March 19, 2016. She was a present member of Bishopville Baptist Church and was a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church for many years. She was a loving and devoted mother who will be forever loved and greatly missed by her family. Preceded in death by husband, Obie S. West and daughter, Patricia...
Janet Lane Jones
Mar 19, 2016
Janet Jones, age 74, of Knoxville, passed away March 19, 2016. She was retired from Tom’s Foods. Survivors include her husband, Hobert Jones. Special niece, Betty Owen. Sisters-in-law, Charlotte Haviland, Edna Stephens and Sue Jones and close friend Billie Broomfield. Family and friends will meet at Greenwood Cemetery by 1:45pm Wednesday for graveside service at 2pm with Pastor Geoff Mabe...
Terry Waller Looney
Mar 18, 2016
Terry Waller Looney, age 58, passed away March 18, 2016. She was a member of Washington Pike United Methodist Church. She loved her profession and coworkers at the office of Dr. Michael Miller. She was devoted to her family, friends, and the Vols. Preceded in death by mother, Maureen Moore Waller and step mother, Ruth Leonard Waller. She is survived...
Ronald Wayne Clevenger
Mar 18, 2016
Ronald Wayne Clevenger, age 68 of Knoxville, lost his battle with Leukemia March 18, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Airforce, and retired from the TVA. He was a member and deacon of Clear Springs Baptist Church and a Gideon. Preceded in death by parents Bill and Estelle Clevenger; sister, Vivian Irwin. Survived by...
Joseph Lee Flatford
Mar 17, 2016
Joseph Lee Flatford, age 52, passed away March 17, 2016. Joey received Christ at an early age. He was a lover of all sports and was the true definition of a Vol fan. He loved his family and was a friend to everyone he met. He was loved by many for his humor and big heart. Preceded in death by...
Philip K. Proffitt
Mar 16, 2016
Philip K. Proffitt, age 63, passed away March 16, 2016. He was a member of The Church of Christ. He worked as the Build Materials Manager for 40 years at Standard Knitting Mills/Delta Apparel. Preceded in death by father, John Luther Proffitt. Left to cherish his memory are wife of 30 years, Barbara Sue Proffitt; son, Kenneth Proffitt of Sevierville;...
Michael Lee Phillips
Mar 15, 2016
Michael Lee “Critter” Phillips, age 58, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 14th, 2016. Michael was a proud Marine who served his country with honor and distinction. More importantly he was very good son, brother and friend to all he came into contact with and he will be missed by all. He was preceded in death by parents,...
Donald "Donny" Clemons
Mar 14, 2016
Donald “Donny” Clemons, age 74, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on March 14, 2016. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force and retired from Y-12 after 31 years. He was preceded in death by his father, John E. Clemons; mother, Betty Ruth Clemons; brother, James S. Clemons; infant brother, David Clemons; and sister Judith. He...
Charles Eugene "Gene" Walker
Mar 14, 2016
Charles Eugene “Gene” Walker, age 75, departed this world for Heaven on March 14th, 2016. He is preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Josie Walker, siblings, Earl, Jerry, Anna, Betty and Mabel. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Kathy Walker; children, Annette Walker, Gina Newman, Tracey Patt, Rita Webber, and Charles E. “Chucky” Walker, Jr.; 8...
Ralph William Anderson
Mar 14, 2016
Ralph W. Anderson, age 79, went home to be the Lord on March 14, 2016. Ralph was born on February 4, 1937 in Knoxville, TN. He was a member of North Acres Baptist Church and attended Highland Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Jim & Hazel Anderson; brother David Jones; sister Mary Latham. Survived by wife of 57 years...
Charles Raymond Bishop
Mar 13, 2016
Charles R. Bishop, age 82, passed away March 13, 2016. He was a member of Stonewall Baptist Church and served in the US Army as a corporal from 1953-1956. Charles worked as a Knox County Deputy Sheriff and as a painter for many years. Preceded in death by parents, Charles H. and Gladys Bishop; sisters, Mary E. and Billie Jean...
Jack Navarro Ramsay
Mar 13, 2016
Jack Navarro Ramsay, age 86, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016. He was born in Knoxville, TN. on February 9, 1930. Jack was a member of Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church, a graduate of Knoxville High School class of 1948, and a member of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry and the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Tennessee for...
Ruby Frazier Howerton
Mar 13, 2016
Ruby Frazier Howerton, 97, passed away Sunday March 13, 2016 at her home in Inskip. Preceded in death by husband Charles J. Howerton, parents Wm C. Frazier, Alice Carr Frazier and her six siblings. She was born in Longs Bend, TN, and grew up near Whitesburg, TN. A long life well lived as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, homemaker, Inskip...
Anna Lee Kitts Petre
Mar 13, 2016
Anna Lee Kitts Petre, age 100, passed away peacefully March 13, 2016 at Holston Health and Rehab. She was a member of Powder Springs Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband of 58 years William E. “Dutch” Petre, parents, and all of her brothers and sisters. Survivors include son Richard Petre and wife Donna, granddaughters Jessica Yow, Chloe Still, Haley...
