Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Clifford B. May
Feb 14, 2016
Clifford B. May, age 89, went to be with his heavenly Father on February 14, 2016. He was a loving husband and father. He never met a stranger; he was a loving soul. Preceded in death by wife of 60 years, Eva May; father and mother, Oscar and Elizabeth May; brothers, Raymond, Floyd and Elmer; sisters, Clara, Mabel, and Emma;...
Bettye R. Horton
Feb 14, 2016
Bettye R. Horton, age 73, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, February 14th, 2016. She was of the Baptist Faith and retired from Robert Shaw Controls where she made many friends over the years. Preceded in death by son Wayne Horton. Survivors include husband Dwayne Horton, daughter Linda Horton and fiancé Shane Parker, grandchildren Celia and Emily Horton, great-grandchildren Amiyah, Jaidin,...
Frances R. Woodward
Feb 13, 2016
Frances R. Woodward, age 88, of Knoxville passed away February 13, 2016. She was a member of Black Oak Ridge Baptist Church. She retired from Levi Strauss and volunteered at St. Mary’s Hospital for over 20 years. She never met a stranger and was loved by everyone she knew. She welcomed everyone into her home. She will be dearly missed....
Peggy "Mama Boo" Fortner
Feb 13, 2016
Peggy “Mama Boo” Fortner, age 59, originally from Marrero, Louisiana, currently from Knoxville, passed away February 13, 2016. She was preceded in death by parents, James & Mary Richthofen, and step-son, Michael McGinnis. Survived by husband, Albert Fortner; son, Lee Fortner; daughter, Lacey Whaley and husband, Robert Hancock; 4 grandchildren, Aaron, Alyssa, Destiny, Dalton; brother, Chris Richthofen; sister, Tammy Stockstill;...
Harold Leamon Nelson
Feb 12, 2016
Harold Nelson age 87 passed away peacefully at his home February 12, 2016 with his children and grandchildren by his side. Preceded in death by parents Issac and Effie Nelson; brothers Carol, Arvel, and Charles Nelson. Survived by wife of 66 years, Dorothy Nelson; children Elaine “Bill” Vance, Ronnie and Penny Nelson; special friend Alberto Mendoza; grandchildren Scott “Jennifer” Vance,...
Mossa Fay Gregory
Feb 11, 2016
Mossa Fay Gregory, age 95, Our Earthly Angel, received her wings February 11, 2016 and rode to Heaven on the back of a Harley with her husband, Boyd B. Gregory, who proceeded her in death. Also proceeding her in death are parents John and Annie Watts, son Jesse Neil Gregory, and brother Harry L. Watts. Survivors include son Boyd Gregory...
Jennifer Marie Fox
Feb 11, 2016
Jennifer Marie Fox, age 38, of Corryton, was called home by the Lord on February 11, 2016. She attended Anchor Holds Baptist Church. Preceded in death by sister, Samantha Fox and her grandparents. She was a loving mother to Mykaela and Austin Beeler and Caden Caldwell and grandmother of Corey Beeler. Fiance of Brian Cameron. Daughter of Mike Fox and...
Peggy Weisgarber Ray
Feb 10, 2016
Peggy Weisgarber Ray, age 83 of Knoxville passed away February 10, 2016. She was a longtime member Smithwood Baptist Church and retired from Knox County School Systems. Preceded in death by first husband, Fred D. Weisgarber; second husband John F. Ray; parents Clarence and Elizabeth Edens; brother William Edens. Survived by children Pam Morgan and husband Gary, Fred Weisgarber, Penny...
Linda Darlene Richards
Feb 9, 2016
Linda Darlene Richards, age 55, of Knoxville, passed away February 9, 2016. She was preceded in death by parents, Lee & Elizabeth Horne; brothers, Ricky Horne and Danny Horne. She is survived by her husband, Dewey Richards; daughter, Amy Rynes; grandson, Kirkland Strader; granddaughters, Isabella and Gabriella Deer. Family and friends will meet 1:45pm Saturday at Old Grace Cemetery for...
Claude Archie Walker
Feb 8, 2016
Claude Archie Walker departed this life Monday, February 8, 2016 with his family by his side. Claude had a passion for life. He was an active member and deacon in his church, Hines Creek Baptist Church. He loved his family and church family. He served in the U.S. Army. He owned Allied Pest Control for 43 years and was active...
Melvin Lee Finley
Feb 6, 2016
Melvin Finley, age 57, went to be with his Heavenly Father February 6, 2016. He was a member of Spring Street Baptist Church. He loved working with his flowers and had a love of food. Melvin was known for his sense of humor. No matter how sick he was he kept a positive outlook and made everyone laugh. His motto...
Richard "Dean" Massey
Feb 6, 2016
Massey, Richard Dean age 51 of Blaine, received a new birthday on February 6, 2016. We know he is celebrating with family and friends but mostly with his Lord! Dean was a devoted Man of God, loving husband, awesome Dad and Wonderful Papaw. Thriving by his wife of 26 years Misty; son, Caleb and wife Tessa; daughter, Laiken and husband...
Bobby Ray Abner
Feb 5, 2016
Bobby Ray Abner, age 82, Command Sergeant Major, departed on his final assignment on February 5, 2016. Having served proudly for 23 ½ years in the US Army, he was a decorated combat veteran of two tours in Vietnam. He received many citations and commendations, including the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Bronze Star with V...
Margaret Maner Adcock
Feb 1, 2016
Margaret Maner Adcock, of Powell, passed away Monday, February 1, 2016. She was a faithful member of Trinity Baptist Church until her health prevented her from attending. She was preceded in death by husbands William “Bill” Adcock and James “Red” Williams, parents Roy and Edna Thomas Maner, brother Dewey Roy Maner and sister Bonnie Hill. Survivors include brother and sister-in-law...
Deedra "Deedee" Debord Skipper
Feb 1, 2016
Deedra “DeeDee” DeBord Skipper, age 65 of Knoxville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 1, 2016. Beloved mother and friend. She was a devoted employee of Johnson & Galyon Construction for 26 years. Preceded in death by parents, Ralph “Doc” and Bonnie DeBord. Survived by son, Steve (Tammi) Merritt; daughter, Audra (Harvey) Corley; brother, Ralph...
Margaret Frances White
Jan 31, 2016
MARGARET F. WHITE - age 73, of Knoxville, passed away 3:46 p.m. Sunday, January 31, 2016 at UT Medical Center.She was a member of the First Baptist Church Deaf Congregation and attended Tennessee School for the Deaf. She was preceded in death by her husband, William E. White, Sr.; parents, Robert Wilkerson and Sarah Boling; and sisters, Naomi Phipps, Delores...
Gayle Carroll
Jan 29, 2016
Gayle Carroll, age 83, of Knoxville and formerly of Princeton, WV, passed away on January 29, 2016. She was a lifelong resident of Princeton, West Virginia and worked many years at Concord College and Bluefield College. She was a longtime member at Melrose Presbyterian Church and current member of Norris United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by sister Nancy Bowen....
Betty Lee Clark
Jan 29, 2016
Betty Lee McNeil Clark, age 86, of Heiskell, TN passed away on January 29, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 24, 1929 in Knoxville, TN and was a graduate of Knoxville High School Class of 1947. While a long-time resident of Fountain City she maintained a loving home for her family, as well as a...
Louise Arvella Peters
Jan 28, 2016
Louise Arvella Cobb (Howell) Peters, age 92, died January 28, 2016 at West Hills Nursing Home. She was born October 1, 1923. Louise was preceded in death by first husband and father of her children Robert Cleve Howell, Sr., second husband Clarence Arwell Peters, her only grandson Robert C. Howell, III, parents Willis Ray Cobb and Alice E. Harkleroad Cobb,...
Celia Wolfenbarger Hopper
Jan 28, 2016
Celia Wolfenbarger Hopper (November 30, 1940 – January 28, 2016) took her place at the feet of Jesus on Thursday afternoon. She joins her parents Greer and Beatrice Wolfenbarger and her sister Jesse Jones in the Throne room. She patiently awaits the arrival of her husband of 55 years, Nolan; her sons Donald (Teresa) and Ronald (Elizabeth); her granddaughters Ashley...
