Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Ruby Hazel Mccarty
Oct 23, 2015
Ruby “Hazel” Miller McCarty, age 84, passed away at home on Friday, October 23, 2015. She was preceded in death by husband, Roy Leon McCarty; son, Roy David McCarty; and all 13 brothers and sisters. She is survived by daughters, Billie and Don Dixon, Janice and Bill Enix; grandchildren, Tosha McCarty, Donny & Melissa Dixon, Doug and Rachel Dixon, Bobby...
Donald Howard Mowery
Oct 23, 2015
Donald Howard Mowery, of Knoxville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 23, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wiley M. and Maude (Wells) Mowery. Brothers, Fred, Jim and Ralph Mowery and sister, Della Franklin. Survived by wife of 50 years, Anna Ruth Mowery. Son and wife, Scott and Tobie Mowery. Daughters, Melissa...
Ralph Davis
Oct 22, 2015
Ralph Davis, age 75 of Knoxville, went home to be with Jesus on October 22, 2015. He attended the Anderson Avenue Church of God. Ralph enjoyed fishing, hunting, and the great outdoors. He enjoyed life to the fullest with his family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Mary Davis; sister, Kristine Davis; brothers, J.T. and Howard...
Carson Vittetoe
Oct 20, 2015
Carson Vittetoe, age 77 of Knoxville, passed away doing what he loved, working the land at his family homestead, on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He honorably served his country for 23 years and retired as Senior Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy. He loved fishing, golf, and...
Oliver "Ollie" Newell Wampler
Oct 20, 2015
Oliver (Ollie) Newell Wampler, age 57 of Powell, passed away suddenly Tuesday, October 20, 2015. He was a member of Dante Baptist Church and had worked for KAT Bus Lines for 17 years. Preceded in death by parents, J.B. and Reba Wampler, Sr. and brother, Jimmy Wampler. Ollie is survived by his devoted wife of 32 years, Joan Wampler; daughters,...
Larry Armstrong
Oct 19, 2015
Larry Armstrong, age 50, of Maryville, passed away October 19, 2015. Monday morning we lost a very loving husband, father, and grandfather and most importantly a good friend. This man worked hard for his family and would do anything he could to help anyone. In the end he worked his heart to death and went home to be with the...
Charlie Elmer "Pole Climber" Hatmaker
Oct 18, 2015
Charlie Elmer “Pole Climber” Hatmaker, Jr., age 70, went to be with the Lord Sunday, October 18, 2015. He was an avid outdoorsman, hunting and fishing. He enjoyed sitting on the porch and watching his chickens. Preceded in death by parents, Elmer and Edith Hatmaker; grandson, Jeffery Dalton Hatmaker; and stepdaughter, Kimberly Grissom. Survived by sons, Greg Hatmaker and fiancée...
Scott Ambross Burnett
Oct 18, 2015
Scott Ambross Burnett, age 82, of Knoxville passed away October 18th, 2015. At U.T. Hospital. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Scott was a member of Beaver Dale Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 62 years Willie Burnett; children Mike (Donna) Burnett, James Burnett, Debbie Moreland, Janet (Mike) Hurst; Kelly Mahan; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Funeral service...
Raymond Kenneth Bell
Oct 18, 2015
Raymond Kenneth Bell, age 61 of Heiskell, born November 29, 1953, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Reverend Kyle and Isa Bell and brother, Ebert Bell. He was a member of Carter Road Baptist Church. Survived by wife, Wanda Bell; children, Tracy White, Kenneth Bell, April Burkhart; step children, Rene’ Seiber, Rychard Damewood; 10 grandchildren;...
John Hugh Thompson
Oct 17, 2015
John “Johnnie” Hugh Thompson, age 89 of Knoxville passed away October 17, 2015 at Jefferson Health and Rehab. Member of Tipton Station Church of Christ. He loved playing horse shoes and was a Vol fan. Preceded in death by wife Lillian Thompson, daughters Carolyn and Michelle Thompson, parents Elmer and Pricie Thompson, brothers Gilbert and Gary Thompson and sisters Elizabeth...
Jean E. Smith Paylor
Oct 15, 2015
Jean E. Smith Paylor, age 81, passed away peacefully on October 15th, 2015. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church, Knoxville Tennessee and retired from U.T. Hospital after 20 years of service. Preceded in death by parents Roger and Betty Smith and daughter, Kimberly Ann Wilson. Survived by loving husband and caregiver Richard Paylor; son David Wilson and wife...
Virginia Lois Brewer
Oct 14, 2015
Virginia Lois Brewer, age 72 of Corryton, answered the call of her Lord peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. Lois was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of Union Baptist Church and retired from Union County BOE after 25 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Harold and Bernice Cate. Left to cherish...
Christopher David Ward/Debusk
Oct 12, 2015
Christopher David Ward/DeBusk, born August 29, 1993 and passed away October 12, 2015. He was a loving son, brother and friend. Preceded in death by Mamaw and Papaw Ward and Carl Ray. He will be sadly missed by dad Carl DeBusk, Sr.; mother Sondra DeBusk; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jamie and Jr., Christy and Joey; brother, Carl DeBusk, Jr.; grandmothers, Billie...
James Turner Tilson
Oct 11, 2015
CW2, U.S. Army Retired, James Turner Tilson, age 82, of Johnson City, passed away October 11, 2015. He was a member of Loudon Outreach Ministries. 23 years veteran of the U.S. Army serving during Korea and Vietnam and he was a former Mason. Preceded in death by mother, Grace Tilson and son, James Michael Tilson. Survivors: wife, Evelyn Tilson. Daughters:...
Robert Andrew Marshall
Oct 10, 2015
Robert A. (Bob) Marshall, born November 30, 1928, passed away October 10, 2015. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church. As Korean war veteran, he received the Bronze Star with Valor. After leaving the military he worked with his father to develop Hickory Star Boat Dock. He joined the Knoxville City Police Department in 1962 and worked his way...
Stanley Eugene Hinshaw
Oct 10, 2015
Stanley “Gene” Hinshaw, age 84, of Knoxville passed away Saturday October 10, 2015. He was a Korean War veteran serving in the U.S. Navy, A member of First Baptist Church of Concord, and a retired electrical contractor. Survived by wife of 58 years Gloria A. Hinshaw; daughter Laura Owens and husband Ed; 2 grandchildren Blake and Chase Owens; sisters Laverne...
John Lawrence Long
Oct 9, 2015
John Lawrence Long Sr., age 71, of Knoxville passed away October 9, 2015. He was a good father, husband, grandfather and all around good man. Preceded in death by wife Helen Louise Long. He is survived by children John Lawrence Long Jr., Jackie Wayne Long Sr., Teresa Diane Beaman Long and Amanda Sue Long; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren....
William George Barber
Oct 9, 2015
William George Barber, age 62, of Knoxville passed away peacefully on October 9, 2015 at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, George William Barber. Survived by his mother, Brigitte Augusta Barber and his brother, Robert William Barber, of North Redington Beach, Florida. Mr. Barber was a telephone engineer with a career...
Evelyn “Bonnie” Harvey
Oct 9, 2015
Evelyn “Bonnie” Harvey age 91 of Knoxville passed away October 8, 2015. She was a member of Emmanuel Assembly Of God Church on Prosser Rd. Preceded in death by husband Jim B. Harvey. Survivors daughter, Jennifer Humphreys, grandchildren Amanda Anderson and Ashley Humphreys, great grandchildren Micah Anderson, Hanna Davis, Gavin Davis and Lucas Humphreys, special nephew Mike Whaley, special son-in-law...
Linda Louise Marks
Oct 8, 2015
Linda Louise Marks, age 69, passed away on October 8, 2015. A member of Parkway Baptist Church and attended Corryton Church. She was a dedicated teacher for over 40 years; most recently teaching Spanish at Bearden High School. Preceded in death by parents, Roy and Francis Dempsey; brother, Dale Dempsey. She is survived by loving husband, Virgil Clifton Marks; son,...
