Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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...
Fredda Mcdaniel Lovelace
Jan 27, 2016
Fredda McDaniel Lovelace, age 93, went to be with the Lord January 27, 2016. She was a member of Arlington Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband Ralph E. Lovelace, Sr.; parents Fred and Rhoda McDaniel; brother Harold McDaniel, and sister Evelyn Peters. Survivors include sons Gene Lovelace (Cindy) and John Lovelace (Marla); grandchildren Daniel Lovelace (Racheal), Diana...
Jerry L. Cagley
Jan 27, 2016
Jerry L. Cagley, age 70, of Knoxville passed away January 27, 2016 in the presence of his loving family. He was a devoted husband, papaw, and provider. He was preceded in death by father Charles Cagley, mother Nellie Cagley Horne, brother Howard Cagley, and sisters Margaret Cagley, Juanita Lineberger, Mildred Carr, Mary Hyder, and Gladys Green. Survivors include wife of...
Georgia Clonelle Morton Jones
Jan 25, 2016
Georgia “Clonelle” Morton Jones, age 97 of Knoxville, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and attended Salem Baptist Church. She spent her life as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who had an infectious smile and laugh. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting, loved traveling and rooting for the Atlanta Braves. Preceded in...
Janice Carol Ricketts
Jan 25, 2016
Janice Carol Ricketts, age 72 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Monday, January 25, 2016 in the presence of her loving family. She was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by parents Howard and Edith Tuggle. Survived by husband of 55 years, Robert “Bob” Ricketts; daughter,...
Edward Murry Reed
Jan 25, 2016
Edward Murray Reed, age 79, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016. Ed was born February 11, 1936 in Jellico, Tn. And grew up in Knoxville. He attended Lincoln Memorial University where he met his wife Gail. He was a permanent Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves and was a sharpshooter and demolitions expert. They were members of...
Joyce Sweet
Jan 24, 2016
Joyce Sweet, age 73, of Knoxville passed away January 24, 2016. She formerly worked with the Knox County Election Commission. Survived by husband of 56 years, David Sweet. Children: David (Karen) Sweet, Christopher (Amy) Sweet and Samantha (Tim) Ottinger. Grandchildren: Jayson, D.J., Andrew, Angelica, Kaylee, Denae and Christopher. Great-grandchildren: Christian, Taylor and GraceLynn. Family and friends will meet at 10:45am...
Barbara U. Huff
Jan 24, 2016
Barbara U. Huff, age 83, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016. She was a charter member of Antioch Baptist Church where she played piano for many years. Barbara retired from the University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service after 40 years. She was preceded in death by husband Denton D. Huff, father W. Roy Underwood, mother Reba Shelton Underwood,...
Angela Faye Turner Maness
Jan 23, 2016
Angela Faye Turner Maness, age 66, passed away January 23, 2016. She loved her family and was passionate about her gardening. Angie was an avid reader and spent countless hours lost in her books. Preceded in death by parents Harold and Emma Lee Turner. Survived by loving husband Gary Maness; children Donna Pitts, Melissa (Brett) Knaffl, Charles (Sherry) Patterson and...
Rhonda L. Wyrick
Jan 23, 2016
Rhonda L. Wyrick, age 49, of Clinton passed away January 23, 2016. Loving and caring mom, wife, sister and friend. Preceded in death by son Chris Miller. Survived by wife of 21 years Carol Tipton; brother David Wyrick; sister Jaclyn Ellis; son Justin Miller; daughter Sarah Davis and husband C.R.; nephews Jordan Keisling and Wesley Ellis; grandson, Tanner Davis; granddaughter...
Margaret Bellah Hayes
Jan 23, 2016
Margaret Hayes, age 74, was born September 5, 1941 and went to be with Jesus on January 23, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Helen R. Bellah and James O. Bellah. She is survived by her brother, Richard Bellah; sister, Betty Dossett; daughters, Pam Scott and husband Doug, Melinda Miller, Susan Everett and husband Scotty; son, Jimmy Hayes and wife...
Lisa Kay Burnette-Mendenhall
Jan 22, 2016
Lisa Kay Burnette-Mendenhall, age 54, of Knoxville lost her battle with cancer on January 22, 2016. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by daughter Keeley Mendenhall. Survived by husband of 31 years Ricky Mendenhall; daughter Keefer Mendenhall-Cooper; parents Jean DeZearn and Jack Burnette; brother Denny Burnette; grandchildren Draxxon and Keyairah Cooper; and several nieces and nephews. In...
Fred Earl Thomas Anderson
Jan 22, 2016
Fred Earl Thomas Anderson, age 69, of Knoxville passed away at home January 22, 2016. He was an Evangelist and loving husband and soulmate to Evelyn Anderson, who has now lost her heart. He was a loving father, grandfather, and brother. Tommy also worked as a local painter. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Stella Anderson,...
Minerva "Candy" Caudill Byrd
Jan 21, 2016
Minerva “Candy” Caudill Byrd, born April 5, 1924 and passed away January 21, 2016 after a short illness. She was a member of Greenway Baptist Church. Preceded in death by Daughter, Cathy Byrd and stillborn son. Parents, Harrison & Matilda Caudill. Father & mother-in-law, Elbert & Effie Byrd. Brothers & sisters-in-law: Issac (Loretta) Caudill, Elza (Lelah) Caudill, Wayne Caudill, Joseph...
Juanita Cummings Wilson
Jan 20, 2016
Juanita Cummings Wilson, age 90 of Knoxville, passed away January 20, 2016. She was a member of Beaumont Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Herman L. Wilson; parents, Phillip and Beulah Cummings; siblings, Jim Cummings, Reba Kelly, Ed “Smokey” Cummings, Clifford Cummings, Alma Holbert, Tommy Cummings, Roy “Shorty” Cummings, and Geneva “Lolly” Lampkin. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Judy...
