Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Nancy Claiborne
Oct 1, 2015
Nancy Claiborne, age 97, went to be with the Lord October 1, 2015. She was of the Baptist faith and worked many years at Palm Beach Company. Preceded in death by husband, Hubert M. Claiborne; parents, Morris and Worthie Spruiell; son, Donald M. Claiborne; grandson, Lanson Stidham. Nancy is survived by daughters, Nancy Jo Stidham and Carol Noe; son, Ronald...
Dorothy Lee Elliott Luttrell Cooper
Oct 1, 2015
Dorothy Lee Elliott Luttrell Cooper, age 88 of Heiskell, passed away October 1, 2015, surrounded by her family holding her hand. She was born November 2, 1926 in Anderson County. She was a member of Fairview Freewill Baptist Church in Heiskell and also attended Zion Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by parents, Lincoln and Mossie Elliott; sisters,...
Stephen Michael Mccarter
Sep 30, 2015
Stephen M. McCarter, age 65 passed away September 30, 2015. He was a deacon at Stone Wall Baptist Church since 1973. He was in the U.S. Navy from 1968-1974. He was the owner of ACE Fence Company for many years. He was a loving husband, father, papaw, and brother, who had an extraordinary ability to show God’s love to all...
Marjorie Ann Sliger
Sep 30, 2015
Marjorie Ann King Sliger (Margie), age 83, passed away Wednesday September 30, 2015 at Raintree Terrace Assisted Living. She was a devoted member of First Baptist Church, Knoxville for 64 years, where she was a regular member of the Ruth Sunday school class and W.M.U. activities. She always looked forward to helping with serving of the meals before Wednesday night...
Logan William Gray
Sep 29, 2015
Logan William Gray, born and passed away on September 29, 2015. Our precious angel joined God but will be forever missed on earth. Preceded in death by, great grandmother Carolynn Ruth Whittemore, great grandfathers Richard Thomas and Frank Johnson, great great grandmothers Bobbie Dyer and Sybil W. Petty. Survivors, loving parents Anthony L. Gray and Kristin D. Petty, sister Khloe...
Dean Bell
Sep 28, 2015
Dean Bell went to be with the Lord and her husband, Archie on Monday, September 28, 2015. She was a long time member of Oakwood Baptist Church. Dean was preceded in death by husband, Archie C. Bell, Jr.; parents, Edgar and Flossie Adkins; brothers, Willie, Robert, and Raymond Adkins. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Joel Wallace,...
Sherman H. Nowling
Sep 28, 2015
Sherman H. Nowling, born November 21, 1930, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 28, 2015. He is a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church and the Scottish Rite, and served in the United States Air Force. Preceded in death by parents, Lorene and Dennis Nowling; brother, Homer Nowling; and sons-in-law, David Underwood and Albert Stephenson. Survived by...
Judy Ann Gaddis
Sep 27, 2015
Judy A. Gaddis Caughorn, age 71, of Knoxville, passed away September 27, 2015. She was of the Baptist faith and was a beloved sister, mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by beloved daughter Becky, parents Lula Marie and James Caughorn and siblings: Thelma, Bruce, Roy, Troy, Wanda, Leonard and Bonnie. Survived by: sons, Dean Alexander Duncan, Greg Allen Duncan and...
Swan David Baker
Sep 26, 2015
Swan David Baker, Sr., age 69, passed away September 26, 2015. He was of the Baptist faith, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle. He is preceded in death by parents Dedrick and Parlie Baker; brothers James, Paul, and John; sister, Hazel Scarlett, and three baby sisters; granddaughter Callie Faith Baker. Survived by loving wife, Alma Charline Archer...
David Alan Line
Sep 26, 2015
It is with deep grief and sadness, the family of David Alan Line announces his death. Alan departed this life on September 26, 2015 at the age of 42. He is survived by his wife Nicole Godwin Line and three children, Jaxon age 11 and twins Hattie and Kathryn age 7. Alan adored Nicole and his children and his world...
Paul Edward Pyle
Sep 26, 2015
Paul E. Pyle, age 83, of Knoxville, faithful servant of the Lord, went to his heavenly home on September 26th, 2015. He was a member of New Beverly Baptist Church. Paul was preceded in death by his father and mother Walter and Ruby Nell Pyle; sisters Bonita and Wanda; children Paul Jr., Deborah, and step-daughter Lee Ann Tallent. Survivors include...
Kyle Eugene Sowder
Sep 25, 2015
Kyle Eugene Sowder, age 91, of Knoxville passed away September 25th, 2015. He was a member of Central Baptist Church Fountain City. He retired from Oak Ridge with over 40 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret. He is survived by his daughter Kathy Sowder Bomar and his son Larry Sowder and his wife Christine;...
Donald Leroy Spears
Sep 25, 2015
Don L. Spears age 79, of Powell, passed away September 25th, 2015 at North Knoxville Medical Center. He was an avid fisherman and brick and block Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Ruby Spears and his brother Johnny Spears. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Katherine Spears; sons Donnie and his wife...
Larry Edgar Fielden
Sep 22, 2015
Larry E. Fielden, age 69, of Knoxville, passed away September 22, 2015. Preceded in death by parents Archie and Pearl Fielden, and sister Maimi Bell. He is survived by wife Debra Fielden, daughters Robin and Mark McCroskey, Micki and Chadwick McMurray, Kerri Allred (Tim Ward), Carol Allred, son Danny and Nancy Rigsbee, 9 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. Call of...
Timothy Shawn Lee Moore
Sep 21, 2015
Timothy S. Moore passed away September 21, 2015. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Susan Moore; siblings Jack, Joe, and David Moore. He is survived by his children James, Scott, and Stephen Moore; siblings Susan (Charles) Parton, Daniel (Kaye) Moore, Joyce Novak, and Dennis Moore; numerous nieces...
Willard E Farr
Sep 20, 2015
Willard E Farr, age 70, passed away at home on September 20, 2015. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and retired from the City of Knoxville after many years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Guss and Janie Farr; sisters, Bernice, Bitha Lou, and Hazel; brother, Willis B. Survived by children, Angela Carter and Christopher Farr;...
Thomas Edward Carden
Sep 20, 2015
Thomas Carden, age 68, passed away September 20, 2015. He admired his grandson and great-grandson, they were his life. He loved Corvettes, was a heavy equipment operator for 35 years and helped erect the Sunsphere. Preceded in death by parents Dorothy and Jess, brother Jack and son Ronnie. Survivors: loving and caring wife of 50 years, Irene. Grandson Brandon and...
William Gordon Moore
Sep 19, 2015
William G. Moore, Sr., age 87 of Knoxville went home to be with Lord September 19, 2015. He was of the Baptist Faith, World War II Veteran serving in the United States Army, enjoyed coaching football and little league baseball. Preceded in death by parents, Carless and Annie Moore, brother and sister-in-law, Forrest Lee and Jermae Moore. Survivors, loving wife...
Tammy Lynn Emitt
Sep 17, 2015
Tammy Lynn Simpson Emitt, age 50, of Knoxville, TN passed away September 17, 2015. She was of the Catholic faith. Tammy was a beloved mother who loved her daughter very much and she loved her little dog tiny. Tammy was a friend to everyone and had a wonderful sense of humor, finding the humor in most situations. Tammy’s mamaw Simpson...
William Tuck Buchanan
Sep 17, 2015
William Tuck Buchanan, born January 1, 1954 in Osaka, Japan peacefully passed away on September 17, 2015. Bill was the son of the late Walter Tuck and Susan Cecilia Mills Buchanan and son-in-law of the late Walt Green. Bill is survived by his wife, Kathy Green Buchanan; son and daughter-in-law, Willie and Emily Bihun Buchanan; daughter, Tiffany Perkins; grandson, Tuck...
