Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Agnes Elizabeth Ledington
May 9, 2015
Agnes Elizabeth Ledington, age 95, of Knoxville, passed away May 9, 2015. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church and had retired from American Clothing Company. She was preceded in death by husband Thomas Ledington, parents Luther and Francis Nance, brothers Horace and Charlie Nance, and sister Annabel Nance. Survivors include niece Brenda Owens and husband Ernie, great nieces...
Ray "Razor" Matthew Branch
May 8, 2015
Ray “Razor” Matthew Branch, age 46, passed away May 8, 2015. Preceded in death by father, Gordon Branch and sister, Valerie Branch. Survived by son, Matt Branch and fiancé Ashley Burleson; grandchildren, Shelby and Kylie Branch; mother, Mary Branch; sister and brother-in-law, Yvette and Terry Bucker; brother and sister-in-law, Darrell and April Branch. Family and friends will meet 10:45AM Tuesday...
Mildred Alice Wilkerson
May 7, 2015
Mildred Alice Wilkerson, age 68, of the Halls Community, passed away May 7th, 2015. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by parents Clifford and Maggie Wilkerson, sisters Anna Belle Lyons, and Elizabeth, Sofie, Cecil, and Teresa Wilkerson; brothers Carl and Bobby Ray Wilkerson. Survived by siblings Ola Mae Wilkerson, Helen Monroe, Ruth Martin, Geraldine (Jack) Hansard, Junior...
Allene Bandy Shepherd
May 7, 2015
Allene Bandy Shepherd, age 81, of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015 at Tennova Residential Hospice Care Facility in Halls. She was an active member of Temple Baptist Church in Powell for almost 40 years, having received Jesus Christ as her personal savior as a teenager. She was preceded in death by son, James A. Shepherd; parents, Joe A....
Trevena Ann Conner Cinnamon
May 7, 2015
Trevena Ann Conner Cinnamon, passed away May 7th 2015. She was a caring, loving wife, mother, daughter and devoted nurse. She was an LPN at Methodist Medical Center for 28 years. She was preceded in death by daughter, Angel L. Buckner; father, Clifford “CD” Speegle; stepfather, Jack McCarter. She is survived by her loving husband, Gary Cinnamon; sons, Christopher (Brittany)...
Stephanie Lynn Ader
May 6, 2015
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Trula "Tena" Helton
May 4, 2015
Trula “Tena” Helton, passed into the great cloud of witnesses on May 4, 2015. She was born in Blount County, Tn. on April 13, 1942. Preceded in death by parents, Glenn & Mamie Noah and brothers: Carl, Ray, Dick and Bobby. Survived by: Wesley Helton Sr. Son & daughter-in-law, Wes Jr. and Robyn Helton. Daughter & son-in-law, Denise & Dennis...
Bobby "Dwain" Abner
May 3, 2015
Bobby “Dwain” Abner, age 61, of Knoxville, went to be with our Lord on May 3, 2015. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church of Halls. Survived by parents, Bobby and Joyce (Kitts) Abner; sons, Kevin (Toshia) Abner, Jason (Kristen) Abner; 5 grandchildren; sister, Karen (Russell) Bell of Dahlonega, GA; nephew, Joshua and beloved niece, Amanda Gordon. Family and...
Lance Stidham
May 3, 2015
Lance Stidham, age 54, of Knoxville passed away on Sunday May 3, 2015. He was an employee of Travis Meat Company for 32 years. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by his grandfather Hubert Claiborne. Survived by his mother Nancy Jo Stidham; brother Kevin Stidham and wife Debbie; grandmother Nancy Claiborne. Funeral Service will be held 8:00...
Elizabeth Cornett
May 3, 2015
Elizabeth Cornett, of Knoxville, passed away May 2, 2015 after a long illness. She was of Baptist faith and a child of God. Elizabeth was born August 28, 1924 to John and Lucy Cornett (decreased) also preceded in death by her brothers: James, Hurst, Henry, William and John Cornett along with sister: Mary Ault. Elizabeth's surviving sisters: May Lamb, Dot...
Ronald Franklin Carroll
May 2, 2015
Ronald F. "Ronnie" Carroll, 70 of Corryton, TN. Passed away suddenly at his home Saturday. He is survived by his wife Lorene Carroll, Sons Christopher Carroll and Kevin Carroll. Daughter in law Tammi Carroll, Stepchildren Jeff Burton and Becky Foster. Grandchildren Kylie Carroll, Emily Carroll and Jacob Carroll. He was preceded in death by his parents Esther and Dennis Carroll....
Oradean Upchurch Ernst
May 2, 2015
Oradean Upchurch Ernst, age 88, of Knoxville and near Jamestown, went peacefully into our Father’s Heavenly arms, with her husband and sister by her side, on May 2, 2015 at Tennova Residential Hospice after a 7-year battle with Alzheimer’s. She was a beautiful, outgoing person who was interested in everything and everyone; a very caring and loving wife; a mother,...
Barbara Jean Cox Burkhart
May 1, 2015
Barbara Jean Cox Burkhart, age 76, of Knoxville passed away May 1, 2015. She was a member of Central Baptist Church in Fountain City and a member of Eagles Women’s League. She was a loving mother, wife, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Ronald Burkhart; and a son, William Boyd Burkhart. She is survived...
Marvin Williams
Apr 30, 2015
Marvin Williams, age 62, of Knoxville, passed away April 30, 2015. He was a loving husband and father; and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, gardening and watching Alabama football. Preceded in death by parents, Paul and Elise Williams; brothers, Joseph and Thomas; sisters, Betty Brumbalow and Joyce Cabe; and step-son,...
Juanita Wolfenbarger Kitts
Apr 28, 2015
Juanita Wolfenbarger Kitts, age 87, was called to her Heavenly home April 28, 2015. She was a member of Warwick’s Chapel Baptist Church and was retired from Standard Knitting Mill. Juanita was also an avid basketball fan. She will be remembered as a good wife, a loving mother and friend, and a special grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded...
Dollie Mae Riddley
Apr 28, 2015
Dollie Mae Riddley- age 89, of Knoxville, joined her love ones in her heavenly home on April 28, 2015. She was a member of Atlantic Avenue Missionary Baptist Church and retired from Baptist Hospital. Preceded in death by husband James Riddley; sons David and Randall Riddley; parents Dayton and Sallie Turner. Survived by sons Paul (Vickie) Riddley, Jerry Riddley, Larry...
Robin Patricia Hampton
Apr 27, 2015
Robin Patricia Hampton, age 56 of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2015. She was a Navy wife for 22 years and lived in numerous cities but called Knoxville home since 2000. Survived by husband, Jamie Hampton; daughter, Corinne Hampton; son Jamie Hampton, Jr. and wife Candace; grandchildren, Gregory and Emma Hampton; father, William Scroggs. The family will receive...
Dewey Stevens
Apr 27, 2015
Dewey Stevens of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away April 27, 2015 at Tennova Hospice in Halls. He was a faithful member of Sharon Baptist Church. He retired from Martin Meritta with 30 years of service. He was a loving husband of Matilda Stevens. He is survived by children Sylvia Allen, Ina Robertson, and Thomas Stevens. A loving grandfather of 7 grandchildren...
William Alexander "Bill" Humphries
Apr 25, 2015
William Alexander “Bill” Humphries, age 74, of Corryton passed away April 25, 2015. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Lexington. He was a retired truck driver and enjoyed fishing, golfing and gardening. He was preceded in death by parents, George & Margaret Humphries; quadruplet grandchildren, Abby, Gabby, Emma & Avery; and a brother,...
Bobby Treece
Apr 24, 2015
Bobby Treece, age 75, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on April 24, 2015. He was saved and baptized at an early age and continued to be a faithful member of Beaverdale Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by father, Rondy Treece; son, Roger Treece; brothers, Bill and Tim Treece; and sisters, Glenda Kirby and Peggy Treece....
