Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
William Glenn Graves
Feb 6, 2014
William Glenn Graves, 91, Plainview, went to live in Heaven on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at Ben Atchley State Veteran’s Home where he lived for the last 7 years. Bill was of the Baptist faith and lived in the Gibbs and Corryton communities. He served in WW II in the Navy and was a machinist on the B 24’s, serving...
Michael "Chris" Huffaker
Feb 6, 2014
Michael “Chris” Huffaker, age 53, passed away February 6, 2014. He was a member of Grove City Baptist Church. He loved to fish and will be greatly missed by his loving family. Preceded in death by, mother, Helen Huffaker. Survived by children, Nikki Faulkner, Brad and Sally Huffaker, Michael and Chasity Huffaker, and Corey Stansberry; 8 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; father,...
Lester Lynn Covington
Feb 5, 2014
Lester Lynn Covington went to be with the Lord on February 5, 2014. He was born July 26, 1948. He was of the Baptist Faith and showed his love for Jesus through his kindness to everyone who knew him. He was a Freemason and worked for the Local Painters Union #437 for many years. Lester was a veteran of the...
Dorothy Mae Waller
Feb 5, 2014
DOROTHY MAE WALLER, 74, KNOXVILLE, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 05, 2014. Dorothy was born in Knoxville, attended Knoxville High School and spent most of her life living in the Halls-Powell area. She was a loving mother, sister and friend to many; longtime member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church and a member of the...
James W. Brown
Feb 4, 2014
James W. Brown age 96, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on 2-4-14 at his home. He was long time member of Salem Baptist Church and served proudly in the Army Air Corps in WWII and retired from Toms foods. He is survived by his wife of 71 years Nancy E. Brown and their five children; Jim & Margaret Brown of...
Dana Clifford Allen
Feb 4, 2014
Dana Clifford Allen, born March 25, 1922, passed away February 4, 2014. Dana was a WWII Veteran serving in the Navy as a Machinist. He served at Pearl Harbor. He worked and retired from Standard Knitting Mills. He was a long time member of Bookwalter United Methodist Church. Dana was preceded in death by his wife Pauline; daughter Elaine; parents...
William Cooper Stuckey
Feb 3, 2014
William Cooper Stuckey, age 65 of Halls, passed away February 3, 2014. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War where he received a Purple Heart, and he was a well known Renault mechanic. Preceded in death by parents, Hubert and Margaret Stuckey, Sr. and first wife, Patricia. Survived by brother, Hubert Stuckey, Jr.; nephews, Hubert Stuckey, III...
David Leland Reed
Feb 3, 2014
David Leland Reed, born December 14, 1954 in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed peacefully into Eternity Monday, February 3, 2014 at UT Hospital. His life was a testimony to the glory of God. He was employed by Tennessee Highway Patrol for 15 years, Dynamic Security for 15 years, and currently with the Department of Homeland Security. He was the son of the...
William "Bill" Lee Watts
Feb 1, 2014
William “Bill” Lee Watts, age 69, lifelong resident of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at home February 1, 2014. He was a proud veteran serving as a Staff Sergeant in the US Army. He also served in the National Guard for 20 years and was Lieutenant of Plant Protection at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He was preceded in death by parents,...
Lois Ann Harrison Hammer
Feb 1, 2014
Lois Ann Harrison Hammer age 73 went home to be with our Lord, February 1, 2014. She wa a member of Dante Church Of God and a member of The Order Of Eastern Star. She is preceded in death by, husband, Thomas Hammer, granddaughter, Evelyn Hammer, father, George Harrison, mother, Gladys Lundy Harrison Weaver, Billy Joe Harrison and James Harrison,...
Nancy Wagner Anthony
Jan 31, 2014
Nancy Wagner Anthony, age 82, of Knoxville passed away on January 31, 2014 at Brakebill Nursing Home. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. He was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Ray Anthony. She will be greatly missed by daughters and sons-in-law Diane Anthony and Jim Warner; Kathy and Jeff Cleveland; Margaret Anthony...
Betty Jo Wright
Jan 29, 2014
Betty Jo Kitts Wright, age 62 of Knoxville, passed away at Physicians Regional following a brief illness on January 29, 2014. Member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. She was a cherished daughter, loving mother, and wonderful friend. Preceded in death by father, James Bernell Kitts. Survived by daughter, Laura Wright and mother, Dessie Kitts. Funeral service 7:00 pm Saturday at...
Richard Edward Karnes
Jan 29, 2014
Karnes, Richard Edward, age 43 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 29, 2014. He attended Grove Baptist Church and was a member of Salem Baptist Church. He was employed as a Store Manager for Walgreens for the past 24 years. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend to so many. Besides...
Gary R. Carpenter
Jan 27, 2014
Gary R. Carpenter, age 66, of Powell, TN, died January 27, 2014. Gary was a baptized believer in Jesus. He graduated from Central High School, Knoxville, and served in the US Air Force, Dyess AFB, Abilene, TX. He was a graduate of Walters State Community College. He proudly served Knoxville as a policeman and a member of the Blue Hawks...
Elaine "Bunny" Filipek
Jan 26, 2014
Elaine “Bunny” Filipek, age 73, passed away on January 26, 2014. She was a loving wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years Robert M. Filipek, son Robert Filipek, parents William & Agnes Oslin, brother William Oslin, and sister Irene Porter. She is survived by sons Gregory and wife Kathy, and Stephen and...
Muriel Hill Segaser
Jan 26, 2014
Muriel Hill Segaser, age 91 of Knoxville; born Evarts, Kentucky in 1922, passed away January 26, 2014 after a brief illness. Preceded in death by husbands Paul W. Hill and Charles Segaser. Survivors, sons and daughters-in-law, Barry and Benita Hill, Jeffery and Gail Hill, step daughter and step son-in-law, Joanne and Floyd Hipshire and stepdaughter, Mary Davis, 3 grandchildren, 6...
Margaret Elizabeth Meredith
Jan 26, 2014
Margaret Elizabeth Meredith, age 90 of Knoxville passed away peacefully January 26, 2014. She was of the Baptist Faith. Beloved wife of 62 years to the late William C. Meredith, Sr. Precious mother to her 4 sons. Survivors, sons and daughters-in-law, William C. Meredith, Jr. and Carol, Jerry and Donna Meredith, Thomas and Denise Meredith and Timothy and Melinda Meredith,...
Christopher Scott Dean
Jan 26, 2014
Christopher Scott Dean, age 28, of Farragut, passed away suddenly at home of a heart attack on January 26, 2014. Member of Central Baptist Church Bearden. He was a graduate of the class of 2004 from Farragut High School. Attended Lincoln Memorial University on a baseball scholarship, and was a former member of the UT baseball team. He played for...
Glenn Ronald Huffaker
Jan 26, 2014
Glenn Ronald Huffaker, age 74 of North Knoxville, passed away 7:10 a.m. Sunday at home. Preceded in death by parents, James Warner and Martha Cooper Huffaker, and sister, Edna Bohanan. Survivors are daughters, Patricia Stinnett of Sevierville and Lisa Lott of Inman, S. C. Sons, Neil Huffaker of Knoxville, Eugene of Sevierville, and step son John Eubanks of Knoxville. Brother,...
Kyle Vance Overton
Jan 25, 2014
Overton, Kyle Vance –age 80 passed away Saturday January 25, 2014 at his home in Halls, TN. After a battle with a number of health issues, Kyle went to be with the Lord. Kyle was born in Pontiac, MI but grew up in the Knoxville, TN area. After graduating from Central High School, he served 2 years in the United...
