Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Feb 1, 2013

Dewey “Ronald” McFalls, age 76, of Knoxville, peacefully departed this life on February 1, 2013. He was a member of Olivet Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is preceded in death by parents, Robert and Lula Mae, brothers, Perman, Clell and Junior, sisters, Eula, Louise, Bertha and Kate. Survived by loving wife of 54 years,...

Jan 30, 2013

Robert F. Bevers, Jr. age 43 of Strawplains passed away January 30, 2013. He was a loving Husband & father. Preceded in death by Mother; Jeannie Bevers, step father; Michael Stacy. Survivors; wife of 24 years; Darlene Bevers, son Justin Bevers, daughter; Amanda Bevers, brothers; Chris & Kenny Bevers, Michael Stacy, sisters; Linda Bevers, Angela Stacy, several nieces & nephews....

Jan 29, 2013

G. Farrel Smith, age 78 of Knoxville, TN passed away January 29, 2013 surrounded by family and friends. Born in London, KY May 27, 1934. He was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Graduated from Indiana Institute of Technology with a degree in Electrical Engineering and Math. Retired from Philips-Magnavox and owner...

Jan 28, 2013

Mary Belle (Davis) Smart, went to her heavenly home on January 28, 2013, at her home in Powell. Mary was born to Nora Bell Montgomery on March 16, 1925, in Cumberland County, Tennessee. She was pre-deceased by her mother as well as Carl Smart, her husband of over 50 years; her beloved daughter Darlene Vick; son-in-law, John Vick and daughter-in-law,...

Jan 27, 2013

Edith Majority, age 86 of Knoxville, departed her life peacefully on January 27, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family at her bedside. Born April 6, 1926 at Typo, Kentucky to the late A. P. and Effie Williams. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Majority; son, Paul Gene Majority and grandson, David Allen Majority; 4 sisters...

Jan 26, 2013

Paul Buckner, age 72, of Halls past away Saturday, January 26, 2013. Paul was a member and deacon of Grace Baptist Church in Halls Crossroads. He enjoyed farming and hunting. Paul was preceded in death by his father and mother, Hodge and Nell Buckner. He leaves his wife, Argel, of 50 years; one son, Randal: one grandson, Austin; two brothers...

Jan 25, 2013

Hazel Marie Merritt, age 84, of Knoxville, Tn. passed away January 25, 2013 at her home. She was retired from the Lazy Boy Co. of Monroe, Michigan. Preceded in death by husband, Verlin “Bud” Merritt. Parents, Everette and Icy Osborne and nine brothers and sisters. Survivors: children, Donald Merritt, Teresa Snavely, Virginia Umin, Glen Merritt and Marie Hill. 13 grandchildren....

Jan 24, 2013

Rev. Arnold Whitson, Sr., - age 75 of Heiskell went home to be with the Lord on January 24, 2013. He was a member of Raccoon Valley Church of God and a loving and devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. Survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Wanda Whitson. Children and spouses: Arlene and Gordon Roberts, Arnold, Jr. and...

Jan 24, 2013

Charles Ruben Shankles, age 85, of Knoxville, went to be with his Heavenly Father and Lord Jesus on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at his home with his family by his side. Ordained deacon at North Acres Baptist Church in 1961. Member of Sheet metal Workers Local #5. Retired from Rust Engineers of Oak Ridge. Born to Joseph Grant and Effie...

Jan 23, 2013

Evelyn Louise King, age 85, of Knoxville, passed away late on January 23, 2013 at Physicians Regional Hospital. Survived by sons, James King and his wife Shayne of Texas, Joseph King of Florida; daughters, Yvonne Cheek and husband Gary of Corryton, TN; like a daughter, Sharon Overton of Corryton, TN; grandchildren, Beverly Graves (Mike), J.B. Hempbill (Cindy), and Claire King....

Jan 23, 2013

John R. Hill – age 89 (born April 12, 1923) of Knoxville passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2013. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Knoxville, Preceded in death by parents Norvel and Cynthia Ellen Hill; sisters, Odessa Cooper and Lena Everett; brothers, Deadrick and Albert (Buck) Hill. He was a graduate of Halls High School Class of...

Jan 22, 2013

Jan 21, 2013

Connie Anne Watson Graham, age 48 of Knoxville, passed away Monday, January 21, 2013 at 3.45 am. Member of Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church. Preceded in death by mother Marjorie Watson; Survived by husband Tim Graham; daughters Megan Graham, Kalei Graham; special son Matthew Feldman; father Bobby Watson; sister and brother-in-law Judy and David Jones; special niece Shanda and Brad Anderson;...

Jan 21, 2013

Rev. Carl R. Hancock, age 85 of Knoxville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior January 21, 2013. He was a devoted husband and loving father. He is survived by wife of 64 years, Edith S. Hancock, sister, Leona Glenn, son and daughter-in-law Roy and Susie Hancock, daughter, Carolyn Dennison, grand-daughter, Angela Dennison, grand-sons, Michael Dennison and wife...

Jan 20, 2013

Raymond H. McAndrews, Jr., age 67 of Powell, born November 29, 1945 in Youngstown, Ohio, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013 after 75 days in the hospital suffering from kidney and lung complications following a foot infection and surgery. He attended Wilson High School and graduated from Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio. He was a professional engineer designing buildings,...

Jan 12, 2013

Dorothy A. Hindelang was born Dorothy Clarke on Long Island, NY. in January of 1931. She had 5 siblings and she was a devout Catholic. During the depression it took the combined effort of the family to bring in whatever they could to keep the family going. Everyone worked hard and people who lived in the Babylon area would enjoy...

Jan 10, 2013

Jessie Mae Stafford, age 85, of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2012. Jessie was a loving mother, wife, and homemaker. She was preceded in death by husband, William Stafford, and son, Jimmy. Jessie is survived by a loving family: sons Danny and Billy, daughters Vickie, Mary, and Judy. Jessie's extended family includes eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, three sisters, and...

Jan 8, 2013

Betty Mullins Lynch age 79 of Knoxville, passed away Monday January 7, 2013. Betty was preceded in death by her father and mother, John Pinkney Murrell and Georgia Murrell Johnson; baby son, Danny Mullins; late husband, Roy C. Mullins; sisters Ruby Brown and Dorothy Gheen; and great-grandson Orvis England. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Marlin M. Lynch; daughter,...

Jan 7, 2013

Alice Fern Lester, age 92 of Knoxville, passed away January 7, 2013 at Beverly Park Place. She was of the Baptist faith and attended Walridge Baptist Church until her illness. Preceded in death by parents Horace and Rose Lester; sisters Evelyn Lester and Allba Lee Beeler Currington; brother Phillip Lester. She is survived by sister and special caregiver Winona Lester;...

Jan 6, 2013

Sandra Kay Stewart, age 65, of Powell passed away January 6, 2013 at home. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Powell. She was employed by Crown College for over 20 years. She was preceded in death by husband Larry Stewart and father Burgess Boring. Survivors include sons and daughter-in-laws Gary and Michelle Taft, Brian and Charlcie Taft,...