Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Donna Denise Gutierrez
Jan 1, 2013
Donna Denise Cox (Gutierrez) age 48 of Knoxville passed away suddenly at her home December 31, 2012 & went to be with the Lord. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father; Don Cox, grandparents; Lasco & Eva Campbell & grandmother; Ruth Cox. Survivors; Loving mother & step-father; Christine & Bill Kelley, sister Kim King,...
David Nevin Siedler
Dec 31, 2012
David Nevin Siedler, age 50, of Loudon, departed this life, December 31, 2012 surrounded by family and friends as he entered Heaven to rest with God our eternal Lord and Savior. Member of Sharon Baptist Church and F.O.P. Lodge #2. He retired from the Knox County Sheriff Office after 22 years. He was an Avid Cubs, Cowboys and UT fan....
Alison Caroline Sharp
Dec 29, 2012
Alison 'Ali' Caroline Sharp - age 26 of Halls Crossroads, entered into eternal peace Saturday, December 29, 2012 at her home. Ali was an active member of Salem Baptist Church. She loved ministering to children in Sunday School. She was a beloved kindergarten teacher at Fountain City Elementary School. Ali was a kind and beautiful soul who brought joy and...
Charles Edward Petersen
Dec 29, 2012
Charles Edward "Chuck" Petersen I, Born December 31, 1951 and passed away peacefully in his sleep December 29, 2012 He was a Self employed electrician. Clean and in recovery for 17years. Preceded in death by his father William Petersen, mother Lorraine Bixby Petersen, sister Cathrine Petersen, granddaughter Kelsey Petersen. Survived by the love of his life Shannon. His children -Anthony...
Donald Ray Webb
Dec 24, 2012
Donald Ray Webb age 66 of Halls passed away December 24, 2012 at home. Preceded in death by father, Albert Webb, granddaughter, Courtney Hammond and nephew, Dillon Hill. Survivors, wife, Joyce Webb, mother, Nettie Webb, children, Albert Webb, Sr., Patty Newman, James Jenkins and Donna Webb and Jack Housewright, special grandson, Jackson Housewright, grandchildren, Destiny and Abigail Housewright, Dakota Jenkins,...
Evelyn Nadine Cole
Dec 23, 2012
Evelyn Nadine Cole, age 81 of Knoxville, passed away December 23, 2012. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her former husband Charlie H. Cole. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law Josie and Donnie Sands, Trevia and Vince Workman; sons and daughters-in-law Kenny and Linda Cole, Charles and Shirley Cole, and Jackie Cole; 14...
Helen F. Gunderson
Dec 23, 2012
Helen Ayers Gunderson age 83 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2012 at Tennova Residential Hospice, surrounded by her family. Helen was born March 15, 1929 in Middlesboro, Kentucky. She is a member of the Smithwood Baptist Church. Helen was preceded in death by her husband; Richard Gunderson, parents Herbert & Rosetta Atkins, brother Ed & Maxine Atkins,...
Gladys Wells Roach
Dec 23, 2012
Roach, Gladys Wells – 87 – of Knoxville, passed away on December 23, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. She was the last surviving child of John and Pearl Wells and the last surviving member of the original family of James and Priscilla Roach. Predeceased by husband, William Clinton Roach; son-in-law, Cary John Humphreys; and children-of-the-heart: Garry Maddox, Jimmy, Gail, and Jerrell...
Ruth Irene Wheeler
Dec 22, 2012
Ruth I. Wheeler, age 89, of Powell, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2012 at North Knoxville Medical Center. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Powell. She was interested in crafts, visiting with her friends, and loved to cook for her family. She also worked with her husband in the Karate School and was a sixth degree black...
Timothy Wayne Mantooth
Dec 22, 2012
Timothy W. Mantooth Jr., age 22 of Knoxville passed away December 22, 2012. He is survived by his grandparents (mom and dad), Larry and Polly Mantooth, father, Tim W. Mantooth, mother, Michelle L. Mantooth, sister, Amber Nicole Mantooth, 2 nieces, 2 nephews, maternal grandparents, Lynwood and Linda Welch, Aunt Shannon, and special cousin, Kayla. Friends and family will meet 2:45pm...
Mary June Womack
Dec 20, 2012
Mary June (Large) Womack, age 80, of Knoxville passed away December 20, 2012 at her home. She was born June 6, 1932 in Jennings County, Indiana. She was a simple farm girl that moved to Knoxville after she married her love, Weltha Womack, when he returned home from the Korean War, they were married 59 years. Mary June was a...
Judy Kay Chamberlain
Dec 20, 2012
Judy Kay Messer Chamberlain, age 49, of Knoxville, passed away December 20, 2012. She was preceded in death by parents James and Katherine Messer. Survivors include daughter Amanda (Cory) Messer, sons Aaron (Nicole) Messer and Colin (Rachel) Chamberlain, grandchildren Brandon, Justin, Bradley, Katelyn, Brian, Noah, and Malachi Messer, Nathaniel, Caleb, and Jacob Solomon, and best friend Brenda. Funeral Services will...
Edna Ruth Miller
Dec 20, 2012
Edna Ruth Miller, age 74, of Knoxville passed away December 20, 2012. She was a member of River of Jordan Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by husband Robert Miller Sr, mother Ollie Oliver, sister Jean Laws, and brother Clarence Dockins. She is survived by sons Jimmy Miller, Steven Saddler, Danny Baker and Robert Miller Jr, and daughter Patricia...
Bessie Lee Cook
Dec 18, 2012
Bessie Lee Coomer Cook, age 89 of Halls, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at home. She was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband Leonard Cook; parents Will and Bessie Coomer; sister Alberta Coomer Loy. Survived by son and daughter-in-law Gary and Shari Cook; daughter and son-in-law Gayle and Scott Mathews; grandchildren Matthew and...
James Hilton Harwood
Dec 16, 2012
James H. Harwood, age 85, of Knoxville, died suddenly December 16, 2012. He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Fountain City. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in WWII on the U.S.S. Craven. He graduated from Tennessee Tech and retired after 36 years of service with TVA as a mechanical engineer. He enjoyed...
Franklin Ross Bell
Dec 13, 2012
Bell, Franklin R., age 81, of Halls, passed away December 13, 2012 at Tennova Residential Hospice. He was a retired superintendent at Towe Iron Works and was a member of AWS. One of his hobbies was genealogy and he was a charter member of Clan Bell/Bell Family Association. He was preceded in death by his parents Dr. Edward M. and...
Lucy Nell Smith
Dec 7, 2012
Lucy Nell Ferguson Smith, age 69, of Knoxville passed away December 7, 2012. She attended Bonview Baptist Church. Lucy retired from the Corryton Post Office and also was an instructor and hair dresser with Joseph’s Hair Salon. She was preceded in death by parents Roscoe and Ova Vann and brothers Bill and James Edward Ferguson. Survivors include husband of 45...
Gregory Alan Clotfelter
Dec 2, 2012
Clotfelter, Gregory Alan - age 41, of Heiskell, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 2, 2012. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. Preceded in death by grandparents Homer and Allie Foster and Charles and Velma Clotfelter. Survived by wife, Tracy Clotfelter and son, Brandon; parents, Benny and Carol Clotfelter of Powell; siblings, Chris Clotfelter and wife Jody of...
Ray Howard Turner
Dec 1, 2012
Ray Howard Turner, age 85, of Powell, passed away, Saturday, December 1, 2012. He was a member of Central Baptist Church Fountain City and Moulders Sunday School Class. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in WWII and retired from Y-12. Preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Ruth Turner, parents, Charles “Topaz” and Thelma Turner, brothers,...
Alicia Gayle Capps
Nov 30, 2012
Alicia Gayle Capps, born November 1, 1952, passed away November 30, 2012 at Tennova Residential Hospice. She was a member of Lincoln Park Baptist Church and attended Jesus Friends at First Presbyterian Church. She was born to Fred and Helen Capps, who proceed her in death. Also preceded in death by brother Fred A. Capps, Jr., grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins,...
