Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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,...
Margaret Marion York
Nov 28, 2012
Margaret Jeffries Brakebill York, age 91, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord November 28, 2012, where she made her home with her daughter and son-in-law Marion and Jim Henley. She was of the Pentecostal faith. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years Willis York, former husband Ted Brakebill, parents Frank and Grace Jeffries, brothers...
Petre Bocarnea
Nov 27, 2012
Petre Bocarnea, age 65 of Knoxville, formerly of Romania, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at his home. He was of the Romanian Orthodox Faith. Survived by wife, Natalia Bocarnea; daughters, Simona and Ana Maria; sons-in-law, Nae and Jason; grandchildren, Elena, Nic, Gabe and Noah; brothers, Vasile, Constantin and Gheorghe. Graveside service 11:00 am Saturday at Lynch-Bethel Cemetery with Father...
James Morton Gregory
Nov 24, 2012
James (Jim) Morton Gregory – age 82, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2012. He was a lifelong resident of Halls and attended Union Baptist Church. Jim was born and raised in Rosehill, VA and was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Preceded in death by wife, Stella Mildred Sharp Gregory; parents, Vernon Frances Gregory and Martha Weston Gregory, both were from Jonesville,...
Christine I. Fritz
Nov 24, 2012
Christine Markita (Ingram) Fritz, age 86, of Knoxville, TN died peacefully surrounded by loving members of her family on Saturday, November 24, 2012. The funeral Mass for Christine will be held on Thursday, November 29th at 11:00 AM at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 1041 N. Central Avenue, Knoxville, TN. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Reverend Monsignor Xavier Mankel, V.G....
Leroy Ramsey
Nov 23, 2012
Leroy Ramsey, born March 23, 1940, went to be with the Lord November 23, 2012. He was an US Army Veteran and served in the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by parents Otha and Maxine Ramsey. Survivors include wife of 52 years Charlotte Ramsey, children Debbie Miller (Jay), Greg Ramsey (Kelly), and Charles Scott Ramsey (Sherry), grandchildren Jason...
Joshua Ryan Penland
Nov 22, 2012
Joshua Ryan Penland age 29 passed away Thursday November 22, 2012. Joshua proudly served his country as a Corporal in the 9th Communication Battalion Service Company Engineers. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Corryton. He was a 2002 graduate of Gibbs High School. Joshua was preceded in death by grandfather Malcolm “Buddy” Ford (Poppy) whom he adored....
Jerry David Lockhart
Nov 18, 2012
Jerry D. Lockhart, age 47 of Halls, passed away peacefully November 18, 2012. A retired Veteran of the U.S. Army serving during Desert Storm and also retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Preceded in death by mother Pauline Lockhart; son Logan Lockhart. Survived by wife Christi Trombley Lockhart; children Carly Trombley and James N. Lockhart; father Logan Lockhart; brother Wayne...
Wade Kelley White
Nov 17, 2012
Wade Kelley White, age 71 of Knoxville passed away peacefully early Saturday morning with his children by his side. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Ruby White; sister and brothers, Ralph White, Johnny White, Claudia Wyrick, Easter Mills, Bonnie Keyes, Billy Cox and Edna Mae Collins. Survived by brother R.L. White of Knoxville; sister, Darlene Cervone of Pennsylvania;...
Kyle "Pete" Walker
Nov 16, 2012
Kyle (Pete) Walker, age 65 of Halls, passed away Friday, November 16, 2012 at home. He was of the Baptist faith. He was an avid car enthusiast. Preceded in death by parents Ira and Hazel Walker. Survived by wife Ruth Walker; son and daughter-in-law Forrest and Kristi Walker; grandsons Travis and Cameron Walker; sister Katherine Farmer; several nieces and nephews....
Hazel M. Cardwell
Nov 13, 2012
Hazel M. Cardwell, age 67, of Seymour passed away November 13, 2012. She was a lifelong member of Island Home Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by son Richard N. Hines III and first husband Richard N. Hines, Jr. Survivors include husband Donald Cardwell, son Michael Hines, step-daughter Donna Patterson, grandchildren Corey and Rachel Hines and Claudia and Rayna...
Brad Scott Shultz
Nov 13, 2012
Brad Scott Shultz, age 40 of Halls, went home to be with Jesus November 13, 2012. Member of Dante Church of God. Preceded in death by father Robert (Bobby) Lee Shultz. Survived by wife of 20 years, Patti Shultz; son Steven Shultz; daughter Rachel Shultz; mother Gail Weaver Shultz; sister and brother-in-law Terry and Danny Shankles; brother and sister-in-law Mark...
Donna Marsh Fultz
Nov 12, 2012
Donna Lynn Marsh Fultz, age 34 of Knoxville, passed into Heaven on November 12, 2012. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by loving mate Mitchell Fultz. Survived by father Mike Marsh; sons Dawson Marsh, Lelan Fultz; brother Michael Joel Marsh; mother-in-law Shelba Sams. She will be missed by a host of family and friends. Funeral service 7:00...
Curtis Eugene Kerr
Nov 11, 2012
Kerr, Curtis Eugene (Gene), age 83, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully into the arms of his heavenly father on November 11, 2012. He was a member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church, where he always loved to meet and greet at the door. He was a loving, devoted, and very generous husband, father, grandfather, and friend to us all. He...
Edith Faye Hart
Nov 6, 2012
Edith Faye Horner Hart, age 79, of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord November 6, 2012. She was a member of French Broad Baptist Church and retired from Standard Knitting Mill. She was preceded in death by husband Allen Hart, parents, brothers, sisters, and sons James Nichols, Jr. and Jeffery Logan Bailey. Survivors include daughter Vickie Wilhite and...
Mabel Irene Dawson
Nov 4, 2012
Mabel Dawson, age 94 of Halls, went home to we with the Lord on November 4, 2012. She was a member of Ailordale Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her son, Doyle Edward Dawson; husband, Rev. Leon Charlie Dawson. Survivors include daughters, Loretta (Sissy) Foster, Carolyn Marcum-Loy; 6 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 8 great-great grandchildren and a host of other...
Freddie Lee Mcgill
Oct 31, 2012
Mr. Freddie Lee McGill; loving father, papaw, brother, and uncle. He was born on October 31, 1943. He was a very simple man who's wealth was pure love for his family and life itself. To everyone around him, he seemed to be eternally happy, and he willingly shared that joy with anyone whose life he touched. For Freddie, bringing out...
