Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Emma L. Crabtree
Oct 26, 2012
Emma Lee Crabtree, age 90, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully, Friday, October 26, 2012, after a lingering illness. She was lovingly known as “sweet granny” by her great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by father James, mother Janie, sister Helen, and brother James. Survived by sister, Doris Weaver. Sons, Sam (Beth) Giardina and Steve Crabtree. Daughter, Jamie (Don) Jones. Grandchildren, John (Natashya)...
Robert Franklin Dills
Oct 26, 2012
Mr. Robert Franklin Dills was known as many things to many people. He was a loved one, a friend, and someone special. To family and friends who knew him best, Robert will be remembered as a very exceptional person. He was born April 7, 1931 in Knox County, Tennessee, the son of Robert and Julia Dills. Robert was raised with...
Mary Elizabeth Holsenback
Oct 26, 2012
Mary E. Houser Holsenback, age 86 of South Knoxville, passed away peacefully Friday, October 26, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Robert Holsenback, Sr.; parents, Bert and Dixie Houser; sisters, Mildred Flenniken, Ruby Mays, and Lucille Huff; brothers, Paul, Bert, Jr., and Tommy Joe Houser. Survived by sons, James (Mabel) Holsenback, Robert (Melita) Holsenback, Jr.; daughter, Barbara (John) Fisher; 6...
Bueford Leonard Record
Oct 25, 2012
Bueford Record, age 69, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, October 25, 2012. He worked as an auto body repairman and former teacher at Byington-Solway Vocational Center and Lays Body Shop for 15 years. Member of New Pleasant Gap Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father Earl Leonard Record. Survived by wife of 51 years, Ruth Record; sons...
Lola Edith Gregg
Oct 25, 2012
Mrs. Lola Edith Gregg was known as many things to many people. She was a loved one, a friend, and someone special. To family and friends who knew her best, Lola will be remembered as a very exceptional person. She was the daughter of Alvin & Pearl Branam. She was born in Sevier County, Tennessee in 1920. Fortunately, Lola enjoyed what...
Kimberly Virginia Childress
Oct 24, 2012
Ms. Kimberly Virginia Childress was known as many things to many people. She was a loved one, a friend, and someone special. To family and friends who knew her best, Kimberly will be remembered as a very exceptional person. She was the daughter of Kenneth & Billie Childress, born in Knoxville, TN in 1979. Kimberly was raised with one sibling. She...
Billy Ray Moyers
Oct 20, 2012
Billy Ray Moyers was known as many things to many people. He was a loved one, a friend, and someone special. To family and friends who knew him best, Billy will be remembered as a very exceptional person. He was born in Claiborne County, TN to Mana & Reba Moyers. Billy was raised with two siblings. He had a brother, George...
Billie Mays Nave
Oct 20, 2012
Nave, Billie Mays, age 85 of Powell, passed away on October 20th at Tennova Hospice. She was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, February 1, 1927. She was a charter member at Powell Presbyterian Church. She was an active member in the Eastern Star since March of 1954, having membership in Fountain City OES 160 and Powell OES 335. Billie was instrumental...
Betty Jean Stair
Oct 15, 2012
Betty Renfro “Our Mam” Stair, went home to be with her Lord and Savior around 8:30 am, Monday, October 15, 2012 at the age of 82. Mrs. Stair was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 30, 1930. Betty was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. She had been a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church for 53 years....
Teresa Laverne Settle
Oct 15, 2012
Teresa was born in Knoxville, Tennessee August 3rd, 1956. She was the third child to join the family. She had an older sister, Peggy and an older brother, Ricky. She lived North of Knoxville in a suburb known as Norwood with her family until she married Rick Settle in January of 1977. Teresa attended Norwood Elementary, Northwest Middle School and...
Mildred Jane Killion
Oct 12, 2012
Mildred Jane Cole Killion, age 73, of Halls passed away, Friday, October 12, 2012 at Physicians Regional Medical Center. She was born in New Tazewell, TN. She is a member of Emory Pike American Christian Church. Jane was a devoted wife, mother an grandmother. She worked at Standard Knitting Mills and various medical offices in Knox County. Mrs. Killion was...
Johnny Eugene Broadwater
Oct 11, 2012
Johnny Eugene “Gene” Broadwater, age 68, of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord October 11, 2012. He was a member of West View Wesleyan Church and had served during Vietnam in the US Marine Corps. He was retired from Amtrak and was currently a volunteer for Knox County Office on Aging as a Senior Companion. He was preceded...
Joe Michael Knox
Oct 9, 2012
Joe “Mike” Knox, age 57, passed away on October 9, 2012 following a brave battle with cancer. He was a member of First Baptist Concord Church. He loved his motorcycle and is now riding on the clouds with Jesus. Preceded in death by father Bill Knox. Survived by wife Kathy Knox of 3 years; step-daughter Nicole McMillan; step-son Michael (Dawn)...
Mynatt Macklin
Oct 7, 2012
Mynatt Macklin, Jr., age 66, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday October 7, 2012. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by wife Elizabeth Ann Macklin, and parents William and Thelma Mae Macklin. Survivors include son Jeffery Scott Macklin as well as several brothers and sisters. A memorial service will be held Monday at Mynatt Funeral Home...
Betty H Johnson
Oct 6, 2012
Betty H. Johnson, went to be with her lord on October 6, 2012 following a lengthy illness. Member of Mullins Chapel Baptist Church, Dandridge. She and her husband, Arlie fostered more than 30 children prior to her retirement in 1990. Preceded in death by her parents; Earnest and Claudia Holloway,Brothers; Bob and Clyde Holloway, Grand-daughters; Whittney Danae Roberts, foster grand-daughter;...
Wanda Faye Bales
Oct 6, 2012
Wanda Faye Bales was known as many things to many people. She was a loved one, a friend, and someone special. To family and friends who knew her best, Wanda will be remembered as a very exceptional person.To not love her was to not know her. She was born June 15, 1942, the daughter of Arthur Olan and Edna Celia...
Billy Ray Hodges
Oct 6, 2012
Billy Ray Hodges, age 67, of Powell, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 6, 2012. Bill proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and was a Vietnam Veteran. He worked for The University of Tennessee for 34 years and retired as a computer systems manager for The College of Law and Law...
Edgar Raymond Ritter
Oct 3, 2012
Edgar Raymond Ritter was known as many things to many people. He was a loved one, a friend, and someone special. To family and friends who knew him best, Edgar will be remembered as a very exceptional person. He was born the son of Jim W. And Eva Ray Fink in Knoxville, Tennessee on March 24, 1943. Edgar worked hard to...
Bill Bowman Brantley
Oct 1, 2012
Bill Bowman Brantley, age 80, of Knoxville, passed away, October 1, 2012. He was of the Baptist Faith. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and retired from Knox County Penal Farm. Preceded in death by wife Helen C. Brantley, second wife Barbara N. Baty, parents Lonnie and Rhoda Brantley. Survivors: daughter, Melissa Stooksbury, grandchildren, Brandon Stooksbury, Brad...
Robert A. Mink
Oct 1, 2012
Robert A. Mink was known as many things to many people. He was a loved one, a friend, and someone special. To family and friends who knew him best, Bob will be remembered as a very exceptional person. He was born October 31, 1927 in Knox County, Tennessee, the son of Robert & Frances Mink. Bob was raised with three siblings....
