Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Jul 16, 2012

NEELY, BETTY STORM - age 77 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord July 16, 2012. Member of Faith United Methodist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by parents, Gabe and Bertha Storm; brothers, Harold, Tony and Earl Storm; sister, Rena Hall. Survived by husband of 58 years, David Neely; sons, Steve...

Jul 16, 2012

Elsie “Granny” Stevens, age 79 of Halls, passed away July 16, 2012. Member of Salem Baptist Church and attended Cornerstone Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Charles Stevens. Survived by 6 children, 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Family and friends will meet 9:45 am Thursday at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery for 10:00 am graveside service. Dr. Frank Epperson and...

Jul 16, 2012

White, Loucinda (Jo), age 86, passed away at home on July 16, 2012. Born 1926 in Union County and a member of Rocky Hill Baptist Church for over 50 years. She was among the few “Rosie Rivetters” and retired from Levi Strauss after 25 years. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, James White, son...

Jul 15, 2012

Christine Gault Richmond, age 93, of Knoxville, passed away July 15, 2012. She was a member of Fountain City United Methodist Church for most of her life and also a member of St. Mary’s Women’s Auxillary. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence Albert Richmond. Survivors: sons, Larry (Brenda) Richmond and Eddie (Patty) Richmond. Grandchildren, Sonja (Richard) Bock and Angela (Ken)...

Jul 14, 2012

Vandyke, Frances M., born September 28, 1918 in Muskegon MI., died Saturday, July 14, 2012 following a short illness with her children by her side. She was a long time member of The Lady’s of Charity, serving as Welfare Coordinator for several years and volunteer until her mid 80’s. In addition, she was an active member of Blessed John XXIII...

Jul 14, 2012

Robert “Dale” Murr, Sr. age 71 of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord, July 14, 2012. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend that would do anything to help anybody. Survivors, wife Judy Murr, son and daughter-in-law, Dale Jr. and Tessa Murr, son, Jimmy Murr, daughter and son-in-law, Robin and...

Jul 13, 2012

James Denny Prince, age 64, of Knoxville passed away July 13, 2012. He was of the Baptist faith and an avid fisherman, He was preceded in death parents Carol and Oma Prince. Survivors include wife Sandra Prince, daughter and son-in-law Melissa and Jason Roulette, daughter Amy Prince, grandchildren Mason, Noah, and Connor James Roulette, Jordan and Javan Prince, brothers Dennis...

Jul 13, 2012

Blanche Irene Cooper Norman- age 86, passed away, Friday, July 13, 2012, was a resident of the Ball Camp/ Karns community for 56 years. She was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Lester (Leck) Norman; grandsons, Justin and David. Survived by sons and daughter-in-laws, Carl and Gail Norman, Lester Jr and Nancy Norman, Eugene...

Jul 12, 2012

Ethel C. Merriman, age 78 of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012. She attended ChristWay Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Thomas Daniel Merriman. Survived by sons, Ronnie Daniel and wife Betsy and C. J. Merriman; grandchildren, Melissa and Justin Merriman; great-grandchildren, Marcus and Hayden Bond and an expectant great- granddaughter, Naomi Grace. Family will receive friends 6:00...

Jul 10, 2012

Jack Eugene Lewis died at 2:07 AM on July 10, 2012, at Parkwest Hospital in Knoxville, TN. Jack had suffered through a difficult period in the past year due to operations on his throat for cancer, and ultimately coronary arterial disease took his life. Jack was a true and unique spirit who lived a great life, was loved by countless...

Jul 9, 2012

James Edward Huffstetler, age 71, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly July 9, 2012. Sunrise was May 7, 1941. Jim was a member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City and the Agalliasis Sunday School Class and retired from Exxon Mobil. Preceded in death by parents: Fred and Mary Huffstetler; brothers: Gene and Roy Huffstetler, sister: Jerri Ramsey. Survivors: wife of...

Jul 1, 2012

ARMSTRONG, CHRISTOPHER NEIL--age 40 of Knoxville, passed away suddenly at his home on July 1, 2012. Chris spent his childhood in the Colonial Heights community of Kingsport where he was a member of Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church. He graduated from Sullivan South High School and from ETSU with a B.A. in graphic design. Chris moved to Knoxville in 1997 and...

Jun 25, 2012

Evelyn M. Payne, age 85 of Fountain City passed away June 25, 2012 at home. Member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by husbands; Rev. Arvel Ellis, & Claude Payne, Sr. Survivors; son & daughter-in-law; Glenn & Barbara Ellis, Son David Ellis, grandsons; Sean Ellis, Shelia Ellis, Bryan Ellis, Chris Ellis, 6 great-grandchildren. Service 7 pm Thursday...

Jun 20, 2012

Bobby R. Witt, age 72, of Knoxville, went home to be with his Savior, on June 20, 2012. He passed away peacefully with his loved ones around him at Tennova Hospital. He was a member of Loveland Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Ralph and Lillie Witt of the Clear Springs Community, siblings, Bud and John Witt, Ethel Eastridge...

Jun 10, 2012

Ruby A. Floyd age 88 went home to be with her Lord, June 10th 2012. She was a loving mother, grandmother, friend and prayer warrior to all who knew her. She will be sadly missed, but rejoice with her in her homecoming. She is preceded in death by her mother and father, brothers and sisters and her Husband of 62...

Aug 3, 2010

Charis Beth Lay, age 70, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on December 1, 2017. She retired from East Ridge Uniforms. She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years William “Bill” Lay and his children. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The U.T. Cancer Institute, Attn: Development Office, 2121 Medical Center Way,...

Mar 14, 1932

Randell Martin of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at the age of 88. He was born and grew up in Anderson County, Tennessee. He worked for many years with the KUB water division before retirement. He is preceded in death by his father Percy Martin, and his mother Grace Vandergriff Martin; his sister Maxine Martin; and his...

Leeman Byron Vincent age 55, of Knoxville, formerly of Atlanta, GA, went home to be with his Lord on April 7, 2017. Byron is preceded in death by his parents, Leaman and Margaret; sister Jennie Light and brother-in-law, Ronnie Light. Survivors include son, Byron of Knoxville; mother of child, Sheila Johlin; sister, Wanda Maynard; nieces, Susan, Marie, Jackie and Amanda....

Geraldine “Gerri” George, age 83 of Halls passed away Friday, March 30 at home surrounded by family. Gerri was a lifelong member of Milan Baptist Church where she served 63 years as Church Musician. Gerri is preceded in death by her parents Adrian and Hazel Kirkpatrick. She is survived by loving husband of 66 years, Jack George; son, Steve George...

Robert L. Watkins age 78, of North Knoxville passed away peacefully 11:55AM Wednesday, October 28, 2020 with his wife by his side. He was a veteran graduate of Fulton High and attended UT. He retired from the Knox County Register of Deeds office after many years of service. He was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, and he was...