Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Sidney Roland Wheeler
Aug 12, 2014
Sidney Roland Wheeler, age 70, born April 27, 1944, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2014. He was a member of Central Church of God and retired from KUB. Preceded in death by mother, Helen Wheeler; father, Herbert Wheeler; brothers, Jerry Wheeler and Jimmy Wheeler; sisters, Gail White, Vickie Montgomery, and Pamela King. Survived by wife, Cynthia Wheeler; son, Dana Wheeler;...
Beulah Raye Hubbs
Aug 11, 2014
Beulah Raye Beeler Hubbs “Tootie”, age 90 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord August 11, 2014. She was a member of Graveston Baptist Church and retired from Robertshaw Controls. Preceded in death by husband of 68 years, James Floyd Hubbs; parents, Lee Homer and Minnie Beeler; son, Garry Hubbs; brother, Lowell Beeler; twin sister, Arlie Fay Beeler. Survived...
John Joseph Searcy
Aug 11, 2014
John Joseph Searcy, age 81 of Heiskell, passed away August 11, 2014. John was a loving father, grandfather, and husband. He was a very wise man with a passion for natural and herbal remedies. He retired from the Teamsters after 35 years of service. He attended Raccoon Valley Church of God when he was able. Preceded in death by father,...
Gloria Ann Hensley
Aug 10, 2014
Gloria Ann Hensley, age 83 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord August 10, 2014. Member of Grace Baptist Church of Halls. She was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky and formerly from Ypsilanti, Michigan. Preceded in death by husband, Buford; parents; sisters, Billie Frisbee, Lynn Branham; brothers, Don Redmon, Kenny Redmon. Survived by daughter, Donna Sue Hensley; grandchildren, Aaron Miller...
Melissa Ann Kelley
Aug 8, 2014
Melissa A. Kelley, age 44 of Halls, passed away August 8, 2014. She was currently employed with the City of Knoxville for 13 years. Preceded in death by her father, Dale Pergrem. Survived by daughter, Brittany Kelley; mother, Deborah Yeary; sister, Angie Miolen; brothers, Richie Pergrem and Tony Pergrem; nephews, Justin Miolen and Will Pergrem; best friend, Jessica Taylor; several...
Margaret Juanita Wright
Aug 8, 2014
Margaret J. (Lyons) Wright- age 71 passed away August 8, 2014 in Powell, TN. She was of the Baptist faith and last attended Brea Baptist Church of Inskip Road in Knoxville. She is survived by her husband of 47 years Horace Wright; four sons, Jeff Wright, Melvin Myers, James Myers, Randy Wright; daughter, Donna Tolliver; grandchildren, great grandchildren and two...
Linda Donehew Johnson
Aug 8, 2014
Linda Donehew Johnson, age 66, of Powder Springs, passed away Friday, August 8, 2014 at 8:20 AM due to a lingering illness with PAD. She was a member of Hines Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by parents Otis and Rama Donehew and brother William Donehew. Survivors include husband of 46 years Rev. Denver Johnson, daughters Jennifer Stamper...
Clarence Lee "Buck" Conard
Aug 5, 2014
Clarence Lee “Buck” Conard, age 73, passed away at home on August 5, 2014. He was a member of Holston Hills Freewill Baptist Church. He was always an outgoing man, a great husband, father and papaw. Preceded in death by parents, Alonzo and Bessie Conard; brother, Horace Conard; sisters, Barbara Jean Ernest and Shirley Mitchell and son, Kelly Beach. Survived...
Martha Louise Butler
Aug 5, 2014
Martha Louise Lamb Taylor Butler, age 84, of Corryton, went home to be with the Lord August 5, 2014. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents McKinney and Rebecca Lamb; husbands Harry Taylor and Thurman Butler; brother Carson Lamb; sister Edith Ballard and Mildred Justice. She was a very loving mother and grandmother...
Ronald Wayne Sharp
Aug 4, 2014
Ronald Wayne Sharp Sr., age 66, passed away at home on Monday, August 4, 2014. He attended and was saved and baptized at New Life Deliverance. Preceded in death by parents, William E. and Doris E. Sharp. Son, Little Ronnie Sharp and sister, Connie Loveday. Survivors: loving wife of 45 years, Becky Sharp. Son, Andy Sharp. Daughter & son-in-law, Natalie...
Anna Walker Waggoner Smith
Aug 4, 2014
Anna W. Smith, age 90, passed away August 4, 2014. She was a lifelong member of Smithwood Baptist Church. Retired from Fulton’s but her most favorite job was being a policewoman at the Smithwood intersection to help the children at the crosswalk. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ollie W. Lemons; father, George Harrison Walker; first husband, Sam...
Harold Leon Whedbee
Aug 4, 2014
Harold L. Whedbee, age 80, of Knoxville, passed away August 4, 2014. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and Cherokee Lodge #384 F&AM. He was a retired iron worker and had served in the Marine Reserves. He was preceded in death by wife Polly Whedbee, parents Lawrence and Clennilee Whedbee, and sister Peggy Sue Whedbee. Survivors include wife...
Sharon Gail Flynn
Aug 4, 2014
Sharon Gail Tindell Stooksbury Flynn, age 65 of Knoxville, passed away Monday, August 4, 2014. She was a member of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by husband, Maynard Flynn; son, Timothy Ray Stooksbury; parents, Jo Ella and Raymond Tindell; sister, Carolyn Dyke. Survived by daughter, Karla Stooksbury DeNagel and husband Douglas; grandchildren, Courtney Crenshaw, Brandon Crenshaw, Ian Winston, and...
Allen G. Cox
Aug 3, 2014
Allen G. Cox “Jr”, 87, of Powell passed away August 3, 2014. He was born at Fort Sanders November 17, 1926. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and established and owned a Super Kleen Laundry and Cleaner for 42 years. After selling his business he became a Walmart Greeter in Halls, where he could see and talk to...
Sandra Mclain Leach
Aug 3, 2014
Sandra Lynn McLain Leach, age 73, went home to be with the Lord on August 3, 2014 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. She had retired from Bell South after 30 years of service. She was preceded in death by father Edward McLain, son Jonathan Leach, ex-husband Smokey Leach, and close friend Carol Watson. Survivors include mother Mildred McLain, grandson Austin...
Lois Bryant Caughron
Aug 3, 2014
Lois Bryant Caughron, age 90, went home August 3, 2014. She was a member of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church for over 50 years where she served as Sunday School teacher, choir member, and President of the WMU. She worked as secretary in the family business at O.A. Caughron & Son’s Machine Shop. She was a 50 plus year member of...
Florine Cunningham
Aug 3, 2014
Florine K. Cunningham, age 85, of Knoxville, passed away August 3, 2014. She was preceded in death by husband Samuel E. Cunningham, and sons Michael Edward Cunningham, Sr. and Gerald Steven Cunningham. Survivors include sons Gregory Cunningham and wife Sherry and Brian Scott Cunningham and wife Kathy of Gay, GA, grandchildren Laura Beth Barker of Pikeville, KY, Michael Edward Cunningham,...
Robert Wayne Woodward
Aug 2, 2014
Robert Wayne Woodward, age 65, of Maynardville, passed away August 2, 2014 at North Knox Medical Center. He is preceded in death by father Charles B. Woodward. He is survived by mother Frances R. Woodward; daughter Ashlee Ulland and husband Shane; son Matt Woodward and wife Christal; grandchildren Trevor Ulland, Paige Ulland, and Kailee Dockery; sisters Sharon Treece and Brenda...
Hazel Mary Hughes
Aug 2, 2014
Hazel M. Hughes, 89, of Corryton passed peacefully at her daughter’s home on Saturday, August 2, 2014 to join her husband and son in Heaven.Ms. Hughes loved her Sunday school class at Corryton Baptist Church and was active in her church family and community. Ms. Hughes was born and raised in Knox County and worked at Standard Knitting Mills for...
Jeffrey Lynn "Woody" Beeler
Jul 31, 2014
Jeffrey Lynn “Woody” Beeler, age 53, of Corryton, passed away July 31, 2014. He was a member of Graveston Baptist Church. Jeff graduated from Gibbs High School where he excelled in the game of football. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by father L.R. Beeler, JR. Survivors include daughter Courtney Anne Beeler, mother Donna...
