Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Joseph Clyde Williams
Jan 2, 2014
Joseph Clyde Williams, age 89, of Knoxville passed away Wednesday night peacefully. He was preceded in death by his father Rev. George Williams, mother Minnie Williams, brother Arthur Williams, son Ronnie Joe Williams and gradson Tracey Williams. He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Eula “Tootsie” Williams, son Lonnie Williams, daughters JoAnne Odum (Larry), Wanda Toppings, Deborah...
Teresa Gail Raby
Jan 2, 2014
Teresa Gail Corum Johnson Raby, age 55, passed away January 2, 2014. She was a member of New Beginnings Baptist Church. She was a strong, beautiful woman who WON the battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents Roberts Corum Sr. and Shirley Ann Jones, late husband C. Wayne Raby Jr., brothers Allen and Wayne Corum. Survivors...
Manfred Cecil Dodson
Jan 1, 2014
Manfred C. (Fred) Dodson - age 77, of Halls Crossroads passed away January 1, 2014 surrounded by loving family. He was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Fred retired from Western Union after 30 years of service and was the owner of Dodson Construction Co. Preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Adra Dodson; his brother Petro Dodson;...
Raymond Eugene Quinn
Jan 1, 2014
Ray Eugene Quinn, age 69, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully at his home on January 1, 2014. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. After graduation from Fulton High School, Ray worked for KUB as a lineman and troubleshooter until an accident while repairing lines forced him into early retirement. After recovering from the accident he...
Jimmy Ray Monroe
Jan 1, 2014
Jimmy Ray Monroe, age 77 of Clinton, passed away peacefully in his sleep and went to meet his Lord and Savior on January 1, 2014. Ray was an ordained minister and loved preaching God’s word at Westside Baptist Temple where he was Assistant Pastor. He was a veteran of the US Army and served at Scholfield Barracks in the Heavy...
Raymond Eugene Quinn
Jan 1, 2014
Ray Eugene Quinn, age 69, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully at his home on January 1, 2014. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. After graduation from Fulton High School, Ray worked for KUB as a lineman and troubleshooter until an accident while repairing lines forced him into early retirement. After recovering from the accident he...
J.P. Wilson
Dec 31, 2013
J.P. Wilson- age 87, of Powell, passed away Tuesday December 31, 2013. Member of First Baptist Church of Powell. Preceded in death by parents, Elsie and Paris Wilson; sister, Betty Weaver; brother, Everett and wife Cora Lee. Survived by wife of 65 years, Reba Stooksbury Wilson; son, Jack Wilson; daughter, Brenda Collins and husband Larry; grandson, Travis Collins and wife...
Marilyn Janette Foster
Dec 31, 2013
Marilyn M. Foster, age 73, of Clinton, passed away December 31, 2013. She loved animals and would do more for others than herself and she was a very kind and loving person. She was preceded in death by her daughter Lisa Diane Foster and parents Fain and Viola Malone. Survivors include daughter Karen Janette Troutman, sons Travis Wayne Foster and...
H. B. Carpenter
Dec 30, 2013
H. B. Carpenter, age 74, went to be with the Lord and other loved ones Monday, December 30, 2013. Member of Salem Baptist Church. He worked for KUB for 29 years and attended the University of Tennessee. Preceded in death by parents, Pat and Mattie Carpenter. Survivors include wife of 54 years, Eleanor H. Carpenter; children, Scott Carpenter of Maryville,...
Steve Lynn Harrison
Dec 30, 2013
Steve Lynn Harrison, age 59 of Andersonville, passed away December 30, 2013. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father, William Harrison; step-father, Mayford Ogle; and special friend, Kenny Owens. Survived by soul mate, Debbie Harrison; step-daughter, Laura Surrette; mother, Trula Ogle; several aunts; uncles and cousins. Family will receive friends 5:00 – 7:00...
Brenda Lester Shaw
Dec 29, 2013
Brenda Lester Shaw, age 67 of Knoxville passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013 at Physician’s Regional Hospital. She graduated from Halls High School and attended the University of Tennessee. She loved music and art. She was preceded in death by her father Arthur Lester Jr., and husband Denard Shaw. She is survived by daughter Tiffany Rogers, grandson Micah Rogers, granddaughter...
Eddie Bill Silvey
Dec 29, 2013
Eddie Bill Silvey, age 73, of Newport, went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2013. Bill served in the Army from 1963-1965 and fought in the Vietnam War. Bill worked with his father as a brick mason and retired as a truck driver after 53 years. Bill was a very caring and generous man; he would help anyone....
Harold Robertson
Dec 28, 2013
Harold Robertson- age 66, went to be with the Lord at 11:06 am on Saturday, December 28, 2013, surrounded by his family and friends. He was a member of Highlandview Baptist Church. Harold retired from Volunteer Express. Preceded in death by father and mother, Clifton and Elive Robertson; brothers, Clyde, Claude and Wayne. Survived by wife, Freda Robertson; daughter and...
Kenneth David Grodeman
Dec 27, 2013
Kenneth David Grodeman, born July 25, 1979, passed away December 27, 2013, age 34. A resident of Green Valley Developmental Center for 32 years. He was a wonderful son. He will be greatly missed by his parents. Preceded in death by grandmother, Patricia Speeks; grandparents, Earlene and Tommie Lowe. Survived by father and step-mother, Kenneth and Vickie Grodeman; mother, Patsy...
Tillie Joseph
Dec 27, 2013
Tillie Joseph, age 87 went to be with the Lord on December 27, 2013. She is survived by her daughter Linda Ragan, of Knoxville, son Grant Danley, of Michigan, 6 grandchildren Susan, Mark, Jeffery, Jennifer, Melissa and Jessica, 4 great-grandchildren Mark, Amber, Olivia, and Hazel, sister Nellie Robison of Cedarville, Arkansas and brother-in-law Elmer Becker, of Arkansas, and nieces and...
Mary Lee Campbell
Dec 27, 2013
Mary Campbell stepped peacefully into the next life on Friday evening, freed from the bonds that had held her mind and body these past few years. Her long and productive life of 94 years can now be celebrated in Heaven and on Earth. She was preceded in death by her husband Archie Campbell, parents Moss & Lucille Lewis, brother Gene...
Mildred Caroline Norman
Dec 26, 2013
Mildred Caroline Claiborne Norman, died December 26, 2013 at Physicians’ Regional Hospital in Knoxville. She was born November 22, 1919, in Knoxville to Harry Alvin and Rosa Alice Roth Claiborne. Mildred graduated from Knoxville High School and National Business College. She was a homemaker and enjoyed genealogy and past volunteer work as a Pink Lady at Fort Sanders. She was...
James R. Bruner
Dec 25, 2013
James R. Bruner Sr. (Bud), age 84, of Powell passed away December 25, 2013. Member of Mynatt Road Baptist Church. Survived by wife of 59 years, Ruth; children James Jr., Darrell, Patty Dowling, Joyce Webb, Donald and Doug; 9 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Service 8pm Friday Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. Family and friends will meet Saturday at Mynatt...
Lonnie Verlin Ezell
Dec 25, 2013
Lonnie V. Ezell, age 77, of Andersonville, passed away December 25, 2013. He was of the Baptist faith. He retired from the State of Tennessee. Preceded in death by son Kenneth Ezell; parents Oliver and Ethel Ezell. Survived by wife Violet Ezell; daughters Ann Nolan, Sue and (David) Davis; son Tommy Ezell; 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and several other family...
Don C. Whitson
Dec 25, 2013
Don C. “Joe” Whitson, age 73, formerly of Maynardville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at Physicians Regional Medical Center. Attended Shady Baptist Church in Kodak, Tn. Preceded in death by parents, Ernie & Elsie Whitson. Sister & Brother-in-law, Shirley & Bill Monroe. Brother, Danny Whitson. Survivors: daughter & son-in-law, Tammy & Terry Harms. Grandsons: Brandon Harms and...
