Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Nancy Wagner Anthony
Jan 31, 2014
Nancy Wagner Anthony, age 82, of Knoxville passed away on January 31, 2014 at Brakebill Nursing Home. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. He was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Ray Anthony. She will be greatly missed by daughters and sons-in-law Diane Anthony and Jim Warner; Kathy and Jeff Cleveland; Margaret Anthony...
Betty Jo Wright
Jan 29, 2014
Betty Jo Kitts Wright, age 62 of Knoxville, passed away at Physicians Regional following a brief illness on January 29, 2014. Member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. She was a cherished daughter, loving mother, and wonderful friend. Preceded in death by father, James Bernell Kitts. Survived by daughter, Laura Wright and mother, Dessie Kitts. Funeral service 7:00 pm Saturday at...
Richard Edward Karnes
Jan 29, 2014
Karnes, Richard Edward, age 43 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 29, 2014. He attended Grove Baptist Church and was a member of Salem Baptist Church. He was employed as a Store Manager for Walgreens for the past 24 years. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend to so many. Besides...
Gary R. Carpenter
Jan 27, 2014
Gary R. Carpenter, age 66, of Powell, TN, died January 27, 2014. Gary was a baptized believer in Jesus. He graduated from Central High School, Knoxville, and served in the US Air Force, Dyess AFB, Abilene, TX. He was a graduate of Walters State Community College. He proudly served Knoxville as a policeman and a member of the Blue Hawks...
Elaine "Bunny" Filipek
Jan 26, 2014
Elaine “Bunny” Filipek, age 73, passed away on January 26, 2014. She was a loving wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years Robert M. Filipek, son Robert Filipek, parents William & Agnes Oslin, brother William Oslin, and sister Irene Porter. She is survived by sons Gregory and wife Kathy, and Stephen and...
Muriel Hill Segaser
Jan 26, 2014
Muriel Hill Segaser, age 91 of Knoxville; born Evarts, Kentucky in 1922, passed away January 26, 2014 after a brief illness. Preceded in death by husbands Paul W. Hill and Charles Segaser. Survivors, sons and daughters-in-law, Barry and Benita Hill, Jeffery and Gail Hill, step daughter and step son-in-law, Joanne and Floyd Hipshire and stepdaughter, Mary Davis, 3 grandchildren, 6...
Margaret Elizabeth Meredith
Jan 26, 2014
Margaret Elizabeth Meredith, age 90 of Knoxville passed away peacefully January 26, 2014. She was of the Baptist Faith. Beloved wife of 62 years to the late William C. Meredith, Sr. Precious mother to her 4 sons. Survivors, sons and daughters-in-law, William C. Meredith, Jr. and Carol, Jerry and Donna Meredith, Thomas and Denise Meredith and Timothy and Melinda Meredith,...
Christopher Scott Dean
Jan 26, 2014
Christopher Scott Dean, age 28, of Farragut, passed away suddenly at home of a heart attack on January 26, 2014. Member of Central Baptist Church Bearden. He was a graduate of the class of 2004 from Farragut High School. Attended Lincoln Memorial University on a baseball scholarship, and was a former member of the UT baseball team. He played for...
Glenn Ronald Huffaker
Jan 26, 2014
Glenn Ronald Huffaker, age 74 of North Knoxville, passed away 7:10 a.m. Sunday at home. Preceded in death by parents, James Warner and Martha Cooper Huffaker, and sister, Edna Bohanan. Survivors are daughters, Patricia Stinnett of Sevierville and Lisa Lott of Inman, S. C. Sons, Neil Huffaker of Knoxville, Eugene of Sevierville, and step son John Eubanks of Knoxville. Brother,...
Kyle Vance Overton
Jan 25, 2014
Overton, Kyle Vance –age 80 passed away Saturday January 25, 2014 at his home in Halls, TN. After a battle with a number of health issues, Kyle went to be with the Lord. Kyle was born in Pontiac, MI but grew up in the Knoxville, TN area. After graduating from Central High School, he served 2 years in the United...
Meribeth Joan Laws
Jan 24, 2014
Meribeth Joan Jessee Laws of Knoxville, went to be with the lord 1-24-14. Member of Sharon Baptist Church, devoted wife, loving mother & cherished Nana, dearly loved by family and friends. Preceeded in death by parents Elmer &Erie Jessee. Survived by her loving husband of 45 years Glenn R. Laws; daughters, Monica Laws, Marla Laws Poling (David), Grandchildren, Zachary, Zane,...
Terry Allen Bailey
Jan 24, 2014
Bailey, Terry Allen, age 45, of Knoxville, went home to be Lord and his loving nephew, Timmy Fox, on January 24, 2014. Terry loved to fish, paint cars, spend time with his family, and live his life to the fullest. He is survived by wife of 26 years, Patricia Bailey, children Heather and Austin Bailey, mother and step-father Becky and...
Nancy Gayle Jones
Jan 23, 2014
Nancy Gayle (Moore) Jones, age 57 of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2014. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by parents, Leo and Edith Moore; son, Danny Miller; brother, Tommy Moore. Survived by life partner, Ernest Reno; sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry, Jr. and April, Steve and Jolene, Adam and Jill ; 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sister,...
Connie Lou Lowery
Jan 22, 2014
Connie Lou Lowery, went to be with the Lord on January 22, 2014. She was of the Baptist faith. Her children describe her as “the best mother and best person you’ll ever meet.” She was preceded in death by her parents Joe & Edith Morgan and her sister Carol Morgan. Survivors include her husband Jimmie Lowery, son Jimmy and friend...
Wilburn Lee Kitts
Jan 22, 2014
Wilburn Lee Kitts- age 74, of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday January 22, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Maude Kitts; brother, William Kitts; sister, Hazel Davis. Survived by wife, Susan Kitts; son and wife, Thomas and Amanda Kitts; daughter and husband, Stacy and Matt Lowe; grandchildren, Casey Kitts, Erica Lowe, Elizabeth Lowe and Emalyn Lowe; brothers, Halburn Kitts...
Flora Edna Voltz
Jan 22, 2014
Flora Edna Voltz, age 74 of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2014. She was a faithful and dedicated member of Son Light Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN. Preceded in death by daughter, Karen Jones. Survived by husband, William Voltz; son, Michael Jones and grandson, Parker Jones; son Billy Voltz; daughters, Kelly Jones, Teri Reece, Tami Crabtree and Zoe Ann...
Cheryl Jean Cox
Jan 22, 2014
Cheryl J. Lett Cox, The angels wrapped Cheryl in their arms on January 22, 2014. She now rest with her Lord and Savior. Cheryl was the third daughter born to Jack and Evelyn Lett (deceased.) She was the proud sister to Brenda K. Lett Steele, deceased and the proud sister to Jackie F. Lett Johnson, deceased. Cheryl was a dedicated...
Edward Ray Stover
Jan 20, 2014
Edward “Ray’ Stover (Daddo)- 90 entered into eternal rest on January 20, 2014. He was born in Knoxville, Tn, February 19, 1923, the son of Mack C. and Della Stover. He graduated from Knoxville High School. He proudly served our country in World War II, a member of the United States Army 1st Aircraft Repair Unit (Floating). Ray was a...
John R. Jones
Jan 20, 2014
John Rufus Jones, age 92, passed away January 20, 2014. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving in World War II and was an active member of the Republican Party. Preceded in death by parents, Sara and Tommy Jones and many other loved ones. Survived by daughters, Jonene Sarah Manning, Michleen Wanda Jones; sons, Bobby Ray Jones, Farwick Paul Jones;...
Allen Columbus Manning
Jan 19, 2014
Allen C. (A.C.) Manning Jr. born on January 8, 1952, passed to his heavenly home on Sunday January 19, 2014. He was preceded by his parents Allen Sr.. and Martha Manning and sisters Louise Amburn, Anna Kincaid and Bobbie Berrier. He is survived by brother Bill Manning and sisters Naomi Amburn, Judy and husband David Lewis, Shirley and husband Jim...
