Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Dennis Christopher Shipley
Jun 9, 2014
Dennis Christopher Shipley, age 63 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord June 9, 2014 He was a singer and pastor for 38 years and currently was the pastor of Freedom Full Gospel Church. Dennis has been touching people with his singing voice since 1976. Dennis was Preceded in death by parents Dewey and Maybelle Shipley, 2 brothers, and...
Dennis Wayne Boles
Jun 8, 2014
Dennis Wayne “Bear” “Big Man” Boles age 55 of Knoxville formerly of Halls, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, June 8, 2014. Preceeded in death by, parents, John Marshall (Monk) Boles, Dorothy Annette Hickman Boles Free, step-dad Claude Free, sister Angela Boles Walker, step-brother Tim Free, grandchildren J.J. Bailey and baby Hopson, and father-in-law Carl Williams. Survived by...
Barbara Ruth Ellis
Jun 8, 2014
Barbara Ruth Ellis age 49 passed away June 8, 2014. Barbara was a member of New Beverly Baptist Church. Preceeded in death by, son, Christopher Thomas Bernard, father, Claude Bernard, step-father, James Thomas Huffman, grandparents, William and Willie Mae Bernard, Kyle and Isa Bell and several cousins. Survivors, husband, William Glenn Ellis, mother, Christine Bell Huffman, brothers, Tim and Doug...
Jimmy Lee Parton
Jun 8, 2014
Jimmy Parton, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2014 at home with his loving family by his side. Jimmy was a member of the Eagle’s Club. He loved to gamble and travel. Preceded in death by sons Jimmy and Michael Parton; daughter, Virginia (Ginger) Beamon. Survived by wife, Vivian Parton; children, Robert Adkins and Frank Parton; step-son, Wayne Beamon;...
Rubye Bailey
Jun 8, 2014
Rubye Allene Brewer Bailey, 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Broadview Assisted Living, Pensacola, FL. Rubye was born in Jacks Creek, TN on January 30, 1920 to Tompsy W. and Jerri Kee Brewer. She married Robert Andy Bailey in 1942 before he left to serve in WWII in the Army Corp of Engineers. After the war...
Tandy Leann Lett
Jun 7, 2014
Tandy LeAnn Jones Lett, age 37 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014. She is survived by husband, Wayne Lett; sons, Colt Hutchings, Owen Hutchings, Sean Robertson; step-children Xander and Ella Lett ; parents, Edward Jones, Jr. and wife Tammy; mother, Gwendolyn Overstreet; brother, Derek Jones; sister, Ashley Ogle; step-sisters, Amanda Rhoades, Melissa Ivey; several nieces and nephews. Family...
William (Billy) Hart
Jun 6, 2014
William (Billy) Terrance Hart, age 50, of Knoxville, passed away 6-6-14. He attended St. Albert the Great Church, he was a devoted husband, loving father, wonderful big brother, and the best imaginable grandfather ever. He was a truly genuine person and a great friend. He was preceded in death by; father, Robert Zepernick, and nephew, Ryan Parker Zepernick and Dennis...
Zelphia (Gilbert) Reynolds
Jun 5, 2014
Zelphia (Gilbert) Reynolds, age 96, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, June 5, 2014. She was born November 7, 1917 in Union County where she lived until her family was displaced by the building of Norris Dam. She was of the Baptist faith and attended Cedar Grove Baptist Church of Union County most of her life. She is preceded...
Robert Gene Cannon
Jun 5, 2014
Robert Gene Cannon, Sr., 81, of Knoxville went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday morning, June 5, 2014. He was born on April 17,1933. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt aircraft carrier. He worked for the Knoxville Police Department early in his career and then for...
Robert Taylor Scott
Jun 5, 2014
Robert Taylor Scott left his earthly world better than when he entered it. A kind giver and loyal friend, who touched so many people with his thoughtfulness and contagious laugh, he always carried a song in his heart and a joke in his pocket. He was Powell High School and UT’s biggest fan, he cheered on the Panthers and Volunteers...
Evelyn Irene Bryan
Jun 4, 2014
Evelyn Irene Bryan, age 67, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2014. She had retired from Enterprise Electronics after 34 years of service. Preceded in death by husband Wayne D. Bryan; parents Albert and Pauline Lewis; brother Joseph Lewis. Survived by son Kenneth W. Bryan; daughter Leah Heisler; sister Olene Langford. Family and friends will meet 10:45pm Saturday at Greenwood for...
Joe Tony Hubbs
Jun 4, 2014
Joe Tony Hubbs, Jr., age 66, of West Palm Beach, Fl, passed away June 4, 2014. He was born in Knoxville, TN on August 30, 1947. He was preceded in death by father Joe T. Hubbs and mother Glendora P. Hubbs. Survivors include brother Larry D. Hubbs, sister and brother-in-law Vickie and Patrick H. Hooks, Jr., brothers Robbie, Joey, Jason,...
Evelyn Irene Bryan
Jun 4, 2014
Evelyn Irene Bryan, age 67, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2014. She had retired from Enterprise Electronics after 34 years of service. Preceded in death by husband Wayne D. Bryan; parents Albert and Pauline Lewis; brother Joseph Lewis. Survived by son Kenneth W. Bryan; daughter Leah Heisler; sister Olene Langford. Family and friends will meet 10:45pm Saturday at Greenwood for...
Firman Rousseau Brock
Jun 1, 2014
Firman Rousseau Brock- age 64, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord June 1, 2014. He was an active member and Sunday school teacher at Stoney Point Baptist Church and retired as a machinist from Y-12. Preceded in death by parents Randy and Helen Brock. Survived by wife, Connie Brock; daughters, Christie Mullins and Ashley Tindell; grandchildren, Violet Mullins,...
Grace Loy
May 31, 2014
Loy, Grace- age 75, of Knoxville, passed away Saturday May 31, 2014. Preceded in death by husband Jack Loy; mother and father, Charlie and Elva Ramsey. Survived by son Jeff Loy; 3 granddaughters Lindsey, Brooke and Lauren; sisters Della Maples, Betty Nix and Carol Adkins; and brother-in-law Howard Maples. Family and friends will meet 10:45 AM, Thursday, at Greenwood Cemetery...
Bobby Eugene Bales
May 31, 2014
Bobby E. “Bob” Bales, age 76, of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on May 31, 2014 after a lingering illness. He was of the Baptist faith and worked at Tom’s Foods for 40 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Theodore & Elva Bales and a daughter Angela Moore Waggoner. He is survived by his...
Robert Clarence Bales
May 31, 2014
Robert Clarence (GranGran) Bales, age 70, of Corryton passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014 at home with his family singing around him. Robert was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a member of Fairview Baptist Church. He had led music in several churches in the area since the 1960’s. He was a retired small engines repairman with...
Sherry Lynn Riley
May 31, 2014
Sherry Lynn Farrington Riley, age 58, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord, May 31, 2014. Member of Central United Methodist Church. She helped countless women as the program director of the Victim Advocacy Program at the YWCA counseling victims of domestic violence. She was also a law enforcement training specialist at the University of Tennessee. Preceded in...
Belva Rogers Schad
May 30, 2014
Belva Rogers Schad, age 96, went to be with the Lord on Friday May 30th 2014. She was a member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City. She retired from State Testing & Evaluation Center at The University Of Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Francis Schad; and son, Roger Alan Schad. She is survived by...
Mary Elizabeth Ezell
May 30, 2014
Mary Elizabeth (Bullis) Ezell departed this life May 29, 2014 at the age of 91 and went to be with her Lord and Savior and to be reunited with lots of family in heaven. She is preceded in death by her first husband of 28 years Carl Bullis, and second husband of 28 years Horace Ezell, son, David Bullis, daughters,...
