Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Trent Creigh Roberts
Oct 2, 2013
Roberts, Trent Creigh, age 24 of Knoxville passed away in a traffic accident on Wednesday, October 2, 2013. Trent was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin & friend to so many. We find peace in knowing Trent knew the Lord and is at home with Jesus. He was an active member of First Baptist Church of Powell. He was...
Bobby Lynn Davis
Sep 30, 2013
Bobby L. Davis, our hero stepped into the arms of Jesus on Monday September 30, 2013 after a long illness at Ben Atchley State Veterans Home. Where he was lavishly loved by the staff and he loved them like family in return. Mr. Davis grew up in Blount County and after graduating from Everett High School, joined the U.S. A.F....
Ronnie Joe Parsley
Sep 30, 2013
Ronnie Joe Parsley, age 66 of Knoxville, passed away unexpectedly on September 30, 2013. He retired from KUB after 38 years. Ron was a member of West Hills Presbyterian Church. Preceded in death by parents P.B. and Lena Parsley and sister, Sarah Clymer. Survived by wife, Kathleen Parsley; sons Daniel and J.D. Parsley; daughters Elisabeth Parsley and Rebecca Brado; granddaughter...
Donald Michael Huennekens
Sep 29, 2013
Donald “Don” Michael Huennekens, age 55, went to be with the Lord Sunday, September 29, 2013. Survived by wife, Catherine Huennekens; children and spouses, Steve and Stacy Hough, Amanda Green and Rich Meyers; grandchildren, Kevin Hough, Stephanie Thomas, DeWayne Hough, Andreanna and Ashley Green, Matthew and Diane Manchester; sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Bob King; brother, Danny Huennekens; brothers and...
Thomas William Noel
Sep 27, 2013
Tom “Tommy” Noel, age 71, of Knoxville passed away on September 27, 2013. Survived by wife, Brenda Noel; daughters, Melissa and husband James Mitchell, Kathy Watkins and William Weaver; grandchildren, Tiffany and Stephanie Mitchell Chesney Cooper, Christian, Alex, Mia and Emily Weaver; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Norma Newcomb and Cathy Noel; brothers, David and Howard Noel; special niece, Kim Cole and...
Clyde Boyd Campbell
Sep 27, 2013
Rev. Clyde Boyd Campbell SR., age 78, was called home to be with the Lord on 9-27-13. He was the associate pastor of New Christian Rest Missionary Baptist Church. Preceeded in death by Parents, Harrison & Fannie Campbell; Sister, Stella; and brother, Claude. Survived by Wife of 46 years, Claudette; Sons and daughters in law, Ray Loveday & Dianne, Clyde...
Clyde Ross Farmer
Sep 26, 2013
Clyde Ross Farmer, age 79, of Knoxville, passed away, Thursday, September 26, 2013. He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church and self employed Well Driller and former employee of Foote Mineral Co. Preceded in death by parents, Cliff and Reda Farmer and father in law and mother in law, Walter and Celia Elkins. Survived by wife of 58 years,...
Agnes Marcella Beeler
Sep 26, 2013
Beeler, Agnes Marcella Clapp, age 90, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Thursday, September 26, 2013. She was born February 17, 1923 in the Graveston Community and was the oldest living member of Graveston Baptist Church. Mrs. Beeler had worked at the Standard Knitting Mill and was retired from Knox County where she worked in the County Clerk...
Jeanette Minton Britt
Sep 26, 2013
Jeanette Minton Britt, age 82 of Knoxville went to be with her loved ones in Heaven on Sept. 26, 2013. She was preceded in death by husband George Voss Britt Sr., son George Voss Britt Jr., daughter Vickey Marie Miller, brothers Hubert and Eddie, sister Marie Ferguson, parents Andrew and Mary Minton. Survivors include daughters Gail (Gene) Carmon, Carolyn Cross,...
Joshua David Branson
Sep 25, 2013
Joshua David Branson, age 26, of Corryton, passed away September 25, 2013. Survived by sons, Landon & Cameron Branson. Fiance, Bridget Fletcher. Mother, Tina Fortner. Grandmother, Viona Branson. Brother & sister, Greg & Casey Branson and many nieces & nephews. Family & friends will meet at Washington Pk. Presbyterian Church Cemetery at 1:45pm Sunday for graveside service at 2pm. In...
Bobby Wayne Barnes
Sep 25, 2013
Bobby Wayne Barnes, age 74, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on September 25, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. “Big Bob” was a kind-hearted man who was known to be able to fix anything, always had a smile on his face and a helping hand. He was known for his great sense of humor. He was...
Robert Glenn Holsenback
Sep 23, 2013
Robert Glenn Holsenback, Jr., age 66, passed away September 23, 2013. He became a Christian at Bright Hope Methodist Church. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and retired from Charles Blalock & Sons. Preceded in death by parents, Robert, Sr. and Mary Houser Holsenback. Survived by daughter, Marlene Holsenback; son, Robert Brian Holsenback; grandchildren Joshua and...
Lionel Paul Eblen
Sep 23, 2013
Lionel P. Eblen, age 60, of Knoxville passed away on September 23, 2013. He was of the Baptist faith. He retired after 30 years of service with the city of Knoxville. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Frances and a brother Richard. He is survived by son William Eblen, sisters Nancy (Robby) Neel, Edwina (David) Maier,...
Walter Neal Hartgrove
Sep 23, 2013
Walter N. Hartgrove, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord, September 23, 2013. He was a member of North Knoxville Baptist Church. He retired from Pathway Bellows and Southern Railway. Preceded in death by parents, James and Minnie Hartgrove, brothers, Willet, Elmer, sisters, Bonvilla and Estellia. Survived by wife of 69 years, Ella Irene Hartgrove, children, Harold Hartgrove...
Charles H. Larue
Sep 23, 2013
Charles H. LaRue, age 73, of Knoxville, passed away, September 23, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Dr. Horace A. and Sally Irene LaRue and nephew Randall Charles LaRue. Survived by brother and sister in law, H.A. and Carla LaRue, nephew, Chris A. LaRue, great nieces, Megan and Emmy LaRue, great nephew, Jace LaRue, special cousin Archie and Marti LaRue...
Frances Mae Green
Sep 23, 2013
Frances Mae Green, age 79, of Knoxville, passed away on September 22, 2013. She was a member of Powell UMC. She was a long time employee of Palm Beach Company. Preceded in death by husband William Loy Green; parents Joseph Milligan and Cynthia Rhyne; sister Marian; brothers William and Joseph. Survived by son Rev. David W. Green; brother Thomas Milligan;...
Howard James "Shorty" Wilson
Sep 22, 2013
Howard James “Shorty” Wilson, Sr., age 66 of Knoxville met Jesus on September 22, 2013. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church Fountain City. He was the last living son of Everette & Edith Wilson who preceded him in death along with five brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his daughter and caretaker, Sheila (Don) Bradley, daughter...
Roy H. Dixon
Sep 22, 2013
Roy H. “Red” Dixon, age 84, took his Heavenly flight into the arms of Jesus, September 22, 2013, surrounded by his loving family and friends at home. He was a loving and caring man who was good to all. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Roy was a member of Sonlight Baptist Church and a proud veteran...
Vickey Marie Miller
Sep 20, 2013
Vickey Marie Miller, age 57, of Knoxville, passed away September 20, 2013 after a short illness. She worked at Thompson Boling Arena for nine years. She was preceded in death by father George Britt, Sr. and brother George Britt, Jr. (Buddy). Survivors include children David Turner (Jennifer) , Terry Miller, Jason Miller (Pat), and Kenny Miller (Tiffany), six grandchildren, mother...
Sandra Sue Meredith
Sep 19, 2013
Sandie Bunch Meredith, age 69, of Powell, went home to be with The Lord September 19, 2013. She was an active member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church for over 35 years. There she was a new member greeter/counselor, front desk volunteer, active in the Dr. Larry Wolfe Bible Study Group, and instrumental in locally establishing F.A.I.T.H., an evangelism process which...
