Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Margaret Ann Busler
Jun 12, 2013
Margaret Ann Busler, age 64 of Powell passed away June 12, 2013 surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was an active member of Sharon Baptist Church. Margaret and Charles were high school sweethearts together for over 49 years. She was very committed to serving her church and entire family all her life, especially her “precious grandbabies”. Preceded in...
Daniel Douglas "Dan" Cox
Jun 10, 2013
Daniel Douglas Cox was a natural leader whose winning presence allowed him to take control of various situations with ease. Equipped with a clear and calculating focus, he possessed a tough-minded, “take charge” attitude. He had the ability to make even routine situations seem exciting, and he was at ease with the role of playing problem solver. Dan always sought...
Betty Jo Huffman
Jun 8, 2013
Betty Jo Huffman, age 77, of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2013 at her home. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Fountain City and a former employee of St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was a Southern Gospel music singer for 55 years. She was preceded in death by parents Rev. J.E. Hale and Jessie Hale, sisters...
Mattie Lou Helton
Jun 6, 2013
Mattie Lou “Bootie” Helton, age 78 of Knoxville, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at home on June 6, 2013. She was a member of Inskip United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Celia Pearl and Preston Greenlee; siblings, Sam Greenlee, Polly Claiborne, Jannalea McGoldrick, Bea Ratcliff, and Rama Hayes. Survived by husband, Dean Helton of Knoxville; daughter,...
Edith Ray Wolfe
Jun 5, 2013
Edith Ray Wolfe, age 81 of Etowah, Tennessee and formerly of Knoxville, passed away June 5, 2013. She was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Ray and Ella Plumlee; husband, Ray Wolfe; brother, George Plumlee; sister, Wanda Derrick; sister-in-law, Jane Plumlee. Survived by brother, Horton Plumlee; sister-in-law, Jane Plumlee; nephews, Ricky Derrick, Doug Plumlee...
Willie Mae "Billie" Tipton
Jun 5, 2013
Willie Mae “Billie” Booth Tipton, age 88, of Halls, passed away June 5, 2013 at her home. She was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband Joe R. Tipton, son Steven B. Tipton, parents Willie Thomas and Mamie Searcy Booth, three brothers, and three sisters. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law Ben and Sherry...
Earl Junior Beeler
Jun 4, 2013
Earl J. Beeler, (E.J.), born on December 18, 1941, passed away on June 4, 2013, with his family by his side. He was 71 years old, retired from Toms Foods as an over the road truck driver with 31 years of safe driving, and was a veteran of the Army serving his country from 1964-1966. He attended Loveland Baptist Church....
Anna Rae Dalton
Jun 4, 2013
Anna Dalton, age 60, passed away June 4, 2013. She was employed by Levis Strauss Company for over 20 years and most recently by Krystal’s Restaurant. Survived by son, Mark Dalton and wife Tonya; grandsons, Christopher and Dallas Jones; granddaughters, Jordan Lane, Maddie and Abbey Talent; mother, Dorothy J. Rymer; sisters, Glenda Rymer, Debra Harris; brother Scott Rymer and wife...
Pamela Gail Wood
Jun 3, 2013
Pamela Gail Lively Wood, age 59, of Knoxville, entered into the gates of Glory on June 3, 2013. She was a special person that touched everyone and was loved by all that knew her. She was employed at Crothall Health Care for 16 years. She was preceded in death by daughter Angela Gail, parents Isaac and Christine Lively, and brother...
Carl "Leon" Brown
Jun 3, 2013
Carl “Leon” Brown, Sr., age 77 of Corryton, a wonderful husband, dad and popus, went to live in his heavenly home June 3, 2013. He was a faithful deacon of 37 years and member of River of Life Church. Preceded in death by parents, Charlie and Roxie Brown; brothers, Jr. and Elmer Brown; sister, Ruth Humphrey. Survived by the love...
Marie Vokal Henderson
Jun 1, 2013
The Eulogy for Marie Henderson, delivered by the Reverend Wyn BryantDo not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust[a] destroy and where thieves break in and steal, 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is,...
Arbutus Waggoner Stooksbury
May 31, 2013
Arbutus Waggoner Corum Stooksbury, age 94, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, May 31, 2013. She was a long time member of Smithwood Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents Alvis and Myrtle Waggoner; sisters, Luna and Irene Waggoner, Dumer Meetabarger and Oral Barbee; brothers, Floyd Claxton and Sam Waggoner; son, Joe Stooksbury. Survived by husband, Roscoe Stooksbury; daughters, Clyda Glick...
Lisa Kay Edlin Walker
May 31, 2013
Lisa Kay Edlin Walker, age 48, passed away Friday, May 31, 2013. She was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. Survived by daughter, Katelyn Edlin; son, Nicholas Jackson; parents, Howard and Carolyn Welch of Knoxville; birth mother, Linda and Eric Stevenson of Carson City, NV; grandparents, Cortus and Callie Welch of Harrogate; brothers, Howard and wife Linda Welch of Maynardville,...
David Wayne Corum
May 29, 2013
David Wayne Corum, age 56 passed away May 29, 2013. He was born June 1, 1956 and retired from Coca-Cola Bottling Co. He was preceded in death by his wife Karen Lowry Corum, parents Robert Corum Sr. and Shirley Ann Jones, brother Allen Corum. He is survived by brothers Robert (Sherry), Rickey (Edna), Joel (Patsy), and Jay (Missy), sisters Cheryl...
Michelle Diane Weaver
May 26, 2013
Michelle Moore Weaver, passed away May 26, 2013. She was a member at Black Oak Ridge Baptist Church. Survived by husband, Paul Weaver Jr., son; Dustin Weaver and fiancé LeighAnn Webb; parents, Paul and Norma Moore; brothers, Mike Moore and wife Sharon and Mark Moore and wife Lori; mother and father-in-law, Paul Sr. and Mildred Weaver; godchildren, Christopher and Becca...
Esther Marie Johnson
May 26, 2013
Esther Marie Johnson, went to be with the Lord May 26, 2013. Member of John Sevier Baptist Church. She was a very caring and loving woman who did not know a stranger. She put everyone before herself. Survived by husband and soul mate of 55 years, Eugene Johnson; children, Darlene Lusby and husband Bruce Bright, Jeff Johnson and wife Angela,...
Mabel Pearl Bruce
May 24, 2013
Bruce, Mabel – age 91 of Knoxville, passed away Friday, May 24, 2013. A faithful member of Temple Baptist Church in Powell since 1978. Preceded in death by husband, Ed Bruce, who was employed as a guard for 31 years at the Y-12 plant at Oak Ridge, TN. Also preceded in death by sisters and brothers (Mary Edith Smith, Margaret...
Wanda Arlene Valentine
May 22, 2013
Wanda Patton Valentine, age 78, of Knoxville passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Member of Christ United Methodist Church. Survived by son, Radleigh Cristian Valentine; daughter, Rhonda Parolari; son-in-law, Ted Parolari; granddaughters, Kristyn Danielle and Keira Rose Parolari; grandson, Thaniel Patton Parolari; sister-in-law, Ruby Patton; devoted niece, Leah Paschell; several other nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Robert...
Robert Dalton Hall
May 21, 2013
Robert “Bob” Dalton Hall - age 74, of Knoxville passed away Tuesday at his home. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Verner and Mary Frances Hall and step-children, Ben Giles, Jr. and Thomas Clint Sutton. Survived by his wife of 45 years, Sonja Cardwell Hall; daughter, Yvonne Hall of...
