Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Alice Fern Lester
Jan 7, 2013
Alice Fern Lester, age 92 of Knoxville, passed away January 7, 2013 at Beverly Park Place. She was of the Baptist faith and attended Walridge Baptist Church until her illness. Preceded in death by parents Horace and Rose Lester; sisters Evelyn Lester and Allba Lee Beeler Currington; brother Phillip Lester. She is survived by sister and special caregiver Winona Lester;...
Sandra Kay Stewart
Jan 6, 2013
Sandra Kay Stewart, age 65, of Powell passed away January 6, 2013 at home. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Powell. She was employed by Crown College for over 20 years. She was preceded in death by husband Larry Stewart and father Burgess Boring. Survivors include sons and daughter-in-laws Gary and Michelle Taft, Brian and Charlcie Taft,...
Kathy Kile Fletcher
Jan 6, 2013
Fletcher, Kathy Kile, age 57, of Knoxville/Halls formerly from Andersonville, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 6, 2013, following a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Kathy was born on February 5, 1955 in Boyce, Louisiana and moved to Knoxville in 1989. She retired from Bellsouth/AT&T with 38 years of loyal service. Currently a member...
John James Craig
Jan 5, 2013
John James Craig age 94 of Knoxville passed away suddenly Saturday January 5, 2013. He was a dedicated and longtime member of 1st Baptist Church of Knoxville, he served as a Deacon for many years, sang in The Golden Notes Choir as was awarded The Trula Dunlap Award in 2003. He was the recipient of Fort Sanders’ Covenant Platinum Award....
Richard Edgar Corum
Jan 5, 2013
Richard Edgar Corum, age 67, born October 12, 1945 and passed away January 5, 2013 at his childhood home in Union County, following a courageous battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis with his wife by his side. Preceded in death by parents, Edgar and Edna Booker Corum. Infant daughter, Mary Ruth Corum. Father and mother-in-law, Bill and Louise Richardson and nephew,...
Ronald Franklin Mink
Jan 1, 2013
Ronald Franklin Mink, age 66, of Knoxville, passed away, January 1, 2013. He is preceded in death by father, Roy Mink, Sr., mother, Leona Mink, brother Roy Mink, Jr “Buddy”, and sister, Barbara Burkhart. Survived by daughters and sons in law, Robin and Charles Dixon, Traci and Tommy Dunn, grandchildren, Anthony Mills, Tony Mills, Jr., Christopher Dixon and Courtney Dixon,...
Donna Denise Gutierrez
Jan 1, 2013
Donna Denise Cox (Gutierrez) age 48 of Knoxville passed away suddenly at her home December 31, 2012 & went to be with the Lord. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father; Don Cox, grandparents; Lasco & Eva Campbell & grandmother; Ruth Cox. Survivors; Loving mother & step-father; Christine & Bill Kelley, sister Kim King,...
David Nevin Siedler
Dec 31, 2012
David Nevin Siedler, age 50, of Loudon, departed this life, December 31, 2012 surrounded by family and friends as he entered Heaven to rest with God our eternal Lord and Savior. Member of Sharon Baptist Church and F.O.P. Lodge #2. He retired from the Knox County Sheriff Office after 22 years. He was an Avid Cubs, Cowboys and UT fan....
Alison Caroline Sharp
Dec 29, 2012
Alison 'Ali' Caroline Sharp - age 26 of Halls Crossroads, entered into eternal peace Saturday, December 29, 2012 at her home. Ali was an active member of Salem Baptist Church. She loved ministering to children in Sunday School. She was a beloved kindergarten teacher at Fountain City Elementary School. Ali was a kind and beautiful soul who brought joy and...
Charles Edward Petersen
Dec 29, 2012
Charles Edward "Chuck" Petersen I, Born December 31, 1951 and passed away peacefully in his sleep December 29, 2012 He was a Self employed electrician. Clean and in recovery for 17years. Preceded in death by his father William Petersen, mother Lorraine Bixby Petersen, sister Cathrine Petersen, granddaughter Kelsey Petersen. Survived by the love of his life Shannon. His children -Anthony...
Donald Ray Webb
Dec 24, 2012
Donald Ray Webb age 66 of Halls passed away December 24, 2012 at home. Preceded in death by father, Albert Webb, granddaughter, Courtney Hammond and nephew, Dillon Hill. Survivors, wife, Joyce Webb, mother, Nettie Webb, children, Albert Webb, Sr., Patty Newman, James Jenkins and Donna Webb and Jack Housewright, special grandson, Jackson Housewright, grandchildren, Destiny and Abigail Housewright, Dakota Jenkins,...
Evelyn Nadine Cole
Dec 23, 2012
Evelyn Nadine Cole, age 81 of Knoxville, passed away December 23, 2012. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her former husband Charlie H. Cole. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law Josie and Donnie Sands, Trevia and Vince Workman; sons and daughters-in-law Kenny and Linda Cole, Charles and Shirley Cole, and Jackie Cole; 14...
Helen F. Gunderson
Dec 23, 2012
Helen Ayers Gunderson age 83 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2012 at Tennova Residential Hospice, surrounded by her family. Helen was born March 15, 1929 in Middlesboro, Kentucky. She is a member of the Smithwood Baptist Church. Helen was preceded in death by her husband; Richard Gunderson, parents Herbert & Rosetta Atkins, brother Ed & Maxine Atkins,...
Gladys Wells Roach
Dec 23, 2012
Roach, Gladys Wells – 87 – of Knoxville, passed away on December 23, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. She was the last surviving child of John and Pearl Wells and the last surviving member of the original family of James and Priscilla Roach. Predeceased by husband, William Clinton Roach; son-in-law, Cary John Humphreys; and children-of-the-heart: Garry Maddox, Jimmy, Gail, and Jerrell...
Ruth Irene Wheeler
Dec 22, 2012
Ruth I. Wheeler, age 89, of Powell, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2012 at North Knoxville Medical Center. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Powell. She was interested in crafts, visiting with her friends, and loved to cook for her family. She also worked with her husband in the Karate School and was a sixth degree black...
Timothy Wayne Mantooth
Dec 22, 2012
Timothy W. Mantooth Jr., age 22 of Knoxville passed away December 22, 2012. He is survived by his grandparents (mom and dad), Larry and Polly Mantooth, father, Tim W. Mantooth, mother, Michelle L. Mantooth, sister, Amber Nicole Mantooth, 2 nieces, 2 nephews, maternal grandparents, Lynwood and Linda Welch, Aunt Shannon, and special cousin, Kayla. Friends and family will meet 2:45pm...
Mary June Womack
Dec 20, 2012
Mary June (Large) Womack, age 80, of Knoxville passed away December 20, 2012 at her home. She was born June 6, 1932 in Jennings County, Indiana. She was a simple farm girl that moved to Knoxville after she married her love, Weltha Womack, when he returned home from the Korean War, they were married 59 years. Mary June was a...
Judy Kay Chamberlain
Dec 20, 2012
Judy Kay Messer Chamberlain, age 49, of Knoxville, passed away December 20, 2012. She was preceded in death by parents James and Katherine Messer. Survivors include daughter Amanda (Cory) Messer, sons Aaron (Nicole) Messer and Colin (Rachel) Chamberlain, grandchildren Brandon, Justin, Bradley, Katelyn, Brian, Noah, and Malachi Messer, Nathaniel, Caleb, and Jacob Solomon, and best friend Brenda. Funeral Services will...
Edna Ruth Miller
Dec 20, 2012
Edna Ruth Miller, age 74, of Knoxville passed away December 20, 2012. She was a member of River of Jordan Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by husband Robert Miller Sr, mother Ollie Oliver, sister Jean Laws, and brother Clarence Dockins. She is survived by sons Jimmy Miller, Steven Saddler, Danny Baker and Robert Miller Jr, and daughter Patricia...
Bessie Lee Cook
Dec 18, 2012
Bessie Lee Coomer Cook, age 89 of Halls, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at home. She was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband Leonard Cook; parents Will and Bessie Coomer; sister Alberta Coomer Loy. Survived by son and daughter-in-law Gary and Shari Cook; daughter and son-in-law Gayle and Scott Mathews; grandchildren Matthew and...
