Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Betty H Johnson
Oct 6, 2012
Betty H. Johnson, went to be with her lord on October 6, 2012 following a lengthy illness. Member of Mullins Chapel Baptist Church, Dandridge. She and her husband, Arlie fostered more than 30 children prior to her retirement in 1990. Preceded in death by her parents; Earnest and Claudia Holloway,Brothers; Bob and Clyde Holloway, Grand-daughters; Whittney Danae Roberts, foster grand-daughter;...
Wanda Faye Bales
Oct 6, 2012
Wanda Faye Bales was known as many things to many people. She was a loved one, a friend, and someone special. To family and friends who knew her best, Wanda will be remembered as a very exceptional person.To not love her was to not know her. She was born June 15, 1942, the daughter of Arthur Olan and Edna Celia...
Billy Ray Hodges
Oct 6, 2012
Billy Ray Hodges, age 67, of Powell, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 6, 2012. Bill proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and was a Vietnam Veteran. He worked for The University of Tennessee for 34 years and retired as a computer systems manager for The College of Law and Law...
Edgar Raymond Ritter
Oct 3, 2012
Edgar Raymond Ritter was known as many things to many people. He was a loved one, a friend, and someone special. To family and friends who knew him best, Edgar will be remembered as a very exceptional person. He was born the son of Jim W. And Eva Ray Fink in Knoxville, Tennessee on March 24, 1943. Edgar worked hard to...
Bill Bowman Brantley
Oct 1, 2012
Bill Bowman Brantley, age 80, of Knoxville, passed away, October 1, 2012. He was of the Baptist Faith. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and retired from Knox County Penal Farm. Preceded in death by wife Helen C. Brantley, second wife Barbara N. Baty, parents Lonnie and Rhoda Brantley. Survivors: daughter, Melissa Stooksbury, grandchildren, Brandon Stooksbury, Brad...
Robert A. Mink
Oct 1, 2012
Robert A. Mink was known as many things to many people. He was a loved one, a friend, and someone special. To family and friends who knew him best, Bob will be remembered as a very exceptional person. He was born October 31, 1927 in Knox County, Tennessee, the son of Robert & Frances Mink. Bob was raised with three siblings....
Mabel Romines
Oct 1, 2012
Mabel Katherine Romines, age 100, passed away, October 1, 2012 at Beverly Park Place Healthcare. Mabel was a longtime member of Buffat Heights Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Albert Romines, parents, James Wallace and Flora Wallace Harmon, sister, Willie McDaniel and 10 half brothers and sisters. She is survived by sister, Frances Cleveland, several nieces and nephews. The...
Betty Lou Taylor
Oct 1, 2012
Betty Lou Taylor, age 82, of Powell, went home to be with Jesus on October 1, 2012. She was a member of Dante Church of God where she served as secretary of the Ladies Sunday School Class for many years. She was a devoted woman of faith with much love in her heart for everyone. Former employee of Holston Manufacturing...
Maude Cawood Demarcus
Sep 29, 2012
Maude DeMarcus, a true firecracker, age 93 of Halls passed Saturday at Physicians Regional. She was a member of Emory Valley Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband James D. DeMarcus and son Ronald E. DeMarcus. Survived by daughter in law, Mildred J. DeMarcus, grandchildren, Sandra Beecham and husband Chris, Chip DeMarcus and wife Susan, William Craig DeMarcus, Rhonda Grivjack...
Arthur Carroll Barnes
Sep 28, 2012
Arthur Carroll Barnes was known as many things to many people. He was a loved one, a friend, and someone special. To family and friends who knew him best, Arthur will be remembered as a very exceptional person. He was born the son of Robert and Barbara Barnes on September 7, 1930 in Cosby, Tennessee. He had three sisters, JoAnne,...
John Raley
Sep 27, 2012
Raley, John H., age 66 of Maynardville, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 27, 2012. He was a lifetime member of Alder Springs Baptist Church. He retired from West Knox Utility District. Beloved father, grandfather, son and brother. Preceded in death by his father John H. Raley. Survived by mother Ruth Raley; daughter and son-in-law Melissa and Monty...
Lela Marie Butcher
Sep 25, 2012
Lela (Marie) Butcher passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 following a brief illness. She was a member of Christus Victor Lutheran Church and loved the Lord with all her heart. She loved to travel and was an X-Ray Technician and Lab Technician at K-25 and worked at University of Tennessee Medical Center for a number of years. Preceded in...
Ruth Edna Dunsmore
Sep 19, 2012
Dunsmore, Ruth Edna Cupp, age 86 of Halls, met her Savior September 19, 2012 at her home. Born June 26, 1926 to the late James and Vandella Widner Cupp. Preceded in death by mother and father; sisters Ruby Langley, Lois Weaver, Hazel Weaver, Grace Russell; brothers Willard, John, Sochel, Arvil, Arthur and William Cupp. Survived by the love of her...
Leona Joyce Roberts
Sep 18, 2012
Miss Leona Joyce Roberts was known as many things to many people. She was a loved one, a friend, and someone special. To family and friends who knew her best, Leona will be remembered as a very exceptional person. She was the daughter of Rev. W. L. And Martha Roberts. Leona was raised with five siblings. She had one sister,...
Wayne Monroe Wyatt
Sep 15, 2012
Wayne M. Wyatt, age 81 of Knoxville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. Wayne was a member of and deacon at Clear Springs Baptist Church and was a retired teacher from Knox County Schools. He was born in Claiborne County, TN on May 3, 1931 to Hobert and Cora (Evans)...
Hurchel William York
Sep 14, 2012
Hurchel “Sarge” York, age 90, of Powell passed away Thursday September 13, 2012 at Ben Atchley State Veterans Home. Mr. York was a member of Mt. Herman Methodist Church in Powell. He was a veteran of WWII, having served in the United States Army. Mr. York was a member of the American Legion Post #2, Bright Hope Lodge, Masonic Temple...
Ralph Wayne Dake
Sep 13, 2012
Dake, Ralph Wayne Sr. – age 73, met his Savior face-to-face on Thursday, September 13, 2012. He was a beloved husband of 46 years, as well as a dedicated dad, papaw and uncle. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #376 and served in the Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was the owner of the former Oak...
Kimberly Kay Scarbrough
Sep 13, 2012
Kimberly “Kim” Campen Scarbrough, age 52, of Knoxville passed away September 13, 2012 at UT Medical Center. She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church and was employed by the University of Tennessee for 21 years. She was preceded in death by father Richard Campen, Sr. and mother Virginia Cox. She is survived by husband of 27 years Dale...
Patsy Dean Kraguljac
Sep 12, 2012
Kraguljac, Patsy McLain, age 75 of Knoxville, TN went home to be with the Lord Wednesday September 12, 2012 at Select Specialty Hospital. Patsy was born September 5, 1937 and was a member of Loveland Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband Svetozar Kraguljac, parents Hubert and Martha McLain, brother Robert McClain, and sister Betty West. She is...
