Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Jerry Lynn Googe
Aug 16, 2012
Jerry Lynn Googe, age 54, of Alcoa passed away August 16, 2012 at home. A member of Beaver Creek Church Of the Brethren. Proceded in death by Mother Revella Googe. Survived by wife of 28 years, Karen Googe, Son Jeremiah “Jeremy” Googe and wife Stefanie Googe, Son Talon Googe, two sisters, four brothers. Services will be Monday 1:00pm at Beaver...
Pauline Hutchison
Aug 15, 2012
Pauline “Polly” Watson Hutchison, passed away peacefully at her home on August 15, 2012. She was a member of Grove City Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Clifford Hutchison, Sr., daughter, Mary Reynolds, parents, Earl and Myrtle Watson, grandson, Lee Roy Snoderly, Jr. and brother, Luther Watson. Survived by children and spouses, Jo Ann Hutchison,...
Sarah Janice Allen
Aug 14, 2012
Sarah J. Allen, age 77, of Knoxville, formerly of Flint, MI, went to Heaven August 14, 2012. She was born in Jonesboro, AR June 16, 1935. She was a member and Sunday school teacher at Temple Baptist Church in Powell and secretary for local U.A.W. retirees and retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. Preceded in death by...
Larry Eugene Ballard
Aug 12, 2012
Larry Eugene Ballard, age 59 of Andersonville, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012 around 6:30 pm. Member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Powell. He was honored to have served in the United States Army during the years of 1970 – 1974. He actively supported his fallen and wounded comrades and was a voice for the P.O.W./M.I.A. Survived by children...
James Edward Hughes
Aug 12, 2012
James Edward Hughes, age 67, of Knoxville, passed away, peacefully on August 12, 2012 surrounded by his loving family and friends. James was born and raised in Halls and was respected member of Dante Baptist Church. He began working at a very young age at Lonnie Auto trim, advancing to management and eventually becoming the successful business owner of the...
Helen Marjorie Stooksbury
Aug 12, 2012
Helen Hale Stooksbury, age 86, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord August 12, 2012. She was a member of First Baptist Church Fountain City and retired from St. Mary’s Medical Center after over 30 years of service. Preceded in death by husband; James M. Stooksbury, parents; Rev. Esco and Jessie Hale, sisters; Rubyl Johnson, Audrey Carter, Norma Stooksbury,...
Robert Eugene Jernigan
Aug 12, 2012
Robert “ Bob” Eugene Jernigan of Knoxville passed away August 12, 2012, at home surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by parents; Gene and Reba Jernigan. Survived by wife of 41 years; Freda Jernigan, son; Zane (Rachel) Jernigan of Knoxville. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the staff of Amedisys Hospice and Dr. Kenneth Reese and...
Brenda Louise Graves
Aug 10, 2012
Brenda Norman Graves age 61 of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord August 10, 2012. She was a strong & caring Christian Woman. She was a loving wife, mother, aunt, Nana, & sister. Preceded in death by parents Esco & Prudie Norman. Survived by loving husband of 41 yrs Ronald Graves, son & daughter-in-law; Jason & Meg Graves,...
Eleanor Floretta Robertson
Aug 9, 2012
Eleanor F. Robertson, age 72, passed away August 9, 2012. She was a 1958 graduate of Fulton High School and attended nursing school afterward to become an LPN. She was employed at Baptist Hospital for several years. She was a member of Dutch Valley Church of God and enjoyed making crafts. She was preceded in death by daughter Tina Robertson,...
Hettie Louise Tudor
Aug 9, 2012
Hettie Stooksbury Tudor, age 87 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully August 9, 2012 at Willowridge Health and Rehab. Member of Dutch Valley Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Hut and Analee Stooksbury; husband Glenn Tudor; son Kenneth Tudor; great grandsons Joshua Wolfe and Jacob Tudor; siblings Beulah Stokes, Beatrice Stooksbury, Willie Snoderly, Azalee Hutcheson, Esco Stooksbury. Survived by children...
Helen Hughes Brown
Aug 9, 2012
Helen Hughes Brown, age 98 of Knoxville, passed away August 9, 2012 at Holston Health and Rehab. Member of Glenwood Baptist Church and Clinch Valley Chapter 369 of the Order of Eastern Star. Preceded in death by parents L.B. and Emma Hughes; brothers Roy and Charlie Hughes; sister Ruth DeMarcus Johnson. Survived by husband Floyd L. Brown; son and daughter-in-law...
Betty Jean Norman
Aug 8, 2012
Betty McGinnis Norman, age 71, of Powell, passed away August 8, 2012. Member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church. Retired from TVA Credit Union after 25 years service. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and favorite aunt. Preceded in death by parents, James & Florence McGinnis. Brother, Jay McGinnis. Sister, Ethel Haga and grandson, Brandon Childress. Survived by...
Betty Lou Varner
Aug 8, 2012
Betty Lou “Gran” Varner, age 82, of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on August 8, 2012. She was of the Baptist faith and was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be missed by all. She is preceded in death by husband Howard L. Varner and son Eddie Eugene Varner. Survivors include children and spouses Judy...
Charles Edward Smith
Aug 8, 2012
Charles Edward Smith, Jr., age 62, of Knoxville, passed away, August 8, 2012. He was a member of Smithwood Baptist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired from Volvo Equipment and was currently employed by Food City in Halls. Charles was an avid Harley Motorcycle rider and “Poppy” to three grandchildren. Preceded in death by father, Charles...
Evelyn Marie Elkins
Aug 7, 2012
E. Marie Elkins, age 78 of Halls, went home to be with the Lord on August 7, 2012. She was a member of Third Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Christine Bright and brother, James (Jr.) Bright. She leaves to cherish her memory, husband James Elkins; daughters and sons-in-law Gail and Doug Lowe, Barbara...
John Augustus Hindelang
Aug 6, 2012
John was born and raised in Long Island, NY spending most of his early adult life there. He spent time with the 82nd Airborne right after the end of WWII. When he returned from the Service he became a Master Woodworker as he loved working with his hands.John operated his own business, building and installing wood flooring, cabinets and custom...
Lowell Edward Propes
Aug 5, 2012
Lowell E. Propes, age 75, of Knoxville, passed away, August 5, 2012. He was a member of Stonewall Baptist Church. Preceded in death by wife, Carolyn Propes and mother, Mildred Woodward. Survived by daughter and son in law, Donna and Barry Weaver, grandchildren, Ann Davis, Sonny Yoder and Jared Weaver, a host of great grandchildren, several brothers and sisters. Service,...
Grover Elmer Crowe
Aug 5, 2012
Crowe, Grover E., age 81, was called home by his Heavenly Father at his residence in Maryville on Sunday, August 5, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daris and Lillie Mae Crowe; brother, Willie Crowe; sisters, Pearl Mathis, Bertha Mae Cameron and Wilma Jean Overholt; son, Richard Crowe. Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Pauline...
Dorthea Poore
Aug 2, 2012
Dorothea Mildred Linville Poore, age 93, of Knoxville. A child of God came to this earth to be a daughter, sister, wife, mother, mother in law, and friend to all she came in contact with, went home to be with the Lord on August 2, 2012. She joins her husband, Earl, son Gene Burnette, parents, brothers and sister who had...
Ronnie Harold Phillips
Aug 1, 2012
Ronnie H. Phillips, age 57, of Knoxville passed away August 1, 2012. He was a member of J.C. Baker Lodge #720 F&AM. Survivors include wife Vicky Phillips, daughter Amy Huskey and husband Timothy, son Chris Phillips, grandchildren Faith Huskey, Alexa Phillips, Madden Phillips, brother Teddy Phillips and wife Betty, several nieces and nephews, and close family friends Deborah and Roger...
