Rose Mortuary - Broadway Chapel
A Friend of the Community Since 1884
FRIEND
A locally owned family business since 1884, Rose Mortuary understands the change and bereavement associated with the loss of a loved one. In your time of need, our family is your family. As a family deeply rooted in Knoxville, we focus on the needs of your family with a deep commitment to provide only the best professional offerings available, at either our Broadway Chapel or Mann Heritage Chapel.
REASSURANCE
Reassurance is what people need most when they suffer the loss of a loved one. At Rose Mortuary, we can assure you peace of mind during this difficult time. We work with you to fulfill your wishes and customize arrangements. We respect each memorial as unique and special.
INTEGRITY & DEDICATION
With integrity and dedication, we have become the largest privately owned mortuary in the region, and we are proud to continue to serve the Knoxville community with two locations. Someone from our staff is always available at our funeral homes to assist you, regardless of when you may call.
We know your family's traditions play an important role in personalizing your service, so we have acquainted ourselves with the customs of many different faiths. As Rose Mortuary, we are dedicated to serving your individual needs first.
EMPATHY
Because we empathize with your grief, we want your funeral arrangements to be as worry-free as possible for your family and friends. During this difficult time, grieving is natural....and healthy. We want to help ease your suffering by assuring you that your funeral arrangements will satisfy the wishes of both you and your departed loved one.
NEIGHBORS
When your family suffers the loss of a loved one, it is comforting to know who will be helping you through this difficult process. As your neighbor, we have served and have been a part of this community for over 100 years. We have created personal relationships that allow us to provide the individualized, compassionate attention your family deserves.
At Rose Mortuary, we believe in reaching far beyond the expectations of the families we serve.
We are available at all times before, during and after the funeral. We offer options affordable to everyone. We maintain comfortable surroundings and a peaceful environment. We treat each family with dignity and respect.
We're here whenever you need us - 24 hours a day - whether it's for funeral pre-planning or because of an immediate need due to death.
Our Obituaries
Rufus (John) Holbert
May 17, 1933 - June 8, 2013
Rufus (John) Holbert – age 80 of Knoxville, passed away at 8:04 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Tennova Residential Hospice.
Mr. Holbert was the owner of B & H Appliances for many years. He was of the Protestant faith and encouraged all with his daily motto - "You don't know what you can do until you try." Preceded in death by his parents, Christopher Shelby Holbert and Jaley Louetta...
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Donna Jean Treadwell
January 1, 1945 - June 8, 2013
Donna Jean Treadwell – age 68 of Knoxville, passed away at 12:44 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Turkey Creek Medical Center following a brief illness.
Donna was a longtime member and deacon of Cumberland Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her father, Herman Dent and mother, Mabel McComus Dent, and sisters, Glenith Dillmore and Jackie Nida. She is survived by her husband of...
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Glenda Sharon Bell
September 14, 1953 - June 5, 2013
Glenda Sharon Bell – longtime fountain employee of Long's Drug Store, died peacefully after a short battle with cancer on June 5, 2013 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She loved spending time with her family as well as her many friends and customers at Long's Drug Store where she worked on the fountain side for more than thirty-five years.
She is preceded in death by her parents,...
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Katherine Louise Moore
July 12, 1934 - June 4, 2013
Moore, Katherine Louise age 78 of Knoxville passed away Tuesday June 4, 2013 at Physicians Regional Medical Center. She was of the Church of God faith and was preceded in death by daughter Charlotte Moore and husband Samuel Moore. She is survived by son: Ricky Moore; daughter Penny Moore and fiancée Randy Faulkner; special friend Ann Emert; grandsons: Don McCarty, Kevin McCarty and Darrell Moore...
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Dorothy E. Brakebill
November 15, 1918 - June 2, 2013
Brakebill, Dorothy E. –age 94 of Knoxville, formally of Nashville passed away on Sunday June 2, 2013 at her home. Member of the Lutheran Faith. Preceded in death by husband the Paul Brakebill. Survived by nephew Steve O'Neil and wife Laurie, sister-in-law Cleo O'Neil. Family and friends will meet at the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at 1:15 pm Friday June 7, 2013 for Graveside Services at 1...
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Louise Murrel LeMarr
September 22, 1921 - June 1, 2013
LeMarr, Louise E.- age 91 of Knoxville went to be with her Lord on Saturday June 1, 2013. Member of Central Baptist Church Bearden and former member of Union Baptist Church (Washington Pike). She was an LPN who retired from St. Mary's Medical Center. Preceded in death by husband Malcolm LeMarr, son Fred LeMarr, sister Mildred Carr, and parents Earnest and Lennie Emert. Survived by son Steve...
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Wanda Elizabeth McCarty
July 27, 1925 - June 1, 2013
McCarty, Wanda Elizabeth-age 87 passed away June 1, 2013. She is preceded in death by her father, John Swaggerty, and mother, Mary Kidd,husband, Thomas K. McCarty, Jr. She is survived by her daughters, Pamela Whitson and husband Bob, Robin Elkins and husband Mitch; grandchildren, Cory Whitson, Lindsay Collins, Amy Elkins, and Morgan Elkins. Three great-grandchildren, Jacob Collins, Addison...
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Connie Lynn Scott
November 29, 1947 - May 31, 2013
Scott, Connie Lynn Hill- age 65 of Knoxville was united with her Lord and Savior on Friday May 31, 2013 at her home. She was a devoted Christian, loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of North Acres Baptist Church and currently attended Westside Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by father George Hill, mother Mae B. Hill, a baby brother, special aunt Elizabeth Smith, and...
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Robert Earl Myers, Sr.
November 4, 1946 - May 31, 2013
Myers, Sr. Robert Earl- age 66 went home to be with the Lord May 31, 2013. He served his country for 24 years in the United States Army, he also worked at the city county building and the post office, and was a member of the First Apostolic Church. He is preceded in death by his father William Lee Myers, mother Lila Myers. He is survived by wife of 47 years Hazel Lola Myers, sons Robert Earl...
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Raymond E. Jarnigan
May 27, 1928 - May 31, 2013
Raymond E. Jarnigan - age 85 of Knoxville passed away Friday May 31, 2013 at his home.
He lived his life to the fullest on his own terms, a very giving person to both family and friends. He was preceded in death by son: Raymond Jarnigan Jr., parents Charles E. and Mary Laverne Jarnigan; brothers: Walter and Bill Jarnigan. Survivors: Children Mary Beth Cate, Edith and Love Jarnigan;...
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Joyce Marie Thrash
July 13, 1937 - May 30, 2013
Thrash, Joyce Marie Dunmore – age 75 of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013 at NHC Fort Sanders following a brief illness. She was of the Lutheran faith. Joyce was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois and had resided in Tennessee for several years. Preceded in death by her parents, George and Louise Anderson; sisters, Norma Guzel, Carol Best, and Beverly Wolcott; brother, Darrel...
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Jerry L. Taylor
April 20, 1948 - May 30, 2013
Jerry L. Taylor - age 65 of Knoxville went home to be with his Lord on Thursday May 30, 2013 at St. Mary's (Physicians Regional) Medical Center.
He was a member of Alice Bell Baptist Church, an active Patriot Guard Rider as well as other Motorcycle organizations. He was a US Navy Veteran of the Seabees serving in the Vietnam War.
Survived by Wife: Beth Taylor; stepchildren: Jeremiah...
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Grace Fields Watson
March 15, 1928 - May 29, 2013
Grace Fields Watson – age 85 of North Knoxville, native of Springfield, West Virginia, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at NHC Healthcare Center in Knoxville following an extended illness.
Mrs. Watson was born March 15, 1928 in Springfield, West Virginia a daughter of the late Frank Fields and Catherine Stickley Fields. A graduate of Romney High School, Grace had worked as a nanny for...
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Fern Cleveland Sharpe
May 28, 2013
SHARPE, FERN CLEVELAND - age 93, of Knoxville, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ early Tuesday morning, May 28th, 2013 at home with family. She was born on May 25th, 1920 in Luttrell Tennessee. Fern worked as manager of the Knoxville ASCS, a former agency of the United States department of agricultural, for over 50 years. Fern was a member of the Altrusa Club, Knoxville chapter,...
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John Cates Sherrod
June 13, 1937 - May 26, 2013
John C. Sherrod – age 75 of Sitka, Alaska, passed away on May 26, 2013.
He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on June 13, 1937, son of Alfred Glenn Sherrod and Margaret (Cates) Sherrod. John graduated from Robert Fulton High School in Knoxville in 1955. He attended the University of Tennessee and then received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Georgia in 1960, and a...
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J.V. Oliver
May 24, 2013
Oliver, J.V. of Knoxville passed away Friday May 24, 2013 at his home. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII and was retired from Greyhound Bus Lines. Preceded in death by parents; two brothers and three sisters. Survived by wife: Helen Oliver; daughter: Janice Oliver; son: Gordon Oliver and a host of other friends. Friends may call at their convenience Saturday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel or...
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Kenneth Allen Hash
May 23, 2013
Hash, Kenneth Allen – age 73 of Knoxville, died Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Golden Living Center in Clinton. Mr. Hash was of the Baptist faith and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was born in Wise County, Virginia and was a son of the late Allen Hash and Francis Rogers Hash. For many years he was a member of the Eagles Club and the local VFW but most of all enjoyed spending...
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Kathlyn Peters LaFollette
March 31, 1918 - May 20, 2013
LaFollette, Kathlyn Peters – age 95 of Knoxville, passed away at 5:21 p.m. on Monday, May 20, 2013 at North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell. Mrs. LaFollette was a member of Southside Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William C. (Bill) LaFollette; parents, Ernie and Maude Peters; Sister, Evelyn Ferguson; brothers, Clayton Peters, Gene Peters, and Lynn Peters; and one...
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Thomas Burl Henderson
May 20, 2013
Henderson, Thomas Burl (Tom)- age 70, of Knoxville, went to be with Jesus, Sunday, May 19, 2013, at 6:10 a.m. God called him to preach His word at the age of 19. He was the pastor of Northside Baptist Church for 18 years. He graduated from Sevier County High School in 1961 and he attended the University of Tennessee. He was in the plumbing supply business for over fifty years. Preceded in death...
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Jackie J. Friemuth
May 19, 2013
Friemuth, Jackie J. – age 68 of Knoxville, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, May 19, 2013. He was of the Christian faith and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He retired from Antimite Pest Control in California. Preceded in death by his parents, LeRoy Friemuth and Maurice Martin. He is survived by his wife of eight years, Phyllis Lynch Friemuth; daughters, Debra Jo Anne Dvorak and...
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Doris Collins Smith
March 23, 1932 - May 14, 2013
Smith, Doris Collins- age 81, of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at her home. She was a charter member and pianist of Gospel Baptist Church, and retired from ORNL after thirty-seven years of service. Preceded in death by husband of fifty-seven years, Edward M. Smith; son, Jerry Edward Smith; parents, Paul and Ina Collins; sister, Helen Collins; brother, Herman Collins. She is...
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Harold T. Hawkins
November 16, 1931 - May 11, 2013
Harold T. Hawkins – longtime Knoxville businessman and real estate agent, died on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at his Powell home following a brief illness at the age of eighty-one.
Mr. Hawkins had served as the co-owner and director of Metler Hauling and Rigging and Crane Erection for many years and was also a commercial real estate agent. Born on November 16, 1931 in Dayton, Tennessee, he was...
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Robert Elder Orick II
May 10, 2013
ORICK, ROBERT ELDER, II - age 32 of Maryville, went home to be with the Lord on May 10, 2013. Preceded in death by his grandfather, Jack Orick. He is survived by his grandmother, Jean Orick; father, Robert Orick; mother, Francess Orick; uncle, Ray McClellan; special friend, Cora Compton. A funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Rose Mortuary officiated by Pastor...
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Dolores Robeson McDonald
September 12, 1928 - May 7, 2013
Dolores Robeson McDonald - age 84, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 7, 2013.
She was a member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City and the Agalliasis Sunday School Class. She was a graduate of Central High School, class of 1945, and of Knoxville Business College. She was a retired bookkeeper from the law firm Morton, Lewis, King, and Kreig. She was preceded in death by...
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Gordon James Robertson, Jr
July 17, 1980 - May 4, 2013
Robertson, Jr. Gordon James - age 32 of Powell, passed away suddenly on May 4, 2013 He was preceded in death by Lucille Chaffee (G.G.), Gordon F. Robertson, Jr., Sean Schoen, James A. Neumayer, Jr, Trever Anderson, Jessica Anderson, Kaitlyn May Neumayer, Patricia Meidinger, and little brother, Dreyson Stewart. He is survived by his mother ,Shari Arnold; father, Gordon James Robertson, Sr.;...
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Ruth Vance Walker
April 24, 1916 - May 4, 2013
WALKER, RUTH VANCE – age 97, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2013. Born in Knoxville, Tenn., to the late Edna Sterchi Vance and Charles Kennedy Vance, she graduated from Old Knoxville High School and the University of Tennessee. She was a lifetime active member of Magnolia Avenue United Methodist Church where she laid the first brick in 1925 when the present building was built. She loved her...
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Billy Gordon Johnson
March 9, 1933 - May 4, 2013
Johnson, Billy Gordon- age 80 of Knoxville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior early Saturday morning, May 4, 2013, surrounded by his loving family after a short and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Knoxville, TN on March 9, 1933. He was a member of Valley View Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Sherrill and Nina Johnson; brothers and sister-in-law, Arthur (Doc) and...
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Ada Cornelia Bowers Clonts
November 14, 1922 - May 3, 2013
Clonts, Ada Cornelia Bowers- age 90, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, May 3, 2013, at NHC St. Mary's. She was a member of Central Baptist Church Fountain City. Preceded in death by husband, Homer B. Clonts; parents, Earl Edward and Maude Bowers; brothers, Earl (Bud) Bowers, Jr., and Charles Bowers; sisters, Doris Lyons and Betty VanGuilder. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Janice and...
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Louise Jobe Newman
May 2, 2013
Newman, Louise Jobe- age 79, of Knoxville, passed away, Thursday, May 2, 2013, at NHC Ft. Sanders. She was a member of Red House Baptist Church in Blaine, TN. She was a strong and loving woman who will be greatly missed by her children, grandchldren, family and friends. Preceded in death by husband, Bobby Newman; daughter, Donna Thomas; parents, Tom and Maude Jobe; siblings, Carolyn Bennett, and...
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John P. Gibson, Jr.
May 1, 2013
Gibson, John P. Jr. – a resident of Knoxville, entered the Kingdom of God and his Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at the age of ninety-one. He was born August 22, 1921 in Chamblee, Georgia. A U.S. Navy veteran, he faithfully served his country during World War II in the Aleutian Islands. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 ½ years, Helen Gibson and two sons,...
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Audrey Thompson Womack
April 30, 2013
Womack, Audrey Thompson- age 90, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at North Knoxville Medical Center. She was a member of Alice Bell Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband, Hansel H. Womack; son, James Womack; and daughter, Janet Womack Sharp. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, David and Delfina Womack; daughter and son-in-law,...
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Margaret Elizabeth Smith
April 30, 2013
Smith, Margaret Elizabeth – age 89, of Knoxville, TN, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Tennova Residential Hospice. She was a member of First Christian Church of Knoxville. She was born on June 4, 1924, in Jacksonville, Illinois, to Elmo C. and M. Elizabeth Little. At the age of eight she moved to California where she attended Catholic boarding school and graduated from Catholic High...
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Dreyson Todd Stewart
September 14, 1993 - April 27, 2013
Dreyson Todd Stewart - age 19 of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2013 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
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Mary Lou Gose Griffin
February 8, 1935 - April 26, 2013
Griffin, Mary Lou Gose- of Knoxville, was born February 8, 1935, in Tazewell, Tennessee and departed on Friday, April, 26, 2013, at Physicians Regional Medical Center. She was a member of New Hope Presbyterian Church in the Norwood Community. Preceded in death by parents, Robert C. Gose and Ruth Lewis Gose; daughter, GiGi Gose; brothers, Frank, Alfred, and Sam Gose; and sister, Lois Franklin....
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Robert (Bobby) Morgan
May 19, 1941 - April 26, 2013
Robert (Bobby) Morgan – age 71 of Knoxville, passed away at 10:38 a.m. on Friday, April 26, 2013 at Physicians Regional Medical Center following complications of a heart attack.
He was a member of Middlebrook Pike Baptist Church and was a retired employee of the City of Knoxville.
Preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Morgan.
He is survived by his sisters, Helen and Betty; twin...
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Robert Samuel Spickard
June 6, 1932 - April 25, 2013
Robert Samuel Spickard – age 80 of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Parkwest Medical Center after a brief illness.
Mr. Spickard was a member of First Church of God and was a veteran of the United States Army and the Army National Guard. He was a retired employee of HUD after forty years of service. He genuinely loved his family, adored his grandchildren and was...
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Ethel Trula Miller
April 24, 2013
Miller, Ethel Trula, age 86, of Knoxville, passed away, Wednesday April 24, 2013, at North Knoxville Medical Center. She was a founding member of American Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband, Rev. Edward D. Miller; and son, Fred Miller. She is survived by daughters, Judy Thomas, and Cathy Johnson and husband Joel; sons and daughter-in-laws, Roy Miller, Jim Miller,...
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Alice Greene Whitley
March 28, 1923 - April 24, 2013
Whitley, Alice Greene- age 90, of Corryton, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at NHC- Ft. Sanders. She attended Clapp's Chapel United Methodist Church. She was born in Watauga County, North Carolina on March 28, 1923. She moved to Knoxville in 1946. She worked at S.H. George and Sons Department Store and was there until Riches of Atlanta bought them out. She then worked for Miller's...
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Ronnie Ray Lovell
April 23, 2013
Lovell, Ronnie Ray - age 51 of Knoxville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Lovell and a sister, Sylvia Lovell. He is survived by his fiancé, Kimberly Jones; sons, Ronnie Jr. and Bubba and wife, Love; daughters, Susie and husband Adam, and Jackie Vinson; brothers, Bill, Fred, Jim Dog; sisters, Loretta Burchell Lovell, Ann Lovell;...
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Russell Jay Eldridge III
October 29, 1952 - April 20, 2013
Eldridge III, Russell Jay age 60 of Knoxville passed away April 20, 2013 at home. He graduated from West High School and after serving in the Army he graduated from the University of Tennessee Knoxville with a MBA degree. He worked as a CPA for several years and was preceded in death by his parents, Russell Eldridge Jr. and Barbara Eldridge. He is survived by his beloved son, Russell "Jay"...
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Martha Mynatt Barr
April 20, 2013
Barr, Martha Mynatt- age 61 of Knoxville passed away Saturday April 20, 2013 at Livingston Regional Hospital. Member of the Baptist Faith, and retired from Levi's. Preceded in death by father Richard Mynatt. Survived by mother Sally Mynatt, daughter Wendy Mellette and husband Rusty, grandson Bailey Mellette, granddaughter Miranda Mellette, sister and brother-in-law Carolyn and Steve Carver, niece...
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Samuel George Woody
March 17, 1929 - April 19, 2013
Woody, Samuel George- age 84, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, April 19, 2013, at his home. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, and a Grand Knight in the Knights of Columbus- 1979. He was a 1947 graduate of Knoxville High School, and a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Graybar Electric after 36 years of service. After...
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Blanche Esther Coope Lako
October 28, 1913 - April 18, 2013
Lako, Blanche "Esther" Coope – age 99, of Knoxville, died peacefully at home on Thursday, April 18, 2013. She was born in Huntsville, Alabama on October 28, 1913. Preceded in death by husband, Steve Lako; parents, Reagor Coope, Sr. and Susan Coope; sister, Lillian Coope Smith; and brother, Reagor Coope, Jr. She is survived by sister, Virginia Coope Lowry of Maryville, TN; nephews, Steven Coope...
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Helen R. McGill
April 18, 2013
McGill, Helen R. age 82, of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2013, at Physicians Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Broadway Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Sherman and Shirley Holmes; and son, Kyle McGill. She is survived by husband, Ollie McGill; and son, Gordon McGill. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Monday, April 22, 2013, at Rose...
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Ruth C. Godfry
April 16, 2013
Godfrey, Ruth C. – age 91 of North Knoxville, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Mrs. Godfrey was preceded in death by her husband, William Godfrey. She is survived by her children, James C. (Sharon) Godfrey, Kathy McCarter, Liz (Phil) Woodard, Bill (Lisa) Godfrey; six grandchildren; two...
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Melda Ruth Payne Donehew
April 16, 2013
DONEHEW, MELDA RUTH PAYNE - our beautiful mother has gone to her eternal home, to be with her Heavenly Father whom she loved so much. She lived a blessed life of eighty-two years, instilling her Christian values into her family. She is the last of ten children born to Charles and Ida Perry of Rutledge, TN. She was preceded in death by sisters, Sallie Perry, Gladys Dalton, Betty Jo Peoples, Susie...
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James Albert Byrge, Sr.
April 16, 2013
Byrge, James Albert, Sr. –age 89 of Knoxville went to be with his Lord on Tuesday April 16, 2013 at Fort Sanders Regional. Member of Christ United Methodist Church and was a former member of Vestal United Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and was preceded in death by parents Nathan and Betty Byrge and several siblings. He is survived by wife of 67 years Perlie Thompson Byrge,...
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Hugh Wilder
October 3, 1918 - April 15, 2013
Hugh Wilder – age 94 of Knoxville, passed away early Monday morning, April 15, 2013 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Wilder was a member of Crossroads Presbyterian Church. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during World War II where he earned the Silver Star and three Bronze Stars. Hugh was retired from the Defense Electronics Supply Center in Dayton, Ohio and...
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Ida Marie Smith Williams
September 7, 1925 - April 14, 2013
Williams, Ida Marie (Smith)- age 87, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013 at Beverly Park Place. A former long time resident of Emoriland Boulevard. The former Ida Marie Smith was born on September 7, 1925, in Albany, Georgia to Julia Bacon (Oliver) Smith and Elmer Ashley Smith, both of Albany, GA. She was a talented artist who loved to sew, study her genealogy and study gemology. She...
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Jessica Carol Haun
April 13, 2013
Haun, Jessica Carol – went home to be with the Lord on April 13, 2013. She was preceded in death by her great grandmother May Haun, great aunt Ethel Hill grandfathers, Pat Haun and John E. Hickman, uncle Marc McCarty She is survived by her mother, Nancy Haun; step-father, James McCarty; father, David Haun; brother, Michael Birchett and James McCarty, Jr., sisters, Ericka Haun and Jacalyn...
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Eleanor June Rader
September 13, 1919 - April 13, 2013
Eleanor June Rader – born September 13, 1919, went home to be with the Lord on April 13, 2013.
A lifelong resident of Knoxville, June was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leonard J. Rader, two sons, Jack Rader and Kenny Rader and a daughter, Brenda Rader.
She is survived by her children, Betty Rutherford and husband Jack, Joyce Northern and Helen Taylor; ten grandchildren;...
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Frederick Norman Wright
August 30, 1940 - April 10, 2013
Wright, Frederick Norman – age 72 passed away April 10, 2013 surrounded by his family at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center after complications with rheumatoid arthritis and a brief battle with multiple myeloma. He was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Ruby Wright, brother Rev. James Wright, and nephew David Garay. Married to his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Judy,...
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David Joseph Long
December 30, 1933 - April 10, 2013
David Joseph Long – born December 30, 1933 and passed away on April 10, 2013 at his home.
He was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Mr. Long graduated from Knoxville Catholic High School in 1953, served in the United States Marine Corp and was a retired employee of KUB.
Preceded in death by his parents, David J. and Estella Long; brother, James Long; sisters, Josie Dombrosky and...
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Richard Eugene Dew, Sr.
July 12, 1917 - April 10, 2013
Richard Eugene Dew, Sr. – was born July 12, 1917 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Howard A. Dew and Eva Stewart Dew and departed this life on April 9, 2013.
He was a kind and gentle man who always went out of his way to help others regardless of status or circumstances.
He is preceded in death by his wife of fifty-three years, Margaret "Evelyn" Rogers Dew and son, Larry Allison Dew.
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Stella Mae Cameron
April 10, 2013
Cameron, Stella Mae age 91 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on Wednesday April 10, 2013 at Beverly Park Place. She was a member of Lincoln Park Baptist Church and was preceded in death by husband Jim Cameron. Survived by Sons: Don Cameron and wife Pat, Rev Paul Cameron and wife Mona; Grandchildren: Richard, Billy and Patrick Cameron, Cindi Boyatt; Great granddaughter: Vodi Stinnett-Cameron;...
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Joshua Keith Hatfield
November 10, 1986 - April 8, 2013
Joshua Keith Hatfield – age 26 of Knoxville, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 8, 2013.
He was an employee of the Local Union 46 and was preceded in death by his grandfather, Marion Hatfield and grandmother, Sue Hill.
He is survived by father and mother, Daren and Pam Hatfield; sister, Candace Hatfield; grandmother, Arletta Hatfield; grandfather, Jack Hill; several aunts, uncles...
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James Leroy Pickell
April 5, 2013
Pickell, James "Leroy"- age 81, of Knoxville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 05, 2013, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He retired from Cummins Engines with over 30 years service. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean War. Preceded in death by parents, Virgil and Thelma Pickell; wife, Mary Pickell; sister, Marie Cardwell; and brother, Bill...
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Rebecca "Beckye" Hutchison
April 1, 2013
Hutchison, Rebecca "Beckye" age 70 of Knoxville passed away Monday April 1, 2013 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Lifelong member of City View Baptist Church where she was a soloist in the choir. Graduate of Fulton High School and retired from TDOT with 37 years' service. Preceded in death by parents Earl and Margaret Owens, grandparents Lee and Pearl Owens and Ben and Ruby Shubert....
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Robert M. Rogers
August 9, 1950 - April 1, 2013
Rogers, Robert (Bob) Montgomery – age 62, passed away, Monday, April 1, 2013, at Serene Manor Medical Center. He was a member of Arlington Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Fulton High School in 1968, and attended Tennessee Temple University. He retired from Greyhound as a lead customer service agent. In earlier years he worked at Pay Cash and Trailways. Bob loved to sing and was frequently...
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Joe Gardner
March 31, 2013
Gardner, Joe- age 67 of Knoxville passed away Sunday March 31, 2013 at his home. Member of St. James Episcopal Church. Preceded in death by parents Joe and Mable Gardner, brother Jerry Gardner, and sister-in-law Sally. Survived by wife Vickie, children Mike and Susie, grandchildren Craig, Ryan, Jamie, and Matthew, sisters-in-law Pam Parham, Sheri (Steve) Dew, and Debbie Nelson, brother-in-law...
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Wayne Jackson Broach
September 1, 1940 - March 28, 2013
Wayne J.Broach – age 72 of Powell, passed away at 3:35 a.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Parkwest Medical Center following an extended illness.
He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by his loving wife of forty-one years, Dorothy (Dottie) Broach; parents, James Harvey Broach and Minnie Smith Broach.
He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Herby Irwin,...
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Barbara Joyce Williams
March 28, 2013
Williams, Barbara Joyce- age 68, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 28, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, James and Gertrude Williams; son, Charles Rutherford; and brothers, Jim Williams and Jack Vittitoe. She is survived by sons, Donald, Tony, and Bobby Joe Hurst; daughter, Michelle King; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The...
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Carl Jim Riggs
March 26, 2013
Riggs, Carl Jim -83, of Knoxville, went home to be with the lord Wednesday March 26, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Jim and Mindy Sue Riggs. Survived by daughters, Suzie Riggs and Cody Riggs; son, Brady Riggs; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family would like to offer a special thanks to Amediys Hospice. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Friday...
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Frank Bender
March 23, 2013
BENDER, FRANK - age 74, of Knoxville and Naples, Florida, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Frank is preceeded in death by his wife, Evelyn Bender; and his sister, Rose Menendez. Frank and his wife came to Knoxville in 1982 and owned Frank's BP at the corner of Broadway and Jackson Avenue for many years. Frank was a dedicated Tennessee Volunteer football fan, and a grill master. He never...
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Inzia Phillips Provenza
March 23, 2013
Provenza, Inzia Phillips- age 86 of Knoxville passed from this world to join her husband of 64 years John on Saturday March 23, 2013. She was a member of North Clinton Baptist Church Clinton, TN. She was a Certified Professional Secretary and was a long time employee of Armour Company. She retired from the Knox County Health Department. Preceded in death by husband John Provenza, parents Inman...
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James Howard Buhl, Sr.
April 9, 1925 - March 21, 2013
Buhl Sr., James Howard age 87 of Knoxville born April 9, 1925 passed away Thursday March 21, 2013 at Physicians Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Knoxville Church of Christ and was preceded in death by wives: Katie P. Buhl, Wanda B. Buhl and Frances D. Buhl and twin sister Nancy Shumate. He was a US Navy Veteran serving in WWII. Survived by children: James Howard Buhl Jr. and wife...
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Robert E. Johnson
March 17, 2013
JOHNSON, ROBERT E. - age 71, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 17, 2013. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by parents, George and Marjorie Phillips Johnson; and daughter, Sherry Crowley. Survived by grandsons, Shane, Coy and Dusty Morgan; three great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m...
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Adah Bateman Strunk
September 20, 1927 - March 16, 2013
Adah Kirby Bateman Strunk – age 85 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on March 16, 2013 at her North Knoxville home.
She was born on September 20, 1927 in Queensbury Heights in Middlesboro, Kentucky to the late Charles C. and Willie Crowder Kirby. Preceded in death by her brothers and a half sister, Hugh, Paul, Clarence, Oliver, Howard, and Wayne Kirby and Hazel Helen Kirby...
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Mark F. Caldwell, Sr.
March 24, 1919 - March 16, 2013
Mark Ferrin Caldwell, Sr., age 94 of Andersonville, formerly of Knoxville, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at North Knoxville Medical Center.
Mark was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Andersonville. He was a veteran of World War II having served with the United States Army in the South Pacific. He was a retired police...
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Marcia Jean Northern McLemore
February 15, 1927 - March 12, 2013
Marcia Jean Northern McLemore, age 86 of Knoxville, passed away at 6:24 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Parkwest Medical Center following a brief illness.
A loving wife and mother, Mrs. McLemore was a longtime member of City View Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by her husband, Albert McLemore; parents, H.W. Northern and Jennie Ownby Northern; sister, Marie Harvey.
She is...
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Kenneth Leslie Spencer
March 10, 2013
Spencer, Kenneth L. age 73 of Knoxville passed away Sunday March 10, 2013. He was the Minister of Music of Greenway Baptist Church, retired from American Airlines, a former member of the Tennessee Air National Guard. Kenneth was a 1957 graduate of Fulton High School. He was preceded in death by parents Clayton and Velma Peters Spencer. Survived by wife Scotti Beard Spencer of Knoxville;...
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Robin Faye Dunlap
May 14, 1958 - March 9, 2013
Dunlap, Robin Faye, born on May 14, 1958, of Knoxville, TN passed away Saturday afternoon, March 9, 2013, with family by her side. After a hard battle with Lung Cancer and Multiple Brain Tumors, she peacefully went to be with the Lord. She is preceded in Death by her Father Herschel (Jim) Dunlap and Brother Chuck. She is survived by her Mother Nancy and Brother Sammy and Carla Dunlap; Sons...
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Roger Wayne Snapp
March 9, 2013
Snapp, Roger Wayne- age 60, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 9, 2013, at Tennova Regional Medical Center. He was the owner of Custom Cycle Corner for thirty-two years; where he greatly appreciated his customers and friends during those years. He was an avid motorcyclist, boater, master craftsman, and all around good guy who used his talents to help his family and friends. ...
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Kathy Kay Richardson Hembree
March 9, 2013
Hembree, Kathy Kay Richardson- age 58 of South Knoxville, a world class wife, mother, and mamaw, passed away suddenly on Saturday March 9, 2013 at her home. She was a member of Lake Hills Presbyterian Church, a graduate of University of Tennessee and the College of Business. Preceded in death by parents, J.V. and Billie Richardson; and sister, Cindy Wishart. Survived by husband of 38 years, Doug...
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Marcella Holder Wilson
February 4, 1917 - March 5, 2013
Wilson, Marcella Holder , age 96, of Knoxville, left this life peacefully on March 5, 2013 with her beloved and devoted son by her side. Born in Bessemer, Alabama on February 4, 1917, Marcella was the youngest daughter of Sam Holder and Marcella Myrtle Murphree and proved from a young age that she wanted to live her life to the fullest. She was mischievous as a child and was often a social...
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Imogene Butler Simmons
March 5, 2013
Simmons, Imogene Butler age 83 passed away early Tuesday morning March 5, 2013. Imogene was retired from the Armed Forces Entrance and Examination Station in Knoxville. She was a longtime member of Milam Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband of over 58 years, Archie N. Simmons. Survived by her son and daughter-in-law Mike and Holly Simmons; grandsons Matthew (Sherri), Andrew and...
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Bobbie Jean Hudgins
March 4, 2013
Hudgins, Bobbie Jean – age 80, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, March 3, 2013, at home. She was recently retired from the Knox County General Sessions Criminal Court Division, after more than 20 years. She attended Central Baptist Church in Fountain City. Bobbie was a beloved wife, grandmother, sister, and friend. She had a radiant and bubbly personality that endeared her to everyone she...
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George Albert Kinney
December 31, 1921 - March 2, 2013
George A. (Cotton) Kinney – age 91 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday evening, March 2, 2013 at Tennova Residential Hospice following an extended illness.
He was of the Baptist faith.
Preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Sykes Kinney; parents, R.L. and Lundy Kinney; brothers, Bill Kinney and Bob Kinney. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Ronald G. and Faye Kinney of...
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Betty R. McKee
May 6, 1933 - March 1, 2013
Betty R. McKee - age 79 of South Knoxville, died peacefully at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, March 1, 2013 with her family by her side.
She was a member of Atlantic Avenue Baptist Church.
Betty was employed by K-Mart on Broadway as a supervisor for more than twenty-five years prior to her retirement.
Preceded in death by her parents, Oley Hill McKee and Mary Marie Thomas McKee; sister,...
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Lottie B. Shelley
February 26, 2013
Shelley, Lottie Beatrice left this world on the evening of Tuesday February 26, 2013, for her heavenly home. Lottie was 101 years old. She was the youngest of fourteen children born to Sarah Jane and Calvin Martin Johnson in Sharps Chapel, Union County, Tennessee. She was born December 19, 1911. Lottie moved from Union County at the age of sixteen to live with family and work in Kokomo, Indiana....
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Donald Ray Kinser
June 10, 1952 - February 25, 2013
Kinser, Donald Ray- age 60, of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2013, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Northside Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Agnes Kinser; grandparents, Dutch and Thelma Harvey; and several aunts and uncles. He is survived by wife, Donna Kinser; children, Stephanie, Doug, Randy, and Josh Kinser; grandchildren,...
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Phyllis Hyde Houser
December 1, 1957 - February 22, 2013
Houser, Phyllis Hyde- age 55 of Knoxville fell asleep on Friday February 22, 2013 at her home. Preceded in death by brothers Fairbea and Tony, and parents Walter and Freda Hyde. Survived by loving companion and life partner Randy Swartz, daughter and son-in-law Rachel and Cliff Beck, grandchildren Skyler, Alissa, Angel Rose, Brianna, Nicolas Unique, and Lai'La, brothers Ray, Fred, Joseph, and...
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Billie Wilkerson Hill
February 22, 2013
Hill, Billie Wilkerson- age 89, of Knoxville, went to be with her Lord on Friday, February 22, 2013, at Physicians Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Washington Pike United Methodist Church, and a retired LPN from St. Mary's Medical Center. She had a great love for God, her family and church, mockingbirds, marching bands, traveling, classical music, and she was an avid U.T. athletics...
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Sarah Kathryn Province Carpenter
February 20, 2013
CARPENTER, SARAH KATHRYN PROVINCE, of Knoxville, left us to be with her Lord on Wednesday, February 20, 2013, after living 81 full and blessed years. Sarah was born September 29, 1931, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Herman Clifton Province and Kathryn Lee McClain Province. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church. Sarah was a strong lady with a wonderful smile who survived The Great...
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Kelly Terry Emory Inman
June 20, 1962 - February 17, 2013
Inman, Kelly Terry Emory – age 50 of Powell, passed away on February 17, 2013 after an extended illness. She was a member of New Life Baptist Church and was a former employee of Levi Strauss. She was preceded in death by her mother Joan Blondell Inman; son, Stephen Terry, Jr. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Lacy Emory; grandchildren, Jordyn Emory, Kenzie Terry, Macie Terry,...
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Joann Cooper Dobbins
February 16, 2013
DOBBINS, JOANN COOPER - 57, passed away on February 16, 2013. She was a member of New Christian Rest Missionary Baptist Church. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Preceded in death by parents, Guy and Dollie Cooper; brother, Nathan Cooper; sisters, Brenda Cooper Bowling and Judy Collins Cooper. Survived by husband of 33 years, Roy Winston Dobbins, Jr.; sisters, Joyce Cooper...
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Margaret Johnson Varnes
July 25, 1926 - February 15, 2013
Margaret Johnson Varnes – age 86 of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2013 in Elizabethton, Tennessee following a brief illness.
She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother who dearly loved her family.
Mrs. Varnes was a faithful member of West Side Baptist Church for more than fifty years. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of seventy years, James A....
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William C. Qualls, Jr.
January 6, 1919 - February 15, 2013
Qualls, William C, Jr. – age 94 of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2013. Mr. Qualls was a veteran of the United States Army and served in Italy during World War II. He was a retired employee of Enco Materials after forty-four years of faithful service. Preceded in death by his daughter, Glenda; son, Buddy; grandson, Jason; parents, William and Zelda Qualls; brothers, Howard,...
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Marcia Renee Crider
December 21, 1993 - February 13, 2013
Crider, Marcia Renee – age 19 of Knoxville, and her unborn child of fifteen weeks, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 13, 2013. She is preceded in death by her great-grandfather, Dallas Crider, Sr.; brother, William Lamont Jones; great-grandmothers, Jewell Robinson and Dean Crider. She is survived by her mother, Peebles Renee Jones; father, Dallas Crider, Jr.; grandmother,...
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Kellysue Michelle Ferguson
January 5, 1984 - February 9, 2013
Ferguson, Kellysue Michelle – age 29 of Knoxville, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at her home. She attended Loveland Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Betty Sue Tipton; mother-in-law, Melba Venearo; grandparents, E.G. and Betty Sharp and Harvey and Ruby Tipton. She is survived by her husband, Joseph; daughters, Milove and Kaylah; son, Joey;...
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Mary Ruth Gwinn
February 9, 2013
Gwinn, Mary Ruth- age 81 of Knoxville passed away February 9, 2013 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Mary Ruth was born in Knoxville to Hugh J. and Mamie Ruth Bean on August 15. She graduated Rule High School in 1949. She went on to work at Miller's Dept Store on Gay St. Later working for Chapman Drug Co/Cardinal Health where she retired in 1997 after 40 years of service. She was a member of Lonsdale...
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Ronnie L. Walton
February 9, 2013
Walton, Ronnie L.- age 48, of Knoxville, stepped into eternal life to be with his Heavenly father on Saturday, February 9, 2013, at 10:50 pm at Fort Sander's Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by his Daddy, Harold E. Walton. Left to mourn his passing are his precious and loving mother, Mary Walton; brothers, Darrell Walton, and...
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Steve Atchley
February 4, 2013
Atchley, Steve, age 38 of Knoxville, passed away Monday, February 4, 2013, at Physicians Regional Medical Center. He is preceded in death by father, Doug Atchley; grandmother, and Betty Atchley. Survived by wife, Wendie Atchley; children, Kaylee and Steven Atchley; mother, Mary Roberts; sister and brother-in-law, Tammy and Todd Cox; grandfather, Mark Atchley and wife Ann; and a host of family and...
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Clarence Roger (Soupy) Galyon
June 16, 1919 - February 4, 2013
GALYON, CLARENCE ROGER (SOUPY) –age 93 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 4, 2013. He was a longtime faithful member of Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church for forty-eight years. He retired from Southern Railroad, and a veteran of the United States Army having served as Military Police during World War II. Preceded in death by wife Evelyn Galyon; parents; and sister,...
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Nelda Sarah Ritter
January 22, 1922 - February 4, 2013
RITTER, NELDA SARAH- age 91, passed away Monday, February 6, 2012 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. In 1938, at the age of 16, she was baptized by Elder Shade Tipton into Salem Primitive Baptist Church in Washburn, Tennessee. After becoming a LPN in 1954, she worked as a nurse at Baptist Hospital, Blount Ave. in Knoxville, Tennessee until her retirement. She is preceded in death by parents...
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Gary Lynn "Fitch" Ferguson
February 3, 2013
FERGUSON, GARY LYNN "FITCH" - age 57 of Knoxville passed away Sunday February 3, 2013. He was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by mother Naomi Ferguson, father Gene Ferguson, sisters Carolyn Ferguson and Shirley Mize. Survived by brothers Randy and Steve Ferguson; sister Loretta Ferguson; several special nieces and nephews; stepchildren Tim and Danetta Miller. The family will...
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Don W. Ownby
February 3, 2013
OWNBY, DON W. – age 82 of Powell, Tennessee, left to be with his Lord from his home where he was surrounded by family and friends on February 3, 2013, at 4:30 pm. He was a long-time member of Cumberland Baptist Church and Rev. Eugene Fleming's "over fifty-five" Sunday School Class and had served his church as a Deacon and Sunday School teacher, as well as in a number of other capacities. He...
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Mary Gene Pope Ketchen
October 15, 1918 - February 2, 2013
Ketchen, Mary Gene Pope-age 94, living in South Knoxville until her last 9 years she spent time with her daughters in Atlanta. Mrs. Ketchen passed away on February 2, 2013 in Atlanta following an extended illness.
Gene was a member of Central United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law, Edward G. and Maureen Ketchen, Jr; daughter, Mary John Harrison; daughter and...
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Mary Wolfe
February 1, 2013
Wolfe, Mary – age 85 of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2013 at Shannondale Healthcare Center. She was a member of Berean Bible Church and was a retired LPN at Asbury Acres Healthcare. She and her encouraging words will be missed greatly by her children. Preceded in death by her husband, Bob Wolfe; grandchildren, Travis Thorne, Mitchel Thorne, and Heidi Wolfe. She is survived...
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James Thomas Martin
October 5, 1948 - January 31, 2013
James Thomas Martin – born on October 5, 1948 in Loudon, Tennessee to James I. Martin and Kathleen Williams Martin. Jim attended schools in Ohio and Tennessee before moving to Riverside, California in 1962 where he attended Junior High and High School. In 1966, Jim enlisted in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge. After serving in the United States Army, Jim returned to...
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