Rose Mortuary - Mann Heritage 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
Verlin Winston Frye
September 21, 1929 - May 17, 2013
Frye, Verlin W., age 83 of Knoxville, died Friday, May 17, 2013. He was a member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church and was formerly of Marble City Baptist Church where he was an active Deacon for sixty years. Verlin was a member and Past Master of the Charles McKinney Lodge # 433, the Scottish Rite Bodies, Coroneted 33rd Degree Mason in Washington, D.C. in 1989. Verlin was also a member of the...
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Henry Heath Long
March 10, 1929 - May 17, 2013
Long, Dr. Henry Heath, age 84, of Knoxville, completed the final chapter of his life Friday, May 17, 2013. The well read son of Henry Clay Long, MD and Annette Steele will join his parents and sister Sarah, who have preceded him in death. Henry earned his Eagle Scout at the age of fifteen and completed his high school education in three years at Knoxville High School. He was a graduate of the...
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Gary Lee Nettles
May 26, 1946 - May 12, 2013
Nettles, Gary L. age 66, of Dandridge, TN, formerly of Georgia, died Saturday, May 11, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Gary was an avid Bass fisherman who served in the United States Army during the Vietnam war and was a member of the Disabled Veterans Assoc. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gertrude R. Heck and Clyde Nettles. Gary is survived by his beloved wife,...
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Euonia Lou "Wannie" Brass
May 18, 1942 - May 12, 2013
Brass, Euonia Lou "Wannie", age 70 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, May 12, 2013. She is survived by her daughter, Tammy Herrle; grandchildren, Phillip (Erica) Doty, Tim Doty and Alicia Herrle; great-grandchildren, Jake and Autumn Doty; several loving brothers and sisters; special friend, Mike Clark. Funeral service: 7:30 PM Tuesday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel with...
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Mary Irene Younger Dunford
May 10, 2013
Dunford, Mary Irene Younger - of Knoxville, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013 after an extended illness. Irene was a devoted wife and mother, and an active volunteer in the community. She also enjoyed gardening, cooking, reading, and was a talented artist and musician. Irene grew up in Nashville and graduated from the University of Tennessee (Memphis) Dental Hygiene Program. She met her...
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Peggy Flowers Ball
January 21, 1939 - May 6, 2013
Ball, Peggy Flowers, age 74 of Knoxville, passed away Monday, May 6, 2013 at her home. She was a member of the Delta Gamma Sorority, the Torchbearer at U.T. Knoxville in 1960 and the Mountain Madness. She was retired from South-Doyle Middle School in Knox County where she taught sixth graders and middle school age children for forty years. Peggy was preceded in death by her beloved son, David...
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Ethridge Billard "E.B." Copeland, Jr.
November 30, 1919 - May 5, 2013
Copeland, Ethridge Billard, born November 30, 1919, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. E. B. was raised in Birmingham, Alabama and graduated from Birmingham Southern College where he was a member of Kappa Alpha fraternity. In 1941, he was drafted into the United States Army serving on Guadalcanal with the 244th Coast Artillery Corps in heavy combat. He earned...
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Roger Aaron Jetton
December 21, 1932 - May 5, 2013
Jetton, Roger Aaron - age 80, of West Knoxville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family Sunday, May 5, 2013 at Park West Hospital, attended by Dr. Shannon Byrd. Born December 21, 1932, he was of the Presbyterian faith and veteran of the United States Army. Formerly of Charlotte, NC, where he studied Agricultural Engineering at UNC, Charlotte, his lifelong career was with Ford Motor...
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Virginia Johnson Henshaw
August 15, 1930 - May 4, 2013
Henshaw, Virginia Johnson, age 82 of Knoxville entered into eternal peace on Saturday, May 4, 2013. She was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church where she enjoyed many cherished friendships. She was retired from The R.O. Deadrick Company. Her family was her greatest joy, and she spent many summers surrounded by them at Pawleys Island. It was her home that was the Christmas Eve...
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Patsy Ruth Robinson Knight
May 29, 1934 - May 4, 2013
Knight, Patsy Ruth, age 78, of Knoxville, suddenly passed on Saturday morning, May 4, 2013, to her heavenly home into the welcoming presence of her Heavenly Father and Savior, Jesus Christ whom she had faithfully and lovingly served since childhood, and now can worship Him fully. She was a longtime member of Central Baptist Church, Bearden and a retired first grade teacher from Tate's School of...
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William Harry "Bill" Dodson
November 14, 1925 - May 3, 2013
Dodson, William H."Bill", of Knoxville passed away May 3, 2013. He was born November 14, 1925 in Alamo, TN where he spent his youth. He was the third of four children born to Henry and Frankie Dodson, proud parents of all four as high school class valedictorians. Directly out of high school at the age of 17, Bill joined the Army Air Force and served from 1943 – 1945. He attended UT Martin, then...
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Judith Daggett
May 3, 2013
Daggett, Judith Hope - age 78, formerly of Savannah, GA, who recently moved to Knoxville, passed away Friday, May 3, 2013 at home with her loving family by her side. She was a member of St. Peters Episcopal Church, Skidaway Island, GA where she was an active member of the altar guild. Judith was born in Atchison, Kansas to the late Ralph Hope & Helen Jessup Hope. She attended Monticello Girls...
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Sydney Dies Childers
May 2, 2013
CHILDERS, SYDNEY DIES – age 71, a resident of Knoxville, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 2, 2013 at her home after battling ovarian cancer for almost 12 years. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Sydney was preceded in death by her father Claude Dies, her mother Louise Dies, her sister Emily Kreis, and her husband Kingsley Sur. She is survived by her sister Elizabeth Hammond, her daughter...
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Evelyn Ossman Readett
August 3, 1927 - April 30, 2013
Readett, Evelyn Ossman - age 85, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 30th 2013 at NHC Farragut. Born August 3, 1927, Evelyn was the daughter of Christine Hund Ossman and Jacob P. Ossman of Louisville, KY. She graduated from J. M. Atherton High School for Girls and attended secretarial school. She worked for the Traveler's Insurance Company in Louisville where she met her husband of 43 years,...
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Theodore "Mac" McCord, Sr.
June 7, 1918 - April 30, 2013
McCord, Sr. Theodore "Mac", age 94 of Knoxville, died April 30, 2013 at West Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Mac of a member of Second Presbyterian Church, the West Knoxville Rotary Club and the Boy Scouts of America-Great Smoky Mountain Council. He was retired from South Central Bell Phone Company. Mac was preceded in death by his father, John H. McCord, mother Lovella Bryant McCord,...
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Kathleen Louise (Davenport) Armstrong
March 23, 1927 - April 29, 2013
Armstrong, Kathleen L. Davenport, age 86, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully Monday, April 29, 2013. Kathleen's family founded Gillespie Avenue Baptist Church, of which she was a lifetime member. Kathleen was a volunteer in many organizations including NCCJ, March of Dimes, the American Cancer Society, President of the Mother's Club of the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority at the University of Tennessee,...
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Viola Proffitt Taylor Paluzelle
August 24, 1922 - April 29, 2013
Viola Proffitt Taylor Paluzelle - age 90 of Knoxville, formerly of Kingston and Oak Ridge, left this earth Monday, April 29, 3013 at her home.
Viola "Vi" was born August 24, 1922 in the Webbs Creek area of the "Great Smoky Mountains." The daughter of the late Glenn Proffitt and Beatrice Proffitt Cooper, and step-daughter of the late Walter C. Cooper.
Viola was a member of Central Baptist...
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Olyne B. Walker
July 28, 1917 - April 29, 2013
Walker, Olyne Boles – age 95, passed away Monday, April 29, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Verlie Walker; grandson, Scott Walker; parents, Wheeler and Sophie Boles; sister, Eloise Wells; and brothers, Harley and Champ Boles. She is survived by her two sons, Johnny Walker and Doug Walker (wife Andra), three grandchildren, Jeff Walker, Michael Walker (wife Ashley) and Mary Ann...
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Marvin Wade West
July 21, 1918 - April 28, 2013
WEST, MARVIN WARD – age 94, departed this life in the early evening hours on the 28th day of April 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Wayne County, Mississippi to the late William Ward and Erette Walters West, he grew up on a farm in the piney woods of Mississippi. He graduated from SoSo High School where he played football when players wore leather helmets and very little padding....
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Lida Lee Hoskins
November 3, 1917 - April 26, 2013
Lida Lee Hoskins of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away Friday, April 26, 2013 surrounded by her loving family.
Lida was born in Straight Creek, Kentucky on November 3, 1917 to Robert and Frances Atkins. She is survived by her two sons Ryland Hoskins of Nashville (Laetitia) and Dr. John Hoskins of Knoxville (Debbie) and her daughter Lida Griest of Atlanta (Doug); eight grandchildren; Lida...
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Lynn Tennyson Jeffers
December 19, 1930 - April 17, 2013
Jeffers, Lynn T. – age 82, of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at his home. He owned and operated Olden Days Antiques and Collectibles in Sevierville, and loved to frequent area auctions. Lynn retired after a career in management with Walmart, Corp. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. Lynn was passionate about local history...
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Lorraine Mitchell Child
July 11, 1925 - April 17, 2013
Child, Lorraine Mitchell – age 87, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Shannondale Healthcare Center in Knoxville. Born July 11, 1925 in Brumley Gap, Virginia, Lorraine was the daughter of the late James W. and Lucy J. Mitchell. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert M. Child; three sisters, Edith DeBusk, Shirley Tucker, and Violet Mackey as well as by three brothers...
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Ellen Cook Fogarty
April 13, 2013
FOGARTY, ELLEN COOK - 88, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2013, after a brief struggle with cancer. Born in Memphis, Tennesssee, she was the daughter of the late James H. Cook, Sr., and Ruth Yetzer Cook. Ellen was a member for years of Holy Ghost Church and later All Saints Church. In her younger years she was an active member of a number of Catholic guilds...
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Gisela Ingrid Regas
February 7, 1934 - April 12, 2013
Regas, Mrs. Gisela Ingrid Anna - passed away peacefully on Friday April 12, 2013, after a heroic 13 year battle with cancer. She was born February 7, 1934, in Halle an der Saale, East Germany. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Harry Regas of Knoxville; parents Ernest and Ingrid Linke of Germany, and sister Renate Gaubatz of Frankfurt, Germany. She came to America in 1957 where...
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Ruth Kirk Needham
April 23, 1925 - April 10, 2013
Needham, Ruth Kirk – age 87, of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at Shannondale Healthcare. She was born on April 23, 1925 and was of the Methodist faith. Ruth worked for Travelers Insurance and McMillan Insurance Agency over a period of 25 years. She was a member of the (former) West Hills Petal Pushers Garden Club where she entered and won several floral arrangement...
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Maria Masucci Clark
June 19, 1913 - April 5, 2013
Clark, Maria Masucci -age 99, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2013. Maria Clark was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Josephine Riggio; two brothers; one sister; and husbands, Maurice L. Masucci and Thomas F. Clark. Maria is lovingly remembered by her children; Connie P. Swan, Ron Masucci (Sue) and Loretta M. Corum (Fred); Ten Grandchildren; Thirteen Great...
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Iris Haywood Perry
September 14, 1922 - April 1, 2013
Iris Haywood Perry – passed away at 8:35 p.m. Monday, April 1, 2013 at her west Knoxville home after an extended illness.
Iris was a native of Danville, Virginia and was a resident of Knoxville for more than forty-six years. She was a devoted member of West Hills Baptist Church.
Following graduation from high school, Iris earned a degree in Nursing from Danville Memorial Hospital...
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Karin Elizabeth Botica
March 31, 2013
BOTICA, KARIN ELIZABETH – age 53, of Knoxville, passed away at her home on Easter Sunday, March 31st, 2013 in the presence of her husband and children. Karin was an inspiration to many as she battled cancer with courage, grace and dignity for nearly four years. Karin's most enduring legacy will be the impact she had on children and young adults. She raised three beautiful children, served on...
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Mary Howe Underwood
December 10, 1924 - March 31, 2013
Underwood, Mary Howe - was born December 10, 1924 and passed away Easter Sunday March 31, 2013, peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. She was a member of Church Street United Methodist Church.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Don. They were married 50 years. She is survived by her sons Dr. Michael Underwood and his wife Linda and Christopher Underwood and his wife...
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Barbara Helen Roberts
March 30, 2013
ROBERTS, BARBARA HELEN - age 61, of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at her home. She was a member of the North Lonsdale Church of God. Barbara was a well loved, wife, mother, and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Helen Burnette. Barbara is survived by her husband, Steve; children, Sherry Scarbrough Hicks, Michael Anthony Rush and wife Rhonda;...
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Evelyn Marie Maples
May 2, 1931 - March 30, 2013
Evelyn Marie (Clem) Maples - passed away Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Ben Atchley Veterans Home from injuries sustained from a fall.
She was the third child of seven born to Herman "Jake" Clem and Orion Irene (Grooms) Clem in Limestone County, Alabama on May 2, 1931. Her younger years were spent in Limestone County, Alabama and then moved to Knoxville with her father's job transfer. She...
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Maree Cogdill Herd
March 28, 2013
Herd, Maree Cogdill - of Knoxville passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013. Maree was a fun and outgoing person with a unique personality. She had a passion for floristry and travelling. She will be loved and missed by many people. She is survived by her two daughters, Chelsey Griffin and Kaila Herd, along with several brothers and sisters. Services will be held Tuesday at Rose Mortuary Mann...
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Mary Elizabeth Baker
December 22, 1921 - March 26, 2013
BAKER, MARY ELIZABETH EVRARD NEIL - died March 26, 2013. Mary Lib was born December 22, 1921, the only child of Servais L. and Ina McNelly Evrard. She attended Old Knoxville High School and graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Nutrition. Following her graduation, she married Hugh G. Neil. Mary Lib and Hugh lived in Oak Ridge during World War II. Following the war, the...
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Carl Edward "Eddie" Beeler, Jr.
December 30, 1953 - March 26, 2013
Beeler, Carl "Eddie", age 59 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family Tuesday evening, March 26, 2013 at his home. He was a member of All Saints Catholic Church and regularly attended Saint Albert the Great Catholic Church. Eddie was a Registered Nurse at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and owner/operator of "On The Rocks" liquor store in Powell. He was preceded...
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Boyce A. Jones, Sr.
June 30, 1930 - March 21, 2013
JONES, BOYCE A. - age 82, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday morning, March 21, 2013. Born in Conyers, GA on 6/30/30, Boyce was a Navy veteran and the founder and CEO of Georgia Rubber in Atlanta for over 29 years. Boyce was a member of Central Baptist Church of Bearden. He was preceded in death by his first wife, June M. Jones. Boyce is survived by his second wife, Jane Griz...
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Billie Jean Tolliver
February 2, 1935 - March 20, 2013
Tolliver, Billie Jean - age 78, of Kodak, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Brakebill Nursing Home. She was of the Baptist faith. Billie was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Glenn Tolliver; sons, Harold Edward Tolliver and David Wayne Tolliver; father and mother, Allison and Martha Carver; sister, Dorothy Cooper. She is survived by her grandson, Gregory Edward Tolliver; brother...
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Matthew Shore Haselden
February 2, 1982 - March 19, 2013
Haselden, Matthew Shore - age 31, of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Kissimmee, Florida passed away on Tuesday, March 19th, 2013 due to an accident. Matt graduated from Science Hill High School, Johnson City, TN and attended The University of Central Florida. Matt was a Christian and we know he is with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Matt loved animals, especially his dog Blue. His...
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Edward Crockett Bankston
November 25, 1954 - March 16, 2013
Edward Crockett Bankston - age 58 of Knoxville, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 16, 2013 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Ed lived his entire life in Knoxville and was a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Knoxville.
He graduated from West High School and the University of Tennessee School of Architecture. While at U.T. he was a member of Phi Kappa Alpha social fraternity...
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Robert W. "Bob" Johengen
February 19, 1931 - March 15, 2013
Johengen, Robert W. "Bob", age 82 of Knoxville, passed away Friday, March 15, 2013. Bob was employed for many years by Esso Oil Co., Humble Oil Co., and Exxon Mobil Corporation in sales and marketing. Bob and his wife, Norma attended high school together in North Collins, New York. Bob later attended and graduated from Niagara University in 1953 with a degree in Business Economics. He then went...
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Alice Elizabeth (Betty) Patton Barbour
September 4, 1923 - March 15, 2013
BARBOUR, ALICE ELIZABETH (BETTY) PATTON - age 89, of Knoxville, died March 15, 2013. She was the only child of Flora Kerr and Samuel McCoy Patton. Born September 4, 1923, in Knoxville, she graduated from Knoxville High School in 1941, and from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1945, and received a Masters of Art from Columbia University in New York City in...
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John Sherman Stephens, Jr.
March 14, 2013
Stephens, Jr. John Sherman, of Knoxville passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013. He attended First Baptist Church of Bluegrass where he was very active. John was a Central High School graduate as well as a graduate of the University of Tennessee. He was employed by various companies in Oak Ridge and was retired from Lockheed Martin. John was a member of the Naval Reserve, and was a very devoted...
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Charles "Lindy" Jones
March 13, 2013
Jones, Charles "Lindy" Dewey, age 85, of Knoxville, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, March 13, 2013. He was a long time Knoxville minister who founded Wrights Ferry Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his 1st wife AnnaRuth Jones, daughter Cherry McMahan, and sons Bobby Johnson, Charles Danny Jones, granddaughter Mahayla Jones, sister Betty Lou Smith, brother David Jones. He is survived...
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Marian Elizabeth Farris
March 3, 1924 - March 11, 2013
Farris, Marian Elizabeth, age 89 of Knoxville, died peacefully Monday morning, March 11, 2013 at Brakebill Nursing Home. She was a charter member of Messiah Lutheran Church and a longtime member of Faith Lutheran Church, Farragut. Marian was a longtime member of the West Wood Garden Club, the Radcliffe Gardens and a lifelong member of the Ossoli Circle Women's Club. She was very active with...
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Elizabeth Childs Simpson
July 7, 1926 - March 10, 2013
Simpson, Elizabeth Childs – age 86, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2013. Elizabeth (Betty) was born in Columbia, South Carolina to Robert Gibbs Childs and Francis Sams Childs, formally of Charleston, SC. She received her BA from the University of South Carolina during which time she served as President of Tri Delta Sorority as well as Sweetheart of Sigma Chi. In 1947, she married John...
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Kenneth L. (Ken) Faulkner
September 16, 1937 - March 7, 2013
Faulkner, Kenneth L. (Ken) - age 75, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Parkwest Hospital. Mr. Faulkner was born on September 16, 1937 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and a long time resident of the Rocky Hill community. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank D. and Mary Nell Faulkner. Mr. Faulkner was a graduate of the University of...
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Josephine Carmichael Mayo
March 10, 1921 - March 6, 2013
Mayo, Josephine C., age 91 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 6, 2013. She was a graduate of Salem Academy and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Josephine was a member of Second Presbyterian Church for over sixty-five years, where she taught Bible Study Fellowship and Sunday School. She was an accomplished artist and showed in a number of art shows and in art...
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Otis Clinton Shelby
July 29, 1922 - March 5, 2013
Shelby, O. Clinton, age 90, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, March 5, 2013 at his home. He was a longtime member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Mr. Shelby was an Army Captain veteran, serving during World War II (1943 -1946). He was a member of the Kiwanis Club and the Epsilon Sigma Phi and Gamma Sigma Delta Fraternities. Mr. Shelby was retired as the Director...
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Evelyn Oliver Matthews
July 9, 1927 - February 28, 2013
Matthews, Evelyn Oliver "Hickie" Hickman, passed from Grace to Glory peacefully, at home Thursday, February 28,2013. Born in Knoxville on July 9,1927 she was the essence of pure love. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, aunt, sister, life-long friend and mentor. She embraced life each and every day by loving and serving others. Her sense of humor, smile and laughter were...
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Richard LeRoy Archer
August 9, 1946 - February 28, 2013
Archer, Richard LeRoy, age 66 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 28, 2013 at his home. A loving husband and father, he was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. A devoted Green Bay Packer's fan, he loved football, the Smoky Mountains and truly enjoyed living here in Tennessee. Richard was born in Brazil, Indiana and attended St. Anthony's School of Radiologic Technology in Terre...
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William "Bill" Clinton Austin
February 26, 1930 - February 27, 2013
Austin, William Clinton (Bill), age 83 of Knoxville, passed away at home on February 27 2013. He was born in Boston, MA, and spent his younger years in New England before settling with his family in Knoxville. Bill was a graduate of Knoxville Catholic High School, and attended St. Bernard College. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and retired from Rohm and Haas after 37 years of employment. He...
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Michael Rodney Ligdis
March 1, 1958 - February 22, 2013
Ligdis, Michael R. – age 54, of Knoxville, passed away at home on Friday, February 22, 2013. He was a veteran of the US Army having served in Germany. Upon returning to Knoxville after his service he worked as a sales manager for several different automotive dealerships. Michael was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas G. Ligdis. He is survived by his loving daughter, Brittany Elizabeth...
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Lee A. (Daddy Lee) Loveday
August 29, 1925 - February 20, 2013
Loveday, Lee A. "Daddy Lee" age 87, of Clinton, TN, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, February 20, 2013. He was born in Harlan, Kentucky on August 29, 1925 to the late Bert and Cora Loveday. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Euretha Craig, Georgia Oxendine; brothers, Henry Loveday and infant brother, Frank Loveday. Lee served in the 88th Infantry, 349th Division, Co I in World War II. His...
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Gloria Nelson ("Glo") Marquis
February 20, 2013
Marquis, Gloria Nelson ("Glo") - age 64, of Knoxville, TN passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at University of Tennessee Medical Center. She was a longtime member of St. John's Cathedral and a graduate of Webb School of Knoxville and Emory University, where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. After graduating from college, she worked in Washington, DC for several years as a...
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William Michael "Mike" Hogan
February 19, 2013
Hogan, William Michael "Mike" - age 61, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2013, after a heroic battle with cancer. He was a member of Central Baptist Church of Bearden and the Jim Myers Sunday School Class. He attended Memphis State University and the University of Tennessee. Mike was employed at Pattersons Appliance, where he was the Service and Parts Manager. For those...
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Jerry Lee Morrow
October 5, 1933 - February 18, 2013
Morrow, Dr. Jerry L., of Knoxville, died February 18, 2013. He was born October 5, 1933 in Toledo, Ohio and came to Knoxville in 1984 to teach in the public relations sequence of the University of Tennessee's College of Communications. He also taught at the University of Toledo and had served as its director of university relations. Dr. Morrow received bachelor of arts and doctor of philosophy...
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Jane Trent Hendrickson
July 9, 1922 - February 17, 2013
Jane Trent Hendrickson passed away peacefully on February 17, 2013. She was born on July 9, 1922 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Thomas L. and Helen Harrill Trent. She graduated from Knoxville High School and the University of Tennessee where she was proud to be a Chi Omega. She married George L. Hendrickson on April 4th 1944. They had 4 daughters, Mary Helen (Lolly) Winn, Janie Chapman (Mike)...
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Ronald Thomas Grant
February 15, 2013
GRANT, RONALD THOMAS - age 76, of Knoxville, Tennessee, died on February 15, 2013 at UT Medical Center. Ronald was a member and deacon of Central Baptist Church of Bearden. He is preceded in death by parents, T.H. and Irene Grant; sister, Bobbie Grant Rock. He is survived by wife, Jean Coburn Grant; daughter and son-in-law, Beverly Grant League (Jason League); sons, Chris and Scott Leek;...
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John Franklin Schaeffer, Jr.
August 31, 1926 - February 11, 2013
Schaeffer, John Franklin, Jr. COMMANDER, United States Navy Chaplain Corps - age 86, died Monday, February 11th 2013. He was born to Miriam Moyer Schaeffer and John Franklin Schaeffer, Sr. August 31, 1926 in Reading, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Altoona, Pennsylvania High School in 1944 he was accepted into the V-12 Program for commissioned officers attending Dartmouth College in Hanover...
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Frederick A. Grimm
June 15, 1937 - February 9, 2013
Grimm, Frederick A., age 75 of Knoxville, died suddenly on February 9, 2013 at Parkwest Medical Center. Fred was born on June 15th, 1937 in Far Rockaway, NY. Dr. Grimm served four years in the Army before attending Rutgers University where he received his B.S. in Chemistry in 1963 and a PhD in Chemistry from Cornell University in 1968. He joined the faculty of the Department of Chemistry at the...
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Ted J. Witchen
January 2, 1934 - February 7, 2013
Witchen, Rev. Ted J. - age 79, of Knoxville, formerly of Memphis, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. He served in the ministry for over 60 years. He was born in Pascagoula, MS. on January 2, 1934. He was licensed to preach in 1950 at the age of 16 and was ordained to preach at the age of 18. He attended Mississippi College and New Orleans Theological Seminary. He...
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Jewel McAlister
February 5, 2013
McAlister, Jewel Towle Lusk, age 98 of Downey, CA, formerly of Knoxville, passed away February 5, 2013. She is survived by her son Tracy Lusk, and her daughter Linda Lusk; and brothers John Towle, and Bob Towle. A graveside service will be held on Monday, February 18, 2013 at 3 pm at Highland Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 on Monday, February 18, 2013 at...
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La Wanda Lee Carter Bebb
February 17, 1932 - February 5, 2013
Bebb, La Wanda Lee Carter, age 80, of Knoxville, died February 5, 2013 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on February 17, 1932 to Roy Lee and Pansy Nichols Carter in Mosheim, Tennessee. La Wanda was a graduate of Knoxville High School and continued her education as a graduate of the Knoxville General Hospital School of Nursing, Class...
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Ann M. Kemmer
January 2, 1936 - February 5, 2013
Kemmer, Ann M. – age 77, of Knoxville, was born in Medon, Tennessee and passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2013. Ann was married to the late Herman C. Kemmer, of Spring City, Tennessee. She was a graduate of Bolivar Central High School, class of 1953 and the University of Tennessee, class of 1957 with a degree in Home Economics. Ann had retired from Proffitt's Department Store where she had...
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James Howard Petty
February 26, 1932 - February 3, 2013
PETTY, JAMES HOWARD - age 80, of Knoxville, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 3rd, 2013 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital of congestive heart failure. Howard was born February 26, 1932 to Alice and Jack Petty (deceased) in Sulphur, Oklahoma. He graduated from Oklahoma State University (Oklahoma A & M) where he was a member of Iota Lambda Sigma Professional Fraternity. Howard served in the Korean War...
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Bettye Kirby Powers
February 1, 2013
Powers, Bettye Kirby – age 86 of Knoxville, passed away Friday February 1, 2013. She was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church, Stone's River Woman's Club, Federated Woman's Club, and the Page-turner's Book club. Bettye loved reading, playing bridge, bowling, sewing, quilting, and macramé. She was the past directory chairman of the New Neighbors league club in Nashville, past president...
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Beulah "Nan" Mull
January 31, 2013
Beulah "Nan" Mull, 86, passed away on January 31, 2013, at Shannondale Health Care, Knoxville, TN. Nan was preceded in death by her loving husband, Joe Mull and daughter, Nancy M. Beltz. She is survived by her son-in-law, Ivan "Buzz" Beltz, Knoxville, TN, grandson Brad Beltz of St. Joseph Michigan, granddaughter, Dawn Beltz Pollard of Richmond, VA, and five grandchildren, Eleanore, Anna & Thea...
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Mildred Lawson Quigg Story
February 6, 1925 - January 31, 2013
Mildred "Millie" Lawson Quigg Story, age 87 of Knoxville, died Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Parkwest Medical Center.
She was known for her southern grace and charm. She had an infectious smile and sense of elegance and she loved wintering in South Florida.
Millie was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Birdie Lawson and husbands, Bill Quigg, Sr. and Gene Story. Millie's spirit was...
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Rossie H. "Phene" Tobler Lemons
March 8, 1931 - January 31, 2013
LEMONS, ROSSIE HELENE "PHENE" TOBLER - was born March 8, 1931, and passed away January 31, 2013. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Phene was preceded in death by her husband, Murray Albert Lemons; father and mother, George Arnold and Toye Elizabeth Green Tobler; brothers, Thomas Weldon and Donald Marvin Tobler. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Tanya and Ralph...
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Daniel Capps
January 30, 2013
CAPPS, DANIEL C. - age 79 of Knoxville, died January 30, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Carson, sisters Laura Addison and Connie Fillers. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy T. Capps; daughter, Susan Capps; brother-in-law, James Addison and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral service 7:00 PM Friday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel with Reverend Archie...
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Elizabeth Ramsey Keller
October 31, 1915 - January 27, 2013
Keller, Elizabeth Ramsey, age 97, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, January 27, 2013. She was a member of Bearden United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her son, Marvin Edward "Skip" Keller, Jr. and husband of sixty-nine years, Marvin Edward Keller, Sr. longtime owner of Institutional Jobbers and Kelsan Products. Elizabeth is survived by her daughter and son-in...
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Glen Wayne Stout
August 31, 1929 - January 25, 2013
Stout, Glen Wayne, United States Army Lieutenant Colonel Retired, age 83, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, January 25, 2013 at Tennova Hospice, Halls. He was born in Appalachia, Virginia on August 31, 1929. Glen was a graduate of West Point, Class of 1954. He was the recipient of the Bronze Star and a combat veteran of both Korean and Vietnam wars. Glen received his doctorate in education from...
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Gary Allen Blackburn
January 24, 2013
GARY ALLEN BLACKBURN-age 74 of Knoxville went to be with his Heavenly Father on January 24, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother Velma Blackburn, father Garrett Blackburn, and wife Sandra. He is survived by his brother Robert Blackburn and sister-in-law Sharli Blackburn of Troutville, VA and niece Martha Blackburn of Atlanta. He will be greatly missed by his dear friend Marce...
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Maria De La Luz Compere
October 30, 1915 - January 24, 2013
Compere, Maria de la Luz, 97, of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully on the morning of January 24 at home surrounded by family members. Born in Monterey, Mexico, October 30, 1915 she came to the United States to study biochemistry at Louisiana State University where she met her future husband and love of her life, Edgar L. Compere. In 1951, the family moved to Oak Ridge, TN where her husband was...
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Ross N. Faires, Sr.
July 20, 1934 - January 24, 2013
Faires, Ross – age 78, of Knoxville, passed away at home on Thursday, January 24, 2013. He was a member of Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church. He moved to East Tennessee in 1976 to become president of Tibbals Flooring Company (Hartco). A native of Indianapolis, he is survived by his wife of 58 years, Glady, sons Kurt, Eric and Jay, grandsons Ross, Kurt J. and Jay, and daughters-in-law Debbie...
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Delphia T. "Jackie" Gorman
August 28, 1923 - January 23, 2013
Gorman, Delphia T. "Jackie" – age 89, of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Brakebill Nursing Home. She was a member of Laurel Church of Christ. Jackie was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Earl Gorman and son-in-law, James G. Johnston, Jr. She is survived by her sons, Bobby Gorman and wife Sheila, Steve Gorman and wife Lori; daughter, Donna G. Johnston;...
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Ella Denney Gaut
January 21, 1931 - January 22, 2013
Gaut, Ella Denney, age 82, of Knoxville, passed peacefully to her Heavenly home, January 22, 2013 at Brakebill Health Care Center, following her decade long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Ella was born, January 21, 1931 to the late Robert Denney and Lula Denney Mozen. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church, Knoxville and the "Joy" Sunday School Class. Ella was a member of the Ossoli...
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Robert Edward "Bob" Goldstein
June 2, 1938 - January 19, 2013
Robert E. "Bob" Goldstein born at Cornwall, N. Y. on June 2, 1938, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Knoxville, TN. Other than his military service which he spent aboard the USS Intrepid, he spent most of the first fifty years living and working in Newburgh, N.Y. He moved to Knoxville, TN to be near his beloved family. He worked at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center until his...
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Betty Lou McSpadden
January 18, 2013
MCSPADDEN, BETTY LOU. - age 88 of Knoxville, TN passed away Friday, January 18, 2013. She attended the University of Tennessee and married her high school sweet heart Frank A. McSpadden, Jr. who passed away in 2007. They were married for over 56 years and had two children. She was a member of First Baptist Church and a founding member of West Hills Baptist Church. She was very active in the...
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Rebecca Sharp Knott
April 11, 1930 - January 17, 2013
Knott, Rebecca Sharp, was born April 11, 1930 in Knoxville, TN, to Alvin Boyd and Hessie Toole Sharp. She was educated at Blue Grass School and Farragut High School. She was a long time active member of Erin Presbyterian Church. She served as a member of the Historical Ramsey House and Questers study group. She was proceeded in death by her parents, husband Robert C. Knott, and sister Mary...
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Christian D. Soronen
January 16, 2013
Soronen, Christian Dale – age 31 of Memphis, formerly of Kingsport passed away suddenly last week in Memphis. Born May 15, 1981 in Charlotte NC, passed away January 16, 2013. She was preceded in death by maternal Grandparents, Walter T, Jr., and Catherine Carroll Ham, Uncle Walter Ham, III and wife Joan, all of Charlotte, NC; step-sister, Kim Soronen of Lake Wiley, SC, and step-brother, Mark...
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Yueh-er Kuo
January 16, 2013
Dr. Kuo, Yueh-er, age 83 of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday January 16, 2013. She was a Professor Emeritus at the University of Tennessee in the Mathematics Department . Preceded in death by her husband Hong Su Kuo and son Clarence Cheng Kuo. Kou is survived by her son Clyde H."Rick" Bowling Kuo:grandchildren Aaron F. Bowling, Adam D. Bowling: Betty Lou Plymale, and Marcy, John Winstead:...
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John E. Hunter
January 16, 2013
Hunter, John E. (Lt. Colonel) – age 93, passed away on January 16, 2013. Colonel Hunter was born in 1919 in Greenville, South Carolina. He started his 24 year military career in 1936. During his time in the United States Army, he served in the Panama Canal zone, North Africa, Korea, Sicily, Italy, and Germany. After retiring from the Army, Colonel Hunter worked in the wholesale jewelry...
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Margaret S. Landau
January 14, 2013
LANDAU, MARGARET S. - age 95, of Knoxville, formerly of Milford, CT, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Hewett Landau, mother Gladys S. Davis, and father James Ingram. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Gerald and Clara Landau; grandchildren Christina Landau, Gregory Landau and Shara Case. A memorial service will be held Thursday,...
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Andrew Jackson "Andy" Thomason
January 14, 2013
Thomason, Andrew Jackson "Andy", -age 90, of West Knoxville, son of the late Arthur and Ora Parris Thomason of Harlan, Kentucky, died Monday January 14, 2013. He was a longtime member of West End Church of Christ where he served as a deacon. Andy was a retired accountant and spent his 42 year career with Union Carbide in Oak Ridge. He served with the U.S. Marines in the South Pacific Theater...
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Pearl Mae Eads
May 3, 1921 - January 14, 2013
Eads, Pearl Mae, age 91 of Knoxville, died January 14, 2012 at Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home. Pearl was born to the late Arthur Chester Eads and Bessie Kirk Eads of Bluff, City, Tennessee. Pearl was also preceded in death by her seven brothers and sisters. Pearl was honored to serve in the United States Army for three years, serving in the W.A.A.C. Following her service to her country, she...
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Richard Harrington Lemarr
January 13, 2013
Lemarr, Richard Harrington, 50, of Knoxville passed away quietly on Sunday January 13, 2013. He was preceded in death by father Clyde C. "Buddy" Lemarr, Jr., brother Clayton Lemarr, and granddaughter Bailey Helton. Survivors include daughters Allison Lemarr Helton and Deborah Lemarr; mother Penelope King; brothers Adam Lemarr and Stuart Lemarr, a sister Whitney Lemarr; nieces Mari-Eason,...
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Richard Harrington Lemarr
January 13, 2013
Lemarr, Richard Harrington, 50, of Knoxville passed away quietly on Sunday January 13, 2013.
He was preceded in death by father Clyde C. "Buddy" Lemarr, Jr., brother Clayton Lemarr, and granddaughter Bailey Helton. Survivors include daughters Allison Lemarr Helton and Deborah Lemarr; mother Penelope King; brothers Adam Lemarr and Stuart Lemarr, a sister Whitney Lemarr; nieces Mari-Eason,...
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Mary Elizabeth Cole Crawley
January 12, 2013
CRAWLEY, MARY ELIZABETH COLE - age 88, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 12, 2013, at her home. She was a long-time member of Central Baptist Church of Bearden, and was owner of the Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio at West Town Mall, which she opened in 1972. Her kindness, Godly spirit, and lovely smile are remembered by her family and many friends and customers. She is preceded in death...
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Carol Mink Satterfield
September 19, 1941 - January 12, 2013
Satterfield, Carol Mink, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, January 12, 2013. She was a longtime member of Central United Methodist Church. Carol was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Satterfield and parents, Burl and Myrtle Mink. She is survived by her loving children, daughter and son-in-law, Robin and Greg Griffith; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Sheila...
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Martha Turbyville Price
January 11, 2013
PRICE, MARTHA TURBYVILLE - age 89, of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2013 at Brakebill Nursing Home. She was a member of First Baptist Church Knoxville and the Burnett-Kessell Sunday School Class and "The Golden Notes." Martha was a graduate of Rule High School in 1941. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Price; parents, William and Elizabeth Turbyville; sister,...
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Carmela "Millie" Porrello Duncan
October 28, 1935 - January 10, 2013
DUNCAN, CARMELA "MILLIE" PORRELLO - age 77 of Knoxville, passed into the presence of Jesus on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at the UT Medical Center. Millie was born in Tripoli, Libya to Sicilian parents. She survived the bombing of Tripoli during WWII, lived for a short time as a refugee in Arezzo, Italy, and later immigrated to the United States. She was a graduate of the TN School of Beauty and...
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James Wallace Hardy
March 1, 1939 - January 8, 2013
Hardy, James Wallace, age 73, of Knoxville, left his earthly home to meet his heavenly Father, Tuesday afternoon, January 8, 2013. He was a member of Central Baptist Church, Bearden. James was born to the late Vera and Roy Hardy and was actively involved in several churches over the years as his homes included, Idaho, Texas, Ohio, California and Knoxville, Tennessee, serving as a Sunday School...
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Bertie Adkins
January 7, 2013
ADKINS, BERTIE - age 96, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, January 07, 2013 at Brakebill Nursing Home. She was of the Baptist faith. Bertie was preceded in death by her husband Evan Adkins, parents Harrison Byrd and Mary Bell Byrd, brothers Onvie Byrd, and Arvil Byrd, sisters Altee Byrd, Nellie Marcum, and Effie Adkins. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Barbara Adkins;...
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Bruce McCarty
January 5, 2013
Bruce McCarty, FAIA (born December 28, 1920) was founder and senior designer (retired 2010) at McCarty Holsaple McCarty Architects of Knoxville, Tennessee. During a career that has spanned more than a half-century, he had designed some of the city's iconic landmarks, and had been the city's most dedicated champion of Modern architecture. Buildings designed or co-designed by McCarty include the...
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Frances Young Torbett
January 3, 2013
Torbett, Frances Young, 88, died peacefully Thursday, January 3, 2013 at Shannnondale. She was born April 3, 1924 in Knoxville to Dr. Robert Young and Naomi Fulkerson Young. Frances was a 1942 graduate of Knoxville High School. She attended Stephens College and University of Tennessee. A lifetime member of First Presbyterian Church, she served many positions over her lifetime. Frances was very...
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Rodney Von Gruenigen
June 22, 1930 - January 3, 2013
Rodney Von Gruenigen, longtime Martin Marietta scheduler and Clinton resident, died peacefully at 6:35 a.m. on Thursday, January 3, 2012 at Tennova Residential Hospice following an extended illness at the age of eighty-two.
Affectionately known as Pudge by family and friends, Rodney was born June 22, 1930 in Corbin, Kentucky, one of six children of the late Karl Henry Von Gruenigen and Ada...
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Jane Carmichael Boyd
January 2, 2013
BOYD, JANE CARMICHAEL - age 85, of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, January 02, 2013. She was born on June 7, 1927 to the late Floyd E. Carmichael and Evelyn Rausin Carmichael. Jane is a Delta Delta Delta and graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Child Development. She taught kindergarten for 12 years at First United Methodist Church. During her life she had served as...
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Elizabeth W. Turner
December 31, 2012
TURNER, ELIZABETH W. - age 104, of Knoxville, born on August 28, 1908 died Monday December 31, 2012. She was a member of Central Baptist Church, Bearden for 70 years. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, James D. Turner; and daughter, Emily Helton. She is survived by her son, Jim Turner and wife, Midge, of Calhoun, LA; daughter, Anita Bible and husband, Jim, of Sebring, FL;...
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Dorothy Falteisek Erpenbach
February 18, 1921 - December 29, 2012
Erpenbach, Dorothy Falteisek– age 91, of Knoxville, died on Saturday, December 29, 2012. The daughter of the late Ernest and Rose Falteisek, she was born February 18, 1921, in River Falls, Wisconsin. Dorothy was a member of All Saints Catholic Church and participated in a number of church and community organizations including: St. Elizabeth Seton Guild, P.E.O. Sisterhood, Dixie Highway Garden...
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Ron "Bubba" Miller
October 14, 1940 - December 28, 2012
Miller, Ron "Bubba" – age 72, passed away on Friday, December 28th, 2012, and will always be remembered as a family man full of love for the ones he surrounded himself with. His family would like to especially thank Bubba's dear friend, Gary Blazier, for all of his support and the doctors and nurses who oversaw Bubba's care. He was preceded in death by his son, Charles Raymond Miller and his...
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