Knoxville News Sentinel

Karen Seagle Fulwider Coleman, most affectionately known as Grammie, joined the Church Triumphant on January 25, 2023. She was 78 years old. Born August 28, 1944 at Kanawha Valley Hospital in Charleston, West Virginia to Anne and Bill Fulwider, Karen was raised in Charleston, and graduated from Charleston High School in 1962. She went on to attend Virginia Intermont College, an all-women's school at that time, and graduated with a 2-year associates degree in 1964. She then attended Texas Women's University in Denton, TX, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology in 1966. Karen moved to Sewickley, PA in 1966 to accept a teaching position in the Quaker Valley School...

Carol Earnest Stambaugh of Farragut, TN passed away on January 24, 2023 at the age of 76 at the family home. Carol was born in Greeneville, TN February 8, 1946. Carol grew up in Blount Hills and Overlook in Maryville attending Eagleton Grade School and Everett High School. She was a member of Broadway Baptist Church, joining and being baptized at an early age. After graduating from Everett High School in 1964, she attended East Tennessee State University, and then worked for Blount National Bank in Maryville. Carol married the love of her life James (Jim) Stambaugh on June 25, 1966 at Broadway Baptist Church in Maryville. They lived in Johnson City, TN where Jim attended East Tennessee...

CHARLES EDWARD (CHARLIE) GASS, age 85, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023 at his residence. Charlie graduated from Jefferson High School and the Tennessee Department of Safety, after which he served 25 years as a Tennessee State Trooper, retiring in 1996. He enjoyed woodworking and traveling in his retirement. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Jefferson City and was Scoutmaster of Troop 76 sponsored by the church for 17 years. Charlie was the last surviving member of the Ernest "Doc" and Callie Snow Gass family. He was also preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Conard (Austre), Paul Snow (Eloise), Peggy (William Denton), Kathryn (John Bible), Maxine...

Bobby Joe Osborne, age 73, of Crossville, TN, passed away on January 22, 2023, at Cumberland Medical Center. He was born on August 19, 1949, in Bristol, VA, son of the late Robert Osborne and Nila (McConnell) Osborne. Bobby retired from IBEW 270 in Oak Ridge, TN after working for them for 40 years. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Sue Osborne; stepdaughter, Crystal Rayburn and her children, Jeremy Duncan, Haley Duncan and Lily Rayburn; sister, Linda Osborne and her son, Eric and his wife Shawna and their children, Kenley Nelson and Carter Nelson; and sister-in-law, Shelia Osborne and her children, David J. Osborne and Carrie Osborne. In addition to his parents, Bobby is preceded in...

God knew you were tired and weary, so on January 20th, at the age of 80, he sent for you. You rejoiced at His call, and as we drowned in our grief, we let you go. Until our Heavenly reunion, we will remember your love, quick wit, and special magic. Forever loved and missed by your wife, Lynda Bowling Thomas, children Teresa Thomas, Stacy Thomas (Nelson) and Brian Thomas. Grandchildren, Davis Nelson, Braden Thomas, Grant Thomas, and Brynlee Thomas. Devoted son-in-law Michael Nelson. Mother of your children, Linda Gentry Thomas. Beloved dogs Henry and Chloe. Bagpipes will play as you are laid to rest in Nashville, TN beside your parents Ben Chandler and Ann Edgar Thomas. Rest in peace my...

Gary Scott Mingus, age 64 of Friendsville, Tennessee, passed away on January 18, 2023. He was born on June 19, 1958 to the late Geraldine (White) and Robert Mingus of Cloverport, Kentucky. Gary apprenticed at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock in Virginia where he became a Journeyman Machinist. Gary spent decades as a highly regarded machinist expert in the aluminum industry. Gary is survived by his beloved wife of 15 years, Sherrie Reep Mingus; children, Janelle (Shayne Gallaher) Mingus, Charlene Mingus, Waylon (Melanie) Mink, and Elizabeth (David) Trexler; grandchildren, Finn and Nora Gallaher, Jacob and Cameron Mink, and CJ Trexler; siblings, Jimmy Mingus, and Lisa Mingus...

Susannah Frances Wilson 39, of Etowah, TN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family and best friend on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Emily Addison Beavers; her parents, Dr. Charles and Missy Wilson; brother and sister-in-law, Adam and Ruthie Wilson; niece, Olive Wilson; grandmother, Fran Dorward, all of McMinn County; her aunt, Elaine Dorward-King of Park City, Utah. Susannah graduated from McMinn Central High School and attended Maryville college before entering the U.S. Navy where she served in Sicily and Djibouti. After her Navy service she worked as the Monroe County Veterans Service Officer and with other veteran programs, tirelessly...

On Monday, January 16, 2023, William "Bill" Howard Jeffers Jr., 82, departed this Earth to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born in Green County, Tennessee to Dorothy Douthat Jeffers and William Howard Jeffers Sr. and grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee. He graduated from Knoxville East High School in 1958, attended the University of Tennessee, and, in 1967, received a B.S. degree in Industrial Technology from East Tennessee State University. He began a career with Western Electric/AT&T and retired from Lucent Technology. After his retirement, he was a trucking company owner and, at times, a driver. He enjoyed woodworking and golf and maintaining his home. He was a devoted and long-time...

Thomas (Tim) Barbour Stewart passed away on Jan. 13, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. He was 77. Tim was born in Hartford, Connecticut, on Oct. 20, 1945, to Samuel Hall Stewart and Mary Barbour Stewart. He graduated from McMurry University in Abilene with a business degree, served in the Army in Vietnam from 1968-69, and worked for Sears in regional sales and store management for more than 40 years at stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and in East Tennessee. He met and married Sheryl (Koehler) Stewart in 1967, and they were happily married for 55 years. He was beloved by all who met him, being remembered for his hearty laugh, friendly demeanor, kindness towards all, and his pride in his...

Linda Crawford Renninger, 72, of Maryville went to be with the Lord, Thursday, January 12, 2023. She was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church and employed at the Chilhowee Baptist Center. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Ruth Crawford and husband, Ted Renninger. She is survived by her father, Charles Crawford; children, Kristi (Andrew) Hetzel of Cookeville and Brian (Heather) Renninger of Hixson; grandchildren, Katie, Jacob, and Lena; brothers, Eddie (Tammy) Crawford and Joe (Annie) Crawford; and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Chilhowee Baptist Center, 1905 E Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN 37804. Funeral service...

Vicki Jane Vinsant Roddy, age 78, passed away on January 10. She was born on November 12, 1944 to Jean and Von Vinsant in Maryville, Tn. She attended Maryville City schools and graduated from UT - Knoxville in 1966. On graduation day she married her high school sweetheart, and they began a lifelong journey following his Alcoa career. They had stops in Alcoa, Tn., Rockdale, Tx. (twice), Pittsburgh, Pa., and Knoxville, Tn. (which included an assignment in Sardinia, Italy). When working outside the home, she worked as a dietitian, Head Start teacher, travel agent, and nutritionist. In addition to spoiling her children and grandchildren, she enjoyed cooking, reading, crossword puzzles,...

Thomas Daniel Lee III (Danny) passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at his residence in Knoxville, TN. He is survived by his mother, brother, two daughters, and five grandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday January 13, 2023, with Rev. Eddie Sweet officiating at Byrd Cemetery: 11270 Yarnell Road Knoxville, TN 37932. Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made at www.maryvillememorialfuneralhome.com.

Karen Sprouse, age 69 of Alcoa, passed away quietly Friday morning, January 6 with her beloved children by her side. She is preceded in death by her husband Steve Sprouse and parents Keith and Betty Hord. She is survived by her children Laura Brawner (Brandon); Ryan Acuff (Alicia); granddaughters Adeline Acuff and Skylar Brawner; grandson Reed Acuff; sister Linda Logan; and Uncle Alvin Hord. Karen retired from the University of Tennessee after more than 30 years of service in numerous positions. She had a passion for flower gardening that she inherited from her mother and grandmothers. She was also a doting grandmother who loved to spoil Adeline, Skylar and Reed despite the protests of...

Eleanor Elizabeth Hendrickson Edmonds of Harriman was born on Monday, March 20, 1933, and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 5, 2023. She was born and raised on a farm in Dickey Valley where she and her twin brother Frank were born the last of 12 children. She attended Clax Gap School, a one room schoolhouse, until her 7th grade year when she began attending Oliver Springs Elementary. She graduated from Oliver Springs High School in 1951. While attending high school, she served as Class Secretary and played on the basketball team all four years, attended Volunteer Girl's State and also worked at McKinney's Bargain Store on Roane Street in Harriman. She remained in...

C. Donald (Don) Gibson, age 83 of Maryville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at his home. Don was a graduate of Everett High School and John A. Gupton College of Mortuary Science. He was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Maryville for over 50 years where he served in many roles, including deacon, the building and grounds committee, and the Encouragers Sunday school class. He also was a member of the Maryville Lions Club since joining in 1961. Don loved architectural design and real estate development and was very passionate about his position as Maryville High School Assistant Golf Coach. Don was a respected member of our local community and served on many state...

Rev. Dr. Kenneth Karl Altom, Jr., 75, of Maryville, TN received his heavenly reward for his earthly efforts on January 1, 2023, with his wife and their three children by his side. Ken is a graduate of Carson-Newman University and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (pre-1988). For more than 40 years, he pastored churches in Rutledge and Knoxville, TN; White Level, Eden, and Kannapolis, NC; Florence, SC; Cookeville, TN; and Raleigh, NC, and in retirement contributed to the good work of churches in Wake Forest, NC and Maryville, TN. As Ken often reminded his family and congregants alike, when facing a challenge: "Romans 8:28 is still in The Book: 'We know that all things work together...

Neil Allen Renneker, age 91, of Strawberry Plains, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 29, 2022. He loved to spend his time traveling and taking care of his yard, especially his flowers. Neil was a longtime employee and retired from Magnavox. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Irene Renneker and his second wife, Tillie Renneker. Neil is survived by several family members across the country. A visitation will be held at Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson City Chapel on Monday, January 2, 2023 from 4:00pm until 6:00pm. A graveside funeral service will take place Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 11:00am at Jefferson Memorial Gardens with Reverend Don McIntyre and VFW Post #5266...

Mr. Daniel J. St. Germain, 46, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Accordius @ Midwood in Charlotte, NC. Services are private. Born in Decatur, GA, Mr. St. Germain was the son of Kenneth (Cynthia) St. Germain of Knoxville, TN and Cheryl McCoy St. Germain of Rock Hill, SC. He enjoyed playing video games and watching TV shows, especially The Big Bang Theory. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Stephanie (Chad) Leiby of Rock Hill, SC; his brother, Nicholas St. Germain; his niece, Renee (Tyler Simmons) St. Germain; two nephews, Collin (Abigail) Leiby and Joshua (Cristiana Allen) Haggerty; his cousin, Lindsay (Mark) Love; two great-nephews, Christopher and...

Pat Graves, age 78 of Lenoir City, TN, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. Pat was a member of Ball Camp Baptist Church, loved to play golf, and loved his work at Alcoa/Arconic for over 57 years, where he was a dedicated employee even up to the time of his death. Pat was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Graves, his parents, Cleon and Paralee Graves, and his brother, Ray Graves. He is survived by children Darrell Graves and Laura Graves Smith, nephew Marshall (Lisa) Graves, nephews Mike (Donna) Wilkinson and Lance (Bobby) Wilkinson. Pat and Nancy's ashes will be interred and a graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Yarnell Cemetery...

Barbara Jane Blackburn Quarles Corbett (1929-2022), will always be treasured as a woman of relentless passion to pursue every endeavor with fierce determination and perseverance. Barbara passed to be her with Lord and Savior on December 26, 2022, at the age of 93. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Douglas Blackburn, her sister, Glenda Blackburn Wilson, her son Jonathan Frank Quarles, and husbands James Glenn Quarles and John Robert Corbett. She is survived by her brother, William Blackburn of Morristown, TN, and her remaining children?Kathy Quarles Tarr of Frisco, TX; Sarah Jane Quarles Hull of Johnson City, TN; and James Glenn Quarles Jr. of Lenoir City, TN. ...

Fred Darrell Sexton, 73, entered his eternal heavenly home on December 24, 2022, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Darrell was born November 2, 1949 in Harriman, Tennessee, the son of Fred and Glaria (Ellis) Sexton. Darrell graduated from Central High School in 1967 and was also an Eagle Scout. He attended Hiwassee College in Madisonville, TN and studied civil engineering and transportation at University of Tennessee Knoxville. He was a member of Alpha Phi Omega and the Flying Club. As a child, Darrell had a love for aviation. He earned his private pilot license at age 16. He pursued aviation in 1970 as a corporate and charter pilot until 1979. He earned his Certified Flight...