Craig “Bobbie” Franklin Evans

Craig “Bobbie” Franklin Evans, 49, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, December 9, 2015. He attended Seymour Church.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Gene and Minnie Evans; Grandparents, Claude and Ella Evans; Grandmother Cora Gass; and one brother, James Luther Webb.

Survivors include: sisters and brothers in-law Michael and Connie Ball from Blount County, Buddy and Mary Tweed from Greene County, Ronnie and Lorraine Mathews from Hamblen County; brother, Joe Evans of Greene County; two special nieces Courtney Ball and Camellia Tweed; a special nephew, Jason Tweed; two special great-nephews Blake and Parker Tweed; two special people from California, Johnny and Teresa Shannon; and recognition for a great friend of spirituality, Judy from California.

Bobbie enjoyed spending time with his family and living his life to the fullest.

The family will have a memorial at a later date.

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Michael Hebenstreit

Michael Hebenstreit, 74, our beloved father and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 21, 2016, at his home in Norris, TN.  He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, on April 26, 1941, to the late Bernard and Pearl Hebenstreit.

He is survived by his wife Terry Hebenstreit, their son Geoffrey Hebenstreit of Knoxville, his wife Stephanie, and son Dylan.  Judi Hebenstreit and their three children; James Hebenstreit of Knoxville, and his three children, Evan, Julie and Javier.  Heidi Gerding of Colorado, and her two children, Emily and Lucas.  Paul Hebenstreit and wife Rene of Lenoir City, and their two children, Natalie and Erich.  He had three great grandchildren, William and twins Graham and Alek, sons of Evan and Taylor Hebenstreit. His life-long best friend, Don Knight, and Godchild Lisa Holohan Roehrl, of Germany.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Marlene Holohan, his son Joshua Hebenstreit, and half-brother Daniel Hebenstreit.

In his retirement, he enjoyed doing odd jobs, lending a helping hand to anyone in need, singing in the church choir, and fishing off the dock with his grandchildren.  He was very tech-savvy and was the one everyone went to for help with computer problems.  He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed playing tennis, bowling, skiing, ice skating, and placing the occasional bet on his favorite teams. Also, pursuing his life long dream of sailing the open seas.

He served his country as an intelligence agent for the U.S. Air Force.  He was a long-time member of Saint Teresa Catholic Church in Clinton, TN.  He will be greatly missed.

A memorial service will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Norris, TN, on Saturday, February 6, 2016. Receiving of friends at 2:00 pm, followed by a celebration of life service at 2:30, with a social afterward in the rectory. In lieu of flowers, donations in Michael’s honor can be made to Edgar Casey A.R.E. Association for Research and Enlightenment.

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Suzanne Allison Nobles Randolph

Suzanne “Allison” Randolph, 52, passed away peacefully at home in Knoxville, TN, on February 15, 2016, after a short illness. Allison was born in Oak Ridge, TN, on October 27, 1963, and later moved with her mother to Kimball, TN.

She is preceded in death by her father, Howard Nobles; step-father, Donald Holland; mother, Martha A. Holland; and brother, Gary Nobles.

Survivors include her husband, Madison King Randolph, Knoxville, TN; daughter, Mary Allison Martin, Trenton, GA; and step-daughter, Anna Claire Randolph, Canton, GA.

Allison graduated from Girls Preparatory School, Chattanooga, TN, in 1982 and graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 1986 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

A memorial service will be held at Apostle’s Anglican Church, 1540 Robinson Rd., Knoxville, TN 37923 on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 3:00 PM, EST. Visitation will follow in the fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, Allison requested memorials be given to the building fund at Apostle’s Anglican Church and/ or Rachel’s Lament, P.O. Box 10792, Knoxville, TN 37939.

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Brittany Danielle Watkins

Brittany Danielle Watkins (Britt-Britt), age 24, of Knoxville, went to be with Our Father in Heaven on Monday, February 15th, 2016. She was employed at Middlebrook Market and Deli.

She is preceded in death by her Great Grandmother, Bobbie; Grandmother, Gail; and her Daddy, Scotty.

Our precious Angel is survived by her Mother, Donna Watkins; her siblings, Tiffany & Brandon Watkins; her nephew and niece; Jayden(J-Bug) and Aliyah, her Grandparents; Johnny & Jackie Watson; Aunts & Uncles, Denise and Johnny Grooms, Jennifer and Cody Green, Derrick Watson, Shamus (Lynn) McDaniel and James Owens;

Cousins, Jesse Grooms, Chelsea Grooms, Nash Stout, Landon Watson, Sheabreana McDaniel, and Courtney McKinney. She has several Great Aunts, Great Uncles, and 2nd & 3rd Cousins. She has many great friends from West High School, Younglife of Knoxville, church family at Marble City Baptist, and former employees at Children’s Hospital, all of Knoxville, TN.

A celebration of the time God has allowed us all to share with our precious Angel here on earth will be officiated by her Pastor Dennis Blazier and will be held at and also hosted by Marble City Baptist Church, this Saturday, Feb. 20th, 2016. The receiving of family and friends will be held from 2 til 4 pm with the celebration of her life services to follow..Located at 2740 Sutherland Ave. Knoxville, TN 37921. We ask that in honor of Brittany, you wear red because she loved the color and everything that she owned was red. In lieu of flowers, you may make donations to a GoFundMe account set up by her family named “Our Brittany’s Memorial Fund”.She greeted everyone with a huge, warm hug & a beautiful,l sweet smile. She will be dearly missed. Her sweet personality and cute little voice made her so special to us all! Everyone loved her dearly. She meant so much to so many and made a positive impact on so many lives.

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James Robert Evans

James Robert Evans, 69, born in Cambridge, Ohio, Powell resident for 25 years, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday, December 31, 2016. Much loved husband, father, son, brother, and friend. Survived by wife Mary Jane, son Will (Beth), daughter Molly (Jacob), and soon-to-be-born granddaughter Zoey Jane. Sister Billie Lockett, numerous nieces and nephews.

US Army Veteran, retired Timber Framer

No funeral or flowers at his request. Memorials can be made to the Arbor Day Foundation or the local Humane Society.

“Death leaves heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal.”

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Bruce R. Andrews

Bruce R Andrews, 77 of Maryville, passed away January 14, 2017.

He was a member of St Paul Lutheran Church, a Wisconsin Great Lakes Dragway Hall of Fame Inductee, Home Depot Associate, and retired from the automobile industry.

Survived by wife Alice and canine companion Ruger Vom Weidenhaus; sisters Karen (Robert) Baumann, Pewaukee, WI; Lynn Justin, Bakersfield, CA; Doris (Steve) Pietras, New Berlin, WI; Lois Windpassinger, Oak Creek, WI; brother-in law Don (Donna) Rudolph and nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorial service Tuesday, January 24 at 2:30 St Paul Lutheran Church, Sandy Springs Rd, Maryville.

Memorials to Blount County Animal Shelter, St Paul Lutheran, Habitat for Humanity.

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