Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Ariadne Connie Brown
Feb 16, 2019
Ariadne Connie Brown “Ari”, age 11 months, of Knoxville, went to be in her Father’s loving arms on February 16, 2019. Words cannot describe the joy and love our baby had for everyone and for us. Her baby kisses and hugs were so powerful, all you could do was smile and hold her close. She was called a super baby...
Rosamary G. Elmore
Feb 15, 2019
Rosamary G. Elmore, age 61, passed away February 15, 2019. She was a loving mother. She enjoyed spending time with her family, going to estate sales, and collecting Elvis memorabilia. Preceded in death by husband Buck Elmore, son Roger Strange, and brother Russell Logston. Survived by sons Keith Strange (Shannon) and Michael Strange, grandchildren Maddison Strange, Kelsey, Courtney, Brittney, and...
Dorothy Haynes
Feb 15, 2019
Dorothy Hancock Haynes, of 7752 Cranley Road, Powell, died at home on February 15, 2019. Mrs. Haynes was born on September 14, 1927 near New Zion, Clarendon County, SC, daughter of Marion and Minnie Evans. She lived most of her life in Kingstree, SC where she, along with her late husband, Junius "Buster" Hancock, owned and operated Hancock's Restaurant for...
Edith Maxine Warren
Feb 14, 2019
Maxine Wood Warren, age 92, passed away February 14th, 2019. For decades she was a member of Central Baptist Church Fountain City. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and Sunday School Class. She was a bookkeeper for many years for Jewel Tea Company. All who knew her will remember a kind, fun loving person with a very...
Linda Sue Grable
Feb 14, 2019
Linda Sue Grable, age 72, of Halls passed away suddenly at 7:49pm Thursday, February 14, 2019 at the family home. She was a retired head custodian from Halls High School. She spent her retirement taking care of her family, grandbabies, and fur babies. She was diagnosed with Glioblastoma in Nov. 2017 and fought a brave valiant fight. She stayed positive...
Ella Ruth Keaton
Feb 13, 2019
Ella "Ruth" Sheckels Keaton, age 90, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 13, 2019. A loving and devoted wife, mother and Mimi. Ruth loved gardening, cooking and UT Sports, especially the Lady Vols and softball. She was preceded in death by husband of 53 years Earl D. Keaton; father Dewey Sheckels; mother Nettie Hansard;...
Daniel Clinton Evans
Feb 11, 2019
Evans, Daniel C., passed away quietly Monday morning at Beverly Park Place. He was the former owner and operator of Masters Touch Salons and previously employed with Wendell's and Metz and Kerchner Salons. Also, former owner of Evans Construction. Danny was a fun loving guy who loved boating, car racing and traveling. Preceded in death by wife Annette Harris Evans;...
Donzella Marie Lane
Feb 11, 2019
Donzella Marie Lane, 80, left this Earth to be with our Lord on February 11, 2019 while resting peacefully at the home of her grandson Keith and his wife Keli Lane. Marie was born January 11, 1939 in Greenback, TN. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church in Halls, and retired from Standard Knitting Mills of Knoxville. She enjoyed...
James Freeman Rutherford
Feb 11, 2019
James Freeman Rutherford passed away Monday, February 11, 2019 at Ben Atchley Veterans Home at the age of 88. James served in the U.S. Army and retired as a manager from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. He was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. Preceded in death by wife of 65 years, Katherine Eledge Rutherford; parents, Fred and Rose Rutherford....
Charles Edwin Norman
Feb 11, 2019
Charles E. Norman Jr. "Chuck", age 54 of Powell, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019. Survived by parents Ed and Carolyn Norman and sisters Karen (Jason) Jordan and Sherri (Steve) Webb, and 10 nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Saturday, February 16, 2019, from 6:00-7:00 pm at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel with service to follow, Pastor Clarence Sexton...
William Eugene Strader
Feb 10, 2019
William “Billy” Eugene Strader Sr., age 58 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Stonewall Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents Gladys and John Strader, mother Geraldine Strader, and several brothers and sisters. Survived by wife Tonya Strader, children Dina Strader, Joshua (Liz) Strader, Genia Strader, William...
Margaret L. Kerr
Feb 10, 2019
Margaret L. Kerr, age 85 of Heiskell, passed away on February 10, 2019. She was a member of Fairview Freewill Baptist Church where she was the piano player for over 50 years. She was very active in the church and served as a Sunday school teacher and directed their Christmas play for many years. She was the former owner of...
Prudence Ann Scarbrough
Feb 9, 2019
Prudence (Penny) Childress Scarbrough, age 59, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019. She is preceded in death by parents Jim and Barbara (Grant) Childress, infant sister Jennifer Kay Childress, sister Brenda Altom, and brother Frank Childress. Survived by the one and only Don Scarbrough, who gave our family her sons, Dustin (Bailey) and Bobby (Brittany) Scarbrough, aunt Janet Grant, nephews,...
Johnnie Wade Leach
Feb 9, 2019
Johnnie "J. Wade" Wade Leach, age 88 of Halls, passed away at home on Saturday, February 9, 2019 after a short illness to join Christ in Heaven. He was an active member of Cedar Ford Baptist Church of Luttrell. He was a disabled Korean War veteran ranking of Corporal MOS 1745 in the U.S. Army. He was the previous owner...
Frances Jane Nichols
Feb 8, 2019
Frances Jane Nichols “Janey”, age 61, of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2019, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a beloved mom, sister, and granny. Preceded in death by parents Jack Huggins and Bernice Van Dyke, brother Jackie Huggins, sisters Sarah Munsey, Sandy Huggins, and Darlene Dunaway. Survived by son Jackie Huggins, daughter Christina...
Clifford Chandler
Feb 7, 2019
Clifford “Earl” Chandler, age 70, went to be with the Lord on February 7th, 2019. He was a Purple Heart Vietnam veteran, and a member of Emory Valley Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by parents Clifford and Ruth Chandler. He is survived by the Loves of his life Daughter Jennifer (Matt) Stephens; grandchildren Marlie Hope and Hayden...
Ernest Lynn Ward
Feb 7, 2019
Ernest Lynn Ward, age 67 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2019 at his home. He was a member of Real Life Baptist Church, a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean Conflict, and was called by God to preach the word in 1982. He was a loving dad and papaw, a hard worker, and lived...
Joyce Perkins
Feb 7, 2019
Joyce Smith Perkins, age 86, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 7, 2019. Joyce was born in Rome, Georgia and raised in Mt. Zion, Georgia, where she graduated from Mt. Zion High School. She was a devoted homemaker who dedicated her life to her family and to the ministry of her late husband, Kenneth Perkins, who...
Charles Robinson Freeman Jr.
Feb 6, 2019
Charles “Rob” Robinson Freeman Jr., age 72, passed away February 6th, 2019. He was a Korean War Veteran who taught scuba diving through PADI for over 35 years while continuing to serve in the auxiliary coast guard. He also attended Cumberland College & UT. He took over all of his father’s business after his premature death. He and his long-time...
Betty Cronin
Feb 5, 2019
Betty McGinnis Cronin of Knoxville passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Anna McGinnis; son, Darrell Penland; grandson, Joshua Penland; brother, Charles McGinnis; sister, Joyce Newman. Survived by her husband of 55 years, Robert “Bruce” Cronin; sons, Danny Penland (Connie) and Bobby Cronin (Nina); grandchildren, Amber Penland Plont, Tabitha Cronin Hall...
