Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Shannon Rene Eichelberger
Jan 25, 2019
Shannon Rene Eichelberger, age 50, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019. She was a member of NA (Narcotics Anonymous) for 25 years. She was a loving woman with a big heart. She is preceded in death by her husband of 17 years, Chuck Peterson. She is survived by her son Matt Moyers; parents Bill & Eva Eichelberger; sisters Connie...
David Anthony Paul
Jan 24, 2019
David Anthony Paul, age 57 passed away January 24, 2019. Member of Calvary Baptist Church. He had a passion for flying and was a member of Sky Ranch Pilot Association. Preceded in death by father Edward Paul. Survived by loving wife of 29 years, Tina Paniccia Paul, sons Matthew, Benjamin and Christopher, siblings Cecilia Zachary (Terry), Jim Paul (Tara) and...
Jack D. Cox
Jan 24, 2019
Jack D. Cox, age 94 of Knoxville, TN passed away surrounded by family on Thursday January 24, 2019. He was a member of Inskip Baptist Church and part of the Steadfast Sunday School class. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Mattie Cox and numerous brothers and sisters. He is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Tim...
Terry Lee Brown
Jan 23, 2019
Terry L. Brown, age 73, passed away on January 23, 2019. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and animals of all kinds. Terry was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Nora Brown. He is survived and will be greatly missed by his wife of 53 years Geraldine Brown; daughters, Pamela Hicks...
Randal Devoyd Parker
Jan 21, 2019
Randal DeVoyd Parker, 78, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019 after battling cancer and heart failure. He was a member of Powell Church. He was preceded in death by his father Charles Parker and mother Hazel Parker-Smith. He is survived by his wife Wanda Staley Parker; son Chuck (Karen) Parker; daughter Tina (David) Hunley; sister Betsy Daniels Yarnell;...
Misty Dawn Denton
Jan 21, 2019
Misty Dawn (Hall) Denton December 14, 1975 - January 21, 2019 Preceded in death by her mother, Cindy Hall; her maternal grandmother & grandfather, Josina & Bob Sweet; paternal grandmother & grandfather, Amos O. Hall Sr. & Bernice B. Hall; several close aunts and uncles. She is survived by her children, Tiffany (Joey Haynes) Brock and Justin Brock; Grandchildren, Elijah,...
Flonze Egbert Sorey
Jan 20, 2019
Flonze Egbert (F.E.) Sorey born Febuary 28, 1928, age 90, of Knoxville, passed on Sunday, January 20, 2019. He was a minister of the Baptist faith in both South Carolina and Tennessee for 20 years. Flonze operated a business at the corner of Dry Gap Pike and Emory Rd. for over 30 years. He flew a small aircraft and enjoyed...
Gladys B. Ledford
Jan 20, 2019
Gladys B. Ledford, age 96, of Knoxville, passed away on January 20, 2019. She attended Salem Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband David L. Ledford; daughter Patsy J. Price; grandson Brian Schwartz. Survived by daughter M. Annette Rummell (Barry); son Charles “David” Ledford (Joy); 10 grandchildren; many great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren. Family will receive friends 4-6PM Wednesday...
Bobbie Jean Weaver
Jan 20, 2019
Bobbie Jean Needham Weaver, age 85 of Corryton, passed away at her home on January 19, 2019 and went to her heavenly home. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church for many years. Bobbie was preceded in death by her loving husband Eugene Weaver, parents Jim and Mae Needham, brother J.E. Needham, and son-in-law Charlie Burnette. Bobbie is...
Velma Lee Smith
Jan 19, 2019
Velma Lee Smith age 37 of Knoxville passed away suddenly Saturday, January 19, 2019. She was a 1999 graduate of West High School. Preceded in death by father Billy Joe Smith. Survivors: mother, Diane L Brown. Children: Lationna and Kierra Smith, and Faith Queientessa Perry. Sisters: Bobby (Miguel) Juan and Jamie (Danny) Griffin; brother: Jimmy (Alicia) Baker. Nieces: Patricia Matias,...
Nancy Gail Byrum
Jan 19, 2019
Nancy Byrum, age 57, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019. Proceeded in death by father George Byrum Sr., sister Debbie Patterson, brother Timmy Byrum, nephew Brent Byrum; and many aunts and uncles. Survived by mother Margret Byrum, daughter Fran Hancock, son Michael Scott Rolen; grandchildren Jared and Genny; brothers and sisters-in-law George and Maryann, Dennis and Teresa, Steve and Susan,...
Rosemary Gail Johnson
Jan 18, 2019
Rosemary Gail (Wilkerson) Johnson, of Halls/Plainview, went to be with our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Friday January 18, 2019. Rosemary spent 4 years fighting a rare mantle cell lymphoma. Rosemary loved her family, was a believer in Christ, an animal lover, and an all-around genuine person. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Roy & Mary...
Herbert J. Edington
Jan 18, 2019
Herbert J. Edington, age 78, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly on January 18, 2019. He was of the Christian faith and served in the US Army. Preceded in death by parents Perry and Dot Edington; brother Charles Edington. Survived by loving wife Martha; sons Jay and wife Sandra, Herbert Allen; brother Jim and wife Janice; several stepchildren and grandchildren; 3...
Martin David "Marty" Collins
Jan 18, 2019
Martin David “Marty” Collins, age 52, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019. He had a love of NASCAR and auto racing. Preceded in death by parents Jack and Nola Collins. Survived by sons Nathan and Brandon; siblings Michael Collins (Frankie) and Jeff Collins; uncle Charles Collins; and aunt Ann Fritz. Family will receive friends Wednesday, January, 23, 2019 from 12:00pm...
Shirley Ann Flatt
Jan 18, 2019
Shirley Flatt age 76, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away Friday, January 18, 2019. She was a member of 2nd United Methodist Church, Beta Sigma Phi, and Eastern Star. Preceded in death by her beloved husband John Flatt; mother Florence Faulkner; brothers and sisters Cecil, Sonny, James T., Ronnie, Willie May, Opal Jeweldine, Hazel, and Betty Jane. Survived by daughter Karen...
Kathleen Irene Taylor
Jan 18, 2019
Kathleen “Kathy” Irene (Kasmer) Taylor, age 55, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019. She was of Christian Faith. Preceded in death by son William Mark Webb. Survived by sons Steven Webb and Kenneth Webb; grandchildren Allysan, Serenity, Kadence, Gabriel, Elijah, and Xavier. Family will receive friends at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City from 4:00pm-5:00pm Saturday, February 2, 2019 followed by...
Charlotte Sue Pressley
Jan 17, 2019
Charlotte Sue Sexton Pressley, age 76 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Thursday January 17, 2019. She was a member of Black Oak Ridge Baptist Church, Knoxville. She was retired from Knoxville Utilities Board. Preceded in death by parents; Sam & Dona Sexton, brothers David, Eddie & Larry Sexton. Survived by husband of 48 years Glenn Pressley, children...
Goldie Mccarty
Jan 17, 2019
Goldie Gertrude Hudson McCarty of Fountain City passed away Thursday January 17, 2019 as a result of complications from a stroke. Retired from Standard Knitting Mill and K.T. Medical. Member of Washington Pike United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Dabney and Gracie Violet Hudson; husband of 62 years, Glenn Allen McCarty; brothers, Linwood Hudson, Jessie Hudson, Willie Hudson,...
