Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Jewel Shipe Williams
Nov 10, 2018
Jewel Shipe Williams, who arrived in this world on June 19, 1930, went to her heavenly home on November 10, 2018. Preceded in death by her husband of 65 years Jim Williams, parents Mr. and Mrs. B.H. Shipe, and sisters Boots Hammontree and Wanda Johnson. She leaves behind, her daughter Vera and son-in-law David Northern, sisters Bobbie Pardue and husband...
Samuel Keaton Smith
Nov 10, 2018
Samuel Keaton Smith was born on October 6, 2000. In his life he was a light and beacon for those around him. The atmosphere always changed for the better when he stepped into a room, whether it was for screaming "no go frozen dough' or playing the chicken dance in the middle of class or shot-gunning a monster just for...
Carrie Jane Geames
Nov 9, 2018
Carrie J. Geames, age 86 of Knoxville, passed away November 9, 2018 at Island Home Nursing Facility. She was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She would do anything to help anyone. She was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her parents P.V. and Bertha Humphrey, son Steve Geames and great granddaughter Makayla Dyer. Survived...
Margaret Ann Loveday
Nov 9, 2018
Margaret Ann Loveday, age 80, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 9, 2018. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is proceeded in death by sons Harold Loveday and Tony Loveday; daughter Carolyn Loveday; daughter-in-law Donna Loveday; and many more loved ones. She is survived by loving husband of 65 years Glen Loveday; son Gary...
Amanda Kay Whitton
Nov 8, 2018
Amanda Kay Whitton Heaven gained another angel on November 8th 2018. Manda was loved by many, especially her husband of 7 years. She was an awesome poetry writer and cook. She loved her coffee and porch sittin and most of all her furbabies, which are too many to count. She was a list maker For Everything! She will be greatly...
Verna Pauline Jackson
Nov 7, 2018
Verna P. Clevenger Jackson, age 67, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord November 7, 2018. She loved her rubix cube and listening to Elvis. She enjoyed spending time with her family and her Tennessee Vols. Preceded in death by husband Bob, parents Jesse and Lilly Clevenger, sisters Carolyn, and Mary, brothers Ken, Jack, and Carl, and granddaughter Sara....
Elijah Lane Powell
Nov 7, 2018
Elijah Lane Powell, age 19, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Lane was a covenant member of the forever family at Fairview Baptist Church. Lane had a heart of gold and loved his friends and family fiercely. He is survived by father Travis (Angela) Powell; mother Kimberly Powell (Chris); baby sister Rosie Powell; sisters Haley Canever and Ashlyn Hatmaker;...
Peggy Lee Mcdaniel
Nov 6, 2018
Peggy Antrican McDaniel went to a better home on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. She was the owner of Peggy’s Hair Styling for many years. She was also a member of Union Baptist Church of Halls. She is preceded in death by husband Billy McDaniel, son Eddie Antrican, and granddaughters Candi and Shannon. She also leaves behind her two great grandchildren...
Joseph Smith,
Nov 6, 2018
Joseph “Joe” Smith, Jr., age 88 of Knoxville, went to be with the lord on November 6, 2018. He was a member of Texas Valley Baptist Church. He is a veteran of the United States Army and served in the Korean War. He is preceded in death by daughter, Jo Ann Smith; wife, Roxie Ann Smith; brother, Robert Smith; sisters,...
Deanna Alexi
Nov 6, 2018
DeAnna Alexi, age 47, of Knoxville TN, daughter of Tony and Margo Alexi, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, under the care of the amazing staff at UT Medical Center, with her family holding her hands at her bedside. DeAnna had been under the care of UT Hospice at home prior to...
Joshua Todd Daniels
Nov 6, 2018
Joshua Todd Daniels, age 40, of Knoxville, TN went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 6, 2018. Josh was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend. He loved hunting, fishing, outdoor activities and was an avid arm-wrestling champion. Josh never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand to those...
Evelyn Grace Helton
Nov 6, 2018
Evelyn Grace Helton of Knoxville went to be with Jesus on November 6, 2018. She was the newborn daughter of Cynthia Helton and granddaughter of Jo Ellen Helton and Fred Anderson Helton; niece of Kristen Boisbert. Service will be private. Mynatt Funeral Home of Fountain City is honored to serve the Helton Family. Online condolences may be left at www.mynattfh.com.
Laura Rae Cole
Nov 5, 2018
Laura “Laurie” R Cole born July, 14 1988, age 30. Her beautiful soul left us for heaven on November 5, 2018. She will always be remembered for her generous and caring heart, infectious smile, and fun- loving spirit. She had the courage to overcome so many difficult struggles in her life. We will miss her every day and look forward...
William Lee Parrott
Nov 5, 2018
Bill Parrott, known to his friends as “Teet”, passed away on November 5, 2018, at the age of 64. Bill was retired from the Knox County Sheriff’s Department after 36 years of service. Bill charmed all that knew him with his witty sense of humor. He was preceded in death by parents Gib and Helen Parrott. Bill was a devoted...
Eunice Marilyn Lowe
Nov 5, 2018
LOWE, EUNICE MARILYN – of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 while in Hospice Care at home. She was born June 13, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan to Roy & Lucille Idyle. She was an avid reader and loved nothing more than having her children and grandchildren together. Marilyn is survived by her six children, twelve grandchildren and 12...
Virginia Simmons Wyatt
Nov 4, 2018
Wyatt, Virginia Simmons, age 83 of Knoxville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 4, 2018. Virginia was a devoted church and choir member of Clear Springs Baptist Church and was retired from Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union. Virginia was born in Claiborne County, TN on August 3, 1935 to Callie Virgil and Geneva (Watson) Simmons....
Linda Henry Terry
Nov 3, 2018
Linda Henry Terry, age 67 of Knoxville, formerly of Maryville, passed away November 3, 2018. Preceded in death by parents Albert and Ruth Henry, brother Bill Kirkland, first husband Marion Alexander, and second husband Glenn Terry. Survived by sister Darlene Ramsey, brothers Calvin Henry and Johnny Kirkland; children Edna White (James Turner), Wayne Alexander (Kimberly), Aaron Terry, DeeDee Scarlett (Stephen...
John Henry Campbell
Nov 3, 2018
John Henry Campbell, age 89, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Proceeded in death by son Jonathan Mark Campbell; and parents Lee and Alta Campbell. Survived by wife of over 70 years Peggy Ann Jones Campbell; daughter Kathy King and husband Jerry; grandchildren...
Teresa D. Robertson
Nov 1, 2018
Teresa West Robertson, age 61, went to be with Jesus November 1, 2018. She previously attended John Sevier Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and making dresses for the children. Preceded in death by parents James H. West Sr. and Betty McClain West; brother James H. West Jr. Survived by husband Gary Robertson; children April (Myron) Clarke and Brittney (James)...
Brandon Leslie Harmon
Oct 31, 2018
Brandon Leslie Harmon, age 25 of Knoxville, passed away October 31, 2018. Survived by mother Brenda Harmon (Mark Rogers), brothers, Scott Harmon, Austin Rogers, and Ben Rogers, nephew Jacob Harmon, grandparents Sandra Stagnolia and Doug Harmon (Becky). Family will receive friends Wednesday 6:00-8:00pm at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel with service to follow at 8:00pm, Rev. Mike Darden will...
