Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Oct 6, 2018

Eugene Johnson, born February 8, 1933, passed away on October 6, 2018. He was a very caring and loving man who did not know a stranger and put everyone before himself. He was a veteran and loved his country very much. The light of his eyes were his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by wife and...

Oct 6, 2018

Donnie Lee Cooper, age 66, of Heiskell passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, October 6, 2018. He was as member of Calvary Baptist Church. Graduated from Powell High School in 1969, and obtained his B.S. degree from Austin Peay University in 1973. Prior to his retirement, he was co-owner of Mid-South Builders and present co-owner of Advanced Concepts...

Oct 6, 2018

Herbert “Herb” McDaniel, age 80, passed away October 6, 2018. He was of the Baptist faith. Herb loved music, fishing, his grandchildren, and his cat Midnight. Preceded in death by parents William and Margaret Sharp; grandmother Dollie Griggs. Survived by daughter Cathy Reynolds (Mike); grandson Billy Lawson (Crissy); great-grandson Damon Lawson; great-granddaughter Lillie Lawson; sisters, Helen Woods (Harry) and Sharon...

Oct 5, 2018

Bruce Walker Thomas, age 76 passed away peacefully at his home in Knoxville on Friday, October 5, 2018. Bruce spent several years living in Matthews, NC and then returned to Knoxville where he was a member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church. Bruce was a devoted NASCAR fan and an avid pool player, but mostly enjoyed spending time with his...

Oct 5, 2018

Ethel Marie Rogers, loving mother, was born June 28, 1929, and passed away on October 5, 2018. Longtime member of Texas Valley Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by loving husband Kyle; parents Odell and Jessie Ridenour; and brother Robert. She is survived by sons Thomas (Anita), Mickey (Patty); grandchildren Merry (Kevin), Andy (Kim), Brad (Masha); four great grandchildren;...

Oct 5, 2018

Leonard Lee Wolfenbarger, age 69, of Knoxville passed away on October 5, 2018 with his wife and son at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Darline Wolfenbarger. He was born on July 26, 1949 and was a graduate of Gibbs High School and LMU. Mr. Wolfenbarger was a retired Knox County teacher with 30...

Oct 4, 2018

Ivan Benson Rutherford, 65, of Knoxville, Tennessee died on October 4, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Ivan was born in Kingsport, Tennessee on March 18, 1953 to Charles and Marjorie (Reagan) Rutherford of Knoxville, Tennessee. He graduated from West Rome High School in Rome, Georgia in 1971 and attended Carson-Newman University. He had a passion for woodworking and...

Oct 3, 2018

Kyle “Eddie” Edward Blazier, age 69, of Halls Crossroads passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018, with his family by his side. Graduate of Halls High School 1967. He was retired from Roadway Express as a truck driver after 37 ½ years of service. Member of Teamsters Local #519. He spent his lifetime playing practical jokes and telling jokes. Lifetime member...

Oct 2, 2018

OAKS, TRULA MAE (STOOKSBURY), Knoxville, TN, age 88 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 2 at Beverly Park Place after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Harold (Chigger) Oaks Sr., her parents Rube and Cleo Stooksbury, her siblings, her great grandson Cody Adkins and his dad Kenny Adkins. She was...

Oct 2, 2018

Oct 2, 2018

Judith “Judie” Lyon Phelps Fox passed away on October 2, 2018 after an extended illness. She was born on December 2, 1940, in Knoxville, TN. Judie was a member of Salem Baptist Church in Halls. Judie is preceded in death by parents Jefferson Monroe and Sarah Lyon Phelps; and daughter Melinda Denise Fox. She is survived by her loving husband,...

Oct 1, 2018

Kenneth E. Hawkins, age 83, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, October 1, 2018. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was a member of North Acres Baptist Church. Throughout his life he worked at Plastiline, Coke Cola, and Safelite Glass. He is preceded in death by parents Luther and Hassie Hawkins, sister...

Sep 29, 2018

Mary Helen (Marcum) "Mammaw" Moore - age 84 of Mt. Juliet, TN entered into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, September 29, 2018. Mrs. Moore was born on July 31, 1934 in Knoxville, TN. She was a devoted Christian and a true Servant of the Lord Jesus. She was retired from St. Mary's Medical Center and Walmart, and volunteered for...

Sep 29, 2018

James E. “Jim” Heath, age 91, of Powell went to be with the Lord on September 29, 2018. He was a 1949 graduate of Tennessee Wesleyan College. He was a member of the United States Armed Forces for 4 years. He was employed by State Farm Insurance Company and retired after 31 years of service. He was a longtime member...

Sep 28, 2018

Floyd Joseph Hipps age 94, passed away on September 28, 2018. Floyd was the oldest member of New Fellowship Baptist Church. He was an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and served as a mechanic in the US Army Air Corps. He was retired from the Container Corporation of America and Worked at Dollywood during his retirement....

Sep 28, 2018

Barbara Noe Rogers went to be with her dear Lord and Savior on Friday, September 28, 2018, at the age of 81. Barbara, a native of Knoxville, Tennessee, graduate of Central High School, and attendee of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Barbara was an employee of General Shale Brick, but made her career with The Knoxville Ear, Nose, and Throat...

Sep 27, 2018

Robert L. Greene, age 79 of West Knoxville, passed away September 27, 2018. A member of First Baptist Church of Bluegrass, Robert worked for KUB for over 30 years. Preceded in death by parents, Oscar and June Greene and brother, Kenneth Greene, he is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Shirley Greene; daughter, Debra Yeatts (Rodney); son, Robert...

Sep 27, 2018

Lillian A. Barger, age 78 of Powell left this world to pick up her wings Thursday September 27, 2018. She was a member of Bearden Gospel Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband Charles, son Charlie, daughters Brenda and Laura, parents and many siblings. Survivors son Henry Barger, daughters and sons-in-law Pat and Ed Bowling, Rebecca Maples, Karen and Terry...

Sep 27, 2018

James Alexander Walden, age 90, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018. He was a member of Inskip Baptist Church for nearly 50 years and was a 32nd Degree Mason of The Bright Hope Lodge #557 F&A.M.. Family will receive friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Monday, October 1, 2018 at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel with a service following at 6:00...

Sep 27, 2018

Roy Douglas “Doug” Huling, born November 8, 1948, passed away September 27, 2018. He retired from Southern Erector. He enjoyed U.T. football, hunting, fishing, and motorcycle riding. He is preceded in death by parents Ernest and Louise Huling, brother Ernie Huling, and Gerri Huling (Shanks). Survived by wife Rebecca “Becky” Huling; sons, John Eric Huling and wife Megan Huling and...