Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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...
Asie Victory Rogers
Feb 5, 2019
Asie “A.V.” Rogers, age 90, passed away February 5, 2019. Asie was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. He worked as a mechanic and truckdriver and was member of Teamsters #519. He was an avid gardener and farmer, enjoyed raising cattle, and loved to bowl in his work league. He is preceded in death by wife, Tilda Tapp Rogers;...
Lula Ellen Wilson
Feb 5, 2019
Lula Ellen Wilson passed peacefully at her home February 5, 2019. Preceded in death by husband William Wilson, parents Alex and Delsi Leake, father and mother-in-law Harrison and Gladys Wilson. Survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Leon Chudley and Tina and Paul Tweed, son and daughter-in-law David and Angie Wilson, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, sister Mary Leake,...
Charles Kent Graves
Feb 4, 2019
On February 4th 2019, Charles Kent Graves was called back to our Heavenly Father after 88 years of a purpose driven life. "Charlie" was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on March 7, 1930 to Mary Roach Graves and Glasgow Graves. Charlie graduated from Gibbs High School and went on to serve his country with the United States Army Infantry as a...
D.C. Thomas
Feb 4, 2019
D.C. Thomas, age 86, passed away February 4, 2019. He has faithfully served as a deacon of Clear Springs Baptist Church. He also served as past Sunday School Director and rang the church bell at our Thompson School Road Campus for many years. D.C. will forever be known for his enthusiastic closing motion of our church business meeting, “Brother Moderator,...
