Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Dorothy Aileen Blankenship
Aug 6, 2018
Dorothy Blankenship, age 93 of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, August 6th, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband Kenneth, sister Iva Coffman, and special friend Chan Caldwell. Dorothy’s son Greg, his wife, Vicki and children, Aaron and Amelia, will miss her greatly. Family and friends will meet at 12:45 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery for a 1:00 p.m....
Carolyn Shipe Farmer
Aug 5, 2018
CAROLYN (SHIPE) FARMER – age 76 of Knoxville, died 9:17 p.m. Sunday, August 5, 2018, at Beverly Park Place with her family by her side. Active member of Union Baptist Church, she taught Young Married Sunday School Class and was part of Super Citizens, Sign Language Ministry, and Vacation Bible School. She was the manager of Union Cemetery for many...
Andrew Johnson Brewer
Aug 3, 2018
Andrew “Andy” J. Brewer, age 91, passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018. He was a proud member of New Beverly Baptist Church. He is survived by wife Shirley Ann Brewer, son Ronnie Brewer, step-daughter Sheila Picquet, and many other loving family members. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 from 6-7 p.m. at New Beverly Baptist Church....
Willie Edward Long
Aug 2, 2018
Willie “Johnny” Long Sr., age 73, passed away August 2, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born November 25, 1944 to Joe and Lilly (Lyons) Long. He was retired from the City of Knoxville where he worked for over 30 years. He will be remembered for his love of cars, NASCAR, and TN Vols football. He is preceded in...
Ella K. Cupp
Aug 1, 2018
Ella K. Cupp, age 79, of Knoxville passed away on August 1, 2018. She is preceded in death by her daughters Nancy Rose Dickson and Elizabeth Rose. She is survived by granddaughter Laci Dickson. Family will receive friends from 4:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. Monday, August 6, 2018 at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel with a Funeral Service to follow at...
Condon Earl Radford
Aug 1, 2018
Radford, Condon Earl Jr., age 69, of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at Parkwest Medical Center. He was retired from St. Mary’s Medical Center after 49 ½ years of service as Director of Plant Facilities. He was director of facilities for Knoxville Catholic High School and St. John Neuman Catholic Church. He was a graduate of Rule High...
John Clinton Ford
Aug 1, 2018
John Clinton Ford Jr. went to be with the Lord on Wednesday August 1. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Clinton Ford Sr & Margarette Lucille Ford. He is survived by his sons, John Clinton Ford III, Christian Anderson Ford, his daughter Megan Elizabeth Ford, their mother Lisa Ford and many other extended family. He was a...
Henrietta Dyke
Aug 1, 2018
HENRIETTA DYKE, age 68 of Corryton, went to her heavenly home Wednesday, August 1, 2018 with her family by her side. She was of the Baptist Faith and retired from Robert Shaw Industries. Preceded in death by parents; Taylor and Sylvia Dyke. Survivors; son, Matthew Dyke. Granddaughters; Madison and Taylor Dyke; their mother, Heather. Brother and sister in law; Lenard...
Wanda Sue Hill
Aug 1, 2018
Wanda Sue Hill, 78, returned to the arms of her Lord on August 1, 2018 after a valiant battle with illness. Her loving care for her family and friends was a testimony to the love of God in her life and ultimately gave her peace. A long-time homemaker, Wanda was best known for the way she loved her family and...
David Wayne Newton
Jul 31, 2018
David Wayne Newton, age 51 of Knoxville, passed away suddenly on July 31, 2018. He was a past member of Dutch Valley Baptist Church. He did concrete work for many years. A longtime usher at U.T. Athletic Events. He never met a stranger and would always help anybody. Preceded in death by grandparents John and Melba Edwards and Murphy and...
Roy Woody
Jul 31, 2018
Roy Woody, age 83, of Powell, TN passed away at home on July 31, 2018. He was a faithful member of Powell United Methodist Church and an active member of the Fellowship Sunday School Class. He was preceded in death by his parents W.F. Woody and Nettie Walker Woody; brothers, Martin, W.F., Herbert, Bruce, Herman, and sister Nell Woody Sharp....
Merry Sue Hipsher
Jul 31, 2018
Merry Sue Hipsher, age 86, of Halls Crossroads, passed away from this life to be with the Lord on July 31, 2018. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She worked at Ft. Sanders Hospital as a L.P.N. for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Hipsher; daughter, Donna Warden; son, Jeff Hipsher; parents,...
Martha Jean Bodie
Jul 30, 2018
Martha Jean Bodie, age 80, passed away July 30, 2018. Martha was a member of Alice Bell Baptist Church and a longtime member of Beaver Brooke Country Club. Martha was preceded in death by parents, Paul and Beatrice Estes; brothers, Tootle, Gene, Bud V.A. and Paul Estes. Martha is survived by husband of 60 years, Tom Bodie Sr.; sons, Tom...
William Lunsford
Jul 30, 2018
William “Bill” Lunsford, age 78, of Knoxville, was called home peacefully on July 30, 2018. He is preceded in death by wife Gwen Lunsford, son Bobby Lunsford, and parents. He is survived by sons Doug (Tisha) Lunsford and Billy Lunsford, grandchildren; Danielle Davis, Kendall Lunsford, Logan Lunsford, and Robert Lunsford; and five great grandchildren. Family will receive friends on Friday,...
Gerald Edward Maddron
Jul 30, 2018
Gerald Edward Maddron, age 78, was called home to be with the Lord on July 30, 2018. Gerald was a faithful follower of his Lord Jesus Christ and a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. He was a huge sports enthusiast and loved UT football. He is preceded in death by parents Calace and Beulah Maddron;...
Nola C. Mcginnis
Jul 29, 2018
Nola C. McGinnis passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018 at her home. Nola was 31, born December 22, 1986 in Knoxville. She was a beautiful, wonderful, kind-hearted person who was greatly loved and will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by the two great loves of her life, Mike Mulryan and their son, Mason Mulryan. Also...
Nellie Pauline Seymour
Jul 28, 2018
Nellie Pauline Seymour, 95, transitioned from Earth to be in heaven with her Lord on July 28, 2018. She was born March 12, 1923 in Maynardville, TN, and lived most of her life in the Halls community in north Knoxville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Will and Nola Gentry, brother Hubert Gentry, and sisters Evelyn Davis and...
Carl William Massengill
Jul 28, 2018
Carl William Massengill, age 52, of Andersonville went to his forever home on July 28, 2018. He was a good soul who never met a stranger and was always eager to lend a helping hand. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and was a proud gardener. His most precious enjoyment was spending time with his daughter. He is preceded in death by...
