Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Barbara Kay Burkhert
Jul 15, 2018
Barbara Kay “Momma” Burkhert, age 72, went to be with the Lord on July 15, 2018. She had 3 kids, John J. Viglasky, Liesa Canupp, and Greg Viglasky. She also had 3 grandkids Ashley Taylor, Stacey Canupp, Taylor Viglasky, as well as, 4 great-grandkids. Family will receive friends 5:00-7:00pm Thursday July 19, 2018 at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel with...
Clyde H. Golden
Jul 14, 2018
Clyde (Herb) H. Golden, age 90, was born August 21, 1927 in Tennessee and passed away on July 14, 2018 in Kokomo, Indiana. He retired from Delco in 1987. Clyde loved fishing and travel, RVed to Florida in the winter and was involved with the Shriners and Masons. Preceded in death by wife Effie A. Golden; son Wayne C. Golden;...
Robby Taylor
Jul 14, 2018
Robby D. Taylor went home to be with his Jesus on Saturday, July 14th at the age of 64. Robby was a loyal employee of The Knoxville News Sentinel until retirement. He loved fishing, riding motorcycles, and spending time with family. He will forever be remembered by his son, daughter-in-law, grandsons, brothers, sisters, and extended family and friends. Family and...
Benjamin Reece King
Jul 14, 2018
Benny went to sit on the lap of his LORD and SAVIOR Saturday July 14, 2018 at children's hospital. Benny our sweet angel is the son of April King. Grandson to Sherri and Matt Bridges. Benny was also a brother to Kyle King and Jesse Perry. Great Grandchild of Barbara Brown along with Ronnie and Tina Bridges. Benny was the...
Kristina Ann Dawson Boyd
Jul 12, 2018
Kristina Ann Dawson Boyd, age 40, of Powell, TN passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018. She was a beautiful light in life and a kind and giving soul that loved our Lord and her family. She is preceded in death by her husband Daniel Boyd; father Curtis L. Dawson; step-brother Jerry L. Dawson; and grandfather George E. Lovelace, Sr. She...
Laverne Mclain Cummings
Jul 11, 2018
LaVerne McLain Cummings, of Knoxville, suddenly went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Wednesday, July 11th, 2018 at Parkwest Hospital. Preceded in death by parents Ed and Mildred McLain, grandson Chad Breeden, and sister Sandra Leach. Survived by loving husband Harlan J. Cummings, daughter Angelia (Bob) Love, son Brent Cox, grandson whom she raised Matthew (Amber) Cox,...
David Mark Hedge
Jul 11, 2018
David Mark Hedge, age 53 of Knoxville, passed away on July 11th, 2018. He served as a firefighter. David is preceded in death by his mother Marilyn Thibeault and father John Hedge. He is survived by his loving girlfriend of 11 years, Tina Jones, children; David, Kayla, Stephen, Nick, and Bradley, siblings; Linda, Ellen, John, Kevin, and many other half...
June Kay Cox
Jul 11, 2018
June Rutherford Cox age 85 of LaFollette, TN passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. She was born on June 11, 1933. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. She had a passion for fashion and loved to bake and cook, especially for her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Isaac and Helen Chitwood,...
James R Ellison
Jul 11, 2018
James R Ellison, age 83, beloved Dad and Papaw went home to be with the Lord on July 11, 2018. He is preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Vergie, parents Oliver and Nola, sisters Geraldine and Janice, and stepson Frank. He is survived by his daughter Dawn and sons Lonnie and Joe, grandson and best friend Jordan,...
Nancy Jane Keith
Jul 10, 2018
Nancy Jane Keith, age 93, of Knoxville, passed away on July 10, 2018. Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.mynattfh.com
Scott Jones
Jul 10, 2018
Scott Jones, age 97 of Knoxville, passed away July 10, 2018. He was a WWII veteran. He worked at Avondale Farms for over 20 years and retired from the US Postal Service after 15 years. Scott enjoyed trading cars, swapping knives, collecting coins, and telling jokes and stories. He was the best dad and papaw and a loving husband. Preceded...
Katherine Louise Wood
Jul 10, 2018
Katherine Louise Graham Wood, age 55 of Knoxville, TN, passed away on July 10th, 2018. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt. Katherine was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her mother Wilma Graham, and brother Junior Graham. She is survived by her son Tommy, grandchildren Haley and Daniel, father Billy Graham Sr.,...
Jackie Owen Carpenter
Jul 9, 2018
Jackie Owen Carpenter, age 83, passed away at home on July 9, 2018. Jack was born October 28, 1934 in Claiborne County and graduated from Claiborne County High School in 1952. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1960. He earned his BA from University of California, Northridge in 1972. Jack accepted Christ at an early age and was a...
Barbara Carol Spradlen
Jul 8, 2018
Barbara Carol Spradlen, age 68, of Powell, passed away on July 8, 2018. She was preceded in death by father, Andrew M. Vanover and mother, Betty Ann Galloway; special great aunt, Bessie L. Galloway Johnson and her husband, Harrison "Hat" Johnson Jr., and their daughter Helen Jean Johnson York. She is survived by her husband, Robert C. Spradlen; son, Hans...
Jeffrey Keith Bunch
Jul 7, 2018
Jeffrey Keith Bunch, age 60, passed away on July 7, 2018. He is preceded in death by his mother Rebecca Bunch. Jeffrey is survived by his daughter Amber Bunch; sons, Jeff “Blake” Bunch, Brandon Bunch and wife Abigail; ex-wife and friend Lesa Bunch; 2 granddaughters; father, William Bunch and wife Linda; brother, Mike Bunch; sisters, Christi Selvidge and husband Mike,...
Ronnie L. Johnson
Jul 7, 2018
Ronnie L. Johnson, age 47, went home to be with the Lord on July 7, 2018. He was a faithful member of New Beginning Baptist Church. Ronnie always had a smile and a joke. He was always there to lend a hand to those in need. He loved going to church and preaching. Ronnie is preceded in death by grandparents...
Alice Marie Mynatt
Jul 7, 2018
Marie Mynatt, age 89 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children on July 7, 2018. She was a resident of Fountain City for 66 years. She was a charter member of Loveland Baptist Church for 74 years and a current member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. Marie retired from Church Street Methodist Church as a church hostess after...
James Benny Langford
Jul 6, 2018
James Benny Langford, age 82 of Knoxville, passed away July 5, 2018. Benny attended New River of Life Church. He worked at Powell Elementary school for 30 years. He is preceded in death by parents Ben and Della Langford, wife Opal Langford, sisters Jewel, Earnestine, Mary Ellen, Emma Louise, and brothers Charlie, John, Newman, Richard Allen, infants at birth, and...
Steven James See
Jul 6, 2018
Steven James See, age 35 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord July 6, 2018. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Steven was always a friendly, outgoing young man and always had a smile on his face. He loved going to church and enjoyed fishing with his friends. He was a great uncle to his niece and...
Willa Jean Mcneely
Jul 6, 2018
Willa Jean Hayes NcNeely, age 88 of Knoxville. She was born December 5, 1929 and entered her heavenly home Friday, July 6, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Dewey and Maude Hayes; husband, Scott McNeely and granddaughter, Veronica Kirk. Survived by daughters, Patricia Hansard (Dabney), Paula Wells, and Pamela Pennington (Ronny) all of Knoxville. Grandchildren, Sean Mitchell, Brooke Brummitt, Chad...
