Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Jul 6, 2018

Freddie James Smith Fred was born December 31, 1936 to the late Morris B Smith and Dorothy Wells/ Smith in Wyoming County, Pa. He lived in Athens, Pa. until 2016 when he and his wife moved to Knoxville, TN. He attended Troy, Pa schools when younger, worked many years on the Parks farm on Mercer Hill. Later he worked at...

Jul 5, 2018

Helen Kernell, age 94, went to meet her sweet Savior on July 5, 2018. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church for 28 years. She leaves behind sons, James Kernell and Jerry Kernell and wife Sandra; grandsons, Jeremy Kernell and Brian and Kristie Ellis; daughter, Linda Pack; she leaves many friends and family. The family will receive friends 12:00pm...

Jul 5, 2018

Leon R. Chudley, Jr. “Dad” age 66, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord Thursday, July 5, 2018. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was at home with his son Leon III and wife Teresa by his side. Preceded in death by special grandson Baby Leon IV, mother and father, Bessie Franklin and Leon Sr., brothers and sisters,...

Jul 4, 2018

Reuben Eliga Day, age 61, passed away on July 4, 2018. He was a member of Lincoln Park Baptist Church. He is survived by bothers James Day and Billy Day and also by niece Mary Alice Moore. Family will receive friends 6-8pm Monday July 9, 2018 at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. Family and friends will meet at Highland Memorial...

Jul 3, 2018

Robert C. Faubion, age 78, passed away on July 3, 2018. Son to Robert and Eugenia Faubion, Bob was born in to a large family, with 7 sisters and 1 brother. He graduated from Young High in 1959. Bob was a member of Sevier Heights Church. He worked as a High Voltage Foreman at UT for 23 years before he...

Jul 3, 2018

Gloria Jean Foster Henderson, age 68, was welcomed into her Heavenly home on Tuesday, July 3 after a courageous battle with several illnesses. Although she will be greatly missed by family and friends, they are comforted by knowing she is free from the restricting and unbearable pain she suffered the last couple of years. Through it all, her faith in...

Jul 3, 2018

Evelyn T. Shipe, age 90, passed away on July 3, 2018. She was a faithful member of Buffet Heights Baptist Church. Evelyn was very active in her Sunday School Class and enjoyed meals with the "Lunch Bunch". She loved to spend her time traveling and gardening. After retiring from KUB, Evelyn worked as an usher at the Tennessee Theater, Bijou,...

Jul 2, 2018

Rev. James C. Keith, Sr., age 82, of Knoxville, is now running on the street of gold. He was a member of Springhill Baptist Church. He was a dedicated evangelist, Sunday school teacher, and deacon for many years. James honorably served his country in the Korean War. He is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Vernice Keith;...

Jul 2, 2018

1st Sgt. William A Breedlove, Jr. passed away July 2, 2018. He was born in South Charleston WV on September 19, 1948. He was a retired Marine with 24 years' service and 2 tours of duty in Vietnam where he earned the purple heart. He was preceded in death by his mother Wilma Brua Breedlove, grandparents Cloyd and Frankie Brua...

Jul 2, 2018

Dwaine B. Finley, age 53, went home to be with the Lord, Monday July 2, 2018. He was a member of Son Light Way Church. Preceded in death by mother, Sue Warwick and grandfather D.B. Shelton. Survived by grandmother Edith Shelton; father Paul Finley; sisters Judy Finley, Jodie Williams (Junior), Donna Manis (Chris Chandler); nieces Christy, Susie, and Eva; nephew...

Jul 2, 2018

James Steven Connell “Jim” age 79, was called home to the Lord Monday, July 2, 2018 surrounded by family and friends. At age 48 Jim retired from Western Electric in Atlanta, Georgia. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and family, building things with his hands, growing and canning his vegetables and tending to his roses. He had compassion for others...

Jul 2, 2018

Peggy Crowe Koss, age 67, passed away on July 2, 2018. She was of the Baptist faith. She was a passionate lover and rescuer of animals. Preceded in death by her husband of 33 years Jerry Wayne Crowe, Sr. and her second husband Dean Koss. Survived by sons Jerry Crowe (Rebecca) and Terry Crowe (Hope); daughter Tammy King (Roy); 13...

Jun 29, 2018

Jeffrey Alan Boyd died on June 29, 2018. A great father, a wonderful husband, and a best friend. Jeff was born in Baltimore, MD but spent the majority of his life in Knoxville, TN. He loved spending his days fishing and enjoying quality time with his family. There was nothing more important to him than his family. He was preceded...

Jun 29, 2018

Edna Jean Binkley, age 81, peacefully went to her Eternal Home Friday evening. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, David; two precious daughters, Karen and Julie; brothers-in-law, Jerry Binkley of Knoxville and Fred Binkley of Pennsylvania; sister-in-law, Marilyn Barnes of Atlanta; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Binkley graduated from Central High School and Carson-Newman College....

Jun 29, 2018

Mildred Stalsworth passed away on June 29th, 2018. She was predeceased by her husband Daniel Stalsworth. She is survived by her sons Terry and David Stalsworth (Lisa), and her grand-children Michael, Taylor, Joseph, Daniel, and Thomas. Please join her family in remembering her at a receiving of friends on Tuesday, July 3rd 2018 from 5 - 7 PM at Mynatt...

Jun 29, 2018

Roy Edward Kirby Sr.- age 78, went to be with the Lord Friday, June 29, 2018. Roy touch many lives with his sweet smile and loving hands and his many prayers for everyone he met to “meet him in Heaven” because that’s where he knew he was going. Roy was preceded in death by his parents and 8 brothers and...

Jun 29, 2018

Jun 28, 2018

Betty Jo Hall, age 85, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018. She was a resident of Knoxville, and a member of Glenwood Baptist Church. She worked for TVA for 36 years as an assistant to the Controller for Planning and Procedures Division. She is preceded in death by her husband H. Wendall Hall; parents Cleo Burger and Paul Burger;...

Jun 26, 2018

Connie Campbell, age 77 of Knoxville, TN passed away on June 26th, 2018. She was a member of Glenwood Park Baptist Church. Connie was the greatest mother, a role model to her family, and always made sacrifices for those she loved. She is preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Lasco (JR) Campbell, her 1st husband, Willard Reynolds,...

Jun 24, 2018

Betty Winnell Watson, age 85, of Halls Crossroads went to be with the Lord on June 24, 2018. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church for over 35 years. Preceded in death by husband, Roy Dukes; daughter, Kristie Newman; parents, Clyde and Pearl Booker; and brother, Hillard Booker. She is survived by husband Buster Watson of 3 ½ wonderful...