Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Jason H. Crabtree
Jan 29, 2018
Jason H. Crabtree, age 43, of Knoxville, TN, born October 10, 1974, passed away January 29, 2018 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. He was preceded in death by parents, Herbert Crabtree, of Huntsville, TN, and Helen Ervin, of Knoxville, TN; sister, Mary Helen Lewis, of Knoxville, TN; brother, Robert Crabtree, of Knoxville, TN; and nephew, Eric Heath, of Knoxville, TN. He...
Burton Terrell Mcwhirter
Jan 29, 2018
Burton Terrell McWhirter, age 97, died peacefully at home on January 29, 2018. Terrell was born in Campaign, Tn. on October 22, 1920 on his family’s farm. During World War II, he served in the Army Air Corp, stationed in Guam. After the war, he graduated from Vanderbilt University where he played football under Coach Red Sanders and Coach Bear...
Imogene V. "Jean" Llewellyn
Jan 28, 2018
Imogene V. Llewellyn “Jean”, 91, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully in her home on January 28th, 2018. Jean was of the Baptist faith and a longtime member of Salem Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by and reunited with her loving husband of 56 years, Howard Llewellyn, her son James Llewellyn, and her mother and father Henry and...
James Howard West
Jan 28, 2018
James H. West Jr. (Big Jim, Tiny), age 47, passed away January 28th, 2018. He was an employee of Big Orange Taxi. Preceded in death by grandparents; Martha Ann and Hubert McLain and Clay and Edna West, and by parents: James and Betty West. Survived by loving wife Cristie West, son Donald (Carrie) Zachary, grandchildren: Zephyr and Aubrey Zachary, brothers...
Ann Veronica Swanson
Jan 28, 2018
Ann Swanson passed to her eternal reward on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at age 76, ending her courageous battle with cancer. She passed quietly in her Knoxville Tennessee home with family members present to mourn our loss, take comfort in her presence with the Lord, and celebrate the memory of her life of loving kindness. Born in Brooklyn NY on...
Iva Brown Reynolds
Jan 27, 2018
Iva M. (Brown) Reynolds, age 91 of Powell, passed away January 27, 2018. She was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. She worked for Standard Knitting Mill for several years before becoming a loving mother and homemaker. She had an engaging sense of humor and a loving spirit that so many people enjoyed. Iva loved to fish and spend...
Martha Sue Davis
Jan 27, 2018
Martha Sue Davis, age 72, Went to be with The Lord January 27, 2018. She has left behind husband of 20 years Leo Davis, two sons Tim Taylor and Dewey Underhill, three brothers, five sisters, many grandchildren, and great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 5pm-7pm Saturday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel, with a funeral service to...
Billie Sue Madison
Jan 27, 2018
Billie Sue Madison, born April 12, 1937 in Cherokee County Georgia, passed away January 27, 2018. She was a long-time resident of Fountain City. She retired from Robert Shaw after many years of service. Preceded in death by parents Harry O. Madison and Era Howard; sisters Sandra and Cheryl Madison. Survived by son Christopher Madison and wife Denise; sisters Janice...
Grady Winfield Madgett
Jan 27, 2018
Grady W. Madgett Sr. age 91 of Knoxville, passed away January 27, 2018. He was a member of Roseberry Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Navy veteran who worked on the USS Chicago and the USS Vicksburg. He also enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and hunting. Preceded in death by Theodore and Una Madgett; son Franklin Madgett; brother Paul Madgett; sisters-in-law Edith...
Tammy Renee Clowers
Jan 26, 2018
Tammy Clowers, age 40 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord January 26, 2018. Tammy was a loving mother and daughter. She enjoyed reading and often read Amish books. She is survived by children Brittany Clowers and Jay Clowers; parents Ralph and Shirley Clowers and several other loved ones. Family will receive friends 5:00-7:00p.m. Monday at Mynatt Funeral Home...
Kaitlyn Diane Walker
Jan 25, 2018
Kaitlyn Diane Walker (Katie) of Powell Tennessee, age 26, gained her wings Thursday January 25. She had a heart of gold and a smile that would light up a room. She was funny, giving, caring, and a friend to everyone she met. Her daughter Addyson was the love of her life and they spent many afternoons playing at the park....
Daniel Louis Haddock
Jan 25, 2018
Daniel Louis “Danny” “Dano” Haddock, age 48, passed away January 25, 2018. He was a kind man with a big heart who loved animals. Danny most recently worked for Moretz Movers after spending many years working in construction. Preceded in death by son Shawn Daniel Haddock; father James Louis Haddock; brother Timothy Shawn Dixon and grandparents. Left to cherish his...
Joseph Carl Mcmahan
Jan 24, 2018
Joseph Carl McMahan, born January 8, 1928, age 90, of Briceville, Tn went to be with the Lord on Wednesday January 24, 2018. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Helen Brown McMahan, parents; Leonard & Cora McMahan, granddaughter Stacey L. Hill, 4 brothers and 4 sisters and his lifelong friend Vance Salsbury. He is survived by his...
Terry Eugene Jackson
Jan 23, 2018
Terry E. Jackson, 61, of Knoxville, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord January 22, 2018. He was of the Baptist faith and a 32nd degree Mason in Florida. He is preceded in death by parents, John and Martha Jackson, Survivors sisters, Judy Lowe and Joyce Roberts, husband Ron, brother, Jerry Jackson and John R. “Jr.” Jackson, Jr., as...
Vonnie Lorene Stanifer
Jan 22, 2018
Vonnie Lorene Stanifer, born February 28, 1925, passed away January 22, 2018. Vonnie was a loving wife and mother and a doting grandmother. She loved the Lord and had conversations with Jesus for two days before she peacefully passed at Centennial Hospital in Nashville, TN. She was one of the oldest active members of Texas Valley Baptist Church. She was...
Alyce Lucille Pickens
Jan 22, 2018
Alyce Spitzer Pickens, 90, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018. She was a 1945 graduate of Halls High School and worked at Standard Knitting Mills until its closure. She was a member of the Baptist faith. She is survived by sisters Evelyn Spitzer Drinnen (Bruce) and Geraldine Spitzer McPhetridge (Jimmy), six nieces and five nephews. A...
Georgia L. Beeler Miller
Jan 22, 2018
Georgia L. Beeler Miller, age 92, of Halls Crossroads went to be with the Lord on January 22, 2018. She was a member of Emory Valley Missionary Baptist Church. Georgia is preceded in death by husband Jasper Delone Miller; son Andrew Curtis Miller; granddaughter Kay Michelle Miller Keck; parents Mach and Lennie Beeler; sisters Lela Stiner (Frank) and Myrtle Graves;...
Lewis Lee Wendover
Jan 21, 2018
Lewis Lee Wendover, age 71, of Hannibal, New York passed away January 21, 2018. Lewis was a sports enthusiast, who loved playing tennis and going fishing. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Lewis was a physical education coach and teacher for the Miami, Florida school district. Lewis is preceded in death by parents Marjorie and Roscoe Wendover. He...
