Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Gregory Lynn Loy
Dec 27, 2017
Gregory Lynn Loy, born September 3, 1959, passed away at Fort Sanders Hospital at 7:11 pm, December 27, 2017. He was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Loy and father, John Lee Loy. He is survived by his mother, Wanda F. Bruner; sisters, Cheryl Stanifer and Diane Loy; son, Justin Loy and his...
Kimberly Renee Shipley
Dec 24, 2017
Kimberly Renee (Lyles) Milsap Shipley, age 51, of Knoxville passed away unexpectedly December 24th, 2017 at home. She was a lover of Jesus. Preceded in death by father Ralph J. Milsap; grandmother “Mama” Gussie Lyles and grandfather Bill Lyles. Survived by husband of 31 years Charles R. Shipley; daughter and son-in-law Brittany and Matt Reynolds; mother Ruth Milsap; sister Tonya...
Nancy Carol "Hayo" Cox
Dec 24, 2017
Nancy Carol “Hayo” Cox, age 69, of Knoxville, passed away surrounded by her family on December 24, 2017 after a long battle with dementia. She was born on April 5, 1948 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She was a loving Christian and very devoted to her family. She loved doing for others. We will always love you more. She was preceded...
Eileen I. Wolfenbarger
Dec 24, 2017
Eileen I. Wolfenbarger, 89, of Knoxville, passed away December 24, 2017, at home surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by parents Lee Inklebarger and Bessie Skeen Inklebarger; siblings Edward Inklebarger, Loreda Brabson, Doyle Inklebarger; and grandson Mark Wolfenbarger. She is survived by her husband Varnell Wolfenbarger; son Marvin Wolfenbarger, daughter-in-law Janie Fowler Wolfenbarger, daughter Karen Yearwood, son-in-law Daryl...
Wanda Mae Kirby
Dec 23, 2017
Wanda Abrams Kirby, 87, of Seymour went to her heavenly home on Saturday, December 23, 2017. She was the most caring, loving mother, and grandmother anyone could ask for. She was a member of Oak City Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen H. Kirby; sons Billy Lee Kirby, Marion Joe Kirby and Tony Glen Kirby;...
Ira E. Wishart Iii
Dec 22, 2017
Ira E. Wishart III, age 73 went home to be with the Lord on Friday December 22nd, 2017.Ira was born May 7th, 1944 to Eldon and Jean Wishart who have preceded him in death. Ira worked at the Tool Crib for 30 plus years where he retired in 1999. He was an active member of Buffat Heights Baptist Church. He...
Richard Paul Ridenour
Dec 21, 2017
Richard Paul Ridenour, age 65, of Andersonville, passed away December 21, 2017. He was a member of Red Hill Baptist Church. He was a hardworking man, working many years at Mynatt Hardware and most recently as a dairy farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Schylar & Cordia Ridenour; sisters, Hazel Thomas, Dorothy Ruth Hill, Maxine Ridenour; brothers,...
Rhonda L. Turnmire
Dec 21, 2017
Rhonda L. Turnmire, age 50, of Knoxville, passed away December 21, 2017. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and friend. Her family was her pride and joy in life and spent much of her time serving them and others. Rhonda was a 1985 graduate of Halls High School and a member of Bishopville Baptist Church. She was preceded...
Marie Richards
Dec 17, 2017
Marie Richards, age 77, of South Knoxville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 17th, 2017. She was a member of Burnett’s Creek Church for over 50 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. She was preceded in death by husband Carlos Richards; parents Johnny and Polly Cooper Blackburn, grandparents George and Hallie Cooper. She is survived...
Eddie Neal Ray
Dec 17, 2017
Eddie “Bo” Neal Ray SR. age 57, of Knoxville Tennessee passed away December 17, 2017. He is preceded in death by parents Edward and Ruby, sister Connie, step-brother Ricky, and step-sister Renee. He is survived by wife of 15 years Mary Ann Ray, “Little Bo” Ray (Jennifer), Michelle Varner (Kevin), Tasha Ray (James), and Michael Walker, Kayla Chadwick and grandchildren...
Trula White Hansard
Dec 16, 2017
Trula White Hansard, age 87, of Powell, went to be with the Lord on December 16, 2017, at her home. She was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church (Norris Fwy.) and a devoted mother and loving wife. She retired from KOC after 21 years of service. She ran the dairy farm from 1959 to 1984. She was preceded in...
Tammie Rebecca Gregg Vick
Dec 15, 2017
Tammie Rebecca Gregg Vick, age 51, of Powell, passed away December 15, 2017. She was a 1984 graduate of Powell High School. She is preceded in death by her parents, Tom & Edith Gregg; siblings, Jimmy, Tommy, and Dennis. She is survived by her daughter, Brande Waddell and husband Darell; she was known as “Ne-Ne” to her grandchildren, Makynlee, Makynzee,...
Gilbert "Gilley" Schmauss Jr.
Dec 15, 2017
Preceded in death by beloved wife of 50 years, Crystal Schmauss (2011); mother Esther Schmauss (2012) and father Gilbert Schmauss (1971). Survived by daughter Brenda (Larry) Relford; son Philip Schmauss; grandchildren Susan (Nathan) Thompson, Donnie Scholebo, Lori (Billy) Scholebo, and Destiny Scoggins; great grandchildren Kalei Williams, Ryan & Adam Thompson and Nova Wilson; sisters Linda (Joel) Richmond and Laura (Wayne)...
Paul E. Underwood
Dec 14, 2017
Paul E. Underwood, age 82, went to be with his heavenly Father on December 14, 2017. God saw you getting tired and your stay was not to be. He put His arms around you and whispered “Come with Me”. With tear filled eyes we watched you fade. Although we loved you deeply we knew that you could not stay. A...
Frances "Cookie" Mcconnell
Dec 14, 2017
Frances “Cookie” McConnell, age 85 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday December 14, 2017 at Fort Sanders Medical Center. She was a member of Church Street United Methodist Church. She retired from the Knox County School System as a longtime secretary at West, South, and South Young High Schools. Preceded in death by husband John...
Michael "Mickey" Mulberry
Dec 13, 2017
Michael “Mickey” Mulberry, 48yrs, of Gainesville, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on December 13, 2017 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Visitation will be available between 6pm and 7:30pm on Sunday, December 17th, at Mynatt Funeral Home, 4131 E. Emory Road. Funeral services will be held immediately following visitation. Burial will be in Tampa Florida at the Gardens of Memories. Michael...
Floyd Monroe Stipes
Dec 13, 2017
Floyd M. Stipes, age 72 of Knoxville, passed away December 13, 2017. He was of the Baptist faith. Floyd retired from Henley Roofing Company. Preceded in death by parents Floyd and Maude Stipes; brother Lewis Stipes; sister Grace Brady. Survived by life partner Debbie Rodrigues; son Danny and wife Trish Stipes; granddaughter Breana Stipes; sister Hazel Ellis; brother-in-law Kenneth Brady;...
Ralph Edward Headrick
Dec 13, 2017
Ralph Edward Headrick, age 77, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 13th, 2017. He was born on July 16th, 1940 to the late “Boss Man” Judd and Robbie Chapman Headrick. He is preceded in death by sister Dianna Headrick, baby brother Edward Headrick, special aunt Faye Chapman, and great-grandson Karter Headrick. He is survived...
Margaret Elizabeth Dalton
Dec 12, 2017
Margaret Elizabeth Dalton, 88, of the Gibbs Community went to be with the Lord on December 12, 2017. She was a life-time member of Clear Springs Baptist Church, Corryton. She is preceded in death by her husband Clarence Dalton, son Gregory, parents France and Hulda Parker, sisters Della, Dolly, Dora, and Creole, brothers Claude, Everette, Fred, and Sam Parker. She...
