Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Charles Lester Williams
Jul 9, 2017
Charles Lester Williams, age 73, of Maynardville, passed away on Sunday, July 9th, 2017. He was of the Baptist faith, attended Crossroads Baptist Church, and was owner and operator of Halls Upholstery in Halls Crossroads for 32 years. He was proceeded in death by wife of 49 years, Barbara Ann Williams, parents Lester and Sarah Moats Williams, siblings Jackie Williams,...
Stephen Keith Buffaloe
Jul 9, 2017
Stephen (Steve) Keith Buffaloe, age 64 of Knoxville passed away at his home in Knoxville, Tennessee July 9, 2017. Born April 20, 1953 in Memphis, Tennessee Steve grew up in Wartburg, TN was a proud Eagle Scout and member of the Order of the Arrow attended Wartburg Central High School and the University of Tennessee. He loved reading, history, politics...
Tracy Allen Smith
Jul 9, 2017
Tracy Allen Smith, 55 of Knoxville passed away July 9, 2017. Preceded in death by parents Ted and Myra “Becky” Smith and sister Terria Reagan. Survived by brother Stacy Smith and fiancé Tanya Moulton; sister Nicole Baird and husband Matthew; niece and nephew Shelby and Christian Davis; aunt and uncle Linda and A.K. Lawson; uncle Tommy Wayman; several cousins. Family...
Kenneth Legg
Jul 8, 2017
Kenneth Legg, age 82, of Knoxville, passed away July 8, 2017. He was of the Baptist faith. Ken was a phenomenal chef and loved to make “little snacks”. He enjoyed camping and the outdoors. Preceded in death by parents, Edward and Lucy Legg; brother, Jerry Legg. Left to cherish his memory, loving wife of 60 years, Faye Legg; daughter, Sandy...
Ona Rosalee Brady
Jul 7, 2017
Ona Smith Brady, age 97, passed away July 7, 2017. She professed faith in Jesus Christ at Cedar Grove Baptist Church in 1933 and remained a member there until 1974 when she became a charter member of Unity Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by husband of 71 years Bruce Brady; parents William C. Smith and Elizabeth Cox Smith;...
Martin Alfred Geames
Jul 7, 2017
Martin Geames, age 52 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord July 7, 2017. Preceded in death by mother Dorothy Wilma Humphrey Geames and father Billy Joe Geames. Survived by daughter Kathy Marie Geames; 5 brothers; several nieces and nephews; many other loved ones. Service will be held 7:00p.m. Wednesday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel, Rev. Charles...
Sandi "Mime" Jane Fortner
Jul 6, 2017
Sandi “Mime” (pronounced 'meem') Jane Fortner of Knoxville, age 65, went home to be with the Lord July 6, 2017. A member of Calvary Baptist Church, she was a loving and devoted wife, mother and mimer (grandmother). A graduate of Knoxville Business College and Bryan College summa cum laude, Sandi adored spending time with her family and was delighted to...
Rita Mayes Martin
Jul 6, 2017
Rita Mayes Martin, age 69, of Knoxville, TN went to her heavenly home on Thursday, July 6th, 2017. She was a longtime member of Southside Baptist Church. Rita was preceded in death by parents Virgil and Mamie Mayes and grandmother Ila Tolliver. She is survived by her husband of 46 years Johnny Martin, children Kimberly (Chris) Wilson and Heather Bailey,...
Frances Qualls Nixon
Jul 5, 2017
Frances Qualls Nixon, age 96, passed away July 5, 2017. She loved the Lord and was a long-time member of Laurel Church of Christ. One of the many ways Frances showered love on others was at Children’s Hospital where she volunteered for over 27 years. Frances was devoted to her family and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren,...
Clarence "Denny" Hickey
Jul 4, 2017
Clarence “Denny” Hickey, age 83, born October 18, 1933, passed away July 4, 2017. He loved hunting and fishing. He retired from Triple C Distributing after many years of service. Clarence was a member of Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was a veteran of the US Army and proudly served his country. Preceded in death by son, Scott Hickey;...
Patricia Ann Majority
Jul 3, 2017
Patricia Ann Majority, age 63, passed away July 3, 2017. She loved her family and especially her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Donald & Phyllis Stewart. Survivors include her husband, Frank Majority; daughter, April (Dwayne) Weaver; granddaughters, Alexis, Emily, and Chloe; sister, Diana (Bob) Pratt, and Carla (Emory) Cain; brother, Donald Stewart, Jr.; step-daughter, Lisa Nielsen....
Ethel Louise Mclemore
Jun 30, 2017
Ethel Louise McLemore, age 62 of Knoxville, TN passed away June 30, 2017. She was a former employee at Hillcrest North and NHC Healthcare. Preceded in death by husband Charles Baker McLemore; grandchildren Brandon James McLemore and Cody Michael Dunnam; sister Lanie Stiles; parents Earl and Margaret McHaffie. She was joined in eternity by her sister Alberta McLemore on that...
Beth Erin Scates
Jun 30, 2017
Beth Erin Scates, age 37, passed away suddenly June 30, 2017. She graduated from Halls High School in 1996. She loved to watch movies and enjoyed swimming. Her smile could light up a room and warm a heart. Preceded in death by father Wayne Scates. She is survived by sons Tyler Scates, of Johnson City, Tucker Scates, of Halls, and...
Alberta "Bertie" Marie Mclemore
Jun 30, 2017
Alberta “Bertie” Marie McLemore, age 65, of Knoxville, has gone home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ June 30, 2017. She was a member of the Church of God. She was a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed reading, playing Scrabble, and doing crossword puzzles. Bertie cared for the elderly and disabled in many capacities over the...
Julia Anne Leatherwood
Jun 28, 2017
Julia Anne Leatherwood, 31, of Knoxville broke free of her chains to walk the streets of gold on June 28, 2017. She is preceded in death by grandparents Joseph and Blanche Bowman and Othell and Mae Leatherwood. Survived by son Gabriel Smith; mother Carol Moore and father Joseph Leatherwood (wife Keyla); brothers Joshua Leatherwood (wife Courtney), Daniel Moore, Richard Moore,...
Calvin Leslie Robinson
Jun 28, 2017
Calvin L. Robinson, 75 of Knoxville passed away quietly on Wednesday June 28, 2017. He was born February 17, 1942 to the late Merle and Kathleen Robinson in Knoxville. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by brother Wayne (Judy) Robinson of Knoxville; niece Julie (Brian) Asbell; great-nephew Mason Asbell. The family will receive friends Sunday,...
Ronald Dean Greer
Jun 27, 2017
Ronald Dean Greer, age 56, of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, June 27th, 2017. He was admired for his strength and drive for life by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by parents Ronnie and Betty Greer, and brother-in-law Jerry Bass. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Teresa Kear Greer, sons, Michael, Kevin (Annette),...
Linda Sue Whitson
Jun 27, 2017
Linda Sue Whitson, 68 of Powell went home to be with her Lord on June 27, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and June Hughes; son, James Byrd, brothers, Curtis, James and Mark Hughes. Linda is survived by her husband William (Jabo) of 50 years; son, Tony Byrd; daughters, Tammy Whitson and Tina Varner; grandchildren, Jacob,...
Betty Irene Hurst
Jun 27, 2017
Betty Irene Cutshaw Hurst, age 77 of Knoxville, passed away June 27, 2017. Preceded in death by husband John C. Hurst; infant son David Michael Hurst; granddaughter Brittney Cheyenne Parrott. Survived by daughters Edith Hurst Shultz and Debbie Hurst Parton; grandchildren Justin Keith Shultz, Elizabeth, Daniel, John, and Paul Parton; sister Phyllis Jean Franklin. Family will receive friends 2:00p.m.-4:00p.m. Saturday...
Ann Louise Ailor
Jun 26, 2017
Ann Louise Ailor, age 83, of Knoxville, passed away June 26, 2017. Member of New Fellowship Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Willard Lennon and Retha Brannon. Survivors: husband, Jim Ailor. Sons, Dennis (Debbie) Ailor, Mike Ailor, Terry (Nancy) Ailor and Jerry Ailor. Several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, brothers, and nieces and nephews. Funeral service 7pm Wednesday, Mynatt Funeral Home...
