Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Julius (Smitty) Nash Smith
Jul 21, 2017
Julius Nash Smith Jr. (Smitty) died peacefully Friday July 21th 2017 at 97 years old. He was best known for his sense of humor and his big heart. He loved spending time with his family and friends and his girlfriend Ms. Freddie Renfro. He was a loving father, grandfather and uncle and will be forever missed by the people who...
J. C. Wolfenbarger
Jul 20, 2017
J.C. Wolfenbarger, age 90, entered his eternal home Thursday July 20, 2017. Preceded in death by parents Cal and Martha Wolfenbarger; an infant brother and a most beloved son Dennis Wolfenbarger. Survived by his loving wife of 69 years Hope Farmer Wolfenbarger; sons Michael, William, and Steve Wolfenbarger; daughters-in-law Dianne, Suzanne, and Angel; granddaughters, Kimberley, Kelley, and Bridgette; grandsons, Blake...
Kyle V. Rutherford
Jul 20, 2017
Kyle V. Rutherford, age 78, of Andersonville, passed away July 20, 2017. Member of Zion Hill Baptist. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Hattie Rutherford; daughter, Lucille Rutherford and granddaughter, Erin Kuykendall. Kyle is survived by his wife of 57 years, Edna Rutherford; daughters, Tammy Ogle (Tim), Debbie Butturini (Mike); son, Jeff Rutherford; grandchildren, Robbie, Amanda,...
Wesley Eugene Key
Jul 19, 2017
Wesley Eugene Key, age 63 of Knoxville, TN, went to be with the Lord on July 19, 2017 and is now gloriously singing with the angels. Wesley always met you with a smile on his face and a joke to make you laugh. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping with his family. He loved to travel to the Outer Banks...
Linda Sue Johnson
Jul 17, 2017
Linda Sue Johnson, age 77, of Knoxville, has finally seen the face of Jesus, something she longed for on July 17, 2017. She is survived by the ones she laughed with, lived for, and loved. She was kind and beautiful inside and out and loved her children and grandchildren with her unfailing passionate heart. She retired from Plasti-line, Inc. Preceded...
Helmon Cavin "Wax" Smith
Jul 15, 2017
Helmon Cavin “Wax” Smith, age 94, of Knoxville, passed away July 15, 2017. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force, proudly serving his country in World War II on the Pacific Theater. He retired from the K-25 plant in Oak Ridge after 35 years of service. He was a devoted and loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He...
Cecile M. Nokes
Jul 14, 2017
Cecile Minnie Robbins Nokes, 79 a long-time resident of the Fountain City area passed away peacefully on Friday, July 14, 2017 with her family at her side. Cecile was the second born daughter to the late John Herman Robbins and Dollace Hutchison Robbins. Cecile never met a stranger, a trait that served her well in life and in her career....
Edward D. Nelson
Jul 14, 2017
Edward D. Nelson, age 89, passed away July 14, 2017. He worked at Avondale Farms Creamery for over 30 years. Ed will be remembered for his hearty laughter and was a charter member of Halls Crossroads Presbyterian Church. Preceded in death by wife, Mabel Smyth Nelson and infant son; parents, John and Bertha Nelson; and several brothers and sisters. He...
Darlene L. Wolfenbarger
Jul 13, 2017
Darlene L. Wolfenbarger, age 89, born February 28, 1928, passed away July 13, 2017. She was preceded in death by husband Arthur Wolfenbarger, parents, Zola and Ulysses Albright and infant sister, Madelyn. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law Leonard and Debbie Wolfenbarger. She was a member of Emory Valley Baptist Church for 57 years. Family and friends may call...
Michael Parker Armstrong
Jul 12, 2017
Michael Parker Armstrong, age 68, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017. He retired with 41 years of service from the city of Knoxville. He enjoyed fishing and loved his family. He will be missed dearly and was loved by many friends and family. He is preceded in death by his mother and father Margaret and Patrick Armstrong, sisters Kaye...
Crystal Denise Scarlett
Jul 12, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Helen Malinda Lyons
Jul 12, 2017
Helen Malinda (Lane) Lyons, age 70, of Knoxville, passed away July 12, 2017. She accepted Jesus on March 30, 2017 and was a member of Dante Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Lyons, Sr.; parents, Herbert & Margaret Lane; brother, Frank Lane. She is survived by sons, Samuel “Sammy” Owens, Clifford “Mackie” Lyons, Jr., and...
Mattie Marie Connell
Jul 10, 2017
Mattie Marie Connell, age 62, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, July 10th, 2017. She was born on July 20th, 1954 to the late Aileen and Boyd Cronos and Charles Triplett. Mattie loved to sing and spend time with her family and friends. She is preceded in death by nieces, Margaret Carmichael and Alisha Boling Hensley, and cousin Mike...
Jack Franklin Brown
Jul 10, 2017
Jack Brown, age 80, of Powell, went home to be with the Lord on July 10, 2017 at 4:36am. He was the owner and operator of Halls Paving Co. for many years. He was a member of New Pleasant Gap Baptist Church. He enjoyed singing and playing music. He loved his family and friends and he enjoyed his life. Preceded...
Shirley Byrd Martin
Jul 10, 2017
Shirley Byrd Martin, age 76, passed away July 10, 2017. She was a member of New Pleasant Gap Missionary Baptist Church. Shirley retired from Senior Citizen Home Assistance after 20 years of service as a Field Supervisor. Preceded in death by daughter, Sharon Irwin; grandson, Derrick Claiborne; parents, Charles and Grace Byrd; sister, Brenda Byrd. Left to cherish her memory...
Doris Randall
Jul 9, 2017
Doris Jean Randall, passed peacefully on July 9, 2017 in Knoxville, TN. Preceded in death by husband George, sisters Beverly & Kathy. She is survived by daughters Barbara(John)Fennessey of San Diego & Debra(Jeff)Carte of Knoxville, 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Donations in lieu of flowers to your favorite charity or Little Creek Sanitarium, 1811...
William Robert Whaley
Jul 9, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, 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...
