Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
William Mitchell Cramer
Feb 20, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Michael Thomas Beeler
Feb 20, 2017
Michael Thomas “Mike” Beeler, age 60, of White Pine, passed away quietly on February 20, 2017. Mike loved the open road, his motorcycle, finding a fishing hole and spending time outdoors. He was an avid ham radio operator and his handle was “Road Warrior” He was preceded in death by parents, Homer Thomas Beeler & Lillian Welch Hutchison and brother-in-law,...
Betty Sue Wood
Feb 20, 2017
Betty Sue Wood, age 99, of Chattanooga, formerly of Knoxville, passed away February 20, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, Ivan Wood. Survivors: daughters, Elizabeth Ann Bell Henry and husband Jack of Chattanooga and Connie Sue Bell Wyrick and husband Fred of Powell, four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 12:30-1:30pm Friday at Mynatt Funeral Home,...
Dessie W. Hayes
Feb 19, 2017
Dessie Beverly Tindell Wolfenbarger Hayes age 85 went to be with her Lord on February 19, 2017. She was born in the Graveston Community of Corryton, TN and lived there all her life. She worked as a programmer for Standard Knitting Mill for 40 years until they closed in 1989. She retired from Knoxville Computer Corp. in 1998. She was...
Homer Edward Mcmahan
Feb 19, 2017
Homer Edward McMahan, age 83 of Knoxville, went to be with our Lord and Savior on February 19, 2017, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Air Force and is retired from the Knox County Schools maintenance paint department. He loved singing gospel music and served as choir director throughout his life...
Lewis Sexton
Feb 19, 2017
Lewis L. Sexton, also known as “Uncle Santa Claus,” age 81, went to be with the Lord on February 19th, 2017. Preceded in death by parents Caswell and Mattie Sexton; daughter Susan Sexton; brothers William and Columbus B. Sexton; sisters Delphie Bridges, Lottie Walls, Esther Medlin. Survived by daughter and son-in-law Mary Lee and Allen Letourueau; son Lewis L. Sexton...
Elmer Thomas Staley
Feb 19, 2017
Elmer Staley, age 80, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by parents Worrie and Delphia (Camper) Staley; 7 brothers; 3 sisters. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Imogene (Thompson) Staley; son David and wife Loretta; granddaughter, Leticicia McQueen and husband Keith; great-granddaughters Madison, Marina,...
Lertia "Nickie" M. Schaad
Feb 19, 2017
Lertia "Nickie" M. Clark Schaad of Halls Crossroads, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, February 19, 2017. She was a member of Old Pleasant Gap Baptist Church, and a graduate of Halls High School Class of 1953. She retired from Standard Knitting Mills. Preceded in death by husband, John Schaad; special friend, Harold Lyninger; parents, Dail Clark and...
Juanita Petree
Feb 17, 2017
Juanita Petree, of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, February 17th, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She attended Alder Springs Baptist Church and retired from Home Federal Bank. She was preceded in death by first husband, Virgil Petree, parents Charlie and Mary Southerland, and brother Swan Southerland. She is survived by husband Clark Marshall, daughter Mary Ann (Bob) Hill of...
Joyce Pritchett
Feb 17, 2017
Joyce Pritchett, age 67, of Knoxville, slipped away peacefully Friday, February 17, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, Terry Pritchett; father, Carl Seymour; sister, Debbie Smart. Survived by daughter, Lyndsey Savage and husband Adam; mother, Opal Seymour; Mimi’s pride and joy, a granddaughter, Macie Savage; sisters, Elaine Wood and Virginia Broyles; several cousins, nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers,...
Geraldine "Geri" Collins
Feb 16, 2017
Geraldine (Geri) Collins, age 83, of Knoxville, went home to be with her Lord on February 16, 2017 passing away peacefully. She was born in Mount Zion, Kentucky. Her gift of laughter and quick wit will be missed by everyone who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl Collins; son Darrell Collins; parents Ollie and Della...
Hazel Ruth (Wolfenbarger) Ridenour
Feb 16, 2017
Hazel Ruth Wolfenbarger Ridenour, age 84, of Knoxville, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on February 16, 2017. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Delilah; parents, Henry & Stella Wolfenbarger; sisters, Bobbie, Margaret, and Marie; brothers, David, J.C., Pat, and Vaughn. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Horace Ridenour, Jr., sons, Ricky...
Paul Eugene Weaver
Feb 16, 2017
Paul Eugene Weaver, Sr., 94 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2017 surrounded by his loving family and friends. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He also worked for William S. Trimble Overhead Door Company for over 25 years. He loved camping, fishing, hunting, trips to Cherokee, NC,...
Clyde "Rip" Van Winkle
Feb 15, 2017
Clyde “Rip” Van Winkle, Jr., age 71, of Maryville, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, February 15th, 2017. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Clyde was a United States Army Veteran and served in the Vietnam War. He worked for the Knoxville police Department from 1969 to 1974. Clyde went back to the Army for a...
Sam Wiley Blair
Feb 15, 2017
Sam W. Blair, Jr., age 54 of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Tennova Residential Hospice after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was preceded in death his father, Sam W. Blair, Sr. and grandmother W. Marie Johnson. Survivors include his devoted wife Tracy Blair; mother and step-father, Carolyn and John Leake; brothers, Thomas Blair and Ricky Blair;...
Carl Maephord Smith
Feb 15, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Judy Johnson
Feb 15, 2017
JUDY M. JOHNSON 72 of the Cundiff Community of Adair Co. KY passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 7:19 PM at her home after a brief illness. She was born April 30, 1944 in Pocahontas, Virginia the daughter of the late Bernard Armstrong and Ruth M. Royal Judy was preceded in death by her beloved husband David W. Johnson....
Pauline "Polly" Baker
Feb 14, 2017
Pauline “Polly” A. Baker, age 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 14th, 2017 at Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab. Polly was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church and was retired from Millers Department Store. After retirement, she was a member of the St. Mary’s Hospital Adult Auxiliary Volunteer Program for many years. She was a past board...
Susannah Marie Wolf
Feb 14, 2017
Susannah Marie Wolf, age 49, joined family members in Heaven on February 14th, 2017. Daughter of Robert and Barbara Wolf, she was a graduate of Central High and was near completion of her Associate degree at Roane State College. All who knew her will remember her bright smile, infectious laugh, giving spirit, and fierce loyalty to family and friends. Her...
Betty Davis Lakin
Feb 14, 2017
Betty Davis Lakin, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, February 14th, 2017, at Pigeon Forge Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of Rutherford Memorial United Methodist Church in Corryton and a member of the Eastern Star, Corryton Chapter #337. Betty was always most comfortable in her role as a mother. Whether it be as a “Lunch Lady” at...
