Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Ralphial Earl Johnson
Oct 15, 2017
Rev. Ralphial Earl Johnson Sr. - Born September 14, 1930 and passed away October 15, 2017. Preceded in death by first wife Clara Elizabeth Collier Johnson; his parents Alonzo and Mae Johnson; 4 brothers and 5 sisters. Survived by his wife Mary Emma Lonas Johnson; and nine children, Margaret (Gary) White, Beverly (Jerry) Berry, Earl (Tina) Johnson, Kathy (Johnny) Richardson,...
Martha Cate Kutz
Oct 15, 2017
Martha Cate Kutz, age 85, of Lenoir City, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017. She attended First Baptist Church of Lenoir City and retired from National Child Safety Council. She is preceded in death by her parents, Newt & Amy Stoffell; sister, Charlotte Tally; and brother, Bill Stoffell. Cate is survived by her husband, Ken Kutz; son, Joe Mathis...
Ronnie Childress
Oct 15, 2017
John Rodney Childress (Ronnie)-age 75 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 surrounded by his devoted family at Fort Sanders Hospital. He loved his wife, the Braves, the Vols, golf, and his dog Max who was his companion and protector. Most of all he loved his family and exemplified what it means to be a loving Father, Papaw, Uncle,...
David Kenneth Wardley
Oct 11, 2017
David Kenneth Wardley, age 57, of Knoxville, was born on September 26th, 1960. He was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 11th, 2017, where he will no longer have pain and suffering. He was a proud United States Marine Corps Veteran, who loved his country and what it stands for. We can all be certain he...
Tricia Baker
Oct 10, 2017
Tricia Renee Baker age 41 formerly of Florida, passed away October 10, 2017. Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City in charge of arrangements. www.mynattfh.com
Donald "Rich" Ellison
Oct 9, 2017
Donald “Rich” Ellison, aged 69, passed away October 9, 2017. Rich had a passion for old cars and the music of George Strait. Preceded in death by parents Donald and Wanetta Ellison and brothers Jeff Ellison and Dr. Dave Ellison. Left to cherish his memory are loving wife Arlene Ellison; children Chuck (Tonja) Ellison and Joy (Brent) Waldrop; 12 grandchildren;...
Doris Louise Henry
Oct 8, 2017
Doris Louise Adams Henry, age 77, of Powell, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 8th, 2017. She was a longtime member of Brickyard Road Baptist Church, enjoyed singing, working in her yard, and spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by daughters Lisa Marie and Sherry Lynn Henry, and parents Earl and...
Karol Diane Griffin
Oct 7, 2017
Karol Diane Griffin, age 67, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord peacefully on October 7, 2017. She was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church. She loved her family and enjoyed taking care of them, especially her grandchildren. Karol enjoyed gardening and sewing. She was blessed to use her sewing talents for the Threads of Love ministry. Karol...
Lillian Gray Rutledge
Oct 4, 2017
Lillian Gray Rutledge, of Knoxville, passed away October 4, 2017. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She loved her family dearly, especially her grandson and great-grandchildren. Lillian was preceded in death by her loving husband, John W. Rutledge; parents, Carlie & Ada Hall Gray; sister, Helen Rutledge; brothers, C. V. Gray,...
April Renee Gray
Oct 4, 2017
April Renee Gray, age 49, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Wednesday, October 4th, 2017. She was an Anderson County High School graduate, attended Pellissippi State Community College and ITT Tech, and worked as a security guard for the last several years. She was preceded in death by grandparents Lawrence “Doc” and Dora Hamilton and Everette and Eva Lane, and...
Carter H. Acuff
Oct 3, 2017
Carter Herbert Acuff went home to be with the Lord October 3, 2017 at the family home. Born June 4, 1932 to Thomas and Veda Acuff. Preceded in death by wife Evadena Acuff, parents Thomas and Veda Acuff; brothers and sisters-in-law Sherman Acuff, Glen (Dessie) Acuff, John (Mary) Acuff, JR (Hilda) Acuff; special friend who was like a brother, Joe...
Rebecca Jean Edwards
Oct 3, 2017
Rebecca Jean Edwards, born December 1, 1954, passed away October 3, 2017. Preceded in death by parents Retha Faye Hatley and William Riley Coffey; daughter Michelle Edwards; brothers James and William Coffey; granddaughter Whitney Godfrey. Survived by husband Gary Edwards; daughters Brenda and Tim Smith and Sarah and Charles Jenkins; son Johnny Godfrey; father of her children Clarence Godfrey; grandchildren...
Marion "Bernie" Beeler
Oct 3, 2017
Marion “Bernie” Beeler, age 85, passed away on October 3, 2017 after a brief illness. She was born June 2, 1932 to the late John and Ethel Beeler. Bernie was a lifetime member of Central View American Christian Church. Though she never had children of her own, she was beloved by generations of nieces, nephews and family members. She loved...
Florencio D. Villegas
Oct 2, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Oren H. Myers
Oct 2, 2017
Oren H. Myers, age 97, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Monday, October 2nd, 2017. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp. during World War II as a long-range radar operator and a morse code instructor. He graduated from the University of Tennessee and worked in health physics, seismology, and human development at Union Carbide of Oak Ridge until...
Faye Smith
Oct 2, 2017
Faye Smith, age 93, of Knoxville passed away October 2, 2017. She was a godly woman who was a longtime member of Smithwood Baptist Church. She retired from Knox Department Stores and the University of Tennessee as a switch board operator. She enjoyed quilting at the O’Conner Center, working with Women in Missions, and bird watching. She loved her family...
Kristy Newman Rochat
Oct 1, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Elaine Freeman Dewberry
Oct 1, 2017
Marie Elaine Freeman Dewberry, age 61, of Knoxville passed away October 1, 2017. She was of the Christian faith. Elaine was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend. Preceded in death by parents Roy and Theresa Freeman and brother Robert Freeman. Survived by husband Michael Dewberry; children Daniel (Christy) Johnson, David (Nickie) Johnson, and Camie (Ryan)Kuhn; grandchildren Hayden, Dylan, and...
Bobbie M. Booth
Sep 30, 2017
Bobbie Marian Clemons Booth, age 88, of Sevierville, TN, entered eternity with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, September 30, 2017. Bobbie was a native of Knoxville and lived much of her life in Fountain City. The last 30 years were spent with family in Sevier County near the mountains that she loved. She retired from Dollywood in...
Summer Alexis Cox
Sep 28, 2017
Summer Alexis Cox, age 22, of Knoxville, TN, passed away suddenly on September 28th, 2017. Summer was a beautiful daughter, loving aunt, and a smart young lady who loved nature, all types of animals, traveling, and especially her family and friends. She was preceded in death by grandfathers David Reece and Lonnie Cox. She is survived by mother Karen Reece...
