Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Emma Jane Walker
Nov 21, 2016
Emma Jane Walker, age 16, of Knoxville, went to be with Lord November 21, 2016. She was a junior at Central High School, a member of the cheerleading squad, HOSA, BETA Club, and Young Life. Emma was a beautiful person with a caring soul. Loving and kind to everyone. Emma was preceded in death by grandfather Jim Kading, her great-grandparents,...
Kenneth Benjamin Mcnabb
Nov 20, 2016
Kenneth Benjamin McNabb, 92, peacefully departed this life, at home with family by his side, Sunday, November 20, 2016. He was born in Cocke County, the son of Ben and Lucy McNabb, and lived his entire life in East Tennessee. Kenneth worked 36 years at the Y-12 Nuclear Weapons Facility in Oak Ridge but always found time to travel the...
Diana Sowers Williams
Nov 20, 2016
Diana Sowers Williams, age 63, passed away November 20, 2016. She was born July 11, 1953 at The Baptist Hospital in Knoxville, to the late Earl F. and Dorothy J. Sowers. Diana was a dedicated employee of Seneca Medical for 36 years. Preceded in death by daughter, Cynthia Michelle Diffie; her parents; and sister, Linda Fay Sowers Wright. Left to...
Blake Joseph Russell
Nov 19, 2016
Blake Joseph Russell was born November 8, 1983 and lived his life with faith, courage & hope. On a youth retreat in 1996 with Clear Springs Baptist Church, to Vanderbilt University campus, he accepted Christ as his Lord & Savior and drew his first breath of life as a Christian. On November 19, 2016 Blake drew his last breath of...
Philip Edward Preston
Nov 17, 2016
Lt. Philip E. Preston, Jr., 61 of Knoxville went home to be with his Lord Thursday, November 17, 2016. He was born February 23, 1955 to the late Philip Sr. and Harriett Cowart Preston. He is also preceded in death by Eileen Needham. Philip was a member of Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church, a member of Burlington Lodge # 32 F&AM,...
Candice Nicole Conner
Nov 16, 2016
Candice Nicole Conner, age 35 of Knoxville, departed this life to be with Jesus November 10, 2016. She was a devoted mother to 4 beautiful children. She leaves to mourn her passing children, Christian, Elijah, Messiah, and Baby Addy; mother Cathy Monroe; fiancé Roosevelt; father Eddie; brother Matthew. Memorial service will be held 3pm Saturday Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City...
Jay Mitchell Ramsey
Nov 16, 2016
Jay Mitchell Ramsey, 68 of Seymour went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, November 16, 2016. Jay was born September 23, 1948 in Knoxville to the late Jay Berry and Bobbie Jo Wolfenbarger Ramsey. Following his Indian Heritage, he collected eagles and dream catchers spiritually. He had a great mind for working puzzles for which he enjoyed in...
Ronnie Brad White
Nov 16, 2016
Ronnie Brad White, age 48, passed away November 16, 2016 at UT Medical Center. He is preceded in death by father, Clemith and brother, Paul. Survived by spouse of 25 years, Lisa Lawson; daughters, Candice and Megan White; granddaughter, Gracie Sands; her father, Chuck Sands; mother, Betty White; sisters, Kim Riggs, Tammy Smith, Diane Shipley, Phyllis Hodge, Wendy Gresham, Sheila...
Ruth Ann "Cheyanne" Isabell
Nov 16, 2016
Ruth Ann “Cheyanne” Isabell, age 53, of Knoxville, passed away November 16, 2016. She was preceded in death by parents Shirley Sweat and Durward Peters, sister Marie Crisp, and brother John Sweat. Survivors include children Timothy Sellers, Heather Bonds and husband Christopher, Jeremy Johnson and wife Cassie, and Angel Burgin, grandchildren Darron, Ashton, Bryson, Charity, Jacob, Leland, Landon, Elizabeth, Paxton,...
James Eugene Sheppard
Nov 15, 2016
James “Jim” Eugene Sheppard, age 84, passed away Tuesday, November 15th, 2016 at Ben Atchley Veterans Home. Jim was of the Methodist Faith, loved to hunt, watch NASCAR and was a diehard Tennessee Vols fan. He was a veteran of the Korean War where he served with the 696th Ordinance Ammunition Company, Ammo Supply. He was preceded in death by...
Elmer Eugene "Gene" Major
Nov 14, 2016
Elmer Eugene “Gene” Major passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, November 14, 2016 at the age of 91. He was born October 21, 1925 in Knoxville. He was a member of Halls Primitive Baptist Church and Masonic Bright Hope Lodge #557 F.&A.M.. Gene was a graduate of Halls High School and a Halls Crossroads resident for many years....
Philip R. Crye
Nov 14, 2016
Philip R. Crye, of Knoxville, passed away November 14, 2016, five days before his 80th birthday, at Holston Health and Rehab Center. He was a member of Clapp’s Chapel United Methodist Church. He graduated from Central High School and attended the University of Tennessee, where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and the U.T. Marching Band. He...
Jean Hepler
Nov 14, 2016
Jean Hepler, age 72, passed away Monday, November 14, 2016. She was a life long active member of Atlantic Avenue Missionary Baptist Church, American Legion, VFW, DAV, and VVA and will be missed by many. She was a generous loving woman donating time and materials with handmade crochet and knit blankets, clothing, and stuffed animals to various charities and fundraiser...
Mattie Emmaline Cox
Nov 12, 2016
Mattie E. Cox went home to be with her Lord Saturday, November 12, 2016. She was a member of Inskip Baptist Church. She was in the Ruth Sunday School Class, Past President of West Adair Garden Club and a published writer of poetry. Mattie is preceded in death by her parents Carl and Josephine Merritt. Mattie is survived by her...
Shirley F. Smith
Nov 12, 2016
Shirley Faye Smith (Barr), age 75 of Knoxville passed away Saturday, November 12 at Physician's Regional Medical Center-Knoxville after a several years’ battle with dementia and Alzheimer's. She was born March 7, 1941 to Robert and Minnie Barr in the community of Lonsdale. She was a member of Oakwood United Methodist and a former member of Lonsdale United Methodist and...
Norma Paulette Warwick Gray
Nov 11, 2016
Norma Paulette Warwick Gray, age 74, of Andersonville, passed away November 11, 2016. She was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church. She was a loving and devoted mother. She is preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Macie Warwick; father and mother-in-law, Rev. Clyde and Geneva Gray; and son-in-law, Robert Irwin. She is survived by husband, Roy Gray;...
Glenn E. Lewis
Nov 11, 2016
Lewis, Glenn E. On November 11, 2016, Glenn went home to be with his Lord. He was a charter member of Fair Havens Baptist Church where he served as treasure for more than fifty years. Glenn was retired from Knox County, where most of his years were spent as a supervisor for the Highway Department. Glenn was a veteran of...
Joy Wright Dukes
Nov 9, 2016
Joy Wright (Meredith) Dukes, age 73, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016. She was a Christian mother, devoted to God and family. Her testimony was musical – at Straw Plains UMC she was the organist, pianist, and Choir director. She was a blessing to her family and friends and she will be deeply missed. Joy is preceded in death by...
William George Wilkison
Nov 7, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Shirley Diane Brown
Nov 4, 2016
A memorial service will be held at a later date at Piney Grove United Methodist Church, 6833 Pine Grove Road, Knoxville, TN 37914. Arrangements are under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
