Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Jack Wheeler
Nov 4, 2016
Jack Wheeler, age 73, beloved father and loving husband, went to be with our Lord and Savior on November 4, 2016. Jack was a proud veteran of the US Army, serving during the Korean Conflict. Preceded in death by son, Jack Wheeler Jr.; parents, Daniel and Lorena Wheeler; and brother, Daniel “Buddy” Wheeler. Jack is survived by wife, Penny Seivers...
Delanor Leona Speeks
Nov 3, 2016
Delanor (Ezell) Speeks, age 82, moved on to her heavenly home on Thursday, November 3, 2016. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to all. For almost five years she modeled faith, grace and strength through her many challenges of a stroke and breast cancer. She was an active member of Callahan Road...
Robert Eugene Rockwell
Nov 3, 2016
Robert Eugene Rockwell, age 57, of Knoxville, passed away tragically on November 3rd, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Ann Grindstaff and father, Albert E. Rockwell, Sr. He is survived by his siblings, Albert Rockwell Jr., Douglas Rockwell, Christine Gass, Joann Jackson, and Vicki Smartt; beloved nieces, nephews and many other loved family members and friends....
Darlow Dean "Woody" Lawson
Nov 3, 2016
Darlow Dean “Woody” Lawson, age 73, of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a deacon at Hilltop Baptist Church since September, 1984. Preceded in death by parents, Paris and Thelma Lawson; brother, Doug; sisters, Joann and Nola. Survived by wife of 52 years, Carolyn Johnson Lawson; sons, Todd Lawson,...
Daniel Leroy White
Oct 29, 2016
Daniel LeRoy White Sr., age 80, passed away October 29, 2016. He was a Deacon at Atlantic Avenue Missionary Baptist Church. Daniel was a loving husband and father. He told everyone he met “get ready for Sunday school.” Preceded in death by wife, Edith Jane White; son, Fred A. White; granddaughter, Mellissa Pack; 5 great-grandchildren and 7 siblings. Survived by...
Starr Hutchison
Oct 29, 2016
Starr Hutchison, age 54, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 29, 2016. She was a member of Smithwood Baptist Church since 2001. She worked at DeRoyal Industries for 17 years. Starr lived for her family, especially enjoying being “Mamaw” to Mason. Preceded in death by parents, Sewell and Gencie Upton. Survived by husband, William Allen Hutchison;...
Linda F. Graves
Oct 28, 2016
Linda F. Graves, age 69, of Knoxville passed away October 28, 2016. She was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church, Mynatt Drive. She was preceded in death by parents Arthur F. and Edith J. Payne and brother Tony Payne. Survivors include husband John Graves. Daughters Angela Strozyk and husband Steven and Christy Gibson and husband Mark, grandchildren Matt, Sara, and...
L. Elizabeth Capps
Oct 27, 2016
L. Elizabeth Capps, born September 24, 1919, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 27, 2016. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church, Woodrow Drive, and a retired bookkeeper with Knoxville Boys Club. Preceded in death by husband, Rubin Capps. Survived by stepchildren Larry and wife, Jeana Capps, Fred Capps, Mike Capps, and Martha Benfield; 6...
Geneva P. Dyer
Oct 26, 2016
Geneva Dyer, age 74, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord October 26, 2016. She was a member of Glen Oak Baptist Church and attended Dutch Valley Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by daughter Rhonda Leeper; son Dennis Joe Powell; parents Jimmy and Hester Phillips; several siblings. Survived by husband Lloyd Dyer; children David Powell Sr., Karen...
Eula Bernice Stalsworth Hale
Oct 26, 2016
Eula Bernice Stalsworth Hale, age 84, of Knoxville passed away October 26, 2016. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by husband of 65 years Charles Kendall Hale; parents Thomas and Lucy Stalsworth; son Charles Hale Jr.; sisters Edith Holt and Faye Robinson; brothers Tommy, Danny, and Jimmy Stalsworth; granddaughter Yvonne King; 3 great-grandchildren; sons-in-law Gary Sharpe and...
Dennis Wayne Owen
Oct 26, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Dennis Wayne Owen
Oct 26, 2016
Dennis Wayne Owen, age 58, of Knoxville, Tennessee went to heaven on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia. He was a graduate of Halls High School and State Technical Institute of Knoxville and was an avid UT football and NASCAR racing fan. He was preceded in death by father and...
Carolyn S. Ledford
Oct 24, 2016
Carolyn S. Ledford, age 65, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord October 24, 2016. She was a volunteer at Kirkhill Church and gave back by collecting clothes for the homeless. She was preceded in death by parents Charles and Lela Bell, fiancé Bobby Womble, and four brothers. Survivors include son David Ledford and wife Christy, daughter Erica Ledford...
Robert G. Mayes
Oct 24, 2016
Robert G. Mayes, age 61, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, October 24, 2016 at Tennova Medical Center after a sudden illness. Bob was born August 19, 1955 in Brooklyn, NY to Leroy (Pete) and Marie Mayes. He was a retired newspaper editor and noted sports writer and was the recipient of numerous, coveted journalistic awards. His career at the Huntsville...
Angela Ruth "Angi" Richards
Oct 22, 2016
Angela Ruth (Angi) Richards, age 50, passed away at home on Saturday, October 22nd, 2016 with her loving husband, David by her side. She was of the Baptist faith. Angi is survived by and will forever be missed by her beloved husband, David and their adopted daughter, Madisyn. She is also survived by son, David Westbrook; daughters, Katie Westbrook (Zach),...
Edna Mae Dyer
Oct 22, 2016
Edna Mae Dyer, age 94, of Luttrell, TN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday evening, October 22, 2016. She was surrounded by her loving children, grandchildren, and family to whom she devoted her life and heart. She was a long-time faithful member of Emory Road Missionary Baptist Church in Corryton,TN. She retired from Hillcrest Nursing...
Peggy L. Branson
Oct 22, 2016
Sgt. Peggy L. Branson (Queen Bee), age 63, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, October 22, 2016. She lived in Knox County from her birth on February 18, 1953 until her death. She was a dedicated employee of the Knox County Sheriff’s Department for 28 years. Peggy’s love for animals, gardening, and flowers paled only in comparison to her...
Gerrell Albert Heard
Oct 20, 2016
Gerrell Albert Heard, age 82 of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Bishop Albert Heard and Dessie Heard; siblings, Carl and Bruce Heard, Mamie Heard Mays, Fern Heard Nolan, Odis Brumley and brother, James Heard who joined him in heaven October 24th, 2016. Survived by children, Anthony Bishop Heard and Denise, Lisa Heard Hickson...
Johnny Herbert Allen
Oct 20, 2016
It is in great sorrow that we announce the passing of our father Johnny Herbert Allen, age 75, of Knoxville, TN. He returned to his heavenly home on Thursday, October 20th, 2016. Johnny served in the United States Army. He was the husband of the late Kathleen Allen that passed away September 18th, 2016. Johnny loved his family with all...
Dorothy Hickman
Oct 19, 2016
Dorothy “Dot” Kesiling Hickman, 83 went to be with her Lord on October 19, 2016. Dot was born December 10, 1932. She loved everyone unconditionally and was loved by all. She is survived by sister Myrtle and brother-in-law Jim Carr; brother, Jerry and sister-in-law Brenda Keisling; nieces and nephews, her beloved Angie Montsinger, Gary Keisling, Rick and David Carr. Graveside...
