Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
James W. Flanagin
Oct 3, 2016
James W. Flanagin, age 88, of Knoxville, passed away October 3, 2016. He was a Veteran of the US Marines and dedicated 25 years to the Knoxville Fire Department and 20 years to the John Beretta Tile Company. He was preceded in death by wife Doris T. Flanagin, son George Edward Flanagin, and sisters Marian Thompson, Evelyn Thompson and Ellen...
Irene Luebertha Childress
Oct 2, 2016
Irene L. Childress, age 96, of Marbledale, TN, passed away on Sunday, October 2nd, 2016. She was preceded in death by husband Rev. Curtis Jackson Childress, children, Jimmy and Alma Childress, parents, William and Susie Burkhart, siblings, Leona, Leasa, Thelma, and Gladys, daughter-in-law Patricia Childress, and several sisters. She is survived by sons, Jack Childress, and wife Charlotte, Kenneth Childress,...
Richard F. Nelson
Oct 1, 2016
Richard F. Nelson, age 81, of Knoxville, passed away October 1, 2016. He was preceded in death by John Henry & Dorothy Nelson. He is survived by wife, Karyn Nelson; daughter, Kimberly Schinkel; stepdaughter, Whitney Escobedo; grandsons, Nathan Schinkel and Cisco Escobedo; granddaughters, Amanda Schinkel and Chloe Escobedo; sisters, Patricia Grant, Joyce Sheppard, and Nancy Nelson. He will be missed...
Russell Preston White
Sep 30, 2016
Russell Preston White, age 87, of Powell, died September 30, 2016 at Tennova Residential Hospice. He was born February 26, 1929 in Cleveland, Ohio. Russ attended both the University of Kentucky and the University of Tennessee. He retired from Rohn & Haas after 35 years in 1992. Russ was preceded in death by his parents, William Preston White and Janet...
Jaxon Dakota Best
Sep 28, 2016
JAXON “DAKOTA” BEST, Age 15, was called to his heavenly home on September 28, 2016, and left a hole here as big as his heart. This bright young man came into this world on September 6, 2001, with wonder and a great imagination. Often the quietest kid present, he charmed all he met with dark, kind eyes that smiled and...
Lloyd Daniel Thompson
Sep 28, 2016
Lloyd Daniel Thompson, age 56, of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, September 28th, 2016. He was preceded in death by parents, William and Sybil Thompson. He is survived by Brother Carlus Thompson, and wife Judy; Half-brother Lucky Thompson. Nieces Jennifer Shores, Melissa Allen and husband Robert, Laura Inman and husband Greg, Carolyn Baumgardner and husband Edgar, Karen Thompson. Nephews, Carlus...
Ralph Eugene Koontz
Sep 28, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Jean Alley-Reed
Sep 28, 2016
Jean Alley-Reed, 89, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on Wednesdsay September 28, 2016. She was a life-long member of Mascot Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband of 60 years Bill Reed; parents Marshall and Bessie Alley; sisters Lillian Thurman, Ruth Pack, Louise Fawer, and Clara Whitson. Survived by daughters Linda and husband Leon Karnes, Pat and...
Bobbie F. Johnson Hayes
Sep 27, 2016
Bobbie F. Johnson Hayes, age 77, of Knoxville passed away September 27, 2016 at 8:15 am. She was preceded in death by Ralph Hayes, and parents Arthur and Beulah Johnson. Survivors include sons Roger Hayes, James Hayes and wife Kathy, and Chuck Hayes and wife April, daughters Lisa Hayes and Amy Hayes, 2 brothers, 4 sisters, ten grandchildren, and eleven...
Gail Chitwood Blair
Sep 27, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Gail C. Blair, 79, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 with her beloved son by her side. She was a fireplug of independence, a fierce businesswoman, meticulous, generous, and devoted to her family and friends. As a nature lover, she hiked the Smokies, hunted wildflowers and waterfalls, loved the beach, the...
Mary "Alyce" Moore
Sep 27, 2016
Mary “Alyce” Moore, age 82, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord September 27, 2016. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church and was a retired lab director with IT Corporation. She was preceded in death by beloved son Danny Ray Moore, parents Frank and Jeanette Raby, and sisters Sarah Lumpkin and Wilma Raby. Survivors include husband of...
Sonja Gerava Hall
Sep 27, 2016
Sonja Gerava Hall, age 80, of Knoxville, TN, was called to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, September 27th, 2016. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Hall, father Boyd Cardwell, mother Mossie Wolfenbarger Cardwell, sons, Tommy Sutton, Benny Tipton, and Barry Tipton, sisters, Dot Wilson,...
Barbara Sue Worley
Sep 26, 2016
Barbara Sue Worley, age 61, passed away September 26, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, William Harvey and Lo Edith Wilson; brother, Gene Wilson; sister, Patricia Wilson; and nephew, Ronnie Lee Rudd. Survived by sons, Daniel Worley and wife Michelle, and Dustin Worley; grandchildren, Brie-Anna, Dillon and Devin Worley; siblings, Jerry Wilson, Wilma Wynn, Hazel Burnett, Michael Wilson and Rebecca...
Michael Edward Burnette
Sep 25, 2016
Michael Edward Burnette, age 63, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord September 25, 2016. He was a member of Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church and a loving father and grandfather. His daughter and two grandchildren were the light of his life. He was preceded in death by father Mayford Burnette, mother Mary Lou Burnette, and brother David Burnette....
Kevin R. Eckhoff
Sep 23, 2016
Kevin Eckhoff, age 56, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 23, 2016 in Knoxville, TN. He was born July 31, 1960 in Queens, NY to his loving parents, Anne Marie Eckhoff (pre-deceased) and Daniel Eckhoff. He is survived by his adoring daughter Taylor Danielle Eckhoff and fiancé Christopher Smith; father Daniel Eckhoff; sister and brother-in-law Karen and Tom Ledesma; sister...
Cathy Diane Vandagriff
Sep 22, 2016
Cathy Vandagriff, age 50, of Knoxville passed away September 22, 2016 after a courageous 30 year battle with rheumatoid arthritis. She was a member of Unity Missionary Baptist Church. Cathy was preceded in death by her parents, Jewell & Wendell Vandagriff. She is survived by several cousins, friends and loved ones. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to...
Ina June Hubbard
Sep 21, 2016
Ina June Hubbard, Sunrise, June 27, 1929, Sunset, September 21, 2016. In a bittersweet moment, another angel has found her wings. Ina June Hubbard, age 87, left this world peacefully, Wednesday at 7:30 am. She will be reunited with her husband, Lloyd Hubbard, Jr.; parents, John B. Moore and Esteva Moore; sister, Joyce Allen; brothers, Charles Moore and Larry Moore....
Albert Sanders Hurst
Sep 18, 2016
Albert Sanders “Tomato Man” Hurst, age 92, of Knoxville, passed peacefully on Sunday, September 18th, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Albert was a lifelong active member of Black Oak Ridge Baptist Church, a United States Navy Veteran who served honorably in World War II, and owned and operated Hurst Meat Processing for over 35 years. He was preceded in...
Kathleen S. Allen
Sep 18, 2016
It is in great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Kathleen Sampson Allen, age 73, of Knoxville, TN, returned to her heavenly home on Sunday, September 18, 2016. She was the wife of Johnny Allen. They shared 50 years together. Kathy loved her family with all her heart and looked forward to every moment spent with them....
Michael Gilliam Story
Sep 18, 2016
Michael G. Story, age 70, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Naomi Story, and an infant brother. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Katie and Jonathan Beeler; granddaughter, Reece Beeler; brother and sister-in-law, Jay and Lillian Story; sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Al Williams; ex-wife,...
