Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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,...
Phillip Edward Clifton
Sep 17, 2016
Run Tuesday and Wednesday with pic Phillip Edward Clifton, age 60, went home to be with the Lord on September 17, 2016. Phil was of the Baptist faith and a member at Teamsters Local 519. Preceded in death by father, Roy Clifton and mother-in-law Juanita Sauceman. Survived by loving wife of 41 years Cathy; sons Danny (Kasi) and Kyle (Amy);...
Roy "Eddie" Mcmillan
Sep 17, 2016
Roy Edward “Eddie” McMillan, age 63, of Knoxville, TN went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 17th, 2016. He was a member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church for over 25 years and retired from Fort Sanders Medical Center after 41 years of service. He was preceded in death by parents, J. Roy and Mary...
Clarence Everett Steele
Sep 17, 2016
Clarence (Papaw Pinkey) Everett Steele Jr., born January 30, 1920 and passed peacefully surrounded by his family on September 17, 2016. He was a member of Alice Bell Baptist Church, Masters Masonic Lodge No. 244 F & A.M. and Arema Chapter Eastern Star. Clarence served in the Navy as an Aviation Electronic Technician in World War II. He was preceded...
Nicholas Zane Brown
Sep 16, 2016
Nicholas “Nick” Brown age 25 of Corryton passed away September 16, 2016. He was a member of Rutherford Memorial United Methodist church. He loved riding motorcycles, watching football, fishing, hunting, painting cars, and hanging out with his friends. He was a loving husband, father, son, and brother. Preceded in death by Grandpops Thomas Brown, Papaw Marv and grandmother Alta Strickland....
Rose Marie Mccaffery
Sep 15, 2016
Rose Marie McCaffery, age 90, of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Glen Ridge, New Jersey, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016. She served as Superintendent of schools in Glen Ridge New Jersey. Preceded in death by husband, Robert, Sr. and son, Robert, Jr. Rose is survived by son, Edward of Los Angeles; daughter, Jean of Knoxville, and four grandchildren. In lieu...
Billy Ray Gray
Sep 14, 2016
Billy Ray Gray, age 79, of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016. He was a member of Union Baptist Church, Maynardville Highway and retired from TDOT. Preceded in death by parents, Carlie V. Gray and Ada Hall Gray; sister, Helen Rutledge; brothers, C.V. (Lillie) Gray; and Robert Gray. Survived by wife, Velma Mynatt Gray; son Brian Gray; brothers, Jimmy...
Norma Boles Harmon
Sep 14, 2016
Norma Boles Harmon, age 76, of Knoxville passed away September 14, 2016. She was born March 27, 1940. She was preceded in death by her parents, Everett & Mary Boles; brothers, Roy and Donnie Boles’ daughter, Georgetta Renee Miller. Survivors include her daughter, Karen Graham; son-in-law Ronnie Miller; grandsons, Chris (Lee Ann) Miller and Chad (Crystal) Graham; great-grandchildren, Casey and...
Jonathan Lucas
Sep 13, 2016
Jonathan Lucas, age 36, went to be with the Lord on September 13, 2016. He was preceded in death by grandparents Alice and John Headrick and Al and Peggy Lucas. Survived by wife Renae Lucas; son Bailey Lucas; daughter Marissa Lucas; parents Guy and Becky Lucas; brother Stephen Lucas; mother-in-law Alma Mull; brother and sister-in-law Travis and Jen Clark; as...
Vannah Harmon Tune
Sep 13, 2016
Vannah Harmon Tune, age 101, passed away September 13, 2016. Family and friends will meet at 10:45am Monday at Ft. Sumter Community Cemetery for graveside service at 11am. Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Roberta Coward
Sep 12, 2016
Roberta Coward passed in her sleep September 12, 2016, being of the Primitive Baptist Faith. She was a loving caring wife, mother, and friend. Preceded in death by husband Luther Boling Coward, parents Rob and Beatrice Weaver, sister Christine Shultz and Bobby Joe Purdom. Survived by children Connie Ramsey, Robert “Buck” Coward, and Steve Coward, sister Betty Moore, 5 grandchildren,...
James Russell "Rusty" Goosie
Sep 11, 2016
James Russell “Rusty” Goosie, 32, met his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 11, 2016. He overcame and triumphed through many years of health issues to see his dream come true, to have a family and home of his own. He met his beloved spouse, Morgan Goosie, and they traveled the world together. Rome and Hawaii, where he married...
Evalee "Granny" Norman
Sep 11, 2016
Evalee “Granny” Norman, age 100, of Powell, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. The joy of her life was her children, grandchildren, and cooking. Preceded in death by her husband, Bill Norman; son, W.A. Norman; daughter-in-law, Susie Norman; parents, Cicero and Louise Roberts; four brothers; and six sisters. Survived by daughter-in-law, Vesta...
Karl "Punkin" Dodson
Sep 11, 2016
Karl E. “Punkin” Dodson, age 89, left his earthly body on Sunday, September 11, 2016. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He is retired from the City of Knoxville, with 34 years of service and also from APAC with 14 years of service. Mr. Dodson was an active member of Cumberland Baptist Church where he...
Minnie Buckner Ross
Sep 10, 2016
Minnie Jean (Buckner) Ross, age 83, of Powell, passed away on Saturday, September 10th, 2016. She was a member of the Evangelistic Center of Clinton, TN and was a loving and devoted homemaker who enjoyed cooking, entertaining, and spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Joe Thomas Ross, infant...
Jean Swicegood Hamby
Sep 9, 2016
Wilma Jean Swicegood Hamby, born in Crab Orchard, TN July 27, 1926, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 90 on September 9, 2016. She was a 43 year member of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Preceded in death by her parents William and Mae Swicegood of Harriman, Tennessee; sisters Iva Green of Jacksonville, Florida, Bernice Watson of Westel, Tennessee,...
Regina Jewel Hutcheson Merritt
Sep 7, 2016
Regina Jewel Hutcheson Merritt On the evening of September 7, 2016, Regina passed away at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee after suffering complications from an unknown lung disease. She was being comforted by her family at the time of her passing. Regina was 54 years old. Regina was born in Oliver Springs, Tennessee on April 3, 1962....
James "Donnie" Cameron
Sep 7, 2016
Lt. James “Donnie” Cameron (Ret.), age 76, of Knoxville, passed peacefully through the Gates of Heaven at his home on September 7, 2016. He was an active member and Sunday school teacher of Tekoa Baptist Church. He served on the Knoxville Police Department for 30 years before retiring. He enjoyed fishing, traveling and studying the bible. James has gone to...
