Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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...
Beulah Vee Sanders Harrison Dax
Sep 6, 2016
Beulah Vee Sanders Harrison Dax, born February 9, 1931, went to her heavenly home Tuesday, September 6, 2016. She was a longtime member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husbands, Luther Clifton Harrison and Joseph Dax; grandson, Kelvin Cooke; parents, Clarence and Margaret Sanders; and three sisters. Survived by daughters, Glenda and Gary Cooke, Connie and Jackie Ridenour,...
Jean "Mammaw" Wishart
Sep 6, 2016
Jean “Mammaw” Wishart, age 92 of Knoxville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 6, 2016. She was a member of Alice Bell Baptist Church since 1948. She was a woman loved by everyone she came in contact with. She was a devoted wife for 68 and a half years, loving mother to her sons and a...
Beula Yates Minga
Sep 5, 2016
Beula Yates Minga, age 93, born July 13, 1923 in Pardee, VA, passed away peacefully September 5, 2016 at Westmoreland Health and Rehab with her loving family by her side. She was married to the late Alva Yates for 35 years and the late Burton Minga for 12 years. Beula was a faithful member, for many years, of Knoxville Primitive...
Helen A. Wrinkle
Sep 4, 2016
Helen A. Wrinkle, age 74, of Knoxville went to be with Jesus on September 4, 2016. She was a long time member of Sunlight Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father and mother James “Truckie” and Juanita Myers, Sr.; father and mother-in-law Bob and Willie Wrinkle; brother-in-law Jackie Wrinkle; and sister-in-law Alma Taliaferro. Survived by husband of 57 years Robert...
Bobbye Dykes Wilson
Sep 4, 2016
Bobbye Dykes Wilson, age 88, of Knoxville passed away September 4, 2016. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by parents Carl and Edith Cruze and granddaughter Zoey Madison Wilson. Survived by husband of 67 years Gaylon Wilson; sons Jack and Cindy Wilson, David Wilson, Bob Wilson, Bryan and Mary Beth Wilson, and Mark and Michelle Wilson; 13...
Ronald Francis Parker
Sep 3, 2016
Ronald Francis Parker, age 66, of Corryton went to be with the Lord on September 3, 2016. He was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father Jess Parker; mother Martha Parker; siblings Anabelle Jones, Barbara Thomas, Betty Parker, Troy Parker, Tom Parker, Glenn Parker, Nile Parker, Edd Parker and Howard Parker. Survived by sons Joey...
Eddie "Donald" King
Sep 3, 2016
Donald King, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on September 3, 2016. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include mother Ruby King, special friend Cissy Hall, son Donnie King, daughter Christy Covington, 2 grandchildren, and sisters Peggy Seavers and Patsy Bradley. A memorial service will be held 4pm Sunday at Glen Oak Baptist Church with Pastor Bob...
David R. Manning
Sep 2, 2016
David R. Manning, age 57, of Powell passed away on September 2, 2016, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was an over-the-road trucker for over 30 years and an avid Harley Davidson rider. David was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church and a member of Volunteer Thunder HOG out of Knoxville Harley Davidson. He is preceded in...
Martin "Skip" Urso
Sep 1, 2016
Martin “Skip” Urso, age 69, of Knoxville, formerly of Pompano Beach, Florida passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 1, 2016. He served as a combat Marine during Vietnam and was a recipient of the Bronze Star. Preceded in death by parents, Henry and Pearl Urso; brother, Butch Urso. Survived by daughters, Lori (Paul) Urso and Shawn Anderson; son, Mark Anderson;...
Susan Renee Boggs
Sep 1, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Charlie J. Chesney
Aug 29, 2016
Rev. Charlie J. Chesney, age 76, of Knoxville passed away August 29, 2016. He was a member of Texas Valley Baptist Church. He was former pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church and Unity Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and proud veteran of the US Army. Preceded in death by parents Clyde and Purlia Chesney; sisters Betty...
Nora Mae Mcmillan
Aug 29, 2016
Nora Mae McMillan, age 85, of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, August 29th, 2016 at Williamsburg Villas. She was a member of Branville Baptist Church. She is survived by niece, Penny Clevenger, nephew, Johnny Roberts, special friends, Dennis and Jo Anna Burkhart, and friends at Williamsburg Villas. She was preceded in death by husband, Charles Buddy McMillan and son, Tommy...
Delores "Dee" Ann Jeffers
Aug 29, 2016
Delores “Dee” Ann Jeffers, age 47, of Sharps Chapel, went to her heavenly home unexpectedly on August 29, 2016. She was born at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, Tennessee on December 21, 1968. Delores was a loving mother, sister, and friend who enjoyed being outdoors. Anything from fishing, camping, and sitting by the fire in the company of her...
Wilgus M. Staley
Aug 28, 2016
Wilgus M. Staley, age 87, of Corryton, passed away on Sunday, August 28th, 2016. He was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church, a Korean War veteran, and retired from Standard Knitting Mill after 37 years of service as a Maintenance Technician. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Frances Staley, son, Mike Staley, and wife Susan, granddaughter,...
Arthur Wayne Kirby
Aug 28, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
