Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Elmer Thomas Staley
Feb 19, 2017
Elmer Staley, age 80, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by parents Worrie and Delphia (Camper) Staley; 7 brothers; 3 sisters. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Imogene (Thompson) Staley; son David and wife Loretta; granddaughter, Leticicia McQueen and husband Keith; great-granddaughters Madison, Marina,...
Lertia "Nickie" M. Schaad
Feb 19, 2017
Lertia "Nickie" M. Clark Schaad of Halls Crossroads, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, February 19, 2017. She was a member of Old Pleasant Gap Baptist Church, and a graduate of Halls High School Class of 1953. She retired from Standard Knitting Mills. Preceded in death by husband, John Schaad; special friend, Harold Lyninger; parents, Dail Clark and...
Juanita Petree
Feb 17, 2017
Juanita Petree, of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, February 17th, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She attended Alder Springs Baptist Church and retired from Home Federal Bank. She was preceded in death by first husband, Virgil Petree, parents Charlie and Mary Southerland, and brother Swan Southerland. She is survived by husband Clark Marshall, daughter Mary Ann (Bob) Hill of...
Joyce Pritchett
Feb 17, 2017
Joyce Pritchett, age 67, of Knoxville, slipped away peacefully Friday, February 17, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, Terry Pritchett; father, Carl Seymour; sister, Debbie Smart. Survived by daughter, Lyndsey Savage and husband Adam; mother, Opal Seymour; Mimi’s pride and joy, a granddaughter, Macie Savage; sisters, Elaine Wood and Virginia Broyles; several cousins, nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers,...
Geraldine "Geri" Collins
Feb 16, 2017
Geraldine (Geri) Collins, age 83, of Knoxville, went home to be with her Lord on February 16, 2017 passing away peacefully. She was born in Mount Zion, Kentucky. Her gift of laughter and quick wit will be missed by everyone who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl Collins; son Darrell Collins; parents Ollie and Della...
Hazel Ruth (Wolfenbarger) Ridenour
Feb 16, 2017
Hazel Ruth Wolfenbarger Ridenour, age 84, of Knoxville, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on February 16, 2017. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Delilah; parents, Henry & Stella Wolfenbarger; sisters, Bobbie, Margaret, and Marie; brothers, David, J.C., Pat, and Vaughn. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Horace Ridenour, Jr., sons, Ricky...
Paul Eugene Weaver
Feb 16, 2017
Paul Eugene Weaver, Sr., 94 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2017 surrounded by his loving family and friends. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He also worked for William S. Trimble Overhead Door Company for over 25 years. He loved camping, fishing, hunting, trips to Cherokee, NC,...
Clyde "Rip" Van Winkle
Feb 15, 2017
Clyde “Rip” Van Winkle, Jr., age 71, of Maryville, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, February 15th, 2017. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Clyde was a United States Army Veteran and served in the Vietnam War. He worked for the Knoxville police Department from 1969 to 1974. Clyde went back to the Army for a...
Sam Wiley Blair
Feb 15, 2017
Sam W. Blair, Jr., age 54 of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Tennova Residential Hospice after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was preceded in death his father, Sam W. Blair, Sr. and grandmother W. Marie Johnson. Survivors include his devoted wife Tracy Blair; mother and step-father, Carolyn and John Leake; brothers, Thomas Blair and Ricky Blair;...
Carl Maephord Smith
Feb 15, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Judy Johnson
Feb 15, 2017
JUDY M. JOHNSON 72 of the Cundiff Community of Adair Co. KY passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 7:19 PM at her home after a brief illness. She was born April 30, 1944 in Pocahontas, Virginia the daughter of the late Bernard Armstrong and Ruth M. Royal Judy was preceded in death by her beloved husband David W. Johnson....
Pauline "Polly" Baker
Feb 14, 2017
Pauline “Polly” A. Baker, age 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 14th, 2017 at Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab. Polly was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church and was retired from Millers Department Store. After retirement, she was a member of the St. Mary’s Hospital Adult Auxiliary Volunteer Program for many years. She was a past board...
Susannah Marie Wolf
Feb 14, 2017
Susannah Marie Wolf, age 49, joined family members in Heaven on February 14th, 2017. Daughter of Robert and Barbara Wolf, she was a graduate of Central High and was near completion of her Associate degree at Roane State College. All who knew her will remember her bright smile, infectious laugh, giving spirit, and fierce loyalty to family and friends. Her...
Betty Davis Lakin
Feb 14, 2017
Betty Davis Lakin, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, February 14th, 2017, at Pigeon Forge Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of Rutherford Memorial United Methodist Church in Corryton and a member of the Eastern Star, Corryton Chapter #337. Betty was always most comfortable in her role as a mother. Whether it be as a “Lunch Lady” at...
Ella Mae "Pat" Cameron
Feb 14, 2017
Ella Mae "Pat" Cameron, age 79, passed away peacefully at Tennova Hospice on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. She was a member of Tekoa Baptist Church. As a devout Christian woman she served the church in many positions over the years. She was a devoted wife who loved her church and her family and served them faithfully during her lifetime. She...
Harold David Large
Feb 12, 2017
Harold David Large, age 79, of Knoxville, passed away February 12, 2017. He was born on August 15, 1937 to Emmalee and Henry Large. He was a master plumber for over 50 years. Harold accepted the Lord and was Baptized in the spirit. Preceded in death by his parents and his wife and “Angel” of over 50 years Hazel Jane...
William Thomas Winters
Feb 11, 2017
Winters, William T., 80, went to be with his Lord, on Saturday February 11, 2017. He served faithfully pastoring churches in North Carolina and Tennessee. He was a member of Graveston Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Cordie Winters. Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Marcella; several cousins; sister-in-law, Viona Blanson; special friend, Roy...
Pamela Denise Gervais
Feb 11, 2017
Pamela Denise Gervais, age 35, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 11th, 2017. She is preceded in death by father Gary Gervais and grandfather Dalmas O’dell Denny. Pamela is survived by husband, Brandon Cooper, infant son Mason Cooper, mother Linda (Steve) Copeland, brother Ben (Lauren) Gervais, grandmother Martha Louise Denny and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. A special...
Brenda Sue Lawson
Feb 11, 2017
Brenda Sue Lawson age 69 of Fountain City passed away February 11, 2017. She was of the Baptist Faith. Preceded in death by parents Wilburn and Mae Lawson and sister Betty Jones. Survivors: longtime companion Bill McMillan, brother Dennis Lawson, sister Rebecca Davis, brother James Allen Lawson and sister Vonda Kay Medly. Celebration of Life service 7pm Wednesday, Mynatt Funeral...
Simon Lafate West
Feb 11, 2017
Simon Lafate West (Daee), age 85, of Powell and formerly Tazewell, was born January 30, 1932 and passed away February 11, 2017. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Preceded in death by beloved parents Claude and Addy West; daughter Debbie West; sisters Nora Lee Llewellyn, Lou Setzer and Zelma West; brothers Frank, Joe Bruce, Ernest and Claude...
