Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Elton O. Shultz
Jun 17, 2016
Elton O. Shultz, age 40, of Knoxville, passed away June 17, 2016. He was preceded in death by aunt, Kimberly Dunsmore, and beloved dog, Forrest. Survivors include his mother, Donna Shultz Montgomery, and her husband Chris; sister, Christen Kiser; nephew, Cort Kiser; grandfather, Conard Shultz, and his wife, Marie; grandmother, Mary Shultz; and special friends, Kevin Douglass, Timmy Underwood, and...
Larry Mcbee
Jun 15, 2016
Larry McBee, age 67, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by wife, Inez Williams McBee; brother, Kyle McBee; and parents. Survived by daughter, Regina McBee; brothers, Coy and JD; sisters, Loraine and Venida; “brother”, Rodney; and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral service 8:00 pm Sunday...
Victoria Ann Kelly
Jun 14, 2016
Kelly, Victoria Ann Cook, born May 31st, 1942 in Hickory, NC, departed from this life at her home in Crossville, TN on June 14th, 2016. Living mainly in Fountain City, she is an alumnus of Fulton High School and Knoxville Business College. Vickie played her violin in Carnegie Hall with the Knoxville All City Orchestra. She went on to a...
Shirley Trusley
Jun 14, 2016
Shirley Ruth Householder Trusley ; born on November 11, 1930 went home to her Lord on June 14, 2016. Preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Jack, grandson Rance Trusley, parents Luke and Dorothy Wilson Householder, brothers Bill and Bud Householder and sister Irene Copeland. Survived by her sons Brent and his wife Jana, and Randy and his...
Vesta "Mae" Hoffner Coppock
Jun 13, 2016
Vesta “Mae” Hoffner Coppock, age 94, passed away June 13, 2016 and is dancing in Heaven now. She was a member of Rutherford Memorial United Methodist Church. Vesta’s family and church were a very important part of her life. She was preceded in death by her first husband Walter B. Hoffner, parents C.D. and Nellie Carey, brothers C.D. and Walter...
Katherine L. Mccarter Spears
Jun 12, 2016
Katherine L. Spears, age 77 of Powell, TN passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016. She was born October 10, 1938 in Knoxville and married Don. L. Spears on October 11, 1954. Kat was a devoted and loving wife, mother and caregiver to many special cats and dogs. Preceded in death by, husband, Don L. Spears, mother Geneva and step-father Clyde...
Helen "Shorty" Severs
Jun 11, 2016
Helen “Shorty” Severs, age 55, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord June 11, 2016. She was a member of The Western Heights Baptist Center. She was preceded in death by husband Darrell Severs, parents Odis and Elizabeth Moore, sister Sharon Wilson, brothers Tommy and Clarence Moore, and son-in-law Brad Coffey. Survivors include daughters Melissa Coffey and husband Josh,...
Michael Lee "Mikey" Mcmillan
Jun 10, 2016
Michael Lee “Mikey” McMillan, age 52, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 10th, 2016. Mikey was a very giving and kind hearted man who was a devoted and loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. He was a member of Heavenly View Missionary Baptist Church, an avid golfer, loved hunting Morel mushrooms, and enjoyed...
Clarence Leon Lakin
Jun 9, 2016
Clarence Leon Lakin, age 92, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Pigeon Forge Care and Rehabilitation Center. During his long life of nurturing his family and making many friends along the way, he spent his working years crossing the country in his eighteen-wheel rigs. He especially enjoyed taking many of us with him on these special trips. Clarence served...
Amy Lynn Johnson Jones
Jun 9, 2016
Amy Johnson Jones, 53, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Tennova Residential Hospice in Halls. She was a member of Covenant Community Church. Amy was a kind and loving lady and enjoyed spending time with her grandson, Raleigh, and her two pugs, Buddy and Bear. Amy retired from Comcast where she worked as a Marketing Coordinator for 28 years....
Glen Phelps
Jun 8, 2016
Glen Phelps, age 81, passed away June 8, 2016. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. The family will receive friends from 5pm-8pm Sunday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. Family and friends will meet at Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery Monday at 10:45am for an 11am interment.
Carol Jean Yow Stratton
Jun 8, 2016
Carol Yow Heitkamp Stratton, age 73, of Powell, TN, formerly of Greensboro and Reidsville, NC, passed away June 8, 2016. She was of the Baptist Faith. Carol graduated from Alamance High School and Guilford College and retired from Dillard Paper Company. She was preceded in death by parents Cletus William, Sr. and Epsie Myrtle Yow, sister Betty Yow Reynolds, first...
Stacey Dean Sandefur
Jun 7, 2016
Stacey D. Sandefur, age 47, passed away June 7, 2016. She was a jolly person with a huge heart. She gave herself and her time to anyone who needed her. She was a loyal and kind friend who never had a bad word to say about anyone. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. Preceded in death by...
Rowena Moyers
Jun 6, 2016
Rowena “Rennie” Moyers 76, of Halls Crossroads went to be with Jesus June 6, 2016. Preceded in death by husband Blane Moyers. Survived by son, Marvin Moyers; daughter Mickie Waller; daughter-in-law Ann Moyers; grandchildren Steven Moyers, Tyler, Taylor, and Lydia Waller; 2 great-grandchildren Emily and Witton Moyers; sisters, Norma Jean Floyd, Glenda Hill, and Mary Henderson; brothers, Kyle and Ronnie...
Roy William Ellison
Jun 5, 2016
Roy William Ellison, age 100, of Knoxville, passed away June 5, 2016. He was born February 5, 1916, in Union County, Tennessee and was of the Primitive Baptist Faith. Preceded in death by wife, Margie Ellison; parents, Bert and Minta Ellison; and brothers, Johnnie and Theodore Ellison. Survived by daughter, Lavetta (Stuart) Hanlein; son, Leon (Carol) Ellison; grandchildren, Candy (Tim)...
Donald Wayne Young
Jun 5, 2016
Donald Wayne Young, unwavering servant of the Lord, went with Jesus to his heavenly home on June 5, 2016. He retired from Martin Marietta and was a member of Dutch Valley Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents Rufus and Mary Young; 3 sisters and 1 brother. Survived by wife and best friend of 19 years, Betty Young; children Jason...
Edna Ellis Holbert
Jun 5, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Karen Renea (Sharpe) Craig
Jun 5, 2016
Karen Renea (Sharpe) Craig, age 47, passed away rejoicing (Philippians 4:4) on June 5, 2016. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Powell where she served as a Life Group leader for 8 years and was an original board member of First Baptist Academy. She was a devoted wife and mother, and loved ministering to others. Preceded in...
Donnie Ray Conner
Jun 4, 2016
Donnie Ray Conner, age 61, went to be with the Lord June 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by parents Edward and Jewell Conner. Survivors include son Scotty Long and wife Mary, grandchildren Larissa and Isaac Long, one sister, and four brothers. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Tuesday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel with funeral...
Marie Davis Lay
Jun 3, 2016
Marie Davis Lay, age 96, of Corryton, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, June 3rd, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born and raised in the Blackfox Community in Union County, Tennessee and was a lifelong member of Fairview Baptist Church. Mrs. Lay was preceded in death by husband, Woodrow Lay, infant son, Kenneth Lay,...
