Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Ulyss "Pete" Mccoy
Feb 1, 2017
Ulyss “Pete” McCoy, age 75 of Andersonville, born October 12, 1941, passed away February 1, 2017 after a brief illness. He was a member of Byrams Fork Baptist Church but attended Hillvale Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. Preceded in death by son, David. Survived by wife of 55 years, Ann McCoy;...
Lavern "Vern" Lohman
Feb 1, 2017
Lavern “Vern” Lohman, age 86, of Knoxville, passed away on February 1, 2017. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Powell. He was born in Hamilton, Michigan to Edwin and Jennie Lohman on June 17, 1930. He joined the U.S. Army in 1951 during the Korean conflict and was stationed for 18 months with the 38th Ordnance M.M....
John Richard Mynatt
Jan 31, 2017
John Richard Mynatt, age 60, of Knoxville, passed away January 31, 2017. He was born May 20, 1956 in Hammond, Indiana. He was a graduate of Halls High School and went on to attend Hiwassee College on a baseball scholarship. He worked many years as an electrician until his retirement. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Ethel & Ross...
Neoma Georgia Jones
Jan 30, 2017
Neoma Georgia Jones, age 91, of Knoxville, passed away quietly on Monday, January 30th, 2017. She was born on April 6th, 1925 to the late Ellis and Flora Shuemaker. She was a long-time member of West Side Baptist Church, Member of Class # 15, The Mother’s Class, and held the position of Class # 15 secretary for many years. She...
Christina Lucille Riffey
Jan 30, 2017
Riffey, Christina Lucille, age 105, joined her loved ones in Heaven on Monday, January 30th, 2017. She was born September 26th, 1911, to the union of Naomi Cox Humphries and George Humphries, and was preceded in death by all 8 siblings. Also, preceding her in death was her husband of 46 years, David Dallas Riffey, Sr., along with her daughters...
Robert Chilton Wildsmith
Jan 27, 2017
Robert Chilton Wildsmith, 74, died unexpectedly on Jan. 27, 2017, at North Knoxville Medical Center. He was born March 1, 1942, in Montgomery, Ala., and graduated in 1960 from Frazier High School in Memphis. He was a 1968 graduate of the University of Tennessee Knoxville and was employed for 41 years by the Knoxville Utilities Board, retiring in 2005 as...
Lorene Allred Long
Jan 27, 2017
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, and I have kept the faith. Lorene Allred Long, our beloved Mom and Nanny, born on April 23, 1922, age 94, passed away on January 27, 2017. Lorene was the last living charter member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church where she still was a member at the time of...
Diane Sewell Hines
Jan 27, 2017
Diane Hines of Cleveland, TN, passed away quietly at a local healthcare facility. She was known to help those in need. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with family. She especially enjoyed when the house was full of her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her. She is preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and...
Gordon "Oly" Oland
Jan 27, 2017
Gordon “Oly” Oland, age 78, of Knoxville, passed away January 27, 2017. He was a member of Smoky Mountain Archers, Volunteer Rifle and Pistol Club, and a kids coach for archery and shotgun. He served in the United States Air Force and worked for the Department of Defense at NWC China Lake, CA and Parris Island MCRD, where he met...
Martha Louise Clapp
Jan 26, 2017
Martha Louise Clapp, age 87, of Corryton, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday morning, January 26, 2017. She was a long time member of Park City Presbyterian Church. Red and Martha celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary in November 2016. She was retired from Knox County Schools as secretary and bookkeeper at Gibbs Elementary School. Martha will always be remembered...
Alvin Leon Riggs
Jan 26, 2017
Alvin Leon Riggs, age 85, of Knoxville, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 26th, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was member of Black Oak Ridge Baptist Church, a veteran of the Korean Conflict, and worked for 26 years for Southern Dairies. He retired after 15 years from Avondale Dairies and was also an “unofficial”...
Mollie Louise Arnold
Jan 26, 2017
Mollie Louise Arnold, age 84, of Halls Crossroads, TN entered eternal glory with her Lord Jesus Christ at her home with her loved ones by her side. Mollie was a faithful Christian person, devoted wife, mother, memaw, and great memaw. For nearly 3 decades, she was a trust worthy employee and friend to Harold Boruff at Boruff Real Estate and...
John Arthur Barr
Jan 24, 2017
John "Buddy" Barr, age 69, of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, January 24th, 2017. He was a Fulton High School graduate, a United States Army Veteran, and retired from the I.B.E.W., Local760 after 30 years of service. Buddy was of the Presbyterian faith, a master woodworking craftsman, and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in...
Edward Marshall Lunsford
Jan 24, 2017
Edward Marshall Lunsford left this world Monday night in his home at the age of 76. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, and loving husband. He was a longtime employee of Levi’s Corporation and retired after 25 years as plant manager. He left behind his two daughters Rhonda Lunsford Southers , Minda Lunsford Woods-Their mother Sarah Lunsford Ausmus and two...
Roderick Finley Creigh
Jan 24, 2017
Creigh, Roderick Finley, age 86 of Powell died peacefully on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Rod’s loving family surrounded him during his journey. Rod retired from BWXT Y-12 in April 2005 after nearly 50 years. Rod retired from the U.S. Military, with 26 years of service. He was a proud Marine and served in the TN Army and Air National Guard’s...
James M. "Jim" Mccarter
Jan 24, 2017
James M. “Jim” McCarter, Sr., of Knoxville, died peacefully in his home after an extended battle with cancer. He will be remembered for his love, generosity, and service. He served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Clamagore (SS-343) and then served his community with the Knoxville Police Department, Knox County Public Defenders Community Law Office, and Knox...
Spencer Earl Robertson
Jan 23, 2017
Spencer Earl Robertson, age 40, of Knoxville went to be with his Heavenly Father and Eternal Home on Monday, January 23, 2017. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his grandparents E.E. and Willie Robertson, Lethan Hamlin and Dewey Stevens. He is survived by his beloved daughter Avery Caroline Robertson; mother Ina Robertson; father Phillip...
Randy Effler
Jan 22, 2017
Randy Effler Sr., age 62, of Knoxville, passed away January 22, 2017. Member of Valley Grove Baptist Church. He was employed at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church for many years and loved to fish and work in the garden. Preceded in death by parents, Maude and Leonard Effler and brother, David Effler. Survivors: wife, Debby Effler. Son and daughter-in-law, Randy and...
Imojene Anderson
Jan 22, 2017
ImoJene Anderson, age 86 of Knoxville, formerly of Johnson City, TN, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 22, 2017 after a long, courageous battle with Dementia. She served her country well as a devoted Registered Nurse for the V.A. Hospital until her retirement in 1995. She had a super witty personality and was a loving and caring...
