Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
David H. Litz
Aug 9, 2015
David H. Litz, age 70 of Halls, passed away peacefully after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was a retired electrical engineer and Vietnam War Veteran. Preceded in death by parents, Harold and Daisy Litz. Survived by wife, Dustin Litz; daughter, Erin (Brennan) Jacques; granddaughter, Karsyn Jacques; sisters, Virginia (Jerry) Miller, and Margaret Frazier; nephews, Steven Miller, Justin and...
Gary Helms
Aug 9, 2015
Gary Everett Helms, age 67, of Lenoir City passed away August 9, 2015. He was a Corpsman in The United States Navy and a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a huge fan of The U.T. Vols Football and once held the World Record for Striped Bass and was a Plumber and Steam Pipe Fitter. Preceded in death by,...
Ted Alan Hensley
Aug 8, 2015
Ted Alan Hensley, age 56, left us on Saturday, August 8, 2015 due to complications from Multiple Sclerosis to join our recently departed cousin, Mark Chitwood, and grandparents, Nila & D.L. Chitwood and Bernice & John H. Hensley Sr. He fought a courageous battle for many years. His friends and co-workers loved Ted throughout his life. His unique humor turned...
Lisa Carringer Atkins
Aug 7, 2015
Lisa Carringer Atkins, age 53, left for Glory Land on August 7, 2015, after a very courageous 2 year battle with cancer. Her spunk and spirit during this fight were great inspirations to her friends and family. She was preceded in death by her two wonderful fathers, Harry Alexander Carringer, Jr. and Bobby Ralph Noah; grandparents, Felix and Berenice Walerysiak,...
Alma Cummings Holbert
Aug 7, 2015
Alma Cummings Holbert, age 92, of Knoxville, passed away August 7, 2015. Member of Elm Street Baptist Church. Preceded in death by, husband, Gene Holbert; parents, Phillip and Beulah Cummings; siblings, Jim Cummings, Tommy Cummings, Reba Kelly, Ed “Smokey” Cummings, Clifford Cummings, Roy “Shorty” Cummings and Geneva “Lolly” Lampkin. Survivors, daughters and sons-in-law, Jewell and Melvin Maness and Terry and...
Mack Richard Braden
Aug 6, 2015
Mack Richard Braden passed away peacefully on August 6, 2015. Born on September 4, 1919 in the Braden community in Union County. Preceded in death by parents Fred and Barbara Braden; brothers Obie, Brice, Milton and Arvel and sisters Lavenia Pierce and Betty Braden. Survived by his wife of 70 years, Oleva Maddox Braden; children Sandra Braden Jelf (Samuel), Michael...
Ashley Brooke Maier
Aug 6, 2015
Ashley Brooke Maier, age 26 of Sevierville, went to be with the Lord on August 6th, 2015. She was preceded in death by her grandmother Judy Patterson. She is survived by her daughter Scarlett Maier; parents Angela Blevins and Aaron Bowman; grandfather Jerry Patterson; grandparents Tom and Rebecca Cox; brothers Donovan Montgomery and David Sadler; and sister Layla Bowman. Special...
Donald Ray Westlund
Aug 3, 2015
Donald Ray Westlund, aged 63 years, bravely battled liver disease, with God's help, for over 8 months until August 3, 2015 when his battle ended. He was born in Ishpeming, Michigan. He had resided in Knoxville for over 35 years where he was a member of Fifth Avenue Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 30...
Jackie L. Cole
Aug 2, 2015
Jackie L. Cole, age 61, of Knoxville, passed away August 2, 2015 from a lingering illness. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by parents Charlie and Evelyn Cole. Survivors include children Dewey Lee Cole, Kimberly Diane Cole, and William Cole, four grandchildren, brothers Charles and Kenny Cole, special brother Donnie Sands, sisters Josie Sands and...
Edna Tudor
Aug 2, 2015
Edna Tudor, age 74, passed away August 2, 2015. She was born on Febuary 1, 1941 and was a member of Macadonia Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, watching the Waltons and Little House on the Prairie and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents Isaac and Mamie Anderson; brother Bill Anderson; and sister...
Walter Ray Staley
Jul 31, 2015
Walter Ray Staley, age 56 of Luttrell, passed away Friday July 31, 2015 suddenly of a massive heart attack. Ray was preceded in death by his parents Rufus Walter Staley and Lillis Ann Staley. Survivors include his sons Jason and Aaron; daughter-in-law Tanesia; grandsons Bryce, Brandon, Alden, and Connor; brother and sister-in-law Mark and Diane Staley; brother Johnny Staley; sister...
Minnie Lee Henson
Jul 30, 2015
Minnie Lee Henson, age 91, passed away July 30, 2015. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church of Halls. Minnie was a selfless and caring woman who loved her family, cherished her friends, and above all else served the Lord. She was preceded in death by husband Manley C. Henson, Jr.; brothers Bill Perry, Roy Perry, Raymond Perry; sister...
Lillian Lucille Baker
Jul 28, 2015
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Amy Elizabeth Whaley
Jul 28, 2015
Amy Elizabeth Whaley age 25, passed away July 28, 2015 at Fort Sanders Medical Center. While her life was short, she took every opportunity to live. She enjoyed traveling, being with family, her pets, and exploring East Tennessee. She was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her grandfather Garey McCarty and her great grandparents. She is...
Joseph Scott Strunk
Jul 27, 2015
Joseph Scott “Joe” Strunk age 62 of Fountain City, passed away July 27, 2015. Member of First Baptist Church of Fountain City. He was a Glazier for 36 years in Knoxville. Preceded in death by parents, Norma Jean and Carl Strunk, sister, Donna Jean Strunk, mother and father-in-law, Fannie and Harold Thompson, brothers-in-law, Bob Daniel, Bernard Cross and Gary Chitwood....
Kevin Lee Porter
Jul 22, 2015
In loving memory of Kevin (Lee) Porter, who went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father Robert Porter and Aunt Virginia Boruff. He is survived by mother Shirley Kurz; wife Angel Porter; children Justin Porter, Shawn Porter, Savannah Russell, and Steven Russell; grandchildren Kayla Porter and Landon Porter; sister Debra...
Genevieve "Jenny" Rector Massey
Jul 20, 2015
Genevieve “Jenny” Rector Massey, age 76, passed away Monday, July 20, 2015. She was a member of Dante Church of God. Preceded in death by parents John C. and Ethel Rector and husband Earl Massey. Survived by son John Massey and wife Angie; grandchildren Ross Massey and Stephanie Newcomb; great-grandchildren, Isaiah, Kaitlynn, and Izabella; brothers, Jay Rector and wife Barbara,...
Ricky Lynn Akin
Jul 19, 2015
Ricky Lynn Akin, age 55, passed away July 19, 2015. He served 15 years in the Army. Preceded in death by father Leroy Akin; grandparents Zora Yoder Rollins, Walter Lee Yoder, Ida Mae Akin and Raymond Akin; grandfather Clarence Rollins. Survived by mother Nancy Sue Yoder Akin Gambrel and step-father Don Gambrel; wife Carol Akin; stepchildren Joshua and Erica Ryan,...
Helen Louise Holder
Jul 19, 2015
Helen Louise (Chessher) Holder, age 88, passed away July 19, 2015 at 5:28am at home after a lingering illness. Helen was a longtime member of West Lonsdale Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents Myrtle and Walter Chessher; sisters Muriel, Odell, and Lou; brother Claude Chessher. Survived by loving husband of 70 years Ralph Holder. Helen was Ralph’s best friend...
