Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
David Alan Line
Sep 26, 2015
It is with deep grief and sadness, the family of David Alan Line announces his death. Alan departed this life on September 26, 2015 at the age of 42. He is survived by his wife Nicole Godwin Line and three children, Jaxon age 11 and twins Hattie and Kathryn age 7. Alan adored Nicole and his children and his world...
Paul Edward Pyle
Sep 26, 2015
Paul E. Pyle, age 83, of Knoxville, faithful servant of the Lord, went to his heavenly home on September 26th, 2015. He was a member of New Beverly Baptist Church. Paul was preceded in death by his father and mother Walter and Ruby Nell Pyle; sisters Bonita and Wanda; children Paul Jr., Deborah, and step-daughter Lee Ann Tallent. Survivors include...
Kyle Eugene Sowder
Sep 25, 2015
Kyle Eugene Sowder, age 91, of Knoxville passed away September 25th, 2015. He was a member of Central Baptist Church Fountain City. He retired from Oak Ridge with over 40 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret. He is survived by his daughter Kathy Sowder Bomar and his son Larry Sowder and his wife Christine;...
Donald Leroy Spears
Sep 25, 2015
Don L. Spears age 79, of Powell, passed away September 25th, 2015 at North Knoxville Medical Center. He was an avid fisherman and brick and block Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Ruby Spears and his brother Johnny Spears. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Katherine Spears; sons Donnie and his wife...
Larry Edgar Fielden
Sep 22, 2015
Larry E. Fielden, age 69, of Knoxville, passed away September 22, 2015. Preceded in death by parents Archie and Pearl Fielden, and sister Maimi Bell. He is survived by wife Debra Fielden, daughters Robin and Mark McCroskey, Micki and Chadwick McMurray, Kerri Allred (Tim Ward), Carol Allred, son Danny and Nancy Rigsbee, 9 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. Call of...
Timothy Shawn Lee Moore
Sep 21, 2015
Timothy S. Moore passed away September 21, 2015. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Susan Moore; siblings Jack, Joe, and David Moore. He is survived by his children James, Scott, and Stephen Moore; siblings Susan (Charles) Parton, Daniel (Kaye) Moore, Joyce Novak, and Dennis Moore; numerous nieces...
Willard E Farr
Sep 20, 2015
Willard E Farr, age 70, passed away at home on September 20, 2015. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and retired from the City of Knoxville after many years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Guss and Janie Farr; sisters, Bernice, Bitha Lou, and Hazel; brother, Willis B. Survived by children, Angela Carter and Christopher Farr;...
Thomas Edward Carden
Sep 20, 2015
Thomas Carden, age 68, passed away September 20, 2015. He admired his grandson and great-grandson, they were his life. He loved Corvettes, was a heavy equipment operator for 35 years and helped erect the Sunsphere. Preceded in death by parents Dorothy and Jess, brother Jack and son Ronnie. Survivors: loving and caring wife of 50 years, Irene. Grandson Brandon and...
William Gordon Moore
Sep 19, 2015
William G. Moore, Sr., age 87 of Knoxville went home to be with Lord September 19, 2015. He was of the Baptist Faith, World War II Veteran serving in the United States Army, enjoyed coaching football and little league baseball. Preceded in death by parents, Carless and Annie Moore, brother and sister-in-law, Forrest Lee and Jermae Moore. Survivors, loving wife...
Tammy Lynn Emitt
Sep 17, 2015
Tammy Lynn Simpson Emitt, age 50, of Knoxville, TN passed away September 17, 2015. She was of the Catholic faith. Tammy was a beloved mother who loved her daughter very much and she loved her little dog tiny. Tammy was a friend to everyone and had a wonderful sense of humor, finding the humor in most situations. Tammy’s mamaw Simpson...
William Tuck Buchanan
Sep 17, 2015
William Tuck Buchanan, born January 1, 1954 in Osaka, Japan peacefully passed away on September 17, 2015. Bill was the son of the late Walter Tuck and Susan Cecilia Mills Buchanan and son-in-law of the late Walt Green. Bill is survived by his wife, Kathy Green Buchanan; son and daughter-in-law, Willie and Emily Bihun Buchanan; daughter, Tiffany Perkins; grandson, Tuck...
Jo Ann Brady Gideon
Sep 17, 2015
Jo Ann Brady Gideon, age 76, passed away peacefully at 1:12 am September 17, 2015 at home with her family. She was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband Fred Gideon; parents Joe C. and Imogene Brady; sister Martha Brady Tuck; and brother Kyle Brady. Survived by son and daughter-in-law Joey and Sheila Gideon; brothers...
Ronald "Ronnie" Weaver
Sep 16, 2015
Ronnie Weaver, age 67 of Heiskell passed away suddenly at his home on September 16, 2015. He was a member of New Pleasant Gap Baptist Church. He was a member of Local Union #50 Carpenters Union and Loyal Order of Moose #1560 and a former member of F.O.E. Ronnie was an avid craftsman in woodworking. He was preceded in death...
Nick Taylor Mccollum
Sep 16, 2015
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Donnie Lee Grindstaff
Sep 13, 2015
Donnie Lee Grindstaff of Knoxville passed away September 13, 2015. He will be missed by many. He is survived by two sister sisters Elma and Denise; son Tim Grindstaff (Crystal); grandchildren Seth Grindstaff, Alyssia, and Josh Goddard. Family will receive friends 6-8pm Thursday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel. Family and friends will meet 10:45am Friday at Greenwood Cemetery...
Aline Morris Stiner
Sep 11, 2015
Aline Morris Stiner age 84 of Knoxville passed away Friday September 11, 2015 at NHC Knoxville after an extended illness. She was a lifelong active member of Sharon Baptist Church, a devoted Wife, Mother and homemaker who will be greatly missed by family and friends She was a comforter, an encourager and along with her beloved husband a frequent visitor...
Betty Bowman Tolliver
Sep 10, 2015
Betty Bowman Tolliver, born September 6, 1932, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015. Survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Shirley Tolliver, Douglas Tolliver, David Tolliver, Randy and Donna Tolliver, and Troy and Norma Tolliver; daughters and son-in-law, Katie Beets and Carla and Roger Cox; “bunches of” grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her joy in life was being a mother. Over the...
Shirley Ann Phillips
Sep 10, 2015
Shirley A. Phillips, age 79 of the Karns community passed away September 10, 2015. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church. She worked in the nursery at Grace Baptist for over 59 years and enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by parents Lois and T.R. Schropshier and inlaws Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Phillips. She is...
Kathryn Glover Mixon
Sep 9, 2015
Kathryn Glover Mixon, age 88, passed away September 9, 2015. She was born May 11, 1927 to parents, Alpheus and Minnie Glover. Kay and her surviving husband, Ben were married and lived in the Jacksonville, Florida area for 70 years. They recently moved to Elmcroft Senior Living in Halls Crossroads, Knoxville, Tennessee. Preceded in death by parents; three brothers; a...
Louise Pinner Kosier
Sep 9, 2015
Kosier Louise Pinner, age 93, of Knoxville, passed away September 9, 2015 she was a member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church for 58 years. She was a Sunday school teacher who started at the age of 14 and taught up until a few years ago. She retired from Standard Knitting Mill after 47 years of employment. She was preceded...
