Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Wanda Lee Wright Caldwell
Jan 14, 2015
Wanda Lee Wright Caldwell, age 68, of Knoxville, joined her Heavenly family on Wednesday, January 14th at University of Tennessee Medical Center. Wanda was a devoted mother and grandmother. One of her favorite things to do was spend time with her children and grandchildren who were her pride and joy. She was also the previous owner of Granny’s Kitchen/Restaurant in...
Carl E. Curtis
Jan 14, 2015
Carl E. Curtis, age 78, passed away January 14, 2015 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He especially loved his three great-grandchildren. He was a graduate of Central High School, a licensed surveyor, and owner of Curtis Construction Company. He was a member of Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church in...
Mary Bernice Kitts
Jan 13, 2015
Mary Bernice Kitts, age 61, born on September 7, 1953 passed away on January 13, 2015. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church. She worked in education most of her career. She loved singing and was with the Tennessee Valley Barn Dance Singers in the 70’s. She sung country and gospel. She was the daughter of the late Arnold...
Roger Dale Kidd
Jan 12, 2015
Roger Dale Kidd, age 53, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord Monday January 12, 2015 surrounded by his family after a brave battle with cancer. He was a member of Belmont Heights Baptist Church and a graduate of Central High School. He retired from Travis Air Force Base in California after 21 years of service with the 60...
Geneva E. Mcmahan Rudder
Jan 12, 2015
Geneva E. McMahan Rudder, born May 8th 1927, of Jefferson City, passed away January 12, 2015. Geneva was a resident of Jefferson City Health and Rehab in Jefferson City, Tennessee and was a member of Valley View Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband Will E. Rudder; parents William Julius and Ezalee Clabough McMahan. Geneva is survived by...
Vernon "Pop" Popejoy
Jan 11, 2015
Vernon E. “Pop” Popejoy, Sr., age 91, of Knoxville, passed away January 11, 2015. He was veteran of WWII and a retired Knoxville firefighter. “Pop” was known as a man who would do absolutely anything for anybody in need. Survivors include sons Vernon Popejoy, Jr and wife Tammy, Thomas Scott Popejoy and wife Mary of Iowa, Steven Craig Popejoy, and...
David Michael Matthews
Jan 10, 2015
David Michael Matthews, age 64, of Powell, retired 1st Sargent in the U.S. Army, lost his battle on earth but won his reward in heaven on January 10, 2015. He was employed by Fox Toyota in Clinton. Preceded in death by parents, Frank & Irene Matthews and brother & sister-in-law, Jim & Barbara Matthews. Survived by: wife, Mary H. Matthews....
Ronnie Lynn Green
Jan 9, 2015
Ronnie Lynn Green, age 62, of Knoxville, passed away January 9, 2015. Graduate of Young High School, received his B.S. from the University of Tennessee and his Masters from Union College in Kentucky. He taught 34 years at Union County High School and was an avid fan of U.T. sports. Preceded in death by parents, Ules & Alma Green. Survivors:...
Kenneth Lee Evans
Jan 9, 2015
Kenneth L. Evans, age 57, of Knoxville, passed away January 9, 2015. Survivors: friend, Donna Maimone. 3 children and 2 sisters: Darlene & Kim. Family & friends will meet at Blue Springs Cemetery, Sharps Chapel at 1:45pm Wednesday for graveside service at 2pm. The family will receive friends 6-8pm Tuesday at Mynatt Funeral Home, Halls Chapel.
Joan Floyd Suneson
Jan 9, 2015
Joan Floyd Suneson, age 92, of Knoxville (Fountain City) passed away after a brief illness at Beverly Park Place. Joan was born February 5, 1922 to the late Harry and Elsie Floyd and was proceeded in death by her older brother, Jack. She has gone to heaven not only to be with her Heavenly Father and family, but will also...
Franklin Dewey Wyrick
Jan 7, 2015
Franklin D. Wyrick, age 70 of Corryton, was called home to be with the Lord January 7, 2015, at UT Hospital. He worked as an auto body mechanic and was an avid outdoorsman with a love of hunting, fishing, and four wheeling. He is preceded in death by his father Verlin “Jim” Wyrick and mother Alta Mae Wyrick; brothers Verlin...
Thelma Jean Jordan
Jan 6, 2015
Thelma Jordan, age 82, of Knoxville passed away Tuesday January 6 at Beverly Park Place. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church of Corryton. She was preceded in death by parents Lissie and Enoch Jordan, husband Roger Jordan, and granddaughter Jessica Carr. Survivors include daughters Debbie Kitts, Sheila Bacon and husband Joe, Cindy Carr and Missi Daniel and husband...
Warren Clyde Acuff
Jan 6, 2015
Warren C. Acuff, age 86, passed away January 6, 2015. He was a member of Higher Ground Baptist Church. He was a Veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II and was a father and mentor to all. Survived by daughter, Mary Frances Underwood and many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral service 7:00 pm Friday at Mynatt...
Betty Hodge Tucker
Jan 6, 2015
Betty Hodge Tucker, age 86 of Knoxville, born March 14, 1928 in Middlesboro, Kentucky passed away peacefully January 6, 2015. A retiree of the Knox County School System as a library aide, she was a longtime church organist, a member of the American Guild of Organists, and a member of the Eastern Star. She will be remembered as a loving...
Elizabeth Ann Blisard
Jan 5, 2015
Elizabeth Ann Blisard went home to be with the Lord January 5, 2015. She was a member of and pianist at Victory Baptist Church. Preceded in death by, father Harlan Livingston; parents, Oscar and Pauline Blisard; brother, Danny Hood. Survivors, daughters, Polly (Norbet) Roper and Amy (Steffan) Dunbar; grandchildren, Savannah and Ireland Dunbar; brother, Timmy Livingston and sister, Mary Hunt....
Tony Stanley Spradling
Jan 5, 2015
Tony Stanley Spradling, was born September 16, 1947, and went to his heavenly home January 5, 2015. Tony served in the U. S. Army, Company A, 4th/47th, 9th Infantry Division 1967-68. Tony’s hobbies included working on his home and farm, hunting, fishing, attending reunions of the 9th Infantry Division/Mobile Riverine Force. He was happiest when surrounded with his family, friends...
James T. Shell
Jan 5, 2015
James T. Shell, age 80 of Powell, passed away January 5, 2014. He attended Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He worked 25 years in the insurance business with Home Beneficial Life Insurance Company. He was an avid walleye fisherman and loved to restore antique tractors. Preceded in death by parents, W. T. and Marie Shell and brother, William L. Shell....
William Ronald Kelley
Jan 4, 2015
William Ronald Kelley, age 86, passed away at home, Sunday January 4, 2015 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with heart disease. He was a member of Sharpsville Methodist Church. He served in the Navy during WWII and was honorably discharged December 12, 1947, taught English and American History in Flat River Missouri, worked in the Aerospace...
Oliver Lawrence "Larry" Zimmerman
Jan 4, 2015
Larry Zimmerman, age 71, of Knoxville, passed away on January 4, 2015. He was a retired electrical engineer from Alstom Corporation and attended Fountain City United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by parents O. Lawrence and Muriel Zimmerman. Survivors include wife Cherys Zimmerman; daughter Dani Kennedy and husband Matt; sisters Joyce Cirignano and Annette Mangan and husband Thomas;...
William Howard Trusley
Jan 2, 2015
Bill H. Trusley, 61, of Knoxville, Tenn., passed away suddenly the evening of Friday, Jan. 2, 2015. He was preceded in death by parents Bill and Ruth Trusley. He is survived by his wife, Diane Trusley; daughter, Tara Trusley Fox; brother, Kenny Trusley; and son, Michael Trusley; and countless other friends and family whose lives he touched. A retiree of...
