Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Betty Louise Dalton Cook
Dec 15, 2014
Betty Louise Dalton Cook, age 92, of Knoxville passed away December 15, 2014. She was a loving mother, grandmother and matriarch of her entire family. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harve Arthur Dalton; and second husband, George E. Cook; daughter, Carol McGill; parents, Tom and Rhoda Julian; siblings, Bessie Beckham, Beulah Oakes, Jayne Rice, Reed Julian,...
Linda Lou Bailey
Dec 15, 2014
Linda Bailey, age 59 of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on Monday December 15, 2014. She was a member of Outreach Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband Bobby Bailey, Parents; George and Imogene Elliott, Survived by; Sons Wesley Ward (Cindy), William Bailey, Sisters; Tammy Parker and Monica Haufe, Grandchildren, Katie and Wesley Ward, Allie and Jordan...
James Theodore Butler
Dec 14, 2014
Ted (Cowboy) Butler, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014. A memorial service will be held at Union Baptist Church Saturday December 27, 2014 at 2pm.
Breanna Inez King
Dec 12, 2014
Breanna Inez King (Bre-Bre), age 5, born November 27, 2009, received her angel wings on December 12, 2014. In her 5 years here on earth she touched so many lives. Through all her daily struggles she always had a smile. She will always be our “miracle baby”. Bre-Bre is survived by her mother Elisha King, sister Charish Johansen, grandparents Floyd...
Mary Nell Gann
Dec 12, 2014
Mary Nell Thompson Dickerson Gann, age 72, of Beverly Park Place, danced into the arms of Jesus on December 12, 2014. Mary Nell had battled Multiple Schlerosis with dignity, humor, and grace since her diagnosis in 1996. Mary Nell was preceded in death by parents, Dan & Bessie Thompson. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Tracy & Todd...
Allen Scott Mcmurry
Dec 12, 2014
Allen Scott McMurry- age 34, went to be with our Lord on December 12, 2014. Preceded in death by grandfather Fred Allen McMurry Sr. and grandmother JoAnn Wright. Scott leaves behind daughter Skylar McMurry; son Evan McMurry; grandmother Wanda McMurry; grandfather Carl Caughorn; mother Tamara Welch and husband Jerry; father Allen McMurry and wife Renee; sister Tiffany Collins; brother-in-law Michael...
James E. Parton
Dec 9, 2014
James E. Parton, age 69 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, William Walter and Margaret Louis Parton; sisters, Linda Kay Parton, Priscilla Sue Julian, Carolyn Yvonne Eubanks, and Helen Joyce Bright. Survived by wife, Alice Parton; sons, James Edward Parton, Jr. (Mary Ann), Timothy Scott Parton (Andrea); daughter,...
Lewis Nelson Horner
Dec 9, 2014
Lewis Nelson Horner, age 95, of Knoxville, passed away December 9, 2014. He was a member and deacon at First Baptist Church and a retired engineer with Alcoa Aluminum Company. He was a Mason for 69 years belonging to Bright Hope Lodge #775 and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. He was preceded in death by parents...
Ronald Maxwell Graham
Dec 8, 2014
Ronald Maxwell Graham, age 84 of Heiskell, went home to his Heavenly Father on Monday, December 8, 2014 while surrounded by his family. Ronald was a long time member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. He was retired from KUB and the University of Tennessee and former member of the Army Reserve. Preceded in death by daughter, Sandra Truitt; parents, Harvey...
Sarah Cameron Henderson
Dec 7, 2014
Sarah Cameron Henderson, age 92, of the Karns Community, died peacefully at home on Sunday, Dec 7, 2014. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church. For most of her adult life, she was a Sunday school teacher, most recently for the Hope Class at Grace Baptist Church. She was retired from Mead School Products. She was preceded in death...
Ronald Loran Bayless
Dec 7, 2014
Ret. Chief Petty Officer Bayless, Ronald Loran – age 78, of Powell, passed away Sunday, December 07, 2014. Ron was born on October 20, 1936 in Knoxville, TN to Oscar L. and Carrie (Householder) Bayless. He was a graduate of Rule High School, class of 1954. He proudly served 22 years in the United States Navy. During his service he...
Gertrude Reneau Walker
Dec 7, 2014
Walker, Gertrude Reneau passed away Sunday, December 7, 2014 at Tennova Residential Hospice. Gertrude retired from KCDC. She cherished her church family at Norwood Baptist Church. She is celebrating Christmas with her savior and family members that preceded her in death. Those family members include her parents George W. Reneau and Rose Baker Reneau and her husband, Robert P. Walker....
Cynthia Jeanette Gregory
Dec 7, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Ruth Wright Mouron Dunn
Dec 7, 2014
Ruth Wright Mouron Dunn, passed away December 7, 2014. She was a member of Smithwood Baptist Church. Ruth was preceded in death by husband Harold Dunn, parents Alfred and Fanny Mouron, brother Alfred Mouron Jr., and sister Matilda Foust. She is survived by daughter Carol Kirkland and husband Jack, sister Betty Lane and husband Marvin, grandson Harold Rouse and wife...
Betty Louise Dowden
Dec 6, 2014
Betty Louise Dowden, age 85, of Halls passed away from this life peacefully after a long battle with kidney disease on Saturday, December 6, 2014. She was born November 15, 1929 in Harlan, Kentucky. She is retired from University of Tennessee Hospital, where she served as a nurse for 30 years and helped establish the University’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit....
Joe W. Flatt
Dec 6, 2014
Joe W. Flatt, Jr., age 77 passed away, after a lingering illness, on Saturday, December 6th, 2014 at his residence. He was a Rule High School graduate, Class of 1956, veteran of United States Army, a mason with the Burlington Masonic Lodge. He spent 50 years career in the Beauty Supply and Sales and recently retired from A.D.T. Security. Preceded...
Jackie Winniford Monroe
Dec 6, 2014
Jackie W. Monroe Sr., age 60, passed away unexpectedly December 6, 2014. Preceded in death by parents Bruce and Naomi Miller Monroe; grandparents Winniford and Bertie Huskey; sister Judy Monroe; brother Ricky Monroe. Survived by Jackie W. Monroe Jr.; sisters Susan and husband Jim Steiner, Connie and husband David Debuty, Sheila and Randy Cook; brothers David and wife Watheda Monroe,...
Jeanne Marie Orzechowski
Dec 5, 2014
Jeanne Marie Orzechowski, age 76, passed away December 5, 2014 after a long illness. Jeanne was an influential member of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal for 35 years. She deeply loved her Catholic faith, was a daily communicant and was involved in many church ministries, most notably RCIA and Serra Club. She was also a strong advocate for the unborn and...
Billy Ray Hemphill
Dec 4, 2014
Billy Ray Hemphill, age 70, of Halls, passed away at home on December 4, 2014. He was a member of Emory Valley Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by parents Cora and John Hemphill as well as 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Survivors include wife of 46 years Linda Hemphill, children Becky Stafford and husband Norman of Knoxville, TN,...
John Arthur Savage
Dec 4, 2014
John Arthur Savage, born April 10, 1951 passed away December 4, 2014. Johnny graduated from Central High School and earned his degree from the University of Tennessee. He currently worked at Old Ben Franklin Motors in Oak Ridge, where he had many friends. Preceded in death by parents, Albert and Thelma Savage; sister and brother-in-law, Gail and Lynn Musgrave. Survived...
