Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Lynette Gene Shaw
Nov 21, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
John Pink Toppins
Nov 20, 2014
John P. Toppins, Jr. passed away November 20, 2014 at James H. Quillen VA Hospital in Johnson City. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army who served in the Vietnam War. Preceded in death by parents John Sr. and Bessie Toppins. Survived by children Aaron Toppins and wife Amy and Eric Toppins; grandchildren Nathan and Brandon Toppins; sisters Frances...
Gladys Mae Paul
Nov 20, 2014
Gladys Mae Hughes Paul, age 95, passed away November 20, 2014. She was a member of Church of God of Union Assembly. Preceded in death by parents James and Victoria Edmunds Hughes; husband Harvey Paul; sisters Ethel Jones, Daisy Eslinger and Lucille Eslinger; brothers Ponder Hughes, D.R. Hughes, Glenn Hughes and Ray Hughes. Survived by sisters-in-law Verna Hughes and Mamie...
Dossie "Dot" Tindell Rogers
Nov 20, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Barbara J. Russell
Nov 19, 2014
Barbara Jean Russell, age 73, of Knoxville went to be with her Lord and Savior November 18, 2014. Barbara truly loved reading. Her favorite novels were mystery and suspense. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, watching football, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her son, Steve Russell; daughter Rebekah Smith; brothers, Kenneth Maples and David Maples;...
Mossie Mae Russell
Nov 19, 2014
Mossie Mae Mayes Russell passed away November 19, 2014. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church and a loving wife to Rev. Irby Esco Russell for 72 years. She was a retired inspector for several Knoxville textile companies. She was preceded in death by husband Rev. Irby Russell, parents Vonnie and Hassie Mayes, son Arlin Mayes, brothers Ballard, Jim,...
Patrick Lynn Scarbrough
Nov 18, 2014
Patrick Lynn Scarbrough, age 46, went home to be with the Lord on November 18, 2014. He was a loving father, son, brother, grandson and nephew. He had a great love of camping and fishing. Preceded in death by grandfather, Clarence O. McCarty, Sr.; grandparents, Shirley and Arthur Paul, Sr.; uncles, Marc and Roger McCarty; nephew, Michael McCurry; and cousin,...
Donald “Donnie” Ray Roberts
Nov 18, 2014
Donald “Donnie” Ray Roberts, age 65, passed away November 18, 2014. Preceded in death by parents Samuel and Helen Roberts; one brother; two sisters. Survived by sisters Carolyn Adkins and Pat Martin; as well as several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet 1:45 PM, Saturday, at Ft. Sumter Community Cemetery for Graveside Service at 2:00 PM.
Wayne Thomas Pack
Nov 18, 2014
Wayne Thomas Pack, age 49, of West Knoxville, passed away November 18, 2014. He was a member of Northshore Baptist Church and graduate of Farragut High School. Preceded in death by father Thomas Eugene Pack; brother Gary Lee Pack; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Survived by mother Marion Pack; as well as uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Family and friends...
Sarah Renee Coffey
Nov 17, 2014
Sarah “Tina” Edgar-Ward-Coffey, age 46, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, November 17, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband Tilvis “Shot” Coffey; her father, Walter Miller; mother, Linda Miracle-Miller. She is survived by her sons, Darrell Doane, Curtis Ward; daughter, Amanda Edgar; daughter-in-laws, April Lyons, Amanda Harrell; grandchildren, Larrissa Doane, Darrell Doane Jr., Curtis Ward Jr.; her grandmothers...
Johnny Odell “Papaw” Boyd
Nov 17, 2014
Johnny Odell “Papaw” Boyd, age 50, went peacefully in his sleep November 17, 2014. He was preceded in death by father Franklin Boyd, mother Alma Painter Moyers, grandparents Rev. Paul and Edna Hayslip, and Bruce Boyd, and several other loved ones. Survivors include wife and best friend Deborah Pratt Boyd, sons David L. Boyd and Joseph D. Collins, daughter Crystal...
R.J. Majors
Nov 16, 2014
R. J. Majors, age 77 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014. He was a United States Army Veteran and retired car salesman. Preceded in death by parents, Herbert and Naomi Majors; brother, Donald Majors; sister, Barbara Beeler. Survived by sisters, Lillian Beeler and Kaye Cooke; nieces, Teresa Ritter and Marsha Hyde. The family will receive friends 5:00 –...
David Grandville Zachary
Nov 16, 2014
David Grandville Zachary, age 85, passed away 11-16-14. He was a member of Ailor Dale Baptist Church and retired from Tom’s Foods as a truck driver. He is preceded in death by: son & daughter-n-law, Davy & Sharon Zachary; son, Timothy Zachary. He is survived by: wife of 66 years, Lois Zachary; daughters, Jean Pedigo of SC, Arlene & Tony...
Michael Stephen Wallace
Nov 16, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Winifred "Winnie" Tindell Mynatt
Nov 15, 2014
Winifred “Winnie” Tindell Mynatt, age 98, of Halls, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Robert “Bob” Mynatt; sisters, Grace Bayless, Boonie Smith and Freda Mason; brothers Doug, Francis, Ted and Leslie Tindell. Survived by sister, Lela Foster. Family and friends will meet 9:45 am Tuesday at Ft....
Otho David Longmire
Nov 14, 2014
Otho David Longmire, age 88, of Knoxville, passed away 11/14/14. Member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City. His greatest passion other than his family was his lifelong love of automobiles, whether it was selling (for over 60 years), racing or showing antiques. He was a charter member of the Fountain City Masonic Lodge #757 F &AM, & a WW2...
Arthur Thomas Costello
Nov 14, 2014
Arthur Thomas Costello, age 90, passed away November 14, 2014. He was a member of St. Albert The Great Catholic Church and a veteran of World War II. Preceded in death by wife, Jeanne Minogue Costello and parents, Edward and Margaret Costello. Survived by daughters, Jeannette (Richard) Brantley, Louise (Bill) Greathouse and Mary Jones; son, John Costello; several grandchildren and...
Carolyn Wood
Nov 13, 2014
Carolyn Wood- age 71, of Knoxville, born Febuary 16, 1943 and passed away November 13, 2014. She was a member of Son-light Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents Elmer and Virgina Welch; brothers Elmer, Kenneth and Ronnie Welch. Survived by son Harvey Vandergriff; special grandson Chris Vandergiff and wife Brittney; grandson Eugene Vandergriff; great grandchildren Landon, Addison and Miracle;...
Judy A. Jinkins
Nov 12, 2014
Judy A. Jinkins went home to be with the Lord on November 12, 2014. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. She retired from Tennessee Technology Center in Knoxville as a Cosmetology instructor. She is preceded in death by her mother Jessie Lane; sister Wanda “Boots” Wilder; brother U.J. “Buddy” Lane and Eddie Lane. Survived by husband Melvin...
R.C. Clayton
Nov 11, 2014
R.C. Clayton, age 91, of Knoxville, passed away November 11, 2014. He was a U.S Army veteran of World War II. Preceded in death by parents, Ernest & Sula Clayton. Son, Charlie Clayton and grandson, Chad Raby. Survivors: wife, Ann M. Clayton. Daughters: Diane Clayton and husband, Ron Sheeley. Jane and husband Rodney Dunham and Judy and husband Dan Baird....
