Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Billy Joe Viles
Mar 26, 2015
Billy Joe Viles age 68 of Knoxville passed away March 26, 2015. He was a graduate of Fulton High School and served proudly in the U.S. Army in Okinawa, Japan. He is preceded in death by father Thomas Elmer Viles and mother Bessie Irene DeMarcus Viles. Survived by sisters and brothers Tommie Viles Land, Charles Viles, Roger Viles, David Viles,...
Brenda Kay Lumbert
Mar 25, 2015
Brenda Kay Lumbert, age 64 of Heiskell, went to be with Jesus on March 25, 2015 surrounded by family. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by grandmother, Stella Broome; father-in-law, Gene Lumbert; sister-in-law, Teresa Clark. Survived by husband of 29 years, John Lumbert; mother-in-law, Elizabeth Lumbert; daughters, Kelly and Mike Flatford, Tisha Gilbert; grandchildren, Derek and Kaitlyn...
Connie Sue Moore
Mar 25, 2015
Connie Sue Moore, age 64, of Knoxville, Tennessee went to be with her Heavenly Father on March 25th, 2015. She is preceded in death by her father Cleo Todd, nephew Chris Etherton, and two brothers. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years Robert Moore, mother Naomi Todd, daughters and sons-in-law Amy & Oscar “Shorty” Loy, Sonya &...
Billy J. Manis
Mar 24, 2015
Billy J. Manis, age 88, died March 24, 2015 in Knoxville, TN after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He worked for many years as a paper towel supervisor at the Volunteer Blind Industries in Morristown TN until his retirement in 2004 due to the start of illness. He was the last surviving son of Clifford and Belle Manis of Lexington...
Mary Affenito Giammarino
Mar 22, 2015
Mary Carmen Affenito Giammarino, age 94 of Knoxville, formerly from Brooklyn, New York, went home to Heaven on March 22, 2015. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and attended Sacred Heart Church. Preceded in death by husband of 64 years, Anthony T. Giammarino; parents, Eugene and Florence Affenito and an infant son. Survived by daughter, Barbara and Carl...
Howard "David" Beard
Mar 21, 2015
Howard David Beard, age 66, went to be with the Lord March 21, 2015. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and was a wonderful and caring man to all who knew him. He was a Veteran of the US Army and a former employee of John Schaad and Sons Lumber Company where he worked for over 38 years....
Eunice Esther Hall
Mar 21, 2015
Eunice Esther White Hall age 95 of Corryton passed away March 21, 2015 at home with her family by her side. She was a faithful member of Clear Springs Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. Preceded in death by husband of 57 years James Carson Hall, parents Rosa Ann and James Rosen White, brothers Hobart and...
Sadie Leeann Crowley
Mar 20, 2015
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Nellie Gladys Sutherland
Mar 20, 2015
Nellie Gladys Sutherland- age 102, passed away at home Friday March 20, 2015. She was born in Claiborne County, Tennessee to Melvinie and Tilman Sweet. She was one of 15 siblings. She is preceded in death by her husband Loren N. Sutherland. Together they had 7 children, 2 passing away at birth. She was saved at an early age and...
Joseph Billie (Bill) Catlett
Mar 19, 2015
Joseph Billie (Bill) Catlett, age 78 of Knoxville, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, March 19, 2015. He was born on August 7, 1936 in Sevier County to Joe L. and Judy Catlett. Bill retired from Martin Marietta (Y-12 Plant) after 30 years of employment. He was presently owner and operator of J. B. Catlett Heating and Air....
William Ernest Peak
Mar 19, 2015
William Ernest “Billy” Peak, age 61, passed away March 19, 2015. He was of the Baptist Faith. He served as a member of the Sherriff’s Department, worked at Sumter Brothers Battery and was later owner of South East Battery. He loved his dog, Trigger, NASCAR, fishing, camping, building birdhouses, and all of nature. Billy was loved by all who knew...
Phyllis Louise Redden
Mar 18, 2015
Phyllis L. Redden, age 72, went home to be with the Lord on March 18, 2015. She was of the Baptist faith. Phyllis served on the Fountain City Ballpark Commission and as Head of Umpires. She was a dedicated volunteer at Central High School and provided loving care for many children throughout the years. The family would like to thank...
Thomas Joseph Wood
Mar 16, 2015
Thomas (Tom) Joseph Wood, 83, passed away March 16, 2015. For decades he was a servant and member of Central Baptist Church, Fountain City. He shall be deeply missed by his Sunday School Class. He proudly served his country as a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Tom was a barber in Ft. City for 47 years. Countless thousands will remember...
Ennis Jane Jones
Mar 16, 2015
Jones, Ennis Armitage – age 95, of Knoxville, went to her eternal home Monday, March 16, 2015. She was a member of Teoka Baptist Church for many years. She is preceded in death by husband, Kenneth Jones; daughter, Jannie Marie Jones; parents, Annie and Sherman Armitage; brothers, Henry, Herman and James Armitage; sister, Beatraice Armitage Officer; and son-in-law, Lee Nichols....
William Edmond Bratcher
Mar 13, 2015
William Edmond Bratcher, age 68, of Halls born January 21, 1947, passed away March 13, 2015. He retired from Talladega Speedway as a regional supervisor. He is preceded in death by parents Edmond and Margaret Bratcher; sister Minnie Oaks; brother Raymond Tucker. Survived by wife of 33 years, Sandra L. Bratcher; children John W. Bratcher and wife Martina, Kellie Goodwin...
J.C. Flatford
Mar 13, 2015
J.C. Flatford II- age 55, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2015. Preceded in death by father J.C. Flatford; daughters Brianna Darryl Flatford and Brittani Ann Flatford. Survived by Sherissa Flatford; children Brandy Flatford and Aaron Piehl, Samantha and Chris Wilson, J.C. Flatford III, Sean and Amye Flatford, Katie Ghesquire, Tori Brummette, and Austin Flatford; 10 grandchildren; mother...
Annette Rathbone
Mar 12, 2015
Annette Rathbone passed away March 12, 2015 at Tennova North Medical Center after a brief illness of acute leukemia. She was of the Baptist faith and very devoted to her family. Annette enjoyed being active in the Knoxville Squares. She had retired from the K-25 plant in Oak Ridge, TN after 30 years of service and worked part time at...
Benjamin Thomas Shockley
Mar 11, 2015
Benjamin Thomas Shockley, age 64, of Corryton, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Ben was a gentle, godly man who loved the Lord and his family and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was a veteran of the US Army, stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. He was employed by...
Lena Grace Albright Edmondson
Mar 10, 2015
Edmondson, Lena Grace Albright, age 87 of Halls Crossroads, born April 1, 1927, passed away on March 10, 2015. She was a long time member of Sharon Baptist Church. She performed many acts of kindness (fried chicken) and helped care for others in the community. Fondly remembered for her home cooking and resourcefulness in raising four boys. She was preceded...
Ida Roberts Skelton
Mar 9, 2015
Ida Roberts Skelton was born a little over 103 years ago in Wears Valley in Sevier County on December 19, 1911. Her parents were James Mark and Eliza Lawson Roberts. She lived most of her life in the Knoxville area, moving to Chattanooga to be near her daughter in 1998. She passed away Monday, March 9 in a Chattanooga nursing...
