Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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...
Imogene Sharp Dyer
Jan 2, 2015
Imogene Sharp Dyer, age 92, of Luttrell, passed peacefully to be with her Heavenly Father and family on January 2, 2015. She was born on April 10, 1922 to Theo and Leslie Sharp. She was a loving wife, mother, mamaw, and great-mamaw. She was a member of Hickory Valley Baptist Church. Waiting for her in Heaven were, parents; devoted husband,...
Vana Mae Overton
Jan 2, 2015
Vana Mae Overton, , age 95, of Powell passed away into the loving arms of Jesus Christ on January 2, 2015 at Tennova Hospice with family by her side. She was a member of The Church at Sterchi Hills, and a very loving and Christian wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother, but had suffered with dementia for several years. Preceded...
Robert Hawkins
Dec 31, 2014
Robert B. Hawkins Jr., 84, passed away Wednesday (December 31, 2014) at Fort Sanders Hospital in Knoxville, Tn after a brief illness. Born on March 5, 1930 in Kingsport, Tn. he was the son the late Robert Beecher Hawkins Sr. and Bertie Bowlin Hawkins. While in Kingsport, Robert worked several years at the Kingsport Press and retired from Harry Lane...
Mary Evelyn Cunningham
Dec 30, 2014
Mary Evelyn Cunningham, age 82, went to be with the Lord on December 30, 2014. She was a member of Robertsville Baptist Church. She was a loving caretaker to both her family and her animals. She was artistic and enjoyed being creative in many ways such as knitting, ceramics, cooking, and other crafts. Everyone knew her as “Mammaw” and her...
R.T. Rogers
Dec 30, 2014
RT Rogers- age 79, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord after a long and courageous battle with COPD. RT was a man of strong faith and wisdom, a devoted husband, father and papaw, and a treasure to all who loved him. Born June 22, 1935, RT served in the US Army and retired from Morristown Utility Systems. He...
Louise B. Russell
Dec 30, 2014
Louise B. Russell, age 74, of Powell went to be with the Lord on Tuesday December 30, 2014. She was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by parents Fred and Cora Cox; brother Gene Cox; sister Carolyn Sue Cox; daughter Sunday Sue Blankenship. Survived by husband Jerry T. Russell; son Ted E. Blankenship; brother Jerry and wife...
Charles William Cantrell
Dec 29, 2014
Charles William “Bill” Cantrell, age 61 of Knoxville, formerly of Clinton, TN passed away on Monday, December 29, 2014. He was retired from Lakeshore Mental Health Institution after 30 years of service. Mr. Cantrell was preceded in death by his parents, C.W. and Geraldine Cantrell. He is survived by his wife, Simone Cantrell; daughter, Brandi and son-in-law Johnny Strader; grandchildren,...
Yvonne P. Burch
Dec 29, 2014
Yvonne P. Burch, age 88, passed away December 29, 2014. Member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. She was a loving aunt who looked at her nieces and nephews as her children. Preceded in death by husbands, John E. Trotter (Korean War) and James M. Burch; parents, Floyd and Joyce Parks; sister, Carolyn Meridieth; and nephew, Bill Hughes. Survived by sisters,...
Donald Mcpherson
Dec 29, 2014
Donnie McPherson, age 55. Of Knoxville, passed away December 29, 2014. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by parents, Robert & Thelma McPherson and brothers, Charles Lee McPherson and Darrell Vaughn McPherson. Survivors: children: Josh, Nick, Jacob and Alyssa. Brothers & sisters: Bobby, Sharon, Ronnie, Rick, Dean and J.B. and several nieces, nephews and many friends. Memorial...
Forrest George St. Aubin
Dec 27, 2014
Forrest George St. Aubin, 78, retired owner of Beverly (Sunoco) Auto, Toledo, Ohio, died 27 December 2014 at The University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee. A life-long resident of Lucas County, Ohio, Forrie as known by friends and family, was born 10 March 1936, the son of George Madison St. Aubin & Lois (Gable) St. Aubin, in Toledo, Lucas...
Shirley Helen Weeks
Dec 26, 2014
Shirley Weeks, age 63, of Knoxville passed away December 26, 2014. She is survived by her daughter, Deana Vandergriff; grandchildren, Morgan & Wesley Vandergriff; brother, Jud & David Pinkerton; sister, Linda Sweet; and several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to her nurses and doctors at U.T. Hospital for their excellent care. Family and friends will meet at 1:45 pm Thursday...
Lois Jean Wilson
Dec 26, 2014
Lois Wilson of Powell, passed away Dec 26, 2014 at her home. She was a member of Towering Oaks Baptist Church in Greeneville, TN and currently attended Glenwood Baptist Church in Powell. Mrs. Wilson was a retiree of Magnavox. She was born April 2, 1927, a daughter of the late Falor and Nola Chandley. Her foster parents were the late...
Jewell Ray Sturgeon
Dec 25, 2014
Jewell Ray Sturgeon, age 68, passed away in the early hours of December 25, 2014, at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Texas Valley Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Sands Sturgeon and James E. Sturgeon, Sr.; sisters Pauline Sturgeon and Bernice Clark; and brothers Larry and Jimmy Sturgeon. He is...
Mary E. Cox
Dec 25, 2014
Mary E Cox, age 79, passed away December 25 2014. She was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers, and sisters. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Ralph H. Cox; son, Steve Cox; granddaughter, Krista R. Cox; along with several nieces and nephews....
Harvey William Warwick
Dec 23, 2014
Harvey William Warwick age 79 of Powell passed away December 23, 2014. He was preceded in death by, wife, Carole Warwick, parents, two brothers and a sister. Survivors include daughter, Sharon Hubbs son, Harvey Richard Warwick, three grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and sister, Beatrice McBee. The family will receive friends 5 to 7 pm Sunday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls....
Rex Norman Sumter
Dec 22, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
George Buckner Winters
Dec 22, 2014
Pastor George Buckner Winters, age 77 of Halls, passed away Monday, December 22, 2014. Founder of Alert Transmission and was the founding Pastor and member of New Testament Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, sister, and grandson, George Winters, III. Survived by wife of 58 years, Mary Sue Winters; children and spouses, Susie and Gary Napier, Debbie and David...
Margaret Aileen Gibson
Dec 21, 2014
Margaret Aileen Gibson- age 77, of Knoxville, passed away December 21, 2014. She was a member of Linden Avenue Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents W.T. and Beulah Pate; brother Royal Walter Pate Sr. Survived by children Scott and Ann Phillips and Robin Rush; 2 grandchildren; sister Zelma Rae Reynolds and husband J.B.; brother C.L. Pate and wife Wanda...
