Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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...
Carolyn June Sherrod
Mar 8, 2015
Carolyn June Sherrod age 56 of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord March 8, 2015 at her home. Beloved wife, mother and sister. Preceded in death by, husband, David Sherrod and son, Michael Welch. Survivors, daughter Angela Welch, Carolyn’s companion, Patrick Cozzi, brother, Creed Welch and special family friend Julie Cox, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews....
Mary Luetta Smith
Mar 8, 2015
Mary Luetta Smith age 74, of Knoxville passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2015. Mary was born on January 26, 1941 and was a long-time member of Brickyard Baptist Church in Powell. She is preceded in death by parents Glen R. and Mildred Juanita Smith; sister and brother-in-law Glenda and Hubert White. She is survived by her loving and devoted...
Evelyn Parker Corum Dishmon
Mar 7, 2015
Evelyn Parker Corum Dishmon, age 84, died Saturday, March 7, 2015. She was preceded in death by husbands, Horace Corum Jr., and William E. Dishmon; parents, Franklin Belmont and Cecil Bessie Parker. She is survived by her sons, Monty (Tina), Donnie (Cindy) and Robert Corum; sisters, Marion Loy and Bobbie (Bill) Robinson; grandson, Scott (Mindy) Corum; great-grandsons, Caleb and Connor....
Roy Gene Manis
Mar 7, 2015
Roy Gene Manis, 88, of Halls, Tennessee, died March 7, 2015, in Andersonville, TN. The son of Lonnie (Pete) and Lily Manis, he was born on January 27, 1927, in Middlesboro, KY. His wife, Media Wilburn Manis, preceded him in death. Mr. Manis was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and worked in the mining industry for over...
Phillip Alan Clifton
Mar 6, 2015
Phillip Alan Clifton, age 64, of Knoxville, passed away March 6, 2015. He was a member of Central Baptist Church of Bearden since 1993. He was preceded in death by parents, Paul & Dorothy Clifton; father-in-law, Delmar Haynes; nephew, Scott Dean. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Becky Clifton; daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie & Justin Studer; brothers...
Earl David Coker
Mar 4, 2015
Earl D. Coker – age 77, born September 19, 1937 to Roy & Rhoda Coker, who preceded him in death, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 4, 2015. He was a member of Dante Church of God where he served as director of Care Food Ministry and president of Men’s Fellowship. Survived by wife of 58 years,...
Mary Hannah Mcmurry Howerton
Mar 4, 2015
Mary Hannah McMurry Howerton, born July 17, 1923 passed away March 4, 2015. She was a long time resident of Balsam Dr in Fountain City and a graduate of Central Highschool and Knoxville Business College. He home was always warmed by family, friends, and laughter. She will be fondly remembered by many friends and a large extended family. Preceded in...
Sharon James Smither
Mar 3, 2015
Sharon James Smither, 59, loving mother and wife, left this work for Heaven Tuesday, March 3, 2015. She was a feisty, book-loving, adventurous free spirit. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. She is survived by her parents Alfred and Wanda James, husband William “Bill” Smither, daughters Carrie and Christopher Bilbrey and Jennifer Smither, and granddaughter Rose Johnson...
Jeffery Lynn Mcmillan
Mar 3, 2015
Jeffery Lynn “Mac” McMillan age 54 of Knoxville was born February 10, 1961, was escorted to his heavenly home by Jesus on March 3, 2015. He was employed by Farmer Garage Door. Mac was preceded in death by his father Bobbie McMillan, mother and step-father Patsy and Switz Kraguljac. He is survived by the love of his life of 27...
Steven Jeffrey Walden
Mar 3, 2015
Steven Jeffrey Walden-age 59, passed away March 3, 2015. He was a member of Inskip Baptist Church. Preceded in death by mother Loretta Walden. Survived by wife Shirley Walden; father James A. Walden; and brother Daniel Walden. The family will receive friends 12:00-2:00 PM, Friday, at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel with funeral to follow at 2:00 PM, with...
Diana Kay Orndorff
Mar 2, 2015
Diana Carter Orndorff, born May 2, 1952, passed peacefully on to eternal rest March 2, 2015. Friend to all and loved by everyone she met, member of New Beginnings Baptist Church, 1970 graduate of Karns High School, retired Knox County school teacher, worked at Tennova and JC Penny’s. Preceded in death by husband, Dan Orndorff; mother, Audrey Carter; father and...
Stella Odessa Gladys Marie Polston Green
Mar 1, 2015
Stella Odessa Gladys Marie Polston Green, of Knoxville, Tennessee, was born October 28, 1917 and passed away March 1, 2015 at NHC on Emerald Ave. She is preceded in death by, husband, George W. Green; son, Jerry Green; grandson, Randy Keck; parents, Siotha & Rufus Polston; 7 sisters, Estella Nichols, Mima Niewiadomski, Jean Wallace, Gertrude Hill, Hazel Curtis, Ann Scarlett,...
Robert (Bob) Lee Cardwell
Feb 27, 2015
Robert (Bob) Lee Cardwell, Sr. of Powell, was escorted to his heavenly home by Jesus on Friday, February 27, 2015 at 11:05pm at Tennova Hospice Care in Halls. Robert was born on May 11, 1933, raised in Knox County and member of Third Creek Baptist Church. After graduating from Bearden High School, he served in the U.S. Army and received...
Kathleen Fulton
Feb 26, 2015
Kathleen Fulton passed away February 26, 2015. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Fountain City. Preceding her in death are husband Robert Ernest Fulton and daughter Jackie Fulton Robertson. Survivors include son David Fulton, grandchildren Robert Joseph Fulton, Debra Ann Powers, and David Robertson, and great grandchildren Parker Fulton and Liam and Grey Powers. Family and friends...
Adrian Lavon Nelson
Feb 26, 2015
Adrian Lavon Nelson Sr. - age 83, born October 1, 1931 passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015 at home. Adrian was a Knoxville native, raised in the Smithwood area of Fountain City, the son of Hope and Nelle Nelson. After his marriage on October 27, 1951, the couple moved to Halls where they have lived since 1956. Adrian was a...
Bill C. Redden
Feb 26, 2015
Bill C. Redden, passed away February 26, 2015. He was of the Baptist faith and U.S. Army Vet, serving in the Korean conflict. He is preceded in death by his parents, William & Elsie Redden. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 48 years, Jimmie Redden; daughters, Barbara Trent and husband Tony, and Karen Riehl and husband...
Everett William Severs
Feb 26, 2015
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Della Maude Hooper
Feb 26, 2015
Della Maude Hooper, age 80, of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015. She was a member of Highland View Baptist Church and was retired from Standard Knitting Mills. She is preceded in death by parents, Joshua and Dorothy Killion. Survived by husband, Elbert “Boots” Hooper; sons, Joshua Hooper and wife Jan, and Billy Hooper and wife Becky; grandchildren, Joshua...
