Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Jan 22, 2015

Helen Betty Worley, age 74, of Dandridge, passed away January 22, 2015. She was a huge Vols fan. She is survived by a daughter, Tammy Wheat and husband Jason; grandchildren, D.J., Nick, Gracie and Olivia. There will be a private service held at a later date. Guests can sign the guestbook at www.mynattfh.com.

Jan 21, 2015

Violet Warwick Ezell, age 79, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2015. She was a member of Lone Mountain Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Lonnie V. Ezell; son, Kenneth Lynn Ezell; parents, Sephie Lou and Virhue Warwick; brothers, Earl and Dillard Warwick; sister, Rosie Sexton. Survived by children, Ann Nolan, Sue and David Davis, and Tommy Ezell; 10 grandchildren;...

Jan 21, 2015

Willard “Buck” Macklin, age 64, of Knoxville, made his home in Heaven, for he woke up in the arm’s of Jesus Wednesday, January 21, 2015. There to greet him are parents William and Mae Macklin, sister Pamela Norris, and brothers Mynatt, Joe, and Ed Macklin. Survivors include brothers George, William, and Gene Macklin, all of Knoxville, special friend Angela “Angel”...

Jan 19, 2015

Jack C. Acuff went to be with the Lord January 19, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents Clyde and Allie Acuff; brothers Glenn Acuff and Clarence Acuff. He is survived by sisters Edna Spence and Ruth Hiefner; brother Roy Acuff; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 5:00 – 7:00 pm Wednesday at Mynatt...

Jan 19, 2015

Jan 19, 2015

Freda Louise Bennett, age 66, of Knoxville passed away at Golden Living Center in Clinton, TN. She was a member of Loveland Baptist Church. Preceded by twin sister, Frances Capps King; mother, Lona Porter. Survived by daughter, Julie Higgins and husband, Danny; grandsons, Jacob & Jackson Higgins; and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that...

Jan 18, 2015

Ruth Lillian “Lil” DeMarcus Rhea, age 92 of Powell passed away January 18, 2015. She was a longtime active member of Mount Hermon United Methodist Church. She served on various boards and committees within the church. She will always be remembered for her generous and giving nature by all of the people whose lives she touched. She is preceded in...

Jan 17, 2015

Deborah Kay Garrison, 64, went to be with the Lord, Our God, on Saturday, January 17, 2015. Deborah was born September 20, 1950 in Hazard Kentucky and moved to Knoxville shortly thereafter. She graduated from Central High School in 1968, was married and started a family right after. She raised two children while working as the secretary for Garrison Construction....

Jan 17, 2015

Sue Branam, age 68, of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Bobby Branam and parents Luke and Genevie Brown. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Pam and William Liverett; sons, Bobby and Kris Branam, Jimmy Branam, and Terry and Angie Branam; grandchildren, Amanda and...

Jan 16, 2015

Mary Rachel Spradlen, age 81, passed away January 16, 2015. She was a faithful member of The Place of Refuge Church and served as an office head of Eastern Star. She loved her family and was a servant to all. She was preceded in death by parents, James and Dorthy Milligan. Mary is survived by loving husband of 61 years,...

Jan 15, 2015

Wanda Florene Stinnett, age 80, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord January 15, 2015. She was born January 6, 1935. She was a member of Stoney Point Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by husband of 43 years William Spencer Stinnett and daughter Connie Sue Stinnett. Survived by sons William David Stinnett and wife Mary Lee, Michael...

Jan 15, 2015

Steve Alan Neely, age 57 of Knoxville, passed away suddenly Thursday, January 15, 2015. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church and International Brotherhood of Ironworkers Local # 384 Knoxville, TN. He was an avid UT fan and NASCAR fan. Preceded in death by mother Betty Neely. Survived by father David Neely Sr.; brother David Neely Jr.; sister Jennifer...

Jan 15, 2015

Irene Cox “Nanny” Bates, age 96, went home to her Savior January 15, 2015. She was a member of Lincoln Park Baptist Church. She retired from Sears Department Store where she worked in the children’s clothing department, helping dress several generations of Knoxvillians. Nanny was an avid sports fan. She loved to watch the Braves and UT football on TV...

Jan 14, 2015

Wanda Lee Wright Caldwell, age 68, of Knoxville, joined her Heavenly family on Wednesday, January 14th at University of Tennessee Medical Center. Wanda was a devoted mother and grandmother. One of her favorite things to do was spend time with her children and grandchildren who were her pride and joy. She was also the previous owner of Granny’s Kitchen/Restaurant in...

Jan 14, 2015

Carl E. Curtis, age 78, passed away January 14, 2015 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He especially loved his three great-grandchildren. He was a graduate of Central High School, a licensed surveyor, and owner of Curtis Construction Company. He was a member of Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church in...

Jan 13, 2015

Mary Bernice Kitts, age 61, born on September 7, 1953 passed away on January 13, 2015. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church. She worked in education most of her career. She loved singing and was with the Tennessee Valley Barn Dance Singers in the 70’s. She sung country and gospel. She was the daughter of the late Arnold...

Jan 12, 2015

Roger Dale Kidd, age 53, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord Monday January 12, 2015 surrounded by his family after a brave battle with cancer. He was a member of Belmont Heights Baptist Church and a graduate of Central High School. He retired from Travis Air Force Base in California after 21 years of service with the 60...

Jan 12, 2015

Geneva E. McMahan Rudder, born May 8th 1927, of Jefferson City, passed away January 12, 2015. Geneva was a resident of Jefferson City Health and Rehab in Jefferson City, Tennessee and was a member of Valley View Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband Will E. Rudder; parents William Julius and Ezalee Clabough McMahan. Geneva is survived by...

Jan 11, 2015

Vernon E. “Pop” Popejoy, Sr., age 91, of Knoxville, passed away January 11, 2015. He was veteran of WWII and a retired Knoxville firefighter. “Pop” was known as a man who would do absolutely anything for anybody in need. Survivors include sons Vernon Popejoy, Jr and wife Tammy, Thomas Scott Popejoy and wife Mary of Iowa, Steven Craig Popejoy, and...

Jan 10, 2015

David Michael Matthews, age 64, of Powell, retired 1st Sargent in the U.S. Army, lost his battle on earth but won his reward in heaven on January 10, 2015. He was employed by Fox Toyota in Clinton. Preceded in death by parents, Frank & Irene Matthews and brother & sister-in-law, Jim & Barbara Matthews. Survived by: wife, Mary H. Matthews....