Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Danny Joe Kernell
Oct 5, 2014
Danny Joe Kernell, age 65 of Knox County, born August 5th, 1949, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2014. He is survived by his mother Helen; brother James, brother Jerry and his wife Sandra and son Jeremy; sister Linda and her son Brian Ellis; also a big family of loving aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends 6:00 –...
Timmy Len Evans
Oct 4, 2014
Timmy Len Evans, age 51, went to be with the Lord October 4, 2014. He was preceded in death by grandparents and parents Elizabeth (Pat) and Melvin Evans. Survivors include wife Leslie Evans, brother Mark Evans, stepdaughter Tabatha Styles, as well as several aunts, uncles, and other loved ones. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to...
Anthony Joe Powers
Oct 4, 2014
Anthony Joe Powers passed away October 4, 2014 at the young age of 20. He was loved very much by family and friends. Survived by mother, Janice Thompson; dad, Billy Ray Powers; brother, David Macklin and wife, Michelle; grandmothers, Juanita Everage and Carol; aunt, Wanda Bright, and very close friends, Tammy and Mike. Funeral service 7PM Friday Mynatt Funeral Home...
Dorothy Faye Crowe
Oct 4, 2014
Dorothy Faye Crowe, age 81, went home to be with the Lord October 4, 2014. She was a member of Mount Vail Church of God. Dorothy was preceded in death by husband Raymond Crowe Sr., parents Lester and Sarah Williams, sisters Pauline Strickland, Rosemary Littleton, Frances Reynolds, Hazel Mincey, and brother Willie Paul Williams. Dorothy is survived by daughters Brenda...
James Leon Seely
Oct 3, 2014
James Leon Seely, loving, devoted and loyal son, father, grandfather, husband, brother, friend, coach, and employee of Food City, unexpectedly went to his new heavenly home on Friday, October 3, 2014. He was born in Harriman, TN, to Willie Lee Hurst Seely and Bill Seely who preceded him in death along with his father-in-law J.B. Quinn. James was a member...
Carolyn Rose Keck
Oct 3, 2014
Carolyn Parker Keck, age 65, went to be with the Lord October 3, 2014. She was of the Baptist Faith and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She was preceded in death by parents Clarence “Dick” and Dorthy “Ma/Duke” Parker, and brother Johnny Parker. Survivors include loving husband of 44 years Jerry Keck, daughters Julie Keck and Lisa...
John L. Mckinney
Oct 3, 2014
John L. McKinney, 87, of Powell, TN, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of his heavenly Father, Friday October 3, 2014 at his home after a 9 month fight with cancer. He was born December 8, 1926, in Grandin, Missouri, the son of C.D. McKinney and Nora Fissel. He married Delma Chitwood on June 10, 1950 in Van Buren,...
Shirley Gail (Graves) Skeen
Oct 1, 2014
Shirley Gail (Graves) Skeen– age 78, of Corryton, TN passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2014, at Tennova Residential Hospice in Halls. She will be greatly missed by everyone. She was a long time member of Little Flat Creek Baptist Church, Corryton, TN for 40 years. She was also a faithful member of Corryton Baptist Church for 26 years rocking babies...
Ellen Faye Abner Kitts
Oct 1, 2014
Ellen Faye Abner Kitts, age 75, On October 1, 2014, God called home an angel, she was surrounded by the family that she loved so much in life. She was foremost a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who sacrificed daily for her family. We are devastated with grief from her loss, but we all know we will see her...
Phyllis Melinda Morris
Sep 30, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Rosalyn Marie Hinson
Sep 30, 2014
Rosalyn Marie Hinson, age 61 of Corryton, went home to be with the Lord on September 30, 2014 after a long battle with ovarian cancer. She was a tax professional and instructor for H & R Block, but her love and passion was horses and teaching, especially youth. She was a coach, a mother, a wife, a teacher, a trainer,...
Janice Everett Miller
Sep 30, 2014
Janice Everett Miller, age 73, received her angel wings Tuesday, September 30, 2014 after a 2 year battle with cancer. Janice was a long standing member of Old Bright Hope Methodist Church and taught school for 30 years with most of her years being at Halls Middle School. We were blessed to call her our mother, memama, sister, and friend....
Harvey Edward Sexton
Sep 30, 2014
Harvey Edward Sexton, born Nov. 1, 1955 and went to be with the Lord, Sept. 30, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Samuel & Dona (Jones) Sexton, First wife and mother of his children, Linda (Graham) Sexton and brothers, David & Larry Sexton. Survivors: wife, Sherri Sexton. Daughters & son-in-law: Melissa Sexton, Michelle Sexton and Jennifer & Steve Wise. Step-daughter,...
William Franklin Wilson
Sep 29, 2014
William (Frank) Wilson, 78, went home to be with the Lord September 29th at NHC Healthcare after a battle with cancer. He was retired from Rohm and Haas and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a loyal member and Deacon at Lakeview Baptist Church in Rockford. Preceded in death by parents Virgle and Eva (Norris) Wilson....
Nettie Mae Webb
Sep 28, 2014
Nettie Mae Webb, of Halls, born on October 15, 1925, went to be with the Lord at the age of 88 on September 28, 2014. She was preceded in death by husband Albert Ray Webb, son Donnie Ray Webb, great grandson Dylan Hill, and father Bud Weaver. Survivors include sons Darrell Webb and wife Connie, Dennis Webb and wife Patricia...
Donald Paul Fleenor
Sep 28, 2014
Donald Paul Fleenor, age 73, went to be with the Lord September 28, 2014. He was of the Methodist Faith and worked as a well known paint and auto body man for 50 years. He was preceded in death by wife, Margaret Miller, parents Paul and Stella Fleenor, and brother Wayne Fleenor. Survivors include children Randall Fleenor and fiancé Angela...
Lois Faye Mcclain
Sep 27, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Vernon Lee Smith
Sep 26, 2014
Vernon Lee Smith, age 74, passed away September 26, 2014. He was proud to serve his country in the US Army. Preceded in death by wife, Lucy Smith; parents, Henry and Eva Smith; brother, Verlin Smith; sisters, Ruby Atkins and Jewell Dodson. Survived by son, David Smith and many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the staff at Ft. Sanders...
Jimmy Ray Reach
Sep 25, 2014
Jimmy R. Reach went to be with the Lord September 25, 2014. He was a member of Milan Baptist Church. He was a retired Master Sergeant of the United States Army, where he served his country for 24 years. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Bobbie Cooper Reach; sons, Tony (Sue) Reach, Billy Reach & friend Jennifer...
Floyd Edward Reed
Sep 25, 2014
Floyd E. Reed, Sr.- age 87, of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2014, at home after a long illness. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church and ordained deacon, a World War II Veteran, and a lifetime member of Charles H. McKinney Lodge #433 F&AM. He was retired from Associated Electrical Contractors and had worked as an electrician...
