Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Karen Dean Durham
Nov 24, 2014
Karen Dean Durham, age 49, of Knoxville, danced in to the arms of her Savior at Physicians Regional Medical Center on Monday, November 24, 2014. She was surrounded by the same loving family and friends who saw her through a 13 month battle with cancer. She won that battle when she stepped into heaven. There to greet her were her...
Ruby Laverne Masters
Nov 22, 2014
Our beloved Ruby Laverne Sumter Masters died peacefully November 22, 2014. She was the anchor of our family. A lifetime member of Salem Baptist Church. Born 5/20/1916 to James J. Sumter , Sarah Weaver Sumter and having 11 siblings and a late husband Elmer Lee Masters, she outlived them all. Norman Rockwell published his first Saturday Evening Post cover the...
Carolyn Sue Daugherty
Nov 22, 2014
Carolyn Sue Daugherty, age 66, of Knoxville passed away November 22, 2014. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was a beloved mother and grandmother. Carolyn is survived by her children and grandchildren. A funeral Service will be held at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel Friday at 8pm. Family and friends will meet Saturday at...
Ruth Irene Headrick
Nov 21, 2014
Headrick, Irene, of Powell, passed away November 21, 2014 at Tennova Hospital with her family by her side. She was a member of Dante Baptist Church and the Lady’s Sunday School Class, and the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by husband Arvil Headrick, parents Albert and Hattie Irwin, and brother Albert Irwin, Jr. Survivors include bothers Cecil (Jeanette),...
Lynette Gene Shaw
Nov 21, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
John Pink Toppins
Nov 20, 2014
John P. Toppins, Jr. passed away November 20, 2014 at James H. Quillen VA Hospital in Johnson City. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army who served in the Vietnam War. Preceded in death by parents John Sr. and Bessie Toppins. Survived by children Aaron Toppins and wife Amy and Eric Toppins; grandchildren Nathan and Brandon Toppins; sisters Frances...
Gladys Mae Paul
Nov 20, 2014
Gladys Mae Hughes Paul, age 95, passed away November 20, 2014. She was a member of Church of God of Union Assembly. Preceded in death by parents James and Victoria Edmunds Hughes; husband Harvey Paul; sisters Ethel Jones, Daisy Eslinger and Lucille Eslinger; brothers Ponder Hughes, D.R. Hughes, Glenn Hughes and Ray Hughes. Survived by sisters-in-law Verna Hughes and Mamie...
Dossie "Dot" Tindell Rogers
Nov 20, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Barbara J. Russell
Nov 19, 2014
Barbara Jean Russell, age 73, of Knoxville went to be with her Lord and Savior November 18, 2014. Barbara truly loved reading. Her favorite novels were mystery and suspense. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, watching football, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her son, Steve Russell; daughter Rebekah Smith; brothers, Kenneth Maples and David Maples;...
Mossie Mae Russell
Nov 19, 2014
Mossie Mae Mayes Russell passed away November 19, 2014. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church and a loving wife to Rev. Irby Esco Russell for 72 years. She was a retired inspector for several Knoxville textile companies. She was preceded in death by husband Rev. Irby Russell, parents Vonnie and Hassie Mayes, son Arlin Mayes, brothers Ballard, Jim,...
Patrick Lynn Scarbrough
Nov 18, 2014
Patrick Lynn Scarbrough, age 46, went home to be with the Lord on November 18, 2014. He was a loving father, son, brother, grandson and nephew. He had a great love of camping and fishing. Preceded in death by grandfather, Clarence O. McCarty, Sr.; grandparents, Shirley and Arthur Paul, Sr.; uncles, Marc and Roger McCarty; nephew, Michael McCurry; and cousin,...
Donald “Donnie” Ray Roberts
Nov 18, 2014
Donald “Donnie” Ray Roberts, age 65, passed away November 18, 2014. Preceded in death by parents Samuel and Helen Roberts; one brother; two sisters. Survived by sisters Carolyn Adkins and Pat Martin; as well as several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet 1:45 PM, Saturday, at Ft. Sumter Community Cemetery for Graveside Service at 2:00 PM.
Wayne Thomas Pack
Nov 18, 2014
Wayne Thomas Pack, age 49, of West Knoxville, passed away November 18, 2014. He was a member of Northshore Baptist Church and graduate of Farragut High School. Preceded in death by father Thomas Eugene Pack; brother Gary Lee Pack; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Survived by mother Marion Pack; as well as uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Family and friends...
Sarah Renee Coffey
Nov 17, 2014
Sarah “Tina” Edgar-Ward-Coffey, age 46, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, November 17, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband Tilvis “Shot” Coffey; her father, Walter Miller; mother, Linda Miracle-Miller. She is survived by her sons, Darrell Doane, Curtis Ward; daughter, Amanda Edgar; daughter-in-laws, April Lyons, Amanda Harrell; grandchildren, Larrissa Doane, Darrell Doane Jr., Curtis Ward Jr.; her grandmothers...
Johnny Odell “Papaw” Boyd
Nov 17, 2014
Johnny Odell “Papaw” Boyd, age 50, went peacefully in his sleep November 17, 2014. He was preceded in death by father Franklin Boyd, mother Alma Painter Moyers, grandparents Rev. Paul and Edna Hayslip, and Bruce Boyd, and several other loved ones. Survivors include wife and best friend Deborah Pratt Boyd, sons David L. Boyd and Joseph D. Collins, daughter Crystal...
R.J. Majors
Nov 16, 2014
R. J. Majors, age 77 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014. He was a United States Army Veteran and retired car salesman. Preceded in death by parents, Herbert and Naomi Majors; brother, Donald Majors; sister, Barbara Beeler. Survived by sisters, Lillian Beeler and Kaye Cooke; nieces, Teresa Ritter and Marsha Hyde. The family will receive friends 5:00 –...
David Grandville Zachary
Nov 16, 2014
David Grandville Zachary, age 85, passed away 11-16-14. He was a member of Ailor Dale Baptist Church and retired from Tom’s Foods as a truck driver. He is preceded in death by: son & daughter-n-law, Davy & Sharon Zachary; son, Timothy Zachary. He is survived by: wife of 66 years, Lois Zachary; daughters, Jean Pedigo of SC, Arlene & Tony...
Michael Stephen Wallace
Nov 16, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Winifred "Winnie" Tindell Mynatt
Nov 15, 2014
Winifred “Winnie” Tindell Mynatt, age 98, of Halls, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Robert “Bob” Mynatt; sisters, Grace Bayless, Boonie Smith and Freda Mason; brothers Doug, Francis, Ted and Leslie Tindell. Survived by sister, Lela Foster. Family and friends will meet 9:45 am Tuesday at Ft....
Otho David Longmire
Nov 14, 2014
Otho David Longmire, age 88, of Knoxville, passed away 11/14/14. Member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City. His greatest passion other than his family was his lifelong love of automobiles, whether it was selling (for over 60 years), racing or showing antiques. He was a charter member of the Fountain City Masonic Lodge #757 F &AM, & a WW2...
