Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Bobby Dean Rathbone
Sep 11, 2014
Bobby Dean Rathbone age 82 of Knoxville Passed away Thursday September 11, 2014 at Ben Atchley Veterans Home. He retired from the United States Air Force with 22 years service and from TDOT with 20 years service. Preceeded in death by Son Gregory D. Rathbone. Survivors Wife Jeannie Rathbone, Daughter and Son In Law Debra and Craig Risner, Grandchildren Zach,...
Olene Langford
Sep 10, 2014
Olene Langford, age 74, went to be with the Lord September 10, 2014. She was a retired USDA Inspector in Enterprise, Alabama. She was preceded in death by parents, brother Joseph Lewis, and sister Evelyn Bryan. Survivors include Sam Langford, and nieces and nephews: Ken, Leah, Trudy, Kelcie, and K.C. Family and friends will meet 10:45 AM, Monday, September 15,...
Bobby Jones
Sep 10, 2014
Bobby Jones, age 79, went to be with the Lord September 10, 2014. He was a 6 year veteran of USAF. Member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church and Phil Lovorn’s SS Class. He was a long time deacon and Sunday School teacher; enjoyed being a mission volunteer to Brazil and Mexico; was a hospice volunteer where he made many wonderful...
Tott Alvin Wilson
Sep 10, 2014
Tott A. Wilson age 89 of Knoxville passed away Sept. 10, 2014. One of Jehovah’s Witnesses for many years and helped others to become Jehovah’s Witnesses. He loved to dance, hike, and was an avid sportsman and UT sports fan. He loved country music and wrote songs. Retired from Rohm & Haas with 40 years service. Worked for Volunteer Realty...
James "Jim" Wade Meridieth
Sep 10, 2014
James Wade “Jim” Meridieth, age 74 of Luttrell, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 10, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, James and Marie Meridieth. Survived by wife of 46 years, Joyce Meridieth; daughters, JoAnn (Joe) Sallings, Melissa (Mike) Campbell; grandchildren, Miranda Leigh Campbell, Megan Lynn Campbell, and Jeremy Sallings; brother, Charles “Chuck” (Betty) Meridieth; sister, Joyce...
H. Edward "Buzz" Anderson
Sep 10, 2014
Dr. H. Edward “Buzz” Anderson went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was a charter member of The Church at Sterchi Hills and an active deacon. He was the first dentist in Powell where he practiced for 29 years and was greatly...
Juanita Mcmahan Wagner
Sep 9, 2014
Juanita McMahan Wagner (Koontz), age 82, of Knoxville passed away September 9, 2014. Longtime member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church. Cherished mother of five and will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by first husband, Floyd Lee Koontz; second husband, Clyde C. Wagner; parents, James and Eugenia McMahan; son, Gerald Allen Koontz; granddaughter, Tonya Lynn Koontz. Survived by daughter...
Frances Emma Sharp Carroll
Sep 9, 2014
Frances Emma Sharp Carroll, age 85 of Halls Crossroads, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2014. She was born in Knoxville in 1928, and was proud of her 72 consecutive years of membership at Union Baptist Church of Halls where she was recognized last year as the oldest living member during the Church’s one hundred year anniversary celebration. Frances was...
Marie Lee
Sep 8, 2014
Marie Lee, age 87, of Corryton, passed away Monday September 8 at UT hospital. She was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her parents Herman and Carrie Bailey; brothers, Albert and George; sisters, Veneda and Margaret; her loving husband Ralph; son Eddie. She is survived by her daughters Janice and Robin; sons, Roger, Mike, Danny; sisters...
William Richard Brown
Sep 7, 2014
William R. Brown, age 64, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord September 7, 2014. He is survived by wife Linda Brown; sons Ross, Andrew, and Jeffrey Brown; multiple grandchildren; step-daughter Cheri Herriott; sister Patricia; brother David Brown. Service will be held 7pm Wednesday at Harvest Christian Fellowship Church. Family and friends will meet 9:15am Thursday at East Tennessee...
Bob Edward Farmer
Sep 6, 2014
Bob Edward Farmer age 76 passed away September 6, 2014. He was a member for 48 years at Ridgeview Baptist Church and active deacon and was a Past Master of Powell Masonic Lodge #582. Preceded in death by parents, Mahlon and Mary Etta Farmer; sisters, Josephine Guyton, Betty Llewllyn, Alice Spellings and Dorothy Carter. Survivors, wife, Norma Bridges Farmer; son...
John Joseph Sepesi
Sep 5, 2014
Sepesi, John Joseph Jr., age 44, of Powell, went to be with the Lord on his birthday, September 5th, 2014. John was a devoted and loving father. He was baptized at Halls Christian Church and attended there most of his adult life. He was also a member at First Baptist Church in Powell. John was a contractor by trade and...
Martha Berry Holt
Sep 4, 2014
Mrs. Martha Berry Holt was a natural leader whose winning presence allowed her to take control of various situations with ease. Equipped with a clear and calculating focus, she possessed a tough-minded, “take charge” attitude. She had the ability to make even routine situations seem exciting, and she was at ease with the role of playing problem solver. Martha always...
Joy Lyn Lindsey
Sep 3, 2014
Joy Lyn Calloway Lindsey passed away in her home Wednesday at the age of 58, after several years battling breast cancer. Joy was a longtime employee of Kelsan, Inc, receiving multiple awards for excellence in sales, including the Million Dollar Club for sales in excess of 1 million dollars. In recent years, she was active in Hope for Victims, as...
Emerson Scott Hood
Sep 3, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Ashley Dawn Munsey
Sep 3, 2014
Ashley Dawn Munsey, age 39, passed away suddenly at her home September 3, 2014. Ashley was a member of First Baptist Church of Fountain city and was baptized at an early age. She was preceded in death by brother Jason Munsey, grandmother Irene Munsey, aunt Doris Scruggs, and grandfather Frank Scates. Left behind to cherish her memory are Ashley’s daughters,...
Frank Lewis Pratt
Sep 2, 2014
Frank L. Pratt, age 72, passed to Heaven September 2, 2014. He was retired from St. Mary’s Hospital. Preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Ardell Pratt; son, Frank Pratt, Jr. Survived by wife, Barbara; son, Shane; special granddaughter, Adrienne Nicole; brothers, George (Shirley), Raymond (Crissy), Clarence; sisters, Juanita (John) Garrett, Marie (David) Jones; several nieces and nephews; two special...
Ronald "Ronnie" Hitchcock
Sep 1, 2014
Ronald “Ronnie” Hitchcock, age 63, passed away September 1, 2014. He worked for TVA for 17 years and owned and operated Marine Specialists, Inc for 25 years. Preceded in death by wife, Shirley Jean Carter and parents. Survived by three daughters and step-sons, Darrell Carter and Ray Carter. Friends and family will meet 10:45 am Saturday at Ft Sumter Community...
Ruth Haynes
Aug 30, 2014
Ruth Coomer Haynes, age 92, of Halls passed away at home on August 30, 2014. She was a life-long member of Salem Baptist Church and long-time employee of Knox County Schools as secretary/ bookkeeper at Halls High School. She was an inductee into the inaugural class of the Halls High School Hall of Fame in 2011 and Halls Woman of...
Linda Gail Thomas Norsworthy
Aug 30, 2014
Linda Gail Thomas Norsworthy age 56, lost her battle for life on August 30, 2014 after a long and courageous fight. She fought to the end and is now at rest, with no more pain or sorrow, only joy and happiness. Survivors include her husband Ron Norsworthy, sister Patricia Bost, brother-in-law Gerald Abbott, niece Laura Bost, nephew Rick Bost, as...
