Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
James Gregory "Greg" Parrott
Apr 12, 2014
James Gregory “Greg” Parrott- age 53, of Powell, passed away Saturday April 12, 2014. Preceded in death by father, Ernest Jackson Parrott. Survived by mother, Bobbie Jean Parrott; daughters, Katie Hosch and Alecia (David) Jackson; grand children, Abigail Hosch, Dalton Linkes, Colton, Weston and Keaton Jackson; 3 brothers and 2 sisters; and a host of family and friends. Funeral service...
Robert Douglas O'Leary
Apr 12, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Arthur Warren Anderson
Apr 12, 2014
Arthur “Andy” W. Anderson, born April 29, 1930, went home to be with his Lord on April 12, 2014. He was a loving husband and father, who served his country with 24 years of service in the U.S. Navy. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur C. and Grace Anderson; brother, Reese Anderson. Survived by wife of 59 years, ImoJene Williams...
Kate Ridenour Campbell
Apr 12, 2014
Kate Ridenour Campbell; age 89, of Andersonville, went to be with the Lord Saturday April 12, 2014. Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Longtime member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband of 68 years, Carl Edward Campbell; father and mother, L.D. and Elva Jane Ridenour; brother and sister-in-law, J. Will and Ann Ridenour; brother and...
Doyd "Danny" Daniels
Apr 10, 2014
Doyd (Danny) Daniels, age 77 of Halls, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. Preceded in death by parents, George Daniels and Alma Ryan; sisters, Mary Lee Cole and Anna Mae Curtis. Survived by wife, Carole Daniels; sons, Tracy Doyd and Jason (Angie) Daniels; daughters, Regina (Wes) Wolfengarger and Amber Cary;...
Jo Anita Wallace
Apr 9, 2014
Jo Anita Wallace, age 54, passed away April 9, 2014. She was a beloved mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by mother, Janice Gilland. Survived by children, Mikal (Paul) Cruzen, Marlena (Justin) Smith, Anthony (Casey) Stephens and Crystal Stephens (Allen Butler); grandchildren, Darren, Cooper, Caitlyn, Alex, Jonathan, Justin, Maddie, Emma, Kaylei and Rylyn; father, Fred Gilland; brothers, Mark (Stacy) Gilland,...
Perry Dewayne Walker
Apr 8, 2014
Perry Dewayne Walker- of Corryton, TN. Born July 4, 1939 to Andy and Cora Walker. Passed away April 8, 2014 at 9:10 a.m. Retired from Department of Transportation and land surveying business. Dewayne was a family man, loved by all who knew him. Great husband, father and grandfather. He loved gardening and giving to the neighbors. Preceded in death by...
Lucia Burrows "Lucy" Truan
Apr 8, 2014
Truan, Lucia Burrows, “Lucy”, age 94, passed away April 8, 2014 at her home. Lucy expressed her servant’s heart and gentle spirit by ministering to her family and friends in words and deeds. Sending encouraging notes on greeting cards and baking cookies and treats were some of her gifts to others. She was an avid reader and writer, great cook...
Candyred Victoria Tallent
Apr 8, 2014
Candyred Victoria Tallent, of Knoxville, passed away April 8, 2014. She was a Christian woman, very giving, a mother/father to a proud son. She was gifted at sewing and her biggest joy were her grandchildren. She now walks on streets of gold with her mother. Survived by son Bill and wife Christy Tallent; grandchildren Chris, Dallas, Abby, and Madison; sister...
Edward R. "Eddie" Harvey
Apr 7, 2014
Edward R. “Eddie” Harvey, age 91, passed away April 7, 2014.Devoted member of New Beverly Baptist Church. Owner of Eddies Auto Parts for 67 years. He was a racecar driver and builder, having been inducted into Tennessee Racing Hall of Fame. He served in the 16th Armored Division US Army. Preceded in death by parents, Theodore Earl and Jessie Harvey;...
Jasper Denson Noojin
Apr 7, 2014
Jasper Denson Noojin went home to be with the Lord April 7, 2014. He was a member of Second Methodist Church. Preceded in death by parents Maime Pace and Oscar Otto Noojin and sister Bobbie Jo Lamdin. Survived by wife of 35 years Lisa Noojin; daughter Melinda Erin Gabriella Noojin and husband William Aaron Allman; devoted friends Rick and Cindy...
Edith M. O'Dell
Apr 7, 2014
Edith M. O’Dell went home to be with the lord April 7, 2014. Active member of Dante Baptist Church, retired from Keith Press. Preceded in death by parents Coy McCarter and Vernette, brother Herbert McCarter, husband James (Junior) O’Dell. Survived by daughters and sons-in-law; Joyce O’Dell, Cindy and George Whetsell, sons & Daughters-in-law; Jimmy & Pam O’Dell, Richard and Shirley...
Raymond Franklin Mynatt
Apr 6, 2014
Raymond Franklin Mynatt, age 84, went home to be with the Lord April 6, 2014. He was a member of Olivet Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by parents Nancy Jane Burnette and Leroy Graves Mynatt, daughter Wilma Carol Mynatt, sisters Helen and Ruby, and brother Howard L. Mynatt. Survivors include wife Lucille Imogene Mynatt, children Eddie Mynatt and...
Jayma Carol Garrett
Apr 4, 2014
Jayma Carol Garrett age 53 passed away April 4, 2014. She was of the Baptist Faith and loved NASCAR and her dogs. Prededed in death by, parents, James C. and Betty J. Needham. Survivors, loving husband, Arnold E. “Gene” Garrett, sister, Lisa Dills, brothers, Robert “Bobby” Needham and Jason Needham, several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 8pm Sunday at Mynatt...
Georgia Ann Sisson
Apr 2, 2014
Georgia Ann Young Sisson, age 71 of Knoxville, born July 25, 1942, passed away peacefully April 2, 2014, at home with her family and is now home with her heavenly father. Preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Ray Sisson and grandson, Randall Sisson, along with her parents, brothers, and sisters. Survived by children, Angela (Paul) Bailey, Tommy (Lisa) Sisson,...
Hazel Hammack
Apr 1, 2014
Hazel Hatch Hammack, age 90, of Halls Cross Roads passed away April 1, 2014 at Golden Living Windwood in Clinton. Hazel accepted Christ as her savior, at a very young age. She was preceeded in death by loving husbands, Ephiam Hammock, and Raymond Hatch, parents, John Jr. & Cora Hemphill, brothers, Earl, Johnny, and Roy Lee Hemphill, and sisters, Clara...
Clover Arlene Wood
Apr 1, 2014
Clover Arlene Brown Wood, age 90, born February 3, 1924, passed away April 1, 2014. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Fountain City and a member of First Baptist Church of Concord as well as a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and great aunt. Passed before her were parents James and Rosa Mae Brown,...
Edward Leon Smith
Apr 1, 2014
Edward Leon Smith, age 83, of Knoxville, passed away at his residence on April 1, 2014. He was retired owner of Smith and Northstar Coal Co. and City Bag and Burlap Co. He was a lifetime member, deacon, and choir director for Northside Baptist Church of Knoxville. Preceded in death by parents, Paul and Carrie Smith; sisters, Jo Ann Dunn...
Christine Verna Staley
Mar 31, 2014
Staley, Christine (Granny), age 89, went to her heavenly home March 31, 2014. A faithful, lifelong member of Clear Springs Baptist Church until declining health. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by husband, Charles Staley; son, Donnie Staley; parents, Albert and Hattie Cooper; sister, Victoria Mynatt; and brother, Monroe Cooper. Survived by children, Patricia (Gerald)...
Nancy Ellen Dodson
Mar 31, 2014
Nancy Tillery Dodson “G.G. and Chi Chi”, age 93, of Knoxville passed away March 31, 2014, at Tennova Residential Hospice after a brief illness. She was a former member of 5th Avenue Presbyterian Church, graduate of Rule High School, and retired from U.A.B./First Tennessee Bank. Preceded in death by parents, Ross and Emily Tillery; brother and sister-in-law, William and Sue...
