Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Geraldine Shelton
Jul 19, 2014
Geraldine Shelton age 73, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday July 19th, 2014 at her home. She was of Baptist faith, she was a loving mother, great-grandmother, grandmother, and sister. She was preceded in death by her husband Cloid Shelton, parents Dovie and Jessie Lee, sisters, Ruth Wolfenbarger, Omie Carver, Betty Wolfenbarger, Bobbie Crews, and...
Roy Buchannon Mcginnis
Jul 17, 2014
McGinnis, Roy B, age 95 of Corryton, passed away July 17, 2014 at Tennova Residential Hospice after a brief illness. He served with the United States Army Corp of Engineers and the Transportation Department during WWII, stationed in Italy. Roy retired from Pet Dairy with 35 years of service and Knox County with 15 years of service. He was preceded...
Elmer Eugene Ridenour
Jul 17, 2014
Elmer Eugene Ridenour, age 79 of Halls, passed away at home on July 17, 2014. He was a member of Fountain City United Methodist Church, Christian Home Builders Sunday School Class, Silver Hammers, and the Romeo Club. He enjoyed fishing, reading, spending time at the beach and was an avid Lady Vols Basketball fan. He served in the United States...
Jerry Allen Carr
Jul 15, 2014
Jerry Allen Carr, age 47, passed away July 15, 2014, after a hard fought battle with cancer. Preceded in death by mother, Anna Ruth Carr and grandmother, Elva White. He is survived by daughter, Tracy Reynolds. The family wishes to thank Pilot Store #277 (Emory Road) for its compassion, support, thoughts and prayers, and his doctors for their excellent care...
William "Bill" Underwood
Jul 14, 2014
William “Bill” Wallace Underwood, age 69, passed away July 14, 2014 at his home. He lived a full and active life and left many, many friends behind. He was preceded in death by his father, Leon Underwood; mother, Doris Acuff; and brother, Bob Brown. He is survived by his daughter, Traci Farley; granddaughters, Raegan and Maison Farley; father, Warren “Shorty”...
Terry Allen Strader
Jul 14, 2014
Terry Allen Strader, 56, passed away Saturday, July 12th at his home in South Knoxville. Mr. Strader was a native of Knoxville and worked for 30 years at Rice Chrysler in Alcoa. He was preceded in death by his parents Jesse (Gene) and Dorene Strader. Terry is survived by sister Tammy Strader; brothers Rick Strader and Robert and wife Kristie...
Willie Long
Jul 14, 2014
Willie Long, Jr., age 45, was taken home on July 14, 2014. He was a man who loved his family, his team, and coaching girls fast pitch softball. He was preceded in death by mother, Linda Long. Survivors include wife, Melissa Long, children, Ashley DeBusk and husband, Jonathan, and Casey Long, granddaughter, Emery DeBusk, father, Willie “Johnny” Long, Sr., brothers,...
John Milford Mccarter
Jul 13, 2014
John McCarter passed away on July13, 2014. He was born on November 1, 1922 in Sevier County, TN where he lived until moving to Knoxville as a teenager. He entered the U.S. Army in 1943 and was a veteran of World War 2 serving with the 3rdInfantry Division in Italy. He participated in the Naples Foggia and Rome Arno campaigns...
Mary Juanita Wagner
Jul 12, 2014
Mary Juanita Wagner- age 85, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2014. Longtime member of North Knoxville Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, William and Maude Norris; son, Dennis Wagner; sister, Beatrice; 4 brothers, Ted, Adrian, R.L., Lloyd Norris. Survived by husband, Charles Robert Wagner; son, Ronnie Wagner (Connie); daughter, Shirley Haun (James Larry);...
Michael Scott Bennett
Jul 12, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
David Lee Underwood
Jul 12, 2014
David L. Underwood, age 55, of Corryton, passed away July 12, 2014. He was a member of Arlington Baptist Church. He was a volunteer for the American Cancer Society and a cancer survivor. He is preceded in death by parents Ernest and Betty Underwood. Survived by wife, Debbie Underwood; daughter and son-in-law Morgan Russell and husband Tyler; grandson Brady; sisters...
Marvin Lynn Hammond
Jul 12, 2014
Marvin Lynn Hammond (Hambone), age 71, our beloved husband, dad, and papaw “went home” reporting for duty with his Lord on July 12, 2014. Dad will be remembered as a Godly servant leader, a generous southern gentleman, and one who was always showing genuine Christian love for his fellow man, especially for the less fortunate among us. After being saved...
Barbara Ann Capps
Jul 11, 2014
Barbara Ann Mackey Capps, age 77, entered the gates of heaven on July 11, 2014, after her courageous battle with breast cancer. Barbara was a dedicated store manager for over 45 years. She is preceded in death by father, Frank Mackey and brother, Joe Mitchell. Survived by mother, Lenoir Cardwell; husband Ray Capps; daughters Debra Wade, Kathy Southers and Roy;...
Robert Gene Besecker
Jul 11, 2014
Robert Gene Besecker, age 79, passed away July 11, 2014. He was in the Air Force for 4 years, where he was an Airborne Radio Operator. He retired form General Motors after 30 years. He was in the Bowlers Hall of Fame and bowled all over the United States in tournaments. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He...
Ralph Jernigan
Jul 10, 2014
Ralph Jernigan Jr. “Rattler” - age 66, Vietnam Veteran and member of VFW, was born November 22, 1947. He passed away at home on July 10, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Eunice and Ralph Jernigan Sr.; son, Mikey. Survived by Diane, wife of 27 years; sons, Rob (and wife Ashley), Jeremiah, (Jeremy),and Josh; grandsons, Kyle and Payton; a number...
James V. Russell
Jul 10, 2014
James Virgil Russell, Sr., age 69, went to be with Jesus on July 10, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Carroll and Fannie Russell and son Rubert J.M. Russell. Survived by wife of 19 years, Mary Ann Kuykendall Russell; daughter, Jama Lea Duckett (Kenny); son, James Virgil Russell, Jr. (Kathy); grandson, Robert Ward; stepsons, Darryl Wilson and Stan Hickey. Family...
Bernice Evelyn White
Jul 8, 2014
Bernice Evelyn White- age 79, of Powell, passed away July 8, 2014. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by husband, Sillus White; parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Roland; sister, Jeanette Moss. Bernice is survived by sons, Steven White and wife, Dustin, grand dog Murray; niece Pam Hopper; and special friends, Faye, Mary Lou, and Don and Dottie....
Shelby Jean Watson
Jul 7, 2014
Shelby Jean Watson, age 75, went to be with the Lord July 7, 2014. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Shelby retired from Knox County School System where she worked as a secretary at Central High School. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Preceded in death by mother, Alma Gallie; father, Lacy Grodeman; sister, Shirley Sharpe....
Beatrice Phyllis Lambdin
Jul 5, 2014
Beatrice “Bea” Finley Lambdin went to be with the Lord July 5, 2014. She was a loving mother, sister, and friend. Preceded in death by husband, Edward Lambdin; son, Neal Lambdin; parents, James and Ellie Finley; sister, Christine. Survived by daughters, Linda and Karen; son, Timothy; 3 sisters; 2 brothers; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends 6:00...
Fern Elkins Stooksbury
Jul 5, 2014
Stooksbury, Fern Elkins-age 62 of Powell, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014 at Tennova Hospice in Halls. She was born February 8, 1952 in Knox County and was retired from Oak Ridge National Labs where she had worked for 36 years as a web developer. She was preceded in death by parents, Luther and Rena Elkins. Survivors include husband of...
