Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Janice Mynatt Smart
Dec 4, 2013
Smart, Janice Mynatt, age 67 of Powell, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at home. She was a member of Union Baptist Church and retired from Alpha Industries. Janice enjoyed gardening, spending time with her family and will be remembered for her gentle, caring spirit. She was preceded in death by her husband, soul mate,...
Trula Mae Berry
Dec 4, 2013
Berry, Trula M. Wolfenbarger, age 93, of Halls, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2013. She was the oldest member of Halls Primitive Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Elder Everett Berry; parents, James and Mary Wolfenbarger; brothers, Robert and Paul Wolfenbarger; sisters, Verdie Wright and Reba Brock. Survived by son, Elder William Berry and wife, Lola; daughter, Helen Branson...
Dorothy Elliott Hutchison
Dec 4, 2013
Dorothy Elliott Hutchison, age 93 of Halls, passed away December 4, 2013. She was a member of Texas Valley Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Taft Hutchison; parents, Jess and Myrtle Elliott; sister, Anna Elliott of Well Springs; brother, Eskel Elliott of Lebanon, TN. Survived by nephews, Charles Elliott of Lebanon, TN and Taft Hutchison; niece, Carol Dodson and...
Annita Louise Hall
Dec 4, 2013
Annita Louise (Hicks) Hall, age 74 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Tennova Residential Hospice. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Rev. George and Vada Hicks. Survived by husband, Edward Hall; sister and brother-in-law, Sandra and Rick Sparks; niece and caregiver, Sandy Spangler; and a...
Jamie K. Long
Dec 2, 2013
Jamie K. Long, age 47, departed this life Monday, December 2, 2013. She fought a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. She was and still is an inspiration to all who knew her. She will be greatly missed by everyone. Jamie is proceeded in death by her father, James Ellis and grandmother, Gladys Breeden. She is survived by her...
Edna Mae Hunley
Dec 1, 2013
Edna M. Hunley, age 75 of Halls, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2013. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She worked for Levi Strauss for 20 years. Preceded in death by her husband, William L. Hunley, father, Lonnie Vanbebber, Sr.,; mother, Myrtel Vanbebber; brothers, Troy, Lonnie, Jr., and sisters, Virginia, and Emily. Survived by children, Jerry Burkhart,...
Barbara Faye Mallicoat
Dec 1, 2013
Barbara Faye Mallicoat (Mamaw), of Knoxville, passed away December 1, 2013. She was born on July 2, 1935 and raised on Boone Street. She was a loving wife and mother and loved by all who knew her. Preceded in death by husband, Ralph Edward Mallicoat, Sr. She leaves behind to mourn, children, Ralph Edward Mallicoat, Jr. and wife Veronica, Gayle...
O.D. Hatmaker
Nov 29, 2013
O.D. Hatmaker- age 81 of Knoxville passed away peacefully at his home Friday 11-29-2013. He was a United States Navy Veteran and served during Korean War and a retired employee at X-10 with 30 years service. He was a member of Third Creek Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Loyal and Ina Hatmaker; brothers, Charles and Gilmer Hatmaker; daughter,...
Geneva Raley Lay
Nov 28, 2013
Lay, Geneva Raley- age 90 of Maynardville passed away November 28, 2013 at Tennova Residential Hospice in Halls. Geneva was a long time member of Hubbs Grove Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Deana and Harley Raley Sr.; daughter, Mary Katherine Lay; brother, Raymond Lewis Raley; sisters, Evelyn and Dorothy Raley. Survived by sons, Larry (Brenda) and E.J. (Cathy)...
Troy Franklin Cheek
Nov 27, 2013
Troy Franklin Cheek Jr. age 65 of Knoxville answered his heavenly fathers call Wednesday November 27, 2013. Troy leaves to cherish his loving memory his Wife of 44 years Pat; Mother, Lena Hickman; Daughters, Angela (Jeff) Cheek, Rhonda (David) Donovan, and Rose Coppock; Grandchildren, Toni (Doug) Bryant, Cody (Ashley) Sharp, David Donovan III, Emily McGimsey, Jake Donovan, Tiffany, Michael, and...
Opal S. Christian
Nov 27, 2013
Opal S. Christian age 82 of Knoxville passed November 27, 2013. Preceded in death by, husband, James C. Christian, parents, Roscoe and Pearlie Shipley, 2 brothers and 5 sisters. Survivors, daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Bill Mellon and Karen and Jim Rice, daughter, Lisa Christian, 9 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren, 3 sisters. Family and friends...
David Ray Evans
Nov 26, 2013
David Ray Evans, age 61, of Knoxville passed away November 26, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father Ray Evans, mother Georgia Beck, brothers Bennie Wayne Evans, Robert Nicholas Evans and sister Dale Kinser. He is survived by his children Stacie Fleming, Tim (Amy) Evans, Tony (Amber) Evans, Chris Evans and their mother Mary Evans, grandchildren Cody, Taylor,...
Billy Joe Price
Nov 26, 2013
Billy Joe Price age 80 of Knoxville lost his battle with cancer late Tuesday night. Preceded in death by, beloved wife of 50+ years, Donna; parents, James and Thelma Price; sister, Charlotte Hays. Survivors, daughters, Kim Lee and Tammy Upton; sons, Barry and Tony Price; sisters, Betty Stewart of Indiana, Phyllis McCarter and Pam Brown of Knoxville; brothers, Jack Price...
Russell Ray Lowe
Nov 25, 2013
Russell Ray Lowe, age 59, of Knoxville passed away Monday, November 25, 2013 at Tennova North. He was preceded in death by his parents Albert & Annie Lowe, and 5 sisters and 3 brothers. He is survived by his daughters, Melisa Lowe and Jennifer Ramsey, both of Florida, grandson Tyler Lowe, also of Florida, sisters Ezzie Gardner, of Seymour, Patricia...
Ernest Frank "Ernie" Pelle
Nov 23, 2013
Ernest Frank “Ernie” Pelle, age 82 of Powell, went to be with the Lord November 23, 2013. Ernie’s hometown was Chagrin Falls, Ohio and then he moved to Los Angeles, California at the age of 29 and then retired to Powell, Tennessee. He was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church, retired postman, and a Korean War Veteran. Preceded in...
Michael (Mike) Anthony Anderson
Nov 23, 2013
Michael (Mike) Anthony Anderson, age 53, of Corryton passed away suddenly Saturday November 23, 2013. He was former president of Grainger County Historical society and Nicholas Gibbs Historical society and a Veteran of the Air National Guard. Survived by wife Carole Diane Anderson, Parents; Keith & Wanda Anderson, Daughters; Jessica Williams, Susan Williams and husband Jesse, son, Michael & wife...
Gearldine M. Berry
Nov 22, 2013
Gearldine Berry was born into this world on a snowy day, weighing approx. 2.5 lbs. Kept alive by a wood stove used as an incubator. She leaves behind a loving husband of 55 years, Reverend Oscar Berry, two children, an adopted son, many grandchildren, and one great-Grandchild. Called mammaw to most, Gearldine made a lasting impression on all that knew...
Willa Mae Brummett
Nov 21, 2013
Willa Mae Brummett, age 85, of Knoxville, passed away November 21, 2013. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by husband, David Earl Brummett and sister, Pauline Keck. Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, David M. and Dorothy Brummett. Grandsons, Billy and Lauren and niece, Tammy. Service 3pm Sunday, Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City. Rev. Jim Duncan officiating. Family &...
Barbara Jean Carmon
Nov 21, 2013
Barbara Carmon age 78 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord suddenly Thursday November 21, 2013. She was a beloved Mother and Mamaw. She was a member of Atkins Baptist Church. Preceeded in death by Husband George W. Carmon, Parents Walter and Stella Gray and Brother J R Gray. Survivors Daughter and Son in law Angela and Chuck Goosie,...
Etta Mae Parrott
Nov 21, 2013
Etta Mae Parrott, age 78, went to be with the Lord November 21, 2013. She was a life-time member of Dutch Valley Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Jack Parrott; sons, Steve Duncan and Mike Parrott. Survived by sons, Greg Parrott, Jeff (Angela) Parton; daughter-in-law, Doris Seymore; grand-dog Cookie Parrott; granddaughter Victoria Parton; great-grandson Sawyer; brother Charles Ray (Susan)...
