Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Gregory Dan Wright
Feb 9, 2014
Greg Wright age 44 of Knoxville passed away February 9, 2014. Member of United Missionary Baptist Church. He was a much loved man and loved having fun with family and friends. Preceded in death by, parents, Jimmy and Guthrie Wright. Survivors, sons, Greg Wright, Jr. and Jimmy Lee Wright and and Ronnie Gogfrey, daughter, Tahmeca Godfrey, granddaughter, Mahlaya Mayfield, brothers...
Jessica Compton
Feb 9, 2014
Jessica Compton, age 26, of Strawberry Plains passed away February 9, 2014. She was preceded in death by her brother Brad Beal. She is survived by her daughters Lily, Alley and Chloe, her parents John & Linda Compton, and her sisters Amy Beal, Gabby Allison and Melissa Smith. Family and friends will meet at 1:45 pm Monday at Caledonia Cemetery...
Jim Eddie Pointer
Feb 9, 2014
Jim Eddie Pointer, Sr., age 66, passed away February 9, 2014. He was a Christian and a devoted husband, father, and papaw who will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by parents, Ruby and Earl Pointer; brother, Joe Pointer. He leaves behind his loving wife of 47 years, Linda Pointer; son, Jim Pointer, Jr. and wife Vicki; grandchildren, Bridgett and...
Charles Thomas Mcmillan
Feb 9, 2014
McMillan, Charles Thomas (Buddy)- age 80, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by his son, U.S. Air Force Captain Charles Thomas McMillan II, who lost his life serving our country in Iran in 1980; father, Charles (Cot) McMillan; mother and stepfather, Bertha...
Stephen Eugene Grodeman
Feb 9, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Joseph Paul "Heavy" Summers
Feb 9, 2014
Joseph Paul “Heavy” Summers- age 87, of Halls, passed away February 9, 2014. He was a member of Texas Valley Baptist Church and U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. Survived by brother, Robert E. Summers; sister, Betty Breeding; friend, Betty Shepherd; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held 8:00 PM, Tuesday, at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel...
Mildred Ruth Holbert
Feb 8, 2014
Mildred R. Holbert, age 100, passed away February 8, 2014. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by parents William and Leora Sharp, husband Raymond Holbert, son Bobby Holbert, grandson Matthew Holbert, and son-in-law Ralph Spruiell. Survivors include daughter Peggy Spruiell, son Ray Holbert and wife Donna, daughter-in-law Margie Holbert, grandchildren Chris Spruiell and wife Pam,...
Wayne William Lett
Feb 8, 2014
William Wayne Lett of Knoxville, born April 27, 1939, died suddenly at his home February 8, 2014. He was a member of Sharon Baptist Church; a graduate of Halls High School; and served his country in the U.S. Army from January 8, 1962 to January 8, 1964. Wayne was well known for his excellent restoration of antique cars, receiving many...
Lula Charlene Mabes
Feb 8, 2014
Lula Charlene (Cash) Mabes, age 55, received into Heaven with childlike faith on February 8, 2014. She was preceded in death by father Clifford Leory Ferguson and mother Gladys Louise Ferguson. She is survived by son Kevin “Bubba” Isbel, daughter and son-in-law Courtney & Robert Vandevander, sister and brother-in-law Kathy & Gary Graybeal, brother and sister-in-law Mike & Karen Ferguson,...
William Glenn Graves
Feb 6, 2014
William Glenn Graves, 91, Plainview, went to live in Heaven on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at Ben Atchley State Veteran’s Home where he lived for the last 7 years. Bill was of the Baptist faith and lived in the Gibbs and Corryton communities. He served in WW II in the Navy and was a machinist on the B 24’s, serving...
Michael "Chris" Huffaker
Feb 6, 2014
Michael “Chris” Huffaker, age 53, passed away February 6, 2014. He was a member of Grove City Baptist Church. He loved to fish and will be greatly missed by his loving family. Preceded in death by, mother, Helen Huffaker. Survived by children, Nikki Faulkner, Brad and Sally Huffaker, Michael and Chasity Huffaker, and Corey Stansberry; 8 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; father,...
Lester Lynn Covington
Feb 5, 2014
Lester Lynn Covington went to be with the Lord on February 5, 2014. He was born July 26, 1948. He was of the Baptist Faith and showed his love for Jesus through his kindness to everyone who knew him. He was a Freemason and worked for the Local Painters Union #437 for many years. Lester was a veteran of the...
Dorothy Mae Waller
Feb 5, 2014
DOROTHY MAE WALLER, 74, KNOXVILLE, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 05, 2014. Dorothy was born in Knoxville, attended Knoxville High School and spent most of her life living in the Halls-Powell area. She was a loving mother, sister and friend to many; longtime member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church and a member of the...
James W. Brown
Feb 4, 2014
James W. Brown age 96, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on 2-4-14 at his home. He was long time member of Salem Baptist Church and served proudly in the Army Air Corps in WWII and retired from Toms foods. He is survived by his wife of 71 years Nancy E. Brown and their five children; Jim & Margaret Brown of...
Dana Clifford Allen
Feb 4, 2014
Dana Clifford Allen, born March 25, 1922, passed away February 4, 2014. Dana was a WWII Veteran serving in the Navy as a Machinist. He served at Pearl Harbor. He worked and retired from Standard Knitting Mills. He was a long time member of Bookwalter United Methodist Church. Dana was preceded in death by his wife Pauline; daughter Elaine; parents...
William Cooper Stuckey
Feb 3, 2014
William Cooper Stuckey, age 65 of Halls, passed away February 3, 2014. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War where he received a Purple Heart, and he was a well known Renault mechanic. Preceded in death by parents, Hubert and Margaret Stuckey, Sr. and first wife, Patricia. Survived by brother, Hubert Stuckey, Jr.; nephews, Hubert Stuckey, III...
David Leland Reed
Feb 3, 2014
David Leland Reed, born December 14, 1954 in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed peacefully into Eternity Monday, February 3, 2014 at UT Hospital. His life was a testimony to the glory of God. He was employed by Tennessee Highway Patrol for 15 years, Dynamic Security for 15 years, and currently with the Department of Homeland Security. He was the son of the...
William "Bill" Lee Watts
Feb 1, 2014
William “Bill” Lee Watts, age 69, lifelong resident of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at home February 1, 2014. He was a proud veteran serving as a Staff Sergeant in the US Army. He also served in the National Guard for 20 years and was Lieutenant of Plant Protection at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He was preceded in death by parents,...
Lois Ann Harrison Hammer
Feb 1, 2014
Lois Ann Harrison Hammer age 73 went home to be with our Lord, February 1, 2014. She wa a member of Dante Church Of God and a member of The Order Of Eastern Star. She is preceded in death by, husband, Thomas Hammer, granddaughter, Evelyn Hammer, father, George Harrison, mother, Gladys Lundy Harrison Weaver, Billy Joe Harrison and James Harrison,...