Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Vernon Lee Smith
Sep 26, 2014
Vernon Lee Smith, age 74, passed away September 26, 2014. He was proud to serve his country in the US Army. Preceded in death by wife, Lucy Smith; parents, Henry and Eva Smith; brother, Verlin Smith; sisters, Ruby Atkins and Jewell Dodson. Survived by son, David Smith and many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the staff at Ft. Sanders...
Jimmy Ray Reach
Sep 25, 2014
Jimmy R. Reach went to be with the Lord September 25, 2014. He was a member of Milan Baptist Church. He was a retired Master Sergeant of the United States Army, where he served his country for 24 years. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Bobbie Cooper Reach; sons, Tony (Sue) Reach, Billy Reach & friend Jennifer...
Floyd Edward Reed
Sep 25, 2014
Floyd E. Reed, Sr.- age 87, of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2014, at home after a long illness. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church and ordained deacon, a World War II Veteran, and a lifetime member of Charles H. McKinney Lodge #433 F&AM. He was retired from Associated Electrical Contractors and had worked as an electrician...
Sarah Redding
Sep 25, 2014
Sarah Redding, age 71, of Halls, passed away September 25, 2014 at UT Hospital . She was my wife, my love and my best friend. There are no services planned. Arrangements by Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel.
Glenn E. Bloomer
Sep 25, 2014
Glenn E. Bloomer- age 76, of Halls, went to be with the Lord on September 25, 2014. Longtime manager of Fountain City Lanes and Starlite Lanes. Member of Greater Knoxville Bowling Association Hall of Fame. Preceded in death by parents, Mack and Ida Bloomer; brothers, Lloyd Bloomer and Bruce Bloomer; sister, Virginia Kirkland. Survived by wife of 51 years, Shirley...
Katheryn Louise Kuykendall
Sep 25, 2014
Katheryn Louise (Horton) Kuykendall, went to be with her Savior September 25, 2014 to join her late husband James Cecil Kuykendall Sr. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church in Halls Crossroads for 50 plus years where she taught Sunday School, worked in Vacation Bible School, ran a children’s daycare program, and participated in many other church activities. She...
Barbara Lou Mynatt
Sep 24, 2014
Barbara Lou Mynatt, age 83, of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at U.T. Hospital. She was a charter member of Unity Baptist Church and taught Sunday School for at least 60 years. She was an avid reader and a huge U.T. fan. Preceded in death by parents, Ernest Fred Mynatt Sr. & Azella Holbert Mynatt. Brothers, Ernest Fred...
Raymond Eugene "Buster" Gallagher
Sep 22, 2014
Raymond Eugene Gallagher Jr. (Buster) - age 61, of Knoxville, passed away September 22, 2014 from complications of a stroke. Buster was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by parents, Raymond E. Gallagher Sr. and Elaine Clark. Survivors include sons Rocky of Friendsville and Patrick of Knoxville, daughters, Brandi (Tony) of Friendsville and Gina...
Erbie Hubert Foster
Sep 21, 2014
Erbie H. Foster Sr.- passed away September 21, 2014. He was a longtime member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and retired with 32 years of service with the Post Office. Preceded in death by parents, Roscoe and Edna Foster. Survived by wife, Mary Foster; daughter, Nancy Foster Brock; son, Erbie H. Foster Jr. and wife Della; grandsons, Justin Foster and...
Claude F. Hall
Sep 21, 2014
Claude F. Hall, age 89, of Knoxville passed away Sunday, September 21, 2014. Claude served with the U.S. Navy in WWII and later he owned and operated Arlington Auto Sales for many years. He was a lifelong member of Sharon Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was also a mason from Fountain City Lodge # 757. Claude...
Clarence " Nub" Acuff
Sep 21, 2014
Clarence “Nub” Acuff passed away September 21, 2014 after a short battle of cancer. Member of Corryton Baptist Church. He retired in 1991 from Container Corporation after 41 years of service, and he was also a retired Knox County School Bus Contractor. He enjoyed calling Appalachian square dances and attending local country music shows. He also enjoyed attending and following...
William Gene Loy
Sep 18, 2014
William “Bill” G. Loy, age 67 of Knoxville, passed away September 18, 2014. He was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church. Preceeded in death by parents Mildred and Theodore Loy. Survivors include brother Ted (Donna) and Glenn (Faye) Loy, nephew Keith Loy, nieces Stacy Loy and Cindy Manis, great nieces Ellington and Blakley Loy, and great nephews Marcus and Matthew...
Virginia Kidd Woods
Sep 18, 2014
Woods, Virginia Jo Kidd – 87 of Knoxville, is now receiving the eternal rewards of accepting Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior. On September 18, 2014 she passed from this life to the new glorious life promised to all Christians. She was a member of Halls Christian Church for thirty five years and attended Stedfast Baptist Church. She...
Bill Dalton
Sep 17, 2014
Bill Dalton was called home September 17, 2014. He was of the Baptist Faith. Bill retired from APAC of Knoxville and enjoyed old hot rods and Harley Davidson Motorcycles. Bill was Preceded in death by father Pete Dalton. Bill is survived by mother Elizabeth Dalton, sister Shirley Stanifer, children Ray Dalton and wife Tracy, Angel Ringstom and husband Donnie, Paula...
Sharon Elaine Erwin
Sep 17, 2014
Sharon Elaine Erwin, age 52, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2014. She is preceded in death by her son, Derrick Scott; father, Eugene Roberts, and grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Roberts and Mr. & Mrs. Charles Byrd; and several aunts and uncles. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Amanda & Andrew Drollman and grandsons, Jeremy and Noah;...
Artis O'Dell Brantley
Sep 15, 2014
Rev. Artis Brantley, 88, of Maynardville, went to live with his Heavenly Father on September 15, 2014 with loved ones by his side. He was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. In his earlier years, he had pastored at Zion Hill, Hines Creek, Byrams Fork, Macedonia, and Mount Olive Baptist Churches. Also, he held many revivals in the local...
Clark "Charlie" Hill
Sep 15, 2014
Hill, Clark Charles “Charlie”, age 33, of Corryton passed away September 15, 2014. He was of the Baptist faith. He was employed by Safe-T. He loved to travel, fish and spend time with his family and his dogs. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Jack Cox; paternal grandfather, Harry Hill; and aunts, Jean Gass and Diane Hill....
Patricia Ann Sorrells Knott
Sep 14, 2014
Patricia Knott, age 74, passed away September 14, 2014. She was a Registered Nurse for 40 years, and a member of Christ United Methodist Church. She was a great mother, grandmother, and friend and will be missed by many. Preceded in death by loving husband of 52 years, Larry Knott; parents, Helen and Roy Sorrells. Survived by faithful companion, Rosie;...
Thomas Harrison Troutt
Sep 14, 2014
Thomas Harrison Troutt, born January 29, 1932, passed away September 14, 2014. He retired from the City of Knoxville. He was a hero to his children and grandchildren. Preceded in death by children, Brenda Cole, Tommy and Rhonda Troutt, Pamela Miller, Cindy Troutt; grandchildren, William Hunter, Austin Troutt, and Makenzi Troutt; parents, Ed and Mary Troutt; siblings, Sis, Barbara, Bobby,...
Phyllis Hopkins Holder
Sep 13, 2014
Phyllis Hopkins Holder, age 91, passed away September 13, 2014. She was a longtime member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. She was a very special lady and an angel to many. Many of her loved ones have already preceded her in death including husbands Walter Glass Hopkins and W.L. “Dusty” Holder. Survivors include daughter Nancy Hopkins Stewart, nieces and nephews...
