Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Tex Mccoy Caudill
Sep 17, 2013
Tex Caudill, age 62, went to be with his Lord September 17, 2013. He was a member of Redemption Harvest Church.Preceeded by his parents Verlie &Naomi Caudill. Survived by; Sons: Tony, Josh, Jeremy Caudill & wife Danielle. Grandchildren: Anna & Emery Caudill. Sisters: Linda Yates, Carol & husband Bill Wilson, Betty & husband Joe Crawford.Funeral Service will be 8pm Thursday...
James L. Welch
Sep 17, 2013
James L. Welch, Sr., born September 20, 1938, received his heavenly wings on September 17, 2013. He was retired from Rohm-Haas after 38 years of service. Preceded in death by mother, Rozella Kirby; father, Elmer Brabston; half sister, Georgia Calhoon. Survived by wife, Joyce Key Welch; children, James L. Welch, Jr., Barbara (Ron) Wicks, Kelly Ogle; step children, Craig Hardin,...
Willard N. Albert
Sep 14, 2013
Willard Nathaniel Albert, age 91, of Knoxville, Tennessee, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 14, 2013. Mr. Albert retired as a well-respected attorney in the Fountain City area and practiced law in Knoxville for over 60 years. He lived a strong and active life, both as an attorney and counselor, and in the Fountain City community. He was...
Julianne Wilson Reese
Sep 13, 2013
Julianne M. (Wilson) Reese, age 72, went home to meet her Savior surrounded by loving family on September 13, 2013. Julie was a faithful servant and Sessions member of Crossroads Presbyterian Church. She was an avid golfer, seamstress, and an accomplished artist. She was a resident of Maynardville, TN for the past 13 years. She spent most of her life...
John "Craig" Crutchfield
Sep 13, 2013
JOHN “CRAIG” CRUTCHFIELD, Knoxville, TN, born 7/20/62, went home to be with his Lord and Savior 9/13/13, where he is free of his pain and suffering. Craig enjoyed his life fully with a wry sense of humor, his family, his VOLS, his dealers, golf, collection of collections, trivia, and all those who knew him will love him forever. Craig was...
Charles G. Mccloud
Sep 11, 2013
Charles “Charlie” G. McCloud, passed away September 11, 2013. Retired from Robertshaw after 40 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Lorene McCloud. Survived by loving wife of 24 years, Shirley Smith McCloud; daughters, Kelly (Brian) Miles, Kristi (Kelly) Burns; step daughters, Tina Walters, Kim (Rodney) Boles; grandchildren, Jeremy Walters, Hope Walters, Haley Ramsey, Katrina Collins, Austin...
Irene Mae Blair
Sep 10, 2013
Irene Mae Blair, 91, of Knoxville and formerly of Strawberry Plains, went to be with the Lord on September 10, 2013. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and former Sunday School teacher. She retired after 45 years from Standard Knitting Mills. She was preceeded in death by husband, Clifford “Rip” Blair; daughter, Carolyn Robinett; parents, Melvin and Leona...
Donna Kay Hill
Sep 10, 2013
Donna Kay Hill passed away September 10, 2013. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Eddie Hill and Dora Vess. Survivors, uncles and a host of cousins and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Hanna, Dr. Gray and Dr. Nichalous and staff for their love and care. Family and friends will meet 1:45 pm Friday...
Carolyn Sue Donahue
Sep 9, 2013
Carolyn “Sue” Donahue, age 64, entered Heaven’s gates on September 9, 2013. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend. She was a member of Park Lane Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by parents Bob and Edith Carnes and Edgar “Jr.” Dukes, grandparents Elick and Nellie Keisling, Edgar “Poppy” and Martha “Granny” Dukes, brother Ronald...
Mattie Petre Collins
Sep 9, 2013
Mattie Petre Collins, age 78, was called home to Heaven on September 9, 2013. She was a member of Graveston Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband Odra S. Collins, infant son Randall Collins, parents Edgar and Valley Petre, brothers William E. Petre and Herman Petre, sisters Helen Phillips, Hettie Acuff, Melissa McGinnis, and Lucille Phipps, and close...
Ashley Nicole Roop
Sep 9, 2013
Ashley “Roopy” Nicole Roop, age 20, of Corryton, passed away September 9, 2013. She attended Walled Lake School in Michigan. She is preceded in death by brother Jim Roop Jr. Survived by parents Colleen and Jim Roop, Sr. of Corryton and brother Daniel Roop of Pennsylvania. Service will be 3pm Sunday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. Family will receive...
Allen Ray Ryder
Sep 8, 2013
Allen Ray “Cat” Ryder, age 62, passed away September 8, 2013 at his home. Preceded in death by mother, Dorothy Lucille Ryder; father, Weldon Paul Ryder; brother, Rocky Ryder. Survived by son, Jason Ryder and wife Michelle of Maynardville; daughters, Kimberly Grissom of Knoxville, Lori Hensley and husband Ron of Knoxville; brother, Wade Biggs and wife Dorothy of Maynardville, Jim...
Patricia Ann Cooper
Sep 8, 2013
Patricia A. “Tiny” Cooper age 56 of Knoxville passed away September 8, 2013 at her home. Preceded in death by, husband, Terry Cooper, Sr. and father, Clyde Eubanks. Survivors, son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Jackie Taylor, grandson, Jacob Taylor and mother, Wanda Eubanks. Service 8 pm Thursday, Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel, Dr. Jerry Taylor officiating. Family and friends...
Richard Wayne Treece
Sep 8, 2013
Richard W. Treece (Rick) passed away September 8, 2013 at his home. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church of Fountain City and a former member of Dante Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his dad, Bill R. Treece; grandparents, Rondy Treece, R. B. and Roxie Cox. He is survived and will be missed by his family, mother, Lois...
Shawn Ware
Sep 8, 2013
Shawn Ware, born June 17, 1988, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 8, 2013. He was a 2007 graduate of Central High School. Shawn is survived by his mother, Cathy Ferry Ware; uncles, Richard (Linda) Ferry, Edward (Deanna) Ferry, Jay Ferry and Garry Ferry; several cousins; special friends, Patrick McKee, Cody Avans and Stephanie Kimsey. Due to Shawn’s love of...
Judy Lorena Gardner
Sep 6, 2013
Judy Gardner, age 73, of Knoxville went to be with her Lord on September 6, 2013 at her home. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Fountain City. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert H. Gardner, daughter Sharon Russell, parents David and Ollie Price, and brother Sanford Price. Survived by: Son: Bobby Gardner, daughter and...
Pattie Marie Smith
Sep 5, 2013
Pattie Marie McGill Smith passed away September 5, 2013 at home. She was a member of Community Baptist Church. Preceeded in death by father, Rev. Fred McGill; mother, Mildred McGill; brother, Freddie McGill. Survived by son, Shaun Smith; brother, Charley and wife Judy McGill; several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and her beloved cat, Roxy. Family and friends will meet...
Anna G. Calhoun
Sep 5, 2013
Anna G. Calhoun, age 90, passed away September 5, 2013. She was a lifelong member of Salem Baptist Church and retired from Robert Shaw. Preceded in death by husband of 64 years, E. H. Calhoun; brothers, Hubert George and Robert L George; niece, Teresa Dockter. Survived by nephew, Shannon George and sister-in-law, Barbara George; several other nieces and nephews and...
Gregory Lee Dunsmore
Sep 4, 2013
Gregory Lee Dunsmore, age 45 of Corryton, passed peacefully from our presence into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Greg was honored to be an officer with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and a member of the Blue Knights. He was also a member of Clear Springs...
Roberta Holt
Sep 3, 2013
Roberta Bowen Holt, age 80, of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday at Ft. Sanders Regional Hospital. Survivors: husband, Frank Holt. Son, Richard Holt. Daughter & son-in-law, Cindy & James Argendeli of Atlanta. Granddaughter, Evangelia Argendeli and several nieces & nephews. Family & friends will meet at Greenwood Cemetery at 12:45pm Friday for graveside service at 1pm. In lieu of flowers memorial...
