Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Hillyard Greer "Bud" Dyer
Jul 22, 2013
Dyer, Hillyard Greer “Bud” – “Dad and Papaw”, age 86 of Knoxville, passed away Monday, July 22, 2013 at Tennova Residential Hospice. Mr. Dyer was a member of 2nd United Methodist Church in Knoxville. He was preceded in death and reunited with his wife of 61 years, Margaret J. Dyer; son, Stephen A. Dyer; daughter, Brenda Bull; parents, Samuel and...
John Henry Conner
Jul 20, 2013
John H. Conner, age 81, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2013. He was a member of the Black Oak Heights Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, John and Glennie Mae Conner, and sister Barbara (Bobbie). Survivors include his wife Ann Maynard Conner, daughters Rebecca Cook and Laurie (Sonny) Harless, sons Wayne (Christi) Conner and Randy “Byrd” (Cherrie) Conner. Grandchildren...
Thomas Newton Bruce
Jul 20, 2013
Thomas Newton Bruce 88 passed on to his heavenly reward July 20, 2013. Tommy was born October 1, 1924 to Levi Newton and Mary Bell Long Bruce. His father Levi was a Confederate Calvary Veteran. After his father died he spent his early years in Rogersville and Hawkins County. He was a simple man who grew up a country boy....
Helen Beeler Seaton
Jul 19, 2013
Helen Beeler Seaton, age 83, went to be with the Lord on July 19, 2013. She suffered a stroke and was unable to recover. Helen was a member of Central View American Christian Church in Washburn. She was a beloved wife, a wonderful and prayerful mother, grandmother, sister and friend and will be greatly missed by all. She loved her...
Gary Lynn Buckner
Jul 18, 2013
Buckner, Gary Lynn, age 54 of Knoxville, went to be with his Lord, Jesus Christ, on July 18, 2013. Gary was a member of Union Baptist Church and an employee of TDOT for 35 years. He was a loving and devoted family man who was renown for lending a helping hand towards both man and animal as well as enjoying...
Walter Elbert "Bud" Coomer
Jul 17, 2013
Walter E. (Bud) Coomer, Sr. Age 84 of Halls passed away July 17, 2013. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church. He was a Veteran of U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict. Bud was the President of Mynatt Funeral Home where he had worked since 1948. He is Preceded in death by loving wife of 52 years, Mary...
Rhonda Lane Pellom
Jul 14, 2013
Rhonda Pellom, age 51, went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2013. She is preceded in death by father, Earl Bunch; sister, Rema Bunch and brother, Randy Bunch. She is survived by mother, Barbara Bunch; son, Jason Pellom and wife April; daughter, Ashley Harbin and husband Cory; grandchildren, Riley Pellom, Caleb and Dylan Harbin; sister, Helen Buchman; brother,...
Charles W. Hall
Jul 14, 2013
Charles W. Hall, age 77, of Knoxville, passed away July 14, 2013 at Tennova Residential Hospice. He was a life-long resident of Halls Crossroads and a member of Sharon Baptist Church. Retired from the City of Knoxville after 35 years of service and Three Ridges and Centennial Golf Courses. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Army. Preceded in...
Lowell "Buddy" Tarver
Jul 14, 2013
Lowell Eugene (Buddy) Tarver, Jr., age 51, passed away at Tennova Physician’s Regional on Sunday morning, July 14, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Buddy had Lou Gehrig’s (ALS) disease for 11 years, and regardless of the circumstances always had an exceptional attitude. He was loved by countless friends, and the family wishes to express their appreciation for all they...
Zella Christine Hayes White
Jul 12, 2013
Zella Christine Hayes White, age 90 of Powder Springs, went to be with the Lord July 12, 2013. She was a faithful member of Powerhouse Ministries FWB Church. Preceded in death by husband, Lee White, Jr.; son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Deanna White; grandson, Kirk Jordan; great grandson, Kyler Williams; 5 sisters; 6 brothers. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Marvin...
Flo Aline Elkins
Jul 10, 2013
Flo Aline Elkins - age 85 of Heiskell, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. She was a devoted Christian mother and a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents; Henry and Katherine Hankins; husband Chadwick Elkins; daughter Sheila Hooks and grandson Dennis Welch. Survived and loved by children Fauna Stooksbury,...
Wayne Lawson Collins
Jul 8, 2013
Wayne Lawson Collins, age 71, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord July 8, 2013. Wayne was of the Baptist faith. He was a U.S. Veteran serving in the Marines and an antique car enthusiast. Preceded in death by parents, Glenn and Mary Collins; stepson, Dennis Laxton. Survived by wife, Dorothy Bell Collins; children, Billie Ann and Jim...
Jack Don Jones
Jul 6, 2013
Jack Don Jones, age 87, went home to be with Jesus on July 6, 2013. He was led to accept Jesus as his personal savior by Quinn Lanham of Tazewell. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army. He is preceded in death by parents, Cecil and Geneva Jones; infant son, Jack Don Jones...
Lydia Mildred Mabe
Jul 6, 2013
Lydia Mildred Mabe, age 88 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 6, 2013. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth E. Mabe; granddaughter, Judith Alison; parents, Francis and Tilda Beeler; and brothers and a sister. Survived by sons, Phillip Mabe and wife Darlene, Larry Mabe and wife Kim;...
Jack R. Welch
Jul 4, 2013
Jack R. Welch, age 64 of Halls, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior on July 4, 2013 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. He retired from Roberts Shaw/ Fulton Bellows after 37 years. He coached girls softball for many years. To know this special man was to love him. Preceded in death...
Jerry Puffenbarger
Jul 2, 2013
Jerry Puffenbarger, age 75 of Knoxville, passed away July 2, 2013 at Ft. Sanders Hospital. He was a member of the West Side Baptist Church and veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a loving husband, father, and papaw. Survivors include his wife, Sandy Puffenbarger, son Ben (Audra) Puffenbarger, daughter Angie Puffenbarger, grandchildren Abby & Samie Puffenbarger, step-brother Glenn Lowery,...
Aileen Mullins
Jul 1, 2013
Mullins, Aileen (Daniels), age 85, passed away early Monday morning on July 1, 2013 after a long battle with Alzheimers. She was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and a friend to all who knew her. She retired from the Standard Knitting Mills and was a long-time member of Salem Baptist Church in the Halls community. Preceded in death...
Georgia Lee Shearl
Jun 30, 2013
Georgia Ellis Shearl, age 81 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on June 30, 2013 where she was greeted by her loving husband of 55 years, Ernest Shearl and parents, George & Mary Ellis. She was a member of Ridgedale Baptist Church. She was employed by Standard Knitting Mills for many years, and then supervised dining rooms...
Lisa Annette Hope Headrick
Jun 30, 2013
Lisa Annette Taylor Hope Headrick- age 49 of Maryville passed away June 30, 2013. Preceded in death by sister, Jewel Morgan; brothers, Rudolph Taylor and Gary Taylor; father, Raymond Taylor; husband, William Hope. Survived by husband, Daryl Headrick; son, William Hope Jr.; daughter Vina Jean Headrick; son, Daryl Wayne Headrick II.; mother, Grovette Taylor; sister, Deloris Wright. Funeral service will...
