Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Callie Sexton Irick
Jul 27, 2014
Callie Sexton Irick, age 93, of Halls, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tyson Lloyd Irick. Mr. & Mrs. Irick were members of the Mr. & Mrs. Sunday School class at Central Baptist Church of Fountain City. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sharon & Ray Garrett; daughter Sandra Irick;...
Callie Marie Graybeal
Jul 27, 2014
Callie Marie Graybeal, age 63, passed away July 27, 2014. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church and attended Old Rugged Cross Missionary Baptist Church. She was an employee of Wal-Mart. She lived for her children and grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Walter Ray Graybeal; parents, Paul and Beulah; sisters, Vickie Houston, Jane White. Survived by children, Becky...
Dorothy V. Kitts Keck
Jul 26, 2014
Dorothy V. Kitts Keck, age 89, of Maryville, former longtime resident of Fountain City, went home to be with her Lord July 26, 2014. She loved her family and had faithfully succeeded in serving them all with ever fiber of her being. She attended Sevier Heights Baptist Church which she loved. She was loved and respected by all who knew...
Helen Lucille Hill Witt
Jul 25, 2014
Witt, Helen Lucille Hill, 82, of Knoxville, died on July 25, 2014. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church in Corryton. She loved to read, garden, cook and bake. Her friends and family enjoyed all her cooking, especially her chocolate pies and chicken and dumplings. She loved short visits to the beach but delighted in returning to her...
Imogene "Jean" Vance
Jul 25, 2014
Imogene (Jean) Vance- age 86, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Friday July 25, 2014. She was a longtime member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband, Jimmie Vance. She is survived by daughter, Patti and husband Jim Crittenden; son, Jimmie D. Vance; granddaughter, Taylor Vance; great grandchildren, Jayden, Christian and Natalye; sisters,...
Buddy Leon Williams
Jul 24, 2014
Buddy Leon Williams, age 86 of Powell, passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2014. Buddy was a member of Sunnyview Baptist Church and a deacon for 50 plus years. He was a truck driver in Knoxville and the surrounding areas where he drove for Huber & Huber and then for Smith’s Transfer for 44 years. Buddy and Opal...
Rodney Lawrence "Daddio" Hewitt
Jul 23, 2014
Rodney Lawrence Hewitt, “Daddio”, of Powell, passed away July 23, 2014 at Vanderbilt Hospital after a lengthy illness. Member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. He was a fun loving great father, a wonderful son, and loved by many. Preceded in death by father, Eldred Hewitt; grandparents, Charlie and Beulah Hewitt. Survived by his mother, Karen Moore McClain and step-father, Scotty...
J. Ralph Lewis
Jul 22, 2014
J. Ralph Lewis, age 97, of Knoxville, passed away July 22, 2014. He was born July 7, 1917. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, former co-teacher of Revealers Sunday School class, WWII U.S. Marine Iwo Jima Survivor, lifetime member of Marine Corps League, and had retired from Avondale Farms Creamery. He was preceded in death by wife...
Betty Jean Bailey
Jul 22, 2014
Betty Jean Oaks Bailey, age 80, of Knoxville TN, Formerly of Union County, passed away July 22, 2014. She was born July 21st 1934, she was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church. Member of Beta Sigma Phi 48 years, Antique Dealer at Green Acres Flee Market for many years where she met many friends. Betty was a loving wife,...
Oleta "Ruth" Hinton
Jul 21, 2014
Oleta “Ruth” Hinton, age 74, has gone home to be with our Lord, July 21, 2014. She was preceded in death by husband, Bobby Hinton. Survivors include sons Steve Hinton and wife Gia, Terry Hinton, and Randy Hinton and wife Kim, daughter Tracy Dockery, grandchildren Chad Hinton, Allen Hinton, Candace Medley, and Dustin Moneymaker, great- grandchildren Addy “Poo” Moneymaker, and...
Christopher Lynn Hunley
Jul 21, 2014
Christopher Lynn Hunley, age 45, passed away July 21, 2014 at home of natural causes. He was preceded in death by his father, Stan C. Hunley. He is survived by his mother, Brenda Hunley; grandmother,Mary B. Hunley; and several aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and a host of friends. Family and friends may call at their convenience on Thursday at Mynatt...
Daniel Elmore Cox
Jul 21, 2014
Daniel Elmore Cox, age 68, born July 28, 1945, passed away peacefully in his sleep after a lengthy battle with cancer. Danny was a member of Hinds Creek Baptist Church and a graduate of Norris High School and Carson Newman College. He was a long time employee of Albers Drug Company, before retiring to enjoy his favorite pastimes – fishing,...
Leroy James Wagner
Jul 20, 2014
Leroy (Roy) James Wagner age 74 of Knoxville passed away July 20, 2014. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in 1969 and then joined Fleet Reserve until 1975 with a total of 20 years service. He served 3 terms in Vietnam and spent a lot of his service time overseas. He was on different ships in the U.S....
Herbert Winslow Wilson
Jul 20, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Geraldine Shelton
Jul 19, 2014
Geraldine Shelton age 73, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday July 19th, 2014 at her home. She was of Baptist faith, she was a loving mother, great-grandmother, grandmother, and sister. She was preceded in death by her husband Cloid Shelton, parents Dovie and Jessie Lee, sisters, Ruth Wolfenbarger, Omie Carver, Betty Wolfenbarger, Bobbie Crews, and...
Roy Buchannon Mcginnis
Jul 17, 2014
McGinnis, Roy B, age 95 of Corryton, passed away July 17, 2014 at Tennova Residential Hospice after a brief illness. He served with the United States Army Corp of Engineers and the Transportation Department during WWII, stationed in Italy. Roy retired from Pet Dairy with 35 years of service and Knox County with 15 years of service. He was preceded...
Elmer Eugene Ridenour
Jul 17, 2014
Elmer Eugene Ridenour, age 79 of Halls, passed away at home on July 17, 2014. He was a member of Fountain City United Methodist Church, Christian Home Builders Sunday School Class, Silver Hammers, and the Romeo Club. He enjoyed fishing, reading, spending time at the beach and was an avid Lady Vols Basketball fan. He served in the United States...
Jerry Allen Carr
Jul 15, 2014
Jerry Allen Carr, age 47, passed away July 15, 2014, after a hard fought battle with cancer. Preceded in death by mother, Anna Ruth Carr and grandmother, Elva White. He is survived by daughter, Tracy Reynolds. The family wishes to thank Pilot Store #277 (Emory Road) for its compassion, support, thoughts and prayers, and his doctors for their excellent care...
William "Bill" Underwood
Jul 14, 2014
William “Bill” Wallace Underwood, age 69, passed away July 14, 2014 at his home. He lived a full and active life and left many, many friends behind. He was preceded in death by his father, Leon Underwood; mother, Doris Acuff; and brother, Bob Brown. He is survived by his daughter, Traci Farley; granddaughters, Raegan and Maison Farley; father, Warren “Shorty”...
Terry Allen Strader
Jul 14, 2014
Terry Allen Strader, 56, passed away Saturday, July 12th at his home in South Knoxville. Mr. Strader was a native of Knoxville and worked for 30 years at Rice Chrysler in Alcoa. He was preceded in death by his parents Jesse (Gene) and Dorene Strader. Terry is survived by sister Tammy Strader; brothers Rick Strader and Robert and wife Kristie...
