Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Douglas P. Grant
Oct 15, 2018
Douglas “Doug” P. Grant, age 63 of Fountain City passed away Monday, October 15, 2018 at his home. He was a 1973 graduate of Central High School. He was a parishioner at Holy Ghost Catholic Church. He was the owner of Grant and Grant Contractors. Doug was a Tennessee Vols Fan and fishing enthusiast. He played baseball with the Fountain...
Mary Jean Bright Mcmanus
Oct 14, 2018
Mary Jean “Grandma” Bright McManus, age 88 passed away on October 14, 2018. Jean was a lifetime member of Salem Baptist Church, a 1947 graduate and salutatorian of Halls High School, and a member of the Halls Women League. She worked for Knox County and City Schools. Jean loved kids and was known to so many as Grandma. She had...
Wrildia A. Blackburn
Oct 13, 2018
Wrildia Blackburn, age 88, went to be with the Lord Saturday, October 13, 2018. She was a member of Roseberry Baptist Church. She was the Christian mother anyone could want. Everyone that met her, loved her, and she loved everyone. She never found fault in people. She will be sorely missed. She is preceded in death by husband John E....
Shelby Dwight Huff
Oct 13, 2018
Shelby Dwight Huff, 86, entered heaven on October 13. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Margie Satterfield Huff. Also survived by children Dennis Huff, Becky (David) Mink; granddaughter Kendra (Matt) Keaton; and great granddaughter Kingsley Keaton. Also survived by sisters Bettie (Tony) Bowden and Inez Rice, brother Gene Huff, brothers-in-law Roger (Nedra) Satterfield and Gerald (Freda)...
Michele Ann Thomas
Oct 12, 2018
Michele Ann “Nicole” Thomas age 30, of North Knoxville passed away Friday, October 12, 2018. She was an avid softball player, who played with the Powell Starz. She is preceded in death by grandparents Judy, Manuel Cuervo Sr., and Jesse Thomas. She is survived by daughter Ariona Thomas, mother Cherie Cuervo, father Johnny Thomas, grandmother Evelyn Thomas, brothers; Matthew Thomas,...
Robin Charlene Shultz
Oct 12, 2018
Robin Charlene Shultz, age 50 of Knoxville, went to be with her Heavenly Father October 12, 2018. She was a member of Dante Church of God, where she loved to worship Jesus. She was a huge “Big Orange” fan and a proud “Mimi”. She enjoyed hiking, fishing, being at the camper, and loved her some sweets, but spending time with...
Lenoir Cardwell
Oct 11, 2018
Lenoir Welch Cardwell, age 99 of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018. Charter member of New Beginning Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She was loved by many. Preceded in death by parents William and Martha Welch, husbands Frank Mackey and Jack Cardwell, daughter Barbara Ann Capps, son Joe Mitchell, grandsons Jackie and Danny...
Tony Dyer
Oct 9, 2018
Tony Dyer, age 63, of Maynardville passed away on October 9, 2018. Survived by brothers Joseph and Bobby Dyer; and sisters Kathy Jeffers and Brenda Graham. Family will receive friends on Friday, October 12th from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. Family and friends will meet on Saturday, October 13th at 10:45am for an 11:00am interment at...
Malinda Elaine Andrews
Oct 9, 2018
Malinda Elaine Andrews, age 28, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Malinda was a member of RioRevolution Church while in Maryville, TN and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Daytona, FL. She was a free spirit who loved the beach, making people laugh, and loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ....
Mildred "Cotton" Dalton
Oct 7, 2018
Mildred "Cotton" Louise Dalton, of Knoxville, age 85 passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018 at Beverly Park Place Circle. She was a member of Greenway Baptist Church. She was a fun loving person and enjoyed life. Survived by son Danny; three grandchildren; and niece Linda. Special thanks to all the people that took care of her on the third floor...
Rosie Lucille Mccroskey
Oct 7, 2018
Rosie Lucille McCroskey, age 98, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018. She was born to the late Herman and Roxie Stooksberry. She enjoyed quilting, watching John Wayne movies, riding in a golfcart to view her many flowers and to visit neighbors. The family wishes to thank all of those who cared for her over the past seventeen months. Special...
David Palmer Milligan
Oct 6, 2018
David P. Milligan, born August 19, 1931 in Waltham, MA, passed away peacefully at his home on October 6, 2018, surrounded by his loved ones. He was retired from Eastern Air Lines and AVCAM, Inc. Preceded in death by his parents; first wife Jane Gordon Milligan and second wife Carole R. Milligan. Survived by children Debbie (Morgan) Fox of Crest,...
Eugene Johnson
Oct 6, 2018
Eugene Johnson, born February 8, 1933, passed away on October 6, 2018. He was a very caring and loving man who did not know a stranger and put everyone before himself. He was a veteran and loved his country very much. The light of his eyes were his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by wife and...
Donnie Lee Cooper
Oct 6, 2018
Donnie Lee Cooper, age 66, of Heiskell passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, October 6, 2018. He was as member of Calvary Baptist Church. Graduated from Powell High School in 1969, and obtained his B.S. degree from Austin Peay University in 1973. Prior to his retirement, he was co-owner of Mid-South Builders and present co-owner of Advanced Concepts...
Herbert "Herb" Mcdaniel
Oct 6, 2018
Herbert “Herb” McDaniel, age 80, passed away October 6, 2018. He was of the Baptist faith. Herb loved music, fishing, his grandchildren, and his cat Midnight. Preceded in death by parents William and Margaret Sharp; grandmother Dollie Griggs. Survived by daughter Cathy Reynolds (Mike); grandson Billy Lawson (Crissy); great-grandson Damon Lawson; great-granddaughter Lillie Lawson; sisters, Helen Woods (Harry) and Sharon...
Bruce Walker Thomas
Oct 5, 2018
Bruce Walker Thomas, age 76 passed away peacefully at his home in Knoxville on Friday, October 5, 2018. Bruce spent several years living in Matthews, NC and then returned to Knoxville where he was a member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church. Bruce was a devoted NASCAR fan and an avid pool player, but mostly enjoyed spending time with his...
Ethel Marie Rogers
Oct 5, 2018
Ethel Marie Rogers, loving mother, was born June 28, 1929, and passed away on October 5, 2018. Longtime member of Texas Valley Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by loving husband Kyle; parents Odell and Jessie Ridenour; and brother Robert. She is survived by sons Thomas (Anita), Mickey (Patty); grandchildren Merry (Kevin), Andy (Kim), Brad (Masha); four great grandchildren;...
Leonard Lee Wolfenbarger
Oct 5, 2018
Leonard Lee Wolfenbarger, age 69, of Knoxville passed away on October 5, 2018 with his wife and son at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Darline Wolfenbarger. He was born on July 26, 1949 and was a graduate of Gibbs High School and LMU. Mr. Wolfenbarger was a retired Knox County teacher with 30...
Ivan Benson Rutherford
Oct 4, 2018
Ivan Benson Rutherford, 65, of Knoxville, Tennessee died on October 4, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Ivan was born in Kingsport, Tennessee on March 18, 1953 to Charles and Marjorie (Reagan) Rutherford of Knoxville, Tennessee. He graduated from West Rome High School in Rome, Georgia in 1971 and attended Carson-Newman University. He had a passion for woodworking and...
Kyle Edward Blazier
Oct 3, 2018
Kyle “Eddie” Edward Blazier, age 69, of Halls Crossroads passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018, with his family by his side. Graduate of Halls High School 1967. He was retired from Roadway Express as a truck driver after 37 ½ years of service. Member of Teamsters Local #519. He spent his lifetime playing practical jokes and telling jokes. Lifetime member...
