Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Jul 31, 2018

Roy Woody, age 83, of Powell, TN passed away at home on July 31, 2018. He was a faithful member of Powell United Methodist Church and an active member of the Fellowship Sunday School Class. He was preceded in death by his parents W.F. Woody and Nettie Walker Woody; brothers, Martin, W.F., Herbert, Bruce, Herman, and sister Nell Woody Sharp....

Jul 31, 2018

Merry Sue Hipsher, age 86, of Halls Crossroads, passed away from this life to be with the Lord on July 31, 2018. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She worked at Ft. Sanders Hospital as a L.P.N. for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Hipsher; daughter, Donna Warden; son, Jeff Hipsher; parents,...

Jul 30, 2018

Martha Jean Bodie, age 80, passed away July 30, 2018. Martha was a member of Alice Bell Baptist Church and a longtime member of Beaver Brooke Country Club. Martha was preceded in death by parents, Paul and Beatrice Estes; brothers, Tootle, Gene, Bud V.A. and Paul Estes. Martha is survived by husband of 60 years, Tom Bodie Sr.; sons, Tom...

Jul 30, 2018

William “Bill” Lunsford, age 78, of Knoxville, was called home peacefully on July 30, 2018. He is preceded in death by wife Gwen Lunsford, son Bobby Lunsford, and parents. He is survived by sons Doug (Tisha) Lunsford and Billy Lunsford, grandchildren; Danielle Davis, Kendall Lunsford, Logan Lunsford, and Robert Lunsford; and five great grandchildren. Family will receive friends on Friday,...

Jul 30, 2018

Gerald Edward Maddron, age 78, was called home to be with the Lord on July 30, 2018. Gerald was a faithful follower of his Lord Jesus Christ and a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. He was a huge sports enthusiast and loved UT football. He is preceded in death by parents Calace and Beulah Maddron;...

Jul 29, 2018

Nola C. McGinnis passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018 at her home. Nola was 31, born December 22, 1986 in Knoxville. She was a beautiful, wonderful, kind-hearted person who was greatly loved and will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by the two great loves of her life, Mike Mulryan and their son, Mason Mulryan. Also...

Jul 28, 2018

Nellie Pauline Seymour, 95, transitioned from Earth to be in heaven with her Lord on July 28, 2018. She was born March 12, 1923 in Maynardville, TN, and lived most of her life in the Halls community in north Knoxville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Will and Nola Gentry, brother Hubert Gentry, and sisters Evelyn Davis and...

Jul 28, 2018

Carl William Massengill, age 52, of Andersonville went to his forever home on July 28, 2018. He was a good soul who never met a stranger and was always eager to lend a helping hand. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and was a proud gardener. His most precious enjoyment was spending time with his daughter. He is preceded in death by...

Jul 27, 2018

Dan E. Jackson, age 68, of Knoxville passed away on July 27, 2018. Dan retired from J&J Machine and Tool Inc. after 42 years of service with the company. He was a member of East Sunnyview Baptist Church. He served in the Army Reserve. He was preceded in death by parents, Prudy and Jake Jackson; mother and father-in-law, Floyd and...

Jul 27, 2018

Michael Walter Williams passed away on July 27, 2018. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Meredith and Marilyn Armstrong and Walter and June Williams and cousin, Brian Kelly. He is survived by Father and Mother Michael and Julie Williams; sons, Alec Williams and Kyle Williams; ex-wife, China Ozee; several cousins, special cousin and best friend Meridith “Marty” Armstrong,...

Jul 24, 2018

Charles Albert McKee, age 82, of Knoxville passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on July 24, 2018. Charles was of the Baptist faith, a veteran of the U.S. Army and also a retired building contractor after many years. Preceded in death by his parents, Clayton and Lucecil McKee. Survived by ex-wife and caregiver, Mary...

Jul 23, 2018

William Alfred Newcomb, born June 13, 1964 died on July 23, 2018. He had reached the proud age of 54 before leaving us. Being a member of Victory Baptist Church, Bill believed in helping others and it was easily one of his most endearing qualities. He was a very generous and good-hearted man whose goal in life was to help...

Jul 22, 2018

James "Sonny" Mynatt, Sr., of Halls Crossroads, passed away Sunday, July 22 at Holston Health and Rehab Center. He retired from TVA, was a member of IBEW Local 760, Bright Hope Lodge 557, a Shriner, and member of Union Baptist Church. He spent most of his life in Hall's but lived several years on his farm in Hogskin Valley in...

Jul 21, 2018

Kyle Raymond Wilson, age 21, passed way on July 21, 2018. He was of Baptist faith. He loved the outdoors. He was preceded in death by mother, Janie Kay Walling; grandfather Kenneth Wilson; and Uncle Harold Walling. He is survived by father, Kenneth Wilson; stepmom Sherry Wilson; grandmother Marilyn Wilson; sister Veronica Wilson; stepbrothers Jimmy Bailey and Ronnie Bailey; stepsister...

Jul 21, 2018

On Saturday, July 21, 2018, Joshua David Foust--beloved son, brother, and friend--was freed by GOD from the chains of his addiction, a.k.a. satan. He was preceded in death by his beloved Granny Dills, Granny Morgan, and Uncle Bill Morgan. He has left to celebrate his memory his precious daughter Gracyn Dante Bragg and his true friend Tamika Bragg; brothers Elijah...

Jul 21, 2018

Ruby Lee Sexton, age 75, of Knoxville passed away on July 20, 2018 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by sons Dale Feerer and Mike Clarkson. She is survived by sons, Allen Feerer (Pennie), Jim Treece (Jennifer), Buddy Clarkson (Michelle), Mike’s wife Cheryl Clarkson; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren

Jul 20, 2018

Fred Edward Burns, age 59, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 20, 2018. He was great man and father. He touched so many people’s lives. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He was and entrepreneur with a love of yard sales, flea markets and professional wrestling. Preceded in death by his parents Clyde...

Jul 20, 2018

Katie Daniels Wright, born November 1, 1923, passed away July 20, 2018. She was a member of Bible Way Baptist Church in Knoxville. After moving to Harriman, Harriman Church of God ministered to Mrs. Wright that resulted in many lasting friendships. Preceded in death by her husband Earl Wright; parents Tom and Georgia Saul; brothers James and Tom; sisters Lily...

Jul 20, 2018

Sandra “Sandy” Jean Estep passed away Friday July 20, 2018 at West Hills Health and Rehab Center. She was preceded in death by mother Helen G. Estep, father Paul D. Estep and brother Danny G. Estep. She is survived by sister Ann Estep Jones (Xen) , niece Amy Norman Logan (Rhodes), nephew Dale Norman (Melissa), great-nieces Lindsey, Tessa and Wendy;...

Jul 20, 2018