Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Jackie Owen Carpenter
Jul 9, 2018
Jackie Owen Carpenter, age 83, passed away at home on July 9, 2018. Jack was born October 28, 1934 in Claiborne County and graduated from Claiborne County High School in 1952. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1960. He earned his BA from University of California, Northridge in 1972. Jack accepted Christ at an early age and was a...
Barbara Carol Spradlen
Jul 8, 2018
Barbara Carol Spradlen, age 68, of Powell, passed away on July 8, 2018. She was preceded in death by father, Andrew M. Vanover and mother, Betty Ann Galloway; special great aunt, Bessie L. Galloway Johnson and her husband, Harrison "Hat" Johnson Jr., and their daughter Helen Jean Johnson York. She is survived by her husband, Robert C. Spradlen; son, Hans...
Jeffrey Keith Bunch
Jul 7, 2018
Jeffrey Keith Bunch, age 60, passed away on July 7, 2018. He is preceded in death by his mother Rebecca Bunch. Jeffrey is survived by his daughter Amber Bunch; sons, Jeff “Blake” Bunch, Brandon Bunch and wife Abigail; ex-wife and friend Lesa Bunch; 2 granddaughters; father, William Bunch and wife Linda; brother, Mike Bunch; sisters, Christi Selvidge and husband Mike,...
Ronnie L. Johnson
Jul 7, 2018
Ronnie L. Johnson, age 47, went home to be with the Lord on July 7, 2018. He was a faithful member of New Beginning Baptist Church. Ronnie always had a smile and a joke. He was always there to lend a hand to those in need. He loved going to church and preaching. Ronnie is preceded in death by grandparents...
Alice Marie Mynatt
Jul 7, 2018
Marie Mynatt, age 89 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children on July 7, 2018. She was a resident of Fountain City for 66 years. She was a charter member of Loveland Baptist Church for 74 years and a current member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. Marie retired from Church Street Methodist Church as a church hostess after...
James Benny Langford
Jul 6, 2018
James Benny Langford, age 82 of Knoxville, passed away July 5, 2018. Benny attended New River of Life Church. He worked at Powell Elementary school for 30 years. He is preceded in death by parents Ben and Della Langford, wife Opal Langford, sisters Jewel, Earnestine, Mary Ellen, Emma Louise, and brothers Charlie, John, Newman, Richard Allen, infants at birth, and...
Steven James See
Jul 6, 2018
Steven James See, age 35 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord July 6, 2018. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Steven was always a friendly, outgoing young man and always had a smile on his face. He loved going to church and enjoyed fishing with his friends. He was a great uncle to his niece and...
Willa Jean Mcneely
Jul 6, 2018
Willa Jean Hayes NcNeely, age 88 of Knoxville. She was born December 5, 1929 and entered her heavenly home Friday, July 6, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Dewey and Maude Hayes; husband, Scott McNeely and granddaughter, Veronica Kirk. Survived by daughters, Patricia Hansard (Dabney), Paula Wells, and Pamela Pennington (Ronny) all of Knoxville. Grandchildren, Sean Mitchell, Brooke Brummitt, Chad...
Freddie James Smith
Jul 6, 2018
Freddie James Smith Fred was born December 31, 1936 to the late Morris B Smith and Dorothy Wells/ Smith in Wyoming County, Pa. He lived in Athens, Pa. until 2016 when he and his wife moved to Knoxville, TN. He attended Troy, Pa schools when younger, worked many years on the Parks farm on Mercer Hill. Later he worked at...
Helen Kernell
Jul 5, 2018
Helen Kernell, age 94, went to meet her sweet Savior on July 5, 2018. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church for 28 years. She leaves behind sons, James Kernell and Jerry Kernell and wife Sandra; grandsons, Jeremy Kernell and Brian and Kristie Ellis; daughter, Linda Pack; she leaves many friends and family. The family will receive friends 12:00pm...
Leon R Chudley
Jul 5, 2018
Leon R. Chudley, Jr. “Dad” age 66, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord Thursday, July 5, 2018. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was at home with his son Leon III and wife Teresa by his side. Preceded in death by special grandson Baby Leon IV, mother and father, Bessie Franklin and Leon Sr., brothers and sisters,...
Reuben Eliga Day
Jul 4, 2018
Reuben Eliga Day, age 61, passed away on July 4, 2018. He was a member of Lincoln Park Baptist Church. He is survived by bothers James Day and Billy Day and also by niece Mary Alice Moore. Family will receive friends 6-8pm Monday July 9, 2018 at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. Family and friends will meet at Highland Memorial...
Robert C. Faubion
Jul 3, 2018
Robert C. Faubion, age 78, passed away on July 3, 2018. Son to Robert and Eugenia Faubion, Bob was born in to a large family, with 7 sisters and 1 brother. He graduated from Young High in 1959. Bob was a member of Sevier Heights Church. He worked as a High Voltage Foreman at UT for 23 years before he...
Gloria Jean Henderson
Jul 3, 2018
Gloria Jean Foster Henderson, age 68, was welcomed into her Heavenly home on Tuesday, July 3 after a courageous battle with several illnesses. Although she will be greatly missed by family and friends, they are comforted by knowing she is free from the restricting and unbearable pain she suffered the last couple of years. Through it all, her faith in...
Evelyn Thomas Shipe
Jul 3, 2018
Evelyn T. Shipe, age 90, passed away on July 3, 2018. She was a faithful member of Buffet Heights Baptist Church. Evelyn was very active in her Sunday School Class and enjoyed meals with the "Lunch Bunch". She loved to spend her time traveling and gardening. After retiring from KUB, Evelyn worked as an usher at the Tennessee Theater, Bijou,...
James Conner Keith,
Jul 2, 2018
Rev. James C. Keith, Sr., age 82, of Knoxville, is now running on the street of gold. He was a member of Springhill Baptist Church. He was a dedicated evangelist, Sunday school teacher, and deacon for many years. James honorably served his country in the Korean War. He is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Vernice Keith;...
William A. Breedlove
Jul 2, 2018
1st Sgt. William A Breedlove, Jr. passed away July 2, 2018. He was born in South Charleston WV on September 19, 1948. He was a retired Marine with 24 years' service and 2 tours of duty in Vietnam where he earned the purple heart. He was preceded in death by his mother Wilma Brua Breedlove, grandparents Cloyd and Frankie Brua...
Dwaine B. Finley
Jul 2, 2018
Dwaine B. Finley, age 53, went home to be with the Lord, Monday July 2, 2018. He was a member of Son Light Way Church. Preceded in death by mother, Sue Warwick and grandfather D.B. Shelton. Survived by grandmother Edith Shelton; father Paul Finley; sisters Judy Finley, Jodie Williams (Junior), Donna Manis (Chris Chandler); nieces Christy, Susie, and Eva; nephew...
James Steven Connell
Jul 2, 2018
James Steven Connell “Jim” age 79, was called home to the Lord Monday, July 2, 2018 surrounded by family and friends. At age 48 Jim retired from Western Electric in Atlanta, Georgia. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and family, building things with his hands, growing and canning his vegetables and tending to his roses. He had compassion for others...
Peggy Ann Crowe Koss
Jul 2, 2018
Peggy Crowe Koss, age 67, passed away on July 2, 2018. She was of the Baptist faith. She was a passionate lover and rescuer of animals. Preceded in death by her husband of 33 years Jerry Wayne Crowe, Sr. and her second husband Dean Koss. Survived by sons Jerry Crowe (Rebecca) and Terry Crowe (Hope); daughter Tammy King (Roy); 13...
