Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Rosemary Gail Johnson
Jan 18, 2019
Rosemary Gail (Wilkerson) Johnson, of Halls/Plainview, went to be with our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Friday January 18, 2019. Rosemary spent 4 years fighting a rare mantle cell lymphoma. Rosemary loved her family, was a believer in Christ, an animal lover, and an all-around genuine person. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Roy & Mary...
Herbert J. Edington
Jan 18, 2019
Herbert J. Edington, age 78, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly on January 18, 2019. He was of the Christian faith and served in the US Army. Preceded in death by parents Perry and Dot Edington; brother Charles Edington. Survived by loving wife Martha; sons Jay and wife Sandra, Herbert Allen; brother Jim and wife Janice; several stepchildren and grandchildren; 3...
Martin David "Marty" Collins
Jan 18, 2019
Martin David “Marty” Collins, age 52, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019. He had a love of NASCAR and auto racing. Preceded in death by parents Jack and Nola Collins. Survived by sons Nathan and Brandon; siblings Michael Collins (Frankie) and Jeff Collins; uncle Charles Collins; and aunt Ann Fritz. Family will receive friends Wednesday, January, 23, 2019 from 12:00pm...
Shirley Ann Flatt
Jan 18, 2019
Shirley Flatt age 76, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away Friday, January 18, 2019. She was a member of 2nd United Methodist Church, Beta Sigma Phi, and Eastern Star. Preceded in death by her beloved husband John Flatt; mother Florence Faulkner; brothers and sisters Cecil, Sonny, James T., Ronnie, Willie May, Opal Jeweldine, Hazel, and Betty Jane. Survived by daughter Karen...
Kathleen Irene Taylor
Jan 18, 2019
Kathleen “Kathy” Irene (Kasmer) Taylor, age 55, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019. She was of Christian Faith. Preceded in death by son William Mark Webb. Survived by sons Steven Webb and Kenneth Webb; grandchildren Allysan, Serenity, Kadence, Gabriel, Elijah, and Xavier. Family will receive friends at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City from 4:00pm-5:00pm Saturday, February 2, 2019 followed by...
Charlotte Sue Pressley
Jan 17, 2019
Charlotte Sue Sexton Pressley, age 76 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Thursday January 17, 2019. She was a member of Black Oak Ridge Baptist Church, Knoxville. She was retired from Knoxville Utilities Board. Preceded in death by parents; Sam & Dona Sexton, brothers David, Eddie & Larry Sexton. Survived by husband of 48 years Glenn Pressley, children...
Goldie Mccarty
Jan 17, 2019
Goldie Gertrude Hudson McCarty of Fountain City passed away Thursday January 17, 2019 as a result of complications from a stroke. Retired from Standard Knitting Mill and K.T. Medical. Member of Washington Pike United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Dabney and Gracie Violet Hudson; husband of 62 years, Glenn Allen McCarty; brothers, Linwood Hudson, Jessie Hudson, Willie Hudson,...
Ted George Jones
Jan 17, 2019
Ted Jones, age 67, of Knoxville passed away on January 17, 2019. He was a bus operator for Knoxville Area Transit for over 43 years, and a member of Amalgamated Transit Union. He was a member of West Side Baptist church. Preceded in death by parents George & Neoma Jones, grandparents William Ellis & Flora Shuemaker, father-in-law Jack Jones. Survived...
Stephen Burl Heater
Jan 17, 2019
Stephen Burl Heater, age 61, of Knoxville, passed away January 17, 2019. Mr. Heater was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of the John Sevier Gun Range where he was also a Safety Officer; he was a patron member of the NRA (National Rifle Association); and a member of the Smokey Mountain Archers. He was a veteran...
Scott Richard Keller
Jan 17, 2019
Scott Richard Keller, age 45, passed away suddenly Thursday, January 17, 2019. He was a member of West Side Baptist Church. Preceded on death by mother Linda Guimes; grandparents Billy and Dolores Fields; and uncle Steve Fields. Survived by father Richard Keller; sisters Sue Barnes and Tammy Whitice; brothers Wayne Whitice and Bill (Teresa) Keller; uncle Preston (Barbara) Fields; aunt...
Lloyd Russell Lee
Jan 17, 2019
Lloyd Russell Lee Sr., age 68, of Knoxville, Tn was born July 6, 1950 and departed this earthly life on January 17, 2019 to gain his new body in heaven. His life was filled with the love of Nascar, Semi-Trucks, and Family. Lloyd was a self employed over the road truck driver for his entire life to provide for his...
Melissa Ann Oody
Jan 16, 2019
Melissa “Missy” Ann Oody, age 50, of Pigeon Forge passed away January 16, 2019. She was a beloved daughter, mom, and grandma. Her love of life was reciprocated to all who knew her. She was always smiling and loved to make others smile. Preceded in death by mother Judy Conatser. Survived by father John Conatser; brothers Darrell Conatser and Chris...
Jack Ray Bohanan
Jan 16, 2019
Jack Ray Bohanan, age 78 of Powell, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2019 surrounded by his family and close friends. He was a longtime member and deacon of Smithwood Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Ruby Bohanan; father and mother-in-law, LeRoy and Nellene Buckner; and brother, Jerry Bohanan. He is survived and will...
Rodney Scott
Jan 16, 2019
Rodney “Rod” Scott, age 57, of Morristown, Tennessee passed away January 15, 2019. He is preceded in death by parents Roy & Betty Scott and son Dustin Aaron Scott. Survivors include: sisters Maphra Wilson, Denise (Randy) Mooneyham, and Sheri Shelton; brother Ed Scott; nephew Jeremy (Sharon) Chester and their children Sarah and Samuel; nieces Jessicca (Jason) Scott and their children...
Edna Hazel Cissna
Jan 16, 2019
Hazel Cissna, age 98 of Halls, passed away on January 16, 2019. Private family interment. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com
Glessie Reeder
Jan 16, 2019
Glessie T. Reeder, age 84 left this life peacefully on January 16, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Brady Reeder. Glessie thanked him every day for his love and support. She was a long-time member of Fountain City Presbyterian Church and actively volunteered in the church until she was stricken with dementia. Preceded in death by...
Ray D. Farmer
Jan 15, 2019
Ray Dodson Farmer, age 89 of Knoxville, passed away at 1:40 pm on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church, Mascot. Retired from Lay's Packing Company after 36 years of service. Preceded in death by parents; James & Oma Farmer, brothers Jack & Bert Farmer, and nephew Jack...
Fred Brownlow Allen
Jan 15, 2019
Fred Brownlow Allen, Jr., age 85, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January, 15, 2019 surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his parents Fred and Lucile Allen; sister Joan Allen Moore. Fred was a 1950 graduate of Knoxville High School where he was active in ROTC and thereafter became a U.S. Air...
James Ralph "Jimmy" Tullock
Jan 15, 2019
James Ralph “Jimmy” Tullock III passed away January 15, 2019. Jimmy had a passion for building and repairing bicyles. He loved to sing and play the guitar. Preceded in death by parents James Ralph Tullock II and Mary Louise White Tullock; brother Richard Clements. Survived by siblings Vickie Mendez, Mike Clements, Bill Oakes, Kenny Oakes, and Melody Glover; several aunts...
John M Witt
Jan 13, 2019
John Michael Witt, age 73, passed way on Sunday, January 13th, 2019. He was a life long resident of the Burlington community. John was preceded in death by his mother & father Bill & Nannie Cate Witt, and his brother, Max W. Witt John is survived by nieces, Gina Witt Williams (Kenny) of Corbin, Kentucky and Wendy Witt Merritt of...
