Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Feb 4, 2018

Feb 3, 2018

Kathern “Kathy” Czarina Bolin Collins was born September 29, 1969 to her mother, Evelina Cannon Mize, and her father Farnum “Coot” Bolin and left this earth February 3, 2018. Her father, mother and stepfather, Charles Mize, preceded her in death. She leaves behind her husband of 22 years, Alvin Collins, Sr, and their children, whom she adored, Alvin Jr. (Brittany),...

Feb 3, 2018

Timothy James Hertzel, age 56, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on February 3, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. Tim graduated with his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from the University of Tennessee and had a 29 year career with the Department of Energy. Tim’s love of the Tennessee Volunteers and the Lady Vols continued throughout his life until the...

Feb 2, 2018

Rita Edgerton Roth passed away February 2, 2018 after a courageous 9 year battle with cancer. Rita loved the beach, the Washington Redskins and UT football and basketball. She loved her husband, children and grandchildren above all. Preceded in death by parents J.T. Edgerton and Hattie Edgerton; mother-in-law Carol Larson; and special friend Connie Kennedy. Left to cherish her memory...

Feb 2, 2018

Mary Lynn Tudor Martin Champion, age 81 of Clinton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. Mary Lynn was a very active member of Second Baptist Church in Clinton and especially loved her Sunday school class the Agape class. She was also active in the Joy Group. She loved going out to eat and...

Feb 2, 2018

Gaines Sterling Arnold, born May 24, 1926 in Powell Station, Tennessee to Frank and Lodusky Kitts Arnold. He was a member of Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church until its closing. He was a World War II veteran, who served in the Army (Germany, France, Belgium). He worked for Unisys Corporation (Burroughs) for 30 years, then ORNL for 10 years. He...

Feb 1, 2018

Jennifer Leigh Martin-Slaninka, age 41, of Knoxville, went to be with her Daddy in Heaven. She was highly loved by everyone she ever met. Jennifer was preceded by father Don Martin and father-in-law Don Slaninka. She is survived by devoted husband of 10 years Rudy Slaninka, daughter Casey, mother Carol Martin, brother Christopher and wife Laura, brother-in-laws: Don and Will;...

Jan 31, 2018

Jack Donald Davis, age 87, of Knoxville, TN, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 31st, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 13th, 1930 in Allons, TN, to the late Chester and Lora Kerr Davis. He was a longtime member of Arlington Church of Christ and retired in 1984 from Flowers Baking Company. He is survived...

Jan 31, 2018

Joyce Faye Gibson Thomas, age 73, of Knoxville, TN, received her wings on Wednesday, January 31st, 2018 to join her parents James A. and Lula Pearl Loveday Gibson in heaven. She is survived by husband Fred Thomas, daughters Kattie Childs, Gwen Newman, Tammy Sanders and Vanessa Thomas, 10 grandchildren Freddie, Preston, Corey, Joycelyn, “T.J.”, Sharon, Paige, Amber, Thomas and Janessa,...

Jan 30, 2018

Jennifer Palmer Brooks, age 48, of Knoxville passed away January 30, 2018 due to complications of the flu and pneumonia. Jennifer was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church. She was a master barber for over 20 years. Preceded in death by her daddy John E. Palmer Sr.; grandparents Ed and Elizabeth Palmer, Roy and Francis Ellis Bowerman. Survivors include...

Jan 30, 2018

Jan 29, 2018

Jason H. Crabtree, age 43, of Knoxville, TN, born October 10, 1974, passed away January 29, 2018 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. He was preceded in death by parents, Herbert Crabtree, of Huntsville, TN, and Helen Ervin, of Knoxville, TN; sister, Mary Helen Lewis, of Knoxville, TN; brother, Robert Crabtree, of Knoxville, TN; and nephew, Eric Heath, of Knoxville, TN. He...

Jan 29, 2018

Burton Terrell McWhirter, age 97, died peacefully at home on January 29, 2018. Terrell was born in Campaign, Tn. on October 22, 1920 on his family’s farm. During World War II, he served in the Army Air Corp, stationed in Guam. After the war, he graduated from Vanderbilt University where he played football under Coach Red Sanders and Coach Bear...

Jan 28, 2018

Imogene V. Llewellyn “Jean”, 91, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully in her home on January 28th, 2018. Jean was of the Baptist faith and a longtime member of Salem Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by and reunited with her loving husband of 56 years, Howard Llewellyn, her son James Llewellyn, and her mother and father Henry and...

Jan 28, 2018

James H. West Jr. (Big Jim, Tiny), age 47, passed away January 28th, 2018. He was an employee of Big Orange Taxi. Preceded in death by grandparents; Martha Ann and Hubert McLain and Clay and Edna West, and by parents: James and Betty West. Survived by loving wife Cristie West, son Donald (Carrie) Zachary, grandchildren: Zephyr and Aubrey Zachary, brothers...

Jan 28, 2018

Ann Swanson passed to her eternal reward on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at age 76, ending her courageous battle with cancer. She passed quietly in her Knoxville Tennessee home with family members present to mourn our loss, take comfort in her presence with the Lord, and celebrate the memory of her life of loving kindness. Born in Brooklyn NY on...

Jan 27, 2018

Iva M. (Brown) Reynolds, age 91 of Powell, passed away January 27, 2018. She was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. She worked for Standard Knitting Mill for several years before becoming a loving mother and homemaker. She had an engaging sense of humor and a loving spirit that so many people enjoyed. Iva loved to fish and spend...

Jan 27, 2018

Martha Sue Davis, age 72, Went to be with The Lord January 27, 2018. She has left behind husband of 20 years Leo Davis, two sons Tim Taylor and Dewey Underhill, three brothers, five sisters, many grandchildren, and great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 5pm-7pm Saturday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel, with a funeral service to...

Jan 27, 2018

Billie Sue Madison, born April 12, 1937 in Cherokee County Georgia, passed away January 27, 2018. She was a long-time resident of Fountain City. She retired from Robert Shaw after many years of service. Preceded in death by parents Harry O. Madison and Era Howard; sisters Sandra and Cheryl Madison. Survived by son Christopher Madison and wife Denise; sisters Janice...

Jan 27, 2018

Grady W. Madgett Sr. age 91 of Knoxville, passed away January 27, 2018. He was a member of Roseberry Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Navy veteran who worked on the USS Chicago and the USS Vicksburg. He also enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and hunting. Preceded in death by Theodore and Una Madgett; son Franklin Madgett; brother Paul Madgett; sisters-in-law Edith...