Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Marjorie Smith
Apr 25, 2018
Marjorie “Margie” Jones Smith, age 92, of Fountain City, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018. She was born on May 8, 1925 in Fountain City, Tennessee to Newt and Clara Jones. She married Clarence Tolbert “Smutt” Smith on December 31, 1942 in Chatsworth, Georgia. She was a member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City since April 4, 1948 and...
Thomas Glenn Honeycutt
Apr 25, 2018
Honeycutt, Thomas Glenn – of Corryton (formerly of Powell) went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He was born in Albany, Kentucky on July 17, 1926. Mr. Honeycutt was an active member of Fountain Valley Church. He was known for his love of gospel music, scripture, and horses and...
Opal Geneva Stooksbury
Apr 25, 2018
Opal G. Stooksbury, born January 2, 1925, passed away April 25, 2018. Opal was a life-long member of Black Oak Ridge Baptist Church and worked for Knox County schools. Preceded in death by husband Milas Stooksbury; parents Worth and Bertha Walton; brothers Adrian and Junior Walton; sisters Christine Palmer, Ruth Best, and Janey Walton. Left to cherish her memory are...
John Allen Rhyne
Apr 24, 2018
John Allen Rhyne, age 83, of Powell, passed away at Physician’s Regional Medical Center on April 24, 2018. He was a founding member of The Church at Sterchi Hills. John retired from over 50 years of working in the transportation industry. In his spare time, he enjoyed all things outdoors, especially fishing and camping in the mountains. He loved being...
Barbara Ann Autary
Apr 24, 2018
In loving memory of Barbara Ann Autary, of Heiskell, TN. She left this earth on April 24, 2018 to be reunited with her late husband Eugene Autary. She left behind her beloved cat (Ernest); children Patti Cook, Sally Hennessy, Ray Thompson, Roxie Day, and Larry Autary; as well as many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She will be greatly...
Mildred Imogene Mcelroy
Apr 23, 2018
Mildred Imogene McElroy, age 94, of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord and her loving husband of 74 years, Roy Lee McElroy, on April 23, 2018. She was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. Imogene is survived by daughter, Barbara McElroy Dollar; son and daughter-in-law William and Monika McElroy; grandchildren Angie Painter, Jeff and Scott Dollar, Candace...
Marty Dwayne Sharpe
Apr 23, 2018
Sharpe, Marty Dwayne 41 of Knoxville, TN passed away at home Monday, April 23, 2018 after a short battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by father, Michael David Sharpe Sr.; grandmother, Francis Mayberry. Marty is survived by wife, Tonya Sharpe; children, Kadin Sharpe, Brittany Cochran, Mason Cochran, Hunter Cochran; grandchildren, Kylee Rosenbaum, Jaylyn Rosenbaum, Leah McManaman, Marshall McManaman,...
Eddie Keller
Apr 23, 2018
Eddie “Fast Eddie” Keller, age 55, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, April 23, 2018. Eddie was known as a jack of all trades and for living on the edge. He enjoyed his many years as an armed security officer. He is preceded in death by parents, Coy and Minnie Keller, brother Sonny Keller, sister Rosa Lawson, and...
Connie M. West
Apr 23, 2018
Connie M. Hurst West of Knoxville, TN age 43, passed away suddenly on April 23, 2018. She is preceded in death by father Rev. James W. Hurst, and grandparents William and Gladys Mannis. She is survived by mother Anna Ruth Hurst Allison (James); brothers Rev. Tony J. Hurst (Melissa) and Kenneth W. Wade (Sheila); sons Zackery A. West, Matthew D....
Lacy Joe Harp
Apr 22, 2018
Lacy J. Harp, age 57, passed away April 22, 2018 after a brief battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Melanie Schimidt; daughter, Alyssa Jones and husband Stephen; sons, Zackary Harp, and Conner Harp; grandson Zephen. Please leave online condolences at www.mynattfh.com
Brenda Sue Ammons
Apr 20, 2018
Brenda Sue Hutchison Ammons, age 73, of Halls Crossroads went home to be with her Lord on Friday April 20, 2018. She was a member of Emory Valley Baptist Church where she loved her Lord and Savior for many years. She is preceded in death by parents Ira and Lizzie Hutchison, loving husband of 55 years Elmer E. Ammons, brothers...
Teddy Joel Riggs
Apr 19, 2018
Teddy Joel Riggs passed away on April 19, 2018. Preceded in death by mother Barbara Cardwell, father Charles Riggs. Survivors, son Christopher Schrock, daughters Christy Riggs and Angel Riggs, brothers, Carlos Riggs and Bobby Riggs, sister Karen Davis. Family and friends will meet 1:45 pm Tuesday at Peabody Cemetery in Campbell County for a graveside service at 2pm. Mynatt Funeral...
Anthony Austin Griffin
Apr 18, 2018
Anthony “Tony” Austin Griffin, of Powell, passed away on April 18, 2018. Tony is preceded in death by father Worley James Griffin Jr. and his grandparents. He is survived by his mother Joan Griffin; siblings Martha (Lonnie) Gribble, Virginia (Ricky) Frye, Amy (Charlie) Payne, James Griffin, and Charity Griffin; grandmother Nannie Griffin; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. The...
Phillip Lee Merritt
Apr 18, 2018
Phillip Lee Merritt Sr., age 55, of Powell passed away April 18, 2018. He was preceded in death by mother, Ella Jean Merritt. Phillip is survived by children, Amanda Braden and Phillip Merritt, Jr.; grandchildren, Chelsey and Dee Braden and Mallory, Trevor and Bryson Merritt; father and step mother, Roy and Billie Merritt; brothers, Allen, Jeff and Eugene Merritt; sister,...
Norma R. Mcdaniel
Apr 18, 2018
Norma R. McDaniel, 97, died on April 18, 2018 of natural causes at NHC Place Farragut. A memorial service is scheduled for 11 AM, Tuesday, May 29th, at Mynatt Funeral Home in Fountain City. Norma was born on July 20, 1920 at her family home in Corryton, Tennessee, the daughter of C. M. and Anna George Rice. She attended Gibbs...
Barbara J. George
Apr 16, 2018
Barbara J. George, age 81, of Knoxville passed away April 16, 2018. She was a resident of Elmcroft Assistant Living for the last 3 years. Barbara was a member of the Order of Eastern Star for 50 years and a member at Central Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Robert L. George; and daughter, Teresa Dockter. Survived by son,...
Ethel Lee Rush
Apr 15, 2018
Mrs. Ethel Lee Rush, age 89, from Corryton, Tennessee, entered into her rest Sunday, April 15th, 2018 at her home. She was a beloved mother and grandmother, but above all she was a child of God and taught many children about Jesus over the years as a Sunday school teacher. She was an excellent cook, a lover and healer of...
Don Howard Nokes
Apr 15, 2018
Don Howard Nokes, age 77, passed away on Sunday, April 15th 2018. He worked diligently in construction for 50 years and enjoyed fishing. He always loved spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by Father, Lonnie Nokes; Mother, Delpha Nokes Locke; Brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Cecile Nokes; Sister, Cecelia Nokes Lovelace, Brother-in-law Alvin Redell; and Mother...
