Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Cecile M. Nokes
Jul 14, 2017
Cecile Minnie Robbins Nokes, 79 a long-time resident of the Fountain City area passed away peacefully on Friday, July 14, 2017 with her family at her side. Cecile was the second born daughter to the late John Herman Robbins and Dollace Hutchison Robbins. Cecile never met a stranger, a trait that served her well in life and in her career....
Edward D. Nelson
Jul 14, 2017
Edward D. Nelson, age 89, passed away July 14, 2017. He worked at Avondale Farms Creamery for over 30 years. Ed will be remembered for his hearty laughter and was a charter member of Halls Crossroads Presbyterian Church. Preceded in death by wife, Mabel Smyth Nelson and infant son; parents, John and Bertha Nelson; and several brothers and sisters. He...
Darlene L. Wolfenbarger
Jul 13, 2017
Darlene L. Wolfenbarger, age 89, born February 28, 1928, passed away July 13, 2017. She was preceded in death by husband Arthur Wolfenbarger, parents, Zola and Ulysses Albright and infant sister, Madelyn. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law Leonard and Debbie Wolfenbarger. She was a member of Emory Valley Baptist Church for 57 years. Family and friends may call...
Michael Parker Armstrong
Jul 12, 2017
Michael Parker Armstrong, age 68, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017. He retired with 41 years of service from the city of Knoxville. He enjoyed fishing and loved his family. He will be missed dearly and was loved by many friends and family. He is preceded in death by his mother and father Margaret and Patrick Armstrong, sisters Kaye...
Crystal Denise Scarlett
Jul 12, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Helen Malinda Lyons
Jul 12, 2017
Helen Malinda (Lane) Lyons, age 70, of Knoxville, passed away July 12, 2017. She accepted Jesus on March 30, 2017 and was a member of Dante Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Lyons, Sr.; parents, Herbert & Margaret Lane; brother, Frank Lane. She is survived by sons, Samuel “Sammy” Owens, Clifford “Mackie” Lyons, Jr., and...
Mattie Marie Connell
Jul 10, 2017
Mattie Marie Connell, age 62, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, July 10th, 2017. She was born on July 20th, 1954 to the late Aileen and Boyd Cronos and Charles Triplett. Mattie loved to sing and spend time with her family and friends. She is preceded in death by nieces, Margaret Carmichael and Alisha Boling Hensley, and cousin Mike...
Jack Franklin Brown
Jul 10, 2017
Jack Brown, age 80, of Powell, went home to be with the Lord on July 10, 2017 at 4:36am. He was the owner and operator of Halls Paving Co. for many years. He was a member of New Pleasant Gap Baptist Church. He enjoyed singing and playing music. He loved his family and friends and he enjoyed his life. Preceded...
Shirley Byrd Martin
Jul 10, 2017
Shirley Byrd Martin, age 76, passed away July 10, 2017. She was a member of New Pleasant Gap Missionary Baptist Church. Shirley retired from Senior Citizen Home Assistance after 20 years of service as a Field Supervisor. Preceded in death by daughter, Sharon Irwin; grandson, Derrick Claiborne; parents, Charles and Grace Byrd; sister, Brenda Byrd. Left to cherish her memory...
Doris Randall
Jul 9, 2017
Doris Jean Randall, passed peacefully on July 9, 2017 in Knoxville, TN. Preceded in death by husband George, sisters Beverly & Kathy. She is survived by daughters Barbara(John)Fennessey of San Diego & Debra(Jeff)Carte of Knoxville, 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Donations in lieu of flowers to your favorite charity or Little Creek Sanitarium, 1811...
William Robert Whaley
Jul 9, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Charles Lester Williams
Jul 9, 2017
Charles Lester Williams, age 73, of Maynardville, passed away on Sunday, July 9th, 2017. He was of the Baptist faith, attended Crossroads Baptist Church, and was owner and operator of Halls Upholstery in Halls Crossroads for 32 years. He was proceeded in death by wife of 49 years, Barbara Ann Williams, parents Lester and Sarah Moats Williams, siblings Jackie Williams,...
Stephen Keith Buffaloe
Jul 9, 2017
Stephen (Steve) Keith Buffaloe, age 64 of Knoxville passed away at his home in Knoxville, Tennessee July 9, 2017. Born April 20, 1953 in Memphis, Tennessee Steve grew up in Wartburg, TN was a proud Eagle Scout and member of the Order of the Arrow attended Wartburg Central High School and the University of Tennessee. He loved reading, history, politics...
Tracy Allen Smith
Jul 9, 2017
Tracy Allen Smith, 55 of Knoxville passed away July 9, 2017. Preceded in death by parents Ted and Myra “Becky” Smith and sister Terria Reagan. Survived by brother Stacy Smith and fiancé Tanya Moulton; sister Nicole Baird and husband Matthew; niece and nephew Shelby and Christian Davis; aunt and uncle Linda and A.K. Lawson; uncle Tommy Wayman; several cousins. Family...
Kenneth Legg
Jul 8, 2017
Kenneth Legg, age 82, of Knoxville, passed away July 8, 2017. He was of the Baptist faith. Ken was a phenomenal chef and loved to make “little snacks”. He enjoyed camping and the outdoors. Preceded in death by parents, Edward and Lucy Legg; brother, Jerry Legg. Left to cherish his memory, loving wife of 60 years, Faye Legg; daughter, Sandy...
Ona Rosalee Brady
Jul 7, 2017
Ona Smith Brady, age 97, passed away July 7, 2017. She professed faith in Jesus Christ at Cedar Grove Baptist Church in 1933 and remained a member there until 1974 when she became a charter member of Unity Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by husband of 71 years Bruce Brady; parents William C. Smith and Elizabeth Cox Smith;...
Martin Alfred Geames
Jul 7, 2017
Martin Geames, age 52 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord July 7, 2017. Preceded in death by mother Dorothy Wilma Humphrey Geames and father Billy Joe Geames. Survived by daughter Kathy Marie Geames; 5 brothers; several nieces and nephews; many other loved ones. Service will be held 7:00p.m. Wednesday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel, Rev. Charles...
Sandi "Mime" Jane Fortner
Jul 6, 2017
Sandi “Mime” (pronounced 'meem') Jane Fortner of Knoxville, age 65, went home to be with the Lord July 6, 2017. A member of Calvary Baptist Church, she was a loving and devoted wife, mother and mimer (grandmother). A graduate of Knoxville Business College and Bryan College summa cum laude, Sandi adored spending time with her family and was delighted to...
Rita Mayes Martin
Jul 6, 2017
Rita Mayes Martin, age 69, of Knoxville, TN went to her heavenly home on Thursday, July 6th, 2017. She was a longtime member of Southside Baptist Church. Rita was preceded in death by parents Virgil and Mamie Mayes and grandmother Ila Tolliver. She is survived by her husband of 46 years Johnny Martin, children Kimberly (Chris) Wilson and Heather Bailey,...
Frances Qualls Nixon
Jul 5, 2017
Frances Qualls Nixon, age 96, passed away July 5, 2017. She loved the Lord and was a long-time member of Laurel Church of Christ. One of the many ways Frances showered love on others was at Children’s Hospital where she volunteered for over 27 years. Frances was devoted to her family and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren,...
