Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Joseph Carl Mcmahan
Jan 24, 2018
Joseph Carl McMahan, born January 8, 1928, age 90, of Briceville, Tn went to be with the Lord on Wednesday January 24, 2018. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Helen Brown McMahan, parents; Leonard & Cora McMahan, granddaughter Stacey L. Hill, 4 brothers and 4 sisters and his lifelong friend Vance Salsbury. He is survived by his...
Terry Eugene Jackson
Jan 23, 2018
Terry E. Jackson, 61, of Knoxville, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord January 22, 2018. He was of the Baptist faith and a 32nd degree Mason in Florida. He is preceded in death by parents, John and Martha Jackson, Survivors sisters, Judy Lowe and Joyce Roberts, husband Ron, brother, Jerry Jackson and John R. “Jr.” Jackson, Jr., as...
Vonnie Lorene Stanifer
Jan 22, 2018
Vonnie Lorene Stanifer, born February 28, 1925, passed away January 22, 2018. Vonnie was a loving wife and mother and a doting grandmother. She loved the Lord and had conversations with Jesus for two days before she peacefully passed at Centennial Hospital in Nashville, TN. She was one of the oldest active members of Texas Valley Baptist Church. She was...
Alyce Lucille Pickens
Jan 22, 2018
Alyce Spitzer Pickens, 90, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018. She was a 1945 graduate of Halls High School and worked at Standard Knitting Mills until its closure. She was a member of the Baptist faith. She is survived by sisters Evelyn Spitzer Drinnen (Bruce) and Geraldine Spitzer McPhetridge (Jimmy), six nieces and five nephews. A...
Georgia L. Beeler Miller
Jan 22, 2018
Georgia L. Beeler Miller, age 92, of Halls Crossroads went to be with the Lord on January 22, 2018. She was a member of Emory Valley Missionary Baptist Church. Georgia is preceded in death by husband Jasper Delone Miller; son Andrew Curtis Miller; granddaughter Kay Michelle Miller Keck; parents Mach and Lennie Beeler; sisters Lela Stiner (Frank) and Myrtle Graves;...
Lewis Lee Wendover
Jan 21, 2018
Lewis Lee Wendover, age 71, of Hannibal, New York passed away January 21, 2018. Lewis was a sports enthusiast, who loved playing tennis and going fishing. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Lewis was a physical education coach and teacher for the Miami, Florida school district. Lewis is preceded in death by parents Marjorie and Roscoe Wendover. He...
Barbara Jean Watson
Jan 21, 2018
Barbara Jean Watson, 86, left this world surrounded by family to be with her husband Reece, children Fran, Teresa, Charlotte, Steve and grandson Tony. She will be missed by many especially her children Willy, Marty, CarolAnn and their families and friends. In lieu of flowers please make donations to help with funeral expenses. Family will receive friends 5:00-7:00p.m. Wednesday at...
Geneva Frances Graves
Jan 20, 2018
Geneva Frances (Hinton) Graves, born March 15, 1922 and passed away January 20, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband Avrell Harding Graves, infant daughter Kathy Elaine, parents Oscar and Ruby (Murray) Hinton, brothers James and Wallace, and sisters Mildred, Catherine, and Lorena. She is survived by sons: Michael Zane Graves (Becky Harless) of Knoxville and Joseph Avrell...
Irene Foster
Jan 19, 2018
Irene Foster, age 89, of Powell, passed away Friday morning, January 19, 2018 at home with her loving husband by her side. She was a long-time member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fletcher & Nola Carden and 9 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Gene Foster;...
Barbara Jean Smart Rhyne
Jan 19, 2018
Barbara Jean Smart Rhyne, age 79, of Powell, passed away at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center on Friday, January 19, 2018 after a short illness. She was a member of The Church at Sterchi Hills. Jean retired from First Tennessee Bank as a Loan Officer after 20 plus years of dedicated service. In her spare time, she enjoyed crafting and...
Francis Patrick "Frank" Doris Jr.
Jan 18, 2018
Francis Patrick "Frank" Doris Jr., age 70, passed away January 18, 2018 at Courtyard Senior Living Facility. Friends may call at their convenience Thursday, January 25, 2018 until 5 pm at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. Family and friends will gather on Friday, January 26, 2018 at 11:30 am at the East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery on East Gov. John Sevier...
Bonnie Lou Gray
Jan 17, 2018
Bonnie L. Gray, age 68 of Corryton, TN, went to be with the Lord January 17, 2018. Preceded in death by husband Robert Gray and step-son Jason Gray. Survived by daughter Christin Miller and husband Troy; sons David and wife Kim Gray, and Rob Gray; grandchildren Zachary, Darrin, and Katie Miller, Garrett, Nate, and Kaylee Gray; siblings Betty (Kenneth), Willie...
Mitchell Lawrence "Mike" Parsley
Jan 17, 2018
Mitchell “Mike” Parsley, age 87, born July 18, 1930 in Mt. Sterling, NC, was called home to be with Jesus on January 17, 2018. He was a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church. Mike was a kind and gentle man who was always willing to help others. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who was proud of his...
Patricia Conalee Walker
Jan 16, 2018
Patricia Conalee “Gummy” Walker, age 82, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday January 16, 2018. She was proudly born in Honolulu Hawaii. She is survived by son Charles S. Rose (Gayle), daughters Pamela M. Rose and Kimberly D. Carmosino (Gerald), special granddaughter Evangelina “Nena” Carmosino, 9 other grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. The family would also like to thank...
Patricia Suzanne Mantooth
Jan 15, 2018
Patricia “Suzanne” Mantooth, 66, went to her heavenly home on January 15, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Margie James. Suzanne is survived by her husband of 47 years Ralph “Pedro” Mantooth, her daughter and son-in-law Tracie and Dustin Bull, Grandson Jed Bull, and brothers and sisters in law Michael and Laurie James, Steve and...
Joan Kennedy Harmon
Jan 14, 2018
Joan Kennedy Harmon, age 85, of Blaine, Tennessee went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, January 14, 2018, surrounded by her family at her home. She had an unwavering faith in God and was a long-time member of Indian Ridge Baptist Church. She was an extraordinary, compassionate, selfless person who touched the lives of many and was...
Robin Lynn Chitwood
Jan 14, 2018
Robin Lynn (Cummings) Chitwood, age 55 of Clinton, passed away on January 14, 2018. The Bible tells us that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:8). Robin met her Savior and is experiencing a joy that we cannot even begin to comprehend. Therefore, we will praise the Lord at all times...
