Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Shelva Jean Bean
May 11, 2017
Shelva Jean Walker Bean, age 79, went to be with the Lord May 11, 2017. She is preceded in death by Mother and father Maude and John Walker, 5 brothers, and 5 sisters. Shelva is survived by sisters Gladys Hunley, Elizabeth Alexander, and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Gene Hunley, Mike Hunley, Larry Drummer, Ty Hunley, Johnny Gregg,...
James Dean Ernest
May 9, 2017
James “Deano” Ernest, age 47, of Knoxville, passed away May 9th, 2017. He is of the Baptist faith and was a very spiritual person who strongly believed in his Indian heritage. He was a loving father, brother and friend. He was preceded in death by parents Nick and Barbara Jean Ernest. He is survived by children Christain Taylor Ernest, Nicholas...
Helen Blanche Davenport
May 9, 2017
Helen B. Davenport, age 78, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on May 9, 2017. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by parents, husband Lloyd Davenport, 4 sisters, and 3 brothers. Helen is survived by daughter and son-in-law Kim and Leroy Brown; step-son Alan and daughter-in-law Teresa Davenport; grandchildren Lloyd and Danielle Brown, Anna...
Donald Richard Berry
May 8, 2017
Donald Richard Berry, age 73, born January 17, 1944 passed away Monday, May 8, 2017. He was a special man who was loved by family and friends and will be greatly missed. He was a member of Rockydale Baptist Church. He was a veteran for the U.S. Navy. Donald was preceded in death by father Elmer Berry. He is survived...
Jane Carole Stegall
May 7, 2017
Jane Carole Stegall, 77 of Knoxville passed away quietly on Sunday, May 07, 2017 in a Farragut Nursing Facility. Jane was born October 7, 1939 in Chattanooga to the late William and Thelma Ogletree Ralston. She was a longtime member of Inskip Baptist Church. She worked many years in the medical/insurance field. Jane is preceded in death by her mother...
Jean Wilson Turner
May 6, 2017
Jean Wilson Turner, age 84, of Powell, went to be with the Lord on May 6, 2017. She was a member of Halls Primitive Baptist Church. Jean was a loving and devoted wife of 66 years. She was a caring mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, who would brighten the hearts of anyone in her presence. Jean was preceded in death...
Billy Ray Roach
May 6, 2017
Billy Ray Roach Jr. 46 of Strawberry Plains went fishing with Jesus on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Billy was a loving husband, father, brother and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him…he already is. Billy is preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, Billy Ray Sr. and Diana Phyllis Humphrey; a son, Austin Ray Roach and...
Kenneth Michael Gilliland
May 5, 2017
Kenneth Michael Gilliland, age 52, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord May 5, 2017. The family will receive friends from 5-7pm on Saturday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel with a service to follow. Family and friends will meet by 11:15am Sunday at Mt. Olive Cemetery (Knoxville) For an 11am interment. Condolences for the Gilliland family may...
Elsie Bailey Thomas
May 5, 2017
Elsie Bailey Thomas, age 97, of Knoxville was carried home by her Heavenly Father on May 5, 2017. She was born on Saturday, March 20, 1920, to the late James and Pearl Bailey of Washburn, TN. She was the last living charter member of Pennington Chapel Baptist Church, her health kept her from going to church the past several years,...
Howard David Lowery
May 4, 2017
Howard David Lowery, age 61, of Knoxville, passed away May 4th, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, George David and Billie Jean Cannon Lowery. Survived by: daughter, Miranda Hope Lowery, siblings, James “Pee Wee” Lowery, Beverly “Cookie’ Morgan and Shane Lowery, nephews, Justin, Bradley and Zac, and numerous extended family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that...
Donald Lynn (Duck) Miller
May 4, 2017
Donald Lynn (Duck) Miller, age 69, of Clinton, TN, formerly of Halls Crossroads, TN passed away on Thursday May 4, 2017. Duck loved his children and grandchildren with all of his heart, and he really loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Preceded in death by father, Arlanda R. Miller. Survived by former wife, Peggy Ridenour Turpin and her husband,...
Howard B. Sain
May 4, 2017
Howard B. Sain of Knoxville, TN, age 78, passed away peacefully at Tennova Hospital, North Knoxville, on Thursday, May 4th, 2017. Howard was born on October 23, 1938 in Viola, TN. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dorothy (Cantrell) Sain; children Susan Sain Wagner of Pewaukee, WI, Sharon Sain (Brian) Yarbrough of Halls Cross Roads, TN and...
Jack Allen Merritt
May 4, 2017
Jack Allen Merritt, of Halls Crossroads, Tenn., age 76, passed away to join friends and family in Heaven on Thursday at 10:15pm at Halls Tennova Hospice. He was a 32nd Degree Mason of the Burlington Lodge #763 , member and brother in good standing for 51 years, F&AM, Knoxville Scottish Rite, Bodies Ancient and Accepted Freemasons, Member and Brother of...
James Russell Mattson
May 3, 2017
James Russell Mattson, age 56 of Knoxville, went to be with his Lord Jesus on Wednesday May 3, 2017. He is survived by wife, Gala Ross Mattson; children, James O. Mattson, Sara L. Mattson & Bubba, and Shawn Mattson; grandchildren Danielle, CJ, and Abby; sister, Sara Skinner; brother Franklin Reece; and foster parents Alvin Gregg and Robert Suefert. The family...
Priscilla Aileen Harrison
May 2, 2017
Priscilla Aileen "Sandi" Harrison, age 66 of Knoxville, passed away May 2, 2017. Beloved mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all who knew her, she is preceded in death by parents Lester and Billie Covington, brother Mike Stringfield and grandson Nathan Moore. She is survived by husband Jim Harrison, sons Donny Moore, James, Matthew, daughter Polly Harrison, grandchildren Joshua,...
Vaunee Fortner Thomas
May 2, 2017
Vaunee Fortner Thomas, born November 6, 1927, age 89, went to be with the Lord May 2, 2017. She was a beloved mother and grandmother “Nanny.” She was a member of Faithway Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, J.E. and Kate Violette; husband, Rev. Lewis Fortner, WWII Veteran; daughter, Kathy Lewis. Survived by sons: Steve (Sandi) Fortner and Keith...
Cindy Phillips Krantz
May 2, 2017
Cindy Phillips Krantz, age 51, passed away May 2, 2017. She was of the Baptist faith. She had worked as an Assistant Manager for Dollar General for ten years. Her life was dedicated to the care of her children. Cindy was preceded in death by father, Jim Phillips; and husband , Barry Krantz. She is survived by son, Blake Krantz;...
Geneva Etherton Strange
Apr 30, 2017
Geneva Etherton Strange, age 95, of Maryville and formerly of the Dante community in Knoxville passed away on Sunday, April 30th, 2017 at Asbury Place, Maryville. She was born August 24th, 1921 in Sevierville to the late Arthur and Dora Moon Etherton. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Alger Strange. Mrs. Strange was a longtime member of Dante United Methodist...
Brenda Spears Easterday
Apr 30, 2017
Brenda F. Spears Easterday, 72 of Knoxville passed away quietly at home surrounded with her girls on Sunday, April 30, 2017. Brenda was of the Baptist Faith. She loved gardening, spending time outdoors poolside, and had a great love for animals. She was a loving wife to her best friend and husband Frank, a loving mother to her daughters and...
Buddy Ray Wilkerson
Apr 30, 2017
Buddy Ray Wilkerson, 77, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 30, 2017. Buddy’s strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, and friends made him the man we will always remember and cherish. Buddy was a member of Dante Church of God in Knoxville, TN. Buddy was born on November...
