Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Nelle Edwards
Aug 21, 2017
Martha Vernelle (Nelle) Haney Edwards of Giles County and Knoxville, TN, passed away on August 21, 2017 in Knoxville. Mrs. Edwards, 103, was born in Minor Hill, TN, the daughter of Thomas Edward Haney and Jessie Smith Haney. She was predeceased by her husband of almost 33 years, J.B. (Buck) Edwards of Marshall and Giles counties TN. Also predeceasing her...
Ronald "Ronnie" Ballinger
Aug 20, 2017
Ronald “Ronnie” Ballinger, age 45 of Knoxville passed away August 20, 2017. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by mother Eva Ballinger and grandmother Annie Raby. Survivors include siblings Jackie Fridley (Teresa), David Fridley (Janice), LeeAnn Anderson (Dale); nieces and nephews Duane and Ava Anderson, Jaqueline and Christian Fridley. Family will receive friends 2:00p.m.-4:00p.m. Saturday at Mynatt...
Julia I. West
Aug 20, 2017
Julia I. West, born September 15, 1930, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Beverly Park Place, aged 86. Julia was a member of Milan Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by father, William West; mother, Doshia West; brother, Lawrence West; and sister, Hazel Anderson. Left to cherish her memory are sisters, Grace Ellis and Peggy Albright; along with...
Cpl. Breyar Scott Phillips
Aug 20, 2017
Breyar Scott Phillips, age 25, of Knoxville, passed away August 20, 2017. Cpl. Phillips was a proud veteran, serving for the United States Marine Corps. He was also an avid UT fan. He loved to spend time with his kids, especially outdoors. He was in love with fishing, and helped his son, Kayden, catch his first fish. He loved to...
Jimmy Henry
Aug 19, 2017
Jimmy Henry went to be with the Lord August 19, 2017. The family will receive friends from 1-2pm Wednesday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Mynatt Funeral Home. Condolences can be made at www.Mynattfh.com
Ronald (Ron) M. Widner
Aug 19, 2017
Ronald (Ron) M. Widner, age 73, died serving those in need in Powell, TN on Saturday, 19th day of August 2017. The cause of death was of natural causes and a big caring heart. Born October 3, 1943 in Knoxville, TN, living in Halls Crossroads as a retired City of Knoxville Firefighter and Self-Employed Contractor. He was an honorably discharged...
Gary Ramsey
Aug 18, 2017
Gary Eugene Ramsey passed away suddenly August 18, 2017. Preceded in death by parents Dave and Bernice Ramsey; brothers David, Wayne, Glen, and Eddie Ramsey; sister Dale Ward; soul mate Teresa Lowery. Survived by sisters Sheila Wallace and Judy Houser; nieces Tasha, Toni, Brittany, Stephanie, and Dataja; nephews Tyzec, Delmontre, and Michael; stepdaughter Amanda Joy; sister-in-law Lisa Blue; many friends...
Glenda S. Raby
Aug 18, 2017
Glenda S. Raby, age 67, of Knoxville passed away August 18, 2017. She is preceded in death by husband Fred Raby; parents Henry and Rothada Rucker; brother Allen Rucker and sister Joyce Wolfenbarger. Glenda is survived by daughter, Robin Conner; son Gerald R. Satterfield, Jr. and wife Denise; daughter Mary Lee Sparks and husband Steve; grandchildren Courtney, James, Nathan and...
Donald Ray Longmire
Aug 18, 2017
Donald Ray Longmire, age 82, of Knoxville passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday, August 18, 2017. He was a career employee of Dempster Brothers working in the engineering department and later as a sales consultant. Following his career with Dempster Brothers, he was employed with The Heil Company as a sales consultant until his retirement in 2001. He was...
Steven David Bridges
Aug 18, 2017
Steven David Bridges, age 30, of Clinton, passed away on Friday, August 18th, 2017. He is survived by sons Hunter Bridges and Xander Wade-Bridges, parents Calvin “Rick” and Jackie Bridges, siblings Darlene Bridges, Allen Bridges, and Mark and wife Traci Bridges, fiancée Brittany Stotelmyer, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. The family will receive friends on Thursday,...
Lillian "Speck" Beeler
Aug 17, 2017
Lillian “Speck” Beeler, age 81 of Washburn went to her heavenly home on August 17, 2017. She is preceded in death by husband Bill Beeler; parents Herbert and Naomi Majors; sister Barbara Beeler; and brothers R. J. Majors and Donald Majors. Lillian is survived by daughters, Terry Ritter (Kevin) and Marsha Hyde; sister Kaye Cooke; grandchildren Will Ritter, Jason Ritter...
Marian Parker Loy
Aug 17, 2017
Marian Parker Loy, age 84, of Maryville, TN, formerly of Union County, passed away on Thursday, August 17th, 2017. She worked at Standard Knitting Mill for 20 years and attended Six Mile Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband William Loy and sister Evelyn Parker Dishmon. She is survived by sister Bobbie Robbins, and husband Bill, 3 nephews,...
Betty Lou Johnson
Aug 16, 2017
Betty Lou Johnson, 76, formerly of Chicago, passed away August 16, 2017. She was a member of Central View Baptist Church where she loved to worship. She was a loving, caring, and compassionate mother and friend with a selfless heart of gold. She was an animal lover who enjoyed bird watching. Preceded in death by parents Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd...
Troy Lee Savage
Aug 16, 2017
Troy Lee Savage, 81, of Knoxville entered fully into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. He was surrounded by his family and friends during his last hours. Troy was born June 14, 1936 and lived a full active life until his recent and sudden diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). While his illness was...
Gloria Saundra Boruff
Aug 15, 2017
Gloria Saundra Helms Boruff, age 84 of Knoxville, went to be with her heavenly father Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Park West Hospital. Saundra was born on July 18, 1933. She was a long-time member of Rocky Dale Primitive Baptist Church and retired from Standard Knitting Mills and Levis. Preceded in death by her parents, John A. Helms and Esta...
Walter Cadle Marshall
Aug 15, 2017
Walter "Joe" Marshall, of Louisville, Tennessee, a long-time Fountain City resident, died on August 15th, 2017 at 7:58 pm, after a struggle with Lewy Body Dementia. His parents, the late Walter and Edna Galbraith Marshall, founded Hickory Star Resort on Norris Lake, where he lived in the summers growing up. Joe was a 22-year Air Force veteran, owner of Norwood...
Larry Allan Daniel
Aug 14, 2017
Larry Allan Daniel II, age 32, of Powell, passed away on August 14, 2017. He was a 2003 graduate of Powell High School. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Larry is survived by his parents, Larry & Geraldine Daniel; sister, Tina Daniel; brother, Kenny Stinnett; nephews, Nicholas Napier, Kenneth Stinnett II,...
Herbert Lockwood Tudor
Aug 14, 2017
Herbert Lockwood Tudor, 78, of Clinton, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017. He was born August 27, 1938 in Union County. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church, where he formerly served as Choir Director. Herbert enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was the owner and operator of New Loyston Memorial Garden. Preceeded in death...
Carole Lynne Sheppard
Aug 13, 2017
Carole Lynne Sheppard, age 76, of Knoxville, TN passed away Sunday, August 13th, 2017. She was a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force, worked for 43 years as a registered nurse until her retirement in 2007, and was a member of Fountain City United Methodist Church. Music was a big part of her life. As a teenager and...
Clay Edwin Grubb
Aug 13, 2017
Clay Edwin Grubb, 79, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born on July 20, 1938 in Lee Springs, Tennessee to Luther and Edna Grubb. Clay grew up in Grainger County, Tennessee where he attended school and worked on the family farm. In 1958, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Corp....
