Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Charles Dayton Cross
Jun 20, 2017
CROSS, CHARLES DAYTON – age 76, of Knoxville, went to be with Jesus on June 20, 2017 at Park West Hospital. Charles was born Nov. 26, 1940 in Knoxville, Tennessee and was a veteran of the Vietnam War, who was awarded 7 medals and ribbons, including the Bronze Star. He was a member of the VFW Post 1733, American Legion...
Charles Alexander Cope
Jun 19, 2017
Charles “Chuck” “Uncle CC” Cope, age 42, of Corryton, passed away June 19, 2017. Member of 3rd Baptist Church of Knoxville. Preceded in death by father, David Lee Cope Sr. Survived by: mother, Roxie Cope. Brother, David Cope Jr. Son, Gabriel and girlfriend Sabrina. Several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 2pm Thursday, Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City. Rev. Buck Wamack...
Eva Greene Johnson
Jun 19, 2017
Eva Greene Johnson, born July 11,1946 , went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 19, 2017. She was a member of Greene's Chapel Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Harvey and Emma Jane Greene; sister, Margaret Johnson; brothers, Robert and Ben Greene. She is survived by her daughter Gerry Dunlap and son in law...
Donna Gail Chittum Boggs
Jun 19, 2017
Donna Gail Chittum Boggs, age 58, of Knoxville, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2017. She was a member of Hinds Creek Baptist Church and a dedicated mother and wife. Donna enjoyed many types of crafting, painting, embroidery, and gardening. She was preceded in death by her mother, Bonnie Chittum; father, Robert Chittum; and brother, Jack...
Marie C. Lester Kitts
Jun 18, 2017
Marie C. Lester Kitts, age 97, born June 9, 1920, the last surviving child of the late James and Leena Tipton Lester. Siblings were James and Ross Lester, Midge Lester and Eloise Satterfield. Ms. Marie passed away peacefully Sunday morning, June 18, 2017, at her home as she had requested. Marie was the widow of Max P. Kitts (2011). They...
Matthew William Needham
Jun 17, 2017
Matthew William Needham, age 42, of Knoxville passed away June 17, 2017. Matthew was a 1993 graduate of Powell High School and attended Union Baptist Church in Halls. He had a passion for his family, and loved fishing and hunting. Preceded in death by father, Robert “Bob” Needham. Survived by wife of 19 years, Rosey Needham; daughter, Whitney Needham; son,...
James H. Abbott
Jun 17, 2017
James H. Abbott, Jr. age 78, passed away June 17, 2017. He was a member of Bates United Methodist Church in Snow Hill, MD and attended Christ United Methodist Church. Jim began his 30 year career in broadcasting with WBOC in Salisbury, MD. He enjoyed spending time with his family and watching his grandsons grow. Preceded in death by parents,...
Jack L. Fine
Jun 16, 2017
Jack L. Fine age 87 of Powell went home to be with the Lord June 16, 2017. Preceded in death by loving wife of 60 years Elizabeth Fine. Survivors son and daughter-in-law Eddie and Susie Fine, daughter Denise Fine. Grandchildren Misty Garret, Edward and wife Sarah and David and wife Elizabeth, great-grandchildren Mya, Audrey, Anniston and Scarlett, sister June Robertson,...
Deborah Diane Norris
Jun 12, 2017
At 11.40am 12th June 2017 my dear loving wife of fifteen years Deborah Diane Norris went to be with her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. She left behind three adult children, Daniel Vantuyl, Dean Vantuyl and Melinda Atkins and a good number of grandchildren. We take comfort knowing that she would have run through those pearly gates straight into those...
Rebecca Diane Rech
Jun 12, 2017
Rebecca Diane (Bradford) Rech, age 60, passed away June 12, 2017, surrounded by her family following a long illness. She was born September 10, 1956 in Knoxville, Tennessee. She moved to Florida and graduated from Fort Walton Beach High School. An active USAF wife for 20 years and married for 40 years, Becky lived for her family. She is preceded...
Tony Edward Mannis
Jun 12, 2017
Tony Edward Mannis, 69 of Knoxville passed away Monday, June 12, 2017. Tony was a loving father, brother, son and friend. He was the previous owner of Mannis Truck Repair and at the time of his death he was a supervisor for Clinton Highway Wrecker Service. Tony was loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed, he...
Debra Elaine Clowers
Jun 10, 2017
Debra Elaine Clowers, 60 of Powell, TN was reunited with her husband, Johnny Ray Clowers Sr. on June 10, 2017. Debbie was born June 22, 1956 to the late Billy Henry and Gracie Bennett Miller in Knoxville, TN. She was preceded in death by her father, husband, brother, Grady Miller and a grandson, Ronnie Hickman Jr. Left to mourn her...
Jack Milton Smiddy
Jun 10, 2017
Jack M. Smiddy, age 88, of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, June 10th, 2017. He was born April 15th, 1929 in Williamsburg, KY to the late Silas and Emma Smiddy. He was a graduate of Williamsburg High School, Class of 1950. He married Jenny Perkins on September 17th, 1949 and the family later moved to Knoxville. Mr. Smiddy worked for White...
Paul Robert Nickoloff
Jun 10, 2017
Paul Robert Nickoloff, 44, owner of Flex Residential Improvement company passed away on June 10 in Halls Tennessee. This Friday, June 16th, the family will receive friends from 3-4pm and the celebration of his life to follow will be held at Mynatt Funeral Home, 2829 Rennoc Road, Fountain City, Tennessee. a celebration of Paul’s life will follow. Paul was born...
Sandra Jean Ward
Jun 10, 2017
Sandra Jean Ward, 69 of Knoxville passed away quietly with her family at her side on Saturday, June 10, 2017. Sandra was born May 5, 1948 to the late Albert W. and Margaret Elizabeth Nipper Beeler in Knoxville, TN. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her, she already is…She is preceded in death by her parents, husband,...
Juanita Lou Dabney
Jun 9, 2017
Juanita Lou Dabney, age 72, went home to be with the Lord, June 9, 2017. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. A loving wife of 54 years, Juanita lived for her family. Preceded in death by parents Chester and Trula Vandagriff; and sisters Elizabeth and Jean. Juanita is survived by her husband and soulmate Dennis Dabney; daughters...
James Darren Arwood
Jun 9, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Billy James Fletcher
Jun 8, 2017
Billy James Fletcher, SFC Retired, age 78, passed away on June 8, 2017 from a fall at his home in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was retired from the U.S. Army having served with the 101st Airborn Division. He served in Vietnam with the C Troop, 3rd Squadron, 5th Calvary, 9th Infantry. He received the Bronze Star with V Device, and Purple...
Katherine Carmen Rutherford
Jun 8, 2017
Katherine Carmen Rutherford, 89 of Knoxville passed away quietly at her home with her family at her bedside following complications from kidney disease. Kathy or Aunt Kakhi as she was known to her family, was born April 23, 1928. She was the youngest child of Aaron Fredrick and Dora Williams Eledge. Her mother died when Kathy was a small child...
Clark Edward Hamilton
Jun 6, 2017
Clark Edward Hamilton, age 74, of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, June 8th, 2017. He was a member of Grace Nazarene Church and retired from Y-12 after 50 years of service. He was preceded in death by parents Harvey “Ed” and Thelma Stout Hamilton, and daughter Yvette Michelle Hamilton. He is survived by wife Linda Hamilton, children Randall (Lisa) Hamilton and...
