Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Jonathan Lucas
Sep 13, 2016
Jonathan Lucas, age 36, went to be with the Lord on September 13, 2016. He was preceded in death by grandparents Alice and John Headrick and Al and Peggy Lucas. Survived by wife Renae Lucas; son Bailey Lucas; daughter Marissa Lucas; parents Guy and Becky Lucas; brother Stephen Lucas; mother-in-law Alma Mull; brother and sister-in-law Travis and Jen Clark; as...
Vannah Harmon Tune
Sep 13, 2016
Vannah Harmon Tune, age 101, passed away September 13, 2016. Family and friends will meet at 10:45am Monday at Ft. Sumter Community Cemetery for graveside service at 11am. Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Roberta Coward
Sep 12, 2016
Roberta Coward passed in her sleep September 12, 2016, being of the Primitive Baptist Faith. She was a loving caring wife, mother, and friend. Preceded in death by husband Luther Boling Coward, parents Rob and Beatrice Weaver, sister Christine Shultz and Bobby Joe Purdom. Survived by children Connie Ramsey, Robert “Buck” Coward, and Steve Coward, sister Betty Moore, 5 grandchildren,...
James Russell "Rusty" Goosie
Sep 11, 2016
James Russell “Rusty” Goosie, 32, met his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 11, 2016. He overcame and triumphed through many years of health issues to see his dream come true, to have a family and home of his own. He met his beloved spouse, Morgan Goosie, and they traveled the world together. Rome and Hawaii, where he married...
Evalee "Granny" Norman
Sep 11, 2016
Evalee “Granny” Norman, age 100, of Powell, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. The joy of her life was her children, grandchildren, and cooking. Preceded in death by her husband, Bill Norman; son, W.A. Norman; daughter-in-law, Susie Norman; parents, Cicero and Louise Roberts; four brothers; and six sisters. Survived by daughter-in-law, Vesta...
Karl "Punkin" Dodson
Sep 11, 2016
Karl E. “Punkin” Dodson, age 89, left his earthly body on Sunday, September 11, 2016. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He is retired from the City of Knoxville, with 34 years of service and also from APAC with 14 years of service. Mr. Dodson was an active member of Cumberland Baptist Church where he...
Minnie Buckner Ross
Sep 10, 2016
Minnie Jean (Buckner) Ross, age 83, of Powell, passed away on Saturday, September 10th, 2016. She was a member of the Evangelistic Center of Clinton, TN and was a loving and devoted homemaker who enjoyed cooking, entertaining, and spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Joe Thomas Ross, infant...
Jean Swicegood Hamby
Sep 9, 2016
Wilma Jean Swicegood Hamby, born in Crab Orchard, TN July 27, 1926, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 90 on September 9, 2016. She was a 43 year member of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Preceded in death by her parents William and Mae Swicegood of Harriman, Tennessee; sisters Iva Green of Jacksonville, Florida, Bernice Watson of Westel, Tennessee,...
Regina Jewel Hutcheson Merritt
Sep 7, 2016
Regina Jewel Hutcheson Merritt On the evening of September 7, 2016, Regina passed away at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee after suffering complications from an unknown lung disease. She was being comforted by her family at the time of her passing. Regina was 54 years old. Regina was born in Oliver Springs, Tennessee on April 3, 1962....
James "Donnie" Cameron
Sep 7, 2016
Lt. James “Donnie” Cameron (Ret.), age 76, of Knoxville, passed peacefully through the Gates of Heaven at his home on September 7, 2016. He was an active member and Sunday school teacher of Tekoa Baptist Church. He served on the Knoxville Police Department for 30 years before retiring. He enjoyed fishing, traveling and studying the bible. James has gone to...
Beulah Vee Sanders Harrison Dax
Sep 6, 2016
Beulah Vee Sanders Harrison Dax, born February 9, 1931, went to her heavenly home Tuesday, September 6, 2016. She was a longtime member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husbands, Luther Clifton Harrison and Joseph Dax; grandson, Kelvin Cooke; parents, Clarence and Margaret Sanders; and three sisters. Survived by daughters, Glenda and Gary Cooke, Connie and Jackie Ridenour,...
Jean "Mammaw" Wishart
Sep 6, 2016
Jean “Mammaw” Wishart, age 92 of Knoxville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 6, 2016. She was a member of Alice Bell Baptist Church since 1948. She was a woman loved by everyone she came in contact with. She was a devoted wife for 68 and a half years, loving mother to her sons and a...
Beula Yates Minga
Sep 5, 2016
Beula Yates Minga, age 93, born July 13, 1923 in Pardee, VA, passed away peacefully September 5, 2016 at Westmoreland Health and Rehab with her loving family by her side. She was married to the late Alva Yates for 35 years and the late Burton Minga for 12 years. Beula was a faithful member, for many years, of Knoxville Primitive...
Helen A. Wrinkle
Sep 4, 2016
Helen A. Wrinkle, age 74, of Knoxville went to be with Jesus on September 4, 2016. She was a long time member of Sunlight Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father and mother James “Truckie” and Juanita Myers, Sr.; father and mother-in-law Bob and Willie Wrinkle; brother-in-law Jackie Wrinkle; and sister-in-law Alma Taliaferro. Survived by husband of 57 years Robert...
Bobbye Dykes Wilson
Sep 4, 2016
Bobbye Dykes Wilson, age 88, of Knoxville passed away September 4, 2016. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by parents Carl and Edith Cruze and granddaughter Zoey Madison Wilson. Survived by husband of 67 years Gaylon Wilson; sons Jack and Cindy Wilson, David Wilson, Bob Wilson, Bryan and Mary Beth Wilson, and Mark and Michelle Wilson; 13...
Ronald Francis Parker
Sep 3, 2016
Ronald Francis Parker, age 66, of Corryton went to be with the Lord on September 3, 2016. He was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father Jess Parker; mother Martha Parker; siblings Anabelle Jones, Barbara Thomas, Betty Parker, Troy Parker, Tom Parker, Glenn Parker, Nile Parker, Edd Parker and Howard Parker. Survived by sons Joey...
Eddie "Donald" King
Sep 3, 2016
Donald King, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on September 3, 2016. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include mother Ruby King, special friend Cissy Hall, son Donnie King, daughter Christy Covington, 2 grandchildren, and sisters Peggy Seavers and Patsy Bradley. A memorial service will be held 4pm Sunday at Glen Oak Baptist Church with Pastor Bob...
David R. Manning
Sep 2, 2016
David R. Manning, age 57, of Powell passed away on September 2, 2016, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was an over-the-road trucker for over 30 years and an avid Harley Davidson rider. David was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church and a member of Volunteer Thunder HOG out of Knoxville Harley Davidson. He is preceded in...
Martin "Skip" Urso
Sep 1, 2016
Martin “Skip” Urso, age 69, of Knoxville, formerly of Pompano Beach, Florida passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 1, 2016. He served as a combat Marine during Vietnam and was a recipient of the Bronze Star. Preceded in death by parents, Henry and Pearl Urso; brother, Butch Urso. Survived by daughters, Lori (Paul) Urso and Shawn Anderson; son, Mark Anderson;...
Susan Renee Boggs
Sep 1, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
