Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Charlie J. Chesney
Aug 29, 2016
Rev. Charlie J. Chesney, age 76, of Knoxville passed away August 29, 2016. He was a member of Texas Valley Baptist Church. He was former pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church and Unity Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and proud veteran of the US Army. Preceded in death by parents Clyde and Purlia Chesney; sisters Betty...
Nora Mae Mcmillan
Aug 29, 2016
Nora Mae McMillan, age 85, of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, August 29th, 2016 at Williamsburg Villas. She was a member of Branville Baptist Church. She is survived by niece, Penny Clevenger, nephew, Johnny Roberts, special friends, Dennis and Jo Anna Burkhart, and friends at Williamsburg Villas. She was preceded in death by husband, Charles Buddy McMillan and son, Tommy...
Delores "Dee" Ann Jeffers
Aug 29, 2016
Delores “Dee” Ann Jeffers, age 47, of Sharps Chapel, went to her heavenly home unexpectedly on August 29, 2016. She was born at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, Tennessee on December 21, 1968. Delores was a loving mother, sister, and friend who enjoyed being outdoors. Anything from fishing, camping, and sitting by the fire in the company of her...
Wilgus M. Staley
Aug 28, 2016
Wilgus M. Staley, age 87, of Corryton, passed away on Sunday, August 28th, 2016. He was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church, a Korean War veteran, and retired from Standard Knitting Mill after 37 years of service as a Maintenance Technician. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Frances Staley, son, Mike Staley, and wife Susan, granddaughter,...
Arthur Wayne Kirby
Aug 28, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Robbie M. Wyatt
Aug 28, 2016
Robbie M. Wyatt, age 89, of Powell left to be in the presence of the Lord August 28, 2016 at Maple Court Health Care. She was born at home in the East Fork Community of what is now known as Oak Ridge. She was a loving and caring person who will be missed by all that knew her. Robbie retired...
Marlene Mink Collins
Aug 27, 2016
Marlene Mink Collins, age 61, of Knoxville, went home to be with Jesus August 27, 2016. She was a member of Carter Road Missionary Baptist Church. A loving wife, mother, nana, daughter and sister who will be forever missed and never forgotten. Marlene lived for her family, placing their needs before her own, with a glad heart. Preceded in death...
June Goldsmith Grooms
Aug 27, 2016
June Goldsmith Grooms was born January 16, 1931 and passed away on August 27, 2016. She was an active member of Second United Methodist Church. June graduated from Knoxville High School and attended Maryville College. She played the piano and organ from the age of 16 for her church. Preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Reba Goldsmith and...
Clark Douglas Strange
Aug 26, 2016
Clark Douglas Strange, Sr., age 70, of Maynardville, TN, passed away suddenly on Friday, August 26th, 2016. Clark was an employee of St. Mary’s Hospital for over 40 years in the engineering department. He was a member and deacon at Lighthouse Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN. Clark was known for his good heart and helping hand. He was preceded in...
Larry Wayne Cannon
Aug 26, 2016
Larry Wayne Cannon, age 73, passed away peacefully August 26, 2106 at his home in Clinton, TN. He was born December 20, 1942. He graduated from Central High School, went on to serve in the USMC and retire from Rohm & Haas. He was an active member of his church and enjoyed traveling and mission trips. After retirement he enjoyed...
Rebecca Ann "Becky" Clevenger
Aug 25, 2016
Rebecca “Becky” Ann Clevenger, age 54, of Halls Crossroads, TN, passed away on Thursday, August 25th, 2016. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by father, Glen Hughes, Sr. She is survived by husband, Steve Clevenger, children, Jack (Mandy) Harvey, Jeremy Harvey, and Tina Norman, 5 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, mother, Patricia Hughes, siblings, Glenda Hughes and...
Irene Essary Lawson Brown
Aug 25, 2016
Irene Essary Lawson Brown, age 94, of Knoxville, born May 11, 1922 in Tazewell, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2016. She was a retired civilian employee of the U.S. Army and charter member of Christ United Methodist Church in Halls Crossroads. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Glenn Lawson; parents, Grover and Cretia Neely Essary; sisters, Pauline...
Bradley Scott Thompson
Aug 24, 2016
Bradley Scott Thompson, age 46 of Powell passed away at the University of Tennessee Medical Center on Wednesday, August 24, 2016. Brad was a graduate of Halls High School in the class of 1988. He was a retired truck driver and currently a stay-at-home dad. Brad enjoyed mechanical work and spending time on Norris Lake. He is preceded in death...
Glennice Geraldine (Jerry) Mullins Turner
Aug 23, 2016
Glennice Geraldine (Jerry) Mullins Turner, age 86, of Halls Crossroads, passed away August 23, 2016, peacefully in her sleep. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother that believed in and taught her family the doctrine of Jesus Christ. Preceded in death by daughter, Jill Susan Turner; parents, Howard F. Mullins and Flona E. Hill Mullins; sister, Aundrea Jacqueline (Jacky)...
Leroy "Lee" Andrew Kramer
Aug 23, 2016
Leroy “Lee” Andrew Kramer, age 69, of Heiskell, passed with peace and grace on August 23, 2016. He graduated from Powell High School in 1965, attended technical school, then became a draftsman. He was a TVA retiree. He was born to the late William A. Kramer and Lettie Jane Kilman. He was passionate about what he believed in and the...
James Boruff
Aug 23, 2016
James O. Boruff, age 74, of Fountain City, passed away August 23, 2016. He was of the Methodist faith. He was a man of many trades and talents. He was a pilot and loved everything about aviation. He flew numerous celebrities over the past several decades. He loved life, he loved people, he loved laughter and he never met a...
Peggy Mikels
Aug 22, 2016
Peggy A. Mikels, age 78, of Knoxville passed away August 22, 2016. She was of the Baptist Faith. Peggy was preceded in death by husband Jim R. Mikels, Sr. and parents James and Celia Dykes. Survivors include children Jimmy R. Jr. and Sheila Mikels, Lisa and James Skiles, Tony and Julie Mikels, and Susan and Greg Johnson, grandchildren Heath Mikels,...
Lisa Michell Capps Vito
Aug 21, 2016
Lisa Michell Capps Vito, born and raised in Fountain City, passed away unexpectedly due to health complications Sunday, August 21, 2016. Lisa was a well respected plant pathologist at the University of Tennessee where she worked as a research assistant for over 16 years. Lisa was a teacher, care giver, and a support system to all that knew her using...
Mary Lynn Clevenger
Aug 20, 2016
Mary Lynn James Clevenger, age 72, passed into the Kingdom of God at 4:45 a.m. Saturday, August 20th, 2016. To be absent from the body is to be in the very presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. Mary’s husband and sister were with her at her passing. She leaves behind husband, Charles, John and Carol Captain, Dallas and Gail James,...
Charles Hewitt
Aug 19, 2016
Charles Hewitt, Jr., age 90, of Powell, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 19, 2016, surrounded by his family. Charles was a proud member of Highland View Missionary Baptist Church in Halls. Charles retired after over 30 years of service with Pyle Furniture and Floyd Roach Furniture Company. Preceded in death by wives, Jennie Taliaferro...
