Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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...
Marie Gillespie
Apr 29, 2017
Marie Gillespie, age 71, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 29, 2017. She was born on December 23, 1945 to the late Frank & Louise Brock. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death...
James Henry Strange, Jr.
Apr 29, 2017
James Henry Strange, age 75, of Knoxville, passed away April 29, 2017. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church and retired after 40 plus years of service from Southern Railway. He was a veteran of the US Army during the Vietnam era. He was preceded in death by his parents, James & Marie Strange. He is survived by his...
Michael K. Messer
Apr 29, 2017
Michael K. Messer age 78 of Knoxville loving husband, father, brother, papaw, and friend entered the gates of Glory on April 29, 2017. He was a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church. Survived by his wife Barbara K. Gregory-Messer; children Michael Scott Messer and Shari Lynn Messer (Randy Miller); sister Jerrye Green and husband Al; stepchildren, Kurt Gregory (Connie...
Mae Lee Collins
Apr 28, 2017
Katherine Mae Lee Collins, age 79, of Corryton, entered Heaven’s gates on April 28, 2017 to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a member of Heavenly View Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Emma Lee; husband, James Collins; son, Dale Collins; sisters, Laura Arnwine, Virgie Crawford, and Marie Smith. She...
Elizabeth Lumbert
Apr 27, 2017
Remell Elizabeth Lumbert of Heiskell, born March 22, 1931 in Loyston, TN, passed away April 27th at home from complications from a Stroke in February. She was retired from Anderson County Schools after working as a Teacher’s Aide at DARC and Andersonville Elementary schools. She was the daughter of the late John A. Mitchell and Stella B. Mitchell. Also, preceding...
