Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Edna B. Bradley
Apr 9, 2016
Edna B. Bradley, age 91, of Knoxville, went to her new Heavenly home on April 9, 2016. Preceded in death by husband, James “Jim” Bradley. Brother, James Dorton and granddaughter, Tiffany Bradley. Survivors: Sons, Jimmy (Connie) Bradley of Maryville and Aaron (Ellarece) Bradley of Knoxville. Grandchildren: Heather (Shawn) Clayborne, Hilary (Richie) Storie, Jessica (Michael) Phillips and Jennifer Bradley. Great-grandchildren: Ashton...
Lelia Beatrice Mcbee
Apr 9, 2016
Lelia Beatrice McBee, age 82, of Powell, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016. Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by husband, Horace McBee Jr.; son, Allen McBee; parents, Lawson & Emory Warwick; brothers, Edgar, Emory and Harvey Warwick and Edward Cooper; sister, Rena Voorkies. She is survived by sons Gary McBee and wife, Gail, and...
William F. "Bill" Sharp
Apr 8, 2016
William F. Sharp (Bill), 86, of Knoxville passed away Friday, April 8, 2016. He was a faithful, long-time member of Bookwalter United Methodist Church where he was a founding member of the Thursday Men’s Group. He was also a member of the Bookwalter Keenagers with whom he traveled the world. Bill enjoyed a long retirement from South Central Bell and...
Robert Earl Henson
Apr 8, 2016
Robert Earl Henson, age 77, of Knoxville, passed away April 8, 2016 at Beverly Park Place. He was of the Baptist faith. He retired from Efficient Electric with 40 years of service. Robert loved spending time with his many friends at the lake and loved to tell jokes. Waiting to be joyfully reunited are his parents, Mildred and Dude Henson;...
Joe Aaron Fortner
Apr 8, 2016
Joe Aaron Fortner, age 84, of Powell passed away April 8, 2016. He served in the US Navy for 4 years, was a faithful member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church and retired from Barclays Bank. Preceded in death by parents Millard and Lucy Fortner; sisters Mildred Fortner and Katherine High; brother Edward Fortner. Survived by wife Katherine Fortner; 2 daughters...
George Alfred James
Apr 7, 2016
George Alfred James, age 91, of Corryton, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016. Alfred was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and attended Clear Springs Baptist Church. He was an Army veteran of WWII as a member of Company B 172 Engineer Combat Battalion. He retired from KUB after 33 years of service, and was a 50 year member of...
Lorene Humphrey
Apr 7, 2016
Lorene Humphrey passed away April 7, 2016. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parent Mike and Ruby Elkins; husband Hobert Humphrey; sister Audrey Pike; brothers Lester Elkins, Lowell Elkins and Jim Elkins. She is survived by sons Jerry Humphrey and wife Brenda of Knoxville and David Humphrey and wife Sherry of Clinton; grandchildren Dustin...
Billy Eugene Graham
Apr 4, 2016
Billy E. Graham, Jr., age 58, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on April 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by grandmothers, Viola Williams and Vonedia Graham; and uncle Ulyes Williams. He is survived by his wife, Joy Graham; parents, Billy E. & Wilma Graham, Sr.; son, Eugene (Jennifer) Caldwell; daughters, Sheena (Charles) Graham, and Dwana Graham;...
William S. Bayne
Apr 4, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Frank Loveday
Apr 3, 2016
Frank Loveday, age 84, passed away Sunday April 3, 2016. Preceded in death by parents Tom and Edna Loveday and 2 brothers. Survived by wife of 62 years Faye Manis Loveday; sons Garry Loveday, Mike (Tammy) Loveday, David (Shirley) Loveday; grandsons Alex, Brent, and Brett Loveday, and Anthony (Jana) Smith; granddaughter Amy Loveday. Family and friends will meet 10:45am Wednesday...
Tommy Gene Phillips
Apr 3, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Willard Eugene Brooks
Apr 3, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Ina Faye Smith
Apr 3, 2016
Ina Faye Smith, age 75, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on April 3, 2016 after suffering from Alzheimer’s and a major stroke. She was a member of Norwood Baptist Church and long time former member of Glenwood Baptist Church. She retired from Lifeway Bookstore (formerly Baptist Bookstore) in 1998. Faye never met a stranger and she always...
Robert Earl Robinette
Apr 3, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Ateka L. Morton
Mar 29, 2016
Ateka L. Morris Morton, December 29, 1925 - March 29, 2016. Born in northern Alabama, Ateka’s unusual name came from a character in a book her mother was reading. She was the oldest of three pretty sisters. Her father was a forms carpenter and the family moved with construction projects. Ateka was a big sister, lived through the hardships of...
Hazel West Anderson
Mar 29, 2016
Hazel West Anderson, born April 30, 1925, passed away March 29, 2016, at age 90. She was a member of Texas Valley Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Rev. James W. Anderson; grandsons, Tony Henegar and James Sluss; parents, William and Doshia West; brother, Lawrence (Marie) West; brother-in-law, Arthur Ellis. Survived by daughters, Jane (Delmar) Henegar and Donna (Danny)...
Cynthia (Cindy) V. Elder
Mar 28, 2016
Cynthia (Cindy) V. Elder, born July 25, age 57, went to be with the Lord Monday, March 28, 2016. She was a member of Lighthouse Christian Church and a graduate of the University of Tennessee. She was a 40 year kidney survivor, spending most of her time volunteering for the Kidney Foundation and also the Fish House. She loved her...
Aja Malich Metzger
Mar 27, 2016
Aja Malich Metzger, age 14, passed away March 27, 2016. She was born December 13, 2001. Aja was a sweet natured young lady who loved going to church and spending time with her family. She attended Medlin Middle School in Roanoke, Texas. Aja was preceded in death by her mother Loueva Ann Metzger. Survivors include aunt Melissa Holbert, sisters Rena...
Trula Lorene Ingram
Mar 25, 2016
Trula Lorene Ingram, age 75, departed this life on March 25, 2016 "Good Friday Morning" at 5:21am (5+2+1=8 Days of New Beginnings). She is now in the presence of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ and a host of Heavenly Angels and loved ones who have gone on before. Thank God for his mercy and amazing grace. There is a...
Isaac "Blaine" Cupp
Mar 24, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
