Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
James Eugene Sheppard
Nov 15, 2016
James “Jim” Eugene Sheppard, age 84, passed away Tuesday, November 15th, 2016 at Ben Atchley Veterans Home. Jim was of the Methodist Faith, loved to hunt, watch NASCAR and was a diehard Tennessee Vols fan. He was a veteran of the Korean War where he served with the 696th Ordinance Ammunition Company, Ammo Supply. He was preceded in death by...
Elmer Eugene "Gene" Major
Nov 14, 2016
Elmer Eugene “Gene” Major passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, November 14, 2016 at the age of 91. He was born October 21, 1925 in Knoxville. He was a member of Halls Primitive Baptist Church and Masonic Bright Hope Lodge #557 F.&A.M.. Gene was a graduate of Halls High School and a Halls Crossroads resident for many years....
Philip R. Crye
Nov 14, 2016
Philip R. Crye, of Knoxville, passed away November 14, 2016, five days before his 80th birthday, at Holston Health and Rehab Center. He was a member of Clapp’s Chapel United Methodist Church. He graduated from Central High School and attended the University of Tennessee, where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and the U.T. Marching Band. He...
Jean Hepler
Nov 14, 2016
Jean Hepler, age 72, passed away Monday, November 14, 2016. She was a life long active member of Atlantic Avenue Missionary Baptist Church, American Legion, VFW, DAV, and VVA and will be missed by many. She was a generous loving woman donating time and materials with handmade crochet and knit blankets, clothing, and stuffed animals to various charities and fundraiser...
Mattie Emmaline Cox
Nov 12, 2016
Mattie E. Cox went home to be with her Lord Saturday, November 12, 2016. She was a member of Inskip Baptist Church. She was in the Ruth Sunday School Class, Past President of West Adair Garden Club and a published writer of poetry. Mattie is preceded in death by her parents Carl and Josephine Merritt. Mattie is survived by her...
Shirley F. Smith
Nov 12, 2016
Shirley Faye Smith (Barr), age 75 of Knoxville passed away Saturday, November 12 at Physician's Regional Medical Center-Knoxville after a several years’ battle with dementia and Alzheimer's. She was born March 7, 1941 to Robert and Minnie Barr in the community of Lonsdale. She was a member of Oakwood United Methodist and a former member of Lonsdale United Methodist and...
Norma Paulette Warwick Gray
Nov 11, 2016
Norma Paulette Warwick Gray, age 74, of Andersonville, passed away November 11, 2016. She was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church. She was a loving and devoted mother. She is preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Macie Warwick; father and mother-in-law, Rev. Clyde and Geneva Gray; and son-in-law, Robert Irwin. She is survived by husband, Roy Gray;...
Glenn E. Lewis
Nov 11, 2016
Lewis, Glenn E. On November 11, 2016, Glenn went home to be with his Lord. He was a charter member of Fair Havens Baptist Church where he served as treasure for more than fifty years. Glenn was retired from Knox County, where most of his years were spent as a supervisor for the Highway Department. Glenn was a veteran of...
Joy Wright Dukes
Nov 9, 2016
Joy Wright (Meredith) Dukes, age 73, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016. She was a Christian mother, devoted to God and family. Her testimony was musical – at Straw Plains UMC she was the organist, pianist, and Choir director. She was a blessing to her family and friends and she will be deeply missed. Joy is preceded in death by...
William George Wilkison
Nov 7, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Shirley Diane Brown
Nov 4, 2016
A memorial service will be held at a later date at Piney Grove United Methodist Church, 6833 Pine Grove Road, Knoxville, TN 37914. Arrangements are under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Jack Wheeler
Nov 4, 2016
Jack Wheeler, age 73, beloved father and loving husband, went to be with our Lord and Savior on November 4, 2016. Jack was a proud veteran of the US Army, serving during the Korean Conflict. Preceded in death by son, Jack Wheeler Jr.; parents, Daniel and Lorena Wheeler; and brother, Daniel “Buddy” Wheeler. Jack is survived by wife, Penny Seivers...
Delanor Leona Speeks
Nov 3, 2016
Delanor (Ezell) Speeks, age 82, moved on to her heavenly home on Thursday, November 3, 2016. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to all. For almost five years she modeled faith, grace and strength through her many challenges of a stroke and breast cancer. She was an active member of Callahan Road...
Robert Eugene Rockwell
Nov 3, 2016
Robert Eugene Rockwell, age 57, of Knoxville, passed away tragically on November 3rd, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Ann Grindstaff and father, Albert E. Rockwell, Sr. He is survived by his siblings, Albert Rockwell Jr., Douglas Rockwell, Christine Gass, Joann Jackson, and Vicki Smartt; beloved nieces, nephews and many other loved family members and friends....
Darlow Dean "Woody" Lawson
Nov 3, 2016
Darlow Dean “Woody” Lawson, age 73, of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a deacon at Hilltop Baptist Church since September, 1984. Preceded in death by parents, Paris and Thelma Lawson; brother, Doug; sisters, Joann and Nola. Survived by wife of 52 years, Carolyn Johnson Lawson; sons, Todd Lawson,...
Daniel Leroy White
Oct 29, 2016
Daniel LeRoy White Sr., age 80, passed away October 29, 2016. He was a Deacon at Atlantic Avenue Missionary Baptist Church. Daniel was a loving husband and father. He told everyone he met “get ready for Sunday school.” Preceded in death by wife, Edith Jane White; son, Fred A. White; granddaughter, Mellissa Pack; 5 great-grandchildren and 7 siblings. Survived by...
Starr Hutchison
Oct 29, 2016
Starr Hutchison, age 54, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 29, 2016. She was a member of Smithwood Baptist Church since 2001. She worked at DeRoyal Industries for 17 years. Starr lived for her family, especially enjoying being “Mamaw” to Mason. Preceded in death by parents, Sewell and Gencie Upton. Survived by husband, William Allen Hutchison;...
Linda F. Graves
Oct 28, 2016
Linda F. Graves, age 69, of Knoxville passed away October 28, 2016. She was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church, Mynatt Drive. She was preceded in death by parents Arthur F. and Edith J. Payne and brother Tony Payne. Survivors include husband John Graves. Daughters Angela Strozyk and husband Steven and Christy Gibson and husband Mark, grandchildren Matt, Sara, and...
L. Elizabeth Capps
Oct 27, 2016
L. Elizabeth Capps, born September 24, 1919, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 27, 2016. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church, Woodrow Drive, and a retired bookkeeper with Knoxville Boys Club. Preceded in death by husband, Rubin Capps. Survived by stepchildren Larry and wife, Jeana Capps, Fred Capps, Mike Capps, and Martha Benfield; 6...
Geneva P. Dyer
Oct 26, 2016
Geneva Dyer, age 74, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord October 26, 2016. She was a member of Glen Oak Baptist Church and attended Dutch Valley Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by daughter Rhonda Leeper; son Dennis Joe Powell; parents Jimmy and Hester Phillips; several siblings. Survived by husband Lloyd Dyer; children David Powell Sr., Karen...
