Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Janice Gail Pinkston
Nov 29, 2015
Janice Pinkston (Nelson) of Knoxville, TN, went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2015. Janice retired from TVA after 20+ years of dedicated workmanship. She is preceded in death by her father Norman Nelson and grandson Jacob Cohoon. She is survived by her husband Heath Pinkston; mother Barbara Nelson; son Brad Pyle; daughters Shanna Justice and Kristy Dills;...
Sheila Darlene Watson Warren
Nov 28, 2015
Sheila Darlene Watson Warren, age 58, of Halls went to be with the Lord Saturday November 28 2015. She was of the Christian Faith. She dedicated her life to taking care of her family and loved ones and always had a positive impact on every life she touched. She enjoyed being “Nanny” to her four grandchildren who loved her dearly...
Wilma Jo Wilson
Nov 28, 2015
Wilma Jo Wilson, age 81, of Knoxville has been called back by the Lord on November 28, 2015. She was a long time member of Crossroads Presbyterian Church. She helped establish and run the Halls Welfare Ministries and was involved in many charitable outreach efforts. Preceded in death by her husband Wayne Wilson. Survived by two sons, Steve Wilson and...
Mark Anthony Cole
Nov 26, 2015
Mark Anthony Cole age 57 of Knoxville passed away peacefully Thursday evening November 26th after a long hard fought battle with cancer. Many knew Mark for his brilliant mechanical mind, but all will remember him most for his heart of gold. Preceded in death by his father Bobby J. Cole Sr. and bother Bobby Jack (Jacky) Cole Jr. Mark is...
John Robert "John Bob" Dahlstedt
Nov 25, 2015
John Robert “John Bob” Dahlstedt, age 63, of Knoxville passed away November 25, 2015. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Operator Engineers Local #917, and Kerbela Temple and motorcycle unit. He is survived by wife Teresa; mother, Katherine Dahlstedt; step-daughters, Jessica McPherson and Ashley Bailey; sister, Linda Smith; and many loving friends. A memorial service will be held...
Mary Helen Morgan Matthews
Nov 25, 2015
Mary Helen Morgan Matthews, age 66, of Powell, Tennessee passed away Wednesday November 25, 2015 at Murray Medical Center in Chatsworth, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband David Michael Matthews; parents Joe and Roxie Morgan; brother Ralph Donnie Morgan; sister Lynda Morgan Johnson. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law Christina and Gil Pratt of Washington D.C.; brothers Joe...
Judy “Kathy” Miller
Nov 25, 2015
Judy “Kathy” Miller, age 69, passed away November 25, 2015. She was of the Baptist faith. She loved sports, especially NASCAR. She loved her family. She graduated from Powell High School. Preceded in death by daughter Stacey Berry; parents Robbie and Odra Chambers. Survived by husband of 19 years Donald Wayne Miller; children Lisa Green, Donald Miller, Melissa Hill and...
Barbara Jean Norman
Nov 23, 2015
Barbara Jean Norman, age 56 went to be with the Lord November 23, 2015. Preceded in death by husband James Walton, parents James and Bessie Shepard, brother Rodney Shepard, sister Betsy Lois Lowery. Barbara is survived by Carrie Miller and husband George, Kenny Norman and wife Tasha, grandchildren Tanesha, Gracie, Issac, Bessie, Kody, Hannah and Savannah, great granddaughter Lily, siblings,...
Lillian Ann Hatcher
Nov 23, 2015
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Rhonda Grubb
Nov 22, 2015
Rhonda Grubb, of Knoxville moved to Heaven on November 22, 2015. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother. She is survived by step-father George Watson; daughter Missy Grubb; son Chuck Grubb; bro thers James Inman and David Cooper; sisters Dawn Maxon and Debbie Inman; grandchildren and great grandchildren. Family will receive friends from 1-2pm on Wednesday at Mynatt...
Jordan Austin "Iggy" Bright
Nov 22, 2015
Jordan Austin “Iggy” Bright, age 29, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2015. Member of Union Baptist Church. He was an avid outdoorsman, loved to fish and hunt, ride motorcycles, four wheeling, and motocross raced. He never met a stranger. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Walter and Zora Arms; paternal grandfather, James Bright. Survived by parents, Clayton and Glenda Bright;...
William Paul Stooksbury
Nov 21, 2015
William Paul Stooksbury, age 86, of Knoxville, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on November 21, 2015. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the US Navy and an active member of Buffat Heights Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Monroe Lewis Stooksbury and Maybelle Satterfield Stooksbury and wife of 53 years, Carolyn Broach...
Chad Everette "Chadberry" Newberry
Nov 21, 2015
Chad Everette “Chadberry” Newberry, age 44, passed away November 21, 2015. He was of the Baptist faith and Class of 1990 graduate of Farragut High School. Chad was a dear loving father, son, grampy and husband. Preceded in death by nanny and grandfather, Marion and Fred McPeak. Chad is survived by daughters, Lynsie (Dylan) Norman and Kneely (Dillon) Newberry; son,...
Mackle Lue Hutchison
Nov 20, 2015
Mackle Lue Hutchison, age 82, of Andersonville, passed away November 20, 2015 at North Knoxville Medical Center. She was a member of Byrams Fork Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father and mother, Carson and Gertie Hutchison; sisters, Beulah McGill and Marjie Lois Hutchison; brothers, Ralph George, Clifford, RL, Bratcher, Claude, Carl, and Glen. She is survived by brother, Kenneth...
Lela Bridges Robbins
Nov 20, 2015
Lela Bridges Robbins, of Corryton, passed away Friday, November 20, 2015, at North Knoxville Medical Center. She was a member of Graveston Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Henry Robbins; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Narvel Bridges; sister, Jane Sharp. Survived by sister, Evelyn and Frank Wormsley; nephew, Jay and Amy Wormsley; special great niece, Meredith Wormsley; special cousins, Martha...
Louise S. “Nanny” Kirby
Nov 19, 2015
Louise S. Kirby “Nanny”, age 80 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, November 19, 2015, at her home surrounded by her family. Louise was a member of Highland Baptist Church and regularly attended Valley View Baptist Church. Louise is preceded in death by her parents and three brothers. She...
Billy Eugene Huffaker
Nov 17, 2015
Billy Eugene Huffaker, passed away November 17, 2015. He was principal of Carter Elementary School for 24 years. Preceded in death by parents Lee and Ina Huffaker, daughter Lynda Cole, grandchildren Brandon Eugene Huffaker and Zoey Sophia Skinner. He is survived by loving wife of 60 years Velma Huffaker, daughter Cheryl Richter and husband Eric, son Stephen Huffaker and wife...
Ruth Brummitte
Nov 16, 2015
Ruth Brummitte, age 83, of Halls, went to be with the Lord November 16, 2015. She was a member of Unity Baptist church and volunteered at Tennova Hospice. Ruth was an avid gardener and loved flowers. She was preceded in death by husband Willie Brummitte and parents Lloyd and Mary Lee Baker. Survivors include brother Howard Baker and wife Wanda,...
Donoven Terrell Wright
Nov 16, 2015
Donoven Terrell Wright, age 13, of Knoxville, passed into the loving arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ on November 16, 2015. Member of the First Baptist Church of Powell. Survivors: father, Clarence Tommy Cameron. Brother, Deontea’ Wright. 1 grandfather, step-mother Tina Crawley and several aunts, uncles, cousins, step sisters and one step-brother. Funeral service 7pm Friday, Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain...
Patsy R. (Stanton) Bruner
Nov 16, 2015
Patsy R. (Stanton) Bruner, age 81, passed away Monday, November 16, 2015. She was a member of Milan Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Jack E. Bruner; parents, Otis P. and Ruby (Medlin) Stanton; brothers, Paul Stanton, Gene Stanton, and Ralph Stanton. Survived by sons, David Bruner and Marty Bruner; granddaughters, Tanya Bruner, Stephanie Bruner, and Audrey Bruner; sisters...
