Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Alfred Lynn Carter
Dec 15, 2015
Alfred Lynn Carter, age 88 passed away December 15, 2015 and is now in the loving arms of our Savior Jesus Christ. He is a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church in Corryton, TN and served as a Sunday School teacher for 50 years. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. Preceded in death by his...
Leona "Mums" Loy
Dec 15, 2015
Leona (Mums) Loy, age 87, passed away on December 15, 2015. She was a member of Alder Springs Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband of 62 years, Ralph Loy and infant daughter, Shirley Kay. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Charlene and Bobby Evans of Halls and Gail and Benny Henson of Maynardville; special nieces, Sonia and Izzy...
Lee Roy Jarvis
Dec 15, 2015
Lee Roy Jarvis “Him Gone” (as self-written by Lee Roy), born near New Tazewell, Tennessee on May 18, 1933 passed away the evening of December 15, 2015. Lee Roy Jarvis was the oldest son of James Leroy Jarvis and Zula Mae Large Jarvis and the oldest grandson of Cyrus and Elizabeth Large, New Tazewell. He was preceded in death by...
Elizabeth Allene Wood
Dec 14, 2015
Elizabeth Allene (Stanifer) Wood, age 79, was born March 6, 1936 and went home to be with the Lord on December 14, 2015. She was a member of Loveland Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim & Cleo Stanifer; brothers, Bobby, Charles & Roy Stanifer, of Knoxville and Gene Stanifer and wife Wally, of South Carolina;...
Alicia Henry Coates
Dec 13, 2015
Alicia Henry Coates, age 41, of Clarksville, formerly of Knoxville, passed away December 13, 2015. She was of the Baptist faith. Graduated Class of 1992 from Halls High School. She was a loving mother and Mimi. Preceded in death by father, Michael Henry; grandparents, Henry and Rita Collins; grandfather Walter Henry; aunt Sandra Williams; uncles Tony Glover, Ron, Doug, Freddie,...
Janice Elizabeth Douglass
Dec 13, 2015
Janice Elizabeth Wallace Douglass, age 90, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 13, 2015. Janice was born to George Wallace and Stella Parinco Wallace on September 8, 1925 in Winooski, Vermont. Janice, affectionately known as "Grandma", was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. She was preceded in death by husband Nathaniel C....
Essie Helton Blair-Mcdaniel
Dec 12, 2015
Essie Helton Blair-McDaniel passed away December 12, 2015. Essie was born in Claiborne County, TN ninety-three years ago, the first of seven children. She was the last surviving family member, preceded in death by her parents James Arnold and Nerva Jane Seals Helton, and brothers James, Lawrence, Estle, Glenn, and Bill, and sister Okie Jane Carver. She praised God for...
Robert Lynn "Bob" Trentham
Dec 11, 2015
Robert Lynn “Bob” Trentham, age 68, was called home to his Heavenly Father December 11, 2015. He was a member of Ball Camp Baptist Church. Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was preceded in death by daughter Tina Trentham, parents Hud and Margaret Trentham, and brother Reese Trentham. Survivors include devoted wife June Trentham, children...
George T. "J.T" Bryant
Dec 10, 2015
Rev. George T. “J.T.” Bryant, Sr., age 84, went to be with the Lord Thursday, December 10, 2015. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Preceded in death by parents, Dan and Anna Belle Bryant; 3 sisters; and 3 brothers. Survivors include loving wife of 64 years, Freda M. Bryant;...
Martha Evelyn Beeler
Dec 9, 2015
Martha Evelyn Roberts Beeler, age 83, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday December 9, 2015. Preceded in death by her parents Paul and Rose Roberts. She is survived by her son Michael and wife Brenda; granddaughter Renee and husband Chris Kennedy; great-grandson Elliott Michael Kennedy; sister Loretta Chapman and husband Jack of Nashville; nieces Jackie Brewer, Gina Hisey, Marty Moran...
Ruth Elizabeth Smith
Dec 9, 2015
Smith, Ruth Elizabeth age 81. She served her Lord, husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren with a loving heart her entire life. She passed away at her residence December 9, 2015. She was an active member of Northside Baptist Church for 62 years. Preceded in death by her husband Ed Smith; parents George and Beatrice Adams; brothers Carl Adams and Earl...
Bobbie Evelyn Lusby
Dec 9, 2015
Bobbie Bounds Lusby, age 85, of Knoxville passed away December 9, 2015. She was a member of Fountain City United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Hugh Lee Lusby; father, Wesley Adam Bounds, and mother Lillie McNutt Bounds; brothers, Beryl, Carl, Charles, Lloyd, and William Bounds; sisters, Gladys Clabough and Peggy Bounds....
Ann "Mamaw Honey" Owens
Dec 7, 2015
Ann “Mamaw Honey” Owens, age 72 of Knoxville passed away peacefully into her saviors arms while surrounded by her family December 7, 2015. She was a Mom to many and the doors of her home were always open. Known for her warm and vibrant spirit, she loved people and good conversation as much as she loved the beach and the...
Betty Moyers Zell
Dec 6, 2015
Betty Moyers Zell, age 89, passed away December 6, 2015. She was born July 3, 1926 in Claiborne County, Tennessee. Betty was of the Baptist faith. Betty was a seamstress for many years making majorette and cheer uniforms for Rule High School, the Baby Falcons, and various other schools. Preceded in death by her husband of 59 years Charles Zell;...
Jennifer Elaine Wright
Dec 5, 2015
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Thomas Scott Miller
Dec 5, 2015
Tommy Miller, age 58, of Halls, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015. He was of the Baptist faith. He never met a stranger and loved helping others face the battles he faced himself. Preceded in death by parents, Oma Glea Miller and Thomas Scott Miller, Sr.; and sister, Patsy Miller. Survived by children, son, Zach; daughters, Erin (Tyler) Hood, Kasey...
Joseph Tilman Hicks
Dec 5, 2015
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Donald Mark Lusk
Dec 3, 2015
Donald Mark Lusk, age 61, went to be with the Lord December 3, 2015. He was preceded in death by wife Jannine M. Lusk and parents Henry and Cora Lusk. Survivors include sons Joshua M. Lusk and wife Shana and Benjamin A. Lusk and wife Lisa, 6 grandchildren, sister Brenda Trapp, and fiancé Rebecca Harmon. The family will receive friends...
Ethel Johnson
Dec 3, 2015
Ethel Johnson, age 91 of Corryton, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Willow Ridge Health and Rehab. She was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church and was a worthy Grand Matron for Order of O.E.S. Corryton Chapter. Preceded in death by husband, Roy D. Johnson. Survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Len and Edna Johnson, Stephen and Terri Johnson,...
Gary Lee West
Dec 2, 2015
Gary Lee West, age 54, went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2015. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother and devoted friend. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Mary Lee West and brother, Randy West. Survivors include his wife Kay West, son Chris West and wife...
