Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Carol Jean Yow Stratton
Jun 8, 2016
Carol Yow Heitkamp Stratton, age 73, of Powell, TN, formerly of Greensboro and Reidsville, NC, passed away June 8, 2016. She was of the Baptist Faith. Carol graduated from Alamance High School and Guilford College and retired from Dillard Paper Company. She was preceded in death by parents Cletus William, Sr. and Epsie Myrtle Yow, sister Betty Yow Reynolds, first...
Stacey Dean Sandefur
Jun 7, 2016
Stacey D. Sandefur, age 47, passed away June 7, 2016. She was a jolly person with a huge heart. She gave herself and her time to anyone who needed her. She was a loyal and kind friend who never had a bad word to say about anyone. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. Preceded in death by...
Rowena Moyers
Jun 6, 2016
Rowena “Rennie” Moyers 76, of Halls Crossroads went to be with Jesus June 6, 2016. Preceded in death by husband Blane Moyers. Survived by son, Marvin Moyers; daughter Mickie Waller; daughter-in-law Ann Moyers; grandchildren Steven Moyers, Tyler, Taylor, and Lydia Waller; 2 great-grandchildren Emily and Witton Moyers; sisters, Norma Jean Floyd, Glenda Hill, and Mary Henderson; brothers, Kyle and Ronnie...
Roy William Ellison
Jun 5, 2016
Roy William Ellison, age 100, of Knoxville, passed away June 5, 2016. He was born February 5, 1916, in Union County, Tennessee and was of the Primitive Baptist Faith. Preceded in death by wife, Margie Ellison; parents, Bert and Minta Ellison; and brothers, Johnnie and Theodore Ellison. Survived by daughter, Lavetta (Stuart) Hanlein; son, Leon (Carol) Ellison; grandchildren, Candy (Tim)...
Donald Wayne Young
Jun 5, 2016
Donald Wayne Young, unwavering servant of the Lord, went with Jesus to his heavenly home on June 5, 2016. He retired from Martin Marietta and was a member of Dutch Valley Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents Rufus and Mary Young; 3 sisters and 1 brother. Survived by wife and best friend of 19 years, Betty Young; children Jason...
Edna Ellis Holbert
Jun 5, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Karen Renea (Sharpe) Craig
Jun 5, 2016
Karen Renea (Sharpe) Craig, age 47, passed away rejoicing (Philippians 4:4) on June 5, 2016. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Powell where she served as a Life Group leader for 8 years and was an original board member of First Baptist Academy. She was a devoted wife and mother, and loved ministering to others. Preceded in...
Donnie Ray Conner
Jun 4, 2016
Donnie Ray Conner, age 61, went to be with the Lord June 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by parents Edward and Jewell Conner. Survivors include son Scotty Long and wife Mary, grandchildren Larissa and Isaac Long, one sister, and four brothers. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Tuesday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel with funeral...
Marie Davis Lay
Jun 3, 2016
Marie Davis Lay, age 96, of Corryton, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, June 3rd, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born and raised in the Blackfox Community in Union County, Tennessee and was a lifelong member of Fairview Baptist Church. Mrs. Lay was preceded in death by husband, Woodrow Lay, infant son, Kenneth Lay,...
Fred Austin Weaver
Jun 3, 2016
Fred Austin Weaver, Sr. of Halls passed away at the age of 93. When he was a teenager, he joined the CCC and served in the Great Smokey Mountains and in Oregon. Fred was a Vol fan and attended many of the games. He was also an avid golfer and played everyday until his health problems prevented him from playing....
Ronald H. Wallace
Jun 3, 2016
Ronald H. Wallace Sr., age 68, passed away June 3, 2016. He was raised in Fountain City and a graduate of Central High School. Ron was a retired boilermaker belonging to Local 453. He was of Baptist faith and continued to serve the Lord belonging to Burlington Masonic Lodge #763. Ron had an amazing loving soul and was a wonderful...
Donald G. Webb
Jun 2, 2016
Donald G. Webb, age 83, went home to be with Jesus on June 2, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer. He loved the Lord and was a member of Highland View Baptist Church. He retired from CCA after 42 years. He was a friend to many and never met a stranger. Preceded in death by parents, Noah and Lorinda...
Kathleen Graham
Jun 2, 2016
Kathleen Graham, age 78, of Powell, went to be with Jesus and her mother on Thursday, June 2nd, 2016. She was a lifelong member of Bells Campground Baptist Church and retired after more than 40 years of service from Dan Cooper, CPA. She is preceded in death by parents, Billy and Vonedia Graham, and nephew, Junior Graham. She is survived...
Dean Anthony Koss
Jun 2, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Janice Deanna Raley
Jun 1, 2016
Janice Raley, age 65, born January 8, 1951 passed away suddenly June 1, 2016. Preceded in death by parents Marie and Ralph Lee; brother, Eddie Lee; father of children Tony McKelvey Sr.; stepson Tony McKelvey Jr. She left behind children Christy O’Neal, Josh McKelvey, and Carrie (Michael) Ryan; brothers Roger, Mike, and Danny Lee; sister Robin Russell; grandchildren Halley and...
Donald Ray Brewton
May 31, 2016
Donald Ray Brewton, 78 years old of Knoxville TN, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday 5/31/2016. Born 12/10/1937. Served in US Navy and Marine Reserves. Retired from Norfolk Southern Railway and was a member of North Knoxville Baptist Church. Preceded in death by infant son, Daniel Ray Brewton, parents Roy and Marie Brewton; and sister, Judy Ward. Donald...
Dardenella Irene (Dickens) Lester
May 31, 2016
Dardenella Irene (Dickens) Lester, born April 9, 1938 in West Virginia, and passed away May 31, 2016 in Knoxville, Tennessee. She is preceded in death by her parents, Verne and Lula (Honaker) Dickens; sister, Ruth; brothers, Gene, Paul, and Linden, son, Vernon. She is survived by daughters, Drema Lowe and husband Joe, of Sharp’s Chapel, Tennessee, Debra Valoven and husband...
Evelyn Martha Fielden Carden
May 29, 2016
Evelyn Martha Fielden Carden, age 89, of Clinton, passed away May 29, 2016. She was a member of South Clinton Baptist Church and owner of Woodhaven Mobile Home Park in Clinton. She enjoyed working in the office and mostly spending time and holidays with her family. Preceded in death by husband Billy B. Carden; parents Bill (Lily) Fielden and Julia...
Rockey B. Longmire
May 28, 2016
Rockey Longmire, age 66, of Bulls Gap, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016. He worked for many years at his family’s restaurant, the Blue Circle, was a graduate of Central High School, was a lifelong member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, and a Vol for Life. Mr. Longmire was a United States Marine Corp. Veteran, serving one tour...
Janice Louise Landry
May 28, 2016
Janice Louise Landry, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away on May 28, 2016 after a long battle with illness. Born in Oneida, Tennessee on July 23, 1941 she moved to Adrian, Michigan before getting married and lived in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a human resource director at Wilson Engineering for 36 years where she never had...
