Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
William Rex Laymon
Aug 23, 2015
William "Rex" Laymon, age 22, of Corryton, passed away unexpectedly in the morning hours of August 23, 2015. Rex was born December 7, 1992 in Knoxville to Joni Pursiful Laymon and Dannie Laymon. He spent all of his short life in East Tennessee, and as much time as possible outdoors. He loved to hunt, fish, kayak and sit by a...
James Herbert (J.H.) Mills
Aug 21, 2015
James Herbert (J.H.) Mills of Knoxville, departed this life August 21, 2015 at Lifecare Center of Morristown after a brief illness. He was born January 8, 1935 in Knoxville, TN where he lived the majority of his life. He professed faith at an early age and was of the Baptist faith. J.H. was a community minded individual with a love...
Joe Howard Mclemore
Aug 21, 2015
Joe Howard McLemore age 75 of Knoxville, passed away on August 21st, 2015. Preceded in death by parents Lee and Annie McLemore, one sister and six brothers. Survived by one sister. Graveside service will be on Wednesday August 26th, 2015 at 2pm at Thorngrove Cemetery. Rev. James Duncan officiating. www.mynattfh.com
Darrell C. Beeler
Aug 21, 2015
Darrell C. Beeler, Sr., age 79, of Rutledge, TN, went home to be with the Lord August 21, 2015. He was of the Baptist Faith and had retired from the Knoxville News Sentinel after 45 years as Foreman Supervisor Machinist. He was preceded in death by parents Lillard and Ruth Beeler, and brothers L.R. and Lonnie Beeler. Survivors include loving...
Eric Dewayne Heath
Aug 21, 2015
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Gene Lester Monday
Aug 20, 2015
Gene Lester Monday, age 81, of Knoxville, died August 20, 2015 at home. He was a member of Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church, retired from Charles Wheeler Construction, and was owner/operator of Gene’s Crafts since 1981. He was preceded in death by father Carl L. Monday and brother Arnold L. Monday. Survivors included wife of 61 years Ethel Hendrix Monday,...
Betty Lou Beene Warren
Aug 20, 2015
Betty Lou Beene Warren, age 83, of Halls Crossroads, Tn. Went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Wednesday August 20, 2015. At Tuomey Medical Center, Sumter, SC. She is preceded in death by her loving husband John T. Warren and her sister Kitty Ward. She is survived by her brother Walter Carr Beene, Fayetteville, WV, sons and...
Virginia Lee Smith
Aug 20, 2015
Virginia Lee Smith, age 84, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2015. Preceded in death by father and mother, Lee and Clara Smith; brother, Ray Smith; sisters, Nancy Nix, Bessie Smith, and Trula Smith; and nephew, Daryl Smith. Survived by brothers, James (Barbara) Smith, Kim (Ella) Smith; and sister, Lottie Johnson. Special thanks to NHC Knoxville for the excellent care...
Bobby Gene Norman
Aug 18, 2015
Bobby Gene Norman “Bob” age 82 of Powell, TN, passed away Tuesday August 18th, 2015 from Alzheimer’s disease. He was a member of Mount Herman United Methodist Church and retired from Robertshaw Controls, with over 40 years of service. He graduated from Powell High School and was a veteran in the United States Army. He was a loving husband, father,...
Shirley Reba Mccoy
Aug 18, 2015
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Francis (F.R) Roach
Aug 18, 2015
Roach, Francis (F.R.), age 73, passed into his Savior’s arms Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 3:40 am. He was the owner of Roach Electric Co., a retired school bus driver, and retired from Lockheed Martin. Member of Norwood Methodist Church, Masonic Burlington Lodge #763, and United States Army veteran. Preceded in death by parents, Grover (Bill) and Faye Roach. Survived...
Larry Graham
Aug 17, 2015
Larry Graham, age 78 of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2015 at UT Medical Center. Born March 30, 1937 in Knoxville and attended both Farragut and Karns High Schools, he went on to teach in the Knox County School system for 40 years, spending 27 years teach physical education at Gibbs Elementary School. He also spent a large...
Christopher Johnson Miller
Aug 17, 2015
Christopher Johnson Miller, born November 15, 1991, left us way too early on Monday August 17, 2015. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father Michael Wayne Miller. He left behind his mother Rhonda Wyrick and her partner, also a mother to him, Carol Tipton, brother Justin Miller, sister Sarah Davis and...
Dennis Harold Waddell
Aug 17, 2015
Dennis H. Waddell, age 60, passed away August 17, 2015. He was a member of Dante Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents Edward and Mildred Waddell, and brother Lennis Waddell. Survived by wife Dinah Waddell; daughter Tina Millsaps and husband Kevin; grandson Roland Millsaps; sister Sandra Williams and husband Carson; brother Doug Waddell and wife Debbie; several nieces and...
Edna Mae Goin
Aug 16, 2015
Edna Mae “Mamaw” Goin went to be with the Lord August 16, 2015. She was a longtime faithful member of Temple Baptist Church of Fountain City. Preceded in death by husband Kirby Gene Goin. Edna is survived by children Ray Goin and wife Claudia, Arden Goin, Sandra Haworth and husband John, Ronald Goin and wife Cindy, and Linda Lawson and...
Loyce "Loy" Smith Thress
Aug 16, 2015
Loyce “Loy” Smith Thress, age 87, passed away peacefully at home. She was a member of Lincoln Park Baptist Church and was President of the first graduating class of UT School of Nursing in 1957. She worked as a dedicated registered nurse who spent most of her life loving and caring for the sick and elderly. Loy was a beautiful...
James Thomas Swaggerty
Aug 16, 2015
James Thomas Swaggerty, Jr. celebrated his joyous arrival in heaven Sunday morning, August 16, 2015. “Junior,” as he was known to family, and “Jim,” as he was known to friends was born July 6, 1926 in Knoxville, TN. The son of James and Obra Bell Swaggerty, he was the last surviving sibling. His brother, Francis Swaggerty and three sisters, Ruby...
Bobby A. Russell
Aug 15, 2015
Bobby A. Russell age 75 went to be with the Lord Saturday August 15, 2015 He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by Infant Daughter Betsy Russell, Parents and two Brothers. Survivors include Wife Shirley Russell, Daughters and Son in laws Colleen and Terry McFarland and Kathy and Mark Young, Grandchildren Julie Higdon, Jennifer Douglas, Brandy McFarland and...
Shirley Ann Mccoy Warfield
Aug 14, 2015
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Clara "Edna" Welch
Aug 13, 2015
Clara “Edna” Welch, age 81, passed away August 13, 2015. She was a devout Christian and of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by husband, Rev. Albert Welch; daughter, Teresa Gail Welch; parents, Charles and Lura Coker; brothers, Rev. Clyde Coker, Bob Coker, Chuck Coker, and Omar Coker; sisters, Margie Lamar, Lucy Stanley, Goldie Vandergriff, and Bonnie Long. Survived by...
