Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Walter Ray Staley
Jul 31, 2015
Walter Ray Staley, age 56 of Luttrell, passed away Friday July 31, 2015 suddenly of a massive heart attack. Ray was preceded in death by his parents Rufus Walter Staley and Lillis Ann Staley. Survivors include his sons Jason and Aaron; daughter-in-law Tanesia; grandsons Bryce, Brandon, Alden, and Connor; brother and sister-in-law Mark and Diane Staley; brother Johnny Staley; sister...
Minnie Lee Henson
Jul 30, 2015
Minnie Lee Henson, age 91, passed away July 30, 2015. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church of Halls. Minnie was a selfless and caring woman who loved her family, cherished her friends, and above all else served the Lord. She was preceded in death by husband Manley C. Henson, Jr.; brothers Bill Perry, Roy Perry, Raymond Perry; sister...
Lillian Lucille Baker
Jul 28, 2015
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Amy Elizabeth Whaley
Jul 28, 2015
Amy Elizabeth Whaley age 25, passed away July 28, 2015 at Fort Sanders Medical Center. While her life was short, she took every opportunity to live. She enjoyed traveling, being with family, her pets, and exploring East Tennessee. She was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her grandfather Garey McCarty and her great grandparents. She is...
Joseph Scott Strunk
Jul 27, 2015
Joseph Scott “Joe” Strunk age 62 of Fountain City, passed away July 27, 2015. Member of First Baptist Church of Fountain City. He was a Glazier for 36 years in Knoxville. Preceded in death by parents, Norma Jean and Carl Strunk, sister, Donna Jean Strunk, mother and father-in-law, Fannie and Harold Thompson, brothers-in-law, Bob Daniel, Bernard Cross and Gary Chitwood....
Kevin Lee Porter
Jul 22, 2015
In loving memory of Kevin (Lee) Porter, who went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father Robert Porter and Aunt Virginia Boruff. He is survived by mother Shirley Kurz; wife Angel Porter; children Justin Porter, Shawn Porter, Savannah Russell, and Steven Russell; grandchildren Kayla Porter and Landon Porter; sister Debra...
Genevieve "Jenny" Rector Massey
Jul 20, 2015
Genevieve “Jenny” Rector Massey, age 76, passed away Monday, July 20, 2015. She was a member of Dante Church of God. Preceded in death by parents John C. and Ethel Rector and husband Earl Massey. Survived by son John Massey and wife Angie; grandchildren Ross Massey and Stephanie Newcomb; great-grandchildren, Isaiah, Kaitlynn, and Izabella; brothers, Jay Rector and wife Barbara,...
Ricky Lynn Akin
Jul 19, 2015
Ricky Lynn Akin, age 55, passed away July 19, 2015. He served 15 years in the Army. Preceded in death by father Leroy Akin; grandparents Zora Yoder Rollins, Walter Lee Yoder, Ida Mae Akin and Raymond Akin; grandfather Clarence Rollins. Survived by mother Nancy Sue Yoder Akin Gambrel and step-father Don Gambrel; wife Carol Akin; stepchildren Joshua and Erica Ryan,...
Helen Louise Holder
Jul 19, 2015
Helen Louise (Chessher) Holder, age 88, passed away July 19, 2015 at 5:28am at home after a lingering illness. Helen was a longtime member of West Lonsdale Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents Myrtle and Walter Chessher; sisters Muriel, Odell, and Lou; brother Claude Chessher. Survived by loving husband of 70 years Ralph Holder. Helen was Ralph’s best friend...
Lois Ann Jenkins Massengill
Jul 18, 2015
Lois Ann Massengill of Knoxville came to be with the Lord on July 18th, 2015 at UT Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones. Lois was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend. Lois was a member of Dutch Valley Church. She is preceded in death by her parents Cecil and Bessie Burdine; husbands David Herbert Jenkins...
Adrian E. Potter
Jul 16, 2015
Adrian E. Potter passed away July 16, 2015. He worked 40 years at Owens-Illinois in Toledo, Ohio. He received his Bachelors and Masters degree from The University of Toledo. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and attended Salem Baptist Church in Halls. Preceded in death by parents Emory and Ada Potter. Survived by wife Louise Potter;...
Wilma Jean Pique
Jul 15, 2015
Wilma Jean Pique, age 74 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on July 15, 2015. She was a member of Dante Church of God for more than 30 years. Preceded in death by parents Paul and Florine Branch; brother Ronald “Bud” Branch; sister Jewel Hampton. Survived by husband David Pique; children Deidre and Jackie Wrinkle, Ronnie and Yvette...
Dan Wesley Williams
Jul 14, 2015
Dan Wesley Williams, age 61 of Knoxville, passed away July 14, 2015 at his home from a long term illness. He was a loving father and pappy and an avid outdoorsman. Preceded in death by parents Ray and Francis Williams of Heiskell. Survived by children David and Tiffany Russell, Paul and Julie Williams, Charlotte and John Turnage; grandchildren Kaitlynn and...
Shannon Amick Hancock
Jul 14, 2015
Shannon Amick Hancock passed away on July 14, 2015. She was 44 years old. Born to the late Randy and Susan Amick, Shannon grew up in Lexington, SC. After graduating from Lexington High School, she received degrees from Clemson University and University of Tennessee. Shannon taught at Halls Elementary School and River’s Edge Christian Academy. She was a member of...
Gregory Steven Trentham
Jul 12, 2015
Gregory Steven Trentham, age 54, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 12, 2015. He was a Christian and member of New Beginnings Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father Ted Trentham; grandparents Harold and Eloise Sumter and William and Laura Trentham. Survived by wife Tracy Trentham; daughter Courtney McCrary; grandchildren Cruz, Logan and Bella; mother Kathleen (Sumter) Trentham;...
Stella Joan Bean
Jul 12, 2015
Stella “Joan” Dinkins Bean, age 76, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Sunday morning July 12, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Sevier County, TN on February 13, 1939. She and her husband Robert celebrated 55 years of marriage and owned and operated Select Equipment, Inc. She was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church. She enjoyed watching...
Mary Hazel Baker
Jul 10, 2015
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Jimmy Wayne Miller
Jul 10, 2015
Jimmy Wayne Miller, Sr., age 70 of Powell, passed away July 10, 2015 at Ft. Sanders Hospital. He served in The United States Air National Guard and retired from Knoxville Utilities Board. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Powell, he enjoyed volunteering at the Baptist Center in Western Heights and was the owner of Steam Boat Deli...
Arthur Wesley Helton
Jul 9, 2015
Rev. Wesley Helton Sr. was discharged from the service of the Lord on Thursday July 9, 2015. He faithfully served his Commander in Chief for some 60 years, pastoring several different churches in East Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Nell Helton; one sister Faye Williamson and wife Tena Helton. He is survived by son...
