Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
James Kenneth Williams
Apr 12, 2016
Beloved husband, father and grandfather, James Kenneth “Ken” Williams, of Halls, passed away on April 12, 2016, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born on January 27, 1944, in Sevierville to Dan Hobart and Dora Proffitt Williams. Ken graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and worked his entire career at the Department of Energy in Oak...
Pauline R. Anderson Loy Rolen
Apr 11, 2016
Pauline R. Anderson Loy Rolen, age 92, passed away peacefully April 11, 2016 at Summit View of Farragut. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church on Woodrow Avenue in Knoxville. She was preceded in death by husbands Lester Loy and Ed Rolen, son Michael Loy, parents Sherman and Zora Albright Anderson, and sister Christine Sharp. Survivors include son Elmer...
Clara "Sissy" Hundley
Apr 11, 2016
Clara Adcox Miller Hundley passed away April 11, 2016 at home. She leaves behind two daughters, April Miller and Melissa Wood and fiancé Brandon Muir, grandsons Caleb Wood and Camdon Muir, aunt Shirley Hamock, brothers Robert Adcox and wife Mildred, and Gene Adcox and wife Jamie, cousins Dorothy Collins and Stephany Dyer, special friend Bonnie Hackworth, as well as many...
Madison Floyd Carey
Apr 10, 2016
Dr. Madison Floyd Carey, age 80 of Powell, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 10, 2016. He was born in Goin, Claiborne County, TN on January 2, 1936. He graduated from Claiborne County High School in 1953 and the University of Tennessee School of Pharmacy in 1958. He was a managing partner of the Alta...
Stevie Edward Nicely
Apr 10, 2016
Stevie Edward Nicely, age 59, of Knoxville, passed away on Sunday, April 10th, 2016. He was a Member of Pennington Chapel Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by grandson, Hunter Richard. He is survived by wife of 42 years, Betty , daughters, Amanda Lovin, and son-in-law Wayne, Nicole (Shannon Richard) Nicely, and Alicia Nicely, grandchildren, Christian, Kaylyn, Xander, Lindsey,...
Edna B. Bradley
Apr 9, 2016
Edna B. Bradley, age 91, of Knoxville, went to her new Heavenly home on April 9, 2016. Preceded in death by husband, James “Jim” Bradley. Brother, James Dorton and granddaughter, Tiffany Bradley. Survivors: Sons, Jimmy (Connie) Bradley of Maryville and Aaron (Ellarece) Bradley of Knoxville. Grandchildren: Heather (Shawn) Clayborne, Hilary (Richie) Storie, Jessica (Michael) Phillips and Jennifer Bradley. Great-grandchildren: Ashton...
Lelia Beatrice Mcbee
Apr 9, 2016
Lelia Beatrice McBee, age 82, of Powell, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016. Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by husband, Horace McBee Jr.; son, Allen McBee; parents, Lawson & Emory Warwick; brothers, Edgar, Emory and Harvey Warwick and Edward Cooper; sister, Rena Voorkies. She is survived by sons Gary McBee and wife, Gail, and...
William F. "Bill" Sharp
Apr 8, 2016
William F. Sharp (Bill), 86, of Knoxville passed away Friday, April 8, 2016. He was a faithful, long-time member of Bookwalter United Methodist Church where he was a founding member of the Thursday Men’s Group. He was also a member of the Bookwalter Keenagers with whom he traveled the world. Bill enjoyed a long retirement from South Central Bell and...
Robert Earl Henson
Apr 8, 2016
Robert Earl Henson, age 77, of Knoxville, passed away April 8, 2016 at Beverly Park Place. He was of the Baptist faith. He retired from Efficient Electric with 40 years of service. Robert loved spending time with his many friends at the lake and loved to tell jokes. Waiting to be joyfully reunited are his parents, Mildred and Dude Henson;...
Joe Aaron Fortner
Apr 8, 2016
Joe Aaron Fortner, age 84, of Powell passed away April 8, 2016. He served in the US Navy for 4 years, was a faithful member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church and retired from Barclays Bank. Preceded in death by parents Millard and Lucy Fortner; sisters Mildred Fortner and Katherine High; brother Edward Fortner. Survived by wife Katherine Fortner; 2 daughters...
George Alfred James
Apr 7, 2016
George Alfred James, age 91, of Corryton, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016. Alfred was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and attended Clear Springs Baptist Church. He was an Army veteran of WWII as a member of Company B 172 Engineer Combat Battalion. He retired from KUB after 33 years of service, and was a 50 year member of...
Lorene Humphrey
Apr 7, 2016
Lorene Humphrey passed away April 7, 2016. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parent Mike and Ruby Elkins; husband Hobert Humphrey; sister Audrey Pike; brothers Lester Elkins, Lowell Elkins and Jim Elkins. She is survived by sons Jerry Humphrey and wife Brenda of Knoxville and David Humphrey and wife Sherry of Clinton; grandchildren Dustin...
Billy Eugene Graham
Apr 4, 2016
Billy E. Graham, Jr., age 58, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on April 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by grandmothers, Viola Williams and Vonedia Graham; and uncle Ulyes Williams. He is survived by his wife, Joy Graham; parents, Billy E. & Wilma Graham, Sr.; son, Eugene (Jennifer) Caldwell; daughters, Sheena (Charles) Graham, and Dwana Graham;...
William S. Bayne
Apr 4, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Frank Loveday
Apr 3, 2016
Frank Loveday, age 84, passed away Sunday April 3, 2016. Preceded in death by parents Tom and Edna Loveday and 2 brothers. Survived by wife of 62 years Faye Manis Loveday; sons Garry Loveday, Mike (Tammy) Loveday, David (Shirley) Loveday; grandsons Alex, Brent, and Brett Loveday, and Anthony (Jana) Smith; granddaughter Amy Loveday. Family and friends will meet 10:45am Wednesday...
Tommy Gene Phillips
Apr 3, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Willard Eugene Brooks
Apr 3, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Ina Faye Smith
Apr 3, 2016
Ina Faye Smith, age 75, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on April 3, 2016 after suffering from Alzheimer’s and a major stroke. She was a member of Norwood Baptist Church and long time former member of Glenwood Baptist Church. She retired from Lifeway Bookstore (formerly Baptist Bookstore) in 1998. Faye never met a stranger and she always...
Robert Earl Robinette
Apr 3, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Ateka L. Morton
Mar 29, 2016
Ateka L. Morris Morton, December 29, 1925 - March 29, 2016. Born in northern Alabama, Ateka’s unusual name came from a character in a book her mother was reading. She was the oldest of three pretty sisters. Her father was a forms carpenter and the family moved with construction projects. Ateka was a big sister, lived through the hardships of...
