Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Diane Leigh Frazier
Jun 28, 2015
Diane Leigh Frazier passed away June 28, 2015. She was a class of 1985 graduate of Central High School. She was preceded in death by father, Douglas Frazier. Survivors include mother, Betty Frazier, sisters Beth Stephenson and husband Bryan and Amy Hall, niece Mandi Hall and nephew Kyler Hall. Memorial service will be 7pm Monday, July 6 at Ridgedale Baptist...
Roy Charles Cassady
Jun 27, 2015
Roy Charles Cassady, age 87, of Knoxville passed away Saturday June 27, 2015 at Tennova Residential Hospice. He was a member of Saint Andrews United Methodist Church and Navy Veteran of World War II. Preceded in death by father Luther Cassady; mother Nola Johnson Cassady Davis; and brother Glen Cassady. Survived by wife of 61 years Jean Cassady; son Sam...
Andree Chevrier Simmons
Jun 27, 2015
Andree Chevrier Simmons, age 88, of Washburn, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior, peacefully with her family by her side at North Knox Medical Center on June 27, 2015 at 1:25 pm. She was born in Pont St. Pierre, France on June 23, 1927. She came to America when she was 18 years old to marry her...
William David Marcum
Jun 26, 2015
William David Marcum, age 83, of Heiskell, TN went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, June 26, 2015. He was a member of Fairview Freewill Baptist Church where he was a Sunday School teacher, Deacon, and a faithful member for many years.He is preceded in death by parents Samuel and Bessie Marcum; sister Margaret; brother Ronnie....
Connie Marcine Captain
Jun 23, 2015
Connie Marcine Captain, age 55, passed away June 23, 2015. Member of Shannondale Baptist Church. She loved animals and worked at Sam & Andy’s Restaurant for the past 10 years. Preceded in death by mother, Lucille Captain. Survivors: father, George Captain. Brothers: Chris, John, Steve and Randy Captain. Sister, Brenda & husband Ron Lane. Special friend, Charlie Hawkins. Memorial service...
Karter Wyatt Headrick
Jun 22, 2015
Karter Wyatt Headrick, Son of Kyler and Stephanie Headrick, passed away on June 22, 2015. He will be sadly missed by his brother Kamden Skyler Headrick, grandparents, and a Host of family and friends. The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 pm Thursday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel with funeral service to follow. Family and friends will meet...
Patricia Ann (Patsy) Gaddis
Jun 22, 2015
Patricia Ann Gaddis (Patsy), age 74, passed away June 22, 2015. She resided in Greeneville, Tennessee for 40 years. She is survived by her brothers, Jimmy and Robert, and other immediate family. Family and friends will meet 2:15 pm Wednesday at Bells Campground Cemetery for a 2:30pm graveside service with Rev. Charlie Hatmaker officiating.
Elmer "Big E" Clark
Jun 20, 2015
Elmer “Big E” Clyde Clark, Sr., of Heiskell, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, June 20, 2015. He was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and a graduate of Halls High School, Class of 1959. He worked at Standard Knitting Mill, Dempster Brothers, and Knoxville Porcelain Products. He was preceded in death by parents Dail and Chloie...
Walter Harvey "Hoot" Gibson
Jun 20, 2015
Walter Harvey “Hoot” Gibson, age 88, went home to be with the Lord on June 20, 2015 from Tennova Hospice in Halls. He was born and raised in Mt. Vernon, Il but was a long time resident of Powell, TN. He was a veteran of the US Navy and retired from ORNL. He was also a loving father and grandfather....
Carol Josephine Staton
Jun 19, 2015
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Joann Edwards
Jun 19, 2015
JoAnn Edwards, age 73, of Knoxville, passed away June 19, 2015. Member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and sister. Preceded in death by mother, Hazel Heins. Survived by son, Randy Edwards; daughter, Mitzi Edwards; 8 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 2 sisters and a brother. Family will receive friends 6-8PM Wednesday at Mynatt...
Mary Christine Murphy
Jun 17, 2015
Mary Christine Murphy, she went home today, June 17, 2015. Her desire was to Stroll Over Heaven one day and be there for a glorious reunion of loved ones and friends that have gone before her. This matriarch of our family had so much love to give and share. There was always food on the stove whenever you went to...
Kimberly Dawn Grissom
Jun 17, 2015
Kimberly Ryder Grissom passed away June 17, 2015 at her home. She was preceded in death by her father Allen Ray Ryder. Survivors include Son Tyler Washam, daughter Erica Eldridge, fiancé Dustin Park Washam, mother Teresa Shope, step-father Junior Hatmaker, sister Lori Hensley, brothers Jason Ryder, Jeff Hatmaker, and Greg Hatmaker, and special friends Tom George and Melissa Washam. The...
John "Jake" Rutherford
Jun 17, 2015
John “Jake” Rutherford went to his Heavenly Home Wednesday, June 17, 2015, with his loving wife of 33 years, Margaret by his side. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Methodist Church and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Preceded in death by first wife, Estelle Rutherford; parents, Roxie and Ernest Rutherford; brother, Ernie Rutherford. Survived...
Katherine Swan Rutherford
Jun 16, 2015
Katherine Swan Rutherford, age 82, passed away June 16, 2015. She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church of Knoxville. She was a loving mother and wife. She was preceded in death by parents George and Alma Swan. Survivors include loving husband of 65 years Lewis Rutherford, sons Paul Rutherford and wife Brenda, and David Rutherford and wife Mary,...
William Gary Ingram
Jun 16, 2015
William “Gary” Ingram, Jr., age 38, passed away June 16, 2015. He was a member of Trinity Chapel and an avid camper and hiker. Preceded in death by grandparents, Bill and Evelyn Mullins, Betty Ingram; uncle, James Pittman. Survived by children, Katie Ingram, Hunter Ingram, Madison Ingram, Kelie Ingram, and Michael Kropff; fiancé, Nicole Kropff; parents, Edgar and Judy Pittman;...
Wanda Longmire Atkins
Jun 14, 2015
Wanda Longmire Atkins, age 94, of Knoxville passed away June 6, 2015. She was of the Baptist faith. She retired from Alcoa after 31 years of service to her and her husband’s farm. She is preceded in death by her husband of 34 years Tolbert Atkins; parents Marvel Emerson and Matilda Turner Longmire; sisters Blanche Rudder and Ava Longmire; brother...
Lucille Rutherford
Jun 13, 2015
Lucille Rutherford, age 44, went home to be with the Lord on June 13, 2015. Member of Indian Gap Baptist Church. She enjoyed singing and playing the piano. Preceded in death by daughter, Erin. Survived by daughter, Emily; parents, Kyle and Edna Rutherford; sisters, Tammy (Tim) Ogle, Debbie (Mike) Butturini; brother, Jeff Rutherford, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service...
Lillian Welch Hutchison
Jun 13, 2015
Lillian Welch Hutchison, age 88, of Knoxville, passed away June 13, 2015. She was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by parents Leland and Elizabeth Welch; brothers Leland, Dan and William Welch; son-in-law Earl Beeler. She is survived by daughters Linda Beeler and Susan Beeler and husband Arlie; son Michael Beeler; grandchildren Michelle, Angela and Jennifer; 5...
