Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Hazel West Anderson
Mar 29, 2016
Hazel West Anderson, born April 30, 1925, passed away March 29, 2016, at age 90. She was a member of Texas Valley Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Rev. James W. Anderson; grandsons, Tony Henegar and James Sluss; parents, William and Doshia West; brother, Lawrence (Marie) West; brother-in-law, Arthur Ellis. Survived by daughters, Jane (Delmar) Henegar and Donna (Danny)...
Cynthia (Cindy) V. Elder
Mar 28, 2016
Cynthia (Cindy) V. Elder, born July 25, age 57, went to be with the Lord Monday, March 28, 2016. She was a member of Lighthouse Christian Church and a graduate of the University of Tennessee. She was a 40 year kidney survivor, spending most of her time volunteering for the Kidney Foundation and also the Fish House. She loved her...
Aja Malich Metzger
Mar 27, 2016
Aja Malich Metzger, age 14, passed away March 27, 2016. She was born December 13, 2001. Aja was a sweet natured young lady who loved going to church and spending time with her family. She attended Medlin Middle School in Roanoke, Texas. Aja was preceded in death by her mother Loueva Ann Metzger. Survivors include aunt Melissa Holbert, sisters Rena...
Trula Lorene Ingram
Mar 25, 2016
Trula Lorene Ingram, age 75, departed this life on March 25, 2016 "Good Friday Morning" at 5:21am (5+2+1=8 Days of New Beginnings). She is now in the presence of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ and a host of Heavenly Angels and loved ones who have gone on before. Thank God for his mercy and amazing grace. There is a...
Isaac "Blaine" Cupp
Mar 24, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Virginia Ruth Watson
Mar 24, 2016
Virginia Ruth Watson, age 86, of Knoxville, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 24th, 2016. She was preceded in death by parents, Jerry and Roxie Henderson, 7 brothers and 6 sisters. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Debbie and Gerald Blevins, grandchildren, Brandon Shelby, and wife Tiffany, and Mandy Shelby, 3 great-grandchildren, devoted...
Irma L. Marsh
Mar 23, 2016
Irma L. Marsh, age 81, of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday March 22nd, 2016. She was a member of New Fellowship Baptist Church and retired from Silver Manufacturing. She is preceded in death by husband, Phil Marsh, parents, Nelson and Maybell Breeden, siblings, Edith Melton, Trula Lamb, and Elmer Breeden, son, David McCarley, and daughter, Pamela Jo McCarley. Irma is...
Tina Day Gibson
Mar 22, 2016
Tina Day Gibson, of Knoxville, born February 9th 1962 to Robert Otis and Hope Gibson Sr., passed away March 22, 2016. Tina was proceeded in death by father Robert Otis Gibson Sr., brother Robert Otis Gibson Jr. and sister Trenny Lynn Gibson. She is survived by two daughters, Dominique Haskett of Knoxville and Angelique Gibson of Texas. Brother Miracle Gibson,...
Charles Linden Byrd
Mar 22, 2016
Charles Linden Byrd, age 88, of Maynardville went home to be with the Lord March 22, 2016. He was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church and a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He worked as a baker at Swan Bakery with over 20 years of service and was also a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was preceded in...
Pauline Jackson
Mar 22, 2016
Pauline “Polly” Jackson, age 86 of Knoxville passed away March 22, 2016. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by parents L.B. and Ora Bell Mynatt. Survived by husband John L. Jackson; daughter Lou Ella Perry; son Lynn Cutshaw; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; sister’s Thelma Gardner and Velma Grey. Friends and family will meet 10:45am Thursday at Greenwood...
Cassie Ann Daniels
Mar 22, 2016
Cassie Ann Daniels, 35, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on March 22, 2016. She was a wonderful, loving, caring lady and the best mom in the world. She was so beautiful and was always smiling. She was loved by a lot of people and touched a lot of hearts. She will truly be missed. We love you...
Grace Evelyn Nolen
Mar 21, 2016
Grace Evelyn Trotter Nolen, born in Knoxville on August 26, 1923 to Alexander and Maude Trotter, departed this life for her eternal home in glory March 21, 2016. Evelyn was a devoted wife to William (Bill) Felix Nolen, Jr for 30 years until his death in 1980, and mother to three children. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
David Allan Petersen
Mar 21, 2016
David Allan Petersen, age 77, of Knoxville, passed away March 21, 2016, with complications from cancer. Born in Chicago, attended Decatur High School in Decatur, Illinois and Milliken University. He worked in the trucking industry for over 55 years in sales and marketing, most recently for his friends at Fraley and Schilling. David served his country in the Army. He...
Hoyt Gene Bell
Mar 21, 2016
Hoyt Gene Bell, age 78, passed away March 21, 2016. He practiced law for 53 years, and was chairman of the Knox County Election Commission from 1979 to 1991. He was graduate of the Tennessee School for the Blind in Donelson, TN, where he wrote articles for the Tennesseans. He is graduate of the University of Tennessee and the University...
Geraldine "Gerri" Richardson
Mar 20, 2016
Geraldine “Gerri” Richardson, 76, of Indianapolis (Hendricks Co.) IN, passed away peacefully on the 20th of March after a long hard fought battle with cancer. She was born September 15, 1939 to the late Henry Columbus and Belle (Dunaway) Brewer in Harlan County, KY. She married Ronald E. Richardson on September 3, 1976, who survives. Gerri lived in Cincinnati, OH...
James Edward Miller
Mar 20, 2016
James Edward Miller, age 78, went to meet his Heavenly Father on March 20, 2016. He was a member of Riverdale Baptist Church and an employee of K.U.B. for 35 years. Jim also raised cattle about 20 years. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Kennedy & Edith Elizabeth (Mays) Miller. Survivors include wife of 60 years, Barbara...
Myrtle E. West
Mar 19, 2016
Myrtle E. West, age 102, passed away March 19, 2016. She was a present member of Bishopville Baptist Church and was a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church for many years. She was a loving and devoted mother who will be forever loved and greatly missed by her family. Preceded in death by husband, Obie S. West and daughter, Patricia...
Janet Lane Jones
Mar 19, 2016
Janet Jones, age 74, of Knoxville, passed away March 19, 2016. She was retired from Tom’s Foods. Survivors include her husband, Hobert Jones. Special niece, Betty Owen. Sisters-in-law, Charlotte Haviland, Edna Stephens and Sue Jones and close friend Billie Broomfield. Family and friends will meet at Greenwood Cemetery by 1:45pm Wednesday for graveside service at 2pm with Pastor Geoff Mabe...
Terry Waller Looney
Mar 18, 2016
Terry Waller Looney, age 58, passed away March 18, 2016. She was a member of Washington Pike United Methodist Church. She loved her profession and coworkers at the office of Dr. Michael Miller. She was devoted to her family, friends, and the Vols. Preceded in death by mother, Maureen Moore Waller and step mother, Ruth Leonard Waller. She is survived...
Ronald Wayne Clevenger
Mar 18, 2016
Ronald Wayne Clevenger, age 68 of Knoxville, lost his battle with Leukemia March 18, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Airforce, and retired from the TVA. He was a member and deacon of Clear Springs Baptist Church and a Gideon. Preceded in death by parents Bill and Estelle Clevenger; sister, Vivian Irwin. Survived by...
