Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Lisa Kay Burnette-Mendenhall
Jan 22, 2016
Lisa Kay Burnette-Mendenhall, age 54, of Knoxville lost her battle with cancer on January 22, 2016. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by daughter Keeley Mendenhall. Survived by husband of 31 years Ricky Mendenhall; daughter Keefer Mendenhall-Cooper; parents Jean DeZearn and Jack Burnette; brother Denny Burnette; grandchildren Draxxon and Keyairah Cooper; and several nieces and nephews. In...
Fred Earl Thomas Anderson
Jan 22, 2016
Fred Earl Thomas Anderson, age 69, of Knoxville passed away at home January 22, 2016. He was an Evangelist and loving husband and soulmate to Evelyn Anderson, who has now lost her heart. He was a loving father, grandfather, and brother. Tommy also worked as a local painter. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Stella Anderson,...
Minerva "Candy" Caudill Byrd
Jan 21, 2016
Minerva “Candy” Caudill Byrd, born April 5, 1924 and passed away January 21, 2016 after a short illness. She was a member of Greenway Baptist Church. Preceded in death by Daughter, Cathy Byrd and stillborn son. Parents, Harrison & Matilda Caudill. Father & mother-in-law, Elbert & Effie Byrd. Brothers & sisters-in-law: Issac (Loretta) Caudill, Elza (Lelah) Caudill, Wayne Caudill, Joseph...
Juanita Cummings Wilson
Jan 20, 2016
Juanita Cummings Wilson, age 90 of Knoxville, passed away January 20, 2016. She was a member of Beaumont Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Herman L. Wilson; parents, Phillip and Beulah Cummings; siblings, Jim Cummings, Reba Kelly, Ed “Smokey” Cummings, Clifford Cummings, Alma Holbert, Tommy Cummings, Roy “Shorty” Cummings, and Geneva “Lolly” Lampkin. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Judy...
Donald "Jerry" Lauderdale
Jan 20, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Bertha Hopson
Jan 19, 2016
Bertha Hopson, age 92 of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016. She was a member of Emory Pike American Christian Church. Preceded in death by husband, Floyd Hopson, Sr.; sons, Floyd, Jr., William Gary, and Jackie Ray Hopson; grandson, James Evan Hopson. Survived by son, Mark Hopson, 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The family will...
Marilyn Joyce Swagger
Jan 18, 2016
Marilyn Joyce Norris Swagger, age 80, passed away January 18, 2016. She was a member of Washington Pike Presbyterian Church. She was born in Effingham, Il and a graduate of Cisne High School class of 1953. She was military wife, and an interior decorator. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by parents, Oscar and Mildred...
Louise Ellison Shipley
Jan 18, 2016
Louise T. Shipley, age 88, passed away at her home on January 18, 2016 surrounded by family and friends. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great great-grandmother. Preceded in death by Robert S. Shipley, Sr. Survived by sons Robert S. Shipley, Jr., Raymond D. Shipley and wife JoAnne, David C. Shipley and wife Virginia. Service will be 2pm...
Ulys Lynn Brewer
Jan 17, 2016
Ulys Lynn Brewer, age 67, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016. Lynn was a member of Faithway Baptist Church. He was a loving father and husband who loved his church, pastored several churches, loved to sing, and loved to fish. He was always a people person. Preceded in death by parents, Wilma and Jack Brewer; sister, Brenda Brewer Redmond. Survived...
Edward Lee Blair
Jan 17, 2016
Edward Lee Blair, age 81, born January 21, 1934, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016. He was a long time member of Salem Baptist Church and retired from KUB (known as Daddy Rabbit by his crew). Preceded in death by parents, Woody and Stella Blair; great-grandson, Elisha Overholt; and sister, Ruth Ailor. Survived by children and spouses, Edwina Moore, Dennis...
Shirley Ann Hensley
Jan 15, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Ruth Ann Barto
Jan 15, 2016
Ruth Ann Barto, age 83, of Knoxville passed away January 15, 2016. She was a member of Central Baptist Church, Fountain City and graduate of Knoxville High School. She was retired from Blue Drugstore as a cashier. She was member of the Eastern Star and a loving wife, sister, aunt and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
James William Bean
Jan 14, 2016
James W. Bean, age 68, born July 3, 1947 in Knoxville, went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, January 14, 2016 after a 25 year battle with Parkinson disease. Jim’s motto in life was to be honorable and honest, he was always selfless. He proudly served in the Navy and retired from Norfolk Southern. Jim was a loving...
Maynard Bradley Tindell
Jan 14, 2016
Maynard Bradley Tindell, age 72, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 14, 2016, surrounded by the love and comfort of his daughters. Maynard was a very loving man, and touched so many lives. His courage and strength in his fight with cancer superseded everyone's expectations. But with his determination and stubbornness, he fought it like the hero he...
Lois Arlene Anderson
Jan 13, 2016
Lois Arlene Taylor Anderson, age 78, passed away January 13, 2016. She loved football and was one of the Tennessee Vols biggest fans. Preceded in death by husband, Marion “Red” Anderson; daughter, Rhonda Thomas. Survived by sons, Tim Anderson and wife Terry, James R. Anderson; grandchildren, Danielle Esslinger, Denise Esslinger, Andy Thomas, Timothy Randall Anderson, and Joseph Wayne Anderson; beloved...
Frances Elizabeth Cleveland
Jan 13, 2016
Frances Elizabeth Cleveland passed away Wednesday January 13, 2016 at the age of 96. Frances was a longtime member of Atkins Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband, Don Cleveland Sr.; parents, James Wallace and Flora Wallace Harmon; sisters, Willie McDaniel and Mabel Romines and 10 half brothers and sisters; and life-long friend Ruth Mynatt. She is survived...
Clarence Dean Brantley
Jan 12, 2016
Clarence Dean Brantley, age 75 of Corryton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 12, 2016. He was a long-time member of Emory Valley Baptist Church. He was an U.S. Army Veteran, he loved his church family, his plumbing business and being able to help people. Clarence also loved raising a garden and giving...
James R. Cox
Jan 12, 2016
James R. Cox (Uncle Jim), age 87, passed away on January 12, 2016. He was a member of Sharon Baptist Church and served in the United States Army. He loved life and loved to laugh. He always said that “Laughter is the best medicine”. He was preceded in death by his parents Earnest Ross Cox and Viva Minton Cox; his...
Iva L. Spears Stokes
Jan 12, 2016
Iva L. Spears Stokes, age 77, passed away January 12, 2016. Preceded in death by mother, Ruby Spears; father, Roy Spears; brothers, Don and Johnny Spears; beloved dog, ChaCha. Survived by husband, Robert Stokes; daughter, Kim Freeman and husband Robert; sister, Brenda Easterday; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 7:00pm Thursday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel...
Ann Humphrey
Jan 11, 2016
Ann Humphrey, age 74, of Knoxville, gained her angel wings on Monday, January 11, 2016. She was a member of New Fellowship Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by parents, Hubert & Willie Ogle; brothers, Jimmy & Don Ogle; aunts and uncles, Beecher & Naomi Breeden, Dee & Becky Breeden, Horace & Reba Fortner; son-in-law, Bob Greene. She is...
