Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Sharon James Smither
Mar 3, 2015
Sharon James Smither, 59, loving mother and wife, left this work for Heaven Tuesday, March 3, 2015. She was a feisty, book-loving, adventurous free spirit. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. She is survived by her parents Alfred and Wanda James, husband William “Bill” Smither, daughters Carrie and Christopher Bilbrey and Jennifer Smither, and granddaughter Rose Johnson...
Jeffery Lynn Mcmillan
Mar 3, 2015
Jeffery Lynn “Mac” McMillan age 54 of Knoxville was born February 10, 1961, was escorted to his heavenly home by Jesus on March 3, 2015. He was employed by Farmer Garage Door. Mac was preceded in death by his father Bobbie McMillan, mother and step-father Patsy and Switz Kraguljac. He is survived by the love of his life of 27...
Steven Jeffrey Walden
Mar 3, 2015
Steven Jeffrey Walden-age 59, passed away March 3, 2015. He was a member of Inskip Baptist Church. Preceded in death by mother Loretta Walden. Survived by wife Shirley Walden; father James A. Walden; and brother Daniel Walden. The family will receive friends 12:00-2:00 PM, Friday, at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel with funeral to follow at 2:00 PM, with...
Diana Kay Orndorff
Mar 2, 2015
Diana Carter Orndorff, born May 2, 1952, passed peacefully on to eternal rest March 2, 2015. Friend to all and loved by everyone she met, member of New Beginnings Baptist Church, 1970 graduate of Karns High School, retired Knox County school teacher, worked at Tennova and JC Penny’s. Preceded in death by husband, Dan Orndorff; mother, Audrey Carter; father and...
Stella Odessa Gladys Marie Polston Green
Mar 1, 2015
Stella Odessa Gladys Marie Polston Green, of Knoxville, Tennessee, was born October 28, 1917 and passed away March 1, 2015 at NHC on Emerald Ave. She is preceded in death by, husband, George W. Green; son, Jerry Green; grandson, Randy Keck; parents, Siotha & Rufus Polston; 7 sisters, Estella Nichols, Mima Niewiadomski, Jean Wallace, Gertrude Hill, Hazel Curtis, Ann Scarlett,...
Robert (Bob) Lee Cardwell
Feb 27, 2015
Robert (Bob) Lee Cardwell, Sr. of Powell, was escorted to his heavenly home by Jesus on Friday, February 27, 2015 at 11:05pm at Tennova Hospice Care in Halls. Robert was born on May 11, 1933, raised in Knox County and member of Third Creek Baptist Church. After graduating from Bearden High School, he served in the U.S. Army and received...
Kathleen Fulton
Feb 26, 2015
Kathleen Fulton passed away February 26, 2015. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Fountain City. Preceding her in death are husband Robert Ernest Fulton and daughter Jackie Fulton Robertson. Survivors include son David Fulton, grandchildren Robert Joseph Fulton, Debra Ann Powers, and David Robertson, and great grandchildren Parker Fulton and Liam and Grey Powers. Family and friends...
Adrian Lavon Nelson
Feb 26, 2015
Adrian Lavon Nelson Sr. - age 83, born October 1, 1931 passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015 at home. Adrian was a Knoxville native, raised in the Smithwood area of Fountain City, the son of Hope and Nelle Nelson. After his marriage on October 27, 1951, the couple moved to Halls where they have lived since 1956. Adrian was a...
Bill C. Redden
Feb 26, 2015
Bill C. Redden, passed away February 26, 2015. He was of the Baptist faith and U.S. Army Vet, serving in the Korean conflict. He is preceded in death by his parents, William & Elsie Redden. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 48 years, Jimmie Redden; daughters, Barbara Trent and husband Tony, and Karen Riehl and husband...
Everett William Severs
Feb 26, 2015
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Della Maude Hooper
Feb 26, 2015
Della Maude Hooper, age 80, of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015. She was a member of Highland View Baptist Church and was retired from Standard Knitting Mills. She is preceded in death by parents, Joshua and Dorothy Killion. Survived by husband, Elbert “Boots” Hooper; sons, Joshua Hooper and wife Jan, and Billy Hooper and wife Becky; grandchildren, Joshua...
Mary Nell Childress
Feb 26, 2015
Mary Childress age 79 of Powell passed away Thursday February 26, 2015. Preceded in death by husband Frankie Childress. Family and friends will meet 1:45 pm Tuesday at Weaver Cemetery for a graveside service at 2 pm. friends may call at their convenience Monday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel.
Eleanor Russell
Feb 25, 2015
Eleanor Russell- age 91, of Knoxville, passed away February 25, 2015. She was a member of Kim Watt Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Ade “Bud” Russell; parents, Caleb and Draxie Stiltner; sisters, Lexie Cross and Esther Stiltner; brother, Kermit Stiltner. Survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Curt and Sharon Russell and Ledford and Jan Russell; daughter and son-in-law, Judy...
Albert Cheyenne Long
Feb 25, 2015
Albert Cheyenne “A.J.” Long Jr., born March 18, 1993 and passed away February 25, 2015. The family will receive friends from 1-2:30 pm Tuesday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel and then proceed to Woodlawn Cemetery for 3 pm graveside service.
Peggy Jane Bright
Feb 24, 2015
Peggy Burnette Bright, 82, Knoxville, left her loving family to join her husband and the good Lord in Heaven on February 24. Peggy was a member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church and a graduate of Central High School, Class of 1950. Prior to retirement, she was an LPN at Baptist Hospital and later worked in the pharmacy at Hillcrest...
Randall "Randy" Eugene Hensley
Feb 24, 2015
Randy Hensley- age 78 passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was of the Baptist faith. He retired from Robertshaw Controls after 29 years. Proceeded in death by parents Fred and Gladys Hensley and brother Donny Hensley. Survivors include wife of 55 years Wilma Hensley; son Randy Hensley and his wife Darlene;...
Brenda Lee Evans
Feb 24, 2015
Brenda Lee (Lewis) Evans, age 50 of Knoxville, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, at Turkey Creek Medical Center while surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Preceded in death by her parents, Roy L. and Mary E. Lewis. Survived by her husband of 32 years, Carroll Evans;...
Sandra Jean Tindell
Feb 23, 2015
Sandra Jean Tindell, age 70 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 23. Preceeded In death by her parents Henry & Wilma Waddell. Survived by daughters, Angie Tindell and special friend Jimmy, Kristi Mallicote and husband David, special friend and the father of Sandra’s children, Maynard Tindell. Grandson Corey Mallicote, great grand daughter Makynna Mallicote, brothers, Jim Waddell...
Mary Herschel Scott
Feb 22, 2015
Scott, Mary Herschel Arms (Cricket) - Age 80 of Knoxville passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015 surrounded by family. Cricket was born March 13, 1934 in Celina, TN. Cricket was blessed with a servant's heart. She was a loving, caring and gentle woman. Cricket did not see imperfections or flaws in people, she accepted them as they were. Cricket's home...
Kathy Ann Wright
Feb 20, 2015
Kathy Ann Wright, age 57, passed away February 20, 2015. She was of the Christian Faith and was a loving “Mamaw” to her eight, beautiful grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Carlos and Margaret Davis. Survivors include husband Richard “Dick” Wright III, children Samuel Parker and wife Casey, and Susan Bumgardner and husband Cory, stepsons Richie Wright...
