Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Marianne Mason
Jan 24, 2015
Marianne Mason, age 69, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly January 24, 2015 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Community Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Don Mason; sons, Steve Walker, Dale Walker, and Bryan Walker; daughter, Alexandra Spielmann, of Germany; step-daughter, Amie and John Hargett of Riverview, FL.; 3 grandchildren; sisters, Amy and...
Kinsley Brooke Marcantel
Jan 24, 2015
Kinsley Brooke Marcantel, born into the presence of the Lord, January 24, 2015 to parents Samantha Marie Kirby and Joshua Ryan Marcantel. Also survived by her grandparents Brian and Cara Jones, Sidney Miller, Gary and Mona Higginbotham, Blaine and Debra Marcantel; Aunts and uncles, Jordan Jones, Savannah Miller, Raquel Miller, Codey and Tamara Marcantel, Derrick and Christy Marcantel, Naomi Marcantel...
Ronald V. Miskell
Jan 24, 2015
Dr. Ronald V. Miskell passed away quietly in his home January 24, 2015. He joins his beloved wife Barbara of 56 years to be with Jesus. Ron was born and grew up in Chicago, Illinois and later moved to East Tennessee in 1959 where he worked and raised his family. He worked for over 55 years at the Oak Ridge...
Sharron Mcphetridge Coker
Jan 24, 2015
Sharron McPhetridge Coker at age 71, Sharron went home to be with te Lord on January 24, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church, past Worthy Grand Matron of the Corryton Chapter of the Order of the Eastren Star, a proud member of the Halls Women’s League, member of Delta Kappa Gamma,...
Nancy Lou Green
Jan 24, 2015
Nancy Lou Green, 81 of Hendersonville, TN pass away Saturday, January 23 after a brief illness. Nancy was preceded in death by her loving husband Bill B. Green, Sr. and her son Daniel James Green. She is survived by her sister Pat and Billy Wortham of Corryton, TN. Two daughters, Judy and her husband Joe Brennan of Hendersonville, TN, Linda...
Helen Betty Worley
Jan 22, 2015
Helen Betty Worley, age 74, of Dandridge, passed away January 22, 2015. She was a huge Vols fan. She is survived by a daughter, Tammy Wheat and husband Jason; grandchildren, D.J., Nick, Gracie and Olivia. There will be a private service held at a later date. Guests can sign the guestbook at www.mynattfh.com.
Violet Warwick Ezell
Jan 21, 2015
Violet Warwick Ezell, age 79, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2015. She was a member of Lone Mountain Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Lonnie V. Ezell; son, Kenneth Lynn Ezell; parents, Sephie Lou and Virhue Warwick; brothers, Earl and Dillard Warwick; sister, Rosie Sexton. Survived by children, Ann Nolan, Sue and David Davis, and Tommy Ezell; 10 grandchildren;...
Willard Macklin
Jan 21, 2015
Willard “Buck” Macklin, age 64, of Knoxville, made his home in Heaven, for he woke up in the arm’s of Jesus Wednesday, January 21, 2015. There to greet him are parents William and Mae Macklin, sister Pamela Norris, and brothers Mynatt, Joe, and Ed Macklin. Survivors include brothers George, William, and Gene Macklin, all of Knoxville, special friend Angela “Angel”...
Jack C. Acuff
Jan 19, 2015
Jack C. Acuff went to be with the Lord January 19, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents Clyde and Allie Acuff; brothers Glenn Acuff and Clarence Acuff. He is survived by sisters Edna Spence and Ruth Hiefner; brother Roy Acuff; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 5:00 – 7:00 pm Wednesday at Mynatt...
Louise Bennett
Jan 19, 2015
Freda Louise Bennett, age 66, of Knoxville passed away at Golden Living Center in Clinton, TN. She was a member of Loveland Baptist Church. Preceded by twin sister, Frances Capps King; mother, Lona Porter. Survived by daughter, Julie Higgins and husband, Danny; grandsons, Jacob & Jackson Higgins; and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that...
Ruth Lillian Demarcus Rhea
Jan 18, 2015
Ruth Lillian “Lil” DeMarcus Rhea, age 92 of Powell passed away January 18, 2015. She was a longtime active member of Mount Hermon United Methodist Church. She served on various boards and committees within the church. She will always be remembered for her generous and giving nature by all of the people whose lives she touched. She is preceded in...
Deborah Kay Garrison
Jan 17, 2015
Deborah Kay Garrison, 64, went to be with the Lord, Our God, on Saturday, January 17, 2015. Deborah was born September 20, 1950 in Hazard Kentucky and moved to Knoxville shortly thereafter. She graduated from Central High School in 1968, was married and started a family right after. She raised two children while working as the secretary for Garrison Construction....
Sue Branam
Jan 17, 2015
Sue Branam, age 68, of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Bobby Branam and parents Luke and Genevie Brown. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Pam and William Liverett; sons, Bobby and Kris Branam, Jimmy Branam, and Terry and Angie Branam; grandchildren, Amanda and...
Mary Rachel Spradlen
Jan 16, 2015
Mary Rachel Spradlen, age 81, passed away January 16, 2015. She was a faithful member of The Place of Refuge Church and served as an office head of Eastern Star. She loved her family and was a servant to all. She was preceded in death by parents, James and Dorthy Milligan. Mary is survived by loving husband of 61 years,...
Wanda Florene Stinnett
Jan 15, 2015
Wanda Florene Stinnett, age 80, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord January 15, 2015. She was born January 6, 1935. She was a member of Stoney Point Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by husband of 43 years William Spencer Stinnett and daughter Connie Sue Stinnett. Survived by sons William David Stinnett and wife Mary Lee, Michael...
Steve Alan Neely
Jan 15, 2015
Steve Alan Neely, age 57 of Knoxville, passed away suddenly Thursday, January 15, 2015. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church and International Brotherhood of Ironworkers Local # 384 Knoxville, TN. He was an avid UT fan and NASCAR fan. Preceded in death by mother Betty Neely. Survived by father David Neely Sr.; brother David Neely Jr.; sister Jennifer...
Irene "Nanny" Cox Bates
Jan 15, 2015
Irene Cox “Nanny” Bates, age 96, went home to her Savior January 15, 2015. She was a member of Lincoln Park Baptist Church. She retired from Sears Department Store where she worked in the children’s clothing department, helping dress several generations of Knoxvillians. Nanny was an avid sports fan. She loved to watch the Braves and UT football on TV...
Wanda Lee Wright Caldwell
Jan 14, 2015
Wanda Lee Wright Caldwell, age 68, of Knoxville, joined her Heavenly family on Wednesday, January 14th at University of Tennessee Medical Center. Wanda was a devoted mother and grandmother. One of her favorite things to do was spend time with her children and grandchildren who were her pride and joy. She was also the previous owner of Granny’s Kitchen/Restaurant in...
Carl E. Curtis
Jan 14, 2015
Carl E. Curtis, age 78, passed away January 14, 2015 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He especially loved his three great-grandchildren. He was a graduate of Central High School, a licensed surveyor, and owner of Curtis Construction Company. He was a member of Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church in...
