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Wanda Florene Stinnett

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

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

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

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

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...

Mary Bernice Kitts

Mary Bernice Kitts

Jan 13, 2015

Mary Bernice Kitts, age 61, born on September 7, 1953 passed away on January 13, 2015. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church. She worked in education most of her career. She loved singing and was with the Tennessee Valley Barn Dance Singers in the 70’s. She sung country and gospel. She was the daughter of the late Arnold...

Roger Dale Kidd

Roger Dale Kidd

Jan 12, 2015

Roger Dale Kidd, age 53, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord Monday January 12, 2015 surrounded by his family after a brave battle with cancer. He was a member of Belmont Heights Baptist Church and a graduate of Central High School. He retired from Travis Air Force Base in California after 21 years of service with the 60...

Geneva E. Mcmahan Rudder

Geneva E. Mcmahan Rudder

Jan 12, 2015

Geneva E. McMahan Rudder, born May 8th 1927, of Jefferson City, passed away January 12, 2015. Geneva was a resident of Jefferson City Health and Rehab in Jefferson City, Tennessee and was a member of Valley View Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband Will E. Rudder; parents William Julius and Ezalee Clabough McMahan. Geneva is survived by...

Vernon "Pop" Popejoy

Vernon "Pop" Popejoy

Jan 11, 2015

Vernon E. “Pop” Popejoy, Sr., age 91, of Knoxville, passed away January 11, 2015. He was veteran of WWII and a retired Knoxville firefighter. “Pop” was known as a man who would do absolutely anything for anybody in need. Survivors include sons Vernon Popejoy, Jr and wife Tammy, Thomas Scott Popejoy and wife Mary of Iowa, Steven Craig Popejoy, and...

David Michael Matthews

David Michael Matthews

Jan 10, 2015

David Michael Matthews, age 64, of Powell, retired 1st Sargent in the U.S. Army, lost his battle on earth but won his reward in heaven on January 10, 2015. He was employed by Fox Toyota in Clinton. Preceded in death by parents, Frank & Irene Matthews and brother & sister-in-law, Jim & Barbara Matthews. Survived by: wife, Mary H. Matthews....

Ronnie Lynn Green

Ronnie Lynn Green

Jan 9, 2015

Ronnie Lynn Green, age 62, of Knoxville, passed away January 9, 2015. Graduate of Young High School, received his B.S. from the University of Tennessee and his Masters from Union College in Kentucky. He taught 34 years at Union County High School and was an avid fan of U.T. sports. Preceded in death by parents, Ules & Alma Green. Survivors:...

Kenneth Lee Evans

Kenneth Lee Evans

Jan 9, 2015

Kenneth L. Evans, age 57, of Knoxville, passed away January 9, 2015. Survivors: friend, Donna Maimone. 3 children and 2 sisters: Darlene & Kim. Family & friends will meet at Blue Springs Cemetery, Sharps Chapel at 1:45pm Wednesday for graveside service at 2pm. The family will receive friends 6-8pm Tuesday at Mynatt Funeral Home, Halls Chapel.

Joan Floyd Suneson

Joan Floyd Suneson

Jan 9, 2015

Joan Floyd Suneson, age 92, of Knoxville (Fountain City) passed away after a brief illness at Beverly Park Place. Joan was born February 5, 1922 to the late Harry and Elsie Floyd and was proceeded in death by her older brother, Jack. She has gone to heaven not only to be with her Heavenly Father and family, but will also...

Franklin Dewey Wyrick

Franklin Dewey Wyrick

Jan 7, 2015

Franklin D. Wyrick, age 70 of Corryton, was called home to be with the Lord January 7, 2015, at UT Hospital. He worked as an auto body mechanic and was an avid outdoorsman with a love of hunting, fishing, and four wheeling. He is preceded in death by his father Verlin “Jim” Wyrick and mother Alta Mae Wyrick; brothers Verlin...

Thelma Jean Jordan

Thelma Jean Jordan

Jan 6, 2015

Thelma Jordan, age 82, of Knoxville passed away Tuesday January 6 at Beverly Park Place. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church of Corryton. She was preceded in death by parents Lissie and Enoch Jordan, husband Roger Jordan, and granddaughter Jessica Carr. Survivors include daughters Debbie Kitts, Sheila Bacon and husband Joe, Cindy Carr and Missi Daniel and husband...

Warren Clyde Acuff

Warren Clyde Acuff

Jan 6, 2015

Warren C. Acuff, age 86, passed away January 6, 2015. He was a member of Higher Ground Baptist Church. He was a Veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II and was a father and mentor to all. Survived by daughter, Mary Frances Underwood and many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral service 7:00 pm Friday at Mynatt...

Betty Hodge Tucker

Betty Hodge Tucker

Jan 6, 2015

Betty Hodge Tucker, age 86 of Knoxville, born March 14, 1928 in Middlesboro, Kentucky passed away peacefully January 6, 2015. A retiree of the Knox County School System as a library aide, she was a longtime church organist, a member of the American Guild of Organists, and a member of the Eastern Star. She will be remembered as a loving...

Elizabeth Ann Blisard

Elizabeth Ann Blisard

Jan 5, 2015

Elizabeth Ann Blisard went home to be with the Lord January 5, 2015. She was a member of and pianist at Victory Baptist Church. Preceded in death by, father Harlan Livingston; parents, Oscar and Pauline Blisard; brother, Danny Hood. Survivors, daughters, Polly (Norbet) Roper and Amy (Steffan) Dunbar; grandchildren, Savannah and Ireland Dunbar; brother, Timmy Livingston and sister, Mary Hunt....

Tony Stanley Spradling

Tony Stanley Spradling

Jan 5, 2015

Tony Stanley Spradling, was born September 16, 1947, and went to his heavenly home January 5, 2015. Tony served in the U. S. Army, Company A, 4th/47th, 9th Infantry Division 1967-68. Tony’s hobbies included working on his home and farm, hunting, fishing, attending reunions of the 9th Infantry Division/Mobile Riverine Force. He was happiest when surrounded with his family, friends...

James T. Shell

James T. Shell

Jan 5, 2015

James T. Shell, age 80 of Powell, passed away January 5, 2014. He attended Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He worked 25 years in the insurance business with Home Beneficial Life Insurance Company. He was an avid walleye fisherman and loved to restore antique tractors. Preceded in death by parents, W. T. and Marie Shell and brother, William L. Shell....

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