Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Ronald Loran Bayless
Dec 7, 2014
Ret. Chief Petty Officer Bayless, Ronald Loran – age 78, of Powell, passed away Sunday, December 07, 2014. Ron was born on October 20, 1936 in Knoxville, TN to Oscar L. and Carrie (Householder) Bayless. He was a graduate of Rule High School, class of 1954. He proudly served 22 years in the United States Navy. During his service he...
Gertrude Reneau Walker
Dec 7, 2014
Walker, Gertrude Reneau passed away Sunday, December 7, 2014 at Tennova Residential Hospice. Gertrude retired from KCDC. She cherished her church family at Norwood Baptist Church. She is celebrating Christmas with her savior and family members that preceded her in death. Those family members include her parents George W. Reneau and Rose Baker Reneau and her husband, Robert P. Walker....
Cynthia Jeanette Gregory
Dec 7, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Ruth Wright Mouron Dunn
Dec 7, 2014
Ruth Wright Mouron Dunn, passed away December 7, 2014. She was a member of Smithwood Baptist Church. Ruth was preceded in death by husband Harold Dunn, parents Alfred and Fanny Mouron, brother Alfred Mouron Jr., and sister Matilda Foust. She is survived by daughter Carol Kirkland and husband Jack, sister Betty Lane and husband Marvin, grandson Harold Rouse and wife...
Betty Louise Dowden
Dec 6, 2014
Betty Louise Dowden, age 85, of Halls passed away from this life peacefully after a long battle with kidney disease on Saturday, December 6, 2014. She was born November 15, 1929 in Harlan, Kentucky. She is retired from University of Tennessee Hospital, where she served as a nurse for 30 years and helped establish the University’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit....
Joe W. Flatt
Dec 6, 2014
Joe W. Flatt, Jr., age 77 passed away, after a lingering illness, on Saturday, December 6th, 2014 at his residence. He was a Rule High School graduate, Class of 1956, veteran of United States Army, a mason with the Burlington Masonic Lodge. He spent 50 years career in the Beauty Supply and Sales and recently retired from A.D.T. Security. Preceded...
Jackie Winniford Monroe
Dec 6, 2014
Jackie W. Monroe Sr., age 60, passed away unexpectedly December 6, 2014. Preceded in death by parents Bruce and Naomi Miller Monroe; grandparents Winniford and Bertie Huskey; sister Judy Monroe; brother Ricky Monroe. Survived by Jackie W. Monroe Jr.; sisters Susan and husband Jim Steiner, Connie and husband David Debuty, Sheila and Randy Cook; brothers David and wife Watheda Monroe,...
Jeanne Marie Orzechowski
Dec 5, 2014
Jeanne Marie Orzechowski, age 76, passed away December 5, 2014 after a long illness. Jeanne was an influential member of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal for 35 years. She deeply loved her Catholic faith, was a daily communicant and was involved in many church ministries, most notably RCIA and Serra Club. She was also a strong advocate for the unborn and...
Billy Ray Hemphill
Dec 4, 2014
Billy Ray Hemphill, age 70, of Halls, passed away at home on December 4, 2014. He was a member of Emory Valley Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by parents Cora and John Hemphill as well as 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Survivors include wife of 46 years Linda Hemphill, children Becky Stafford and husband Norman of Knoxville, TN,...
John Arthur Savage
Dec 4, 2014
John Arthur Savage, born April 10, 1951 passed away December 4, 2014. Johnny graduated from Central High School and earned his degree from the University of Tennessee. He currently worked at Old Ben Franklin Motors in Oak Ridge, where he had many friends. Preceded in death by parents, Albert and Thelma Savage; sister and brother-in-law, Gail and Lynn Musgrave. Survived...
Reaford Anthony Mcnish
Dec 3, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Jerry L. Tipton
Dec 3, 2014
Jerry L. Tipton, age 75, of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was a member of Grace Full Gospel Church and had retired from Allied Chemical after 27 years of service. He was preceded in death by parents Richard and Elizabeth Ann Tipton and son Larry Dwayne Tipton. Survivors include daughters Cathy Savage and...
Helen Wolfenbarger Warren
Dec 2, 2014
Helen Wolfenbarger Warren, age 82, passed away December 2, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Velma Wolfenbarger and brother, Jack. Family and friends will meet 12:45PM Friday at Greenwood Cemetery for 1PM graveside service.
Helen M. Bruce
Dec 2, 2014
Helen M. Bruce, age 94, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord December 2, 2014. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Fountain City, First Baptist Church of Daytona Beach, and the Fountain City Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years Ledford Bruce and...
Mildred Louise Gaddis Perkins Benton
Dec 1, 2014
Mildred Gaddis Perkins Benton age 81 was born November 4, 1931 and entered the gates of Heaven December 1, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was of the Baptist Faith. Preceeded in death by husband, Ted Benton, parents, John and Vesta Pittman Gaddis, brothers, John “Bud”, Charles “Scrap”, Glenn and Jimmy, sisters, Wilma “Sis” Houston, Christine “Tink” Galbrith....
Sylvia J. Shipley
Nov 27, 2014
Sylvia J. Shipley, age 70, of Knoxville, passed away November 27, 2014. She was saved at New Beverly Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Smith & Cora Snow. Brother, Carl Cooper and sister, Dorothy Stanoslowski. Survived by loving husband, Charles “Wayne” Shipley. Children: Larry (Cheryl) Williams, Cindy Reed, and Carla (Billy) McGuire. Grandchildren: Brian Williams, Brittany Williams, Shaina Reed...
Thelest Elisabeth Smith Maples
Nov 27, 2014
Thelest Elizabeth Smith Maples, age 72, of Knoxville passed away Nov. 27, 2014. She was deeply loved by all her family and friends and a treasure to all she met. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers and sisters, and her son, William Allen Lewis Jr. Surivors include Sabrina Dowdy & husband Stephen; granddaughter, Natalie Slayden &...
Edith P. Medley
Nov 26, 2014
Medley, Edith Pearl Keck, age 81, lost her battle with Alzheimer’s , but gained eternal life with her Lord on Wednesday, November 26, 2014. Edith was born on July 10, 1933 to Benjamin and Sarah Keck. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Edith was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Hobert, Eulias, Dexter, Aaron, Carl and...
Vanna Faye Whitton
Nov 26, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Mildred Mcguinness Mink
Nov 25, 2014
Mink, Mildred McGuinness - age 89, passed away on Tuesday November 25, 2014. Mildred was born February 15, 1925 to the Rev. J.L. and Helen Crigger McGuinness. After graduating from Knoxville High School in 1942, Mildred went to work for The White Stores as a payroll clerk and eventually became an officer and corporate treasurer. When the grocery chain was...
