Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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...
Bobby Gene Powell
Nov 25, 2014
Bobby Gene Powell, Sr., age 79, went home to be with the Lord at 4:45 AM, Tuesday, November 25, 2014. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church of Halls. He was preceded in death by son Bobby Powell, Jr., parents Robert and Golda Powell, brother Nolan Powell, sister-in-law Mae Powell, and nephew Michael Powell. Survivors include wife Barbara Powell,...
Slynda Destiny Crewsonberry
Nov 25, 2014
Slynda Destiny Crewsonberry, age 30, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2014. She was a member of Macedonia United Methodist Church. She was a loving mother who enjoyed decorating, taking care of her children and shopping. Preceded in death by grandmother, Brownie Dunaway and grandfather, Wayne Bolin. Sylnda has left behind loved ones: sons, Dakota/Elijah Crewsonberry; daughters, Skylie/Heavenly Crewsonberry; mother and...
Gerald Duane Gaines
Nov 25, 2014
Gerald D. Gaines (Duane), age 49 of Roane County, passed away November 25, 2014. He was in the Air Force for 20 years. His love for his family and extended family knew no bounds. Duane was an exceptional man who had many loyal friends. He was a very intelligent man with a work ethic like no other. He battled ALS...
Charles W. Wines
Nov 24, 2014
Charles W. Wines, age 65, of Corryton, passed away November 24, 2014 at his home. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Corryton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bowden & Cloa Wines; three brothers J.C., Bill and Clay; two sisters, Betty Jo and Mary. He is survived by his wife, Debi Wines; son, Brad Brummett;...
Karen Dean Durham
Nov 24, 2014
Karen Dean Durham, age 49, of Knoxville, danced in to the arms of her Savior at Physicians Regional Medical Center on Monday, November 24, 2014. She was surrounded by the same loving family and friends who saw her through a 13 month battle with cancer. She won that battle when she stepped into heaven. There to greet her were her...
Ruby Laverne Masters
Nov 22, 2014
Our beloved Ruby Laverne Sumter Masters died peacefully November 22, 2014. She was the anchor of our family. A lifetime member of Salem Baptist Church. Born 5/20/1916 to James J. Sumter , Sarah Weaver Sumter and having 11 siblings and a late husband Elmer Lee Masters, she outlived them all. Norman Rockwell published his first Saturday Evening Post cover the...
Carolyn Sue Daugherty
Nov 22, 2014
Carolyn Sue Daugherty, age 66, of Knoxville passed away November 22, 2014. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was a beloved mother and grandmother. Carolyn is survived by her children and grandchildren. A funeral Service will be held at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel Friday at 8pm. Family and friends will meet Saturday at...
Ruth Irene Headrick
Nov 21, 2014
Headrick, Irene, of Powell, passed away November 21, 2014 at Tennova Hospital with her family by her side. She was a member of Dante Baptist Church and the Lady’s Sunday School Class, and the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by husband Arvil Headrick, parents Albert and Hattie Irwin, and brother Albert Irwin, Jr. Survivors include bothers Cecil (Jeanette),...
Lynette Gene Shaw
Nov 21, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
John Pink Toppins
Nov 20, 2014
John P. Toppins, Jr. passed away November 20, 2014 at James H. Quillen VA Hospital in Johnson City. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army who served in the Vietnam War. Preceded in death by parents John Sr. and Bessie Toppins. Survived by children Aaron Toppins and wife Amy and Eric Toppins; grandchildren Nathan and Brandon Toppins; sisters Frances...
Gladys Mae Paul
Nov 20, 2014
Gladys Mae Hughes Paul, age 95, passed away November 20, 2014. She was a member of Church of God of Union Assembly. Preceded in death by parents James and Victoria Edmunds Hughes; husband Harvey Paul; sisters Ethel Jones, Daisy Eslinger and Lucille Eslinger; brothers Ponder Hughes, D.R. Hughes, Glenn Hughes and Ray Hughes. Survived by sisters-in-law Verna Hughes and Mamie...
Dossie "Dot" Tindell Rogers
Nov 20, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Barbara J. Russell
Nov 19, 2014
Barbara Jean Russell, age 73, of Knoxville went to be with her Lord and Savior November 18, 2014. Barbara truly loved reading. Her favorite novels were mystery and suspense. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, watching football, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her son, Steve Russell; daughter Rebekah Smith; brothers, Kenneth Maples and David Maples;...
Mossie Mae Russell
Nov 19, 2014
Mossie Mae Mayes Russell passed away November 19, 2014. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church and a loving wife to Rev. Irby Esco Russell for 72 years. She was a retired inspector for several Knoxville textile companies. She was preceded in death by husband Rev. Irby Russell, parents Vonnie and Hassie Mayes, son Arlin Mayes, brothers Ballard, Jim,...
