Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Helen Drinnen Hood
Nov 9, 2014
Hood, Helen Drinnen – age 95, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at Tennova Residential Hospice of Halls. She was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Preceded in death: husband, Theodore Hood; parents, John Walter Drinnen, Sr. and Katie Moxley Drinnen; brothers, Paul, John W. Jr. and Howard Drinnen; sisters, Lorine Mills, Margaret Drinnen...
Bobby Shoffner
Nov 9, 2014
Bobby Shoffner, age 83 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2014. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church. He was born in Sharps Chapel, Union County, TN. Bobby did his undergraduate work at East Tennessee State University and acquired his Master’s degree at The University of Tennessee where he enjoyed football with the Vols. He began his career...
Hobert Edward Thomas
Nov 8, 2014
Hobert E. “Buddy” Thomas, age 87, of Knoxville, passed away November 8, 2014, after an extended illness. Member of Teamsters Union and a veteran of the US Army. Preceded in death by parents, Hobert and Gertrude Thomas; sisters, Marion Dossett and Gladys Seals. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Greg Buckingham; son and daughter-in-law, John and Sandra Thomas and...
Lavonia Jo "Bonnie" Hall-Deford
Nov 8, 2014
De Ford, 'Bonnie' Lavonia Jo Hall – age 78, passed away November 8, 2014 peacefully at home after a brief illness. She was a member of Smithwood Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by parents Howard and Ethel Hall, and brother Windell Hall. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Alvin De Ford; son Randall De...
Robert "Lil Bobby" Lee Ii
Nov 7, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Juanita Joyce Huskey
Nov 6, 2014
Juanita Joyce (Coffey) Huskey, age 74, of Knoxville, Passed away November 6, 2014. Member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husbands, Lowell E. Coffey and William Huskey. Parents, Buford and Artie M. Holt and brother, Marion Holt. Survivors: Sons, Mark (Amanda) Coffey and Roger (Gina) Coffey. Sisters: Sue Ladd, Doris Easter and Brenda Wallace. Brothers: Paul,...
Lewis Edward “Eddie” Lynch
Nov 5, 2014
Lewis Edward “Eddie” Lynch, Jr., age 70 of Knoxville passed away Wednesday, Nov 5, 2014, surrounded by his children and wife. Member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: father, Lewis E. Lynch, Sr.; mother, Maeola Lynch Anderson. Survived by: wife, Jeanette Brady-Lynch; children, Kimberly Lynch Woodson (Lee), Lewis “Chip” E. Lynch, III (Heather), Michelle Mears (Clinton); grandchildren,...
Phil Crouch Brown
Nov 5, 2014
Phil C. Brown, D.Ph, age 91, of Knoxville, passed away November 5, 2014 at home. He grew up in Powell, TN. He was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church and an US Army veteran serving during World War II. His generosity and kindness was an inspiration to anyone who knew him. He graduated from Powell High School and later Samford...
Lester Monroe Norris
Nov 5, 2014
Lester “Moe” Norris, age 59, of Knoxville passed away at home November 5, 2014. Preceded in death by father Clarence Norris. Survived by wife Kelly Norris; children Dennise (William), Terry (Misty), Stephanie (Mark), Danny, Misty; grandchildren Amanda, Renee, Faith, Josh, Destiny, Terry Jr., Haley, Aiden, Jordan, Jayden; mother, Delores Koontz; brothers and sisters, Saundra Norris, Allen (Hazel) Norris, Darrell (Becky)...
Elizabeth Ann O'Donnell
Nov 4, 2014
Elizabeth (Beth) O’Donnell, who passed away November 4, 2014 at home is survived by fiancé Austin Cagley; sons Michael Hutchison and Sean O’Donnell; daughter Tabitha Byrum; mother, Janice Cole; brothers Vint, James, and Chester of Knoxville and Michael of Georgia; sisters-in-law Ruth Ann Long of Knoxville and Kim Long of Georgia. Memorial service will be held 7pm Saturday Mynatt Funeral...
Betty Ann Fordham
Nov 4, 2014
Betty Ann Fordham, age 77, of Knoxville passed away November 4, 2014. She is preceded in death by parents Eston and Ella Mae Peters. Survived by daughter Teresa Hackett; sons, Dewayne Fordham, Marty Fordham, and Dale Fordham; grandchildren, Lucas and Alex Hackett, Justin Fordham, Casey Fordham, Hemi and Brandon Fordham, Marlia Gallaher, Racquel Fordham, Harley Fordham, Seth Fordham; Brothers Robert...
Donald Hardee Laurendine
Nov 2, 2014
Laurendine, Donald Hardee, 79, of Knoxville, originally of Laurel, Mississippi, entered his exciting new adventure on November 2, 2014. He was a charter member of Christ United Methodist Church in Halls. Don was employed with The H.T. Hackney Company for 35 years and Miller Equipment Company until his retirement. He was a loving and devoted husband for 57 years; a...
Mildred Davis Tankersley Sams
Nov 1, 2014
Mildred Davis Tankersley Sams, age 92, went home to be with the Lord on November 1, 2014. Member of Dante Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husbands, Henry (Bus) Tankersley and Ulyss (Sammy) Sams. Parents, William & Edna Maude Davis. Son, Don Tankersley. Brothers: Leonard, Donnie and Herbert. Sisters: Alma and Aline. Survivors: children, Ruby Lee Sexton. Maelene and husband...
Margaret Heaton
Nov 1, 2014
Margaret Heaton, born September 14, 1923, went home to be with her loving husband, Harold Heaton, on November 1, 2014. Preceded in death by her parents, Guy Gray and Olive Gray. Survived by two children and their spouses, Brian and Deborah Heaton, Mound City, Kansas and Karol and Gerald Turner, Heiskell, Tennessee; grandchildren, Pam and Jason Stelzman, Seymour, TN, Justine...
Marlene E. Robertson
Oct 31, 2014
Marlene E. Robertson, of Knoxville, passed at home to be with the Lord on October 31, 2014. She was a member of West Haven Baptist Church. Preceded in death by children, Kenny Maples and Sandra Wilson; parents, Roy and Josie French; brothers, Junior French and Bud French; sister, Anna May Wilkins. Survived by husband, Ernie Robertson; son and daughter-in-law, Gary...
Thomas Kyle Treadway
Oct 31, 2014
Thomas Kyle Treadway, age 56, passed away Friday, October 31, 2014 after a long illness. He was a gentle loving son, brother and father. Two of his greatest passions were golf and fishing. He was a member of the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators Local #46. He is survived by his parents, Tom & Kathleen Treadway; son, Thomas...
Eldon Adolph Johnson
Oct 30, 2014
Eldon A. Johnson, age 75, of Knoxville, formerly of Newport, passed away October 30, 2014. Survivors: wife, Cindy Johnson. Son & daughter-in-law, Darren & Mary Johnson. Daughter, Darselle McDaniel. Son & daughter-in-law, Dru & Jenn Johnson. 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Brother, Alvin Johnson and sister, Elizabeth Dean of Iowa. The family will have a service in Kansas at a later...
Charles M. "Chuck" Davis
Oct 29, 2014
Charles M. Davis, age 50. Chuck, as everyone knew him by, was called home unexpectedly on Wednesday October 29, 2014. He was proceeded in death by grandparents Archie and Leona Stewart, James and Anna Davis, and father Peter Davis. Chuck, is survived by mother Betty Jo Davis, sister Cheryl Jo Cooper, and son Zack Davis of New York. He was...
Ted R. Johnson
Oct 26, 2014
Theodore R. Johnson, Sr., age 87, passed away October 26, 2014. He was a member and Deacon of Fellowship Baptist Church and a veteran of the US Army. He and his two brothers, Archie and Kermit, were the first set of triplets born in Knoxville. He was preceded in death by parents John William and Zona Mae Dean Johnson, sisters...
Rebecca Ann "Becky" Sandberg
Oct 24, 2014
Rebecca Ann “Becky” Sandberg- age 59, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on October 24, 2014. Preceded in death by parents William and Barbara Duggins; mamaw Goldie Magruder; aunt Pat McDonald. Survived by husband Tom Sandberg; son J.T. Sandberg; daughter Kaitlin Sandberg; several cousins, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 PM, Tuesday, at Mynatt Funeral...
