Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Claude F. Hall
Sep 21, 2014
Claude F. Hall, age 89, of Knoxville passed away Sunday, September 21, 2014. Claude served with the U.S. Navy in WWII and later he owned and operated Arlington Auto Sales for many years. He was a lifelong member of Sharon Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was also a mason from Fountain City Lodge # 757. Claude...
Clarence " Nub" Acuff
Sep 21, 2014
Clarence “Nub” Acuff passed away September 21, 2014 after a short battle of cancer. Member of Corryton Baptist Church. He retired in 1991 from Container Corporation after 41 years of service, and he was also a retired Knox County School Bus Contractor. He enjoyed calling Appalachian square dances and attending local country music shows. He also enjoyed attending and following...
William Gene Loy
Sep 18, 2014
William “Bill” G. Loy, age 67 of Knoxville, passed away September 18, 2014. He was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church. Preceeded in death by parents Mildred and Theodore Loy. Survivors include brother Ted (Donna) and Glenn (Faye) Loy, nephew Keith Loy, nieces Stacy Loy and Cindy Manis, great nieces Ellington and Blakley Loy, and great nephews Marcus and Matthew...
Virginia Kidd Woods
Sep 18, 2014
Woods, Virginia Jo Kidd – 87 of Knoxville, is now receiving the eternal rewards of accepting Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior. On September 18, 2014 she passed from this life to the new glorious life promised to all Christians. She was a member of Halls Christian Church for thirty five years and attended Stedfast Baptist Church. She...
Bill Dalton
Sep 17, 2014
Bill Dalton was called home September 17, 2014. He was of the Baptist Faith. Bill retired from APAC of Knoxville and enjoyed old hot rods and Harley Davidson Motorcycles. Bill was Preceded in death by father Pete Dalton. Bill is survived by mother Elizabeth Dalton, sister Shirley Stanifer, children Ray Dalton and wife Tracy, Angel Ringstom and husband Donnie, Paula...
Sharon Elaine Erwin
Sep 17, 2014
Sharon Elaine Erwin, age 52, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2014. She is preceded in death by her son, Derrick Scott; father, Eugene Roberts, and grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Roberts and Mr. & Mrs. Charles Byrd; and several aunts and uncles. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Amanda & Andrew Drollman and grandsons, Jeremy and Noah;...
Artis O'Dell Brantley
Sep 15, 2014
Rev. Artis Brantley, 88, of Maynardville, went to live with his Heavenly Father on September 15, 2014 with loved ones by his side. He was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. In his earlier years, he had pastored at Zion Hill, Hines Creek, Byrams Fork, Macedonia, and Mount Olive Baptist Churches. Also, he held many revivals in the local...
Clark "Charlie" Hill
Sep 15, 2014
Hill, Clark Charles “Charlie”, age 33, of Corryton passed away September 15, 2014. He was of the Baptist faith. He was employed by Safe-T. He loved to travel, fish and spend time with his family and his dogs. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Jack Cox; paternal grandfather, Harry Hill; and aunts, Jean Gass and Diane Hill....
Patricia Ann Sorrells Knott
Sep 14, 2014
Patricia Knott, age 74, passed away September 14, 2014. She was a Registered Nurse for 40 years, and a member of Christ United Methodist Church. She was a great mother, grandmother, and friend and will be missed by many. Preceded in death by loving husband of 52 years, Larry Knott; parents, Helen and Roy Sorrells. Survived by faithful companion, Rosie;...
Thomas Harrison Troutt
Sep 14, 2014
Thomas Harrison Troutt, born January 29, 1932, passed away September 14, 2014. He retired from the City of Knoxville. He was a hero to his children and grandchildren. Preceded in death by children, Brenda Cole, Tommy and Rhonda Troutt, Pamela Miller, Cindy Troutt; grandchildren, William Hunter, Austin Troutt, and Makenzi Troutt; parents, Ed and Mary Troutt; siblings, Sis, Barbara, Bobby,...
Phyllis Hopkins Holder
Sep 13, 2014
Phyllis Hopkins Holder, age 91, passed away September 13, 2014. She was a longtime member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. She was a very special lady and an angel to many. Many of her loved ones have already preceded her in death including husbands Walter Glass Hopkins and W.L. “Dusty” Holder. Survivors include daughter Nancy Hopkins Stewart, nieces and nephews...
Jimmy Wayne Miller
Sep 13, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Robert Glen Davis
Sep 11, 2014
Robert Davis, age 84, passed away September 11, 2014. Veteran of the U.S. Army 11th Airborne, member in Teamsters Local 519 and retired from Holland Motor Freight. Preceded in death by parents Charles and Pearl Davis; 1 sister; 4 brothers. Survived by wife of 64 years Joyce Davis; daughter Sharon (Jay) Hall of Knoxville; sons, Robert of Green River, WY,...
Elizabeth Kathleen Crawford
Sep 11, 2014
Elizabeth Kathleen (Hester) Crawford, age 81 of Powell, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. She began her first 10,000 years with her Saviour. She was a faithful member of Lakeview Baptist Church of Rockford, Tennessee. She devoted her life to her family, church, and her loving husband of 62 years, Rev. Arville J....
Bobby Dean Rathbone
Sep 11, 2014
Bobby Dean Rathbone age 82 of Knoxville Passed away Thursday September 11, 2014 at Ben Atchley Veterans Home. He retired from the United States Air Force with 22 years service and from TDOT with 20 years service. Preceeded in death by Son Gregory D. Rathbone. Survivors Wife Jeannie Rathbone, Daughter and Son In Law Debra and Craig Risner, Grandchildren Zach,...
Olene Langford
Sep 10, 2014
Olene Langford, age 74, went to be with the Lord September 10, 2014. She was a retired USDA Inspector in Enterprise, Alabama. She was preceded in death by parents, brother Joseph Lewis, and sister Evelyn Bryan. Survivors include Sam Langford, and nieces and nephews: Ken, Leah, Trudy, Kelcie, and K.C. Family and friends will meet 10:45 AM, Monday, September 15,...
Bobby Jones
Sep 10, 2014
Bobby Jones, age 79, went to be with the Lord September 10, 2014. He was a 6 year veteran of USAF. Member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church and Phil Lovorn’s SS Class. He was a long time deacon and Sunday School teacher; enjoyed being a mission volunteer to Brazil and Mexico; was a hospice volunteer where he made many wonderful...
Tott Alvin Wilson
Sep 10, 2014
Tott A. Wilson age 89 of Knoxville passed away Sept. 10, 2014. One of Jehovah’s Witnesses for many years and helped others to become Jehovah’s Witnesses. He loved to dance, hike, and was an avid sportsman and UT sports fan. He loved country music and wrote songs. Retired from Rohm & Haas with 40 years service. Worked for Volunteer Realty...
James "Jim" Wade Meridieth
Sep 10, 2014
James Wade “Jim” Meridieth, age 74 of Luttrell, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 10, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, James and Marie Meridieth. Survived by wife of 46 years, Joyce Meridieth; daughters, JoAnn (Joe) Sallings, Melissa (Mike) Campbell; grandchildren, Miranda Leigh Campbell, Megan Lynn Campbell, and Jeremy Sallings; brother, Charles “Chuck” (Betty) Meridieth; sister, Joyce...
H. Edward "Buzz" Anderson
Sep 10, 2014
Dr. H. Edward “Buzz” Anderson went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was a charter member of The Church at Sterchi Hills and an active deacon. He was the first dentist in Powell where he practiced for 29 years and was greatly...
