Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Juanita Mcmahan Wagner
Sep 9, 2014
Juanita McMahan Wagner (Koontz), age 82, of Knoxville passed away September 9, 2014. Longtime member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church. Cherished mother of five and will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by first husband, Floyd Lee Koontz; second husband, Clyde C. Wagner; parents, James and Eugenia McMahan; son, Gerald Allen Koontz; granddaughter, Tonya Lynn Koontz. Survived by daughter...
Frances Emma Sharp Carroll
Sep 9, 2014
Frances Emma Sharp Carroll, age 85 of Halls Crossroads, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2014. She was born in Knoxville in 1928, and was proud of her 72 consecutive years of membership at Union Baptist Church of Halls where she was recognized last year as the oldest living member during the Church’s one hundred year anniversary celebration. Frances was...
Marie Lee
Sep 8, 2014
Marie Lee, age 87, of Corryton, passed away Monday September 8 at UT hospital. She was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her parents Herman and Carrie Bailey; brothers, Albert and George; sisters, Veneda and Margaret; her loving husband Ralph; son Eddie. She is survived by her daughters Janice and Robin; sons, Roger, Mike, Danny; sisters...
William Richard Brown
Sep 7, 2014
William R. Brown, age 64, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord September 7, 2014. He is survived by wife Linda Brown; sons Ross, Andrew, and Jeffrey Brown; multiple grandchildren; step-daughter Cheri Herriott; sister Patricia; brother David Brown. Service will be held 7pm Wednesday at Harvest Christian Fellowship Church. Family and friends will meet 9:15am Thursday at East Tennessee...
Bob Edward Farmer
Sep 6, 2014
Bob Edward Farmer age 76 passed away September 6, 2014. He was a member for 48 years at Ridgeview Baptist Church and active deacon and was a Past Master of Powell Masonic Lodge #582. Preceded in death by parents, Mahlon and Mary Etta Farmer; sisters, Josephine Guyton, Betty Llewllyn, Alice Spellings and Dorothy Carter. Survivors, wife, Norma Bridges Farmer; son...
John Joseph Sepesi
Sep 5, 2014
Sepesi, John Joseph Jr., age 44, of Powell, went to be with the Lord on his birthday, September 5th, 2014. John was a devoted and loving father. He was baptized at Halls Christian Church and attended there most of his adult life. He was also a member at First Baptist Church in Powell. John was a contractor by trade and...
Martha Berry Holt
Sep 4, 2014
Mrs. Martha Berry Holt was a natural leader whose winning presence allowed her to take control of various situations with ease. Equipped with a clear and calculating focus, she possessed a tough-minded, “take charge” attitude. She had the ability to make even routine situations seem exciting, and she was at ease with the role of playing problem solver. Martha always...
Joy Lyn Lindsey
Sep 3, 2014
Joy Lyn Calloway Lindsey passed away in her home Wednesday at the age of 58, after several years battling breast cancer. Joy was a longtime employee of Kelsan, Inc, receiving multiple awards for excellence in sales, including the Million Dollar Club for sales in excess of 1 million dollars. In recent years, she was active in Hope for Victims, as...
Emerson Scott Hood
Sep 3, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Ashley Dawn Munsey
Sep 3, 2014
Ashley Dawn Munsey, age 39, passed away suddenly at her home September 3, 2014. Ashley was a member of First Baptist Church of Fountain city and was baptized at an early age. She was preceded in death by brother Jason Munsey, grandmother Irene Munsey, aunt Doris Scruggs, and grandfather Frank Scates. Left behind to cherish her memory are Ashley’s daughters,...
Frank Lewis Pratt
Sep 2, 2014
Frank L. Pratt, age 72, passed to Heaven September 2, 2014. He was retired from St. Mary’s Hospital. Preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Ardell Pratt; son, Frank Pratt, Jr. Survived by wife, Barbara; son, Shane; special granddaughter, Adrienne Nicole; brothers, George (Shirley), Raymond (Crissy), Clarence; sisters, Juanita (John) Garrett, Marie (David) Jones; several nieces and nephews; two special...
Ronald "Ronnie" Hitchcock
Sep 1, 2014
Ronald “Ronnie” Hitchcock, age 63, passed away September 1, 2014. He worked for TVA for 17 years and owned and operated Marine Specialists, Inc for 25 years. Preceded in death by wife, Shirley Jean Carter and parents. Survived by three daughters and step-sons, Darrell Carter and Ray Carter. Friends and family will meet 10:45 am Saturday at Ft Sumter Community...
Ruth Haynes
Aug 30, 2014
Ruth Coomer Haynes, age 92, of Halls passed away at home on August 30, 2014. She was a life-long member of Salem Baptist Church and long-time employee of Knox County Schools as secretary/ bookkeeper at Halls High School. She was an inductee into the inaugural class of the Halls High School Hall of Fame in 2011 and Halls Woman of...
Linda Gail Thomas Norsworthy
Aug 30, 2014
Linda Gail Thomas Norsworthy age 56, lost her battle for life on August 30, 2014 after a long and courageous fight. She fought to the end and is now at rest, with no more pain or sorrow, only joy and happiness. Survivors include her husband Ron Norsworthy, sister Patricia Bost, brother-in-law Gerald Abbott, niece Laura Bost, nephew Rick Bost, as...
Barbara Jean Miskell
Aug 29, 2014
Barbara Jean Miskell, age 80 of Powell, TN, formerly of Chicago, IL, met Jesus on August 29, 2014, at home, embraced by her family. Barbara was loved and survived by her husband of 56 years, Dr. Ronald Miskell, along with her children, Michael Miskell, Terry Conser and Cheryl Parton. She is also survived by her brother, John Tholen, whom she...
Ruby Lair
Aug 29, 2014
Ruby Lair- age 89 of Knoxville (and recently Lenoir City) went to be with the Lord on August 29, 2014. She was an active member and volunteer of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City and also attended First Baptist Concord Church in latter years. She worked at The University of Tennessee Hospital for many years. Preceded in death by parents...
Wanda Elizabeth Clark
Aug 26, 2014
Wanda Elizabeth Clark, age 67, passed away peacefully at home August 26, 2014. She is preceded in death by her father JR Arp; grandmother Viola Whitted; nephew Timothy Arp. Survived by son Robbie Clark and wife Jennifer; grandchildren Tiffany Clark, DJ Clark; great-grandson Lucas Clark; mother Frances Arp; sister Betty, Delores, Angie, and brother David; several nieces and nephews. Family...
Lynda Kay Underwood
Aug 26, 2014
Lynda Kaye Walker Underwood, 65 of Knoxville earned her angel wings on Tuesday August 26, 2014. She was a member of Sullivan Road Christian Church and retired from East Tennessee Human Resource Agency. Proceeded in death by parents: J.C. and Katie Lee (Owen) Walker and brother Carl Richard (Rick) Walker. Survived by children: Robin (Russell) and husband Dan Williams, Kenneth...
Geneva "Judy" Hubbs
Aug 25, 2014
Geneva M. Hubbs (Judy), age 87, of Knoxville passed away August 25, 2014. She was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church for 54 years and worked for AT&T from 1945 to 1982. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Preceded in death by mother Roxie Reed, father Flaud Mynatt, and brother Carol Mynatt. Geneva is survived by husband...
Jerry Wayne Crowe
Aug 24, 2014
Jerry Wayne Crowe, Sr. went to be with the Lord, August 24, 2014. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by parents George and Leona Crowe,brother Frank Crowe, and sister-in-law Carolyn Crowe. Survivors include children Jerry Crowe Jr. and wife Ruby, Mary Dalton and husband Jim, Billy Crowe, Tammy King and husband Roy, Jerry D. Crowe...
