Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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...
Shelvia Jean Pitts
Aug 24, 2014
Shelvia Jean Pitts, age 74, passed away August 24, 2014. She was a member of Ball Road Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father, Sherfie White; and brother, Billy White. She is survived by husband, Roy Pitts; daughters, Christie Pitts and Pamela Taylor; son, Terry Pitts (Tammy); 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and mother, Delsie White. Family and friends will meet...
Stacy Allan Beals
Aug 24, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Valerie Kay Branch
Aug 23, 2014
Valerie Kay Branch, age 52, of Knoxville, passed away August 23, 2014. Survivors: son, Joshua A. Branch. Parents, Gordon & Mary Branch. Sister, Yvette Buckner and husband, Terry. Brothers: Darrell Branch and wife, April and Ray Branch. Several nieces and nephews and 2 great nieces. Family & friends will meet at Mt. Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery at 9:45am Wednesday for...
Willie Lee Fultz
Aug 22, 2014
Willie Lee Fultz, age 89, of Powell, went to be with Jesus, August 22, 2014. She was a member of Dante Church of God. Willie’s first love was for Jesus and was also a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and she is deeply loved and missed. Preceded in death by husband, Carl Fultz. Parents, John & Maude Campbell. Sisters, Edith...
Terry Shawn Jones
Aug 21, 2014
Terry Shawn Jones, age 53, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord August 21, 2014. He was a member of Redemption Harvest Church. He worked a lot of his life as a self-employed roofer. He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Jones; brother, Danny Barty Jones; grandmother, Opal Watson. He is survived by his wife of 23...
Judy Lane Morris
Aug 19, 2014
The Reverend Judy Lane Morris, age sixty eight of Knoxville, passed away on August 19, 2014 after a third bout with cancer. Reverend Morris was born Judy Lane Morris in Belden, Mississippi, on 23 December 1945. She received the following diplomas and degrees; Graduate, Smithville High school, Smithville, Mississippi, 1964: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Memphis State University, 1977; Master...
Joyce Ruth Coppock
Aug 18, 2014
Coppock, Joyce Ruth Headrick – age 85 Fountain City, passed away Monday, August 18, 2014. Her loving presence will be sadly missed but ever present in our hearts. Member of Smithwood Baptist Church. She was retired from Gaylon Wilson Insurance Agency. Preceded in death by husband, David Leon Coppock Sr.; parents, Jake & Clara Headrick; brother, Arthur Headrick. Survived by...
Jean Raynor Mcfaul Shannon
Aug 18, 2014
Jean Raynor McFaul Shannon- Born Jan 11, 1925, passed away Monday, August 18, 2014. She was born in Springfield, Tennessee. She graduated from Tennessee Technological University with honors. In her early years she taught school until her children were born then later became a librarian for Knox County. She was married to the love of her life William Allen Shannon...
Kay Michelle Keck
Aug 18, 2014
Kay Michelle Miller Keck, age 49 of Knoxville, passed away August 18, 2014. She was a member of Powell United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by grandparents, Tola and Grace Wilson and Delone Miller; father-in-law, Glen A. Keck; uncle, Andy Miller. Survived by husband, Alan Keck; son, David Keck; parents, Donnie and Verleen Miller; grandmother, Georgia Miller; mother-in-law, Carolyn Keck;...
Cordelia "Cordy" Caroline Bridges Pointer
Aug 17, 2014
Cordelia “Cordy” Caroline Bridges Pointer passed away August 17, 2014. She was born June 6, 1923, at home in Anderson County, Tennessee. Cordy became a member of First Baptist Church of Knoxville in 1951 where she has served in many different capacities over the years. She spent most of her career with Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in the Division of...
Michael William Little
Aug 16, 2014
Michael William Little, age 21 of Knoxville, Tn., passed away August 16, 2014. He was a police cadet for the City of Knoxville. Survived by parents, Steven and Carrie Little; brother, Elijah Little; several loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family will have a graveside service at 12 Noon Saturday, August 30 at Fielding Cemetery in Idaho Falls then a...
Donald Ray Sherrod
Aug 16, 2014
Donald Ray Sherrod passed away August 16, 2014. Member of Mascot Baptist Church and a long time employee of Walkers Trucking. Preceded in death by parents, Donald Edward Sherrod and Mary Carmichael. Survived by wife, Sharon Sherrod; son, James (Heather) Sherrod; grandchildren, Samantha, Nathan, and Jacob; sister, Susan (Doug) Melton; brother, Jeffrey Sherrod; special aunt, Betty Thurman; and many nieces...
James E. Hutchison
Aug 15, 2014
James E. Hutchison- age 78, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on August 15, 2014. Preceded in death by parents I.B. and Lizzie Hutchison; brother Steve Hutchison. Survived by wife Norma J. Hutchison; sisters Betty Walker of Warsaw, IN and Brenda and Elmer Ammons of Halls, TN; sister-in-law Nancy and Frank Klaassee of Trenton, GA; special friends Paul...
