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Daniel Elmore Cox

Daniel Elmore Cox

Jul 21, 2014

Daniel Elmore Cox, age 68, born July 28, 1945, passed away peacefully in his sleep after a lengthy battle with cancer. Danny was a member of Hinds Creek Baptist Church and a graduate of Norris High School and Carson Newman College. He was a long time employee of Albers Drug Company, before retiring to enjoy his favorite pastimes – fishing,...

Leroy James Wagner

Leroy James Wagner

Jul 20, 2014

Leroy (Roy) James Wagner age 74 of Knoxville passed away July 20, 2014. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in 1969 and then joined Fleet Reserve until 1975 with a total of 20 years service. He served 3 terms in Vietnam and spent a lot of his service time overseas. He was on different ships in the U.S....

Herbert Winslow Wilson

Herbert Winslow Wilson

Jul 20, 2014

Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.

Geraldine Shelton

Geraldine Shelton

Jul 19, 2014

Geraldine Shelton age 73, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday July 19th, 2014 at her home. She was of Baptist faith, she was a loving mother, great-grandmother, grandmother, and sister. She was preceded in death by her husband Cloid Shelton, parents Dovie and Jessie Lee, sisters, Ruth Wolfenbarger, Omie Carver, Betty Wolfenbarger, Bobbie Crews, and...

Roy Buchannon Mcginnis

Roy Buchannon Mcginnis

Jul 17, 2014

McGinnis, Roy B, age 95 of Corryton, passed away July 17, 2014 at Tennova Residential Hospice after a brief illness. He served with the United States Army Corp of Engineers and the Transportation Department during WWII, stationed in Italy. Roy retired from Pet Dairy with 35 years of service and Knox County with 15 years of service. He was preceded...

Elmer Eugene Ridenour

Elmer Eugene Ridenour

Jul 17, 2014

Elmer Eugene Ridenour, age 79 of Halls, passed away at home on July 17, 2014. He was a member of Fountain City United Methodist Church, Christian Home Builders Sunday School Class, Silver Hammers, and the Romeo Club. He enjoyed fishing, reading, spending time at the beach and was an avid Lady Vols Basketball fan. He served in the United States...

Jerry Allen Carr

Jerry Allen Carr

Jul 15, 2014

Jerry Allen Carr, age 47, passed away July 15, 2014, after a hard fought battle with cancer. Preceded in death by mother, Anna Ruth Carr and grandmother, Elva White. He is survived by daughter, Tracy Reynolds. The family wishes to thank Pilot Store #277 (Emory Road) for its compassion, support, thoughts and prayers, and his doctors for their excellent care...

William "Bill" Underwood

William "Bill" Underwood

Jul 14, 2014

William “Bill” Wallace Underwood, age 69, passed away July 14, 2014 at his home. He lived a full and active life and left many, many friends behind. He was preceded in death by his father, Leon Underwood; mother, Doris Acuff; and brother, Bob Brown. He is survived by his daughter, Traci Farley; granddaughters, Raegan and Maison Farley; father, Warren “Shorty”...

Terry Allen Strader

Terry Allen Strader

Jul 14, 2014

Terry Allen Strader, 56, passed away Saturday, July 12th at his home in South Knoxville. Mr. Strader was a native of Knoxville and worked for 30 years at Rice Chrysler in Alcoa. He was preceded in death by his parents Jesse (Gene) and Dorene Strader. Terry is survived by sister Tammy Strader; brothers Rick Strader and Robert and wife Kristie...

Willie Long

Willie Long

Jul 14, 2014

Willie Long, Jr., age 45, was taken home on July 14, 2014. He was a man who loved his family, his team, and coaching girls fast pitch softball. He was preceded in death by mother, Linda Long. Survivors include wife, Melissa Long, children, Ashley DeBusk and husband, Jonathan, and Casey Long, granddaughter, Emery DeBusk, father, Willie “Johnny” Long, Sr., brothers,...

John Milford Mccarter

John Milford Mccarter

Jul 13, 2014

John McCarter passed away on July13, 2014. He was born on November 1, 1922 in Sevier County, TN where he lived until moving to Knoxville as a teenager. He entered the U.S. Army in 1943 and was a veteran of World War 2 serving with the 3rdInfantry Division in Italy. He participated in the Naples Foggia and Rome Arno campaigns...

Mary Juanita Wagner

Mary Juanita Wagner

Jul 12, 2014

Mary Juanita Wagner- age 85, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2014. Longtime member of North Knoxville Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, William and Maude Norris; son, Dennis Wagner; sister, Beatrice; 4 brothers, Ted, Adrian, R.L., Lloyd Norris. Survived by husband, Charles Robert Wagner; son, Ronnie Wagner (Connie); daughter, Shirley Haun (James Larry);...

Michael Scott Bennett

Michael Scott Bennett

Jul 12, 2014

Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.

David Lee Underwood

David Lee Underwood

Jul 12, 2014

David L. Underwood, age 55, of Corryton, passed away July 12, 2014. He was a member of Arlington Baptist Church. He was a volunteer for the American Cancer Society and a cancer survivor. He is preceded in death by parents Ernest and Betty Underwood. Survived by wife, Debbie Underwood; daughter and son-in-law Morgan Russell and husband Tyler; grandson Brady; sisters...

Marvin Lynn Hammond

Marvin Lynn Hammond

Jul 12, 2014

Marvin Lynn Hammond (Hambone), age 71, our beloved husband, dad, and papaw “went home” reporting for duty with his Lord on July 12, 2014. Dad will be remembered as a Godly servant leader, a generous southern gentleman, and one who was always showing genuine Christian love for his fellow man, especially for the less fortunate among us. After being saved...

Barbara Ann Capps

Barbara Ann Capps

Jul 11, 2014

Barbara Ann Mackey Capps, age 77, entered the gates of heaven on July 11, 2014, after her courageous battle with breast cancer. Barbara was a dedicated store manager for over 45 years. She is preceded in death by father, Frank Mackey and brother, Joe Mitchell. Survived by mother, Lenoir Cardwell; husband Ray Capps; daughters Debra Wade, Kathy Southers and Roy;...

Robert Gene Besecker

Robert Gene Besecker

Jul 11, 2014

Robert Gene Besecker, age 79, passed away July 11, 2014. He was in the Air Force for 4 years, where he was an Airborne Radio Operator. He retired form General Motors after 30 years. He was in the Bowlers Hall of Fame and bowled all over the United States in tournaments. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He...

Ralph Jernigan

Ralph Jernigan

Jul 10, 2014

Ralph Jernigan Jr. “Rattler” - age 66, Vietnam Veteran and member of VFW, was born November 22, 1947. He passed away at home on July 10, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Eunice and Ralph Jernigan Sr.; son, Mikey. Survived by Diane, wife of 27 years; sons, Rob (and wife Ashley), Jeremiah, (Jeremy),and Josh; grandsons, Kyle and Payton; a number...

James V. Russell

James V. Russell

Jul 10, 2014

James Virgil Russell, Sr., age 69, went to be with Jesus on July 10, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Carroll and Fannie Russell and son Rubert J.M. Russell. Survived by wife of 19 years, Mary Ann Kuykendall Russell; daughter, Jama Lea Duckett (Kenny); son, James Virgil Russell, Jr. (Kathy); grandson, Robert Ward; stepsons, Darryl Wilson and Stan Hickey. Family...

Bernice Evelyn White

Bernice Evelyn White

Jul 8, 2014

Bernice Evelyn White- age 79, of Powell, passed away July 8, 2014. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by husband, Sillus White; parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Roland; sister, Jeanette Moss. Bernice is survived by sons, Steven White and wife, Dustin, grand dog Murray; niece Pam Hopper; and special friends, Faye, Mary Lou, and Don and Dottie....

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