Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Sherry Lynn Riley
May 31, 2014
Sherry Lynn Farrington Riley, age 58, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord, May 31, 2014. Member of Central United Methodist Church. She helped countless women as the program director of the Victim Advocacy Program at the YWCA counseling victims of domestic violence. She was also a law enforcement training specialist at the University of Tennessee. Preceded in...
Belva Rogers Schad
May 30, 2014
Belva Rogers Schad, age 96, went to be with the Lord on Friday May 30th 2014. She was a member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City. She retired from State Testing & Evaluation Center at The University Of Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Francis Schad; and son, Roger Alan Schad. She is survived by...
Mary Elizabeth Ezell
May 30, 2014
Mary Elizabeth (Bullis) Ezell departed this life May 29, 2014 at the age of 91 and went to be with her Lord and Savior and to be reunited with lots of family in heaven. She is preceded in death by her first husband of 28 years Carl Bullis, and second husband of 28 years Horace Ezell, son, David Bullis, daughters,...
Jesse "Junior" Robert Hollifield
May 30, 2014
Hollifield, Jesse Robert (Junior) – age 82, departed this life suddenly on Friday, May 30, 2014. Junior could not be separated from his wonderful wife Polly of 58 years as she proceeded him in death by one week on May 23rd. Also proceeded in death by parents Jess R. Hollifield and Mattie Collins Hollifield, sisters Peggy Richards and Anna Louise....
Frances Lorene Galyon
May 30, 2014
Frances Lorene Galyon, 72, of Knoxville, Tennessee, slipped from this life and into the arms of Jesus on May 30, 2014. She was born on June 26, 1941 and was a member of The Old Rugged Cross Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband James Reo Galyon. She is survived by her sons James, Jr. (Brandee)...
James Roy Arnold
May 28, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Bobby Cecil Womble
May 27, 2014
Bobby Cecil Womble, age 75, of Corryton, went to be with the Lord on May 27, 2014. He was a veteran of the US Air Force where he found his career working with gasses and retiring from Fyr-fyter Sales & Service Company. He was a member of Faithway Baptist Church. Preceded in death by wife, Nancy Womble; son, Christopher Womble,...
Alice Welch
May 27, 2014
Alice Welch, age 84, of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday May, 27, 2014. She was a member of Washington Pike Baptist Church and retired from Baptist Hospital, as an LPN, with 35 years of service. Preceeded in death by, husband, Robert L. Welch; parents, Joe S. and Eva Lovell; sisters, Rowena Grigg, Eva Jean Black, Mary Breeding, Juanita Minton; brother, Edgar...
Gail Jones Cannon
May 27, 2014
Gail Jones Cannon was called to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 27,2014 at age 73. She will always be remembered as a caring, generous, strong woman who cherished and loved her family and friends. Preceeded in death by parents, Burman (Red) and Isabelle Jones; and daughter, Tina Skelton. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Kristy Cannon; grandchildren: Matthew...
Barbara Ann Vaughn Ring
May 26, 2014
Barbara Ann Vaughn Ring, age 65, of Knoxville passed away May 26, 2014 after a short battle with cancer. She was a manager of CVS Pharmacy in Fountain City and a member of West View Baptist Church in Rogersville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Ring, parents, Randol and Gussie Vaughn of Rogersville and niece, Debra Vaughn....
Patricia "Pat" Lynn Lewis
May 25, 2014
Patricia Lynn Beeler Lewis, age 67 of Knoxville passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014. She was a member of Chilhowe Hills Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents Murphy and Aubalee Lester Beeler; grandmother Rose Lester; 2 aunts Alice and Evelyn Lester; uncle Phillip Lester. Survived by husband Hubert Ray Lewis; sons and daughters-in-law Brian and Stacy Lewis of Knoxville...
William "Bill" Ray Poston
May 25, 2014
William R. Poston, “Bill,” went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 25, 2014. Bill was a devoted Christian, husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a deacon and member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church since 1973. He retired as regional manager of Jefferson Pilot Insurance Company in 1990. He was a commissioner and consultant for...
Heaverlly Lynn Hall
May 24, 2014
Heaverlly Lynn Hall- age 51 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2014. Preceded in death by father Junior Richards; mother Doris Craig; sister Frieda Rudd. Survived by husband Roger Price; son Tim “Jabo” Hall; daughters Crystal Hall and Keysha Hall; brothers Tony Richards and Randy Richards; sister Gloria Wittenbarger; grandchildren, Caiden Hall and Gage Smallen;...
Ruthie B. Harrell Mcginnis
May 24, 2014
McGinnis, Ruthie Harrell, age 82, of Corryton, went home to be with the Lord, May 24, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a lifetime member of Graveston Baptist Church. Ruthie was preceded in death by husband S.E. McGinnis, son-in-law Charley McDaniel Jr., great grandson Ryan Brooks,...
Polly "Mimi" Hollifield
May 23, 2014
Ruby Pauline “Polly” Hollifield, age 79, departed this life on Friday, May 23, 2014. She was surrounded by her family as she entered into the peace and presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. Polly was born on October 28, 1934 in Knoxville, Tn. She was a member of Norwood Baptist Church. She was a wonderful servant that was truly admired...
Ruby Mae Howard
May 23, 2014
Howard, Ruby Mae – age 66, of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2014 at home. Preceded in death by husband Jerry; parents Joe and Hazel Hankins; and brother Elbert Hankins. Survived by son, James; daughter Patricia, stepson Michael; sister, Betty (Chuck) Meridieth; 4 Grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet 10:45am Wednesday, May 28,...
Howard Franklin Tuggle
May 21, 2014
Howard Tuggle, age 91, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Howard served in the United States Army Medical Corp and participated in D Day during World War II. Survived by wife, Betty Tuggle; son, Tim (Kristen) Tuggle; daughters, Brenda (Wendell) Dalton and Janice (Bob) Ricketts; sons, Jerry Tuggle and Marvin Taulbee; sister, Mildred Blair;...
Peggy Joyce Lawson
May 21, 2014
Peggy Joyce Lowe Lawson- age 72, of Knoxville, passed away May 21, 2014. Loving mother of 4, grandmother of 8 and great grandmother of 1. Preceded in death by parents, Albert E. Lowe and Anna Mae Gibson; brother, Albert E. Lowe Jr.; sisters, Betty Jane Cox, Lora Lee Wilson and Reba Maiden; husband, Charles E. Lawson Sr. Survived by son,...
Earl Lee Bailey
May 21, 2014
Earl Lee Bailey, age 86, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014. He was of the Baptist faith and a deacon for over 40 years. Retired Iron Worker and member of Iron Workers Local 384. Veteran of United States Army serving at the end of World War II. Preceded in death by parents, John and Willie Bailey; brother, Johnny Bailey. Survived...
Anthony "Tony" Satterfield
May 21, 2014
Anthony “Tony” Satterfield, age 47, passed away May 21, 2014 after a short illness. He attended Ruggles Ferry Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father Delbert Satterfield. He is survived by his son Tyler Satterfield, former wife Sandy Satterfield, mother Nancy Satterfield Covington, step-father Burl Covington, brother Mike Satterfield and wife Becky, niece Lindsey Cox and husband...
