Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Larry Wayne Miracle
May 12, 2014
Larry Wayne Miracle, age 62 passed into the arms of his Heavenly Father on May 12, 2014. He served 4 years in the U.S. Army with an honorable discharge. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 39 years Sherry “Sugar” Miracle. Survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Brandy and Dexter Borders; son, Brian; grandchildren, Lance Corporal Zachary Miracle,...
Jerry Lynn Hankins
May 11, 2014
Jerry L. Hankins, age 66 of Corryton, TN passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 11, 2014. He was born on February 23, 1948 to the late Paul and Avanell Tabler Hankins. He was a longtime member of Graveston Baptist Church and graduated from Fulton High School in 1966. He had a true gift for art and went...
Ruby Allene Johnson
May 11, 2014
Ruby Johnson, age 75, went home to be with the Lord May 11, 2014. Survivors include loving husband, Raymond Johnson; children, Bill Johnson, Angie Johnson and friend Edward Barry, Christy Sands, Rhonda Johnson and friend Tommy King; grandchildren, Joseph Murray, Steven Sands, Alyssa Lynch, Jeffery Lynch; great grandson, Camden Murray; sister, Ruth Davidson, as well as many other family and...
Roscoe Glenn Thompson
May 9, 2014
Roscoe Glenn Thompson, born January 19, 1926, of Corryton, passed away May 9, 2014, age 88. He was a member of Clapps Chapel United Methodist Church and of the Goldwing Road Rider’s Assoc., Chapter T. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the US Navy and retired from Robertshaw. Preceded in death by son, Dennis Glenn Thompson;...
Bobby Joe Keys
May 8, 2014
Bobby Joe Keys, age 63 of Corryton, passed away Thursday morning, May 8, 2014, at UT Medical Center. Bobby retired from KAT city bus lines after 37 years of service. He loved his family and his friends and worked hard all his life to provide for his children. Preceded in death by his father, Ethridge Keys; mother, Annis Keys; infant...
Herman "Hum" Hamelin
May 8, 2014
Herman G. Hamelin (Hum) passed away May 8, 2014 after a short illness with family members at his side. He was a World War II Veteran and had a lifetime career in the sign industry. Preceded in death by father, Herman J. Hamelin; mother, Edna Boisvert Hale; sisters, Dorothy, Marjorie, Barbara, and Joyce; brothers, David and Roger. Survived by wife...
Eva Jean May
May 8, 2014
May, Eva Jean, age 80, of Maynardville, Tennessee, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 8, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents Lee & Ivey Lane, one sister, one brother, and one son-in-law. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Clifford May, children Sandy (Betsy) Waggoner, Donnie May, Roy and Susan May, Vickie and Mark Gayle,...
Edward Kenneth Dawson
May 8, 2014
Edward K. Dawson Jr., age 62, born October 22, 1951 passed away May 8, 2014. He was a Vietnam Veteran and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Ed & Elva Dawson, two sisters Darlene Buckner and Mary Oxendine and one brother John W. Dawson. He is survived by his wife Sheila...
Gloria Jean Harrison
May 5, 2014
Gloria Jean Harrison, age 67, of Powell passed away Monday, May 5, 2014. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by parents Howard & Edna Williams, children Jerry Dawson, Treasa Ann Dawson, grandchildren, Nakisha Williams, Jeremiah Hicks. She is survived by her daughters Tonja Williams, Margie Dawson and Patricia McMillian, brothers Charlie, Ed,...
Frank Junior Anderson
May 4, 2014
Frank J. Anderson, age 70 of Luttrell, passed away May 4, 2014. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by parents, Roebuck and Nancy Anderson; brothers, Roy and James Anderson; sisters, Mary Scott, Dorothy Province. Survived by son, Frank Anderson; daughters, Carolyn Lynch and husband Darrell, Debbie Singleton; grandchildren, David McKinney, Nikki Bumgardner, Craig Singleton, Travis Hank Hunter;...
Gladys Ruth Smith
May 3, 2014
Gladys Ruth Voiles Smith, born April 4, 1927, passed away May 3, 2014. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Vernon (Curly) Smith, brothers Cubert R. Voiles and Bill Woods. She is survived by daughters Carol Channell and Sandy Dyess and husband John, brothers Leonard Voiles and R.C. Voiles, grandchildren...
Buford Landon Lett
May 2, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Robert Eugene "Bobby" Caughorn
May 1, 2014
Robert (Bobby) E. Caughorn, age 56 answered his heavenly father’s call Thursday May 1, 2014. Preceded in death by loving wife, Carla and brother Charlie Caughorn. Bobby leaves to cherish his loving memory, mother Gladys; daughter Misty Bowlin; grandchildren Samantha, Rachel, Randal, Kimberly; great grandchildren Mia, Greyson; brothers Alvin (Linda), Mike; sisters Pat, Janie (Larry), Shirley (Donnie), Jackie (Steve), Brenda...
Mary Louise Moore
May 1, 2014
Mary L. Moore, age 66, went to be with the Lord on May 1, 2014. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister. Preceded in death by loving husband of 45 years, Allen C. Moore; children, Nancy and Jim Stephenson, Mary and John Christian, Allen, Jr. and Lleann Moore, John E. Moore and girlfriend Dianne Hillard; grandchildren, Melissa,...
Stella Ruth Neely
Apr 30, 2014
Stella Ruth Neely, age 81, went to be with the Lord April 30, 2014. She attended Mt. Olive Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Neely. Survivors include son Gary Neely and wife Lori, daughter Glenda Maynor, grandchildren Kevin E. Neely, Jason Haun, and Amber Tolley, great grandchildren Blake, Austin, Logan and Alexander, sister Rena Atkins,...
Brice E. Bowen
Apr 30, 2014
Brice E. Bowen, born January 12, 1927, passed away on April 30, 2014. He was a veteran of the US Navy, having served in World War II and had retired from the Department of Defense. He was an avid rabbit hunter, loved gardening, and cared about people. He was preceded in death by his parents and several siblings. Survivors include...
Irby Esco Russell
Apr 30, 2014
Rev. Irby Esco Russell passed away April 30, 2014. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church and served for many years as visiting minister to the sick in the community. He was a US Army veteran of World War II and member of the Freemasons. Preceded in death by parents, Sherman and Pearlie Russell; son, Arlin Mayes; brothers, Willard...
Gracie Rella Hounschell Thompson
Apr 29, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Jack Melton Monroe
Apr 29, 2014
Jack M. Monroe, age 64 of Knoxville, passed away April 29, 2014. Jack was retired from Gerdau Steel. He was a Vietnam Veteran, avid fisherman, enjoyed camping, and loved animals. Preceded in death by parents, William Monroe and Irene Needham. Survived by wife Nancy Monroe; sons, Ed Monroe and wife Cindy, Jason Monroe and wife Heather; step son, Dennis Skaggs...
Pamela Jean Gresham
Apr 29, 2014
Pamela Jean Gresham, age 67, went to be with the Lord April 29, 2014. She was a member of Parkwest Church of God, where her and her husband were ministers of the Young At Heart senior adult ministry. She was preceded in death by father, Earnest Leroy Young. Survivors include husband Ronald Gresham, daughters Angela Tindell and husband Randy, and...
