Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Mary Ruth Trusley
Mar 7, 2014
Mary Ruth Trusley, age 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, March seventh twenty fourteen. Member of Lynwood Methodist church. She was a loving and caring mother and lover of all animals. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billie Lee Trusley, her parents, Howard & Jesse Rumbley, sisters, Peggy Tumblin, and Joann Meadows, Step-mother, Mildred Rumbley. She was survived...
James (Jimmy) Russell
Mar 6, 2014
James (Jimmy) Dean Russell, went home to be with the Lord on March 6, 2014. He was a member of New Christian Rest Missionary Baptist Church. Jimmy loved his son with all his heart and would have went to the end of the earth and back for him. He was Jimmy’s prized possession. Preceded in death by mother Joyce Ann...
Charles Evan Higgins
Mar 6, 2014
Higgins, Charles Evan, age 72 of Powell, passed away early Thursday afternoon, March 6, 2014, following a serious fall the previous weekend. Charlie had suffered also with a heart condition for the last three years. Member of Sharon Baptist Church. Owner of and retired from Car Colors Plus. Formerly employed by Railway Express and TSC. Preceded in death by parents...
Mary Jo Cagley Hyder
Mar 6, 2014
Mary Jo Cagley Hyder, age 77, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on March 6, 2014. Preceded in death by husband William Albert Hyder; son Garry Wayne Hyder; mother Nellie Mae Cagley Horne; one brother and three sisters; son-in-law Thomas Haun. Survived by sons and daughters-in-law Terry and Diana Hyder, Rick and Judy Hyder; daughter Charlotte Haun;...
Stacey Renee Berry
Mar 5, 2014
Stacey Renee Berry- age 44 of Knoxville passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by grandparents, O.L. and Robbie Chambers; grandfather, Elmer Berry. Survived by mother, Kathy Miller and step-father, Wayne Miller; Father, Mike Berry and step-mother Brenda Berry. Sons, Charles David Berry and Damin Lee Truan; Grandmother, Lorene Berry. Sister, Lisa...
Irene Smith Fowler
Mar 5, 2014
Irene Smith Fowler, age 81, resident of Powell, passed peacefully into the arms of the angels during the early morning hours of March 5, 2014. Born April 16, 1932 in Knoxville, she was a resident of East Tennessee all of her life attending Central High School class of 1950. Irene was a member of Calvary Baptist Church Heiskell TN, and...
Mildred Elizabeth Parker
Mar 4, 2014
Parker, Mildred Elizabeth Clevenger, 86, of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at Beverly Park Place after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was preceded in death by her spouse Everette Parker and daughter Vickie Parker. She leaves to mourn her passing sons and wives Gary and Vivian Parker, Perry and Lydia...
Melanie Renee Norman
Mar 4, 2014
Melanie Renee Norman, age 44 of Knoxville, passed away March 4, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Ray and Mary Bonner. Survived by sons, Aaron Norman and Austin Norman; their grandparents, Vesta and W.A. Norman; sister, Beverly Knighten; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and special friend, Arthur Wardner. Funeral service 7:00 pm Friday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel with...
Ray D. Spiva
Mar 1, 2014
Ray D. Spiva, age 81, passed away March 1, 2014 at U. T. Medical Center. Retired from The United States Army in 1973 after 22 years of service, apartment maintenance supervisor for 20 years and drove the Boys and Girls Club bus in South Knoxville. Survivors, son, David Spiva and wife, Toni, daughters, Susan Myers, Vicki Byrd, Donna Holbert and...
Juanita M. Morelock
Mar 1, 2014
Juanita M. Morelock left this world to go sit down beside Jesus and rest a little while. Preceeded in death by parents, Dewey and Rosie Carr; Brothers, Mike, Eugene, and Robert Carr; Sisters, Goldie Ridings, Alberta Wilson and Patsy Carr. Faithful member of Anderson St. Church of God where she was choir leader, piano player, treasurer, and secretary for many...
John Dee Myers
Feb 28, 2014
John Dee Myers age 80 of Knoxville, passed away at home Friday February 28, 2014. Some of his last words were that he was ready to commend his spirit into the hands of his Heavenly Father if it be the Lord’s will. He was a hard working, kind man, devoted to God and his family. The love of his life,...
Carolyn Faye Mincey
Feb 27, 2014
Carolyn Lee Mincey, age 73, of Knoxville, passed away February 27, 2014 at Holston Health and Rehab. She was a member of North Knoxville Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband Rev. Joel F. Mincey, daughter Debra Mincey, and parents Carroll and Aileen Lee. Survivors include daughter Lee Ann Mincey and Phillip Chalmers of Northville, MI., and Jan...
Nita Buell Black
Feb 27, 2014
Buell-Black, Nita Ann, 76, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 27, 2014. Nita was born in Harlan, Kentucky, on May 26, 1937. She was a graduate of The University of Tennessee (B.A.) and Union College, Barbourville, Kentucky (M.S.). Nita was a veteran teacher in Knox County for 52 years serving at Pleasant Ridge Elementary (2...
James Gregory Rose
Feb 26, 2014
James Rose, age 52, passed away February 26, 2014. He was preceeded in death by, parents, Ernest and Juanita Rose. Survivors include wife, Julia Rose, children, Candace Darnell and husband Justin and Zachary Rose and wife Kate, grandchildren, Cadence and Silas Darnell, siblings, Royce Napier, Sharron Hill, Lonetta Williams, Paul Rose and Sabrina Davis, as well as numerous nieces and...
Michael Shayne Rucker
Feb 25, 2014
Michael Shayne Rucker, age 51, passed away at home February 25, 2014. He was retired from the United States Army. Preceded in death by mother, Fae Rucker; brother, Gary Rucker. Survived by wife, Tracey Rucker; daughters, Jaime Smith and husband Eric and Jessie Rucker; grandchildren, Zoe and Trevor; father, Guy Rucker and wife Judy; aunt, Betty Hamilton and husband Robert;...
Janice Ann Berry
Feb 25, 2014
Janice Ward Berry, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on February 25, 2014. She was a member of South Knoxville Worship Center and a graduate of Fulton High School class of 1978. She leaves behind her husband of 35 years, Ronald Berry. They had been together since kindergarten, sharing a lifelong love that shall last Always &...
Barbara Ann Williams
Feb 24, 2014
Barbara Ann Williams passed away at home on Feb. 24, 2014. Member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church. She was friendly and outgoing, loved life and people. Preceeded in death by Parents: Arthur and Clara Mae Fortner, Sister: Darlene Crowe. Survived by loving husband of 48 years, Charles Williams. Sons: Charlie Jr. (Melissa), Tony (Tammy), Roger (Tameshia) and Ray Williams. Daughter:...
Bradley Phelps
Feb 24, 2014
Phelps, Bradley – age 41 of Knoxville, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 24, 2014, at Park West Medical Center. He was an employee of Kroger’s. Brad was a gentle man with a kind and loving heart. His true joy in life was making others happy and lending a helping hand. Preceded in death by his father, Larry Phelps; grandparents,...
Annalee Ellis
Feb 23, 2014
Annalee Marine Lay Ellis, age 81, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2014, at home. She was born February 27, 1932 in Grainger County to Easton and Gracie Lay. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Albert Ray Ellis; beloved sister, Eula Evans; special nephew, Mickey Evans. Survived by her daughters, Darlene (Jeff), Joyce; brothers, Mark and Larry;...
Martha Ann Wolfenbarger
Feb 22, 2014
Martha Ann (Smith) Wolfenbarger, age 83 of Powell went to be with her Heavenly Father on February 22, 2014 at home with her loved ones by her side. Martha was a member of Norwood Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband Bobby Wolfenbarger, mother Cassie Smith and father Walter R. Smith and several brothers and sisters. Martha is...
