Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Cindy Bridgman Troutt
Jan 9, 2014
Cindy Elaine Bridgman Troutt, age 47, of Knoxville, passed away January 9, 2014. She was a member of North Shore Baptist Church. She was a very loving wife, mother and mamaw; she was a very outgoing woman and lived for her children. Preceded in death by parents, John and Betty Bridgman; sister, Jackie. Survived by loving husband of 32 years,...
Ruth Nadine Leeper
Jan 9, 2014
Ruth Nadine Leeper, age 90 of Knoxville, went to be with her family and Jesus January 9, 2014. Her whole life was dedicated to God and family. Preceded in death by husband, Patton Leeper. Survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Sherry and Bill Wright, Marsha and Larry Williams; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral service 7:00 pm Sunday at Mynatt Funeral...
Opal Irene Williams
Jan 8, 2014
Opal Irene (Lewis) Williams, age 85 of Powell, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. Founding member of Sunnyview Baptist Church where she lead singing for many years and taught Sunday School classes. Opal and Buddy sang with the Sunnyview Baptist Church Quartet (Robert and Edith Perry) for many years and later in a trio...
Mary Elizabeth Whitaker
Jan 7, 2014
Mary E. Whitaker, 89, Knoxville resident since 2000, was ushered into the presence of her Lord on Tuesday, January 7, 2014. A lifelong mother and homemaker, Mary cherished Christ Jesus, her family and her church. She was preceded in death by husband, James Woodford Whitaker, 3 children, Henry Eugene, David James, and Alan Jay Whitaker. Also preceding in death were...
Mary Lee Cameron Faddis
Jan 7, 2014
Mary Lee Faddis, age 88 of Eagle, Idaho and of Knoxville, went to Heaven Tuesday, January 7, 2014. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Earnest and Verna Camerson. Survived by husband of 66 years, Rev. Herman Faddis; sons, Charles Faddis, Darrell Faddis and wife Joann; daughter, Sandy Faddis Hall and husband Greg; 6...
Victoria Ann Griffin
Jan 7, 2014
Victoria Ann Griffin, age 64, went to be with the Lord , unexpectedly, on January 7, 2014. She was a saved Baptist woman. She worked at Tennova Physicians Regional Hospital. Preceded in death by parents, Queenie Lucille and John L. Browning; sisters, Emily Butcher, Nancy Carrion, and Martha Smith. Survived by loving husband of 44 years, Clifton Griffin; daughter, Lori...
Mary E. Sharp
Jan 6, 2014
Mary E. Sharp, of Sevierville Tennessee, went to be with Jesus on January 6, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude L. Sharp; daughter, Charlotte Sharp; son, Danny Sharp; parents, Tom & Nona Belle Morelock; and grandson, Paul Sharp. She is survived by her children, Leroy Jr. (Linda) Sharp of Sevierville, Larry (Marilyn) Sharp of Palmarea, Indiana,...
Helen Williams Johnson
Jan 5, 2014
Helen Williams Johnson, 86, died Sunday, January 5, 2014. She was born October 19, 1927, in Selma, Arkansas, to Horace Lee Williams and Ella Mae Dalton Williams. After losing their farm during the Great Depression, her family moved back to Tennessee when she was 7, locating to Hardin Valley. She attended Karns High School, where she was a class beauty,...
Ola Isabelle Mcginnis Robbins
Jan 5, 2014
Ola Isabelle McGinnis Robbins age 75, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Beverly Park Place Health & Rehab. She was a member of Sixth Avenue Baptist Church and was retired from Hillcrest North Nursing home. Preceded in death by husband Danny Robbins, parents Larkin and Vada McGinnis, sisters, Margaret Gibson, brothers, J.L, Ben,...
Pearl F. Hill
Jan 4, 2014
Pearl F. Hill, age 98, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2013. Member of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church where she also taught Sunday school. Preceded in death by husband Paul W. Hill, son Larry W. Hill, daughter Deborah Y. Hill, and parents and several brothers and sisters. Survived by grandchildren Lesa Reed and husband Tom, Kim Rhodes and husband Joe, great...
Marilyn June Rhoads
Jan 4, 2014
Marilyn June Rhoads, age 69, passed away January 4, 2014. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Otha and Maxie Ramsey; brother Leroy Ramsey. Survived by husband of 34 years, Harold David Rhoades; nieces and nephews Debbie Miller, Greg and Scott Ramsey, Jason Miller, Stephanie Chittum, Apryl Miller, and several other nieces and nephews;...
Cecil Claude Foster
Jan 2, 2014
Cecil Claude Foster, age 86, passed away at home in Heiskell January 2, 2014. He was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and retired from Avondale Farms. He was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict, a member of Valley Lodge # 383 of Andersonville, and the Scottish Rite of Knoxville. Preceded in death by twin daughters; parents, Arthur and...
June Oglesby Hurst
Jan 2, 2014
June Oglesby Hurst, age 82, of Knoxville, entered into the portals of Heaven January 2, 2014. Anyone who knew her, knew a caring, kind, compassionate, wonderful person. Her passing leaves a void in the world. She is now in the company of her beloved parents, Esther and Albert, sisters Ruth and Dorothy, brothers Howard, J.C., and Billy Joe. She leaves...
Ronald Lee Whaley
Jan 2, 2014
Ronald Lee Whaley, age 57 of Knoxville, passed away January 2, 2014. Preceded in death by father, Dewey Lee Whaley and brother, John Whaley. Survived by daughters, Brandie (Charles) Hudson and Samantha Whaley; grandchildren, Kymberlee Hudson, Bryson Whaley, Taylor Perry; brothers, Jerry (Teresa), James, and Marshall Whaley. Funeral service 8:00 pm Tuesday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel with Rev....
Joseph Clyde Williams
Jan 2, 2014
Joseph Clyde Williams, age 89, of Knoxville passed away Wednesday night peacefully. He was preceded in death by his father Rev. George Williams, mother Minnie Williams, brother Arthur Williams, son Ronnie Joe Williams and gradson Tracey Williams. He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Eula “Tootsie” Williams, son Lonnie Williams, daughters JoAnne Odum (Larry), Wanda Toppings, Deborah...
Teresa Gail Raby
Jan 2, 2014
Teresa Gail Corum Johnson Raby, age 55, passed away January 2, 2014. She was a member of New Beginnings Baptist Church. She was a strong, beautiful woman who WON the battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents Roberts Corum Sr. and Shirley Ann Jones, late husband C. Wayne Raby Jr., brothers Allen and Wayne Corum. Survivors...
Manfred Cecil Dodson
Jan 1, 2014
Manfred C. (Fred) Dodson - age 77, of Halls Crossroads passed away January 1, 2014 surrounded by loving family. He was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Fred retired from Western Union after 30 years of service and was the owner of Dodson Construction Co. Preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Adra Dodson; his brother Petro Dodson;...
Raymond Eugene Quinn
Jan 1, 2014
Ray Eugene Quinn, age 69, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully at his home on January 1, 2014. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. After graduation from Fulton High School, Ray worked for KUB as a lineman and troubleshooter until an accident while repairing lines forced him into early retirement. After recovering from the accident he...
Jimmy Ray Monroe
Jan 1, 2014
Jimmy Ray Monroe, age 77 of Clinton, passed away peacefully in his sleep and went to meet his Lord and Savior on January 1, 2014. Ray was an ordained minister and loved preaching God’s word at Westside Baptist Temple where he was Assistant Pastor. He was a veteran of the US Army and served at Scholfield Barracks in the Heavy...
Raymond Eugene Quinn
Jan 1, 2014
Ray Eugene Quinn, age 69, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully at his home on January 1, 2014. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. After graduation from Fulton High School, Ray worked for KUB as a lineman and troubleshooter until an accident while repairing lines forced him into early retirement. After recovering from the accident he...
