Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Michael Wayne Loy
Apr 24, 2013
Michael Wayne Loy, age 59 of Knoxville, went to be with his heavenly Father on April 24, 2013. Survived by wife of 32 years, Rosa Lee Moore Loy; daughters and sons-in-law, Andrea and Anthony Davis and Amber and Brad Monroe; grandchildren, Raelyn Davis and Haylee and Conner Monroe; mother, Pauline Rolen; brother Elmer Loy and wife Carol, sister, Jane Ezell...
Robert Lynn Irwin
Apr 24, 2013
Bob was born on July 9th, 1930 to Robert Lee and Ola Gilder Irwin in his childhood home on Shipman Place in Knoxville, TN. He has an older brother, Russell Walker Irwin and an older sister, Betty Lee Irwin. He had another sister Willi Katherine Irwin who died as an infant. My father often told stories of how my grandparents...
G.B. Russell
Apr 23, 2013
G. B. Russell, age 75 of Knoxville, passed away at home April 23, 2013. Devoted husband of 54 years and loving father, and papaw. Veteran of the United States Air Force. Preceded in death by parents, Lee and Leona Russell; sisters, Edna Cupp, Creetie Tinnel, Helen Russell; grandson, Brandon Kaleb Russell. Survived by wife, Mattie Chesney Russell; daughter, Vickie Wyrick;...
Barbara Ann Cockrum
Apr 23, 2013
Barbara Ann Judge Cockrum, age 82, passed over to her Heavenly Home April 23, 2013. She was born in Franklin County, TN April 9, 1931. She was preceded in death by husband Rev. Dudley Cockrum, daughter Sandra Tidwell and son David Cockrum. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law Dan and Ginger Cockrum, grandchildren Farah Tidwell Miles (Ben), Alice Cockrum, Brandon Tidwell,...
Harold "Gene" Harrington
Apr 22, 2013
Harold “Gene” Harrington, age 83, of Knoxville, passed away April 22, 2013 at home. Member of Fountain City United Methodist Church and Christian Fellowship Sunday School Class. He worked 41 years for Standard Knitting Mills, and after leaving there he and his wife started Halls Apparel. Preceded in death by parents, Ross and Mabel Harrington; brother, Henry Harrington. Survived by...
Erin Elice Kuykendall
Apr 20, 2013
Erin Elice Kuykendall, age 11 of Andersonville, TN went to be with the Lord after a long courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by mother, Lucille Rutherford of Andersonville; sister, Emily Fox of Knoxville; grandparents, Kyle and Edna Rutherford of Andersonville; special aunts, Tammy Ogle and Debbie Butturini; uncle, Jeff Rutherford; and cousins. Special thanks to Dr. Spiller, Childrens...
Charles Baker Mclemore
Apr 19, 2013
Charles Baker McLemore, age 71 of Knoxville passed away on April 19, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents William & Annie McLemore, brothers Leon, Wayne, Jack and Luther McLemore and sister Viola Passmore. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Ethel Louise “Jo” McLemore, sons Charles Kevin McLemore, Christopher Shawn McLemore and wife Brandy, and...
Rosella Jones Mynatt
Apr 18, 2013
Mynatt, Rosella Jones, age 92, went to be with our heavenly Father April 18, 2013. She was a very loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her family was very dear to her heart. She was a kind and giving person to all who knew her. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. She worked at Standard Knitting Mills, then...
Charles Otis Hunter
Apr 18, 2013
Charles O. Hunter, age 74 of Powell passed away April 18, 2013 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by parents, Otis Thomas Hunter and Opal Ethel (Messamore) Hunter. Survivors include wife, Lela Hunter; sons, Charles “Chuck” Hunter, Kenneth “Danny” Hunter, Darryl Hunter and wife Desiree, Jeffrey Hunter and wife Rose; daughters, Pamela Russell and husband...
Larry Wayne Knott
Apr 17, 2013
Larry Wayne Knott, age 71 of Knoxville, departed this life April 17, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family, wife Pat, daughter Angie, son Jeff, joined by Jeff’s wife Cindy, granddaughter Gracie, grandson Sam, and faithful companion Rosie. Larry was retired from TVA and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation after many years of faithful service. Larry was...
Michael Edward Mcgill
Apr 17, 2013
Michael Edward McGill, born on August 4, 1958 went to be with the Lord on April 17, 2013. He was preceded in death by parents J.C. & Majorie McGill and brothers Jeffrey and Stephen McGill. Survivors include daughter Shannon Overton, sons Jonathan McGill and Trevor McGill, sisters Kay (Kerry) Beard, Cynthia (Gary) Pack, Angela Smith and Amy (Carl) Goforth, and...
Cheryl Ann O'Baugh
Apr 14, 2013
Cheryl Ann (Appling) O’Baugh, age 55, went to be with the Lord Sunday April 14, 2013. She was a faithful member of New Fellowship Baptist Church. She was known as “Little Mamaw” to all her grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law Melissa (Missy) and Shannon Stone, son Dennis (Bubba) O’Baugh Jr., parents George and Shirley Appling, brother...
Ralph Lynn Leopper
Apr 14, 2013
Ralph “Lynn” Leopper, age 74, of Knoxville, passed away April 14, 2013. He was of the Baptist Faith. Lynn retired as General Sales Manager for WBIR after 37 years of service. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, touching and helping many people throughout his life. Preceded in death by parents, Dutch and Bertie Leopper; brothers, Charles, Gary...
Geraldine Dawson
Apr 10, 2013
Geraldine Weaver Dawson, age 76, passed away, Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at Summit View Nursing Home of Lake City. She was a member of Highland View Baptist Church in Knoxville. She is preceded in death by parents, Paul and Stella Elizabeth Turner Weaver, sisters, Carrie Sweet, Myrtle Dawson and Pearl Davis; brothers, Lonas, Bill, Bennett and Earl Weaver. Survived by...
Verna Jean Covington
Apr 9, 2013
Verna Jean Poe Covington, age 90, of Knoxville passed away April 9, 2013 at home. She was a member of Third Creek Baptist Church and was an outstanding Christian woman. She was preceded in death by husband, Clair Jacob Covington. Survivors include children Clair Rebecca Parkinson, Robert Leland Covington, Verna Jakwanna Miller, Susan Isabelle Collette, Karren (Steven) Welborn, and Melissa...
William M. Pierce
Apr 9, 2013
William M. Pierce, age 81 of Knoxville, passed away April 9, 2013. He was a retired Journeyman Electrician of IBEW #760. He was a member of Hansard’s Chapel Methodist Church. He was a Veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary for 20 years. Survived by wife of 58 years, Juanita Pierce; children and spouses...
Allington Paul Wishart
Apr 8, 2013
Allington Paul Wishart, Jr., died April 8, 2013. Al was born in Knoxville, TN on 07 January 1946. He spent his childhood in Martin, TN and Texas. After returning to Knoxville, he graduated from Holston High School in 1964 and the University of Tennessee in 1969. After college Al served seven years as a Lieutenant/Captain in the U.S. Army Transportation...
Mary Grace Mcconkey
Apr 5, 2013
Mary Grace Alley McConkey, age 76 of Halls, went to be with the Lord on April 5, 2013. She was born in Norris, Tennessee, a lifelong resident of Halls and a charter member of Christ United Methodist Church. Retired from SunTrust Bank. Mary enjoyed a large extended family in the Halls community and was a very good friend to all...
Effie Golden
Apr 4, 2013
Effie Golden, age 86 of Kokomo, Indiana, formerly of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013. She was of the Baptist faith, member of the Eastern Star, and Halls High School graduate. Formerly employed with Walgreens and Standard Knitting Mills in Knoxville and Delco Electronics in Indiana. Preceded in death by parents, John Ross and Margaret Belle Mynatt; grandparents, Pryor...
Charles Lafayette Stevenson
Apr 4, 2013
Charles (Charlie) Stevenson, age 75, of Corryton, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013, after a long illness. Member of Carter Road Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents John and Lillie Stevenson, and son, Jackie Stevenson. Survivors include wife Margaret, daughters, Darlene Hawkins and husband Butch, Teresa Stevenson and fiancé Butch Arrowood, sons, Gene Stevenson and wife, Kim, Bo Keck...
