Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
James Hayes
May 4, 2013
James Hayes Jr. - age 55, of Knoxville, passed away May 3, 2013. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by parents, James Sr. and Annie Edith Hayes; sister, Viola Carter; brother, Billy Ray Hayes. Survived by wife, Lisa Hayes; son, James Hayes III; daughter, Becky Hayes; several grandchildren; sisters, Judy Cooper, Polly Mantooth and Virginia Williams; brothers,...
Linda Sue Mcmasters
May 3, 2013
Linda Sue Sharp McMasters, age 60, of Knoxville passed away May 5, 2013 at home. She attended Freedom Worship Center. Survived by husband Allen McMasters, children, Ronnie Jones Jr., Jennifer Jones, Nicholas Jones, Shelly Crandall, Billy Gass, Johnny Jones, Ronnie Jones Sr., Patty Bagwell, and Scotty McMasters, 15 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, sisters, Debra Tipton, Carol McVey, Tonja Peel, Robin Stallings,...
John Davis
May 2, 2013
John Davis, age 78 of Knoxville, took the checkered flag of life as he crossed the finish line into heaven for his final victory on May 2, 2013. He was a member of Dante Baptist Church. Retired from Rohm Haas after 32 years of service. He was a life long racing enthusiast. Preceded in death by his parents, two brothers,...
Harold Gene Lyninger
May 2, 2013
Harold Lyninger, age 82 of Sharps Chapel, passed away May 2, 2013. He was retired from Alcoa Aluminum. He was an avid fisherman and loved to make jelly and published his own cookbook. He was an extended “papaw” to many in the community. Preceded in death by son, Stephen Lyninger; sister, Dorris Hood. Survived by son, Larry Lyninger of Ashland,...
Nelliv Wilson Courtney
May 2, 2013
Nelliv Wilson Courtney, age 91, of Corryton, went Home to be with her Lord, Thursday, May 2, 2013 at NHC Holston. Long-time resident of Inskip, Mrs. Courtney was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church, then Pratt Road Baptist Church, where she enjoyed attending Sunday School. She owned and operated Nell's Beauty Shop for many years. Preceded in death by parents...
Donna Sue Latham
Apr 29, 2013
Donna Sue Latham, age 62 of Knoxville, passed away April 29, 2013. Preceded in death by husband, Kyle “Stink” Latham; parents, William Henderson and Bertha Smith; brother, John Henderson; sister, Carol Gideon; son-in-law, Steve Wolfenbarger. Survived by children, Teresa Gail Wyatt, Bennie Gordon Boles, Jayme Veronica Wolfenbarger, Freddie Walter Latham; 14 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Welch, Sharon Tucker, Jean...
Raymond Lloyd Henry
Apr 29, 2013
Rev. Raymond Lloyd Henry, age 85, of Corryton, began eternity with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ April 29, 2013. He was a minister for 56 years, pastoring six area churches. He was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church and a member of Corryton Masonic Lodge and a 32nd Degree Mason with Knoxville Scottish Rite. He was a wonderful...
Melvin W. Noe
Apr 29, 2013
Melvin W. Noe, age 83, of Powell, went to be with the Lord, April 29, 2013. He served in the U.S. Army. Preceded in death by parents, Hugh and Essie Noe, sisters, Helen Presley, Mattie Tilley, and Kathleen Rymer, brothers, Ralph, Edgar, Eugene, Paul, Carl, and Kenneth Noe. Survived by loving and devoted wife, of 56 years, Margaret Brown Noe,...
James Alton Farris
Apr 29, 2013
James (Jimmy) Farris, born November 26th 1935, went peacefully to be with the Lord April 29th. He was a member of Oakwood United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by parents, Lucille & Alton Farris. He leaves behind his wife, Martha; daughter, Teresa Farris; sisters, Alicia Higgins and Jane Loftis Payne. He was deeply loved by all his nieces...
Glen Dale Cole
Apr 28, 2013
Glen Dale Cole, age 30, of Knoxville passed away April 28, 2013. Member of Hoitt Ave. Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father, Gary Wayne Cole, grandparents, John and Beulah Cole, and grandfather, Rev. Glendle Phillips. Survived by mother and stepfather, Gina and Johnny Collins, brother, John Cole, sisters, Falisha and Lakisha Barranger, fiancé, Stephanie Briant, grandmother, Ruby Phillips, and...
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...
