Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Oct 9, 2012

Joe “Mike” Knox, age 57, passed away on October 9, 2012 following a brave battle with cancer. He was a member of First Baptist Concord Church. He loved his motorcycle and is now riding on the clouds with Jesus. Preceded in death by father Bill Knox. Survived by wife Kathy Knox of 3 years; step-daughter Nicole McMillan; step-son Michael (Dawn)...

Oct 7, 2012

Mynatt Macklin, Jr., age 66, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday October 7, 2012. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by wife Elizabeth Ann Macklin, and parents William and Thelma Mae Macklin. Survivors include son Jeffery Scott Macklin as well as several brothers and sisters. A memorial service will be held Monday at Mynatt Funeral Home...

Oct 6, 2012

Betty H. Johnson, went to be with her lord on October 6, 2012 following a lengthy illness. Member of Mullins Chapel Baptist Church, Dandridge. She and her husband, Arlie fostered more than 30 children prior to her retirement in 1990. Preceded in death by her parents; Earnest and Claudia Holloway,Brothers; Bob and Clyde Holloway, Grand-daughters; Whittney Danae Roberts, foster grand-daughter;...

Oct 6, 2012

Wanda Faye Bales was known as many things to many people. She was a loved one, a friend, and someone special. To family and friends who knew her best, Wanda will be remembered as a very exceptional person.To not love her was to not know her.       She was born June 15, 1942, the daughter of Arthur Olan and Edna Celia...

Oct 6, 2012

Billy Ray Hodges, age 67, of Powell, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 6, 2012. Bill proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and was a Vietnam Veteran. He worked for The University of Tennessee for 34 years and retired as a computer systems manager for The College of Law and Law...

Oct 3, 2012

Edgar Raymond Ritter was known as many things to many people. He was a loved one, a friend, and someone special. To family and friends who knew him best, Edgar will be remembered as a very exceptional person.       He was born the son of Jim W. And Eva Ray Fink in Knoxville, Tennessee on March 24, 1943.      Edgar worked hard to...

Oct 1, 2012

Bill Bowman Brantley, age 80, of Knoxville, passed away, October 1, 2012. He was of the Baptist Faith. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and retired from Knox County Penal Farm. Preceded in death by wife Helen C. Brantley, second wife Barbara N. Baty, parents Lonnie and Rhoda Brantley. Survivors: daughter, Melissa Stooksbury, grandchildren, Brandon Stooksbury, Brad...

Oct 1, 2012

Robert A. Mink was known as many things to many people. He was a loved one, a friend, and someone special. To family and friends who knew him best, Bob will be remembered as a very exceptional person.       He was born October 31, 1927 in Knox County, Tennessee, the son of Robert & Frances Mink.      Bob was raised with three siblings....

Oct 1, 2012

Mabel Katherine Romines, age 100, passed away, October 1, 2012 at Beverly Park Place Healthcare. Mabel was a longtime member of Buffat Heights Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Albert Romines, parents, James Wallace and Flora Wallace Harmon, sister, Willie McDaniel and 10 half brothers and sisters. She is survived by sister, Frances Cleveland, several nieces and nephews. The...

Oct 1, 2012

Betty Lou Taylor, age 82, of Powell, went home to be with Jesus on October 1, 2012. She was a member of Dante Church of God where she served as secretary of the Ladies Sunday School Class for many years. She was a devoted woman of faith with much love in her heart for everyone. Former employee of Holston Manufacturing...

Sep 29, 2012

Maude DeMarcus, a true firecracker, age 93 of Halls passed Saturday at Physicians Regional. She was a member of Emory Valley Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband James D. DeMarcus and son Ronald E. DeMarcus. Survived by daughter in law, Mildred J. DeMarcus, grandchildren, Sandra Beecham and husband Chris, Chip DeMarcus and wife Susan, William Craig DeMarcus, Rhonda Grivjack...

Sep 28, 2012

Arthur Carroll Barnes was known as many things to many people. He was a loved one, a friend, and someone special. To family and friends who knew him best, Arthur will be remembered as a very exceptional person.       He was born the son of Robert and Barbara Barnes on September 7, 1930 in Cosby, Tennessee. He had three sisters, JoAnne,...

Sep 27, 2012

Raley, John H., age 66 of Maynardville, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 27, 2012. He was a lifetime member of Alder Springs Baptist Church. He retired from West Knox Utility District. Beloved father, grandfather, son and brother. Preceded in death by his father John H. Raley. Survived by mother Ruth Raley; daughter and son-in-law Melissa and Monty...

Sep 26, 2012

Sep 25, 2012

Lela (Marie) Butcher passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 following a brief illness. She was a member of Christus Victor Lutheran Church and loved the Lord with all her heart. She loved to travel and was an X-Ray Technician and Lab Technician at K-25 and worked at University of Tennessee Medical Center for a number of years. Preceded in...

Sep 19, 2012

Dunsmore, Ruth Edna Cupp, age 86 of Halls, met her Savior September 19, 2012 at her home. Born June 26, 1926 to the late James and Vandella Widner Cupp. Preceded in death by mother and father; sisters Ruby Langley, Lois Weaver, Hazel Weaver, Grace Russell; brothers Willard, John, Sochel, Arvil, Arthur and William Cupp. Survived by the love of her...

Sep 18, 2012

Miss Leona Joyce Roberts was known as many things to many people. She was a loved one, a friend, and someone special. To family and friends who knew her best, Leona will be remembered as a very exceptional person. She was the daughter of Rev. W. L. And Martha Roberts. Leona was raised with five siblings. She had one sister,...

Sep 15, 2012

Wayne M. Wyatt, age 81 of Knoxville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. Wayne was a member of and deacon at Clear Springs Baptist Church and was a retired teacher from Knox County Schools. He was born in Claiborne County, TN on May 3, 1931 to Hobert and Cora (Evans)...

Sep 14, 2012

Hurchel “Sarge” York, age 90, of Powell passed away Thursday September 13, 2012 at Ben Atchley State Veterans Home. Mr. York was a member of Mt. Herman Methodist Church in Powell. He was a veteran of WWII, having served in the United States Army. Mr. York was a member of the American Legion Post #2, Bright Hope Lodge, Masonic Temple...

Sep 13, 2012

Dake, Ralph Wayne Sr. – age 73, met his Savior face-to-face on Thursday, September 13, 2012. He was a beloved husband of 46 years, as well as a dedicated dad, papaw and uncle. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #376 and served in the Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was the owner of the former Oak...