Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Austin James Mcreynolds
Dec 14, 2013
PFC Austin James McReynolds, age 21, stationed at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, passed away unexpectedly 12-14-13. He was a 2011 graduate of Grace Christian Academy in Knoxville Tennessee, a 4 year letterman on the varsity football team &Captain. He loved to hike, camp, and enjoyed the lake. His first love was Jesus Christ, his Savior, his family and his country. He...
Betty Taylor Seymour
Dec 12, 2013
Betty Taylor Seymour went to be in the presence of the Lord December 12, 2013. Preceeded in death by parents: O.P. and Willie Taylor, sister: Deloris Deaver and brother: O.P. Taylor Jr. She was an active member of Ridgeview Baptist Church for 75 years and played piano there from the age of 12. She taught Sunday School, V.B.S., and was...
Liliana Alda Johnson
Dec 11, 2013
Liliana Alda Burroni Johnson, of Knoxville, affectionately known as “Nonna”, entered her heavenly home on December 11, 2013 at the age of 90, and she will be sadly missed by many who knew and loved her. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church. “Nonna” was born on May 4, 1923 in LaSpezia, Italy. She was preceded in death by...
Lawrence Madden
Dec 9, 2013
Lawrence Madden, age 78, passed away December 9, 2013. He was a member of Binghamtown Baptist Church in Middlesboro, Kentucky. He was the author of “Jesus: Who He Is, What He Offers, What He Asks”. He was a lifelong student and teacher of the Bible. He bowled in Monday Night Fellowship League for over 50 years. He is preceded in...
Doris Eloise Foland
Dec 9, 2013
Doris Eloise Foland- age 85 of Powell Passed away peacefully Monday evening at home. Retired from Palm Beach Company after 49 years of service. Preceded in death by daughter, Debbie Foland; sister, Wanda Allen; brother, Edward Lacy. Survived by children Pat Nelson, Bob and Greg Foland; 8 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; brother, Paul Lacy. Family and friends will meet 12:30...
Bettie Collier Mccormick
Dec 6, 2013
Bettie Collier McCormick age 88, of Maryville, formerly of Knoxville, went home to be with the lord December 6th, 2013. She was a member of Alice Bell Baptist church. Preceeded in death by; husband, Linzy McCormick, Daughter, Patricia Ann Baker, Parents, James David & Florence Collier, seven brothers and sisters, and great grandson Jennings Brian Payne the 2nd. Survived by;...
Janice Mynatt Smart
Dec 4, 2013
Smart, Janice Mynatt, age 67 of Powell, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at home. She was a member of Union Baptist Church and retired from Alpha Industries. Janice enjoyed gardening, spending time with her family and will be remembered for her gentle, caring spirit. She was preceded in death by her husband, soul mate,...
Trula Mae Berry
Dec 4, 2013
Berry, Trula M. Wolfenbarger, age 93, of Halls, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2013. She was the oldest member of Halls Primitive Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Elder Everett Berry; parents, James and Mary Wolfenbarger; brothers, Robert and Paul Wolfenbarger; sisters, Verdie Wright and Reba Brock. Survived by son, Elder William Berry and wife, Lola; daughter, Helen Branson...
Dorothy Elliott Hutchison
Dec 4, 2013
Dorothy Elliott Hutchison, age 93 of Halls, passed away December 4, 2013. She was a member of Texas Valley Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Taft Hutchison; parents, Jess and Myrtle Elliott; sister, Anna Elliott of Well Springs; brother, Eskel Elliott of Lebanon, TN. Survived by nephews, Charles Elliott of Lebanon, TN and Taft Hutchison; niece, Carol Dodson and...
Annita Louise Hall
Dec 4, 2013
Annita Louise (Hicks) Hall, age 74 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Tennova Residential Hospice. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Rev. George and Vada Hicks. Survived by husband, Edward Hall; sister and brother-in-law, Sandra and Rick Sparks; niece and caregiver, Sandy Spangler; and a...
Jamie K. Long
Dec 2, 2013
Jamie K. Long, age 47, departed this life Monday, December 2, 2013. She fought a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. She was and still is an inspiration to all who knew her. She will be greatly missed by everyone. Jamie is proceeded in death by her father, James Ellis and grandmother, Gladys Breeden. She is survived by her...
Edna Mae Hunley
Dec 1, 2013
Edna M. Hunley, age 75 of Halls, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2013. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She worked for Levi Strauss for 20 years. Preceded in death by her husband, William L. Hunley, father, Lonnie Vanbebber, Sr.,; mother, Myrtel Vanbebber; brothers, Troy, Lonnie, Jr., and sisters, Virginia, and Emily. Survived by children, Jerry Burkhart,...
Barbara Faye Mallicoat
Dec 1, 2013
Barbara Faye Mallicoat (Mamaw), of Knoxville, passed away December 1, 2013. She was born on July 2, 1935 and raised on Boone Street. She was a loving wife and mother and loved by all who knew her. Preceded in death by husband, Ralph Edward Mallicoat, Sr. She leaves behind to mourn, children, Ralph Edward Mallicoat, Jr. and wife Veronica, Gayle...
O.D. Hatmaker
Nov 29, 2013
O.D. Hatmaker- age 81 of Knoxville passed away peacefully at his home Friday 11-29-2013. He was a United States Navy Veteran and served during Korean War and a retired employee at X-10 with 30 years service. He was a member of Third Creek Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Loyal and Ina Hatmaker; brothers, Charles and Gilmer Hatmaker; daughter,...
Geneva Raley Lay
Nov 28, 2013
Lay, Geneva Raley- age 90 of Maynardville passed away November 28, 2013 at Tennova Residential Hospice in Halls. Geneva was a long time member of Hubbs Grove Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Deana and Harley Raley Sr.; daughter, Mary Katherine Lay; brother, Raymond Lewis Raley; sisters, Evelyn and Dorothy Raley. Survived by sons, Larry (Brenda) and E.J. (Cathy)...
Troy Franklin Cheek
Nov 27, 2013
Troy Franklin Cheek Jr. age 65 of Knoxville answered his heavenly fathers call Wednesday November 27, 2013. Troy leaves to cherish his loving memory his Wife of 44 years Pat; Mother, Lena Hickman; Daughters, Angela (Jeff) Cheek, Rhonda (David) Donovan, and Rose Coppock; Grandchildren, Toni (Doug) Bryant, Cody (Ashley) Sharp, David Donovan III, Emily McGimsey, Jake Donovan, Tiffany, Michael, and...
Opal S. Christian
Nov 27, 2013
Opal S. Christian age 82 of Knoxville passed November 27, 2013. Preceded in death by, husband, James C. Christian, parents, Roscoe and Pearlie Shipley, 2 brothers and 5 sisters. Survivors, daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Bill Mellon and Karen and Jim Rice, daughter, Lisa Christian, 9 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren, 3 sisters. Family and friends...
David Ray Evans
Nov 26, 2013
David Ray Evans, age 61, of Knoxville passed away November 26, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father Ray Evans, mother Georgia Beck, brothers Bennie Wayne Evans, Robert Nicholas Evans and sister Dale Kinser. He is survived by his children Stacie Fleming, Tim (Amy) Evans, Tony (Amber) Evans, Chris Evans and their mother Mary Evans, grandchildren Cody, Taylor,...
Billy Joe Price
Nov 26, 2013
Billy Joe Price age 80 of Knoxville lost his battle with cancer late Tuesday night. Preceded in death by, beloved wife of 50+ years, Donna; parents, James and Thelma Price; sister, Charlotte Hays. Survivors, daughters, Kim Lee and Tammy Upton; sons, Barry and Tony Price; sisters, Betty Stewart of Indiana, Phyllis McCarter and Pam Brown of Knoxville; brothers, Jack Price...
