Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Charles H. Larue
Sep 23, 2013
Charles H. LaRue, age 73, of Knoxville, passed away, September 23, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Dr. Horace A. and Sally Irene LaRue and nephew Randall Charles LaRue. Survived by brother and sister in law, H.A. and Carla LaRue, nephew, Chris A. LaRue, great nieces, Megan and Emmy LaRue, great nephew, Jace LaRue, special cousin Archie and Marti LaRue...
Frances Mae Green
Sep 23, 2013
Frances Mae Green, age 79, of Knoxville, passed away on September 22, 2013. She was a member of Powell UMC. She was a long time employee of Palm Beach Company. Preceded in death by husband William Loy Green; parents Joseph Milligan and Cynthia Rhyne; sister Marian; brothers William and Joseph. Survived by son Rev. David W. Green; brother Thomas Milligan;...
Howard James "Shorty" Wilson
Sep 22, 2013
Howard James “Shorty” Wilson, Sr., age 66 of Knoxville met Jesus on September 22, 2013. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church Fountain City. He was the last living son of Everette & Edith Wilson who preceded him in death along with five brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his daughter and caretaker, Sheila (Don) Bradley, daughter...
Roy H. Dixon
Sep 22, 2013
Roy H. “Red” Dixon, age 84, took his Heavenly flight into the arms of Jesus, September 22, 2013, surrounded by his loving family and friends at home. He was a loving and caring man who was good to all. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Roy was a member of Sonlight Baptist Church and a proud veteran...
Vickey Marie Miller
Sep 20, 2013
Vickey Marie Miller, age 57, of Knoxville, passed away September 20, 2013 after a short illness. She worked at Thompson Boling Arena for nine years. She was preceded in death by father George Britt, Sr. and brother George Britt, Jr. (Buddy). Survivors include children David Turner (Jennifer) , Terry Miller, Jason Miller (Pat), and Kenny Miller (Tiffany), six grandchildren, mother...
Sandra Sue Meredith
Sep 19, 2013
Sandie Bunch Meredith, age 69, of Powell, went home to be with The Lord September 19, 2013. She was an active member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church for over 35 years. There she was a new member greeter/counselor, front desk volunteer, active in the Dr. Larry Wolfe Bible Study Group, and instrumental in locally establishing F.A.I.T.H., an evangelism process which...
Stephen Patrick Conner
Sep 19, 2013
Steve Conner, age 53, was called home to be with the Lord September 19, 2013. He was a member of Alice Bell Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father, “Papaw”, & friend. He was preceded in death by father Frank Conner, mother Marie “Granny” Hamilton and step-father Bud Hamilton. Survivors include wife Kaye Conner, children, Daniel & Natalie Conner...
Loyal D. Mathis
Sep 18, 2013
Loyal D. Mathis, age 89, of Knoxville, passed away, September 18, 2013, with her family by her side. She was a member of Bookwalter United Methodist Church. Loyal was talented gardener and cook and loved cooking for her family using all of the fresh vegetables. She is preceded in death by parents, Sam and Eva Davis, daughters, Patricia Zanco, Carol...
Paul Edward Trentham
Sep 17, 2013
Paul E. Trentham, age 68, of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on September 17, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents John & Christine Trentham, four brothers and two sisters. He is survived by daughter April Dawn Trentham, two granddaughters Amber and Lee Ann, brother Lynn, sisters Edna, Louise, Lois and Darlene, and several nieces...
Tex Mccoy Caudill
Sep 17, 2013
Tex Caudill, age 62, went to be with his Lord September 17, 2013. He was a member of Redemption Harvest Church.Preceeded by his parents Verlie &Naomi Caudill. Survived by; Sons: Tony, Josh, Jeremy Caudill & wife Danielle. Grandchildren: Anna & Emery Caudill. Sisters: Linda Yates, Carol & husband Bill Wilson, Betty & husband Joe Crawford.Funeral Service will be 8pm Thursday...
James L. Welch
Sep 17, 2013
James L. Welch, Sr., born September 20, 1938, received his heavenly wings on September 17, 2013. He was retired from Rohm-Haas after 38 years of service. Preceded in death by mother, Rozella Kirby; father, Elmer Brabston; half sister, Georgia Calhoon. Survived by wife, Joyce Key Welch; children, James L. Welch, Jr., Barbara (Ron) Wicks, Kelly Ogle; step children, Craig Hardin,...
Willard N. Albert
Sep 14, 2013
Willard Nathaniel Albert, age 91, of Knoxville, Tennessee, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 14, 2013. Mr. Albert retired as a well-respected attorney in the Fountain City area and practiced law in Knoxville for over 60 years. He lived a strong and active life, both as an attorney and counselor, and in the Fountain City community. He was...
Julianne Wilson Reese
Sep 13, 2013
Julianne M. (Wilson) Reese, age 72, went home to meet her Savior surrounded by loving family on September 13, 2013. Julie was a faithful servant and Sessions member of Crossroads Presbyterian Church. She was an avid golfer, seamstress, and an accomplished artist. She was a resident of Maynardville, TN for the past 13 years. She spent most of her life...
John "Craig" Crutchfield
Sep 13, 2013
JOHN “CRAIG” CRUTCHFIELD, Knoxville, TN, born 7/20/62, went home to be with his Lord and Savior 9/13/13, where he is free of his pain and suffering. Craig enjoyed his life fully with a wry sense of humor, his family, his VOLS, his dealers, golf, collection of collections, trivia, and all those who knew him will love him forever. Craig was...
Charles G. Mccloud
Sep 11, 2013
Charles “Charlie” G. McCloud, passed away September 11, 2013. Retired from Robertshaw after 40 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Lorene McCloud. Survived by loving wife of 24 years, Shirley Smith McCloud; daughters, Kelly (Brian) Miles, Kristi (Kelly) Burns; step daughters, Tina Walters, Kim (Rodney) Boles; grandchildren, Jeremy Walters, Hope Walters, Haley Ramsey, Katrina Collins, Austin...
Irene Mae Blair
Sep 10, 2013
Irene Mae Blair, 91, of Knoxville and formerly of Strawberry Plains, went to be with the Lord on September 10, 2013. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and former Sunday School teacher. She retired after 45 years from Standard Knitting Mills. She was preceeded in death by husband, Clifford “Rip” Blair; daughter, Carolyn Robinett; parents, Melvin and Leona...
Donna Kay Hill
Sep 10, 2013
Donna Kay Hill passed away September 10, 2013. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Eddie Hill and Dora Vess. Survivors, uncles and a host of cousins and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Hanna, Dr. Gray and Dr. Nichalous and staff for their love and care. Family and friends will meet 1:45 pm Friday...
Carolyn Sue Donahue
Sep 9, 2013
Carolyn “Sue” Donahue, age 64, entered Heaven’s gates on September 9, 2013. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend. She was a member of Park Lane Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by parents Bob and Edith Carnes and Edgar “Jr.” Dukes, grandparents Elick and Nellie Keisling, Edgar “Poppy” and Martha “Granny” Dukes, brother Ronald...
Mattie Petre Collins
Sep 9, 2013
Mattie Petre Collins, age 78, was called home to Heaven on September 9, 2013. She was a member of Graveston Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband Odra S. Collins, infant son Randall Collins, parents Edgar and Valley Petre, brothers William E. Petre and Herman Petre, sisters Helen Phillips, Hettie Acuff, Melissa McGinnis, and Lucille Phipps, and close...
Ashley Nicole Roop
Sep 9, 2013
Ashley “Roopy” Nicole Roop, age 20, of Corryton, passed away September 9, 2013. She attended Walled Lake School in Michigan. She is preceded in death by brother Jim Roop Jr. Survived by parents Colleen and Jim Roop, Sr. of Corryton and brother Daniel Roop of Pennsylvania. Service will be 3pm Sunday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. Family will receive...
