Robin Michelle Light, age 52, passed away January 12, 2018. She was very outgoing and loved people, especially her daughter and grandson. Preceded in death by father Ronald Light; grandparents Earl and June Cheek, Charlie and Marie Yarber; special uncle Robert Bean; and step mother Jenni Light.
Alice Marie Gose White, age 79 of Knoxville, passed away Friday January 12, 2018 at North Haven Healthcare Center. She was a member of Beaumont Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents Reo and Pearl Gose. Survived by children Judith Ann, Tommy Ray, and Cynthia Ann; grandchildren Alison, Carey, Bobby, and Courtney and husband Brandon; 4 great-grandchildren; brothers Jim, David and Roy Gose; several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends 5:30-7:00p.m. Sunday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel with service to follow at 7:00p.m. Rev. Roy Gose officiating.
Jeffery Lynn Berry, born December 3, 1953 to Pat (Ramey) and Harley Berry in Knoxville, TN, passed peacefully away after a long battle with kidney disease on Friday, January 12, 2018. Jeff was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene (Ellis) Berry, brother Jay Daniels, Mother and Father, Grandparents Eunice and William C. Ramey, Aunts Betty Dowden, Joyce Wells, and Billie Bedwell, Uncles Glenn Wells and Robert Bedwell. Jeff was a graduate of Halls High School class of 1972. Soon after graduation he enlisted with the U.S. Air Force and served his country for four years.
Amanda (Bennett) Eden, age 44 of Knoxville, passed away January 12, 2018. She was a loving mother to her daughter Summer Rose Eden. Preceded in death by daughter Christina Eden, mother Melissa Doyle and grandmother Doris Eileen Shultz. Survived by daughter Summer Rose Eden; father Eddie Bennett; brother Andrew Newman; partner Wayne Julian; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family will receive friends Tuesday 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m. Tuesday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel. Family and friends will meet 12:45p.m. Wednesday at Greenwood Cemetery for 1:00p.m.
Eugene “Bill” Roberts, age 74 of Knoxville, passed away January 13, 2018. He was a member of Old Pleasant Gap Baptist Church, as well as, an Army and Navy veteran. Bill was a loving husband and a wonderful father and papaw to many. Preceded in death by parents Alberta and William Roberts; 5 brothers; son-in-law Larry F. Roberts Jr.
Jewell Rader Newman, age 89 of Halls, passed away January 12, 2018 at home surrounded in love by her grandsons. She was a member of Halls Christian Church and a devout follower of her Christian faith. Preceded in death by husbands Johnnie Earl Rader and Frank Newman and son Michael Rader. Survived by grandsons John Rader (Joe) and Lucas Rader (Leah), and daughter-in-law Sheryl Rader. Special thanks to Karen Graham for her loving care, as well as, Rachel and Tessa with Amedysis Hospice. A private service was held for the family. Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Debra Sue McMahan, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away Friday January 12, 2018 at home. She was of the Baptist Faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, Nell & Monroe Bull, daughter Susan Lenn McMahan and brother James Earls. She is survived by her husband, James McMahan, daughter Heather McMahan, Granddaughter Abigail Inman, Sisters Betsy Lonas & Joan Varner and Brothers Marlin Bull & George Earls and several special nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Daniel Inman. The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 14th, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Dolores Cameron, of Strawberry Plains, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, January 11th, 2018 at Physicians Regional. She retired from Furrow Auction Co. She is survived by husband of 69 years, Leland (Curly) Cameron, son, Steve Cameron, wife Ginny, grandchildren, Corey and Shane Cameron, and great grandchildren, Seth, Haley, Madison, and Brooklyn. The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 14th, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City Chapel. Family and friends will meet at 1:45 p.m. for an 2:00 p.m.
Everett Orain Clark (Poppy), of Knoxville, who was born July 21, 1945, passed away January 9, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank & Katherine Clark and grandparents, Melvin & Maude Davis. He is survived by his wife, Patsy. He also leaves his children, Frank Clark and Renee, Dewayna & Michael Metcalf, Erik Clark and Jennifer, Darin Clark, Debra Lakin and Kenny, and Margaret & Michael Davis.
Jessie Ruth (Ferguson) Wood age 91 of Luttrell, TN passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving children after a lengthy illness. She was the only child of Harmon and Ada (Underwood) Ferguson. She was preceded in death by her Husband: Rev. JB Wood, long-time member of New Friendship Baptist Church. Jessie Ruth was the pianist for 30 plus years.
Reba (Lambdin) Cole age 84 of Maynardville went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Reba lived a long and healthy life. She often would be found walking her beloved dogs or working in her beautiful flower garden. She always had a green thumb and saw beauty in all things. She was preceded in death by her Parents: John and Blanchie Lambdin of Sharps Chapel, TN, her Loving Husband: H.V. Cole of Canton, OH, Brothers: Roy Lambdin, Lawrence Lambdin, Troy Lambdin and Sherman Lambdin.
Mrs. Angela Lucille Parrott of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Monday, January 8th, 2018 at the age of 64.
Angela was born to parents James and Edna Dixon on June 12th, 1953 in Oakland CA. She grew up one of five children in a loving family.
Angela married Jeff Parrott in 2003. Angela worked in management until her retirement in 2016. She remained active in her life by watching her oldest great grandchild until her passing
Trula Mae Tudor Harrison Ogle, age 91, of Andersonville, went to be with the Lord on January 9, 2018. She was a member of Byrams Fork Missionary Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lex & Martha Tudor; son, Steve Harrison; 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Trula is survived by sister, Marjorie Fraker and husband Carl, Mary Lynn Champion of Clinton; brother, Hobert Tudor of Clinton; sisters-in-law, Fontella Tudor and Ruby Tudor Sproles; daughter-in-law, Debbie Harrison; granddaughter, Laura Surrette; several nieces and nephews.
Minnie B. (Canada) Idol age 73 of Knoxville was born October 19, 1944 and passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her Parents: John William and Mamilee Canada, Brothers: Clarence and Dave Canada and her Sister: Johnny Mae Baker.
She is survived by her Husband: Dewey Idol, Daughters: Paula Idol, Sherry Liford and Husband J.C., Brothers: Terry Canada, Bill Canada, Kenneth Canada, Sisters: Juanita Chamberland, Marie Wallace, Joann Deford and Diane Bunch. Several nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.
Jimmy D. Hamock – age 56 of Heiskell, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 7, 2018. He was a member of Walnut Grove Church. Jimmy was employed at Walmart in Clinton.
James E. Grubb-age 73 of Luttrell went home to be with the Lord Saturday evening, January 6, 2018 at Physicians Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Earl and Nancey Grubb; brother-in-law, Doug Kitts; sisters-in-law, Marla Grubb, Molly Grubb and Loretta Grubb.
Peggy Parks Hughes, of Knoxville, passed away January 8, 2018. She was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church since 1955. Preceded in death by husband Billy S. Hughes; parents Floyd and Joyce Parks; son William Allen Hughes; sisters Yvonne Burch and Carolyn Meredieth. Survived by son Stephen R. Hughes and wife Debra; grandchildren Rebecca K. Hughes and David R. Hughes and wife Kaci; grandson Hayden J. Hughes; sister Kay P. Cooper; niece and nephews; special friends Raquel Hughes and Janet Parkinson. Family will receive friends Thursday 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m.
Carol Chappell, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Sunday, January 7th, 2018. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 10th, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City Chapel. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 a.m. for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service on Thursday, January 11th, 2017 at Greenwood Cemetery. Please leave online condolences at www.mynattfh.com. Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City Chapel, 2829 Rennoc Road, Knoxville, TN 37918. 865-688-2331
Ammie Wilma Lynch age 89 of Sharps Chapel departed this life January 8, 2018 at the Claiborne Medical Center. She was a member of Taylors Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her Parents: Virgie (Base) and Patrick Lay, Husband: Carson Lynch, Daughter: Elisabeth Monroe, Grandchildren: Tony Kennedy and April Brummitt, Great Grandson: Johnathan Brummitt, Brothers: Elvin Lay, Ralph Lay, Polie (June) Lay and Andrew Lay. She is survived by her Daughter: Gail Rush, Sons: Jack and Gregory Lynch, Sisters: Vontella (Dale) Cole and Dula Hamilton.
Mary Frances Wallace, age 92, born March 22, 1925, passed away January 6, 2018 at her home in Corryton. She was a member of Faith Freewill Baptist Church. Mary retired from St. Mary’s Hospital after 27 years of dedicated service. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Vestal Joe Gass; second husband, Fred Wallace; son, Jimmy Gass; parents, Albert & Ula Anderson; sisters, Helen and Betty; brother, Howard.