David Wayne Newton, age 51 of Knoxville, passed away suddenly on July 31, 2018. He was a past member of Dutch Valley Baptist Church. He did concrete work for many years. A longtime usher at U.T. Athletic Events. He never met a stranger and would always help anybody. Preceded in death by grandparents John and Melba Edwards and Murphy and Sarada Newton, as well as, several aunts and uncles.
Charolette L. Capshaw “Nona” – 69 of Heiskell, passed away August 1, 2018, peacefully at home with family by her side. She was a faithful wife of 48 years to Jesse C. Capshaw, who preceded her in death. She was a loving mother and grandmother.
Wanda Sue Hill, 78, returned to the arms of her Lord on August 1, 2018 after a valiant battle with illness. Her loving care for her family and friends was a testimony to the love of God in her life and ultimately gave her peace. A long-time homemaker, Wanda was best known for the way she loved her family and friends. She was an “adopted mom” of her children’s friends and the many young people who knew her through her involvement in the youth ministry of West Haven Baptist Church and YOKE Youth Ministry of Knoxville.
Merry Sue Hipsher, age 86, of Halls Crossroads, passed away from this life to be with the Lord on July 31, 2018. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She worked at Ft. Sanders Hospital as a L.P.N. for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Hipsher; daughter, Donna Warden; son, Jeff Hipsher; parents, Curtis and Ella Marie Steele; sister, Willa Dean Clark; brothers, Jim and David Steele.
Carl William Massengill, age 52, of Andersonville went to his forever home on July 28, 2018. He was a good soul who never met a stranger and was always eager to lend a helping hand. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and was a proud gardener. His most precious enjoyment was spending time with his daughter. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Beulah (Wamack) Massengill; and brothers, Charlie Massengill and Rusty Massengill. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Massengill; sisters, Teresa Sutherland, Charlene Crawford and Rosa Thomas.
William “Bill” Lunsford, age 78, of Knoxville, was called home peacefully on July 30, 2018. He is preceded in death by wife Gwen Lunsford, son Bobby Lunsford, and parents. He is survived by sons Doug (Tisha) Lunsford and Billy Lunsford, grandchildren; Danielle Davis, Kendall Lunsford, Logan Lunsford, and Robert Lunsford; and five great grandchildren. Family will receive friends on Friday, August 3, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Mynatt Funeral Home to cover funeral expenses.
James E. Grubb, Jr. (Goob)-age 55 of Maynardville passed away on his birthday, July 29, 2018 at the home of Glinda (Granny) and Frank Justus after a battle with cancer. He was a member of Beulah Baptist Church and an employee of Knox Rail Salvage for several years. Preceded in death by special grandparents, Earl and Nancey Grubb; father, James E. Grubb.
Survivors include brother, Jeffery Grubb; step-mother, Susan Grubb; uncle, Arthur, Leonard and Wayne; aunts, Betty, Glinda and Teresa.
Charles Albert McKee, age 82, of Knoxville passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on July 24, 2018. Charles was of the Baptist faith, a veteran of the U.S. Army and also a retired building contractor after many years.
Dale (Red) Grizzell-age 82 of Knoxville passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at his home after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was of the Baptist faith. Dale served honorably in the United States Army August, 1953 to August, 1959. Following his active military service, Dale worked for Rohm and Haas Company in industrial maintenance until he retired in 1996. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 21 years, Margaret (Margie) Browning Grizzell; parents, Andrew and Ora Grizzell; brother, Andrew Grizzell.
Dustin Andrew Muncey-age 21 of Maynardville passed away suddenly Thursday, July 19, 2018 in New Carlisle, Ohio. He loved church and was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by father, Craig Muncey; grandmother, Evelyn Hicks; grandfather, James Baltimore.
Lois Lee Pursiful of Maynardville was called home on Sunday July 22, 2018, with her girls by her side at Shannondale Healthcare Center. She was a member of Miller’s Chapel United Methodist Church and loved the Lord with all her might and had a heart of gold. She loved her daughters, her grand and great grandchildren so very much. Proceeded in death by parents, Alonzo and Mandy Roark, several siblings, granddaughter, Domanique, and sweet friend, Brenda Pursiful.
Mattie L. Masingo-age 86 of Sharps Chapel passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Sillus Masingo; grandson, Thomas Harrell; parents, James and Nancy Elizabeth Ray; seven brothers and sisters, George Ray, Margaret Hall, Wonnie Ray, James Ray, Harvey Ray, Lewis Ray and Mossie Mills.
James "Sonny" Mynatt, Sr., of Halls Crossroads, passed away Sunday, July 22 at Holston Health and Rehab Center. He retired from TVA, was a member of IBEW Local 760, Bright Hope Lodge 557, a Shriner, and member of Union Baptist Church. He spent most of his life in Hall's but lived several years on his farm in Hogskin Valley in Union County. He farmed, raised cattle and made many lifelong friends. He loved playing country music and spent many of his younger years with different bands or just sitting by the fire picking with his friends, Wheatie Stout, Chubby Beeler and J.P. Ridenour.
Mildred B. “Bee, Morning Star” Gideon – age 76 of Andersonville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 21, 2018. She was of the Baptist faith. Many of her friends knew her as “Morning Star” or “Bee”. She enjoyed sitting and making her jewelry.
Gladys Louise Reeser – age 74 of Maynardville, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, July 20, 2018. She was of the Baptist faith. Gladys was a multi-talented person and a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister.
Euawana G. Wolfenbarger, of (Halls) Knoxville, TN, passed away on July 18, 2018, at the age of 75. She was preceded in death by husband Henry L. Wolfenbarger, son Richard Shane Wolfenbarger, mother Grace Gann, and in-laws. She is survived by son Gary A. Wolfenbarger of Knoxville, TN, daughter Susan A. Carter and husband John Carter of Pensacola, FL, brothers Raymond and Anthony Gann, sisters Linda Tatum, Glenda Warren, and Bobbie Jo Cawood,4 grandsons, several nieces and nephews, and was known as “Mamaw” to many others.
Jacob Lee Foust, Sr.-age 62 of Maynardville passed away Friday, July 20, 2018 at his home. He was a member of Grace Full Gospel Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Leonard W. and Agnes Foust; brothers, Wilford Frank and Norman Foust; sister, Anna Jane Foust, mother-in-law, Lucy M. Stafford.
Melvin E. Ingram, age 79 of Knoxville, passed away July 17, 2018. Family will receive friends 6:00-8:00pm Friday July 20, 2018 at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel with service to follow. Family and friends will meet 10:45am Saturday July 21, 2018 at Pleasant Piney Grove Cemetery in Strawberry Plains for an 11:00am interment. Please leave online condolences at www.mynattfh.com
Sandra “Sandy” Jean Estep passed away Friday July 20, 2018 at West Hills Health and Rehab Center. She was preceded in death by mother Helen G. Estep, father Paul D. Estep and brother Danny G. Estep. She is survived by sister Ann Estep Jones, niece Amy Norman Logan (Rhodes), nephew Dale Norman (Melissa), great-nieces Lindsey, Tessa and Wendy; great-nephew Alex, and special friend Brenda Jenkins. Family will receive friends 5:00-7:00pm Tuesday July 24, 2018. Family and friends will meet 10:45am Wednesday July 25, 2018 at Greenwood Cemetery for an 11:00am graveside service.
Benny went to sit on the lap of his LORD and SAVIOR Saturday July 14, 2018 at children's hospital.
Benny our sweet angel is the son of April King. Grandson to Sherri and Matt Bridges. Benny was also a brother to Kyle King and Jesse Perry. Great Grandchild of Barbara Brown along with Ronnie and Tina Bridges. Benny was the nephew of Alley King, Jacob King, Ethan Muehliesen, Leah Bridges, Isaiah Bridges, Faith Bridges and Noah Bridges.
Proceeded in death by great grandfather W.L. Carmon Our love for our sweet Benny will forever be. Always our sweet Angel!!