Nina J. Bonds, 74 went to be with The Lord on January 20, 2021 at Fort Sanders Medical Center. After a long battle with Lymphoma it was Covid 19 that was more than she could handle. Nina was born on November 26, 1946 in Florence, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alex and Audrey Bonds and sister, Judy DeMoss (Ernest). Nina moved to Nashville when she was 12 where she lived until age 60 when she moved to Knoxville to be closer to family. She will be greatly missed by her only child, Ashley (Holt) Steele of Knoxville, son-in-law, Michael Steele and grandsons, Gavin and Greyson. Also surviving nephews Scott (Jennifer, Promise) McWhirter of Bell Buckle and Troy (Amanda, Chloe)...

Beeler, Ken 73 of Knoxville, TN went to his Heavenly Home Saturday, October 17, 2020. He was a proud United States Marine who served during the Vietnam War. Ken retired as Assistant Chief of Police from the Alcoa Police Department in 2007 after 30 years of faithful service and was a 1990 graduate of the FBI National Academy Session #160. He previously served with the McGhee Tyson Airport Public Safety and the Blount County Sheriff's Office. Most recently, Ken was the Alcoa Police Department's Court Liaison with the Blount County General Sessions Court. He also loved to ride his Harley. Ken was preceded in death by parents, Navy and Ruth Beeler. He is survived by daughter, Kelley (David)...

Kenneth C. Loveday, age 70, of Seymour, went to his heavenly home on August 30, 2020. Kenny was a faithful dedicated husband, father, papaw and friend to all. He loved the Lord and his family above everything else. A dedicated member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church, where he will always be remembered for his stories and kindness. Kenny was a retiree of KUB and loved being outside, especially camping. He served his country in the Air Force National Guard. Kenny was preceded in death by parents, Carroll and Wanda Loveday. He is survived and will be deeply missed by his wife, Brenda Loveday; children, Bryan Loveday, Jennifer Graves and husband Tim, Amy Edmands and husband Mark;...

Oakes, Kathleen Clark 93 of Maryville, TN passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020. She graduated from Knoxville Business College and worked in administration at a local real estate office for many years. One of Kathleen's greatest accomplishments was working on the Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge. She and her husband, Lester, built their home in Fountain City where they raised their four children. They then built their retirement home in Maryville where they enjoyed the beautiful view of the Smoky Mountains they loved. Kathleen loved gardening and was very proud of her flower gardens located on the Fountain City Dogwood Trail. She was a long time member of New Providence Presbyterian Church in...

Oakes, Kathleen Clark 93 of Maryville, TN passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020. She graduated from Knoxville Business College and worked in administration at a local real estate office for many years. One of Kathleen's greatest accomplishments was working on the Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge. She and her husband, Lester, built their home in Fountain City where they raised their four children. They then built their retirement home in Maryville where they enjoyed the beautiful view of the Smoky Mountains they loved. Kathleen loved gardening and was very proud of her flower gardens located on the Fountain City Dogwood Trail. She was a long time member of New Providence Presbyterian Church in...

Barefoot, Dewey, 88, passed away June 11, 2020. Graveside service will be held later at Lake Worth Memory Gardens. Full obit at www.berrylynnhurst.com.

Weyant, Shirley, 87 of Knoxville, TN passed May 28, 2020. She lived in Miami for 30+ years, at retirement moved to TN. Receiving friends June 25th from 6-8pm at Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home 2300 W. Adair Dr. Knoxville, TN 37918 (865)689-8888 www.berrylynnhurst.com.

Wright, Buenia Frances 89 of Knoxville, TN met her Heavenly Father Thursday, May 7, 2020. She was a member at Cornerstone Baptist Church, previously of Bulls Gap Baptist Church. Frances was artistic in stained glass, gardening, painting and sewing. She loved working on projects with her grandchildren. Frances was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Wesley Wright; son, John Wesley Wright; grandson, Clayton James Wright. She is survived by children, Linda Wright, Dianna (Larry) Farrington, Mary (Sonny) Vincent, Nathan (Melissa) Wright, James (Leanne) Wright; 12 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; traveling buddies, brother-in-law and sister-in-law,...

Rev. James H. Rutherford, age 84, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 15, 2020. He received his Doctor of Divinity at Emory Theological Seminary, Atlanta, GA. He was retired after 40 years of service with the Holston United Methodist Conference, where he served in several churches in East Tennessee, Virginia, and Georgia areas. Preceded in death by parents, Rev. Clyde Rutherford and Jewell Rutherford; brother, C.W. Rutherford (Margie); sister, Margaret Brown (Clyde). Survived by wife of 55 years, Carolyn M. Rutherford; son, James H. Rutherford, Jr. and wife Paula; daughter, Kristi Caldwell and husband John; grandchildren, Lyndsey and Katelyn Rutherford; brother, Jack Rutherford (Betty);...

Kennedy, Wanda Louise Russell 73 of Powell, TN was called Home to be with Jesus and to be reunited with her son, Joseph Jr. Monday, December 30, 2019. Wanda was a longtime member of Ramsey Church of God. She retired from St. John's Neumann Catholic School after 22 years of faithful service. Wanda was devoted to her family, church, and work. She was preceded in death by parents, Clifford and Anna Mae Russell; son, Joseph Kennedy Jr.; 6 brothers; 1 sister. Wanda is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Joseph Kennedy Sr.; children, Janice Kennedy Starnes, Joanna (Danny) Davis, Judy Kennedy Moore, Jeannette (Chris) Bradley, Jerry (Leslie) Kennedy; daughter-in-law, Denise Kennedy; 13...

KNOXVILLE - Catharine Nickle Lyke Sebby passed away on November 28, 2019, just after her 98th birthday. She was born on November 17, 1921 to the late L. B. Nickle, Sr. and Lillian Hough Nickle, the oldest of 5 children, and grew up in the Pleasant Ridge community. Catharine married Eddie Lyke and the couple resided in Fountain City, where they raised their two daughters. She was a substitute teacher in Knox County elementary schools for many years. After Eddie's death in 1976, she worked in the family business, Herbert and Nickle Furniture Company. She married A. E. (Bud) Sebby in 1980, and they built a home on the family land in Pleasant Ridge. She resided in the home until 2016, when she...

Dr. John David Tumblin, Knoxville/Fountain City/Sevierville Optometrist for more than 64 year's passed away on Saturday July 6, 2019 at the age of 88. He was born in Fountain City, May 18, 1931 to Earl and Gladys Tumblin and proudly served in the U.S. Army as 1st Lieutenant from 1955 to 1958. John was educated in Tennessee Public Schools, the University of Tennessee and attained the degree of Doctor of Optometry at Southern College of Optometry. John came to Knoxville in 1958 and began his first Optometric practice in Knoxville in the Hamilton National Bank Building on Gay Street. John's Optometric practice expanded to Sevierville, later in practice with his brother, Jim, in Fountain City at...

Mynatt, David Allen 69 of Knoxville, TN passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019. He lived life to the fullest and had many loves including classical music and his wife, Janie. David was preceded in death by his loving wife of 44 years, Jane Allred Mynatt; parents, Allen and Dot Mynatt; brother, Charlie Mynatt. He is survived by sister-in-law, Tina Mynatt; nieces, Rachel (Jeremy) Pryor, Amanda Mynatt, Augusta (Matthew) Aultom; additional family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 2pm, Saturday, July 20th at Berry Lynnhurst with burial and reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Trinity Health Center in Lenoir City. Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home 2300 W Adair...

Virgil R. Breeden age 85 of Knoxville, TN passed away, Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Ben Atchley Veteran's Home. Virgil served in the U.S Army before starting his career at Dempster Brothers and then ABB as purchasing manager until his retirement. He loved fishing and hunting and traveled all over the world pursuing those hobbies. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Doris; parents, Bruner and Juanita Breeden; brother, Billy Breeden and nephew, Mark Breeden. Virgil is survived by his daughter, Lisa Byrnes (John); grandchildren, Brooke and Bradley Depew and Shannon and Eric Byrnes; brother, Ralph Breeden (Pat) and nephews, Mike Breeden, Greg Wallace (Diane), and Jamie Shelton...