8A MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2024 KNOXVILLE NEWS SENTINEL POWELL Larry Ed- ward Roach, age 68, of Powell, passed away on Saturday April 13, 2024. He retired from KUB, and as a Reserve from Loudon County, TN. He was preceded in death by parents, Wil- liam A. Roach, Sr. and Rosie Mae Whitaker Roach.
He is survived by brother, William A. Jack Roach, sister, Donna Marie Roach Hood; long term friend, Suzanna Dent; daughters that he loved like his own, Erinn and Katie, and these grandchil- dren as well, McKen- na, Jillian, Zoey, Sage, Wyatt, Maximus, Lo- gan, Piper, and Ella. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Tuesday April 16, 2024, at Rose Funeral Cremation Broadway. In lieu of memorial do- nations can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. Online obitu- ary and guest register are available at www.
rosefuneraltn.com. Larry Edward Roach KNOXVILLE Helen Elizabeth Ogle Purdom passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024. For full arrange- ments please visit www. stevensmortuaryinc. com Helen Ogle Purdom Linda Mynatt Funeral Home Apr 12 Knoxville, TN 79 Wayne Allen Mynatt Funeral Home Apr 16 Mynatt Funeral Home Apr 08 Knoxville, TN 66 Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery Gertie Mynatt Funeral Home Mynatt Funeral Home Powell, TN 84 Helen Ogle Buffat Heights Baptist Church Apr 22 Stevens Mortuary Apr 13 Knoxville, TN 98 Highland Memorial Park Eric S.
Bridges Funeral Home Apr 12 Knoxville, TN 64 Larry Edward Rose Funeral Cremation Broadway Apr 13 Powell, TN 68 DEATH NOTICES information in display obituaries Obituaries appear in print and online at knoxnews.com/obituaries Name Age Town, State Passed Arrangements Service Time Service Location Interment Obituaries POWELL Gertie Belle Buttram Nelson, age 84, of Powell, TN went home to be with the Lord. Gertie is preced- ed in death by Husband, Ward U. nelson; parents, Louie and Zelma But- tram of Lafollette, TN; siblings, Virginia Rogers, Betty Herron and Eddie Buttram of Lafollette. She is survived by sisters, Judy Rogan of Parma, OH, Elaine (Joe) Johnson of Lafollette, TN and Kathy(Ronnie) Hyden of Lake City, TN, brothers, William (Delores) Buttram of Lafollette, TN and Darryl Buttram of Lafollette, TN; children, Janice E. Blasinsky of Medina, OH, Sharon J.
(Stephen) Vagasky of Powell, TN, Kenneth E. (Denise) Ward of Cleveland, OH, Jacqueline (John) Gregorich of Chardon, OH, Deanna Ward of Cleveland, OH, Danette (Jeff) Lausburg of Chagrin Falls, OH, Bradley (Alicia) Ward of Sarasota, FL and Scott (Michelle) of Chardon, OH; grandchildren, Angela (Dave) Yaniga, Dustin (Laura) Weaver of North Aurora, ILL, Ryan (Kim) Weaver of Friedens, PA, Christian, Tyler, Mike (Alexis) of Parma, OH, Danielle Greybeal of Chardon, OH, Jamie (John) Wilder of Corbin, KY, Charlie Klu- znik, Max Kluznik, Breanna Turner, Matt Janecek, Nick Janecek, Robbie, Zach, Ian and Amber Ward Zoe, Gianna, Rylee and Caleb Nelson and 20 great grandchildren. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com Gertie Nelson KNOXVILLE Linda Campbell Braden, age 79, of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024. Linda was a loving wife, moth- er, grandmother, and friend. When her chil- dren were younger, she worked in the both Halls Middle and Halls High School cafeteria.
Linda was a devout Christian and a member of Salem Baptist church. She enjoyed crocheting, volun- teering and singing in the choir, and will forever be remembered by those who love her as a good Christian Woman. She is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Hollis James Braden; parents, Claude and Verbyne (Harris) Campbell; and by her baby brother, Ronald. Linda is survived by her children, Pam Henegar (Lonnie), Toni Caughron (Rick), and Gwyn Beeler (Jason); grandchildren, Linda Mae Burke (Michael), Holly Henegar, Chris Caughron (Charlise); Ashley Caughron Dors- ey (Aaron), Mindy Meredith (Dustin), Chelsey Thacker (Jesse), Justin Beeler, and Zack Beeler; great-grandchildren, Katherine Burke, Abigail Burke, Austin Dorsey, Addy Jo Meredith, Neyland Meredith, Aliya Meredith, brother, Joel Campbell (Janie); and great-grandbaby-girl due in July. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm with the funeral service to be at 7:00 pm at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel.
Pastor Allen James Linda will be laid to rest at Fort Sumpter Cemetery (4846 Salem Church Rd, Knoxville, TN 37938) on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 11:00 am. Mynatt Funeral Home, Halls Chapel, is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Linda Braden. Online condo- lences may be expressed at www.Mynattfh.com Linda Braden KNOXVILLE Eric S. Rader, 64, of Knoxville, passed away peace- fully in his sleep, April 12, 2024.
He was an em- ployee of House-Hasson Hardware. Preceded in death by mother, Dor- othy Fay Rader; father, Allen Rader; and broth- er, David Rader, all of Knoxville. Eric is sur- vived by his Penny Thomas; brother Brent (Christy) Rader; sister, Wendy (Bryan) Bailey; brother, Todd Rader; nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends. He also leaves behind his cherished rescue dogs, Grace, Carly and Maggie. Eric enjoyed the simple pleasures like family gath- erings, parades, visiting Gatlinburg, UT football, or watching a NASCAR race.
He had quiet Faith, and loved our Lord. A friend to many, he was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. The family will receive friends PM, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Bridges Funeral Home. Family and friends will meet 10:45 AM, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Asbury Cemetery for an 11:00 AM interment.
Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37924. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com. Eric S. Rader KNOXVILLE Wayne Allen Major, age 66, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving mother and devoted sis- ter following a brief illness. Wayne was born on September 25, 1957, to Ralph and Juanita Major in Knoxville, Tennessee.
He is preceded in death by his father, Ralph O. Major, paternal grandparents George and Anna Major, and maternal grandpar- ents Mandy Katherine and Tecil C. Torbett. Wayne is survived by his mother, Juanita Delores Torbett Major, and sister, Kay Ralphine Major. Wayne was a retiree of the Department of Human Services (DHS), State of Tennessee, with 26 years of service.
As a young boy, Wayne was saved at Fairview Baptist Church, Corryton, Tennessee, and was currently a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, Knoxville, Tennessee, where he previously sang in the choir, helped teach kindergarteners in Sunday School, and served as a waiter at church banquets to help raise funds for missions. It was in the choir several years ago that Wayne heard a voice tell him, need to write He created the character Piddle Diddle, the Widdle Penguin, a registered trademark. Wayne was proud to be a published author of Jan-Carol Publishing, in East Tennessee. He co-authored books in the series with his sister. Wayne was a graduate of Gibbs High School and The University of Tennessee (Marketing).
He often titled columns written by his sister for The Knoxville Focus. Wayne loved hearing the timeless old hymns and watched several church services each week to hear them. He was also a fan of the westerns and was thrilled to meet Hollywood cowboy heroes James Drury (The Virginian) and Robert Fuller of Wagon Train and Laramie. Receiving of friends will be on Tuesday, April 16, from 4:00 6:00 pm at Funeral Home in Fountain City (2829 Rennoc Road). A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 6:00 pm with Rev.
Kent Williams, Rev. Mark Kitts, and Dr. Mike Boyd On Wednesday, April 17, family and friends will meet at Funeral Home in Fountain City at 12:15 pm to leave in procession to Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery, Corryton, Tennessee, for a 1:00 pm graveside service. The soloists are Ashley Boruff and Mike Tipton. Pallbearers are Tim Boruff, Dan Dunkel, Steve Hunley, Jeff Robbins, Dr.
Michael West, and Buddy Wheeler. Honorary Pallbearers are Marvin Boruff, Don Hughes, and Eddie Snyder. Wayne was an animal lover and did not want to see any animal go hungry. His family requests that in lieu of contributions be made to Young-Williams Animal Center. Condolences may be left at www.mynattfh.com.
Wayne Allen Major.
