Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Merlin Rose Johnson
Jul 17, 2019
Merlin Rose Johnson, age 82, of Andersonville, formerly of Knoxville, passed away July 17, 2019. She enjoyed her career in nursing at Ft. Sanders Regional Hospital and attending gospel singings. She was a wonderful cook, and spent much time in the kitchen preparing meals. She was preceded in death by her father Ed Miller and husband Virgil Johnson. Survivors: mother...
Rodna Darlene Hemphill
Jul 17, 2019
Rodna Darlene Hemphill, age 57, of Knoxville, passed away 5:57am Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Tennova North. She was a member of Anchor Holds Baptist Church. She was a well-known gospel singer and her name was “Songbird for Jesus”. Survived by sons Mark Anthony (Victoria) Hemphill, Jr. and Todd Sullivan; daughter Elizabeth Anne Boles; grandchildren Chloe, Katelynn and Hannah Boles,...
Cynthia Lee Heath
Jul 16, 2019
Cynthia Broome Heath age 64 of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019. She attended Powell High School, Fort Sanders School of Nursing, and Maryville College. Cynthia was a nurse for 37 years in Knoxville, TN and in Alabama. She enjoyed camping and traveling in her motorhome. Cindy loved her family and all things Vols. Preceded in death by her...
Douglas Ely Eckard
Jul 16, 2019
Douglas Ely Eckard Sr., age 73 of Halls passed away peacefully at his home on July 16, 2019. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by parents Clyde and Nola Eckard; first wife Shirley Eckard; father-in-law and mother-in-law Raymond and Minnie Patterson. Survived by wife Janice Eckard; son and daughter-in-law Douglas and Stacy Eckard; stepson and step-daughter-in-law Chad...
Dorotha Sue Haynes
Jul 16, 2019
Dorotha Brown Haynes, age 87, of Knoxville passed away on July 16, 2019. She worked at Palm Beach Company before becoming a stay at home mom. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was a member of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by husband of 55 years Horace Haynes; parents Wanda and Harvey Brown;...
Jeffery David Trentham
Jul 14, 2019
Jeffery David Trentham, age 58 of Knoxville, passed away July 14, 2019. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church. He was a loving son and brother. Jeffery is preceded in death by father, William D. Trentham. Survived by mother, Hazel Trentham; sister Melissa Competiello (Joe); several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Family will receive friends 5:00-7:00pm Sunday, July 21, 2019,...
Martha Yvonne White
Jul 13, 2019
Martha Yvonne White age 78 of Knoxville, passed away 8:40 pm Saturday, July 15, 2019 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Preceded in death by parents; Albert and Evelyn Marie Breeden, brothers; Charles and Nicky Breeden, Sister; Connie White, husband; Herbert Edington, daughter; Kelly Hickman, son; Gary Wood, and daughter in law; Tina White. Survivors; Sisters; Joanne Hamilton,...
Tony Tyrone Price
Jul 12, 2019
Tony Tyrone Price, age 54, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 12, 2019. Preceded in death by parents Billy Joe and Donna Price. Survived by girlfriend of 26 years Tina Murr; daughters Kelsie Murr, Karrie Murr and Melissa Whitaker; grandchildren Avery, Jocelynn, Shelby, Jareth, Will, Trinity and Jayden; siblings Barry Price, Tammy Upton, and Kim Lee;...
Fletcher Morgan
Jul 12, 2019
Fletcher “Red” Morgan, age 89, passed away July 12, 2019 with family by his side. He was a member of the former Euclid Avenue Baptist Church and current member of Shepherd of the Hills Baptist Church. He worked for Union Carbide for 35 years at Oak Ridge Y-12. He was preceded in death by wife Billie June (Rhodes) Morgan; daughter...
Mary Ruth Chandler
Jul 12, 2019
Mary Ruth Chandler (Jones) passed away peacefully in Knoxville, TN on July 12 at the age of 79. Mary is survived by husband, Thomas Jarrell (Jerry) Chandler, Knoxville and her four daughters, Camey O’Rourke (Peter), (Vienna, Virginia), Teal McInturff (Jeffrey)(Knoxville), Kathleen Chandler (Nashville), and Logan Hull (Kristopher)(Maryville); and her nine grandchildren; Peter Jr.(Rachel), Chandler and Chloe O’Rourke, Madeline and Macy...
Jason Allen Raley
Jul 11, 2019
Raley, Jason Allen age 42, formerly of Mascot, passed away suddenly Thursday, July 11, 2019 at his home in Knoxville. Preceded in death by Grandparents: Jesse (Flora) Mayes Sr., Doug (Doris Ruth King) Raley, Parents David (Linda Mayes) Raley, Brother: Timothy David Raley (Valerie Fisher), Uncles: Donald Raley, Raymond James, Aunt: Beverly Mayes Stange, and Nephew: Isaac Fisher Raley. Survived...
Patricia Anne Dill
Jul 10, 2019
Patricia “Pat” Anne Dill, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. She was a longtime member of Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She loved to cook and liked to bring recipes from her favorite cooking shows to life. She was also a proud mamaw of her grandkids. Preceded in death by her parents; William and Rena Weaver, half-brother;...
Clarence Edward Vaughn
Jul 10, 2019
Clarence “Eddie” Vaughn passed away July 10, 2019. Survived by sons Josh and Justin Vaughn; dear friend Angie Pilkington and daughter Ericka; parents Margaret and Phillip Shepard; sisters Andrea (Adam) Webster and Crystal (Harvey) Julian; 5 grandchildren. Family will receive friends 6-7PM Friday Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel with service to follow at 7PM, Rev. James Duncan officiating. Family...
Melvin Lee Elkins
Jul 10, 2019
Melvin Lee Elkins age 79 of Heiskell, passed away suddenly, July 10, 2019, surrounded by his loved ones. He had a great love for his family, horses, mules, and moving dirt. Preceded in death by his parents Mike and Ruby Elkins and six siblings. Survived by his loving wife Carol; loving daughters Lisa (Kenny), Tammy (Clyde) and Sherri (Stuart); six...
Chad Christopher Mcwhirter
Jul 9, 2019
Chad Christopher McWhirter, age 43, passed away on July 9, 2019, Chad was a caring person. He is preceded in death by grandparents Leo and Helen Forehand and Paul and Bessie McWhirter; brother Shannon McWhirter; and uncle Leo Forehand. He is survived by wife Anita McWhirter; children Austin McWhirter and Khushi McWhirter; parents Burl McWhirter (Vickie) and Florence White; brothers...
Robert Bruce Berry
Jul 8, 2019
After a brief and painless battle with lung cancer, Robert Berry, age 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Knoxville, TN on Monday, July 8, 2019. Bob lived a life full of adventure: He proudly served his country as part of the Army Security Agency stationed in Germany, he worked as an engineer in quality control on the Apollo...
Marjorie Lucille Goforth
Jul 8, 2019
Mrs. Marjorie Lucille Goforth, age 90, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went to be with Jesus on Monday evening, July 8, 2019, at her residence. She was surrounded on earth with the love of family, and she was immediately greeted in heaven with the love of family. Lucille was born August 10, 1928, in Knox County, Tennessee, eldest daughter of the late...
Jerry Peeler Key
Jul 7, 2019
Jerry Peeler Key, age 57, passed away July 7, 2019. Jerry had worked at Kroger for many years and attended New Beverly Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents Willie and Nellie Key; and girlfriend Sally Wright. Left to cherish his memory are daughter Mary Beth Key and an extended family of friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can...
Christopher Michael Nicely
Jul 5, 2019
Christopher Michael Nicely, age 35, passed away July 5, 2019. Chris was a loving husband, father, son, and brother. Chris was kind hearted and had a beautiful smile. He is preceded in death by his Nana Dorothy Keathley, and Great-Grandmother Neva Haskew. He is survived by wife Pam Nicely; children Olivia Butcher, Hannah Butcher, Brayden Nicely, and Bryson Davis; an...
Herbert Wayne Lepper Jr.
Jul 5, 2019
Herbert Wayne Lepper Jr. of Knoxville, TN and Indianapolis, IN passed Thursday July 5th, 2019 after battling cancer. Herb was born Feb 20, 1944, to Herbert Sr. and Jacqueline (Nicely), one of six children. Herb graduated from Emmerich Manual High and Indiana Central College on a football scholarship. He began his career as a math teacher and wrestling coach at...
