Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Jan 16, 2019

Rodney “Rod” Scott, age 57, of Morristown, Tennessee passed away January 15, 2019. He is preceded in death by parents Roy & Betty Scott and son Dustin Aaron Scott. Survivors include: sisters Maphra Wilson, Denise (Randy) Mooneyham, and Sheri Shelton; brother Ed Scott; nephew Jeremy (Sharon) Chester and their children Sarah and Samuel; nieces Jessicca (Jason) Scott and their children...

Jan 16, 2019

Hazel Cissna, age 98 of Halls, passed away on January 16, 2019. Private family interment. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com

Jan 16, 2019

Glessie T. Reeder, age 84 left this life peacefully on January 16, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Brady Reeder. Glessie thanked him every day for his love and support. She was a long-time member of Fountain City Presbyterian Church and actively volunteered in the church until she was stricken with dementia. Preceded in death by...

Jan 15, 2019

Ray Dodson Farmer, age 89 of Knoxville, passed away at 1:40 pm on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church, Mascot. Retired from Lay's Packing Company after 36 years of service. Preceded in death by parents; James & Oma Farmer, brothers Jack & Bert Farmer, and nephew Jack...

Jan 15, 2019

Fred Brownlow Allen, Jr., age 85, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January, 15, 2019 surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his parents Fred and Lucile Allen; sister Joan Allen Moore. Fred was a 1950 graduate of Knoxville High School where he was active in ROTC and thereafter became a U.S. Air...

Jan 15, 2019

James Ralph “Jimmy” Tullock III passed away January 15, 2019. Jimmy had a passion for building and repairing bicyles. He loved to sing and play the guitar. Preceded in death by parents James Ralph Tullock II and Mary Louise White Tullock; brother Richard Clements. Survived by siblings Vickie Mendez, Mike Clements, Bill Oakes, Kenny Oakes, and Melody Glover; several aunts...

Jan 13, 2019

John Michael Witt, age 73, passed way on Sunday, January 13th, 2019. He was a life long resident of the Burlington community. John was preceded in death by his mother & father Bill & Nannie Cate Witt, and his brother, Max W. Witt John is survived by nieces, Gina Witt Williams (Kenny) of Corbin, Kentucky and Wendy Witt Merritt of...

Jan 13, 2019

Jason Shane Hubbs Jr., age 31, went home to be with his heavenly father January 13, 2019 while surrounded by his family and friends at UT Hospital, due to an automobile accident. He is preceded in death by his papaw and grandmaw Marvin and Twila DeCost, papaw Joe T. Hubbs; uncles Jeff Humphrey, Tony Hubbs, and Steve Buckner. Jason was...

Jan 12, 2019

Carolyn Cummings Kelley Age 69 of Knoxville Passed away Saturday January 12, 2019. She attended Grace Covenant Church. She is Preceded in death by Husband of 35 years Beamon Kelley, Parents Fred and Katherine Cummings and Grandson Jason Walker. Survivors Children Johnny and Wife Joan Kelley, Kathy and Husband Rev. Bill Clark and Rhonda and Husband Dr. Douglas Boyett Grandchildren...

Jan 12, 2019

Carlie Faye West Hodge age 71 of Knoxville TN, passed away peacefully at her home on January 12, 2019. Preceded in death by her parents Oatie and Dorothy West, brothers Jim Mitchell, David West, and Roy West. Survived by husband of 49 years Kenneth Clyde Hodge; children Marty Hodge (Jenny), Cheryl Norton (Cliff), Jennifer McCoy (Joe); grandchildren Andy Norton (Caylee),...

Jan 12, 2019

Melvin Jinkins born July 27, 1939 went to be with the Lord on January 12, 2019. A longtime member of Clear Springs Baptist Church, veteran of the US Army and a Master Mason. Melvin was a loving husband, father, Grandude and friend. He was preceded in death by devoted wife Judy; mother Ada; father Rube; brothers Kenneth and Lloyd; sisters...

Jan 12, 2019

Wesley Cullen Worsham, died Saturday, January 12, 2019 as the result of a tragic automobile accident. In God’s mercy, he chose to take Wesley to heaven, healing him from a torment of years from addiction struggles. Preceded in death by grandparents Gail and Jeanice Beazley and Cullen and Dora Wosham. He was the beloved son of Joe and Amy Worsham;...

Jan 11, 2019

Betty Lee Sellers, age 65, went to be with her Lord on January 11, 2019. Betty had a heart of gold that had a soft spot for any animal that was in need of a loving home. Her favorite place to be was outside in nature enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Smokey Mountains. She will be dearly missed by...

Jan 10, 2019

Steven J. Jackson, MD, age 66 of Knoxville, passed away suddenly on January 10, 2019. He practiced family medicine in Fountain City for many years. Preceded in death by parents Doris and Bert Jackson of Amarillo, Texas, sister Judy Browning, and brother Dan Jackson. Survived by sons Tyler Jackson and Evan Jackson, and brother John Jackson of Waggoner, Oklahoma. A...

Jan 10, 2019

Jan 10, 2019

Wade Burke Whiteside SR son of Wade Burke & Daisy Hughes Whiteside was born on October 12, 1924 in Ashville NC. He is survived by his wife of seventy five years Elizabeth Young Whiteside, one son Robert Wade Whiteside (Yvonne) of Abbeville SC & one Grandson John Wade Whiteside (Elizabeth) & two Great Grandchildren Catherine Elizabeth & Wade Lance Whiteside...

Jan 10, 2019

Lowell Graydon Beckner Sr. age 84 of Knoxville, went to be with our heavenly Father on January 10, 2019. He left this earth while at home in the arms of his wife of 46 years, Brenda Hensley. He served in the U. S. Navy and the Marines for several years in Korea. His professional career, for 20 years, was with...

Jan 10, 2019

Emerson Lee Mynatt, age 85 of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2019. He was an avid woodworker and took pride in his garden. Emerson was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and, while serving, was a blimp navigator. Mr. Mynatt was also a United States Postal Employee for 36 years before retiring. He was...

Jan 10, 2019

Edward Robert Collette went to be with his Lord and Savior January 10th, 2019. Ed was born September 19, 1964. Ed graduated the University of Florida with a degree in Environmental Engineering. He was elected and served as international president of the honor society Phi Theta Kappa. He loved the ocean and spent a better part of his life on...

Jan 10, 2019

Rodney Breeden, age 65, of Knoxville went to heaven to be with his mom on Thursday, January 10, 2019. He is survived by son Steven; dad Kenneth; brother Robin; two special kids close to his heart Scarlett and Kenneth; and family. Family will receive friends from 5:00pm until 7:00pm on Monday, January 14, 2019 at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel...