Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Melissa Kay Hill
Jul 2, 2019
Melissa “Missy” Kay Hill – age 42, of Knoxville passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at her family home after an extended illness. Preceded in death by her brother Charlie Hill, survived by; daughters; Nikki Hunley and Summer Hill, grandson; C.J. Nicely, parents; Robin and Charlie Hill, brother; Harry Hill, grandmothers; Ruth Cox and Bonnie Hill, as well as numerous...
Billy J. Mincey
Jul 1, 2019
Billy J. Mincey, age 84, of Knoxville passed away on July 1, 2019. He worked at Higginbotham heating & Air. Soon realizing the entrepreneur that he was he started his own business and was contracted to do all the ductwork for Sears, and many businesses in Gatlinburg. A buy sell trade kind of man, he set up at every flea...
Charles Leroy Poland
Jul 1, 2019
Charles L. Poland, age 34, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully in his mother’s arms on July 1, 2019. He was a member of the Baptist faith. He was employed by his best friend, Ryan Ritchie. He is preceded in death by grandparents Eugene and Shirley Roberts and Nancy and Robert Poland, Sr. He is survived by loving mother and step-father...
Edward Patrick Turley
Jun 30, 2019
Edward P. Turley “The Turl”, age 67, passed away June 30, 2019. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and worked for Beaty’s Chevrolet with 30 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Daniel and Lula Mae Turley. Survivors: wife of 35 years Debbie Turley; daughter and son-in-law Danielle and Austin Turner; sister Diana Turley; sister-in-law and brother-in-law...
Rosemary Tallent
Jun 29, 2019
Rosemary Tallent, age 84 of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on June 29, 2019. Rosemary loved to play the piano and sing. She was very involved with her family and friends. She was very supportive of her husband’s ministry. She was preceded in death by husband Rev. Billie Joe Tallent, son Billy Marvin Tallent, parents Walter and...
Russell Vincent Orr
Jun 28, 2019
Knoxville – Russell V. Orr Jr. went home to be with his Heavenly Father Friday, June 28, 2019. Survived by his wife of 27 years, Diane M. Orr, sister Susan Woods, daughter Cynthia D. Campbell Orr, 7 step children, 15 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. Family and friends will meet at 12:45 pm at Walker Cemetery in Sharps Chapel for a...
James Davenport
Jun 26, 2019
James Davenport, age 88 of Knoxville, Tennessee entered into the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. James was reunited with the love of his life and bride of 60 years, Reva Davenport. Mr. Davenport is preceded in death by parents Dan & Hulda Davenport, siblings; Robert, Riley, Stanley and sister Josie; and great grandson Henry McDonald. James...
Archie Ray Carnes
Jun 25, 2019
Archie “Butterball” Carnes age 76, of Knoxville Tn went to be with the Lord on June 25, 2019. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by Wife Wanda Carnes, Sons; Terry Carnes and Jerry Carnes, and daughter Tammy Carnes. Family and Friends will meet at American Christian Cemetery on Emory Pike Tuesday July 9th...
Phyllis K. Varner
Jun 25, 2019
Phyllis K. Varner, age 68, of Knoxville passed away on June 25, 2019. She was a teacher’s aide at Adrian Burnette Elementary since 1986. She was a very rare person and she loved everyone. Preceded in death by mother and father Hattie Hunley and Andrew Hoskins and brother Charles Hoskins. Survived by husband of 49 years Mike Varner; sons Jason...
Clark Eugene Brandon
Jun 25, 2019
Clark Eugene Brandon, age 72, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Born July 16, 1946, Clark was a proud graduate of Bearden High School ‘64 and the University of Tennessee in Knoxville ‘68 where he was a member of Delta Tau Delta. He was a veteran and officer in the US Army serving with the...
Robert Lee Mcmurray
Jun 24, 2019
Robert Lee “Bob” McMurray, age 84, went to be with the Lord on June 24, 2019. He was one of the best people in the world. He was preceded in death Harvey and Leona McMurray; brothers Austin and Cecil McMurray. He is survived by daughter Virginia Gail Edwards; granddaughter Amanda Nicole Edwards; grandson Jason Alan Edwards; great grandchildren Lisa Marie...
Mattie Marie Carter
Jun 24, 2019
Mattie M. Lindamood Carter, age 90 passed away June 24, 2019. She was born in Union County on August 5, 1928. She attended Gibbs High School. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church in Corryton. Mattie retired from St. Mary’s Medical Center after 37 years. Preceded in death by husband of 63 years, Alfred Lynn Carter; son David...
Edward Leroy Beeler
Jun 22, 2019
Edward L. Beeler, age 76, of Knoxville passed away on June 22, 2019. Ed was a member of the U.S. Army. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railway after many years of service. After he retired, he went on to become a dedicated employee of Clabough’s Campground. Ed’s favorite pastimes were being on the lake with his family, riding motorcycles, and...
Martha Elizabeth Murphy
Jun 22, 2019
Martha Elizabeth Gass Murphy, age 74, of Knoxville, TN, answered the call to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 22, 2019. She was a charter member of The Outreach Singers and Brown Gap Baptist Church. Martha was preceded in death by her father James C. Gass, mother Margaret E. Gass, brother Raymond Gass, and son Gary L....
Trista Dawn Harness
Jun 22, 2019
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Mark Wayne Bales
Jun 21, 2019
Mark Wayne Bales, age 52, passed away June 21, 2019. He was a member of Bible Missionary Baptist Church. Mark was an accomplished Gospel singer, winning many awards for his music, and recently released a new album From a Sinner to a Winner. Preceded in death by mother Wanda Smith Bales. Survived by father Billy Bales and sister Tracey Bales...
Cleo Anthony
Jun 20, 2019
Cleo Anthony, age 75, of Corryton went to be with the Lord on June 20, 2019. She was a loving wife, mother, and mamaw. Her favorite pastime was shopping and spending time with her family. She was a blessing to her family by watching over them and being there in their times of need. She is preceded in death by...
Judy Stafford
Jun 20, 2019
Judy Stafford, age 69, of Knoxville went home to the Lord on June 20, 2019. She was a member of Seven Islands Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents Jay and Islona Cupp. Survived by loving and devoted husband of over 50 years, Danny; children Rob, Wendy (Justin), and Karen; grandchildren Joe (Kristie), Hailey, Isaiah, Kaelynn, Michael, Jayda, Dameon, Kane,...
Mary Jo Boling
Jun 20, 2019
Mary Jo (Conner) Boling, age 95, peacefully moved up to Heaven on Thursday, June 20, 2019. She was the oldest of 8 children and grew up in Knox County; graduating from Powell High School. She enjoyed music, reading, playing Uno with friends and laughing with her family. She loved pancake breakfasts, visits to Cades Cove, traveling across the U.S. and...
Jenny Lou Holt Byrd
Jun 17, 2019
Jenny Lou Holt Byrd, age 88, of Maynardville, TN passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019. She was a longtime member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. Jenny enjoyed scrapbooking, crocheting, doll collecting, and gardening. She is retired from K-Mart after 27 years. She is preceded in death by husband of 68 years, Charles Byrd; mother Grace Fortner Holt Chamberlain and...
