Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Billy Wayne Austin
Apr 26, 2019
Wayne Austin, 41, of Knoxville, Tn passed away unexpectantly due to heart complications, at his home in Powell on Friday, April 26th 2019. He was a 1996 graduate of Fulton High School where he was an accomplished student athlete. Wayne’s love of sports began as a young child at Inskip Ballpark and continued throughout his life. He served as Captain...
James Carson Gray
Apr 26, 2019
James Carson (Jimmie) Gray of Halls, passed away Friday afternoon (April 26, 2019) at his home, just a few days shy of his 88th birthday (May 7th). Jimmie was a devoted husband, father, brother and papaw. He served during the Korean War and was a carpenter by trade. Jimmie enjoyed riding motorcycles, hunting and spending time with his family. His...
Paul Wayne Dunlap
Apr 25, 2019
Paul Wayne Dunlap age 60 went to be with Jesus on April 25, 2019. Paul had a passion for racing and it was evident from his loving and supportive racing family and friends. preceded in death by wife, Nancy Dunlap, son, Joseph Dunlap and parents, Brad and Mamie Dunlap. Survivors, fiancé, Norma Rutherford, daughter and son-in-law Jamie and Dewayne Irick,...
Sandra Kay Mitchell
Apr 25, 2019
Sandra Kay Oakes Mitchell went on to heaven’s gardens on April 25, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her father, William Boyd Oakes and mother, Ethelene Avo Vaughn. Sandra is survived by her husband of 37 years Randall “Randy” Mitchell and her son, Eric Mitchell. Also left to mourn are sisters, Brenda Pinner...
Martha Johnson
Apr 25, 2019
Martha Lula Johnson, age 89, passed away April 25, 2019. Retired from UT Medical Center and a member of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by parents Beecher and Nancy Bailey, husband Arthur Johnson, daughter Connie Monday, sister Johnny Ruth (Jake) Hancock, JC Bailey and son in law Mark Gibson. Survived by daughter Patricia Gibson, son Mack (Lousie) Johnson, grandchildren...
Arlie Edward Church
Apr 25, 2019
On April 25, 2019, in Knoxville, TN, Arlie Edward “Bud” Church, age 97, entered his well-deserved eternal rest. He was a long-standing member of Knoxville Primitive Baptist Church. He was born in Whitesburg, KY on May 20, 1921. He volunteered for the Army in 1940 where he remained until the end of World War II. His units landed at Utah...
Harley "Stuart" Garrett
Apr 24, 2019
Harley “Stuart” Garrett, age 88 of Calhoun, Georgia, formerly of Knoxville passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at his residence. He graduated from Central High School, then went to East TN State University where he obtained Bachelor of Science and obtained his Master’s degree in music from Peabody University. He retired from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville as a Cataloging...
Madison Michaela Shelton-Smith
Apr 24, 2019
Madison Michaela "Little Bug" Shelton-Smith, age 22, passed away April 24, 2019. She was a graduate of Austin East High School. Little Bug had a passion for animals, especially her bird Harley and rabbit Tabitha. She loved the Supernatural series. Madison looked forward to attending the TVA&I Fair every year with her father. Preceded in death by Papaw Bobby, Mamaw...
Carol E. Johnson
Apr 24, 2019
Carol E. Johnson age 84 of South Knoxville passed away 11:06 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Northhaven Health Care Center. Preceded in death by husband; John Johnson and son; Larry Johnson. U. S. Navy Veteran. Survivors: son; Randy Johnson. Grandsons; Lonnie Johnson and Thomas (Mitzi) Johnson, granddaughter; Jina Johnson, 7 great grandchildren. Family and friends will meet 12:45 p.m....
Ronnie Wayne Lewis Jr.
Apr 24, 2019
Ronnie “Bo” Lewis, age 45, of Knoxville, passed away on April 24, 2019. His first two words were “I Bo”, and the nickname stuck forever. Bo loved Tennessee Football and was an All-American guy. Bo is preceded in death by his “Nona” Bernice Jones/Butler; uncles Jerry Jones and Johnny Jones; and cousin Kerry Brummett. He is survived by daughter Cierra...
Ronald Frank Rayho
Apr 23, 2019
ߎ…Ronald “Santa” Rayho, age 82 of Seymour, TN, went to meet his Lord & Savior peacefully on 4-22-19. Family is so thankful for the wonderful time spent on that day prior to his heavenly departure. Ronald was best known for his role as Santa throughout many communities in Knoxville. Ronald spent 35 years in the trucking industry and another 13...
Jeanette Mahan
Apr 23, 2019
Jeanette C. Mahan, age 75, of Anderson County, passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2019. She is survived by children Lynn Hewitt, Jeffery Weaver, and Clyde Mahan; grandsons Dustin Ray Hewitt and Travis Shawn Hewitt; granddaughters Cassandra Frye and Whitney Mahan; great-granddaughter Grace Cox; and brother Roy Childress; special son-in-law Frank Courrier. Family will receive friends Saturday, April...
Helen Ailor Ellis Murphy
Apr 23, 2019
Helen Ailor Ellis Murphy, age 96 of Oak Ridge, passed away on April 23, 2019. Helen came to Oak Ridge in the early days of the Manhattan Project where she worked on classified projects at the K-25 plant before moving to the purchasing division that supported all three nuclear facilities (K-25, Y-12 and X-10). She was employed for 34 years...
Helen Lorraine Foust
Apr 22, 2019
Helen Maples Foust, age 86 of Knoxville, passed away on April 22, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents Charlie C. and Dorothy E. Maples. Helen is survived and will be greatly missed by her sons, Steven R. Tallent and Charles A. Monroe; 4 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; as well several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends...
Robert France Mynatt
Apr 21, 2019
Robert France Mynatt, beloved father and friend to many passed away at his home Sunday, April 21, 2019, at the age of 88. He met his maker and family members who have preceded him passing to our heavenly home: including his earthly father B.P. Mynatt, Sr., his mother Blonde Catherine (DeVault) Mynatt and brother Palmer Mynatt. He leaves his two...
Stanley Max Joyce
Apr 20, 2019
Stanley "Shorty" Max Joyce, age 82, passed away on April 20, 2019. He was of Baptist Faith. He served his country valiantly in the U.S. Army. Stanley retired from the Knox County School Janitorial Department. He is preceded in death by his parents, Newt and Edna Joyce; brothers, Robert, Kayo and James; and sisters, Mildred, Zelma, Mayme, Jenny and Lockey....
William D. Jones
Apr 20, 2019
WILLIAM DESMER JONES, SR. (Bill) went home to be with the Lord on April 20, 2019. His family, friends, and many earthly angels that God had sent his way surrounded him. Bill was born in Spray, NC on October 18, 1925 and served in the US Navy from 1944-1946. Bill moved to Knoxville in 1952, where he attended the University...
Joyce Louise Ridener
Apr 20, 2019
Joyce Louise Ridener, age 80, of Knoxville passed away peacefully at home on April 20, 2019. She was a member of Valley View Baptist Church. She was a Devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her and her husband loved traveling together. Preceded in death by husband Bob Ridener; parents Ennis and Glenna Robertson; and sister Bobbie Henderson. Survived by sons Mike...
