Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Jason Shane Hubbs
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...
Carolyn Kelley
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...
Carlie Faye Hodge
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),...
Melvin Jinkins
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...
Wesley Cullen Worsham
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;...
Betty Lee Sellers
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...
Steven J. Jackson, Md
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...
Wade Burke Whiteside Jr.
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...
Lowell Graydon Beckner
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...
Emerson Lee Mynatt
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...
Edward Robert Collette
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...
Rodney Lynn Breeden
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...
Larry Allan Johnson
Jan 9, 2019
Larry Allan Johnson, a proud American, passed away on January 9, 2019. He was a 24-year retired U.S. Navy Veteran. Preceded in death by his father Clifford John Johnson Sr., mother Darlyne Johnson, sister Darcy Johnson, and brother Clifford John Johnson Jr. Survived by his sister Lorinda Johnson, brother Daniel Johnson, brother Marlon Johnson, and sister Tammy Johnson; son Darryl...
Wendell Chett Peebles
Jan 9, 2019
Wendell Chett Peebles (Gampa), age 58, of Knoxville, passed away January 9, 2019. Mr. Peebles was born July 29, 1960 in Swainsboro, GA. He was married to Lisa Marie Peebles on November 19, 1979. Wendell was a loving father, husband and grandfather. He was a 1978 graduate of Swainsboro High School. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a...
Reba Louise Fields
Jan 9, 2019
Reba Louise Fields, age 73, passed away peacefully at home on January 9, 2019. She attended Paw Paw Hollow Baptist Church, where she was an organist and taught children’s Sunday School. Reba also worked at TVA. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved spending time with her son and grandchildren. Preceded in death by mother...
Joan Warise
Jan 6, 2019
Joan Meador Warise, 86, went to her heavenly home on January 6, 2019, surrounded by her loving children. She was born in Old Hickory, TN to Mittie Carnell Lawhorn and Pleasant I. Meador on November 6, 1932. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers and her beloved husband, Kenneth Arnold Warise, Sr., with whom she enjoyed 59 years...
Betty Ann Shipe
Jan 6, 2019
Betty Thurman Shipe age 90, of Halls passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019. Born in Knox County to David and Anna Mae Booker in 1928. Owner and operator of Cameo Hair Salon for 30 years. Member of Central Baptist Church of Ft. City. Preceded in death by husband: Thomas Shipe, mother and step father: Anna and Frank Crudgington. Father: David...
Lenore Maureen Watson
Jan 5, 2019
Lenore Maureen Watson, of Halls, has gone to be with her Heavenly Father on January 5, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Maureen was born on September 6, 1926 to Esker and Bessie Widner in New Tazewell, TN. She had a kind and gentle spirit, was devoted to the care and comfort of others, and was a teacher of all...
Thomas Edward Sellers
Jan 2, 2019
Thomas (Tom) E. Sellers, age 66 went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, January 2, 2019 at his home. Tom was a U.S. Army Veteran during the Vietnam Era. He is a long time and faithful member of Northside Baptist Church holding the office of Trustee, he was a member of the Adult Men’s Sunday School...
