Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Samuel Mcpherson Jelf
Feb 24, 2018
Sam Jelf, age 74, son of the late Rev. William and Katherine Jelf, was born in Madisonville, TN and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Sam attended Hiwassee College and served in the USAF in Germany and England. Sam and his wife, Sandra Braden Jelf, were married 52 wonderful years and are proud parents of Gregory (Joanna) and Tonya...
Frank Edwards
Feb 22, 2018
James (Frank) Edwards, age 80, went to be with the Lord Thursday, February 22nd after a long illness. He enjoyed time with his family, especially his grandchildren and playing his guitar. He was a member and deacon of Bryams Fork Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Gladys Edwards; children, Vickie Edwards of Andersonville, Lionel and...
Mark Edward Goan
Feb 22, 2018
Mark Goan, age 65, passed away on February 22, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, John and Carolyn Goan. He was an H-VAC Tech at McGee Tyson Air Base. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Goan; sons, Seth Goan and Cody Goan; step-sons, Chris (Jackie) Weaver, Drew (Wendy) Weaver, and Matthew (Rebecca) Weaver; grandchildren, Tyler Weaver, Travis Weaver, Jordan...
Junior Ray Floyd
Feb 22, 2018
Junior Ray Floyd, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Thursday, February 22nd, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Ray has been an employee of Colonial Freight Systems since 1968. He started out pumping fuel and cleaning the shop, and with much help and encouragement from his mentor, Mrs. Lura McBride, Ray worked his way up to Vice-President of the Maintenance...
Irene (Walker) Nelson
Feb 21, 2018
Irene (Walker) Nelson - age 83 of Halls passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, mamaw, aunt, and friend. She is now rejoicing in heaven alongside of her husband Arvel Marion Nelson, daughter Martha Nelson, grandson Jason Nelson, parents Andy and Cora Walker, brothers Glen Walker,...
Fred Carl King
Feb 21, 2018
Fred Carl King, age 90, passed away February 21, 2018 at Westmoreland Nursing Home and Rehab Center. Preceded in death by father Taylor King, mother Lona Brown King, son Stephen King, brother Eugene King, and sister Evelyn Whaley. Survivors include sister Pauline McManus, daughter Connie Jackson, sons Fredrick King (Chrissy), David King (Penny), grandchildren Kirsten King, Tyler King, Amber Welch,...
Jeffrey Scott Smith
Feb 20, 2018
Jeffrey Scott Smith “Scotty”, age 54 of Knoxville entered his heavenly home suddenly Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Parkwest Medical Center. He was born November 1, 1963 to Paul and Shirley Smith in Knoxville. He was a 1981 graduate of Halls High School. He followed his passion by starting his painting company, Smith Painting & Line Striping, in 1987. He...
Scott Sparks
Feb 19, 2018
Scott Sparks, age 51, of Knoxville, TN, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 19th, 2018. Scott earned his bachelors degree from the University of North Carolina, his masters degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and was a teacher at Karns High School. He was a former College Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, former Pastor...
Evodia Vite Hernandez
Feb 19, 2018
Evodia Vite Hernandez, age 82, passed away February 19, 2018. Family and friends will meet at 5:00p.m. Tuesday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church for Funeral Mass. Family will then receive friends at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel. Please leave online condolences at www.mynattfh.com
Frank Humphrey
Feb 18, 2018
Frank Humphrey, age 81, of Knoxville, TN, gained his angel wings on Sunday, February 18, 2018. He was preceded in death by: Wife: Ann Humphrey Father: Frank T. Humphrey Mother: Ella Hammock Brothers: Eddie, John and Larry Humphrey Sister: Francis Adams Son in Law: Bob Greene Survived by: Daughter: Vickie Greene, Son: Frank “Scott” and Rhonda Humphrey Granddaughter: Tiffany and...
John Sterling Inklebarger
Feb 18, 2018
John Sterling Inklebarger, age 82, of Corryton, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018. He was a member of Graveston Baptist Church. He owned his own trucking company hauling building materials until a tragic accident in 1973 that left him disabled. He loved traveling with family and spending time with his friends whittling and trading knives. He will always be remembered...
Austin Logan Knight
Feb 17, 2018
Austin Logan Knight, age 18 of Knoxville passed away February 17, 2018. He was in the class of 2018 at Halls High School, where he wrestled for 1 year and played football for 1 year, and had completed all of his requirements to graduate and started college at Roane State to become an EMT. He was a member of Lonsdale...
James Lynn Thompson
Feb 17, 2018
James Lynn Thompson, age 75, of Corryton, passed away February 17th, 2018. He was of the Baptist faith. He graduated from Gibbs High School and went on to work for Dempster Brothers for over 20 years. He was also a KPD reserve officer for over 40 years and a member of Blue Knights Motorcycle Club. Preceded in death by parents...
Barbara Jean Holbert
Feb 17, 2018
Barbara J. Holbert, age 86, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17th, 2018 surrounded by her loving family and assisted by Tennova Hospice. Barbara was born in 1931 in Knoxville, TN, the eldest of 6 children. After school, she enlisted in the United States Air Force. She then married Fred William Holbert, who died in 1990. They...
Wilda Faye Mcclain Barker
Feb 17, 2018
Wilda Faye McClain Barker, age 78, was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on February 17, 2018. She was preceded in death by parents LB and Lena McClain; sisters Barbara Evans, Betty Rice Bowen, and Deloris McClain. She was greatly loved and will be deeply missed by her devoted husband of 56 years David Barker; daughter and son-in-law Rhonda and...
William "David" Truan
Feb 16, 2018
William “David” Truan, age 46, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Friday, February 16th, 2018. David was a hard worker and a wonderful father, husband, brother, and friend. He was preceded in death by father William Truan. He is survived by his wife Lyndsay Ludlow, mother Rosa Lee Truan, children Dylon Truan, Dalton Truan, Aubrey Truan, Darren Kern, Blaze Truan,...
Jeanne "Jean" Rathbone
Feb 16, 2018
Jeanne “Jean” Rathbone, age 83, of Knoxville, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 16th, 2018. She was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is preceded in death by husband Bobby Dean, son Gregory Dean, parents Frank and Ifila Holcomb, brother Otis Holcomb, and grandson Zachary McCreary. She is survived...
Ethel Louise Clark
Feb 15, 2018
Ethel Louise Clark, age 90, passed away at home Wednesday, February 15, 2018. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer Ollie Tipton and Mary Louise Burnett; and her brother, Elmer Paul Tipton. She is survived by her sons, Paul Clark, of Luttrell, and James Clark, of Maryville; daughter and son-in-law, Louise &...
Sherleen Synder Cardwell
Feb 15, 2018
Sherleen S. Cardwell, of Knoxville, was escorted peacefully to her heavenly home by Jesus on February 15, 2018, at Tennova (St. Mary’s) PRMC Hospital, in Knoxville. Sherleen was born on November 25th, 1936. She was raised in Knox County, attended Bearden High School and was a member of Third Creek Baptist Church. She is survived by her brother, James G....
Beecher Leroy Pettiford
Feb 15, 2018
Pettiford, Beecher Leroy “Dude” age 85, of Heiskell, passed away February 15, 2018. He was an Army veteran, retired welder and talented woodworker. He met his beloved wife Pauline while stationed in England during his Army service. They married on May 7, 1955 and had 57 wonderful years together until her passing on March 5, 2013. Now they are together...
