Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Edna Lee Smith
May 18, 2018
Edna Lee Weaver Smith, age 101. Passed away May 18, 2018. She was preceded in death by husband Clyde E. Smith, parents M.U. and Lena Weaver. Son-in-law Homer Smith and Granddaughter Melinda Sue Smith. She is survived by children Don Smith, Betty Rae Smith, Shirley Smith, Polly Land (Ted) and Vaughn Smith. Grandchildren Scott Smith, Kris Land and Piper Montana...
William Lay
May 16, 2018
William “Bill” Lay, age 85, of Knoxville, TN passed away on May 16, 2018 at Woodland Hospice in Mt. Pleasant, MI. He is survived by his children and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His beloved wife Charis Lay passed in December 2017. Family will welcome friends from 4:00p.m until 6:00p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel....
Wanda Joyce Carnes "Carnsie"
May 16, 2018
Wanda J. Carnes "Carnsie" passed away on May 16, 2018. She worked at Physicians Regional Medical Center for 35 years as a ward clerk on 1st Central. She is survived by her husband Archie "Butterball" Carnes, a sister and a brother. Interment will be at Emory Pike American Christian Cemetery on Thursday, May 24th at 10am. Online condolences may be...
Sharon Lynn Emery
May 14, 2018
Sharon Lynn Emery, 67 of Knoxville, passed away May 14, 2018. She was a loving mother and friend who enjoyed spending time with her family. She had a great love of Harley Davidson Motorcycles, traveling, and driving a school bus for Knox County. Preceded in death by parents Jean Hudson and Raymond Emery and brother, Wes Emery. Survived by daughter...
Brenda Joyce Hudson
May 11, 2018
Brenda Joyce Hudson, age 66, of Knoxville, TN passed away Friday May 11, 2018. She was of the Baptist faith and a proud graduate of Fulton High School class of ‘71. She worked 33 years for the U.S. Postal Service. Those who knew her loved her. Her warmth and presence could always be felt wherever she went. She was absolutely...
Joseph "Todd" Randolph
May 11, 2018
Joseph Todd Randolph, 51, died May 11, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. His celebration of life will take place at First Baptist Powell at 7706 Ewing Road, Powell, Tennessee. Receiving of friends begins at 5pm with the service beginning at 7pm Tuesday. A published author and leader, Todd spent his life serving Christ through every endeavor graduating from the Southern Baptist...
Jack "Jackie" C. Martin Sr.
May 11, 2018
Jack “Jackie” Calvin Martin, Sr., age 87, went home to be with his Lord on May 11, 2018, passing peacefully at his home. Originally from Knoxville, TN, Jack resided in Newport Richey, FL since 1993. Jack, a Veteran, served his country with honor in the U.S. Army. Jack moved his family to Chicago in the 50’s to work in the...
Pauline Lee
May 11, 2018
On Friday, May 11th in the home of Pauline Lee a reward was gained for a lifetime of faithfulness to the Lord. As Polly found her rest in her heavenly father’s arms, the family reflects on her lifetime of achievements and Kingdom service for the Lord. Pauline Mae Bower was born February 13,1926, in Williamstown, Kentucky to WC and Mada...
Janie Perona Jarnigan
May 9, 2018
Janie Perona Jarnigan was born in 1959 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and grew up in Knoxville. One of five children, she is preceded in death by two brothers, her father, and her husband, Roger. She will be remembered for her open heart, sense of humor and her love for dogs, rescuing many and raising them as though they were her...
Kenneth Lee Hurst
May 9, 2018
Kenneth Lee Hurst, age 80, passed away after a courageous battle with Alzheimers. He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Betty Hurst, son Kenneth Ray Hurst and daughters Debra Bailey and Sandra Headrick. He is survived by his loving daughter Karen Hurst who cared for him everyday in his battle. Sisters Charolette Faye, Gracie and Shalmay,...
Barbara Ann Tabler
May 7, 2018
Barbara Ann Tabler, age 82, of Knoxville, passed from this life on May 7, 2018. She was a life-long member of Fairview Baptist Church. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her father and mother Carl and Ethel Fleming and brother Carl L. Fleming, Jr. She is survived by loving husband...
Dorothy Bowling Huddleston
May 7, 2018
Dorothy Huddleston, age 84 of Corryton, passed away on May 7, 2018. She was a member of Graveston Baptist Church. Dorothy was a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Huddleston. She is survived and will be deeply missed by sons, Mike Huddleston (Alicia), Timmy Huddleston (Stephanie) and Duayne Huddleston (Toni) as well as...
Lorene Berry
May 7, 2018
Lorene B. Berry, age 95 of Knoxville, went home to be with her Lord on May 7, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was a member of Rockydale Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Elmer Berry; son, Donald R. Berry; daughter-in-law Shirley Berry; parents Jim and Mary Wolfenbarger; granddaughter, Stacey R. Berry; brothers, Robert Wolfenbarger, Paul...
Karen Elaine Goddard Davis
May 7, 2018
Karen Elaine Goddard Davis, age71, of Powell, passed away May 7, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Paul Davis; and parents, Winfred "Bill" and Wonetta Skeen Goddard. She is survived by son Scott Davis and his wife Stacy; grandchildren Wesley(Shelby) Davis, Matthew Davis, and J.T. Hosna; great-grandchildren Carson Davis and Carissa Newell; son Greg...
Harry J. Lane
May 6, 2018
Harry J. Lane III, age 73 of Knoxville, passed Sunday, May 6, 2018. He was a Navy Vietnam Veteran, a proud grandfather, and a loving father. He is preceded in death by wife Mary E. Lane and sons Sam Butcher and Greg Butcher. He is survived by sons Jesse Butcher and Justin Lane (Tiffany), daughter-in-law Edith Butcher, 7 grandchildren, 1...
John Paul Gupton
May 6, 2018
John Paul Gupton of Knoxville, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on his way home from church Sunday evening, May 6, 2018, at the age of 25. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Friday the 11th at Halls Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN. A funeral service will be held at 7 PM, immediately following visitation hours. Pastor Timothy...
Eric Michael Westerman
May 5, 2018
Eric Michael Westerman, age 22, passed away Saturday May 5, 2018. He was a graduate of Halls High School and also attended Pellisippi State. He was a member of the Magrigals of Halls from 2013 to 2014, which was the highlight of his school years. He is preceded in death by paternal grandparents Jack and Wanda Westerman; and maternal grandparents...
Ronnie Coleman Speeks
May 4, 2018
Ronald Coleman Speeks, age 80, passed away peacefully in his Knoxville home on Friday evening. Ronnie was a proud 1957 graduate of Rule High School where he excelled in track and chorus. He was a lifetime entertainer all over the United States. His career began with "Ronnie Speeks and his Elrods" and later known for his "Tribute to Elvis Shows"...
Robert Walters
May 4, 2018
Robert “Tobe” Walters, 88, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018. He was a member and deacon of Inskip Baptist Church and a member of Bright Hope Lodge #57. He retired from Rohm and Haas after 30 years of service and was also a Master Barber. He enjoyed UT Football, baseball, and golf, but nothing brought him more happiness than his...
William Arthur Tice
May 4, 2018
William "Bill" A. Tice age 72, of Knoxville, deceased May 4, 2018. A Celebration of Life service for Bill is being held in conjunction with Samuel C. Baird at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. with visitation from 2:00-4:00 p.m.. (See Samuel C. Baird obituary) Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel in charge.
