Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Walter Cadle Marshall
Aug 15, 2017
Walter "Joe" Marshall, of Louisville, Tennessee, a long-time Fountain City resident, died on August 15th, 2017 at 7:58 pm, after a struggle with Lewy Body Dementia. His parents, the late Walter and Edna Galbraith Marshall, founded Hickory Star Resort on Norris Lake, where he lived in the summers growing up. Joe was a 22-year Air Force veteran, owner of Norwood...
Larry Allan Daniel
Aug 14, 2017
Larry Allan Daniel II, age 32, of Powell, passed away on August 14, 2017. He was a 2003 graduate of Powell High School. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Larry is survived by his parents, Larry & Geraldine Daniel; sister, Tina Daniel; brother, Kenny Stinnett; nephews, Nicholas Napier, Kenneth Stinnett II,...
Herbert Lockwood Tudor
Aug 14, 2017
Herbert Lockwood Tudor, 78, of Clinton, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017. He was born August 27, 1938 in Union County. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church, where he formerly served as Choir Director. Herbert enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was the owner and operator of New Loyston Memorial Garden. Preceeded in death...
Carole Lynne Sheppard
Aug 13, 2017
Carole Lynne Sheppard, age 76, of Knoxville, TN passed away Sunday, August 13th, 2017. She was a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force, worked for 43 years as a registered nurse until her retirement in 2007, and was a member of Fountain City United Methodist Church. Music was a big part of her life. As a teenager and...
Clay Edwin Grubb
Aug 13, 2017
Clay Edwin Grubb, 79, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born on July 20, 1938 in Lee Springs, Tennessee to Luther and Edna Grubb. Clay grew up in Grainger County, Tennessee where he attended school and worked on the family farm. In 1958, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Corp....
Jimmy Eugene Lowery
Aug 13, 2017
Jimmy Eugene Lowery, age 48, of Knoxville, TN went to go fishing with the Lord and his Momma on August 13th, 2017. He was of the Baptist faith, and avid fisherman and outdoorsman. He was preceded in death by mother Connie Lowery, and grandparents James and Margie Lowery and Joe and Opal Morgan. He is survived by his father Jimmie...
Wilma Belle Phillips
Aug 13, 2017
Wilma W. Phillips, age 91, of Heiskell, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord August 13, 2017. Wilma was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on March 4, 1926. She graduated from Clinton High School and continued on to receive a Business degree from Knoxville Business College. Wilma was married to Dan H. Phillips on April 6, 1958; they were married 36...
Chad Jason Powell
Aug 12, 2017
With a heavy heart, we say goodbye to Chad Jason Powell a loving father, son, brother and uncle. Chad, age 48, lost a hard-fought battle with cancer Saturday, August 12. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church and an employee of Quality Steel. Chad was part of the 1986 Halls High School State Championship football team. #75 will live...
Shirley R. Berry
Aug 12, 2017
Shirley R. Berry, age 73, of Corryton, passed away on August 12, 2017. She retired from AT&T after many years of service. Shirley was a member of Rocky Dale Baptist Church and lifetime member of the “Rocky Dale Hot Tamale Girls”. Preceded in death by beloved husband of 49 years, Donald R. Berry; parents, Viola and Lee Russell; sisters, Irene...
Agnes J. Hill
Aug 11, 2017
Agnes Butler Hill of Knoxville passed away quietly on Friday August 11, 2017. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church in Corryton. She loved time spent with family especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling with her senior group who loved to dance. She was preceded in death by her parents Lawson and Nora Henry Butler; husband Burney L....
Kimberly K. Bradley
Aug 11, 2017
Kimberly Kay Bradley, age 40, passed away Friday at UT Medical Center. She was mother to Justin Tallent, Breanna Bradley and Brittany Bradley. She was sister to Kristy Myers and Kevin Bull. She was daughter to Mr. Alan Bull and the late Brenda Bull and step daughter to Bonnie Bull. She was granddaughter to Mrs. Clara Wilson and the late...
Paul Ray Smith
Aug 11, 2017
Paul Ray Smith, age 80, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, August 11th at his home in Fountain City. He was born March 1, 1937 to Carl and Nellie Smith in the community of Marbledale. Former member of Lonsdale United Methodist. Retired from the Knox Co. School system at Byington-Solway. Preceded in death by parents; Carl and Nellie Smith; (brother) Leroy,...
Johnnie Ault Bentley
Aug 10, 2017
Johnnie Ault Bentley, 57 of Knoxville passed away quietly at her home on Thursday, August 10, 2017. She was born on February 3, 1960 in Knoxville to the late John Ault and Nellie Ruth Ault Lay. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Johnnie will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Johnnie is preceded in death...
Dorothy Breeden Lett
Aug 10, 2017
Dorothy Breeden Lett, age 75, of Clinton, passed away at home surrounded by her family on August 10, 2017. Dorothy was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. She was retired from Hoskins Drug Store. Dorothy is preceded in death by parents U.L. and Frances Breeden; brothers, William “Bill” Breeden (Evelyn), Tommy Breeden and Richard Breeden; sisters, Gerry Clark (James H.),...
Thomas Arthur Hodge
Aug 9, 2017
Thomas Arthur Hodge, age 77 of Knoxville died suddenly on August 9, 2017. He was an Eagle Scout, a 1958 graduate of Central High School, and a graduate of The University of Tennessee and the UT College of Law. He was currently an attorney with Baker Donelson Law Firm. He was a member of Fountain City United Methodist Church, Vice...
Hiram Max Merritt
Aug 9, 2017
Hiram Max Merritt, age 88, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017. He was a long-time member of Fountain City Presbyterian church, where he served as Deacon, Elder, Sunday School Teacher, Super-intendent, and Church Treasurer. He was a life-time resident of East Tennessee and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He earned a MS from U.T. and for 20 years was...
Willie L. Burnett
Aug 9, 2017
Willie L. Burnett, 83 of Knoxville, went into the arms of Jesus of Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Willie was born to the late Austin Richard and Harriet Johnson Brown on March 27, 1934 in Knoxville. She loved to cook and be with her family. She loved being a wife, mother , and friend. She will be greatly missed by all...
Charles "Chuck" H. Tharpe
Aug 8, 2017
Charles (Chuck) H. Tharpe, 57 of Powell, passed away suddenly August 8, 2017. He was a member of The Church at Sterchi Hills. He was a project manager at AGI. Preceded in death by father, Joe Tharpe; grandparents Huella and Charles Tharpe; stepmother Dorothy Tharpe. Survived by spouse Susan Tharpe; mother Winona Parsons; sisters Robin Delph and Karen Cagle; brothers...
Stacie Lee Lowery
Aug 8, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Tanya Michelle Borden
Aug 8, 2017
Tanya Michelle Borden, age 43, passed away August 8, 2017. She was preceded in death by her mother, Vicki Sue Jones Ellison; and her grandparents, Herman & Zelma Jones. She is survived by her daughters, Brittany Powers and Samantha Powers; her son, Zachary Borden; sister, Candy Jones (Eddie Hall); uncle, Gary (Rhonda) Jones; aunt, Sandra (Gary) Fox; Ron (Penny) Jones;...
