Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
James Henry Strange, Jr.
Apr 29, 2017
James Henry Strange, age 75, of Knoxville, passed away April 29, 2017. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church and retired after 40 plus years of service from Southern Railway. He was a veteran of the US Army during the Vietnam era. He was preceded in death by his parents, James & Marie Strange. He is survived by his...
Michael K. Messer
Apr 29, 2017
Michael K. Messer age 78 of Knoxville loving husband, father, brother, papaw, and friend entered the gates of Glory on April 29, 2017. He was a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church. Survived by his wife Barbara K. Gregory-Messer; children Michael Scott Messer and Shari Lynn Messer (Randy Miller); sister Jerrye Green and husband Al; stepchildren, Kurt Gregory (Connie...
Mae Lee Collins
Apr 28, 2017
Katherine Mae Lee Collins, age 79, of Corryton, entered Heaven’s gates on April 28, 2017 to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a member of Heavenly View Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Emma Lee; husband, James Collins; son, Dale Collins; sisters, Laura Arnwine, Virgie Crawford, and Marie Smith. She...
Elizabeth Lumbert
Apr 27, 2017
Remell Elizabeth Lumbert of Heiskell, born March 22, 1931 in Loyston, TN, passed away April 27th at home from complications from a Stroke in February. She was retired from Anderson County Schools after working as a Teacher’s Aide at DARC and Andersonville Elementary schools. She was the daughter of the late John A. Mitchell and Stella B. Mitchell. Also, preceding...
Carol Jean Hackworth
Apr 26, 2017
Carol J. Hackworth, 72 of Knoxville went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Carol enjoyed giving to others, it brought such joy to her life and a smile to her face. She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Marie Locher Winstead; a brother Butch Winstead; sister, Pat Winstead; special granddaughter, Kelly Strong...
Roy Lee Mcelroy
Apr 26, 2017
Roy Lee McElroy, 97 of Knoxville went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Roy was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. He was a United States Army Veteran who served during WWII. He was a member of The Shriners of North America. He retired from the railroad. Roy will be remembered as a loving...
David Michael William O'Dell
Apr 26, 2017
David Michael William O’Dell born April 22, 2017 moved on from this life on April 26, 2017. He was preceded in death by grandparents: Richard and Marie Kemmler, David Roberts, Ann O’Dell; and many other loving relatives. He is survived by parents Amanda Kemmler and Michael Littlejohn; and several Aunts, Uncles, and cousins. The family will receive friends from 2-4pm...
William Ray Houser
Apr 25, 2017
William Ray Houser, 79, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly April 25th. He was a current member of Asbury UMC and previously of Lincoln Park UMC. One of his favorite activities was singing in the church choir. Ray retired from KUB, after 46 years, where he was referred to as “Father Time” by many of his colleagues. He also retired from...
Douglas Hobert Oaks
Apr 24, 2017
Douglas Hobert Oaks, 64, of Knoxville, went to be with his heavenly father on April 24, 2017. Doug was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was a United States Army Veteran and reservist. He was an usher at Ridgeview Baptist Church where he loved and served the Lord. He was preceded in death by his mother, Icie...
Charles E. Lee
Apr 24, 2017
Charles E. Lee, born November 16, 1927, passed away April 24, 2017. Preceded in death by wife, Barbara and son, Stewart. Charles proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII on the USS Ajax. Survived by daughter, Linda (Tom) Pressley; sons, Steve (Pat) Lee and Sterling Lee; grandchildren, Aresia Jones, Robbin Majors, Heather Lee, Ashley Quesenberry, Randy...
Phyllis Marie (Wolfenbarger) West
Apr 23, 2017
Phyllis Marie (Wolfenbarger) West, age 76, of Knoxville, went home to be with her Savior and reunited with her husband and love of her life, Wilburn West, with family by her side, on Sunday, April 23, 2017. Marie was born July 21, 1940, daughter of the late Rev. Sam and Pauline Wolfenbarger. She was married to Wilburn for 58 years...
Jerry Lee Godfrey
Apr 23, 2017
Jerry Lee Godfrey, loving husband, father, and brother, born September 21, 1955, passed away April 23, 2017. Preceded in death by mother, Alma Sweet; fathers, C.N. Godfrey and Robin Sweet; brother, Kenneth. Survived by wife, Teresa; daughters, Kelly and Robin; son, Jerry C.; grandsons, Kendall, Mark, and Ethan; sisters, Lida Kay, Elizabeth, and Rose; brothers, R.C., Charles, and Bob. The...
Gregory Lee Keathley
Apr 23, 2017
Gregory Lee Keathley, age 55, passed away suddenly April 23, 2017. Preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Dorothy Keathley, he is survived by his daughter Laurel (Derick) Tarwater, sisters Deneas (Bill) Cochran, Paula Nicely, brother Bobby Keathley and very special caregiver, Connie Wilkins. We will miss him terribly, but rejoice that he is now healed. A memorial service...
Vickie Lynn Hunley
Apr 23, 2017
Vickie Lynn Jackson Hunley, 60 of Knoxville went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, April 23, 2017. Vickie was a member of Free Spirit Baptist Church. Vickie is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Ronald Paul Hunley Sr. and a sister Lisa Mahan. She is survived by her mother, Marie Jackson; sons, Christopher Michael (Amy) Lowery, Jeffery...
Richard "Dick" Grey Wright, Iii
Apr 22, 2017
Richard (Dick) Grey Wright, III, age 72, of Knoxville, Tennessee, was called to his heavenly home Saturday morning, April 22, 2017, surrounded by his children. Dick was born January 19, 1945, in Knoxville. He was a lifelong resident of Knox County. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Corryton, TN. Dick is a 1963 graduate from Fulton High School...
Richard Wilkerson
Apr 22, 2017
Richard Allan Wilkerson born January 22, 1946 passed away April 22, 2017. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents Elmer and Elsie Wilkerson, and sister Geneva Wilkerson. Survived by sister Pauline (David) Jones; brothers George “Bud” (Lawana) Wilkerson, Hubert (Shirley)Wilkerson, Curt (Geraldine)Wilkerson, and Robert (Dot) Wilkerson; eleven nieces and nephews; many great nieces and...
Clara Bell Smathers
Apr 22, 2017
Clara Smathers, age 87, a life-long resident of Knoxville, passed away April 22, 2017. Clara practiced as a nurse in her career, but will always be remembered for raising a large vibrant family who successfully made their way in the world. Clara loved to hike in the mountains, can vegetables at harvest time, and create intricate quilts. She also was...
Rhonda Lee Ogle
Apr 21, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Clara Jean Folden
Apr 19, 2017
Clara Jean Kanipe Folden, age 88, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, April 19th, 2017. She was a Member of Bells Campground Baptist Church, a Member of the Gideon Auxillary, Knox County 10-4 Club, and she loved reading and spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Elmer “Red” Folden, daughter...
