Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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;...
Jason "Jay Bug" Payne
Aug 4, 2017
Jason “Jay Bug” Payne, age 30 of Knoxville, Tennessee, Passed away at his home August 4, 2017. He is preceded in death by mother Linda Owns and several aunts and uncles. He is survived by father Archie Payne; brothers William (Debra) Maples, Scott (Amy) Payne, Lynn (Janet) Payne; sister Teresa Johnson and fiancé Stewart Edwards; Jason’s close friend, Tonya Burton;...
Virginia Mae Rickett
Jul 29, 2017
Virginia Darden Rickett, age 89, of Seymore, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Ben Atchley Veterans Nursing Home. Preceded in death by parents, James and Matilda Johnson; sons, Bobby Mize and Dan Darden; 6 brothers and 2 sisters. Survived by sons, Roger Darden and Larry Darden; 9 grandchildren; several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; sister, Nelle Lane and daughters-in-law....
Linda Carol Quillen
Jul 28, 2017
Linda Carol Quillen, 71 of Rockford, TN passed away quietly Friday, July 28, 2017 with her family at her bedside. She was born to the late Clifford Webb and Martha Jane Spears on November 25, 1946 in Puttnam County Tennessee. Linda was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Knoxville West Ward. Linda was a caring,...
Shyan Reena Hurst
Jul 27, 2017
Shyan Reena Hurst (ShyShy), age 18, passed away Thursday July 27, 2017. Shyan was born in Knoxville, TN January 22, 1999. She graduated from Kelly Volunteer Academy and was planning to go to Pellissippi State Community College. Waiting for Shyan to join them in heaven are grandfather, Jackson Lee Hurst, Sr and grandmother Sandy Trammell. Leaving behind to celebrate her...
Dennis Ray Carpenter
Jul 26, 2017
Dennis Ray Carpenter, 55 of Corryton went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Dennis was born to the late Bill R. and Evelyn J. King Carpenter on June 15, 1962 in Knoxville. He enjoyed being outdoors especially fishing. He loved his church and was known as a giving person. It brought a smile to his...
