Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Julia Anne Leatherwood
Jun 28, 2017
Julia Anne Leatherwood, 31, of Knoxville broke free of her chains to walk the streets of gold on June 28, 2017. She is preceded in death by grandparents Joseph and Blanche Bowman and Othell and Mae Leatherwood. Survived by son Gabriel Smith; mother Carol Moore and father Joseph Leatherwood (wife Keyla); brothers Joshua Leatherwood (wife Courtney), Daniel Moore, Richard Moore,...
Calvin Leslie Robinson
Jun 28, 2017
Calvin L. Robinson, 75 of Knoxville passed away quietly on Wednesday June 28, 2017. He was born February 17, 1942 to the late Merle and Kathleen Robinson in Knoxville. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by brother Wayne (Judy) Robinson of Knoxville; niece Julie (Brian) Asbell; great-nephew Mason Asbell. The family will receive friends Sunday,...
Ronald Dean Greer
Jun 27, 2017
Ronald Dean Greer, age 56, of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, June 27th, 2017. He was admired for his strength and drive for life by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by parents Ronnie and Betty Greer, and brother-in-law Jerry Bass. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Teresa Kear Greer, sons, Michael, Kevin (Annette),...
Linda Sue Whitson
Jun 27, 2017
Linda Sue Whitson, 68 of Powell went home to be with her Lord on June 27, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and June Hughes; son, James Byrd, brothers, Curtis, James and Mark Hughes. Linda is survived by her husband William (Jabo) of 50 years; son, Tony Byrd; daughters, Tammy Whitson and Tina Varner; grandchildren, Jacob,...
Betty Irene Hurst
Jun 27, 2017
Betty Irene Cutshaw Hurst, age 77 of Knoxville, passed away June 27, 2017. Preceded in death by husband John C. Hurst; infant son David Michael Hurst; granddaughter Brittney Cheyenne Parrott. Survived by daughters Edith Hurst Shultz and Debbie Hurst Parton; grandchildren Justin Keith Shultz, Elizabeth, Daniel, John, and Paul Parton; sister Phyllis Jean Franklin. Family will receive friends 2:00p.m.-4:00p.m. Saturday...
Ann Louise Ailor
Jun 26, 2017
Ann Louise Ailor, age 83, of Knoxville, passed away June 26, 2017. Member of New Fellowship Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Willard Lennon and Retha Brannon. Survivors: husband, Jim Ailor. Sons, Dennis (Debbie) Ailor, Mike Ailor, Terry (Nancy) Ailor and Jerry Ailor. Several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, brothers, and nieces and nephews. Funeral service 7pm Wednesday, Mynatt Funeral Home...
George "G" William Richardson
Jun 26, 2017
George "G" William Richardson, age 81 of Halls, went home to be with his Savior on Monday, June 26th, 2017. He was preceded in death by parents Bon and Trula Richardson, sister and brother-in-law Helen and Troy Parker, and brothers Troy and Carl Richardson. He is survived by sisters Joyce (Wally) Edwards and Shirley (Jim) Bunch, aunt Marie Kidwell, several...
Flossie Jane Stinnett
Jun 25, 2017
Flossie Jane (Summers) Stinnett, age 86, of Mascot, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday June 25, 2017. She was a member of Loveland Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband James Stinnett; parents Perry and Leela Summers; brothers Everette and Earl Summers; sister-in-law Gracie Summers. She is survived by brothers, Gene Summers (Mildred),...
Fred Edward Henry, Sr.
Jun 24, 2017
Fred Edward Henry, age 86, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Powell for 51 years as a teacher and leader. He was a veteran of the US Army during the Korean War. Fred attended Harrison Chilhowee Baptist Academy. He was the owner of Powell Scale Company. Fred loved his family, hunting...
Juanita Byrd
Jun 24, 2017
Juanita Byrd, of Middleburg, FL, formerly of Knoxville, passed away June 24, 2017. She was a long-time member of Sharon Baptist Church. Juanita retired from Home Federal Bank after many dedicated years of service. She is preceded in death by her husband, Woodward H. Byrd; her parents, Bonnie and Homer Walker; and her brother, Allen Walker. She is survived by...
Clyde Milas Welch
Jun 24, 2017
Clyde Milas Welch, age 72, of Knoxville, passed away on June 24, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Clyde was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Preceded in death by parents, Fowler and Velma Welch; brother, Jack Welch; mother-in-law, Bertie Sexton. He leaves behind wife of 54 years, Joyce Ann Welch; daugthers, Andrea Welch, Contessa Welch; son, Isaac...
Dorothy Ridenour
Jun 23, 2017
Dorothy Ridenour, age 85, passed away June 23, 2017. She was preceded in death by her son, Charles Wampler and her grandson, Christopher Gee. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Howard Ridenour; daughter, Vicki Gee (Edgar); grandchildren, Tish Gee, Stephen Wampler (Jody), Michael Wampler (Tammy); great-grandchildren, Zachary Gee, Bailey Butler, Zane Gee, Derek Wampler, Gabriel Wampler; sister, Thelma...
Frederick "Fred" Ramsey May
Jun 23, 2017
May, Frederick “Fred” Ramsey, age 86, of Knoxville passed away at home (Trinity Hills) on June 23rd, 2017. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War, retired from Western Electric, a devoted member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by wife of 54 years Betty Tallent May, mother and father Nora R. and Rufus...
Isaac Reis Parks
Jun 22, 2017
Isaac Reis Parks, age 34, passed away on June 22, 2017. Isaac was an amazing man with a big heart who was known for making people laugh. He was a hard worker and employee of Interstate Mechanical Contractors. He enjoyed frisbee golf, music, the outdoors and watching his son play baseball. Isaac was a devoted husband, father, son and brother...
William Jeffrey Lowery
Jun 22, 2017
William Jeffrey Lowery age 51 passed away June 22, 2017. He was of the Baptist Faith and loved the Lord with all his heart. He was employed by the U.S. Postal Service. He was a loving husband and father who adored his children, he loved being outdoors, fishing, grilling out, listening to music and hanging out with his family and...
Michael Edward Smith
Jun 22, 2017
Michael Edward Smith, age 66, from Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2017. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church and a retired veteran after 23 years of service with the U.S. Army and Air National Guard, being in the 134th Air Refueling Wing at McGee Tyson upon retiring. He was also employed in...
Elsie Marie Gill
Jun 22, 2017
Elsie Gill, age 79, of Halls, Tennessee, formerly of Bowdle South Dakota, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday June 22, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Margaret Boschee, and several brothers and sisters. Elsie was survived by Ervin Gill, her loving husband of 62 years, her three children; Thomas Gill (Brenda),...
Jerry Edward Hemphill
Jun 21, 2017
Jerry Edward Hemphill, age 24, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Wednesday, June 21st, 2017. He was a member of Heavenly View Baptist Church and was an avid fan of Captain America. He was preceded in death by grandfather Jim “Butch” Hemphill. He is survived by grandmother Carolyn Hemphill, grandmother Ella Mae Hemphill, mother Glenda Hemphill, brothers Jesse and Frank...
Geraldine Miller Tolliver
Jun 21, 2017
Geraldine Miller Tolliver, age 90, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away in the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, June 21st, 2017. She was preceded in death by parents Dan and Martha Miller, brothers Joe and Bill Miller, and grandson Doug Dockery. She is survived by husband James Tolliver, children Danny Tolliver, and wife Sherry, Jimmy Tolliver, Patricia Hope, and husband...
Danny Clayton Atchley
Jun 20, 2017
Danny Clayton Atchley Sr., age 69 of Knoxville, TN, walked into his eternal home and into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, June 20th. His passing came quickly and leaves his family with deep sorrow. His greatest love was the Lord, and Danny faithfully served Him. For 45 years, he was known as "Servant." He was a dedicated member and...
