Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Aileen "Peaches" Ellis Yarberry
Jun 5, 2017
Aileen “Peaches” Ellis Yarberry, age 89, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2017 at UT Medical Center. She was born and lived her entire life in Knoxville, Tennessee. Raised in the Millertown community, Aileen graduated from Central High School in 1945. She later attended Draughon’s Business College, where she met her future husband, Bill. They married in December 1947. While...
Rubylee Fielden
Jun 5, 2017
Rubylee Fielden, age 89, passed away June 5, 2017. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Rubylee enjoyed gardening, being outdoors, and quilting. She was an avid reader, especially of the bible, and loved spending time with the Lord in prayer. Preceded in death by husband, J.C. Fielden; parents, Herbert and Lucy Graves; brothers, Bud, J.C., Vincent, Elery...
Michael Dean Baxter
Jun 4, 2017
Michael Dean Baxter passed away June 4, 2017. “Mike was a special member of the WVLT family; he was a man behind the scenes in creative services. You never saw his face on the air but you saw plenty of his work.” Mike enjoyed coaching youth basketball. He loved the nature and the outdoors. Most importantly and above all, Mike...
Tyler James "Ty" Hobbs
Jun 2, 2017
Tyler James “Ty” Hobbs, 24 of Knoxville, born September 17, 1992 left his earthly home on June 2, 2017. He’s reunited in Heaven with his Nana & Papa, Sandra & Glenn Hobbs and uncle Jamie Hobbs. He left behind his moms, Beth Hobbs & Lynn Elleman; father, Jay Mullins; grandmother, Sharon; great aunt, Peggy Tingle; aunts and uncles, Michael &...
Blake Edward Switow
Jun 1, 2017
Blake Edward Switow, age 19, of Knoxville passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017. Blake was an old soul who loved spending time with his grandparents, touring old homes and visiting battleships. He valued his education and loved to study history and politics. Blake enjoyed playing soccer, running cross-country, singing with his middle school choir, riding bikes, and playing video games....
Ronald "Ronnie" Pate
Jun 1, 2017
Ronald Samuel Pate, "Ronnie" age 66 of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on June 1, 2017. He voluntarily enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was attached to the 1st Division and served a tour as a LCpl in the Vietnam war. He retired from K.A.T as a road supervisor. He was a member of Glen Oaks...
Jerry Harold Whittle
May 29, 2017
Jerry Harold Whittle, age 70, of Corryton, passed away May 29, 2017. Retired from KUB with over 30 years service. Preceded in death by parents, Harold and Doris Whittle. Survivors: daughter, Gail (Mark) Beeler and son, David Whittle. Grandchildren, Matthew and Zachary Beeler. Ex-wife and friend, Linda Whittle. Brothers, Danny and Steve Whittle. Uncles, J.D. Whittle and Carl Godfrey. Several...
William Henry Kirklen
May 28, 2017
William H Kirklen Jr. (Billy), of Knoxville, born December 27, 1960, went to be with the Lord May 28, 2017. Billy was of the Baptist faith and attended Norwood Baptist Church. Billy was preceded in death by his father William H. Kirklen Sr.; son Kevin R. Kirklen; and his grandparents. He is survived by mother Marcia Reed Gray; sons Brandon...
Archie Glen England
May 27, 2017
Archie Glen England, born July 30,1937, passed away May 27, 2017. He was born in Claiborne County and later moved to Knox County and graduated from Powell High School in 1957. He was a veteran of the United States Air National Guard and owner of Archie’s Stereo Shop in Knoxville for many years. Preceded in death by father Matt England...
Paris Dwayne Shockley
May 27, 2017
Paris Dwayne Shockley, age 53, of Knoxville passed away May 27, 2017. He was a kind and caring person who was happy to help anyone who needed him. Preceded in death by parents Paris and Bonnie Shockley. Survived by brothers Kenny Shockley and wife Gail and Rick Shockley; nephews Kenny, Derek, and Travis Shockley; special friend Mike Sands. Memorial service...
Charles "Johnny" Hulen
May 26, 2017
Charles John Hulen, Jr. (Johnny) received his ultimate healing on May 26, 2017 and went home to be with his Heavenly Father. The family will receive friends at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel on Thursday night from 5-8 with a service at 8. Family and friends will meet 10:15a.m. Friday Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel and proceed to...
Elbert Eugene Mcbee
May 25, 2017
Elbert Eugene “Gene” McBee of Knoxville passed away peacefully on May 25, 2017. He was a member of Hoitt Avenue Baptist Church, former engineer of Robertshaw Controls and retired from Tennessee Valley Authority. Preceded in death by parents Roy L. McBee and Dossie Loretta Beeler. Survivors wife of 48 years Patricia McBee, son Russell A. McBee, daughter Robin Dunn, son-in-law...
Elbert "Gene" Mcbee
May 25, 2017
Elbert Eugene “Gene” McBee of Knoxville passed away peacefully on May 25, 2017. He was a member of Hoitt Avenue Baptist Church, former engineer of Robertshaw Controls and retired from Tennessee Valley Authority. Preceded in death by parents Roy L. McBee and Dossie Loretta Beeler. Survivors wife of 48 years Patricia McBee, son Russell A. McBee, daughter Robin Dunn, son-in-law...
Pennie Jo Breeden
May 25, 2017
Pennie Jo Breeden went to be with her Lord on May 25, 2017. She was of the Baptist Faith. She is joining her parents, Milburn “Sid” Breeden and Elizabeth Irene Breeden; brothers, Danny Breeden and Tony “Chief” Breeden. She is survived by daughter, Angela Breeden; sisters, Nancy “Pat” Collins, Susan “Marty” Webber, Linda (Barry) Burson; brothers, Gerald Breeden, Steve (Sherry)...
Imogene Cooper
May 24, 2017
Imogene Ezell Cooper, age 80, of Knoxville, passed away May 24, 2017. Member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Elmer Eugene Cooper and parents, Edgar and Inez Ezell. Survivors: sisters-in-law: Carolyn Stafford, Barbara Darden, Wanda Whitson, Dorothy Humphrey, Sandra Stagnolia and Patricia Lay. Brothers-in-law, Leonard, Milton and Gary Cooper. Funeral service 7pm Sunday, Redemption Harvest Church...
Dorothy Jean Hall
May 23, 2017
Dorothy “Jean” Hall, passed away on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017. Jean was a lifelong resident of Knoxville and also enjoyed a home in Daytona Beach, FL. Jean had been an active member of Sharon Baptist Church since childhood and served as the organist there for many years. Jean worked for the US Draft Board and after retirement, she worked for...
Virgil Clifton Marks
May 23, 2017
SFC Virgil Clifton Marks , age 77, of Knoxville, passed away May 23, 2017. He was a member of Corryton Church. Virgil was a member of Pasedena Masonic Lodge #1155, Scottish Rite and the Kerbela Shrine Temple. He served in the U.S. Army from 1962-1982. He worked as a carrier for the United States Postal Service from 1988-2005. Virgil earned...
Roy Leonard Cole
May 23, 2017
Roy Leonard Cole, age 63, of Knoxville, passed away May 23, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence Cole and Betty Bohanan. Siblings: Johnny W. Cole, Reba Babb, Ann Bohanan and Geneva Bruner. Survivors: Daughters, Dora (Donnie) Moore, Lori Pollard, Lucretta Cole and Reba Cole. Grandchildren: Brittany, Autumn, Johnathan, Jaima, Jasmine, JayDa, Hannah and Hailey. Brothers: Sonny Cole and Jackie...
Alisanne Nevae Faith Penland
May 22, 2017
Alisanne Nevae Faith Penland, daughter of Jewel Kitts and Adam Penland, entered Heaven on May 22, 2017. The family will receive friends from 1-2pm Sunday, June 4, 2017 with service to follow at 2pm. Cremation was chosen. Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel in charge of arrangements. Please leave online condolences for Alisanne's family at www.mynattfh.com.
Donald Hickman
May 21, 2017
Donald Hickman, age 90, of Corryton, passed away on May 21, 2017 at Tennova Residential Hospice. He was a member of Clapps Chapel United Methodist Church and a proud veteran serving in the U.S. Navy during WWII on the U.S.S. Wesson, which fought in the Pacific at the battle of Okinawa. He retired from TVA after 34 years of dedicated...
