Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Jean Alley-Reed
Sep 28, 2016
Jean Alley-Reed, 89, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on Wednesdsay September 28, 2016. She was a life-long member of Mascot Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband of 60 years Bill Reed; parents Marshall and Bessie Alley; sisters Lillian Thurman, Ruth Pack, Louise Fawer, and Clara Whitson. Survived by daughters Linda and husband Leon Karnes, Pat and...
Bobbie F. Johnson Hayes
Sep 27, 2016
Bobbie F. Johnson Hayes, age 77, of Knoxville passed away September 27, 2016 at 8:15 am. She was preceded in death by Ralph Hayes, and parents Arthur and Beulah Johnson. Survivors include sons Roger Hayes, James Hayes and wife Kathy, and Chuck Hayes and wife April, daughters Lisa Hayes and Amy Hayes, 2 brothers, 4 sisters, ten grandchildren, and eleven...
Gail Chitwood Blair
Sep 27, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Gail C. Blair, 79, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 with her beloved son by her side. She was a fireplug of independence, a fierce businesswoman, meticulous, generous, and devoted to her family and friends. As a nature lover, she hiked the Smokies, hunted wildflowers and waterfalls, loved the beach, the...
Mary "Alyce" Moore
Sep 27, 2016
Mary “Alyce” Moore, age 82, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord September 27, 2016. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church and was a retired lab director with IT Corporation. She was preceded in death by beloved son Danny Ray Moore, parents Frank and Jeanette Raby, and sisters Sarah Lumpkin and Wilma Raby. Survivors include husband of...
Sonja Gerava Hall
Sep 27, 2016
Sonja Gerava Hall, age 80, of Knoxville, TN, was called to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, September 27th, 2016. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Hall, father Boyd Cardwell, mother Mossie Wolfenbarger Cardwell, sons, Tommy Sutton, Benny Tipton, and Barry Tipton, sisters, Dot Wilson,...
Barbara Sue Worley
Sep 26, 2016
Barbara Sue Worley, age 61, passed away September 26, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, William Harvey and Lo Edith Wilson; brother, Gene Wilson; sister, Patricia Wilson; and nephew, Ronnie Lee Rudd. Survived by sons, Daniel Worley and wife Michelle, and Dustin Worley; grandchildren, Brie-Anna, Dillon and Devin Worley; siblings, Jerry Wilson, Wilma Wynn, Hazel Burnett, Michael Wilson and Rebecca...
Michael Edward Burnette
Sep 25, 2016
Michael Edward Burnette, age 63, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord September 25, 2016. He was a member of Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church and a loving father and grandfather. His daughter and two grandchildren were the light of his life. He was preceded in death by father Mayford Burnette, mother Mary Lou Burnette, and brother David Burnette....
Kevin R. Eckhoff
Sep 23, 2016
Kevin Eckhoff, age 56, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 23, 2016 in Knoxville, TN. He was born July 31, 1960 in Queens, NY to his loving parents, Anne Marie Eckhoff (pre-deceased) and Daniel Eckhoff. He is survived by his adoring daughter Taylor Danielle Eckhoff and fiancé Christopher Smith; father Daniel Eckhoff; sister and brother-in-law Karen and Tom Ledesma; sister...
Cathy Diane Vandagriff
Sep 22, 2016
Cathy Vandagriff, age 50, of Knoxville passed away September 22, 2016 after a courageous 30 year battle with rheumatoid arthritis. She was a member of Unity Missionary Baptist Church. Cathy was preceded in death by her parents, Jewell & Wendell Vandagriff. She is survived by several cousins, friends and loved ones. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to...
Ina June Hubbard
Sep 21, 2016
Ina June Hubbard, Sunrise, June 27, 1929, Sunset, September 21, 2016. In a bittersweet moment, another angel has found her wings. Ina June Hubbard, age 87, left this world peacefully, Wednesday at 7:30 am. She will be reunited with her husband, Lloyd Hubbard, Jr.; parents, John B. Moore and Esteva Moore; sister, Joyce Allen; brothers, Charles Moore and Larry Moore....
Albert Sanders Hurst
Sep 18, 2016
Albert Sanders “Tomato Man” Hurst, age 92, of Knoxville, passed peacefully on Sunday, September 18th, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Albert was a lifelong active member of Black Oak Ridge Baptist Church, a United States Navy Veteran who served honorably in World War II, and owned and operated Hurst Meat Processing for over 35 years. He was preceded in...
Kathleen S. Allen
Sep 18, 2016
It is in great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Kathleen Sampson Allen, age 73, of Knoxville, TN, returned to her heavenly home on Sunday, September 18, 2016. She was the wife of Johnny Allen. They shared 50 years together. Kathy loved her family with all her heart and looked forward to every moment spent with them....
Michael Gilliam Story
Sep 18, 2016
Michael G. Story, age 70, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Naomi Story, and an infant brother. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Katie and Jonathan Beeler; granddaughter, Reece Beeler; brother and sister-in-law, Jay and Lillian Story; sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Al Williams; ex-wife,...
Phillip Edward Clifton
Sep 17, 2016
Run Tuesday and Wednesday with pic Phillip Edward Clifton, age 60, went home to be with the Lord on September 17, 2016. Phil was of the Baptist faith and a member at Teamsters Local 519. Preceded in death by father, Roy Clifton and mother-in-law Juanita Sauceman. Survived by loving wife of 41 years Cathy; sons Danny (Kasi) and Kyle (Amy);...
Roy "Eddie" Mcmillan
Sep 17, 2016
Roy Edward “Eddie” McMillan, age 63, of Knoxville, TN went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 17th, 2016. He was a member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church for over 25 years and retired from Fort Sanders Medical Center after 41 years of service. He was preceded in death by parents, J. Roy and Mary...
Clarence Everett Steele
Sep 17, 2016
Clarence (Papaw Pinkey) Everett Steele Jr., born January 30, 1920 and passed peacefully surrounded by his family on September 17, 2016. He was a member of Alice Bell Baptist Church, Masters Masonic Lodge No. 244 F & A.M. and Arema Chapter Eastern Star. Clarence served in the Navy as an Aviation Electronic Technician in World War II. He was preceded...
Nicholas Zane Brown
Sep 16, 2016
Nicholas “Nick” Brown age 25 of Corryton passed away September 16, 2016. He was a member of Rutherford Memorial United Methodist church. He loved riding motorcycles, watching football, fishing, hunting, painting cars, and hanging out with his friends. He was a loving husband, father, son, and brother. Preceded in death by Grandpops Thomas Brown, Papaw Marv and grandmother Alta Strickland....
Rose Marie Mccaffery
Sep 15, 2016
Rose Marie McCaffery, age 90, of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Glen Ridge, New Jersey, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016. She served as Superintendent of schools in Glen Ridge New Jersey. Preceded in death by husband, Robert, Sr. and son, Robert, Jr. Rose is survived by son, Edward of Los Angeles; daughter, Jean of Knoxville, and four grandchildren. In lieu...
Billy Ray Gray
Sep 14, 2016
Billy Ray Gray, age 79, of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016. He was a member of Union Baptist Church, Maynardville Highway and retired from TDOT. Preceded in death by parents, Carlie V. Gray and Ada Hall Gray; sister, Helen Rutledge; brothers, C.V. (Lillie) Gray; and Robert Gray. Survived by wife, Velma Mynatt Gray; son Brian Gray; brothers, Jimmy...
Norma Boles Harmon
Sep 14, 2016
Norma Boles Harmon, age 76, of Knoxville passed away September 14, 2016. She was born March 27, 1940. She was preceded in death by her parents, Everett & Mary Boles; brothers, Roy and Donnie Boles’ daughter, Georgetta Renee Miller. Survivors include her daughter, Karen Graham; son-in-law Ronnie Miller; grandsons, Chris (Lee Ann) Miller and Chad (Crystal) Graham; great-grandchildren, Casey and...
