Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Robert C. Maddox
May 23, 2016
Robert C. Maddox, age 83, passed away Monday, May 23, 2016. He was a member of Karns Church of Christ, Beaver Ridge Road. He leaves behind wife of 65 years, Ella Laverne Maddox; sons, Daniel Robert of Halls Crossroads, Michael Wayne and wife Jayne of Franklin, Tony Lynn of Knoxville; grandchildren, Brian Curtis and wife Casey of Hampton Bays, NY,...
Ruby Blanch Dunsmore
May 22, 2016
Ruby Blanch Duncan Dunsmore, age 71, of Knoxville, peacefully went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, May 22, 2016. She was a life long Christian. The world lost a precious wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Ruby was a sweet and gentle soul; her smile will be missed. She enjoyed quilting and spending time with her family. Preceded in death...
James Graves
May 20, 2016
Rev. James Graves, age 72, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2016. He was pastor of Tower Heights Baptist Church since 1985. Godly and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Preceded in death by wife of 33 years Betty Graves; parents Arless and Hassie Graves, sons Randy Graves and Bobby Graves; and stepson David Riggs....
Herbert E. Mcbee
May 20, 2016
Herbert E. McBee, age 80, of Knoxville passed away peacefully on May 20, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Retired from the United States Postal Service after 40 years and proudly served his country in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Preceded in death by parents Hodge and Ferrel McBee; son Joseph A. McBee; and sisters Wanda Lowe and...
Jennifer Leann Lequire
May 18, 2016
Jennifer Leann LeQuire, October 17, 1986 - May 18, 2016, left this world too soon at the age of 29. Preceded in death by grandmother Sylvia Reed. She left behind and will be missed by son Trenton Leek; mom and dad Kathy and Wade LeQuire; brother Rocky LeQuire; grandparents Nelia and Charles Capps all of Knoxville; and several aunts, uncles...
Jimmie Ray Morgan
May 18, 2016
Jimmie Ray Morgan, age 67, of Knoxville, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, May 18th, 2016. Mr. Morgan was a Disabled Vietnam Veteran, former owner of Morgan’s Bodyshop and Auto Sales, and past-president of the Smoky Mountain Classic Chevy Club. He was preceded in death by parents, Charles and Ruby Morgan, 4 siblings, and granddaughter, Meghan Farmer. He is...
Edward Monroe Johnson
May 15, 2016
Edward Monroe Johnson, age 66, of Knoxville passed away Sunday May 15th, 2016. He is preceded in death by son, Andy Johnson. He is survived by wife Vickie Berrier Johnson, daughters, Carla Arp and Gwen Johnson, 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 7 siblings, nieces, nephews, and numerous extended family.
Aviana Elissa Taylor
May 15, 2016
Baby Aviana Elissa Taylor passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016. She was preceded in death by grandfathers, Timothy Smedley and Stevie Williams. Survivors include parents, Celisa Elder and Anthony Taylor, grandmothers Melissa Foust and Brandy Taylor, grandfather, Shane Delaney, great-grandparents, Celisa Foust, Ronald Carter, and Debbie Taylor, aunts and uncles, Katonteonia, Carlo, De’Shayra, Bre’Andra, and De’Ontay, godmother, Lawanna Knox, great...
Emma Luann Gass
May 15, 2016
Emma Luann Gass, age 66, went to be with Jesus and her devoted husband of 41 years, Rev. Ray Gass, on May 15, 2016. Survived by her children, Tommy and wife Missy Gass, Dennis and wife Denise Gass, Beverly and husband Jeff Batts; grandchildren, Britteny, Mike, Brent, Zack, Tabitha, Marie, Kayla, Hope, and Emily; great-grandchildren, Parker, Emorie, and Cameron; sisters,...
Janis Rodgers Walker
May 15, 2016
Janis Rodgers Walker, age 80, of Knoxville, passed away on May 15, 2016. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a talented artist and enjoyed working puzzles. She could fix anything that you broke. She was preceded in death by her husband Milton Earl Walker, parents John R. and Bonnie Rodgers, brother Glen Rodgers, and sister Edna...
Lynn Mack Trentam
May 13, 2016
Lynn Mack Trentam, age 85, of Halls, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 13, 2016. He was a member of Gayland Heights Baptist Church. He had a brilliant mind with just a sixth grade education and had an IQ of 135. He was a handyman with numerous titles: carpenter, plumber, electrician and mechanic. He served...
Everett L. Rolfe
May 13, 2016
Everett L. Rolfe, age 69, of Daytona Beach, Florida, passed away on Friday, May 13th, 2016. Mr. Rolfe received his B.A. degree in Vocational Education from Southern Illinois University and his Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, with an emphasis on anti-terrorism, from Kaplan University. He was a retired United States Air Force Veteran. He served two tours of duty in...
Ralph Dorsey "Butch" "Granddaddy" Johnson
May 12, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Dennis Gregory "Greg" Ellis
May 9, 2016
Dennis Gregory “Greg” Ellis, age 55, of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, May 9th, 2016. He is preceded in death by parents, Clyde and Margie Ellis. He is survived by siblings, Steve Ellis, Mike Ellis, Ricky Ellis, and wife Kathy, and Vicki Carr, nieces and nephews, Keela Ellis, Aaron, Adam and Victoria Ellis, Wesley Howard and wife Anna-Lee and Josh...
Carl Russell Jenkins
May 9, 2016
Carl Russell Jenkins, Sr., age 92, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, May 9, 2016. He was a Charter member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church. He was a WWII Veteran of the U.S. Navy and in the first wave on Utah Beach on D-Day during the Normandy landings. He was retired from Plastiline and a Mason with Powell Lodge. Preceded...
David "Dave" Hoyle Norman
May 7, 2016
David “Dave” Hoyle Norman, age 57, of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016. He was a devout Christian who was strong in his faith. He was a welder and a master at his craft. He was an avid fisherman and felt closest to God while on the lake. His most important role in life was father, husband, grandfather,...
Karin Louise Hubbard Hahn
May 6, 2016
Karin Louise Hubbard Hahn, age 58, of Corryton, passed away on May 7, 2016. Karin was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She worked at Breadbox and was loved by everyone who met her. She loved to garden, do crafts and enjoyed day trips to the mountains. Preceded in death by father James F. Hubbard. Survived by husband of 28...
Carol Chitwood Young
May 6, 2016
Carol Chitwood Young, age 72, of Oliver Springs passed away May 6, 2016. Carol retired from Food City. Preceded in death by husband William Dean Young; parents Woodrow and Alsa Chitwood; sister and brother-in-law Bill and Joyce Carpenter. Survived by son Ronnie Ryan and wife Debbie; daughter Sharon Kay Ryan; sisters Dorothy, Judy, Alice, Nadine, Cathy and Sheila; brother Harold;...
Samantha Esther Norris
May 6, 2016
Samantha Esther O’Connor Norris, age 37, of Maynardville passed away May 6, 2016 due to a tragic automobile accident. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, aunt and daughter who loved all of her family dearly. Preceded in death by parents William Edward O’Connor and Martha Alice Amanns; brother Scott Holcomb and mother-in-law, Carolyn Norris. Survived by loving husband Gary...
Deborah Dee Wilhoit
May 4, 2016
Deborah “Dee” Wilhoit, most recently of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, May 4th, 2016 at her daughter’s home in Powell after a fierce war with cancer. She was surrounded by family and the love of her life, Joe Garrison, when she left this place of existence for the next. Dee spent 55 vibrant and passionate years delighting in...
