Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Noah Edward Welch
May 26, 2016
Noah Edward Welch Jr., age 60, of Knoxville, passed away May 26, 2016. Noah was a loving, giving, and caring person. He was a hard worker who loved his family. Noah is preceded in death by wife Joni Craig Welch; brother, Steve Welch; sister Debra Welch Crisp. Survivors include daughters Christina Welch King and husband Frederick, Danielle Welch; grandchildren Amber...
Rhonda Rodgers Sweet
May 26, 2016
Rhonda Rodgers Sweet was born on October 8, 1962 and died on May 26, 2016. She was a faithful member of the Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church, a harmonizing alto choir member, a Vacation Bible School volunteer extraordinaire, a committed registered nurse in the Oak Ridge hospital ER, loving wife and best mom ever. Survivors include husband Thomas, children, Aaron...
Helen M. Harrington
May 24, 2016
Helen Seiber Harrington, age 73, of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, May 24th, 2016. She was a Central High School graduate, member of Fellowship Baptist Church, and retired from Petree’s Florist after more than 30 years of service. Preceded in death by husband, Henry Harrington, parents, Glen and Geneva Seiber, son, John Matthew Mize, sister, Glenna Ruth Seiber, and sister-in-law Margie...
Rhenda F. Mcalum
May 24, 2016
Rhenda F. McAlum, age 64, of Knoxville passed away on May 24, 2016. Retired from Rentenbach Engineering after 25 years of service. Survived by fiancé of 17 years Darlene Hacker; children Keith McAlum, Matt McAlum, Ashley McAlum and Heather McAlum; 4 grandchildren; brother Carey McAlum; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Family and friends will meet 1:45pm,...
James Carl Mcdaniel
May 24, 2016
James “Carl” McDaniel, Sr., age 80, of Knoxville, passed away May 24, 2016. He graduated from Horace Maynard High School in 1953. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in 1989 and his Master’s Degree in 1993 from the University of Tennessee. He was a charter member of Halls Community Lions Club for over 50 years. He was also the past District...
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...
