Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Dorothy Jean Gaddis
Jul 9, 2015
Dorothy Jean Gaddis, age 94 of Corryton passed away on July 9, 2015. She was a member of North Knoxville Baptist Church. Retired from Grant’s and Edith’s Variety Store. Preceded in death by husband Robert L. Gaddis; parents Dewey and Betty Davis. Survived by sons Davis (Pearl) Gaddis and Gene Gaddis; grandchildren Davy (Kim) Gaddis, Robin Gaddis, Kelly (Bill) Sorrell,...
David Lynn Neely
Jul 8, 2015
David Lynn Neely Sr., age 82, of Knoxville passed away Wednesday July 8, 2015. He was a Korean War veteran serving in the Marine Corps. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, retired from Roma Hass Company and instrumental in the founding of Halls youth football program. Preceded in death by wife Betty Lynn Neely (Storm); parents Walter...
Margaret Anna Raunig Mcconkey
Jul 7, 2015
Consistency. That may be the greatest legacy of Margaret McConkey (most just called her Marge or Margie), who returned home to her God the Father on Tuesday, July 7, 2015. Consider that she had six children, 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren (with another on the way) and extended family and relations. Yet, she never forgot a birthday and always...
Edward Lee Grodeman
Jul 7, 2015
Edward Grodeman, age 79, of Knoxville passed away July 7, 2015. He was a member of Valley View Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents; daughter Teresa Beeler; grandson Brandon Arms. Survived by loving wife of 25 years Margaret Grodeman; daughter Connie and husband Allen Arms; grandchildren Ashley, Justin, Kayla, and Haley; 5 great-grandchildren. Service will be 11am Saturday at...
Bobbie Stepp
Jul 7, 2015
Bobbie S. Stepp, age 73, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on July 7, 2015. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Robert V. Stepp; grandson, Jordan Layman; brother, Jerry Milton. Survived by daughter, Lisa McNeely; grandchildren, Katrina Layman and fiancé, Christopher Presnell, and Connor McNeely; sister, Irene Hanlon; brother, Harry C....
Linda Sue Mcnabb Schmerber
Jul 6, 2015
Linda Sue McNabb Schmerber, age 57, passed away Monday, July 6, 2015. She was a long-time employee of St. Mary’s Medical Center, former referee for AYSO, an avid animal lover, and, most of all, a beloved wife, mother and nana. She was preceded in death by husband Fred Schmerber and parents Eugene McNabb and Sarah Alice Sweeney. Survivors include daughter...
Dennis Arlie Rogers
Jul 6, 2015
Dennis Arlie Rogers, age 76, of Corryton, passed away on Monday Morning, July 6, 2015 at Willow Ridge Skilled Nursing Home in Maynardville, TN. He was born on July 5, 1939. Dennis was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church in Corryton, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Bessie...
Roxie Heatherly
Jul 6, 2015
Roxie Heatherly, age 95 passed away July 6, 2015. Roxie retired from Rental Uniform Company at age 80 after 34 years of service. Following her retirement Roxie was happiest working in her yard and growing her own vegetables. She is preceded in death by Kyle James Heatherly and parents Orange Carnes and Rosa Bingham Carnes of Walker, Kentucky. Survived by...
Joel Edward Helton
Jul 4, 2015
Coach Joel Edward Helton, age 66, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015, at his home in Knoxville, with his family and close friends by his side. Joel was a 1966 graduate of Rule High School and a 1971 graduate of Cumberland College in Williamsburg, Ky., attending on a baseball scholarship. Joel was preceded in death by his father, James (Bull)...
Dena (Kathy) Katherine Fortner Lewis
Jul 4, 2015
Dena ( Kathy) Katherine Fortner Lewis, age 63 of Knoxville, passed away July 4, 2015. She was a very beloved wife and mother. She was of the Baptist faith. Retired from Knox County Schools. She was preceded in death by father Lewis Fortner. Survivors: Husband John Lewis, son, Paul Lewis and mother, Vaunee Fortner. Brothers, Steve (Sandi) Fortner and Keith...
Martha Alice "Big Granny" Amanns
Jul 2, 2015
Martha Alice “Big Granny” Amanns, age 70, of Powell, went to meet Jesus Christ, Our Savior, with her family by her side July 2, 2015. She was the daughter of the late John and Julia Amanns. She was also preceded in death by son, Scott Holcomb and one brother. She leaves behind children Steven Holcomb and wife Veronica, Sherry Denton...
Dorothy Carris
Jul 2, 2015
Dorothy A. “Dottie” Carris, age 77, of Knoxville, passed away July 2, 2015. She was a member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City and enjoyed catering for many people. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Ruby Seaman. Survivors include husband of 54 years Jack H. Carris, sons Jeffrey H. Carris and wife Pam of Nashville...
Jack Gresham
Jul 1, 2015
Jack Gresham, age 86 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2015. He was a member of Texas Valley Baptist Church and Bright Hope Masonic Lodge. He was a United Sates Air Force Veteran of World War II and Korea. Preceded in death by wife Barbara Brock Gresham and brother Clifford Grisham. Survived by daughter Gaye (Jeff) Jolly, son...
Doris Wood Shultz
Jun 30, 2015
Doris Wood Shultz age 83 passed away June 30, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, Arlie E. Shultz, Sr. and daughter Melissa Doyle. Survivors, sons Richard W. Shultz and Arlie E. Shultz, Jr., 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Service 11 am Saturday, Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel with interment service to follow at Lynnhurst Cemetery. Family will receive...
Carl “Sonny” Huff
Jun 29, 2015
Carl “Sonny” Huff, age 77, passed away unexpectedly June 29, 2015. He was a graduate of Halls High School Class of 1955 and graduated from LMU with a Bachelors degree in business administration. He was a member of St. Johns Episcopal Church. After his tenure at Marlock, Inc., he embarked on his business career. Frameline gave him the opportunity to...
Mary "Maria" Byrge Farrell Blankenship
Jun 29, 2015
Blankenship, Mary (Maria) Byrge Farrell born on March 27, 1938 in Campbell County, Tn passed away on June 29, 2015 to be with her Heavenly Father, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Maria retired from John Hancock Financial Services. After retirement, she and her husband spent most of their time nature hiking the Smokey Mountains, Big South Fork and...
Terry Disney
Jun 28, 2015
Terry Disney, aged 55 of Lake City, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday morning, June 29th after a brave battle with cancer. Terry earned a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from the University of Tennessee, a master of science degree in economics from Iowa State University, and a PhD in economics from Auburn University. Terry worked for the USDA...
Randall Lee Ellis
Jun 28, 2015
Randall Lee Ellis, age 35, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly June 28, 2015. He was a member of Redemption Harvest Church of South Knoxville. He was preceded in death by grandparents John and Dorothy Boles, Ronal and Hazel Drinnen, and Clyde Ellis. Survivors include wife Brandy Ellis, sons Zachary, Austin, and Nicholas Ellis, parents Ronald and Faye Ellis, grandmother Grace...
Jackie Ray Cates
Jun 28, 2015
Jackie Ray Cates, age 66 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, June 28, 2015 at Tennova Residential Hospice in Halls. Jackie was of the Baptist faith and attended Brickyard Baptist Church in Powell when he was able to. Jackie worked side by side with his brother Earl and loved NASCAR racing. Preceded in death...
Minnie Jeanette Carter
Jun 28, 2015
Minnie Jeanette Carter, age 88, of Toney, AL, passed away at Elmcroft Assisted Living in Huntsville, AL. She was preceded in death by husband Ted Carter and son Richard Carter. Survivors include children Judy Blencowe and husband Lee, and Larry Cater, grandchildren Stephen Blencowe, Kimberly Jackson, and Jennifer Marks, great grandchildren Matthew Nelson, Charlotte Blencowe, Alexander Marks, Carter Blencowe, and...
