Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Doyle Wayne Dixon
Jun 9, 2015
Doyle W. Dixon, age 75, of Knoxville, passed away June 9, 2015 at Ft. Sanders Hospital. Member of Gospel Baptist Church and retired from WBIR television after 36 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Katherine & Leonard Dixon. Sister, Jeanette Rush. Great-grandson, Gregory Wade. Baby Greene in-laws, Albert & Irene Smith. Brother-in-law, Jay Woodby. Survivors: wife, Judy. Children:...
Phyllis Patricia Claiborne
Jun 8, 2015
Phyllis Patricia Claiborne, age 69, of Knoxville, passed away June 8, 2015. She retired from Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center after 15 years of service. She was preceded in death by parents Robert and Zola Wade and siblings Alfred, Benny, Jack, Rosalee, and Charlotte. Survivors include husband of 51 years Ronald Claiborne, daughters Deana Cameron (Shane), Tonya Palmer (Larry), and...
Jennie Mae Newcomb
Jun 6, 2015
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Edward B. Lambert
Jun 5, 2015
Edward B. Lambert, MSGT (Ret.) US Air Force, age 66, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Friday, June 5, 2015. He served honorably in the US Air Force for 20 years and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He also retired from the US Postal Service and was a member of Riverview Baptist Church in Harrogate, TN....
Danny Thomas "Tommy" Jones
Jun 4, 2015
Danny T. (Tommy) Jones, age 68, of Knoxville passed away June 4, 2015. He is a retired security officer. He is preceded in death by parents Owen and Mary Louise Jones; sister Eva Marie Collins. Survived by sister Brenda J. Evans; brothers Kyle A. Jones and wife Donna and Michael O. Jones; several nieces and nephews. Service will be 8pm...
James A. "Jay" Woodby
Jun 4, 2015
James “Jay” A. Woodby, age 62, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 4, 2015. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church. Former pastor of Victory Baptist, Lakeview Baptist, and Grove City Baptist. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Pamela Smith Woodby; daughter and son-in-law, Wendy and Stephen Kelley; grandsons, Justin Kelley and...
Dan Lee Story
Jun 3, 2015
Dan Lee Story, age 51 of Knoxville passed away unexpectedly June 3, 2015. He was a member of Norwood United Methodist Church. He was a Mason in South Carolina. He worked in the food industry for several years and was a general manager of Puleo’s in Alcoa. He was a loving father, son, and brother. He is preceded in death...
Jefferson Scott Breeden
Jun 3, 2015
Jefferson Scott Breeden, age 46, of Knoxville, passed away June 3, 2015. Preceded in death by father, Lowell Nelson Breeden and sister Misty Marie Welch. Survivors: wife, Kristy Breeden. Daughters, Brittany Lynn Breeden and Jessica Breeden. Son, Jefferson Scott Breeden II. 8 grandchildren: Chelsey, Hailey, Megan, Kayla, Madison, Isaiah, Jaxon and Zoey. Mother, Diane Orr. 5 brothers and 1 sister....
Hassie Anderson Fielden
Jun 3, 2015
Hassie Edna Anderson Fielden, of Maryville, passed away June 3, 2015. She was an active and devoted member of Everheart Baptist Church, worked with the Disabled Veterans and was a supporter of the Fraternal Order of Police. Preceded in death by husband, Glen Fielden and parents, Jake & Cora Anderson. Survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Milas & Shirley Anderson and...
Mary Ellen Larue
Jun 3, 2015
Mary Ellen Yates LaRue, born September 21, 1927, stepped into her new home on June 3, 2015. She was the wife of the late W. Eugene LaRue. She was a true southern lady who loved her family beyond words. She is retired from K-Mart Headquarters where she was an Executive. She is preceded in death by son Oscar W. LaRue,...
Mary "Jerry" Douglas
Jun 2, 2015
Mary J (Jerry) Douglas of Knoxville, born July 4, 1925, passed away Tuesday June 2, 2015. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Preceded in death by husband of 65 years Jack Douglas; 3 Brothers and a Sister. Survivors include daughter Pat Winsett and husband Ted; son Roger Douglas and Wife Lynn; daughter Linda Russell and husband Tom; 5...
James Wallace Davenport
Jun 1, 2015
James Wallace Davenport, Sr., age 48, passed away June 1, 2015. He was a loving son, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by father, Marvin Davenport, Sr.; and brother, Marvin Davenport Jr. He is survived by his mother, Margie Davenport; daughter, Tara Davenport; son, James Davenport Jr.; grandsons Nickolas Davenport and Willie Davenport. The family will receive friends...
Jack "Papaw Jack" Howard Tillett
Jun 1, 2015
Jack “Papaw Jack” Howard Tillett Sr., age 86 of Corryton, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 1, 2015, surrounded by his family. Survived by wife of 67 years, Genevieve Mynatt Tillett; brother, Lynn Tillett of Corryton; sons, Jack H. Tillett, Jr., Randy (Beth) Tillett, and Gordon (Amy) Tillett; grandchildren, Laurie Tillett, Nikki (Rick) Lowe, Kori (Brian) Bennett, Mark...
Verna Frances Hayes
May 31, 2015
Verna Hayes, age 75 passed away May 31, 2015. She is preceded in death by parents Lucille and Jesse Lamb; son Jerry Clevenger. Survived by husband James E. Hayes; daughter Gina Cox; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family will meet 1:45pm Thursday at Lynnhurst Cemetery for 2pm graveside service. Family will receive friends 5-7pm Wednesday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel.
Frances Louise Rush
May 31, 2015
Frances Louise Rush, age 85, went to be with the Lord May 31, 2015. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law Harold and Beverly Rush, daughter Diana S. Pattison, sister Nora Martin, brother Earl Terry, grandchildren Cindy Harris and Lesa Earney, great grandchildren Emily and Nathan Harris, and Nicki and Brandan Earney, and nieces Barbara French and Connie Solomon. Family...
Elbert “Boots” Hooper
May 31, 2015
Elbert “Boots” Hooper, age 81, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 31, 2015. He was born in Claiborne, Tennessee on July 28, 1933 to Barton and Crettie Hooper. He was a member of Highland View Baptist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was well known in the Halls community as a farmer and electrician. Boots is preceded in...
John C. Hall
May 30, 2015
John C. Hall, age 82, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 30, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was a retired truck driver with 66 years of service and was well respected by all that knew him. His interests were hunting and fishing with his family and friends. He loved racing and was part of...
Robert Stanley Merritt
May 30, 2015
Robert Stanley Merritt, age 89, of Knoxville, passed away May 30, 2015. A member of Branville Baptist Church. He retired from the City of Knoxville and served in the US Navy during World War II. Preceded in death by wife of 62 years, Jewell Hickman Merritt; parents, Verlin and Lydia Merritt; brother, Verlin “Bud” Merritt; sister, Irene Burlison. Survived by...
Myrtle Bryant
May 29, 2015
Myrtle Bryant, age 80, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, May 29th, 2015, at Tennova North Knox Medical Center. She was an active member of Rocky Dale Primitive Baptist Church, where she served in numerous positions. She worked in the accounting field for over 60 years. Myrtle retired from Richard Norris Accounting Firm but had continued to work part-time in the...
Gregory Alan Bunch
May 29, 2015
Gregory Alan Bunch, age 50, of Knoxville, passed away May 29, 2015. He was a cabinet maker, building and installing many kitchens. He enjoyed fishing, his Harley Davidson, racing the Chevy S-10 he built, and loved life. Preceded in death by brother, Ricky Bunch; grandparents, Delkins Bunch and Trucilla Wright, Drewey and Juanita Lewis; aunt, Sue Bunch; uncles, Dennis Lewis...
