Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
John David Wilson
Jun 12, 2015
John David Wilson, age 73, of Knoxville passed away June 12th, 2015. He was a member of the VFW in Knoxville. He loved to hunt and fish. He served in the National Guard. He was a very caring and sensitive father, brother, uncle, and grandfather. Preceded in death by parents George R. and Mae Jones Wilson and niece Melissa Surrette....
Jennifer Kaye Thompson
Jun 12, 2015
Jennifer Kaye Thompson, age 30, passed away on June 12, 2015. She attended Halls Baptist Church and enjoyed photography and scrapbooking. Survived by husband, Eric Thompson; children, Ethan, Mitchell, Christopher, Benjamin, and Addisyn; parents, Michael and Christina Lucy; brother, Matthew Lucy and wife Alicia; nieces, Madeline, Sarah, and Rebekah. The family will receive friends 5:00 – 7:00 pm Thursday at...
Tonya Renae Word
Jun 12, 2015
Tonya Renae Word, age 30, of Knoxville,TN went home to be with the Lord Saturday June 12, 2015. She is preceded in death by brothers Gerald Patrick Word, Jr. and Christian Koranek- Word; sister Lisa Word. Survived by children Seth Gomez, Shelby Word, and Katelyn Word; parents Deborah Word and life partner Donna Holder and Gerald P. Word, Sr. and...
Elmer "Lefty" Ammons
Jun 11, 2015
Elmer “Lefty” Ammons, age 76, went home Thursday, June 11, 2015. He was a deacon at Emory Valley Baptist Church, a Gideon, and a United States Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by parents, Mamie and C.E. Ammons; uncle and aunt who raised him, Sherdon and Nada Irick; brothers, Edward and James Ammons. Survivors include wife of 55 years,...
Daniel Lee Bench
Jun 11, 2015
Daniel Lee Bench, age 64 of Knoxville, passed away June 11, 2015. He is preceded in death by his mother Georgia Bench. He is survived by son Roger Bench, of Knoxville, TN and daughter Amber Bench, of Maryville, TN. Family and friends will meet 8:45am on Tuesday at Greenwood Cemetery for graveside service at 9am. Arrangements by Mynatt Funeral Home.
James Lawrence "Larry" Keith
Jun 10, 2015
James Lawrence “Larry” Keith, age 63, of Knoxville, formerly of Georgia, passed away June 10, 2015. He was preceded in death by wife Linda Keith, dad James “Jughead” Keith, brothers Ronnie and Gary of Georgia, and sisters Julia and Sheila. Survivors include mother Clara Jean of Knoxville, and sons Jamie and Chad, daughters Tammy and Ashley, mothers of his children...
David Lewis Sharp
Jun 10, 2015
David Lewis Sharp, age 64, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015. Member of Trinity Community Church. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Preceded in death by parents, Herbert and Dorothy Sharp. Survived by loving wife of 44 years, Ruth Sharp; daughter, Allison Sharp; son, David Sharp; grandchildren, Samuel and Rosemary Sharp; sister, Peggy Parido. The family will receive...
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...
