Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Betty Ann Graves
Feb 9, 2015
Betty Ann Graves, born April 10, 1938, passed away February 9, 2015. She was a member of Tower Heights Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Rev. James Graves; children, Kay Compton, Jeff Riggs, Carolyn Baird, David Riggs, Jimmy Graves, Mike Graves, Randy Graves, Joann Rines, Judy Peck, Birtha Jones; several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, nephews and...
Robert Lee Broome
Feb 8, 2015
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Margaret Walters Norman
Feb 8, 2015
Margaret Walters Norman, age 71, of Knoxville, passed away February 8, 2015. Such a sweet soul has gone to heaven. She was born on February 21, 1943 in Whitesburg, KY, the daughter of Thomas K. Walters and Mary Hazel Walters. Preceded in death by sister Sheryl Walters Witt. She is survived by sister Jenny and husband Gary Coburn; brother Richard...
Mark Douglas Welch
Feb 8, 2015
Mark Douglas Welch, age 59 of Powell, passed away February 8, 2015. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He worked many years in the excavating industry. Preceded in death by mother, Thelma Hannah Welch; father-in-law, Don Roberts. Survived by loving wife of 16 years, Melissa Welch; his daughter, Markie Welch, who was his pride and joy; step-daughter,...
Ruth Lawson
Feb 8, 2015
Ruth Lawson went to be with the Lord February 8, 2015 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by husband Henry Lawson, mother Stella, son Harry Carringer, son-in-law Michael Smith, and granddaughter-in-law Kristi Brooks. Survivors include son Eddie Carringer (Janet), daughters Carol Stone (Wayne Conner), Christin Jennings (Rob Collins), grandchildren Eddie Carringer II, Joseph Carringer, Janetta Carringer, Billy...
Laddie L. Boone
Feb 7, 2015
Laddie L. Boone, age 80, of Halls, passed away February 7, 2015. He was a member of the Shriners and a cigar salesman for many years. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Preceded in death by daughter Sherri Boone. Survived...
Mabry Kate Webb
Feb 7, 2015
Mabry Kate Webb, age 10 months, from Powell, TN went to be with her Maker on February 7, 2015 at 8 p.m. She went peacefully in the arms of her father and mother. One baby connected a whole community to learn to love one another unconditionally and never take a single breath for granted. She taught us so many life...
Francies Lorene Mays
Feb 7, 2015
Francies Lorene (Warwick) Mays, age 85, of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2015 surrounded by her children. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Francies was a member of the “A” Avenue Baptist Church, South Knoxville (Vestal). She was a lifetime member of the former Knoxville 10-4 Club and an avid flea marketer for many years. Francies...
Jean Gose Campbell
Feb 6, 2015
Jean Gose Campbell, age 94, passed away Friday, February 6, 2015. She was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Powell. She was an avid gardener and expert in canning and preserving fruits and vegetables. She was also an expert quilter and each member of the family at some time has received the quilts she made with love....
Augusta Hembree
Feb 4, 2015
Augusta Hembree, age 95 went home to be with the Lord on Wed. Feb. 4, 2015. She was a member of Highland View Baptist Church. She loved her family and was known as Mamaw and Granny by all. She was the rock for all and loved by all. Preceded in death by: husband, James Robert (Red) Hembree; son, Esker Hembree;...
Lillian Francis Nichols
Feb 3, 2015
Lillian Francis Nichols, 94, passed away on February 3, 2015 in Lynchburg, Virginia. A long-time resident of Knoxville, Tennessee, she relocated to Lynchburg in 2006 to be with family. A Knoxville native, Lillian was a member of the “cradle role” of Central Baptist Church in Fountain City, Tennessee and was an active, life-long member. After moving to Lynchburg, she attended...
Michael Anthony Selvidge
Feb 3, 2015
Michael A. Selvidge, age 51, of Knoxville passed away February 3, 2015. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and son. He will be missed by all those who love him. Michael is survived by mother Betty J. Lay, children Melissa Selvidge Graves, Aaron Selvidge, Seth Selvidge, Hannah Selvidge, Aidan Selvidge, Addison Selvidge, Kaitlyn Selvidge, Gracia Selvidge, sisters Rebecca Imogene...
Carol Pledge Mckee
Feb 3, 2015
Carol Pledge McKee, age 53, of Powell, went to be with her loving daughter, Rhiannon on February 3, 2015. She was a member of Bells Campground Baptist Church and attended Dante Baptist Church. A veteran of the US Post Office. A loving daughter, sister and aunt. Preceded in death by daughter, Rhiannon Galford; father, Rev. James Pledge; grandmother, Suetie Wilson;...
A.L. Savage
Feb 1, 2015
A.L. Savage, age 73, born March 16, 1941, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the night of February 1, 2105. He was retired from the TN Dept. of Employment Security. He was a member of the Maryville Church of Christ. Restricted by Parkinson's disease for over ten years, A.L. longed to be at church and had a passion for...
Barbara J. Mckinney
Feb 1, 2015
Barbara J. McKinney, age 76 of Powell, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015 from complications of pneumonia. Preceded in death by parents, Theodore and Emma Mae McKinney. Survived by brother, Richard McKinney and wife Marsha; sisters, Rosetta McKinney and Shirley Saunders; nieces and nephews, Debbie Sheehy (Billy), Richard McKinney Jr., Gary and Donna Saunders, and Lisa Saunders Hughes; great nieces...
Sonny P. Hurst
Jan 31, 2015
Sonny P. Hurst, age 79, of Knoxville, passed away January 31, 2015. He was preceded in death by parents John H. and Savannah, 6 sisters, and 1 brother. Survivors include wife Lola Hurst, son and daughter-in-law James and Michelle Hurst, daughter and son-in-law Kim and Larry Baggett of Birmingham Alabama, granddaughter Mandy and Todd Atkinson of San Diego California. A...
Charles I. (Tud) Etherton
Jan 31, 2015
Charles I. Etherton (Tud), born June 28, 1936 (age 78), of Halls, lost his long battle with cancer January 31, 2015 and has gone to be with his heavenly father. Tud was a great hunter and fisherman, a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church and Fountain City Masonic Lodge No.757 F&AM, he served his country in the United States Army,...
Russell Burnett
Jan 30, 2015
Russell Burnett, born August 29, 1920. Born again April 1962, and went to be with his Heavenly Father, January 30, 2015. He was a member of Sixth Avenue Baptist Church. Taught electronics for the City of Knoxville for 30 years and retired while teaching at Central High School. Russell was an active church member serving as Sunday School Teacher, Choir...
Carson Elige Dalton
Jan 30, 2015
Carson Elige Dalton, 83, of Corryton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30th, with his wife and daughter by his side. Carson was a believer, who loved to live. He battled illness for many years, but did so with great optimism, grace and humor. He will be remembered by his many loved ones as a kind and witty man,...
Berney Eugene Hall
Jan 28, 2015
Berney Eugene Hall (Pap) - passed away January 28, 2015 at the age of 90. He was a member, deacon and trustee of Bethany Baptist Church, a veteran of World War II and retired from Standard Knitting Mills. We will all remember Pap as a hard working man who was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is preceded in...
