Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Margaret Elizabeth Garrison
Feb 26, 2013
Garrison, Margaret Elizabeth Webb, age 91, of Powell, passed away February 26, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving family and caregivers. She was born May 6, 1921 in Knoxville and was a graduate of Old Knoxville High School and attended Knoxville Business College. She was owner and operator of Garrison Electric/ Construction Co. with her late husband Thomas...
Robert George Courtney
Feb 24, 2013
Courtney, Robert George (Bob), age 90 of Corryton, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2013 at Tenova Hospice. Bob was a proud Veteran of WWII, serving in the European Theatre. He received the Silver Star and the Purple Heart, surviving Anzio, Salerno and Omaha Beach. He was an Army Ranger who fought tough to the very end. Bob served in the...
Paul Davis
Feb 23, 2013
Paul Davis, age 68 of Powell passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013. He was of the Baptist faith and a Vietnam Veteran. He was employed by H.T. Hackney with 36 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Fred and Lola Davis; sister, Euewana Davis. Survived by wife of 48 years, Karen Goddard Davis; sons and daughters-in-law, Greg and Karlien...
Melvin Edward Whaley
Feb 22, 2013
Melvin Edward Whaley age 59, of Knoxville passed away Friday, February 22, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Melvin Lee and Zella Hansard Whaley. Survived by a host of cousins and friends. Friends may call at their convenience Wednesday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. Family and friends will meet 10:45 am Thursday at Cedar Grove Cemetery for 11:00 am...
Prent C. Dixon
Feb 21, 2013
A kind and gentle man, Prent C. Dixon, quietly slipped from this earthly world and entered his heavenly home. He never wanted to call attention to himself and thus as in life he just peacefully went to sleep on February 21, 2013. He was a man of strong character, steadfast, moral, and selfless. He was respected by many because he...
Willie Mae Henderlight
Feb 21, 2013
Willie Mae Henderlight, age 81 of Powell, went to be with the Lord Thursday, February 21, 2013. Member of Sharon Baptist Church, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Preceded in death by husband, Andrew (Jack) Henderlight; grandparents, Cleveland and Rue Luttrell of Powell. Survived by son, Don Henderlight; daughter, Teressa Conrad; son, Gregory (Tara) Henderlight; son, Mark...
Jefferson Vance Freshour
Feb 20, 2013
J. V. (Jefferson Vance) Freshour, 91, went to be with the Lord February 20 at his home. Born in Martell, TN, raised in the Farragut area, J. V. served with honor in the US Navy in the Pacific theater during World War II. After the war he worked for C.M. McClung Company for 27 years, then Walker Supply, Alcoa, for...
Bruce Dean Mayes
Feb 20, 2013
Bruce D. Mayes, age 86 of Knoxville, departed this life peacefully February 20, 2013. Member of Sharon Baptist Church. Owner of Mayes Bus Lines and Knox County school bus driver since 1943. Preceded in death by mother Lena Cawood Mayes; father Sterling C. Mayes; brother Norman C. Mayes. Survived by children Rick Mayes, Darrell Mayes and wife Becky; mother of...
Benjamin Ray "Ben" Clark
Feb 19, 2013
Benjamin Ray “Ben” Clark, age 40 of Knoxville, passed away February 19, 2013 at home. Member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. Former Assistant Manager for Lowes. He was a Civil Engineer for The Bechtel Corp. stationed at Scottsboro, Alabama. Survived by parents, Johnnie and Karen Clark; brothers, Todd and wife, Gerri, and Mark Clark; niece, Karen Clark, all of Knoxville;...
Henry Eugene Hansard
Feb 19, 2013
Henry E. “Gene” Hansard was born to Edna and Prior Hansard March 9, 1940 and went home to be with Jesus on February 19, 2013. Retired from the 134th Air Refueling Wing of The Tennessee Air National Guard and was a member of First Baptist Church Fountain City. Preceded in death by parents Prior and Edna Hansard, brothers Prior Hansard,...
Glen Alan Keck
Feb 18, 2013
Glen Alan Keck, 77, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away Monday February 18th, 2013 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was an U.S. Army Veteran, member of Powell United Methodist Church, scoutmaster of Troop of 509 for many years, Optimus Club member of the year 1976, Gideons North Camp member, co-owner/operator of the Halls Freezo, and avid contest winner!...
Henrietta "Rett" Buck Greer
Feb 17, 2013
Henrietta “Rett” Buck Greer, age 86 of Knoxville went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 17, 2013. She was a member of the Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Rett was born on July 1, 1926 in Roan Mountain, Tennessee where she was a graduate of Cloudland High School. She enjoyed gardening, especially flowers. She was a...
Linvil B. "Junior" Mynatt
Feb 17, 2013
Mynatt, Linvil B. Jr. (Junior) age 90 of Maynardville, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, February 17, 2013 at Physicians Regional Medical Center, with his family and friends by his side. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Linvil was a member of Nave Hill Baptist Church. He was a WWII Army Veteran, landing in Germany...
Glenn Douglas Weigel
Feb 15, 2013
Glenn Douglas Weigel, age 56 of Knoxville, was called home Friday, February 15, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Herschel Glenn and Robbie Sue Weigel. Survived by daughter, Stephanie; son, Travis; sister, Sandra and grandchildren, Rachyl, Jesse and Alex. Family and friends will meet 11:15 am Thursday at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, Governor John Sevier Highway for 11:30 am interment. Rev....
Robert "Jack" Alexander Brown
Feb 14, 2013
Robert “Jack” Brown, age 90, of Halls, passed away February 14, 2013. He was a US Navy Veteran and had served during World War II. He is preceded in death by wife Rosemary Grubb Brown. Survivors include children Carolyn Thomas, Bob Brown, Junie Atchley, Debra (Arlie) Shultz, grandchildren Chris Letsinger, Jeremiah Thomas, Tyler Atchley, Dallan Ledford, and Dayna Ledford, great-grandson...
Dianne Robins
Feb 14, 2013
Dianne Robins, age 70 of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2013. She was born in Hampton, Virginia July 26, 1942 and moved to Knoxville in 1976. Member of Christ United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Alpha and Jack DeShazor; brother, Bill DeShazor. Survived by husband, Charles Robins; children, Cheryl (Ray) Mills, Mike (Diane) Robins, Jay (Candace) Robins,...
Willie Louise Wise
Feb 14, 2013
Willie Louise Tippens Wise, age 96, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born on May 5, 1916 in Marble Hill, GA. She was saved and baptized at Euclid Avenue Baptist Church and was currently a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Old Knoxville High School and had worked...
Mary Daniels
Feb 13, 2013
Mary Daniels, age 77 of Corryton, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, February 13, 2013. Member of Clear Springs Baptist Church, Corryton. Preceded in death by parents, Zack and Hazel Henry; brothers Roy and George Henry. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Rodney and Cheryl Daniels; daughter and son-in-law, Angie and Stacy McCarter; grandchildren, Chaston Needham, Amber McCarter, Kaylee McCarter; brothers,...
Billy J. Simmons
Feb 13, 2013
Simmons, Sr., Billy J., age 72 of Washburn, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 13, 2013, at his home surrounded by loving friends and family. Retired from Knox County Juvenile Detention Center and lived his life as an avid hunter. He was a member of Johnson’s Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his parents,...
Roy J. Henry
Feb 10, 2013
Roy J. Henry, 83, passed away Feb. 10, 2013 at his home in Dayton, Ohio. He is survived by his loving wife, Gertie Henry, 2 brothers, 3 sisters, 4 children, several nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren and 3 step children. Service 2 pm Thursday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel with interment to follow at Lynnhurst Cemetery. Family will receive...
