Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Pearl F. Hill
Jan 4, 2014
Pearl F. Hill, age 98, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2013. Member of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church where she also taught Sunday school. Preceded in death by husband Paul W. Hill, son Larry W. Hill, daughter Deborah Y. Hill, and parents and several brothers and sisters. Survived by grandchildren Lesa Reed and husband Tom, Kim Rhodes and husband Joe, great...
Marilyn June Rhoads
Jan 4, 2014
Marilyn June Rhoads, age 69, passed away January 4, 2014. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Otha and Maxie Ramsey; brother Leroy Ramsey. Survived by husband of 34 years, Harold David Rhoades; nieces and nephews Debbie Miller, Greg and Scott Ramsey, Jason Miller, Stephanie Chittum, Apryl Miller, and several other nieces and nephews;...
Cecil Claude Foster
Jan 2, 2014
Cecil Claude Foster, age 86, passed away at home in Heiskell January 2, 2014. He was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and retired from Avondale Farms. He was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict, a member of Valley Lodge # 383 of Andersonville, and the Scottish Rite of Knoxville. Preceded in death by twin daughters; parents, Arthur and...
June Oglesby Hurst
Jan 2, 2014
June Oglesby Hurst, age 82, of Knoxville, entered into the portals of Heaven January 2, 2014. Anyone who knew her, knew a caring, kind, compassionate, wonderful person. Her passing leaves a void in the world. She is now in the company of her beloved parents, Esther and Albert, sisters Ruth and Dorothy, brothers Howard, J.C., and Billy Joe. She leaves...
Ronald Lee Whaley
Jan 2, 2014
Ronald Lee Whaley, age 57 of Knoxville, passed away January 2, 2014. Preceded in death by father, Dewey Lee Whaley and brother, John Whaley. Survived by daughters, Brandie (Charles) Hudson and Samantha Whaley; grandchildren, Kymberlee Hudson, Bryson Whaley, Taylor Perry; brothers, Jerry (Teresa), James, and Marshall Whaley. Funeral service 8:00 pm Tuesday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel with Rev....
Joseph Clyde Williams
Jan 2, 2014
Joseph Clyde Williams, age 89, of Knoxville passed away Wednesday night peacefully. He was preceded in death by his father Rev. George Williams, mother Minnie Williams, brother Arthur Williams, son Ronnie Joe Williams and gradson Tracey Williams. He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Eula “Tootsie” Williams, son Lonnie Williams, daughters JoAnne Odum (Larry), Wanda Toppings, Deborah...
Teresa Gail Raby
Jan 2, 2014
Teresa Gail Corum Johnson Raby, age 55, passed away January 2, 2014. She was a member of New Beginnings Baptist Church. She was a strong, beautiful woman who WON the battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents Roberts Corum Sr. and Shirley Ann Jones, late husband C. Wayne Raby Jr., brothers Allen and Wayne Corum. Survivors...
Manfred Cecil Dodson
Jan 1, 2014
Manfred C. (Fred) Dodson - age 77, of Halls Crossroads passed away January 1, 2014 surrounded by loving family. He was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Fred retired from Western Union after 30 years of service and was the owner of Dodson Construction Co. Preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Adra Dodson; his brother Petro Dodson;...
Raymond Eugene Quinn
Jan 1, 2014
Ray Eugene Quinn, age 69, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully at his home on January 1, 2014. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. After graduation from Fulton High School, Ray worked for KUB as a lineman and troubleshooter until an accident while repairing lines forced him into early retirement. After recovering from the accident he...
Jimmy Ray Monroe
Jan 1, 2014
Jimmy Ray Monroe, age 77 of Clinton, passed away peacefully in his sleep and went to meet his Lord and Savior on January 1, 2014. Ray was an ordained minister and loved preaching God’s word at Westside Baptist Temple where he was Assistant Pastor. He was a veteran of the US Army and served at Scholfield Barracks in the Heavy...
Raymond Eugene Quinn
Jan 1, 2014
Ray Eugene Quinn, age 69, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully at his home on January 1, 2014. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. After graduation from Fulton High School, Ray worked for KUB as a lineman and troubleshooter until an accident while repairing lines forced him into early retirement. After recovering from the accident he...
J.P. Wilson
Dec 31, 2013
J.P. Wilson- age 87, of Powell, passed away Tuesday December 31, 2013. Member of First Baptist Church of Powell. Preceded in death by parents, Elsie and Paris Wilson; sister, Betty Weaver; brother, Everett and wife Cora Lee. Survived by wife of 65 years, Reba Stooksbury Wilson; son, Jack Wilson; daughter, Brenda Collins and husband Larry; grandson, Travis Collins and wife...
Marilyn Janette Foster
Dec 31, 2013
Marilyn M. Foster, age 73, of Clinton, passed away December 31, 2013. She loved animals and would do more for others than herself and she was a very kind and loving person. She was preceded in death by her daughter Lisa Diane Foster and parents Fain and Viola Malone. Survivors include daughter Karen Janette Troutman, sons Travis Wayne Foster and...
H. B. Carpenter
Dec 30, 2013
H. B. Carpenter, age 74, went to be with the Lord and other loved ones Monday, December 30, 2013. Member of Salem Baptist Church. He worked for KUB for 29 years and attended the University of Tennessee. Preceded in death by parents, Pat and Mattie Carpenter. Survivors include wife of 54 years, Eleanor H. Carpenter; children, Scott Carpenter of Maryville,...
Steve Lynn Harrison
Dec 30, 2013
Steve Lynn Harrison, age 59 of Andersonville, passed away December 30, 2013. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father, William Harrison; step-father, Mayford Ogle; and special friend, Kenny Owens. Survived by soul mate, Debbie Harrison; step-daughter, Laura Surrette; mother, Trula Ogle; several aunts; uncles and cousins. Family will receive friends 5:00 – 7:00...
Brenda Lester Shaw
Dec 29, 2013
Brenda Lester Shaw, age 67 of Knoxville passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013 at Physician’s Regional Hospital. She graduated from Halls High School and attended the University of Tennessee. She loved music and art. She was preceded in death by her father Arthur Lester Jr., and husband Denard Shaw. She is survived by daughter Tiffany Rogers, grandson Micah Rogers, granddaughter...
Eddie Bill Silvey
Dec 29, 2013
Eddie Bill Silvey, age 73, of Newport, went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2013. Bill served in the Army from 1963-1965 and fought in the Vietnam War. Bill worked with his father as a brick mason and retired as a truck driver after 53 years. Bill was a very caring and generous man; he would help anyone....
Harold Robertson
Dec 28, 2013
Harold Robertson- age 66, went to be with the Lord at 11:06 am on Saturday, December 28, 2013, surrounded by his family and friends. He was a member of Highlandview Baptist Church. Harold retired from Volunteer Express. Preceded in death by father and mother, Clifton and Elive Robertson; brothers, Clyde, Claude and Wayne. Survived by wife, Freda Robertson; daughter and...
Kenneth David Grodeman
Dec 27, 2013
Kenneth David Grodeman, born July 25, 1979, passed away December 27, 2013, age 34. A resident of Green Valley Developmental Center for 32 years. He was a wonderful son. He will be greatly missed by his parents. Preceded in death by grandmother, Patricia Speeks; grandparents, Earlene and Tommie Lowe. Survived by father and step-mother, Kenneth and Vickie Grodeman; mother, Patsy...
Tillie Joseph
Dec 27, 2013
Tillie Joseph, age 87 went to be with the Lord on December 27, 2013. She is survived by her daughter Linda Ragan, of Knoxville, son Grant Danley, of Michigan, 6 grandchildren Susan, Mark, Jeffery, Jennifer, Melissa and Jessica, 4 great-grandchildren Mark, Amber, Olivia, and Hazel, sister Nellie Robison of Cedarville, Arkansas and brother-in-law Elmer Becker, of Arkansas, and nieces and...
