Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
David Lee Matney
Aug 11, 2013
David Lee Matney, age 34, of Knoxville, passed away, Sunday, August 11, 2013 in Grundy, Virginia. He was born February 2, 1979 in Tazewell County, Virginia. He was the son of Randy Lee Matney of Hurley, Virginia and Kathy Lynn Justus of Talbott, Tennessee. David was an Optician Assistant. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Harless Matney and...
Herbert Graham Jared
Aug 11, 2013
Herbert Graham Jared, age 89, passed away August 11, 2013. He was of the Christian faith and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during WWII. He was retired as an electrical Engineer with the TVA. Herbert served as past president and treasurer of the Downtown Lions Club and was a member of the Fountain City Lions Club, a...
Fred "Henry" Russell
Aug 11, 2013
Fred (Henry) Russell, age 74, passed away August 11, 2013. He was born August 15, 1938. He was the owner and operator of Knoxville Grave Services for over 30 years. He was a charter member of Riverdale Saddle Club and was a judge for many years for the Racking Horse Association. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Henry...
Elva Lorene Baker
Aug 11, 2013
Elva Lorene Berney Patterson Baker, of Knoxville, born June 2, 1919 and left to be with family August 11, 2013, age 94. Preceded in death by parents, Rosa Pearl and John Paul Berney all nine siblings and husbands, Roy A. Patterson and Oliver Baker. Son, John D. Patterson and grandson, Christian M. Holbrook. Survivors: Son, Ronald W. Patterson. Daughters, Rebecca...
Emma Lee Clark
Aug 10, 2013
Emma Lee Fortner Clark, born January 25, 1921 in Knox County passed away August 10, 2013. She was the widow of William (Bill) Clark. He was a lifelong resident on Davis Road in the New Hopewell Community. Emma Lee said goodbye to this Earthly Life to answer God’s call to Eternal Life. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church,...
Bobbie Jean Lane Yearwood
Aug 10, 2013
Bobbie Jean Lane Yearwood, age 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 10, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Robert H. Yearwood Sr., parents James L. and Berth Pittman Lane, sisters Iva Pauline Lane and Thelma Irene Headrick, brothers Hildreth and James L. Lane Jr., children Nancy Margurette and...
Rell B. "Jake" Blair
Aug 10, 2013
Rell B. “Jake” Blair, age 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Tennova Residential Hospice after a sudden illness. Jake was a faithful member of Cumberland Baptist Church and a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Jake served in the United States Army as a young man before entering professional like. A retired auctioneer, Jake worked for Furrow...
Kenneth Richard "Rick" Gheen
Aug 9, 2013
Kenneth Richard “Rick” Gheen, age 56, died August 9, 2013 from lung cancer. Preceded in death by mother, Dorothy Gheen. Survived by daughter, Tracy Singleton; sons, Kenny and Justin; step daughter, Misty Goad; 3 granddaughters; 8 grandsons; sister, Gail Evans of Halls; brother, Mike Gheen of Knoxville. At Rick’s request he was cremated.
Tommy Kidwell
Aug 7, 2013
Tommy Kidwell, Jr., age 58, went to be with the Lord August 7, 2013. Preceded in death by father, Tom Kidwell, Sr. Survived by daughter, Candace Russell; mother, Joan Kitts and stepfather Ed; brother, Ralph Kidwell; sisters, Vicky Hipsher and husband Larry, Angie Kitts; as well as several nieces, nephews, aunts and other loved ones. Special thanks to Sherry Wright...
J.C. Bailey
Aug 7, 2013
J.C. Bailey, born in 1928, passed away August 7, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife Julia Pearl Phifer Bailey. Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law Danny & Sherry Bailey and Donnie & Connie Bailey, daughter and son-in-law Janice and Gary Nicley, seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and a special caregiver Ann Wallace. The family will...
Duane Edward Jones
Aug 7, 2013
Duane E. Jones, age 61, of North Knoxville passed away at his home on August 7, 2013. He was of the Baptist faith. He retired after 20 years of service in the U.S. Navy. He was most recently employed at Wal-Mart on Clinton Highway. He was preceded in death by his father Charley M. Jones Jr., mother Lucille Goins Rutherford,...
William "Bill" Jay Smith
Aug 7, 2013
William Jay Smith, age 90, went to be with his Savior on August 7, 2013. He was a member of New Covenant Fellowship. He was preceded in death by his parents Will and Susanna Smith, five brothers, four sisters and two infant children William Darrel and Beverly Ruth. Survivors include his wife of 69 years Marian Louise Smith, daughters Faye...
Joe Lee Reed
Aug 6, 2013
Rev. Joe L. Reed, Sr., age 65, of Knoxville, TN, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday August 6, 2013. He was Knoxville’s best street preacher of 34 years on Market Square Mall downtown and retired plumber. Preceded in death by parents, Joe Reed and Hattie Oliviau Reed; sisters, Juanita, Geneva, Betty and Jolene. He is survived by loving...
Myrtle Gambrel
Aug 6, 2013
Myrtle Gambrel, age 98, of Powell, passed away August 6, 2013. She was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. Family and friends will meet 10:45 am Thursday at Oak Ridge Memorial Park for 11:00 am graveside service. Mr. Ancil Hooks officiating. Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Doris Lucille Hobby
Aug 6, 2013
Doris Lucille Hobby, age 89, passed away August 6, 2013. She was a member of Corryton Church. She was preceded in death by husband Clarence T. Hobby, and parents George and Stella Wallace. Survivors include daughter Linda Whittle, grandchildren Gail Beeler and husband Mark, and David T. Whittle, great-grandchildren Matt and Zach Beeler, sisters Janice Douglass and Wilma Miller, devoted...
Priscilla Dean Petty
Aug 5, 2013
Priscilla Faulconer Petty, age 83, of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Harrison County, KY and Daytona Beach, FL, died August 5, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Petty; daughter, Johnnita Petty; her parents, Melvin and Julia Marshall Faulconer; and her sisters, Marie F. Adams and Anna M. Faulconer. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia (Stephen)...
Terry Jerome Whitson
Aug 5, 2013
Terry Jerome Whitson, age 50, went to be with the Lord on August 5, 2013. He was a member of Fairhaven Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Edgar Whitson. Survivors include his wife Lori Whitson, children Heather McLendon and Katrina Woodby and husband Mark, ten grandchildren, mother Gail Whitson, sister Teresa Stroud and husband Jim, nieces...
Robert David Irwin
Aug 4, 2013
Robert David Irwin, age 46 of Andersonville, passed away due to an accident on August 4, 2013. Member of Andersonville United Methodist Church. He was a devoted husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He found comfort in woodworking, carving and making fishing lures. Rob was a farmer and a fisherman at heart. He graduated from Anderson County High School in...
Edith Laura Beeler
Aug 3, 2013
Beeler, Edith L., of Plainview, born March 14, 1914, went to be with the Lord August 3, 2013. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Tater Valley. Preceded in death by parents, Tom and Louisa (Lou) Cox and fourteen siblings. Survived by her loving and devoted husband, Lee Beeler, of 74 years, in which they owned and operated...
Ray Hugh Buchanan
Aug 3, 2013
PASTOR RAY H. BUCHANAN, age 84 of Oak Ridge, TN was called to his heavenly home that he so longed for on Saturday morning, August 3, 2013. God called His good and faithful servant home. Bro. Ray was born in Bakersville, North Carolina on Sept. 2, 1928 son of Lula Mae and Jerome Buchanan. He was preceded in death by...
