Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Mary Frances Garland
Dec 27, 2019
Mary Frances “Fran” Garland, age 78, passed away on December 27, 2019. Preceded in death by parents John and Ethel Beeler, three sisters and two brothers. Survived by husband of 54 years, Phillip Garland; daughters Renee Garland and Gina Merritt (Allen); grandchildren Vanessa Durham, Adrianna Durham (Allen Seymour), Phillip Durham (Lexie Hurst), Emily Merritt and Madison Merritt; great-grandchildren Addison Durham...
Edward Shane Southerland
Dec 27, 2019
Edward “Shane” Southerland age 41 of Knoxville, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 27, 2019. Shane was a former City of Knoxville Police officer. Preceded in death by grandparents, Johnny and Berta Mae Ingram, Charles and Betty Southerland, and cousin, Charlie Reed. Shane is survived by his loving parents Roy and Mona Southerland. Brother, Jonathan (Jennifer) Southerland, and cherished niece,...
Amanda Gayle Fox
Dec 27, 2019
Amanda Gayle Rush Fox, age 35 of Knoxville, passed away December 27, 2019. She was a loving and caring wife, daughter, mother, sister and friend. Amanda loved and lived life to the fullest. She loved to cook her own recipes, spaghetti and dulce de leche. She would give someone the shirt off of her back. Amanda wanted to start her...
Mildred Hensley
Dec 26, 2019
Mildred “Midge” L. Dingus Hensley, age 80, passed away peacefully at Beverly Park Place in Knoxville, TN on the morning of December 26, 2019 after a series of strokes. Born July 22, 1939 in Baxter, Kentucky to Nathan and Blanche Bennett Dingus. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Ronald and Verlin Dingus, in-laws Pearl Hensley, Hailey Belcher...
Marta Ann Ramey
Dec 26, 2019
Marta Ann Ramey, age 86, of Knoxville, formerly of Glendale, Arizona, went to be with the Lord December 26, 2019. Marta Spent many years running an upholstery business she owned with her husband, Frank. She was survived by her loving husband, Frank Ramey, Sr., son Frank Ramey, Jr. and wife Cindy, three grandchildren, and four (soon to be five) great...
Michael Paul Creech
Dec 26, 2019
Michael Paul Creech age 40 of Knoxville, passed away suddenly Thursday, December 26, 2019 at U. T. Medical Center. He was an avid University of Georgia Bulldog Fan and a big animal lover. Preceded in death by great grandparents, P.M. “Tiny” and Vera Hatcher. Survivor, Fur Baby, Jazz. Mother and Father, Paula and Stoney Taylor, New Market. Sister, Brittany (Arthur)...
Barbara Laverne Edwards
Dec 25, 2019
Barbara LaVerne Edwards, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on December 25, 2019. She was surrounded by family. Born on September 9, 1935 in Knoxville, TN, Barbara was the oldest of eight children. Barbara was a member of Alice Bell Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Gordon and Clella Edwards, brothers Earl, Ray and Harry...
Matthew F. Chambers
Dec 25, 2019
Matthew F. Chambers, age 46, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly December 25, 2019. He was preceded in death by grandparents Bill & Pearl Daugherty. Survivors include children Brooklyn & Sydney Chambers, parents Steve & Jewell Chambers, grandparents Tyrus & Glennis Chambers, brother Scott Chambers, nephew Jayme Chambers, fiancé Stephanie Lawson, and a host of other family and loved...
Carolyn June Wood
Dec 24, 2019
Carolyn June Starks Wood, 72, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Tuesday, December 24th, 2019. Born on May 21, 1947 in Douglas, AZ, she was the daughter of the late Robert Ernest Starks and June Lavern Starks. Carolyn was preceded in death by her sister Shirley Ann Walley. She is survived by her only child, Lloyd Peffer, his wife Missy...
Jack George
Dec 24, 2019
Jack George passed away on December 24, 2019 due to an illness. Mr. George was a veteran of the Korean War, where he served in the army. He was a 53 year employee with Beaty Chevrolet and retired as Parts Manager in 1999. Mr. George enjoyed golf and UT sports. For over 50 years, he served as a UT football...
Judith Anne Vananda
Dec 22, 2019
Judith Ann (Johnson) Vananda, age 73, of Powell, passed away December 22, 2019. She was a graduate of Central High School and attended ETSU. She later worked in real estate, obtaining her broker’s license, and then as a floral designer. Judith was preceded in death by her husband, Henry E. “Butch” Vananda, parents, Albert R. & Helen Johnson, and sister,...
Hugh Wolfe
Dec 22, 2019
Darrell Hugh Wolfe, 66, passed away on Sunday December 22, 2019 after a hard fought battle against cancer. He is survived by his dream-girl and wife of 45 years, Carol Denise Hutcheson Wolfe, son Joshua Andrew Wolfe (Jamie), daughter Merry Allie Wolfe Davis (Seth), mother Margaret Alice White, brother Steve Wolfe (Rosemary), sister Kathy Wolfe Brinson (Bill), father-in-law Earl Edward...
Bobby Ray Greene
Dec 21, 2019
Bobby “Bob” Ray Greene, age 71, of Knoxville passed away on December 21, 2019. He was a retired US Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his mother Mary Bearden. He is survived by his loving wife Brenda Greene; daughters Julie White and Fiancé Mark Meade and Melissa (Jerry) Hodge; son Jason Greene; loving grandchildren Kayla (Steven) Teter, Braylie...
Steven Edward Griffin
Dec 20, 2019
Steven Edward “Tripper” Griffin age 49 of Knoxville passed away passed away December 20, 2019. Preceded in death by mother Verna Jackson, daughter Sarah Ann Griffin, aunt Carolyn Noel, aunt Mary Blackburn and cousin Debbie Daniels. Survivors, children Joey Griffin, Justin Griffin and Britney Mulkey, sister Mary Ann Ray, the love of his life Missy Griffin, several nieces, nephews and...
Mae L. Malcolm
Dec 20, 2019
Mae L. Malcolm, age 79, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord December 20, 2019. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. Mae was preceded in death by husband Robert W. Malcolm. Survivors include daughter Sharon Baker, sons Richard W., Jimmy W., and Terry W. Malcolm, grandchildren Isaac, Josh, Brandon, Jessicalynn, Jonathan, Corey, Chasitie, and Brooke, and great-grandchildren...
Shirley Jean Ruth
Dec 20, 2019
Shirley Jean Ruth age 81, of Rutledge passed away Friday, December 20, 2019 at Ft Sander’s Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and she loved to fish. Preceded in death by husband, J. L. Ruth. Survivors; children, Steve (Jan) Ruth, Sherry (Darrell) Beeler and Donna McMillian. 5 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and a host of...
Donald D. Mayes
Dec 19, 2019
Donald D. Mayes age 80 of Knoxville passed away December 19, 2019. He was a former Mason and member of the Knoxville Lodge 718 F&AM; owner of Associated Glass Contractors for over 50 years. He was member of Callahan Road Baptist Church. Donald enjoyed playing various musical instruments and singing. Preceded in death by parents Rev. Alonzo F. and Lenna...
William F. Daniel
Dec 19, 2019
William F. “Bobby” Daniel, age 82, went home to be with the Lord December 19, 2019. Survived by daughter Terri Byrum, son Tony Daniel, grandchildren Trey Daniel, Clay Byrum and wife Melody, Dylan Daniel, and Dawson Daniel, great-grandchildren Audrey and Hudson Byrum. Family will receive friends 6:00-8:00pm Friday, December 20, 2019, at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. Family and friends...
James Richard Trent
Dec 19, 2019
James Richard Trent, age 69 of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord, December 19, 2019. He was a member of United Missionary Baptist Church. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was an avid fisherman. Preceded in death by father James Lester Trent, sister Patsy Sue Marlow, grandparents Luther Keith and Mary Thomas, step-father Millard...
John David Smith
Dec 18, 2019
John David Smith, age 71 of Knoxville passed away on December 18, 2019 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Ruth Smith and a baby sister. Survivors include his wife Sherry Smith; sons: John Smith II and Daniel Smith; siblings: Helen Widby, Evelyn Gibson and Roger Smith along with several nieces...
