Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Audrey Kathleen Jones
Oct 16, 2019
Audrey “Kathleen” Jones, age 90 was born March 15, 1929 and met her Savior face-to-face on October 16, 2019. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Stella Carringer Henry and Luther Henry; her brother, Rev. Raymond “Lloyd” Henry; her sisters, Betty “Aileen” Pierce and Iva Ruth Henry; and her beloved husband of sixty-eight years, Rev. Herbert Jones. She is...
Patricia G. Reyes
Oct 15, 2019
Patricia G. Reyes, age 68, passed away October 15, 2019. She loved her family, children, and grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents Preston Eugene Coward and Willie Evelyn, son Buddy Leon Coward, brother Leonard William Lee, and brother-in-law Jim Carringer. Survived by husband Rudolfo Reyes, sons Rudolfo Phillip (Natalie) Reyes and Justin Travis Reyes, daughter Victoria (Mark) Hemphill, grandchildren Britton...
Philip Douglas Young
Oct 15, 2019
Philip “Big Phil” Douglas Young, Sr., age 46, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Tennova Turkey Creek. He was born February 25, 1973 in Knoxville Tennessee. Preceded in death by his mother Shirley Jane Young; grandmother and papaw Beeler. He loved to hunt, fish, and enjoy the great outdoors. Philip will be greatly missed by so many...
Ray Lynn Ellison
Oct 15, 2019
Evangelist Ray Lynn Ellison, age 50 of Knoxville, passed away October 15, 2019. He was a member of Redemption Harvest Baptist Church. Ray preached for 3 years at Burnettes Creek Independent Church. He also enjoyed playing golf. Preceded in death by father, Pastor Doug Ellison. Survived by wife Laurie Ellison, daughter Rachael Ellison, mother Margaret Ellison, brothers Doug Ellison Jr....
Samuel Eugene Diehl
Oct 15, 2019
Samuel Eugene Diehl, age 82 of Spring City, formerly of Knoxville, passed away at 9:55 AM Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at the family home. He attended Rockwood Church of God of Prophecy. Retired pipefitter local #102, 32nd Mason with Daisy Lodge #706 7 & AM, Scottish Rite Bodies and Kerbela Temple, Chattanooga American Legion #14. Preceded in death by his...
David Michael Mcginnis
Oct 15, 2019
David McGinnis (Sr.) April 21, 1946- Oct. 15, 2019 McGinnis, David, age 73, of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019 with his wife and family by his side. David was a graduate of Rule High School, and holds a degree in Business and Law. He served in the U.S. Army as a lineman...
Tina Elaine Wilde
Oct 14, 2019
Tina Elaine Wilde age 55 of Fountain City passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 at Cox Hospital Branson, Missouri after a valiant battle with breast cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, John Mynatt. Survivors; Daughter, Danielle Hopkins. Granddaughter, Mackenzie Standifer. Grandson, Tristan Standifer. Sisters, Tammy Bunting and Tonya Barnhart. Brother, Anthony Mynatt. Several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles,...
Regina Glenn
Oct 14, 2019
Regina Ann Glenn, age 57, passed away on October 14, 2019. She was a loving sister. Regina will be greatly missed but will live on in our hearts. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Glenn and Bobbie Jean Glenn Franklin and sisters, Caroline and Melissa. She is survived by her children Charlie King, Johnie King and Barbara...
Jerry Edward Mink
Oct 13, 2019
Jerry Edward Mink, age 71, of East Knoxville passed away 5:25am Sunday October 13, 2019 at Ft. Sanders Specialty Select. He was a U.S. Army Vet serving in Vietnam and was also a retired truck driver. He is preceded in death by parents Roy and Leona (Gass) Mink, Sr., sister Barbara (Sweetie) & husband Howard Burkhart, and brothers; Ronald Mink...
Hazel M. Wardrep
Oct 12, 2019
Hazel Lowery Wardrep, age 76, went home to be with her Lord Jesus on October 12, 2019. Hazel was a loving mother to four children. She had the sweetest spirit about her. She loved everyone and everyone loved her. She was preceded in death by her father Ulas A. Lowery and her mother Ethel L. Lowery. Sisters; Bessie Shepard, Barbara...
Ronald E. Jones
Oct 12, 2019
Ron Jones, age 66 of Heiskell, TN, went to be with the Lord on October 12, 2019. Ron was a hardworking family man who also loved to hunt. Ron was loved by many and will be missed dearly. He was preceded in death by father Horace Jones. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Arvetta Jones; mother...
Belva Gertrude Walton
Oct 11, 2019
Belva Walton, age 97, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 11, 2019. She was saved when she was 11 years old and lived a Christian life. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. Belva was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Lucy Dunsmore; sister, Roberta Thomas; brothers, Virgil and Clyde Dunsmore; first...
Richard Franklin Branch, Sr.
Oct 10, 2019
Richard Franklin Branch, Sr. “Deadman”, age 74 of Strawberry Plains, passed away peacefully at his home on October 10, 2019. He was born on March 30, 1945. Preceded in death by parents James D. and Gladys Branch, siblings James D. Branch Jr., Michael Branch and Joyce Branch. Survived by his wife of 43 years, Shelby Blair Branch; children, Richard F....
Allen Wayne Conard
Oct 8, 2019
Allen Wayne Conard, 67, of Corryton, Tennessee, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Allen was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and a long-time employee of Knox Porcelain. He is preceded in death by Step-Son, Vann Keys; and Parents, Claude A. Conard and Thelma Robertson Conard. Allen is survived...
Archie Lee Russell
Oct 6, 2019
Rev. Archie L Russell age 74 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 6, 2019. Rev. Russell pastored many Baptist churches over the years. He loved to pick and sing gospel bluegrass. He just loved singing, preaching and his grandkids. Preceded in death by parents Clayton and Ruth Russell, Brothers; Bill, Bob and Jimmy. He is...
Jb Capps
Oct 6, 2019
JB Capps, age 89, passed away October 6, 2019. He was a Korean War Veteran, as well as, a lifetime Tile Mason. Preceded in death by wife Cleo Capps; parents James H. Capps and Frances Capps; brothers James R. Capps and Raymond Doyle Vance. JB is survived by his only son Doug Capps. The family would like to thank everyone...
Brandon Derrick Dalton
Oct 6, 2019
Brandon Derrick Dalton, born August 9, 1986 at Morristown Hamblen Hospital, lost his battle with addiction on October 6, 2019 at 8:34am at the age of 33. He attended Cherokee High School in Rogersville, TN. Brandon was saved and baptized at Fisher Creek Baptist Church on December 11, 2005. He took great pride in being a father to his three...
Brandon Lee Oaks
Oct 5, 2019
Brandon Lee Oaks, 26, of Knoxville, TN passed away suddenly Saturday, October 5, 2019. Preceded in death by paternal grandfather Paul Oaks and maternal grandparents James and Eleanor Parrott. Brandon’s bright light will be greatly missed by his parents Fred Lee Oaks and Kathy Parrott Oaks, both of Knoxville, TN and half-brother Chris Sheckles, paternal grandmother Doris Rogers, Largo, FL,...
Sammy Franklin Graham
Oct 4, 2019
Sammy Franklin Graham, age 53 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord and his mom on October 4, 2019. He is preceded in death by his mother, Wilma Graham; brother, Junior Graham; and sister, Katherine Wood. He is survived by his wife Tonya White; sons, James Hatcher, Sam Graham, Wayne Graham, Willie Graham and Michael Graham; several grandchildren; father,...
Betty Jane Sharp
Oct 4, 2019
Betty Jane Loy Sharp, age 92 of Corryton, passed away at 12:45 am on Friday, October 4, 2019, at the family home. She was a member of Clapps Chapel United Methodist Church where she had been very active as a Sunday School Teacher, Bible School Teacher and sang in the choir for many years. She was a graduate of the...
