Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Bygone Smith
Apr 5, 2019
Bygone Smith age 52 of Knoxville passed away April 5, 2019. An employee of Forrester Benefits. Bygone was passionate about playing soccer and spending time on the golf course. Preceded in death by his father Clarence Smith. Survived by his wife Teresa Petitt Smith; mother Dar Smith; brother Idrus Smith; mother-in-law & father-in-law Floyd and Trudy Petitt; brothers-in-law Floyd Petitt,...
Beverly Dale Meyers
Apr 4, 2019
Dale “Shorty” Meyers, age 82, passed away suddenly on April 4, 2019 at Tennova North, with his wife Billie by his side. He was a member of Beaver Brook Country Club. “Shorty” leaves to cherish his memory wife Billie Meyers, daughter Tracy and husband sons Richard Dale and Dale Beleu and wife, granddaughter Taylor and husband, great-granddaughter Lily, and great-grandson...
Carol Hensley
Apr 4, 2019
Carol Warfield Hensley age 74 of Knoxville passed away peacefully Thursday, April 04, 2019 at UT Hospital surrounded by her family. A member of Northwest Church of God, Carol was proud of her Western Cherokee Indian Heritage. She loved her family especially her great-grandkids. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by parents, Jim and Joanna...
Rebecca Lynn Calfee
Apr 4, 2019
Mrs. Rebecca “Becky” Lynn Calfee, CCEMT-P, age 65, of Corryton went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, April 4, 2019, surrounded by her family and friends. She is a member of Clapps Chapel United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her father, Sherman Turner, and sister, Mary Hoke, and mother and father-in-law, Helen and Edward Calfee. Survived...
Linda Collier Smith
Apr 3, 2019
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Mildred Helen Miller
Apr 3, 2019
Mildred Helen Miller, age 80, of Halls, went to be with her Savior on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Mildred is preceded in death by her husband Clyde Miller; mother and father Pauline and Jake Whitson; sister Mattie Nicely; and brothers James, Edgar and Lindsay Whitson. Mildred is survived by siblings Opal Davis and William Whitson; Son Joel (Donna) Miller; Daughters...
Billy Curtis Finger
Apr 3, 2019
Billy Curtis Finger, Age 56, of Powell, Tennessee, went to meet Jesus on April 3, 2019. He was greeted in heaven by his mother, Carolyn Ellis, and all his friends and relatives that went home before him. Billy is survived by his loving wife Mary Ann, daughter Rayna (Kevin) Sherwood, son Adam, son Byron, daughter Dillia, daughter Michelle (Hayden) Duncan,...
Jesse T. Kirby
Apr 3, 2019
Jesse T. Kirby, age 86, passed away April 3, 2019. He was of the Baptist faith. Jesse proudly served in the U.S. Army for eight years. Preceded in death by wife Helen and son, Larry Wayne. Survived by daughter Cindy (Mark) Dunsmore; 5 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Amedisys Hospice for their care....
Katherine Keck
Apr 2, 2019
Katherine Keck, age 87, passed away on April 2, 2019 at Morning Pointe Assisted Living. She is preceded in death by parents Sam and Eva Chandler; siblings Sam Chandler, Jennie Bryan, Sue Spotts, and Ann Oaks. She is survived by loving husband of 67 years Bobby Keck, son Daryle Keck, daughter Becky Reed, grandchildren Laura, Kevin, Abby, Annie, and Jeremy,...
Patrick Wilson
Apr 1, 2019
Patrick Scott Wilson, age 52 of Knoxville, passed away on Monday April 1, 2019. He is preceded in death by mother Betty Lou Wilson. Survived by son Tristan Zane Wilson, father Jack Wilson, brother Bill (Sherry) Wilson, sister Lesa (Joel) Wilson Smith, and several nieces & nephews. Scott was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Thanks to special friends...
Grace Ellen Cagley
Mar 31, 2019
Grace Webb Cagley, age 91 of Halls Crossroads, went home to be with the Lord the morning of March 31st, 2019 with family at bedside. She was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, and “Mamaw Grape.” She greatly enjoyed sharing her love through cooking from her home and her time at Norris Freeway Market. She was a long-term member...
Kristan Marie Howerton
Mar 29, 2019
Kristan Marie (Kris) Howerton, age 38 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019. She was a loving & caring mother and her children were the center of her universe. Kristan was a very artistic person with the soul of a free-spirited unicorn. She worked as a LPN, tattoo apprentice, and volunteered at the RAM clinic. She is...
Dakota Micheal Smith
Mar 29, 2019
Dakota Micheal Smith, age 17 of Halls, passed away on March 29, 2019. He was a senior at Halls High School. He loved the outdoors, fishing, cars and off-roading. He cherished his girlfriend Ashlyn Waldo. He was a kindhearted boy and many will miss him. He was preceded in death by his father, Jeff Copeland; uncle, Danny Sams; and friend...
Mary Frances Smelcher
Mar 28, 2019
Mary Frances Smelcher born Dec 3, 1920 went home to be with the Lord March 28, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband John Smelcher, mother Myrtle Brooks and father Robert Brooks, daughter Mary Ramsey, granddaughter Mary Lou Cameron, and grandson Randall Ramsey. Frances is survived by her grandson Willard Ramsey, great granddaughters Angela Ridenour, Miranda Keal, and...
Larry Eugene Greenlee
Mar 28, 2019
Larry E. Greenlee, age 70 of Knoxville, passed away on March 28, 2019. He was a member of Stock Creek Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father Monroe Greenlee and mother Sarah Greenlee. Survived by wife and love of his life Robin Greenlee, daughter Andera Greenlee, daughter & son-in-law Tamera & Josh Bowman, daughter Beth Greenlee, and grandsons Zeth &...
Dennis Keith Parsons
Mar 26, 2019
Dennis Keith Parsons, age 67 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Parkwest Medical Center after a brief illness. He was a member of Broadway Baptist Church and served as a Jr. deacon as a young man. He later attended Reunion Baptist Church. He was always interested in technology and design. He was the youngest Hamm...
Dorothy Louise Graham
Mar 26, 2019
Dorothy Graham passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her mother Margaret Stinnett, father Gordon Stinnett, husband Charles Graham Sr, daughter Sandra Smoot and granddaughter Kimberly Morrison. She is survived by her son and daughter in-law Charles and Cindy Graham of Wassilla AK, daughter Brenda McFarland of Maryville, daughter and...
Bryan Eugene Jones
Mar 26, 2019
Bryan Eugene Jones, 57 of Knoxville, TN passed away on March 26, 2019. He was an avid sportsman who loved hunting in the state of Tennessee or anywhere he could . He also loved boating and fishing on Norris Lake, and cruising in his ‘69 Camaro which he totally restored. Bryan was a graduate of Halls High School. He was...
Kenneth E. Pryor Sr.
Mar 25, 2019
Rev. Kenneth E. Pryor Sr., age 70, passed away at home surrounded by his family on March 25, 2019. He was a faithful member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church for 17 years. He was a proud Navy veteran. He was also a true outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and camping. He was not a stranger to hard work and worked...
Paul Anthony Whited
Mar 24, 2019
Paul Anthony Whited age 25 of Knoxville passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019, after a 3 year courageous battle against cancer. Paul was a 2018 graduate of the University Of Tennessee Haslam College Of Business. He was a dedicated associate of Sam’s Club West for several years. Survived by his parents, Bill and Zella Whited; sister, Angelena Whited; biological mother,...
