Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Melissa Ann Oody
Jan 16, 2019
Melissa “Missy” Ann Oody, age 50, of Pigeon Forge passed away January 16, 2019. She was a beloved daughter, mom, and grandma. Her love of life was reciprocated to all who knew her. She was always smiling and loved to make others smile. Preceded in death by mother Judy Conatser. Survived by father John Conatser; brothers Darrell Conatser and Chris...
Jack Ray Bohanan
Jan 16, 2019
Jack Ray Bohanan, age 78 of Powell, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2019 surrounded by his family and close friends. He was a longtime member and deacon of Smithwood Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Ruby Bohanan; father and mother-in-law, LeRoy and Nellene Buckner; and brother, Jerry Bohanan. He is survived and will...
Rodney Scott
Jan 16, 2019
Rodney “Rod” Scott, age 57, of Morristown, Tennessee passed away January 15, 2019. He is preceded in death by parents Roy & Betty Scott and son Dustin Aaron Scott. Survivors include: sisters Maphra Wilson, Denise (Randy) Mooneyham, and Sheri Shelton; brother Ed Scott; nephew Jeremy (Sharon) Chester and their children Sarah and Samuel; nieces Jessicca (Jason) Scott and their children...
Edna Hazel Cissna
Jan 16, 2019
Hazel Cissna, age 98 of Halls, passed away on January 16, 2019. Private family interment. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com
Glessie Reeder
Jan 16, 2019
Glessie T. Reeder, age 84 left this life peacefully on January 16, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Brady Reeder. Glessie thanked him every day for his love and support. She was a long-time member of Fountain City Presbyterian Church and actively volunteered in the church until she was stricken with dementia. Preceded in death by...
Ray D. Farmer
Jan 15, 2019
Ray Dodson Farmer, age 89 of Knoxville, passed away at 1:40 pm on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church, Mascot. Retired from Lay's Packing Company after 36 years of service. Preceded in death by parents; James & Oma Farmer, brothers Jack & Bert Farmer, and nephew Jack...
Fred Brownlow Allen
Jan 15, 2019
Fred Brownlow Allen, Jr., age 85, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January, 15, 2019 surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his parents Fred and Lucile Allen; sister Joan Allen Moore. Fred was a 1950 graduate of Knoxville High School where he was active in ROTC and thereafter became a U.S. Air...
James Ralph "Jimmy" Tullock
Jan 15, 2019
James Ralph “Jimmy” Tullock III passed away January 15, 2019. Jimmy had a passion for building and repairing bicyles. He loved to sing and play the guitar. Preceded in death by parents James Ralph Tullock II and Mary Louise White Tullock; brother Richard Clements. Survived by siblings Vickie Mendez, Mike Clements, Bill Oakes, Kenny Oakes, and Melody Glover; several aunts...
John M Witt
Jan 13, 2019
John Michael Witt, age 73, passed way on Sunday, January 13th, 2019. He was a life long resident of the Burlington community. John was preceded in death by his mother & father Bill & Nannie Cate Witt, and his brother, Max W. Witt John is survived by nieces, Gina Witt Williams (Kenny) of Corbin, Kentucky and Wendy Witt Merritt of...
Jason Shane Hubbs
Jan 13, 2019
Jason Shane Hubbs Jr., age 31, went home to be with his heavenly father January 13, 2019 while surrounded by his family and friends at UT Hospital, due to an automobile accident. He is preceded in death by his papaw and grandmaw Marvin and Twila DeCost, papaw Joe T. Hubbs; uncles Jeff Humphrey, Tony Hubbs, and Steve Buckner. Jason was...
Carolyn Kelley
Jan 12, 2019
Carolyn Cummings Kelley Age 69 of Knoxville Passed away Saturday January 12, 2019. She attended Grace Covenant Church. She is Preceded in death by Husband of 35 years Beamon Kelley, Parents Fred and Katherine Cummings and Grandson Jason Walker. Survivors Children Johnny and Wife Joan Kelley, Kathy and Husband Rev. Bill Clark and Rhonda and Husband Dr. Douglas Boyett Grandchildren...
Carlie Faye Hodge
Jan 12, 2019
Carlie Faye West Hodge age 71 of Knoxville TN, passed away peacefully at her home on January 12, 2019. Preceded in death by her parents Oatie and Dorothy West, brothers Jim Mitchell, David West, and Roy West. Survived by husband of 49 years Kenneth Clyde Hodge; children Marty Hodge (Jenny), Cheryl Norton (Cliff), Jennifer McCoy (Joe); grandchildren Andy Norton (Caylee),...
Melvin Jinkins
Jan 12, 2019
Melvin Jinkins born July 27, 1939 went to be with the Lord on January 12, 2019. A longtime member of Clear Springs Baptist Church, veteran of the US Army and a Master Mason. Melvin was a loving husband, father, Grandude and friend. He was preceded in death by devoted wife Judy; mother Ada; father Rube; brothers Kenneth and Lloyd; sisters...
Wesley Cullen Worsham
Jan 12, 2019
Wesley Cullen Worsham, died Saturday, January 12, 2019 as the result of a tragic automobile accident. In God’s mercy, he chose to take Wesley to heaven, healing him from a torment of years from addiction struggles. Preceded in death by grandparents Gail and Jeanice Beazley and Cullen and Dora Wosham. He was the beloved son of Joe and Amy Worsham;...
Betty Lee Sellers
Jan 11, 2019
Betty Lee Sellers, age 65, went to be with her Lord on January 11, 2019. Betty had a heart of gold that had a soft spot for any animal that was in need of a loving home. Her favorite place to be was outside in nature enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Smokey Mountains. She will be dearly missed by...
Steven J. Jackson, Md
Jan 10, 2019
Steven J. Jackson, MD, age 66 of Knoxville, passed away suddenly on January 10, 2019. He practiced family medicine in Fountain City for many years. Preceded in death by parents Doris and Bert Jackson of Amarillo, Texas, sister Judy Browning, and brother Dan Jackson. Survived by sons Tyler Jackson and Evan Jackson, and brother John Jackson of Waggoner, Oklahoma. A...
Wade Burke Whiteside Jr.
Jan 10, 2019
Wade Burke Whiteside SR son of Wade Burke & Daisy Hughes Whiteside was born on October 12, 1924 in Ashville NC. He is survived by his wife of seventy five years Elizabeth Young Whiteside, one son Robert Wade Whiteside (Yvonne) of Abbeville SC & one Grandson John Wade Whiteside (Elizabeth) & two Great Grandchildren Catherine Elizabeth & Wade Lance Whiteside...
Lowell Graydon Beckner
Jan 10, 2019
Lowell Graydon Beckner Sr. age 84 of Knoxville, went to be with our heavenly Father on January 10, 2019. He left this earth while at home in the arms of his wife of 46 years, Brenda Hensley. He served in the U. S. Navy and the Marines for several years in Korea. His professional career, for 20 years, was with...
Emerson Lee Mynatt
Jan 10, 2019
Emerson Lee Mynatt, age 85 of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2019. He was an avid woodworker and took pride in his garden. Emerson was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and, while serving, was a blimp navigator. Mr. Mynatt was also a United States Postal Employee for 36 years before retiring. He was...
