Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Mamie Vernon Rutherford
May 27, 2018
Mamie Vernon Rutherford, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away peacefully on May 27, 2018 at the age of 94. She was born on September 28, 1923 to Luther Kirby and Carrie Kirby (Loveday). In addition to her parents, Mamie was preceded in death by her husband Everett Rutherford Sr. She is survived by her son Everett Rutherford Jr. and his wife...
Wallace Floyd Jarnigan
May 26, 2018
Wallace “Wally” Jarnigan, age 73, passed away Saturday May 27th, 2018. He is preceded in death by father Robert Jarnigan, mother Reba Lawson, and brothers; Bob, Kenneth, and Bryant Jarnigan. Survivors include sister Alma Bayless, son Joe (Tracy) Jarnigan, son Jerry (Betsy) Jarnigan, granddaughter Kameron Hanshaw, and grandson Sean Jarnigan. Graveside service will be held at Highland Memorial on Tuesday...
Barbara "Sue" Turpin
May 25, 2018
Barbara "Sue" Turpin, age 74, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2018. She was a member of New Victory Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Joseph "Jay" Turpin, Sr.; son, Martin Joseph Turpin, Jr.; parents, Walter and Ruth Grubbs; and sister, Pat Stanifer. She is survived by two children, Daughter Donna (Jerry) Moss and son,...
Gene I. Amanns
May 23, 2018
Gene I. Amanns, passed away on May 23, 2018. He was a musician and clock maker. He is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Sue Amanns. He is survived and will be deeply missed by daughter, April Byrd (John); sons, Tim Amanns (Angie) and Stacy Amanns (Rebecca); grandchildren, Abigail Byrd, Hunter Bearden, Rachel Amanns, Victoria Amanns and Ruby Amanns;...
Frank Richard Holt
May 22, 2018
Frank Richard Holt passed away May 22, 2018. He was a great storyteller and a jack of all trades. He was a veteran of the Air Force who worked in the RMS stationed in Germany. Preceded in death by wife Roberta Holt; his parents; and 8 siblings. Survived by son Richard Holt; daughter Cynthia Argendeli (James); beloved granddaughter Evangelia Frances...
Carol Henderson
May 22, 2018
Carol Henderson, age 75, passed away May 22, 2018. Carol had a passion for sewing, knitting and crocheting but nothing greater than her passion and love for her family and friends. Preceded in death by parents George and Alice Boice Sr. and brother George Boice Jr. Left to cherish her memory are loving husband Ron Henderson; children Mike, Dee (Brian),...
Diana Lee Richard
May 22, 2018
Diana Lee Richard, of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, May 22nd after a courageous battle with cancer. Diana was born in Chicago on July 9, 1943 to Grace and Clarence Willert who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by son, Reed Hornung and daughter, Beth Richard. She is survived by her husband, Paul Richard; sons, Ryan...
Norma Jean Hutchison
May 21, 2018
Norma Jean (Joe) Hutchison of Knoxville passed away peacefully in her home on May 21, 2018. She was 81 years old. She was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church and the Band of Sisters Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her husband, James (Jim) Hutchison; mother, Charlcie Sears; sister, Nancy Klaasse; nephew, Barry Cleveland. She is survived...
Harold Cox
May 20, 2018
Harold Cox, age 85, passed away at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital Sunday, May 20, 2018. He was a member of Union Baptist Church for about 50 Years. He also attended Emory Valley Baptist Church. He was a member of the #757 Masonic Lodge for 50 years. He was an Army Veteran in the Korean War. He was the owner of...
Beth Lynch
May 20, 2018
Ellen Beth Lynch, age 58, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 20, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. Beth was born and raised in Knoxville. She was of the Christian faith and walked daily in His presence. Beth was the self-employed owner of Salon Twenty-One. She was preceded in death by her father Joseph Donald Holt; brother-in-law...
Patricia Sue Mcmillan
May 19, 2018
Patricia Sue McMillan, age 61, passed away on May 19, 2018. She was preceded in death by parents Ralph Atkins and Delores Rutherford. She is survived and will be greatly missed by son Ricky Carr; daughter, Sunny Johnson; grandchildren, Hailey Carr, Andrew Hedges, Alexander Momberg, Jordan Carr and Easton Johnson; brothers, Ralph Atkins, Charles Goosie and Ronnie Goosie; sisters, Elizabeth...
Edna Lee Smith
May 18, 2018
Edna Lee Weaver Smith, age 101. Passed away May 18, 2018. She was preceded in death by husband Clyde E. Smith, parents M.U. and Lena Weaver. Son-in-law Homer Smith and Granddaughter Melinda Sue Smith. She is survived by children Don Smith, Betty Rae Smith, Shirley Smith, Polly Land (Ted) and Vaughn Smith. Grandchildren Scott Smith, Kris Land and Piper Montana...
William Lay
May 16, 2018
William “Bill” Lay, age 85, of Knoxville, TN passed away on May 16, 2018 at Woodland Hospice in Mt. Pleasant, MI. He is survived by his children and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His beloved wife Charis Lay passed in December 2017. Family will welcome friends from 4:00p.m until 6:00p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel....
Wanda Joyce Carnes "Carnsie"
May 16, 2018
Wanda J. Carnes "Carnsie" passed away on May 16, 2018. She worked at Physicians Regional Medical Center for 35 years as a ward clerk on 1st Central. She is survived by her husband Archie "Butterball" Carnes, a sister and a brother. Interment will be at Emory Pike American Christian Cemetery on Thursday, May 24th at 10am. Online condolences may be...
Sharon Lynn Emery
May 14, 2018
Sharon Lynn Emery, 67 of Knoxville, passed away May 14, 2018. She was a loving mother and friend who enjoyed spending time with her family. She had a great love of Harley Davidson Motorcycles, traveling, and driving a school bus for Knox County. Preceded in death by parents Jean Hudson and Raymond Emery and brother, Wes Emery. Survived by daughter...
Brenda Joyce Hudson
May 11, 2018
Brenda Joyce Hudson, age 66, of Knoxville, TN passed away Friday May 11, 2018. She was of the Baptist faith and a proud graduate of Fulton High School class of ‘71. She worked 33 years for the U.S. Postal Service. Those who knew her loved her. Her warmth and presence could always be felt wherever she went. She was absolutely...
Joseph "Todd" Randolph
May 11, 2018
Joseph Todd Randolph, 51, died May 11, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. His celebration of life will take place at First Baptist Powell at 7706 Ewing Road, Powell, Tennessee. Receiving of friends begins at 5pm with the service beginning at 7pm Tuesday. A published author and leader, Todd spent his life serving Christ through every endeavor graduating from the Southern Baptist...
Jack "Jackie" C. Martin Sr.
May 11, 2018
Jack “Jackie” Calvin Martin, Sr., age 87, went home to be with his Lord on May 11, 2018, passing peacefully at his home. Originally from Knoxville, TN, Jack resided in Newport Richey, FL since 1993. Jack, a Veteran, served his country with honor in the U.S. Army. Jack moved his family to Chicago in the 50’s to work in the...
Pauline Lee
May 11, 2018
On Friday, May 11th in the home of Pauline Lee a reward was gained for a lifetime of faithfulness to the Lord. As Polly found her rest in her heavenly father’s arms, the family reflects on her lifetime of achievements and Kingdom service for the Lord. Pauline Mae Bower was born February 13,1926, in Williamstown, Kentucky to WC and Mada...
