Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Janie Perona Jarnigan
May 9, 2018
Janie Perona Jarnigan was born in 1959 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and grew up in Knoxville. One of five children, she is preceded in death by two brothers, her father, and her husband, Roger. She will be remembered for her open heart, sense of humor and her love for dogs, rescuing many and raising them as though they were her...
Kenneth Lee Hurst
May 9, 2018
Kenneth Lee Hurst, age 80, passed away after a courageous battle with Alzheimers. He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Betty Hurst, son Kenneth Ray Hurst and daughters Debra Bailey and Sandra Headrick. He is survived by his loving daughter Karen Hurst who cared for him everyday in his battle. Sisters Charolette Faye, Gracie and Shalmay,...
Barbara Ann Tabler
May 7, 2018
Barbara Ann Tabler, age 82, of Knoxville, passed from this life on May 7, 2018. She was a life-long member of Fairview Baptist Church. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her father and mother Carl and Ethel Fleming and brother Carl L. Fleming, Jr. She is survived by loving husband...
Dorothy Bowling Huddleston
May 7, 2018
Dorothy Huddleston, age 84 of Corryton, passed away on May 7, 2018. She was a member of Graveston Baptist Church. Dorothy was a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Huddleston. She is survived and will be deeply missed by sons, Mike Huddleston (Alicia), Timmy Huddleston (Stephanie) and Duayne Huddleston (Toni) as well as...
Lorene Berry
May 7, 2018
Lorene B. Berry, age 95 of Knoxville, went home to be with her Lord on May 7, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was a member of Rockydale Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Elmer Berry; son, Donald R. Berry; daughter-in-law Shirley Berry; parents Jim and Mary Wolfenbarger; granddaughter, Stacey R. Berry; brothers, Robert Wolfenbarger, Paul...
Karen Elaine Goddard Davis
May 7, 2018
Karen Elaine Goddard Davis, age71, of Powell, passed away May 7, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Paul Davis; and parents, Winfred "Bill" and Wonetta Skeen Goddard. She is survived by son Scott Davis and his wife Stacy; grandchildren Wesley(Shelby) Davis, Matthew Davis, and J.T. Hosna; great-grandchildren Carson Davis and Carissa Newell; son Greg...
Harry J. Lane
May 6, 2018
Harry J. Lane III, age 73 of Knoxville, passed Sunday, May 6, 2018. He was a Navy Vietnam Veteran, a proud grandfather, and a loving father. He is preceded in death by wife Mary E. Lane and sons Sam Butcher and Greg Butcher. He is survived by sons Jesse Butcher and Justin Lane (Tiffany), daughter-in-law Edith Butcher, 7 grandchildren, 1...
John Paul Gupton
May 6, 2018
John Paul Gupton of Knoxville, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on his way home from church Sunday evening, May 6, 2018, at the age of 25. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Friday the 11th at Halls Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN. A funeral service will be held at 7 PM, immediately following visitation hours. Pastor Timothy...
Eric Michael Westerman
May 5, 2018
Eric Michael Westerman, age 22, passed away Saturday May 5, 2018. He was a graduate of Halls High School and also attended Pellisippi State. He was a member of the Magrigals of Halls from 2013 to 2014, which was the highlight of his school years. He is preceded in death by paternal grandparents Jack and Wanda Westerman; and maternal grandparents...
Ronnie Coleman Speeks
May 4, 2018
Ronald Coleman Speeks, age 80, passed away peacefully in his Knoxville home on Friday evening. Ronnie was a proud 1957 graduate of Rule High School where he excelled in track and chorus. He was a lifetime entertainer all over the United States. His career began with "Ronnie Speeks and his Elrods" and later known for his "Tribute to Elvis Shows"...
Robert Walters
May 4, 2018
Robert “Tobe” Walters, 88, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018. He was a member and deacon of Inskip Baptist Church and a member of Bright Hope Lodge #57. He retired from Rohm and Haas after 30 years of service and was also a Master Barber. He enjoyed UT Football, baseball, and golf, but nothing brought him more happiness than his...
William Arthur Tice
May 4, 2018
William "Bill" A. Tice age 72, of Knoxville, deceased May 4, 2018. A Celebration of Life service for Bill is being held in conjunction with Samuel C. Baird at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. with visitation from 2:00-4:00 p.m.. (See Samuel C. Baird obituary) Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel in charge.
William Arthur Tice
May 4, 2018
William (Bill) Arthur Tice of Knoxville, TN, Age 73, was surrounded by his loved ones when he went to be with his Heavenly Father on May 4, 2018 after a short battle with cancer. Through tears, we celebrate the life of a man who had a heart of gold and lived his life helping others. Though many knew him as...
David Crockett Mills
May 4, 2018
David C. Mills, Jr., age 88, originally of Knoxville, passed away at Life Care Center of Morristown on May 4, 2018. David was born January 21, 1930 to David and Pauline Mills. David professed his faith at an early age. He became a member of Regency Baptist Church and a faithful member. He graduated from Knoxville High School and moved...
Dennis Steve Watson
May 4, 2018
Dennis Steve Watson passed away Friday, May 4, 2018. Born on August 19, 1947 in Knoxville, he graduated from Central High School in 1965 and joined the Marines in 1967. He was the owner of Watson Erection Company and worked in the steel erection business until he retired. He was a past president of Knoxville Builders Exchange, past board member...
James "Ray" Greer
May 4, 2018
James “Ray” Greer, age 92, of Knoxville went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 4, 2018. He was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church and was an elder in the Presbyterian Church. Ray was born and raised in Roan Mountain, TN. He was a graduate of Cloudland High School and East Tennessee State University....
Jefferson D. Taylor Williford
May 2, 2018
Jefferson (Jeff) Williford, age 24, born on September 8, 1993, left this earth on May 2, 2018. His smile lit up an entire room like sunshine and brightened the darkest of days. Always the hardest worker who only wanted to give, not take. He never met a stranger and could never make an enemy. Loved by all who knew him....
Billieann Cloud
May 2, 2018
BillieAnn Neloms Cloud, age 48, passed away May 2, 2018. She is preceded in death by father Billy Neloms, sister Pamela Parsons, grandparents, as well as several aunts and uncles. She is survived by husband David Cloud, son Dustin Cloud, mother Elizabeth Neloms, and sister Kim (Randy) Lambert. She is of the Baptist faith. The family will receive friends 5-7pm...
Kara Alyssa Lee
May 2, 2018
Kara Alyssa Lee, 35, passed away May 2, 2018, at New York Presbyterian-Columbia University Hospital after a long and courageous battle with lymphoma. She was born on May 15, 1982, in Knoxville, TN. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, David Yarnell, Betty Yarnell, and Helene and Earl Lee. Kara is survived by her daughter, the love of her...
