Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Barbara Jean Watson
Jan 21, 2018
Barbara Jean Watson, 86, left this world surrounded by family to be with her husband Reece, children Fran, Teresa, Charlotte, Steve and grandson Tony. She will be missed by many especially her children Willy, Marty, CarolAnn and their families and friends. In lieu of flowers please make donations to help with funeral expenses. Family will receive friends 5:00-7:00p.m. Wednesday at...
Geneva Frances Graves
Jan 20, 2018
Geneva Frances (Hinton) Graves, born March 15, 1922 and passed away January 20, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband Avrell Harding Graves, infant daughter Kathy Elaine, parents Oscar and Ruby (Murray) Hinton, brothers James and Wallace, and sisters Mildred, Catherine, and Lorena. She is survived by sons: Michael Zane Graves (Becky Harless) of Knoxville and Joseph Avrell...
Irene Foster
Jan 19, 2018
Irene Foster, age 89, of Powell, passed away Friday morning, January 19, 2018 at home with her loving husband by her side. She was a long-time member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fletcher & Nola Carden and 9 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Gene Foster;...
Barbara Jean Smart Rhyne
Jan 19, 2018
Barbara Jean Smart Rhyne, age 79, of Powell, passed away at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center on Friday, January 19, 2018 after a short illness. She was a member of The Church at Sterchi Hills. Jean retired from First Tennessee Bank as a Loan Officer after 20 plus years of dedicated service. In her spare time, she enjoyed crafting and...
Francis Patrick "Frank" Doris Jr.
Jan 18, 2018
Francis Patrick "Frank" Doris Jr., age 70, passed away January 18, 2018 at Courtyard Senior Living Facility. Friends may call at their convenience Thursday, January 25, 2018 until 5 pm at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. Family and friends will gather on Friday, January 26, 2018 at 11:30 am at the East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery on East Gov. John Sevier...
Bonnie Lou Gray
Jan 17, 2018
Bonnie L. Gray, age 68 of Corryton, TN, went to be with the Lord January 17, 2018. Preceded in death by husband Robert Gray and step-son Jason Gray. Survived by daughter Christin Miller and husband Troy; sons David and wife Kim Gray, and Rob Gray; grandchildren Zachary, Darrin, and Katie Miller, Garrett, Nate, and Kaylee Gray; siblings Betty (Kenneth), Willie...
Mitchell Lawrence "Mike" Parsley
Jan 17, 2018
Mitchell “Mike” Parsley, age 87, born July 18, 1930 in Mt. Sterling, NC, was called home to be with Jesus on January 17, 2018. He was a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church. Mike was a kind and gentle man who was always willing to help others. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who was proud of his...
Patricia Conalee Walker
Jan 16, 2018
Patricia Conalee “Gummy” Walker, age 82, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday January 16, 2018. She was proudly born in Honolulu Hawaii. She is survived by son Charles S. Rose (Gayle), daughters Pamela M. Rose and Kimberly D. Carmosino (Gerald), special granddaughter Evangelina “Nena” Carmosino, 9 other grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. The family would also like to thank...
Patricia Suzanne Mantooth
Jan 15, 2018
Patricia “Suzanne” Mantooth, 66, went to her heavenly home on January 15, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Margie James. Suzanne is survived by her husband of 47 years Ralph “Pedro” Mantooth, her daughter and son-in-law Tracie and Dustin Bull, Grandson Jed Bull, and brothers and sisters in law Michael and Laurie James, Steve and...
Joan Kennedy Harmon
Jan 14, 2018
Joan Kennedy Harmon, age 85, of Blaine, Tennessee went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, January 14, 2018, surrounded by her family at her home. She had an unwavering faith in God and was a long-time member of Indian Ridge Baptist Church. She was an extraordinary, compassionate, selfless person who touched the lives of many and was...
Robin Lynn Chitwood
Jan 14, 2018
Robin Lynn (Cummings) Chitwood, age 55 of Clinton, passed away on January 14, 2018. The Bible tells us that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:8). Robin met her Savior and is experiencing a joy that we cannot even begin to comprehend. Therefore, we will praise the Lord at all times...
Larry Neal Chadwick
Jan 13, 2018
Larry Neal Chadwick, age 65 of Johnson City, passed away January 13, 2018. He retired from Porcelain Products. He was a great father and grandfather. Preceded in death by his mother Reba Holt. Survived by sons Gary Chadwick and wife Anna, Chris Chadwick and James Chadwick; daughters Brandy Walker and Tiffany Tilley and husband Eric; grandchildren Little Chris, Breanna, Kendra,...
Pauline Juanita Lewis
Jan 13, 2018
On January 13, Pauline Holbert Lewis went to be with the Lord. She was a charter member of Fair Havens Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of seventy-six years, Glenn E. Lewis, daughter-in- law Pat Lewis, and son-in-law Johnny Davis. She is survived by son Ray Lewis and wife Cora Lewis, daughter Joyce Davis, son David...
Ruby Lee Harris
Jan 13, 2018
Ruby Lee Trentham Harris, age 70 of Halls, passed away January 13, 2018. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church. She retired from Gerdau Ameristeel after many years of service. She was a loving mother and grandmother and a jewel to all who loved her. Preceded in death by parents William and Laura Trentham; brothers William, Ted, and Fred...
Eugene "Bill" Roberts
Jan 13, 2018
Eugene “Bill” Roberts, age 74 of Knoxville, passed away January 13, 2018. He was a member of Old Pleasant Gap Baptist Church, as well as, an Army and Navy veteran. Bill was a loving husband and a wonderful father and papaw to many. Preceded in death by parents Alberta and William Roberts; 5 brothers; son-in-law Larry F. Roberts Jr. Survived...
Alice Marie White
Jan 12, 2018
Alice Marie Gose White, age 79 of Knoxville, passed away Friday January 12, 2018 at North Haven Healthcare Center. She was a member of Beaumont Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents Reo and Pearl Gose. Survived by children Judith Ann, Tommy Ray, and Cynthia Ann; grandchildren Alison, Carey, Bobby, and Courtney and husband Brandon; 4 great-grandchildren; brothers Jim, David...
Amanda Bennett Eden
Jan 12, 2018
Amanda (Bennett) Eden, age 44 of Knoxville, passed away January 12, 2018. She was a loving mother to her daughter Summer Rose Eden. Preceded in death by daughter Christina Eden, mother Melissa Doyle and grandmother Doris Eileen Shultz. Survived by daughter Summer Rose Eden; father Eddie Bennett; brother Andrew Newman; partner Wayne Julian; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins....
James William Tolliver
Jan 12, 2018
James “Jim” Tolliver, Sr., age 93, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away in the presence of the Lord on Friday, January 12th, 2018. He was preceded in death by wife Geraldine, parents Charles and Agnes, son Billy, brothers, Joe, Charles, Haywood, Herbert, Carson, and Garland, sisters Lillian, Elizabeth, Mima Jane, Nancy and grandson Doug Dockery. He is survived by brother Johnny...
