Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Paul Ray Smith
Aug 11, 2017
Paul Ray Smith, age 80, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, August 11th at his home in Fountain City. He was born March 1, 1937 to Carl and Nellie Smith in the community of Marbledale. Former member of Lonsdale United Methodist. Retired from the Knox Co. School system at Byington-Solway. Preceded in death by parents; Carl and Nellie Smith; (brother) Leroy,...
Johnnie Ault Bentley
Aug 10, 2017
Johnnie Ault Bentley, 57 of Knoxville passed away quietly at her home on Thursday, August 10, 2017. She was born on February 3, 1960 in Knoxville to the late John Ault and Nellie Ruth Ault Lay. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Johnnie will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Johnnie is preceded in death...
Dorothy Breeden Lett
Aug 10, 2017
Dorothy Breeden Lett, age 75, of Clinton, passed away at home surrounded by her family on August 10, 2017. Dorothy was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. She was retired from Hoskins Drug Store. Dorothy is preceded in death by parents U.L. and Frances Breeden; brothers, William “Bill” Breeden (Evelyn), Tommy Breeden and Richard Breeden; sisters, Gerry Clark (James H.),...
Thomas Arthur Hodge
Aug 9, 2017
Thomas Arthur Hodge, age 77 of Knoxville died suddenly on August 9, 2017. He was an Eagle Scout, a 1958 graduate of Central High School, and a graduate of The University of Tennessee and the UT College of Law. He was currently an attorney with Baker Donelson Law Firm. He was a member of Fountain City United Methodist Church, Vice...
Hiram Max Merritt
Aug 9, 2017
Hiram Max Merritt, age 88, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017. He was a long-time member of Fountain City Presbyterian church, where he served as Deacon, Elder, Sunday School Teacher, Super-intendent, and Church Treasurer. He was a life-time resident of East Tennessee and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He earned a MS from U.T. and for 20 years was...
Willie L. Burnett
Aug 9, 2017
Willie L. Burnett, 83 of Knoxville, went into the arms of Jesus of Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Willie was born to the late Austin Richard and Harriet Johnson Brown on March 27, 1934 in Knoxville. She loved to cook and be with her family. She loved being a wife, mother , and friend. She will be greatly missed by all...
Charles "Chuck" H. Tharpe
Aug 8, 2017
Charles (Chuck) H. Tharpe, 57 of Powell, passed away suddenly August 8, 2017. He was a member of The Church at Sterchi Hills. He was a project manager at AGI. Preceded in death by father, Joe Tharpe; grandparents Huella and Charles Tharpe; stepmother Dorothy Tharpe. Survived by spouse Susan Tharpe; mother Winona Parsons; sisters Robin Delph and Karen Cagle; brothers...
Stacie Lee Lowery
Aug 8, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Tanya Michelle Borden
Aug 8, 2017
Tanya Michelle Borden, age 43, passed away August 8, 2017. She was preceded in death by her mother, Vicki Sue Jones Ellison; and her grandparents, Herman & Zelma Jones. She is survived by her daughters, Brittany Powers and Samantha Powers; her son, Zachary Borden; sister, Candy Jones (Eddie Hall); uncle, Gary (Rhonda) Jones; aunt, Sandra (Gary) Fox; Ron (Penny) Jones;...
Jason "Jay Bug" Payne
Aug 4, 2017
Jason “Jay Bug” Payne, age 30 of Knoxville, Tennessee, Passed away at his home August 4, 2017. He is preceded in death by mother Linda Owns and several aunts and uncles. He is survived by father Archie Payne; brothers William (Debra) Maples, Scott (Amy) Payne, Lynn (Janet) Payne; sister Teresa Johnson and fiancé Stewart Edwards; Jason’s close friend, Tonya Burton;...
Virginia Mae Rickett
Jul 29, 2017
Virginia Darden Rickett, age 89, of Seymore, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Ben Atchley Veterans Nursing Home. Preceded in death by parents, James and Matilda Johnson; sons, Bobby Mize and Dan Darden; 6 brothers and 2 sisters. Survived by sons, Roger Darden and Larry Darden; 9 grandchildren; several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; sister, Nelle Lane and daughters-in-law....
Linda Carol Quillen
Jul 28, 2017
Linda Carol Quillen, 71 of Rockford, TN passed away quietly Friday, July 28, 2017 with her family at her bedside. She was born to the late Clifford Webb and Martha Jane Spears on November 25, 1946 in Puttnam County Tennessee. Linda was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Knoxville West Ward. Linda was a caring,...
Shyan Reena Hurst
Jul 27, 2017
Shyan Reena Hurst (ShyShy), age 18, passed away Thursday July 27, 2017. Shyan was born in Knoxville, TN January 22, 1999. She graduated from Kelly Volunteer Academy and was planning to go to Pellissippi State Community College. Waiting for Shyan to join them in heaven are grandfather, Jackson Lee Hurst, Sr and grandmother Sandy Trammell. Leaving behind to celebrate her...
Dennis Ray Carpenter
Jul 26, 2017
Dennis Ray Carpenter, 55 of Corryton went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Dennis was born to the late Bill R. and Evelyn J. King Carpenter on June 15, 1962 in Knoxville. He enjoyed being outdoors especially fishing. He loved his church and was known as a giving person. It brought a smile to his...
Wilma Waggoner Coffey
Jul 26, 2017
Wilma Waggoner Coffey, 72 of Knoxville passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017 with her family at her side. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Coffey; daughter, Debra Livingston; parents, Jim Waggoner and Thelma Painter’ step-mother, Nell Waggoner; brother-in-law, Jack Welch; niece, Crissy Sexton; father and mother-in-law, O.H. and Katerine Coffey. Wilma is survived by daughters, Cathy (Steve)...
Betty Jean Ellis Shultz
Jul 26, 2017
Betty Jean Ellis Shultz, age 85, passed away on July 26, 2017. She was a member at Salem Baptist Church. Betty was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by husband Charles Preston Shultz Sr.; parents Dewey and Bertha Ellis; and brother Bob Ellis. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters Rhonda (Glenn) Davis and Teri (Tim)...
Reba Gale Cole
Jul 25, 2017
Reba Gale Cole, 27 of Knoxville passed away on Tuesday, July 25th, 2017. Reba is preceded in death by her grandparents, father, Roy Cole; aunts and uncle, Alice Babb, Johnny Cole and Ann Bohanan. Reba is survived by children, Hailey Simonds and Hannah Cunningham; mother, Peggy Northern; grandmother, Linda Collins; siblings, Dora (Donnie) Moore, Lori (“Worm”) Pollard, Lucretta Cole, Jennifer...
Clarence Ross Bryant
Jul 24, 2017
Clarence Ross Bryant, age 66, of Knoxville, passed away July 24, 2017. He was a member of Knoxville Primitive Baptist Church. Clarence was honored to serve his country in the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ross & Mildred Bryant. He is survived by his brother, Jackie Bryant; sister, Mildred Williams; nephews, Bobby Brock,...
Tyler Jacob Lakin
Jul 23, 2017
Tyler Jacob Lakin - September 24, 1990 - July 23, 2017. Tyler was loved by Mitch, Debra, Seth and LeAndra, Bama and Poppy, Meg and Mike, Kenny, Zoe, Katherine, Natalie, Gracie, Jake, Addie, Hannah, Sophie, Finn, Ava, David and Nancy, Don, John and Anna Lynn, Nelson and Jane, Alfreda, Sarah and Andy, Knox, Keith, Becky, Barbie, Susie, Will, Mark, Matt,...
Mellissa Ann Copeland
Jul 23, 2017
Mellissa Ann Copeland, age 49, of Knoxville TN passed away July 23, 2017. She was preceded in death by her mother Lois Ann Woody. She is survived by her husband David Pollard Sr.; children David Pollard Jr., Kimberly Copeland, Michael Powell, and Robbie Copeland; 6 grandchildren; four sisters and one brother. Family will receive friends Monday, August 7, 2017, at...
