Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Jack L. Fine
Jun 16, 2017
Jack L. Fine age 87 of Powell went home to be with the Lord June 16, 2017. Preceded in death by loving wife of 60 years Elizabeth Fine. Survivors son and daughter-in-law Eddie and Susie Fine, daughter Denise Fine. Grandchildren Misty Garret, Edward and wife Sarah and David and wife Elizabeth, great-grandchildren Mya, Audrey, Anniston and Scarlett, sister June Robertson,...
Deborah Diane Norris
Jun 12, 2017
At 11.40am 12th June 2017 my dear loving wife of fifteen years Deborah Diane Norris went to be with her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. She left behind three adult children, Daniel Vantuyl, Dean Vantuyl and Melinda Atkins and a good number of grandchildren. We take comfort knowing that she would have run through those pearly gates straight into those...
Rebecca Diane Rech
Jun 12, 2017
Rebecca Diane (Bradford) Rech, age 60, passed away June 12, 2017, surrounded by her family following a long illness. She was born September 10, 1956 in Knoxville, Tennessee. She moved to Florida and graduated from Fort Walton Beach High School. An active USAF wife for 20 years and married for 40 years, Becky lived for her family. She is preceded...
Tony Edward Mannis
Jun 12, 2017
Tony Edward Mannis, 69 of Knoxville passed away Monday, June 12, 2017. Tony was a loving father, brother, son and friend. He was the previous owner of Mannis Truck Repair and at the time of his death he was a supervisor for Clinton Highway Wrecker Service. Tony was loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed, he...
Debra Elaine Clowers
Jun 10, 2017
Debra Elaine Clowers, 60 of Powell, TN was reunited with her husband, Johnny Ray Clowers Sr. on June 10, 2017. Debbie was born June 22, 1956 to the late Billy Henry and Gracie Bennett Miller in Knoxville, TN. She was preceded in death by her father, husband, brother, Grady Miller and a grandson, Ronnie Hickman Jr. Left to mourn her...
Jack Milton Smiddy
Jun 10, 2017
Jack M. Smiddy, age 88, of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, June 10th, 2017. He was born April 15th, 1929 in Williamsburg, KY to the late Silas and Emma Smiddy. He was a graduate of Williamsburg High School, Class of 1950. He married Jenny Perkins on September 17th, 1949 and the family later moved to Knoxville. Mr. Smiddy worked for White...
Paul Robert Nickoloff
Jun 10, 2017
Paul Robert Nickoloff, 44, owner of Flex Residential Improvement company passed away on June 10 in Halls Tennessee. This Friday, June 16th, the family will receive friends from 3-4pm and the celebration of his life to follow will be held at Mynatt Funeral Home, 2829 Rennoc Road, Fountain City, Tennessee. a celebration of Paul’s life will follow. Paul was born...
Sandra Jean Ward
Jun 10, 2017
Sandra Jean Ward, 69 of Knoxville passed away quietly with her family at her side on Saturday, June 10, 2017. Sandra was born May 5, 1948 to the late Albert W. and Margaret Elizabeth Nipper Beeler in Knoxville, TN. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her, she already is…She is preceded in death by her parents, husband,...
Juanita Lou Dabney
Jun 9, 2017
Juanita Lou Dabney, age 72, went home to be with the Lord, June 9, 2017. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. A loving wife of 54 years, Juanita lived for her family. Preceded in death by parents Chester and Trula Vandagriff; and sisters Elizabeth and Jean. Juanita is survived by her husband and soulmate Dennis Dabney; daughters...
James Darren Arwood
Jun 9, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Billy James Fletcher
Jun 8, 2017
Billy James Fletcher, SFC Retired, age 78, passed away on June 8, 2017 from a fall at his home in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was retired from the U.S. Army having served with the 101st Airborn Division. He served in Vietnam with the C Troop, 3rd Squadron, 5th Calvary, 9th Infantry. He received the Bronze Star with V Device, and Purple...
Katherine Carmen Rutherford
Jun 8, 2017
Katherine Carmen Rutherford, 89 of Knoxville passed away quietly at her home with her family at her bedside following complications from kidney disease. Kathy or Aunt Kakhi as she was known to her family, was born April 23, 1928. She was the youngest child of Aaron Fredrick and Dora Williams Eledge. Her mother died when Kathy was a small child...
Clark Edward Hamilton
Jun 6, 2017
Clark Edward Hamilton, age 74, of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, June 8th, 2017. He was a member of Grace Nazarene Church and retired from Y-12 after 50 years of service. He was preceded in death by parents Harvey “Ed” and Thelma Stout Hamilton, and daughter Yvette Michelle Hamilton. He is survived by wife Linda Hamilton, children Randall (Lisa) Hamilton and...
Aileen "Peaches" Ellis Yarberry
Jun 5, 2017
Aileen “Peaches” Ellis Yarberry, age 89, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2017 at UT Medical Center. She was born and lived her entire life in Knoxville, Tennessee. Raised in the Millertown community, Aileen graduated from Central High School in 1945. She later attended Draughon’s Business College, where she met her future husband, Bill. They married in December 1947. While...
Rubylee Fielden
Jun 5, 2017
Rubylee Fielden, age 89, passed away June 5, 2017. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Rubylee enjoyed gardening, being outdoors, and quilting. She was an avid reader, especially of the bible, and loved spending time with the Lord in prayer. Preceded in death by husband, J.C. Fielden; parents, Herbert and Lucy Graves; brothers, Bud, J.C., Vincent, Elery...
Michael Dean Baxter
Jun 4, 2017
Michael Dean Baxter passed away June 4, 2017. “Mike was a special member of the WVLT family; he was a man behind the scenes in creative services. You never saw his face on the air but you saw plenty of his work.” Mike enjoyed coaching youth basketball. He loved the nature and the outdoors. Most importantly and above all, Mike...
Tyler James "Ty" Hobbs
Jun 2, 2017
Tyler James “Ty” Hobbs, 24 of Knoxville, born September 17, 1992 left his earthly home on June 2, 2017. He’s reunited in Heaven with his Nana & Papa, Sandra & Glenn Hobbs and uncle Jamie Hobbs. He left behind his moms, Beth Hobbs & Lynn Elleman; father, Jay Mullins; grandmother, Sharon; great aunt, Peggy Tingle; aunts and uncles, Michael &...
Blake Edward Switow
Jun 1, 2017
Blake Edward Switow, age 19, of Knoxville passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017. Blake was an old soul who loved spending time with his grandparents, touring old homes and visiting battleships. He valued his education and loved to study history and politics. Blake enjoyed playing soccer, running cross-country, singing with his middle school choir, riding bikes, and playing video games....
Ronald "Ronnie" Pate
Jun 1, 2017
Ronald Samuel Pate, "Ronnie" age 66 of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on June 1, 2017. He voluntarily enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was attached to the 1st Division and served a tour as a LCpl in the Vietnam war. He retired from K.A.T as a road supervisor. He was a member of Glen Oaks...
Jerry Harold Whittle
May 29, 2017
Jerry Harold Whittle, age 70, of Corryton, passed away May 29, 2017. Retired from KUB with over 30 years service. Preceded in death by parents, Harold and Doris Whittle. Survivors: daughter, Gail (Mark) Beeler and son, David Whittle. Grandchildren, Matthew and Zachary Beeler. Ex-wife and friend, Linda Whittle. Brothers, Danny and Steve Whittle. Uncles, J.D. Whittle and Carl Godfrey. Several...
