Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
William Henry Kirklen
May 28, 2017
William H Kirklen Jr. (Billy), of Knoxville, born December 27, 1960, went to be with the Lord May 28, 2017. Billy was of the Baptist faith and attended Norwood Baptist Church. Billy was preceded in death by his father William H. Kirklen Sr.; son Kevin R. Kirklen; and his grandparents. He is survived by mother Marcia Reed Gray; sons Brandon...
Archie Glen England
May 27, 2017
Archie Glen England, born July 30,1937, passed away May 27, 2017. He was born in Claiborne County and later moved to Knox County and graduated from Powell High School in 1957. He was a veteran of the United States Air National Guard and owner of Archie’s Stereo Shop in Knoxville for many years. Preceded in death by father Matt England...
Paris Dwayne Shockley
May 27, 2017
Paris Dwayne Shockley, age 53, of Knoxville passed away May 27, 2017. He was a kind and caring person who was happy to help anyone who needed him. Preceded in death by parents Paris and Bonnie Shockley. Survived by brothers Kenny Shockley and wife Gail and Rick Shockley; nephews Kenny, Derek, and Travis Shockley; special friend Mike Sands. Memorial service...
Charles "Johnny" Hulen
May 26, 2017
Charles John Hulen, Jr. (Johnny) received his ultimate healing on May 26, 2017 and went home to be with his Heavenly Father. The family will receive friends at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel on Thursday night from 5-8 with a service at 8. Family and friends will meet 10:15a.m. Friday Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel and proceed to...
Elbert Eugene Mcbee
May 25, 2017
Elbert Eugene “Gene” McBee of Knoxville passed away peacefully on May 25, 2017. He was a member of Hoitt Avenue Baptist Church, former engineer of Robertshaw Controls and retired from Tennessee Valley Authority. Preceded in death by parents Roy L. McBee and Dossie Loretta Beeler. Survivors wife of 48 years Patricia McBee, son Russell A. McBee, daughter Robin Dunn, son-in-law...
Elbert "Gene" Mcbee
May 25, 2017
Elbert Eugene “Gene” McBee of Knoxville passed away peacefully on May 25, 2017. He was a member of Hoitt Avenue Baptist Church, former engineer of Robertshaw Controls and retired from Tennessee Valley Authority. Preceded in death by parents Roy L. McBee and Dossie Loretta Beeler. Survivors wife of 48 years Patricia McBee, son Russell A. McBee, daughter Robin Dunn, son-in-law...
Pennie Jo Breeden
May 25, 2017
Pennie Jo Breeden went to be with her Lord on May 25, 2017. She was of the Baptist Faith. She is joining her parents, Milburn “Sid” Breeden and Elizabeth Irene Breeden; brothers, Danny Breeden and Tony “Chief” Breeden. She is survived by daughter, Angela Breeden; sisters, Nancy “Pat” Collins, Susan “Marty” Webber, Linda (Barry) Burson; brothers, Gerald Breeden, Steve (Sherry)...
Imogene Cooper
May 24, 2017
Imogene Ezell Cooper, age 80, of Knoxville, passed away May 24, 2017. Member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Elmer Eugene Cooper and parents, Edgar and Inez Ezell. Survivors: sisters-in-law: Carolyn Stafford, Barbara Darden, Wanda Whitson, Dorothy Humphrey, Sandra Stagnolia and Patricia Lay. Brothers-in-law, Leonard, Milton and Gary Cooper. Funeral service 7pm Sunday, Redemption Harvest Church...
Dorothy Jean Hall
May 23, 2017
Dorothy “Jean” Hall, passed away on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017. Jean was a lifelong resident of Knoxville and also enjoyed a home in Daytona Beach, FL. Jean had been an active member of Sharon Baptist Church since childhood and served as the organist there for many years. Jean worked for the US Draft Board and after retirement, she worked for...
Virgil Clifton Marks
May 23, 2017
SFC Virgil Clifton Marks , age 77, of Knoxville, passed away May 23, 2017. He was a member of Corryton Church. Virgil was a member of Pasedena Masonic Lodge #1155, Scottish Rite and the Kerbela Shrine Temple. He served in the U.S. Army from 1962-1982. He worked as a carrier for the United States Postal Service from 1988-2005. Virgil earned...
Roy Leonard Cole
May 23, 2017
Roy Leonard Cole, age 63, of Knoxville, passed away May 23, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence Cole and Betty Bohanan. Siblings: Johnny W. Cole, Reba Babb, Ann Bohanan and Geneva Bruner. Survivors: Daughters, Dora (Donnie) Moore, Lori Pollard, Lucretta Cole and Reba Cole. Grandchildren: Brittany, Autumn, Johnathan, Jaima, Jasmine, JayDa, Hannah and Hailey. Brothers: Sonny Cole and Jackie...
Alisanne Nevae Faith Penland
May 22, 2017
Alisanne Nevae Faith Penland, daughter of Jewel Kitts and Adam Penland, entered Heaven on May 22, 2017. The family will receive friends from 1-2pm Sunday, June 4, 2017 with service to follow at 2pm. Cremation was chosen. Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel in charge of arrangements. Please leave online condolences for Alisanne's family at www.mynattfh.com.
Donald Hickman
May 21, 2017
Donald Hickman, age 90, of Corryton, passed away on May 21, 2017 at Tennova Residential Hospice. He was a member of Clapps Chapel United Methodist Church and a proud veteran serving in the U.S. Navy during WWII on the U.S.S. Wesson, which fought in the Pacific at the battle of Okinawa. He retired from TVA after 34 years of dedicated...
Carl Jerome Woods
May 20, 2017
Carl Jerome Woods, age 79, of Knoxville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 20, 2017, surrounded by his wife and five children. He was a faithful member of Fairview Free Will Baptist Church in Heiskell. Carl loved spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by parents, Clifford & Virgie Woods; and...
Retha Jane Persinger
May 20, 2017
Retha Jane Persinger, known as “Mim”, age 97, of Corryton, Tennessee, was born September 4, 1919 in Caldwell, West Virginia and passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was a member of Pump Springs Baptist Church. She was a housewife most of her life and ran a Nursery with her husband...
Paul Wesley Hamrick
May 20, 2017
Paul W. Hamrick age 85 of Knoxville was born March 1, 1932 and passed away May 20, 2017 at home with his family by his side. He was a member of Tennessee Ave Baptist Church and was saved at an early age. He strongly believed in prayer, praying to his lord and savior, and he had a strong faith. He...
Jerry Clayton Collier
May 18, 2017
Rev. Jerry Clayton Collier, age 79, was born April 16, 1938 and passed away on May 18, 2017. He was a member of Faithway Baptist Church. He organized several churches throughout the years and was former pastor of Willow Springs Baptist Church and Faith Baptist Church. He also worked as a brick mason and building contractor. Preceded in death by...
Martha Brooks Simpson
May 18, 2017
Martha C. Brooks Simpson, age 71 of Knoxville, TN, passed away May 17, 2017 from a long-term illness. She was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church. She was the most loving, compassionate, giving, caring, self-sacrificing mother that always thought of others feelings more than her own. The perfect example for others to follow in a Christ like life. She...
Ross Homer Berry
May 17, 2017
Ross Berry, 87 of Corryton passed away quietly on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. Ross was born August 23, 1929 in Corryton to the late Harley and Ida Shelby Berry. He was a lifetime member of Clapps Chapel United Methodist Church in Corryton. As a young man, his passion had been working on cars. He loved working on old cars with...
Edna "Jenny" Claiborne
May 17, 2017
Edna Virginia (Jenny) Claiborne, age 71 went to be with the Lord on May 17, 2017. Preceded in death by father Tom Rollen; mother Juanita Rollen; sister Edith Rollen. Survived by husband Rev. Bill Claiborne; daughter Jenny Sue Claiborne; son Wayne Claiborne and wife Bridgett; grandkids Jessica Zimmer and Jacob Claiborne; great-grandson Bryson Zimmer; brother David Rollen (Teresa); sister Joyce...
