Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Charles E. Lee
Apr 24, 2017
Charles E. Lee, born November 16, 1927, passed away April 24, 2017. Preceded in death by wife, Barbara and son, Stewart. Charles proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII on the USS Ajax. Survived by daughter, Linda (Tom) Pressley; sons, Steve (Pat) Lee and Sterling Lee; grandchildren, Aresia Jones, Robbin Majors, Heather Lee, Ashley Quesenberry, Randy...
Phyllis Marie (Wolfenbarger) West
Apr 23, 2017
Phyllis Marie (Wolfenbarger) West, age 76, of Knoxville, went home to be with her Savior and reunited with her husband and love of her life, Wilburn West, with family by her side, on Sunday, April 23, 2017. Marie was born July 21, 1940, daughter of the late Rev. Sam and Pauline Wolfenbarger. She was married to Wilburn for 58 years...
Jerry Lee Godfrey
Apr 23, 2017
Jerry Lee Godfrey, loving husband, father, and brother, born September 21, 1955, passed away April 23, 2017. Preceded in death by mother, Alma Sweet; fathers, C.N. Godfrey and Robin Sweet; brother, Kenneth. Survived by wife, Teresa; daughters, Kelly and Robin; son, Jerry C.; grandsons, Kendall, Mark, and Ethan; sisters, Lida Kay, Elizabeth, and Rose; brothers, R.C., Charles, and Bob. The...
Gregory Lee Keathley
Apr 23, 2017
Gregory Lee Keathley, age 55, passed away suddenly April 23, 2017. Preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Dorothy Keathley, he is survived by his daughter Laurel (Derick) Tarwater, sisters Deneas (Bill) Cochran, Paula Nicely, brother Bobby Keathley and very special caregiver, Connie Wilkins. We will miss him terribly, but rejoice that he is now healed. A memorial service...
Vickie Lynn Hunley
Apr 23, 2017
Vickie Lynn Jackson Hunley, 60 of Knoxville went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, April 23, 2017. Vickie was a member of Free Spirit Baptist Church. Vickie is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Ronald Paul Hunley Sr. and a sister Lisa Mahan. She is survived by her mother, Marie Jackson; sons, Christopher Michael (Amy) Lowery, Jeffery...
Richard "Dick" Grey Wright, Iii
Apr 22, 2017
Richard (Dick) Grey Wright, III, age 72, of Knoxville, Tennessee, was called to his heavenly home Saturday morning, April 22, 2017, surrounded by his children. Dick was born January 19, 1945, in Knoxville. He was a lifelong resident of Knox County. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Corryton, TN. Dick is a 1963 graduate from Fulton High School...
Richard Wilkerson
Apr 22, 2017
Richard Allan Wilkerson born January 22, 1946 passed away April 22, 2017. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents Elmer and Elsie Wilkerson, and sister Geneva Wilkerson. Survived by sister Pauline (David) Jones; brothers George “Bud” (Lawana) Wilkerson, Hubert (Shirley)Wilkerson, Curt (Geraldine)Wilkerson, and Robert (Dot) Wilkerson; eleven nieces and nephews; many great nieces and...
Clara Bell Smathers
Apr 22, 2017
Clara Smathers, age 87, a life-long resident of Knoxville, passed away April 22, 2017. Clara practiced as a nurse in her career, but will always be remembered for raising a large vibrant family who successfully made their way in the world. Clara loved to hike in the mountains, can vegetables at harvest time, and create intricate quilts. She also was...
Rhonda Lee Ogle
Apr 21, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Clara Jean Folden
Apr 19, 2017
Clara Jean Kanipe Folden, age 88, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, April 19th, 2017. She was a Member of Bells Campground Baptist Church, a Member of the Gideon Auxillary, Knox County 10-4 Club, and she loved reading and spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Elmer “Red” Folden, daughter...
Bedford Daugherty
Apr 17, 2017
Bedford Daugherty age 77 of Knoxville, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ April 17, 2017. Bedford is preceded in death by his father Conda Daugherty, mother Josephine “Josie” Daugherty, brother James Daugherty. Bedford is survived by brother Larry Daugherty (Vicki); daughter Robin Sexton (Scott); Ellen Nicely (Bo), son Paul Daugherty. Grandchildren Brittany Housewright (Jonathan), Austin...
Carl J. Williams
Apr 17, 2017
Carl J. “CJ” Williams, age 88, of Knoxville, TN born in DeWitt County, Illinois April 14th, 1929, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on April 17th, 2017 at NHC Fort Sanders. Carl was a member of Buffat Heights Baptist Church. Carl was a veteran of the Korean War 1951 – 1953, retired from US Postal Service with 30...
Betty Lynn "Lowe" Mcbee
Apr 16, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Reagan Leigh Riehl
Apr 16, 2017
Reagan Leigh Riehl, infant daughter of Mark & Haleigh Riehl, passed away April 16, 2017. Besides her parents, she is survived by grandparents, Perry & Jacqueline Benshoof, Jerry & Peggy Cardwell, and Peny Riehl. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel in charge of arrangements. Please leave online condolences for the...
Whitney Rachel Sande
Apr 15, 2017
Whitney Rachel “Whitter” Sande, loving daughter, sister and granddaughter, age 21, of Corryton, passed away suddenly on Saturday morning, April 15th, 2017. Whitney was born July 10th, 1995. She was a graduate of Gibbs High School and Walter State Community College, where she received a degree as a dental assistant. She was a member of Corryton Baptist Church and worked...
Mary Arnada Wilson Mayes
Apr 15, 2017
Mary Arnada Wilson Mayes, age 93, was married to John A. Mayes, Jr. for 75 years. John preceded her in death in 2015. She was born in Union County, Tennessee. As a teenager, her family moved to Halls Crossroads in Knox County as a result of the TVA Norris Dam project. She lived in Halls most of her adult life....
J.W. Jones
Apr 14, 2017
John William “J.W.” Jones passed away April 14, 2017. He was born March 25, 1938, to the late Jesse Otto and Julia Dentie Jones. He was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. J.W. enjoyed golfing and fishing. He taught at Sterchi Elementary and Halls High, was assistant principal at Gibbs High and principal at Ritta Elementary. He also coached...
Randall Byrd
Apr 13, 2017
Randall Byrd, 60 of Knoxville passed away quietly on Thursday, April 13, 2017. Randall worked at Sam & Andy’s Restaurant in Farragut for many years. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his mother, Lucille Captain, sister, Connie Captain and brother Darrell Byrd. Randall is survived by a step-father, George Captain;...
Johnny Lee Gray
Apr 13, 2017
Rev. Johnny Lee Gray, Jr. age 85, passed away April 13, 2017. He was the son of John L. and Mae Gray. He is preceded in death by Loriene Weaver and Lewis Gray; son-in-law, Joe Carl Rankhorn; and his wife of 62 years Trula Gray. He was called to preach the word of God in 1960. He pastored Westside Mission...
