Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Fred Austin Weaver
Jun 3, 2016
Fred Austin Weaver, Sr. of Halls passed away at the age of 93. When he was a teenager, he joined the CCC and served in the Great Smokey Mountains and in Oregon. Fred was a Vol fan and attended many of the games. He was also an avid golfer and played everyday until his health problems prevented him from playing....
Ronald H. Wallace
Jun 3, 2016
Ronald H. Wallace Sr., age 68, passed away June 3, 2016. He was raised in Fountain City and a graduate of Central High School. Ron was a retired boilermaker belonging to Local 453. He was of Baptist faith and continued to serve the Lord belonging to Burlington Masonic Lodge #763. Ron had an amazing loving soul and was a wonderful...
Donald G. Webb
Jun 2, 2016
Donald G. Webb, age 83, went home to be with Jesus on June 2, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer. He loved the Lord and was a member of Highland View Baptist Church. He retired from CCA after 42 years. He was a friend to many and never met a stranger. Preceded in death by parents, Noah and Lorinda...
Kathleen Graham
Jun 2, 2016
Kathleen Graham, age 78, of Powell, went to be with Jesus and her mother on Thursday, June 2nd, 2016. She was a lifelong member of Bells Campground Baptist Church and retired after more than 40 years of service from Dan Cooper, CPA. She is preceded in death by parents, Billy and Vonedia Graham, and nephew, Junior Graham. She is survived...
Dean Anthony Koss
Jun 2, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Janice Deanna Raley
Jun 1, 2016
Janice Raley, age 65, born January 8, 1951 passed away suddenly June 1, 2016. Preceded in death by parents Marie and Ralph Lee; brother, Eddie Lee; father of children Tony McKelvey Sr.; stepson Tony McKelvey Jr. She left behind children Christy O’Neal, Josh McKelvey, and Carrie (Michael) Ryan; brothers Roger, Mike, and Danny Lee; sister Robin Russell; grandchildren Halley and...
Donald Ray Brewton
May 31, 2016
Donald Ray Brewton, 78 years old of Knoxville TN, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday 5/31/2016. Born 12/10/1937. Served in US Navy and Marine Reserves. Retired from Norfolk Southern Railway and was a member of North Knoxville Baptist Church. Preceded in death by infant son, Daniel Ray Brewton, parents Roy and Marie Brewton; and sister, Judy Ward. Donald...
Dardenella Irene (Dickens) Lester
May 31, 2016
Dardenella Irene (Dickens) Lester, born April 9, 1938 in West Virginia, and passed away May 31, 2016 in Knoxville, Tennessee. She is preceded in death by her parents, Verne and Lula (Honaker) Dickens; sister, Ruth; brothers, Gene, Paul, and Linden, son, Vernon. She is survived by daughters, Drema Lowe and husband Joe, of Sharp’s Chapel, Tennessee, Debra Valoven and husband...
Evelyn Martha Fielden Carden
May 29, 2016
Evelyn Martha Fielden Carden, age 89, of Clinton, passed away May 29, 2016. She was a member of South Clinton Baptist Church and owner of Woodhaven Mobile Home Park in Clinton. She enjoyed working in the office and mostly spending time and holidays with her family. Preceded in death by husband Billy B. Carden; parents Bill (Lily) Fielden and Julia...
Rockey B. Longmire
May 28, 2016
Rockey Longmire, age 66, of Bulls Gap, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016. He worked for many years at his family’s restaurant, the Blue Circle, was a graduate of Central High School, was a lifelong member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, and a Vol for Life. Mr. Longmire was a United States Marine Corp. Veteran, serving one tour...
Janice Louise Landry
May 28, 2016
Janice Louise Landry, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away on May 28, 2016 after a long battle with illness. Born in Oneida, Tennessee on July 23, 1941 she moved to Adrian, Michigan before getting married and lived in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a human resource director at Wilson Engineering for 36 years where she never had...
Noah Edward Welch
May 26, 2016
Noah Edward Welch Jr., age 60, of Knoxville, passed away May 26, 2016. Noah was a loving, giving, and caring person. He was a hard worker who loved his family. Noah is preceded in death by wife Joni Craig Welch; brother, Steve Welch; sister Debra Welch Crisp. Survivors include daughters Christina Welch King and husband Frederick, Danielle Welch; grandchildren Amber...
Rhonda Rodgers Sweet
May 26, 2016
Rhonda Rodgers Sweet was born on October 8, 1962 and died on May 26, 2016. She was a faithful member of the Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church, a harmonizing alto choir member, a Vacation Bible School volunteer extraordinaire, a committed registered nurse in the Oak Ridge hospital ER, loving wife and best mom ever. Survivors include husband Thomas, children, Aaron...
Helen M. Harrington
May 24, 2016
Helen Seiber Harrington, age 73, of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, May 24th, 2016. She was a Central High School graduate, member of Fellowship Baptist Church, and retired from Petree’s Florist after more than 30 years of service. Preceded in death by husband, Henry Harrington, parents, Glen and Geneva Seiber, son, John Matthew Mize, sister, Glenna Ruth Seiber, and sister-in-law Margie...
Rhenda F. Mcalum
May 24, 2016
Rhenda F. McAlum, age 64, of Knoxville passed away on May 24, 2016. Retired from Rentenbach Engineering after 25 years of service. Survived by fiancé of 17 years Darlene Hacker; children Keith McAlum, Matt McAlum, Ashley McAlum and Heather McAlum; 4 grandchildren; brother Carey McAlum; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Family and friends will meet 1:45pm,...
James Carl Mcdaniel
May 24, 2016
James “Carl” McDaniel, Sr., age 80, of Knoxville, passed away May 24, 2016. He graduated from Horace Maynard High School in 1953. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in 1989 and his Master’s Degree in 1993 from the University of Tennessee. He was a charter member of Halls Community Lions Club for over 50 years. He was also the past District...
Robert C. Maddox
May 23, 2016
Robert C. Maddox, age 83, passed away Monday, May 23, 2016. He was a member of Karns Church of Christ, Beaver Ridge Road. He leaves behind wife of 65 years, Ella Laverne Maddox; sons, Daniel Robert of Halls Crossroads, Michael Wayne and wife Jayne of Franklin, Tony Lynn of Knoxville; grandchildren, Brian Curtis and wife Casey of Hampton Bays, NY,...
Ruby Blanch Dunsmore
May 22, 2016
Ruby Blanch Duncan Dunsmore, age 71, of Knoxville, peacefully went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, May 22, 2016. She was a life long Christian. The world lost a precious wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Ruby was a sweet and gentle soul; her smile will be missed. She enjoyed quilting and spending time with her family. Preceded in death...
James Graves
May 20, 2016
Rev. James Graves, age 72, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2016. He was pastor of Tower Heights Baptist Church since 1985. Godly and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Preceded in death by wife of 33 years Betty Graves; parents Arless and Hassie Graves, sons Randy Graves and Bobby Graves; and stepson David Riggs....
Herbert E. Mcbee
May 20, 2016
Herbert E. McBee, age 80, of Knoxville passed away peacefully on May 20, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Retired from the United States Postal Service after 40 years and proudly served his country in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Preceded in death by parents Hodge and Ferrel McBee; son Joseph A. McBee; and sisters Wanda Lowe and...
