Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
John "Jake" Rutherford
Jun 17, 2015
John “Jake” Rutherford went to his Heavenly Home Wednesday, June 17, 2015, with his loving wife of 33 years, Margaret by his side. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Methodist Church and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Preceded in death by first wife, Estelle Rutherford; parents, Roxie and Ernest Rutherford; brother, Ernie Rutherford. Survived...
Katherine Swan Rutherford
Jun 16, 2015
Katherine Swan Rutherford, age 82, passed away June 16, 2015. She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church of Knoxville. She was a loving mother and wife. She was preceded in death by parents George and Alma Swan. Survivors include loving husband of 65 years Lewis Rutherford, sons Paul Rutherford and wife Brenda, and David Rutherford and wife Mary,...
William Gary Ingram
Jun 16, 2015
William “Gary” Ingram, Jr., age 38, passed away June 16, 2015. He was a member of Trinity Chapel and an avid camper and hiker. Preceded in death by grandparents, Bill and Evelyn Mullins, Betty Ingram; uncle, James Pittman. Survived by children, Katie Ingram, Hunter Ingram, Madison Ingram, Kelie Ingram, and Michael Kropff; fiancé, Nicole Kropff; parents, Edgar and Judy Pittman;...
Wanda Longmire Atkins
Jun 14, 2015
Wanda Longmire Atkins, age 94, of Knoxville passed away June 6, 2015. She was of the Baptist faith. She retired from Alcoa after 31 years of service to her and her husband’s farm. She is preceded in death by her husband of 34 years Tolbert Atkins; parents Marvel Emerson and Matilda Turner Longmire; sisters Blanche Rudder and Ava Longmire; brother...
Lucille Rutherford
Jun 13, 2015
Lucille Rutherford, age 44, went home to be with the Lord on June 13, 2015. Member of Indian Gap Baptist Church. She enjoyed singing and playing the piano. Preceded in death by daughter, Erin. Survived by daughter, Emily; parents, Kyle and Edna Rutherford; sisters, Tammy (Tim) Ogle, Debbie (Mike) Butturini; brother, Jeff Rutherford, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service...
Lillian Welch Hutchison
Jun 13, 2015
Lillian Welch Hutchison, age 88, of Knoxville, passed away June 13, 2015. She was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by parents Leland and Elizabeth Welch; brothers Leland, Dan and William Welch; son-in-law Earl Beeler. She is survived by daughters Linda Beeler and Susan Beeler and husband Arlie; son Michael Beeler; grandchildren Michelle, Angela and Jennifer; 5...
John David Wilson
Jun 12, 2015
John David Wilson, age 73, of Knoxville passed away June 12th, 2015. He was a member of the VFW in Knoxville. He loved to hunt and fish. He served in the National Guard. He was a very caring and sensitive father, brother, uncle, and grandfather. Preceded in death by parents George R. and Mae Jones Wilson and niece Melissa Surrette....
Jennifer Kaye Thompson
Jun 12, 2015
Jennifer Kaye Thompson, age 30, passed away on June 12, 2015. She attended Halls Baptist Church and enjoyed photography and scrapbooking. Survived by husband, Eric Thompson; children, Ethan, Mitchell, Christopher, Benjamin, and Addisyn; parents, Michael and Christina Lucy; brother, Matthew Lucy and wife Alicia; nieces, Madeline, Sarah, and Rebekah. The family will receive friends 5:00 – 7:00 pm Thursday at...
Tonya Renae Word
Jun 12, 2015
Tonya Renae Word, age 30, of Knoxville,TN went home to be with the Lord Saturday June 12, 2015. She is preceded in death by brothers Gerald Patrick Word, Jr. and Christian Koranek- Word; sister Lisa Word. Survived by children Seth Gomez, Shelby Word, and Katelyn Word; parents Deborah Word and life partner Donna Holder and Gerald P. Word, Sr. and...
Elmer "Lefty" Ammons
Jun 11, 2015
Elmer “Lefty” Ammons, age 76, went home Thursday, June 11, 2015. He was a deacon at Emory Valley Baptist Church, a Gideon, and a United States Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by parents, Mamie and C.E. Ammons; uncle and aunt who raised him, Sherdon and Nada Irick; brothers, Edward and James Ammons. Survivors include wife of 55 years,...
Daniel Lee Bench
Jun 11, 2015
Daniel Lee Bench, age 64 of Knoxville, passed away June 11, 2015. He is preceded in death by his mother Georgia Bench. He is survived by son Roger Bench, of Knoxville, TN and daughter Amber Bench, of Maryville, TN. Family and friends will meet 8:45am on Tuesday at Greenwood Cemetery for graveside service at 9am. Arrangements by Mynatt Funeral Home.
James Lawrence "Larry" Keith
Jun 10, 2015
James Lawrence “Larry” Keith, age 63, of Knoxville, formerly of Georgia, passed away June 10, 2015. He was preceded in death by wife Linda Keith, dad James “Jughead” Keith, brothers Ronnie and Gary of Georgia, and sisters Julia and Sheila. Survivors include mother Clara Jean of Knoxville, and sons Jamie and Chad, daughters Tammy and Ashley, mothers of his children...
David Lewis Sharp
Jun 10, 2015
David Lewis Sharp, age 64, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015. Member of Trinity Community Church. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Preceded in death by parents, Herbert and Dorothy Sharp. Survived by loving wife of 44 years, Ruth Sharp; daughter, Allison Sharp; son, David Sharp; grandchildren, Samuel and Rosemary Sharp; sister, Peggy Parido. The family will receive...
Doyle Wayne Dixon
Jun 9, 2015
Doyle W. Dixon, age 75, of Knoxville, passed away June 9, 2015 at Ft. Sanders Hospital. Member of Gospel Baptist Church and retired from WBIR television after 36 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Katherine & Leonard Dixon. Sister, Jeanette Rush. Great-grandson, Gregory Wade. Baby Greene in-laws, Albert & Irene Smith. Brother-in-law, Jay Woodby. Survivors: wife, Judy. Children:...
Phyllis Patricia Claiborne
Jun 8, 2015
Phyllis Patricia Claiborne, age 69, of Knoxville, passed away June 8, 2015. She retired from Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center after 15 years of service. She was preceded in death by parents Robert and Zola Wade and siblings Alfred, Benny, Jack, Rosalee, and Charlotte. Survivors include husband of 51 years Ronald Claiborne, daughters Deana Cameron (Shane), Tonya Palmer (Larry), and...
Jennie Mae Newcomb
Jun 6, 2015
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Edward B. Lambert
Jun 5, 2015
Edward B. Lambert, MSGT (Ret.) US Air Force, age 66, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Friday, June 5, 2015. He served honorably in the US Air Force for 20 years and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He also retired from the US Postal Service and was a member of Riverview Baptist Church in Harrogate, TN....
Danny Thomas "Tommy" Jones
Jun 4, 2015
Danny T. (Tommy) Jones, age 68, of Knoxville passed away June 4, 2015. He is a retired security officer. He is preceded in death by parents Owen and Mary Louise Jones; sister Eva Marie Collins. Survived by sister Brenda J. Evans; brothers Kyle A. Jones and wife Donna and Michael O. Jones; several nieces and nephews. Service will be 8pm...
James A. "Jay" Woodby
Jun 4, 2015
James “Jay” A. Woodby, age 62, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 4, 2015. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church. Former pastor of Victory Baptist, Lakeview Baptist, and Grove City Baptist. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Pamela Smith Woodby; daughter and son-in-law, Wendy and Stephen Kelley; grandsons, Justin Kelley and...
Dan Lee Story
Jun 3, 2015
Dan Lee Story, age 51 of Knoxville passed away unexpectedly June 3, 2015. He was a member of Norwood United Methodist Church. He was a Mason in South Carolina. He worked in the food industry for several years and was a general manager of Puleo’s in Alcoa. He was a loving father, son, and brother. He is preceded in death...
