Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Gregory Steven Trentham
Jul 12, 2015
Gregory Steven Trentham, age 54, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 12, 2015. He was a Christian and member of New Beginnings Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father Ted Trentham; grandparents Harold and Eloise Sumter and William and Laura Trentham. Survived by wife Tracy Trentham; daughter Courtney McCrary; grandchildren Cruz, Logan and Bella; mother Kathleen (Sumter) Trentham;...
Stella Joan Bean
Jul 12, 2015
Stella “Joan” Dinkins Bean, age 76, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Sunday morning July 12, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Sevier County, TN on February 13, 1939. She and her husband Robert celebrated 55 years of marriage and owned and operated Select Equipment, Inc. She was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church. She enjoyed watching...
Mary Hazel Baker
Jul 10, 2015
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Jimmy Wayne Miller
Jul 10, 2015
Jimmy Wayne Miller, Sr., age 70 of Powell, passed away July 10, 2015 at Ft. Sanders Hospital. He served in The United States Air National Guard and retired from Knoxville Utilities Board. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Powell, he enjoyed volunteering at the Baptist Center in Western Heights and was the owner of Steam Boat Deli...
Arthur Wesley Helton
Jul 9, 2015
Rev. Wesley Helton Sr. was discharged from the service of the Lord on Thursday July 9, 2015. He faithfully served his Commander in Chief for some 60 years, pastoring several different churches in East Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Nell Helton; one sister Faye Williamson and wife Tena Helton. He is survived by son...
Dorothy Jean Gaddis
Jul 9, 2015
Dorothy Jean Gaddis, age 94 of Corryton passed away on July 9, 2015. She was a member of North Knoxville Baptist Church. Retired from Grant’s and Edith’s Variety Store. Preceded in death by husband Robert L. Gaddis; parents Dewey and Betty Davis. Survived by sons Davis (Pearl) Gaddis and Gene Gaddis; grandchildren Davy (Kim) Gaddis, Robin Gaddis, Kelly (Bill) Sorrell,...
David Lynn Neely
Jul 8, 2015
David Lynn Neely Sr., age 82, of Knoxville passed away Wednesday July 8, 2015. He was a Korean War veteran serving in the Marine Corps. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, retired from Roma Hass Company and instrumental in the founding of Halls youth football program. Preceded in death by wife Betty Lynn Neely (Storm); parents Walter...
Margaret Anna Raunig Mcconkey
Jul 7, 2015
Consistency. That may be the greatest legacy of Margaret McConkey (most just called her Marge or Margie), who returned home to her God the Father on Tuesday, July 7, 2015. Consider that she had six children, 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren (with another on the way) and extended family and relations. Yet, she never forgot a birthday and always...
Edward Lee Grodeman
Jul 7, 2015
Edward Grodeman, age 79, of Knoxville passed away July 7, 2015. He was a member of Valley View Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents; daughter Teresa Beeler; grandson Brandon Arms. Survived by loving wife of 25 years Margaret Grodeman; daughter Connie and husband Allen Arms; grandchildren Ashley, Justin, Kayla, and Haley; 5 great-grandchildren. Service will be 11am Saturday at...
Bobbie Stepp
Jul 7, 2015
Bobbie S. Stepp, age 73, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on July 7, 2015. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Robert V. Stepp; grandson, Jordan Layman; brother, Jerry Milton. Survived by daughter, Lisa McNeely; grandchildren, Katrina Layman and fiancé, Christopher Presnell, and Connor McNeely; sister, Irene Hanlon; brother, Harry C....
Linda Sue Mcnabb Schmerber
Jul 6, 2015
Linda Sue McNabb Schmerber, age 57, passed away Monday, July 6, 2015. She was a long-time employee of St. Mary’s Medical Center, former referee for AYSO, an avid animal lover, and, most of all, a beloved wife, mother and nana. She was preceded in death by husband Fred Schmerber and parents Eugene McNabb and Sarah Alice Sweeney. Survivors include daughter...
Dennis Arlie Rogers
Jul 6, 2015
Dennis Arlie Rogers, age 76, of Corryton, passed away on Monday Morning, July 6, 2015 at Willow Ridge Skilled Nursing Home in Maynardville, TN. He was born on July 5, 1939. Dennis was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church in Corryton, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Bessie...
Roxie Heatherly
Jul 6, 2015
Roxie Heatherly, age 95 passed away July 6, 2015. Roxie retired from Rental Uniform Company at age 80 after 34 years of service. Following her retirement Roxie was happiest working in her yard and growing her own vegetables. She is preceded in death by Kyle James Heatherly and parents Orange Carnes and Rosa Bingham Carnes of Walker, Kentucky. Survived by...
Joel Edward Helton
Jul 4, 2015
Coach Joel Edward Helton, age 66, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015, at his home in Knoxville, with his family and close friends by his side. Joel was a 1966 graduate of Rule High School and a 1971 graduate of Cumberland College in Williamsburg, Ky., attending on a baseball scholarship. Joel was preceded in death by his father, James (Bull)...
Dena (Kathy) Katherine Fortner Lewis
Jul 4, 2015
Dena ( Kathy) Katherine Fortner Lewis, age 63 of Knoxville, passed away July 4, 2015. She was a very beloved wife and mother. She was of the Baptist faith. Retired from Knox County Schools. She was preceded in death by father Lewis Fortner. Survivors: Husband John Lewis, son, Paul Lewis and mother, Vaunee Fortner. Brothers, Steve (Sandi) Fortner and Keith...
Martha Alice "Big Granny" Amanns
Jul 2, 2015
Martha Alice “Big Granny” Amanns, age 70, of Powell, went to meet Jesus Christ, Our Savior, with her family by her side July 2, 2015. She was the daughter of the late John and Julia Amanns. She was also preceded in death by son, Scott Holcomb and one brother. She leaves behind children Steven Holcomb and wife Veronica, Sherry Denton...
Dorothy Carris
Jul 2, 2015
Dorothy A. “Dottie” Carris, age 77, of Knoxville, passed away July 2, 2015. She was a member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City and enjoyed catering for many people. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Ruby Seaman. Survivors include husband of 54 years Jack H. Carris, sons Jeffrey H. Carris and wife Pam of Nashville...
Jack Gresham
Jul 1, 2015
Jack Gresham, age 86 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2015. He was a member of Texas Valley Baptist Church and Bright Hope Masonic Lodge. He was a United Sates Air Force Veteran of World War II and Korea. Preceded in death by wife Barbara Brock Gresham and brother Clifford Grisham. Survived by daughter Gaye (Jeff) Jolly, son...
Doris Wood Shultz
Jun 30, 2015
Doris Wood Shultz age 83 passed away June 30, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, Arlie E. Shultz, Sr. and daughter Melissa Doyle. Survivors, sons Richard W. Shultz and Arlie E. Shultz, Jr., 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Service 11 am Saturday, Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel with interment service to follow at Lynnhurst Cemetery. Family will receive...
Carl “Sonny” Huff
Jun 29, 2015
Carl “Sonny” Huff, age 77, passed away unexpectedly June 29, 2015. He was a graduate of Halls High School Class of 1955 and graduated from LMU with a Bachelors degree in business administration. He was a member of St. Johns Episcopal Church. After his tenure at Marlock, Inc., he embarked on his business career. Frameline gave him the opportunity to...
