Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Mary "Maria" Byrge Farrell Blankenship
Jun 29, 2015
Blankenship, Mary (Maria) Byrge Farrell born on March 27, 1938 in Campbell County, Tn passed away on June 29, 2015 to be with her Heavenly Father, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Maria retired from John Hancock Financial Services. After retirement, she and her husband spent most of their time nature hiking the Smokey Mountains, Big South Fork and...
Terry Disney
Jun 28, 2015
Terry Disney, aged 55 of Lake City, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday morning, June 29th after a brave battle with cancer. Terry earned a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from the University of Tennessee, a master of science degree in economics from Iowa State University, and a PhD in economics from Auburn University. Terry worked for the USDA...
Randall Lee Ellis
Jun 28, 2015
Randall Lee Ellis, age 35, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly June 28, 2015. He was a member of Redemption Harvest Church of South Knoxville. He was preceded in death by grandparents John and Dorothy Boles, Ronal and Hazel Drinnen, and Clyde Ellis. Survivors include wife Brandy Ellis, sons Zachary, Austin, and Nicholas Ellis, parents Ronald and Faye Ellis, grandmother Grace...
Jackie Ray Cates
Jun 28, 2015
Jackie Ray Cates, age 66 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, June 28, 2015 at Tennova Residential Hospice in Halls. Jackie was of the Baptist faith and attended Brickyard Baptist Church in Powell when he was able to. Jackie worked side by side with his brother Earl and loved NASCAR racing. Preceded in death...
Minnie Jeanette Carter
Jun 28, 2015
Minnie Jeanette Carter, age 88, of Toney, AL, passed away at Elmcroft Assisted Living in Huntsville, AL. She was preceded in death by husband Ted Carter and son Richard Carter. Survivors include children Judy Blencowe and husband Lee, and Larry Cater, grandchildren Stephen Blencowe, Kimberly Jackson, and Jennifer Marks, great grandchildren Matthew Nelson, Charlotte Blencowe, Alexander Marks, Carter Blencowe, and...
Diane Leigh Frazier
Jun 28, 2015
Diane Leigh Frazier passed away June 28, 2015. She was a class of 1985 graduate of Central High School. She was preceded in death by father, Douglas Frazier. Survivors include mother, Betty Frazier, sisters Beth Stephenson and husband Bryan and Amy Hall, niece Mandi Hall and nephew Kyler Hall. Memorial service will be 7pm Monday, July 6 at Ridgedale Baptist...
Roy Charles Cassady
Jun 27, 2015
Roy Charles Cassady, age 87, of Knoxville passed away Saturday June 27, 2015 at Tennova Residential Hospice. He was a member of Saint Andrews United Methodist Church and Navy Veteran of World War II. Preceded in death by father Luther Cassady; mother Nola Johnson Cassady Davis; and brother Glen Cassady. Survived by wife of 61 years Jean Cassady; son Sam...
Andree Chevrier Simmons
Jun 27, 2015
Andree Chevrier Simmons, age 88, of Washburn, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior, peacefully with her family by her side at North Knox Medical Center on June 27, 2015 at 1:25 pm. She was born in Pont St. Pierre, France on June 23, 1927. She came to America when she was 18 years old to marry her...
William David Marcum
Jun 26, 2015
William David Marcum, age 83, of Heiskell, TN went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, June 26, 2015. He was a member of Fairview Freewill Baptist Church where he was a Sunday School teacher, Deacon, and a faithful member for many years.He is preceded in death by parents Samuel and Bessie Marcum; sister Margaret; brother Ronnie....
Connie Marcine Captain
Jun 23, 2015
Connie Marcine Captain, age 55, passed away June 23, 2015. Member of Shannondale Baptist Church. She loved animals and worked at Sam & Andy’s Restaurant for the past 10 years. Preceded in death by mother, Lucille Captain. Survivors: father, George Captain. Brothers: Chris, John, Steve and Randy Captain. Sister, Brenda & husband Ron Lane. Special friend, Charlie Hawkins. Memorial service...
Karter Wyatt Headrick
Jun 22, 2015
Karter Wyatt Headrick, Son of Kyler and Stephanie Headrick, passed away on June 22, 2015. He will be sadly missed by his brother Kamden Skyler Headrick, grandparents, and a Host of family and friends. The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 pm Thursday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel with funeral service to follow. Family and friends will meet...
Patricia Ann (Patsy) Gaddis
Jun 22, 2015
Patricia Ann Gaddis (Patsy), age 74, passed away June 22, 2015. She resided in Greeneville, Tennessee for 40 years. She is survived by her brothers, Jimmy and Robert, and other immediate family. Family and friends will meet 2:15 pm Wednesday at Bells Campground Cemetery for a 2:30pm graveside service with Rev. Charlie Hatmaker officiating.
Elmer "Big E" Clark
Jun 20, 2015
Elmer “Big E” Clyde Clark, Sr., of Heiskell, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, June 20, 2015. He was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and a graduate of Halls High School, Class of 1959. He worked at Standard Knitting Mill, Dempster Brothers, and Knoxville Porcelain Products. He was preceded in death by parents Dail and Chloie...
Walter Harvey "Hoot" Gibson
Jun 20, 2015
Walter Harvey “Hoot” Gibson, age 88, went home to be with the Lord on June 20, 2015 from Tennova Hospice in Halls. He was born and raised in Mt. Vernon, Il but was a long time resident of Powell, TN. He was a veteran of the US Navy and retired from ORNL. He was also a loving father and grandfather....
Carol Josephine Staton
Jun 19, 2015
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Joann Edwards
Jun 19, 2015
JoAnn Edwards, age 73, of Knoxville, passed away June 19, 2015. Member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and sister. Preceded in death by mother, Hazel Heins. Survived by son, Randy Edwards; daughter, Mitzi Edwards; 8 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 2 sisters and a brother. Family will receive friends 6-8PM Wednesday at Mynatt...
Mary Christine Murphy
Jun 17, 2015
Mary Christine Murphy, she went home today, June 17, 2015. Her desire was to Stroll Over Heaven one day and be there for a glorious reunion of loved ones and friends that have gone before her. This matriarch of our family had so much love to give and share. There was always food on the stove whenever you went to...
Kimberly Dawn Grissom
Jun 17, 2015
Kimberly Ryder Grissom passed away June 17, 2015 at her home. She was preceded in death by her father Allen Ray Ryder. Survivors include Son Tyler Washam, daughter Erica Eldridge, fiancé Dustin Park Washam, mother Teresa Shope, step-father Junior Hatmaker, sister Lori Hensley, brothers Jason Ryder, Jeff Hatmaker, and Greg Hatmaker, and special friends Tom George and Melissa Washam. The...
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...
