Harry Arthur McLeod II, 70, passed away in the early morning of March 23, 2023. Harry was born on September 2, 1952 in Memphis, TN, and during a mischievous childhood earned the nickname Buster. A quiet soul, Harry was a lover of nature, and learned as much about plants and animals–particularly birds–as he could. In service of that passion, he attended the UT School of Veterinary Medicine, where he met his wife, Ruthie. The two opened Dogwood Animal Hospital in South Knoxville in...

Kathy Dianne Clabough – passed away in Knoxville, Tennessee on March 21, 2023 at the age of 65. She was born in Buchanan, Virginia in 1958. Kathy attended Karns High School in Knoxville. She worked for Tennessee Auto Sales, Arbor Terrace, and Omni Visions. Kathy enjoyed her church, bowling, and most especially her grandchildren. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. Kathy was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Clabough; parents, Ralph and Ethel...

Ralph Bueckkman, Sr. was born in St. Louis at Lutheran Hospital on July 24, 1928. He attended St. Johns elementary school, Oak Hill elementary school and graduated from Theodore Roosevelt high school in 1946. He attended Junior college for 2 years but did not graduate. He worked for the radio station KFUO in St. Louis from 1954-1958. During that time, he acquired an FCC license to operate broadcast transmitters. In 1955 he moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, and acquired...

John D. Hardin, 58 of Knoxville, TN, passed away on March 19, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife of 20 years, Jackie Daniel Hardin; mother, Myrna Moore Hardin; father, Robert (Bob) Hardin; 2 sisters, Catherine (Cathy) Hardin Monroe and Patricia (Trish) Hardin Russell Harper, both of Knoxville. John is survived by his children, Travis Hardin, Chelsey Hardin; step daughter, Brittany Miller; brothers, Steven (Sharon) Hardin, Michael (Jackie) Hardin, David (Lisa) Hardin; several nieces,...

Linda Miles Thompson, age 69 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023. She was born in Knox County, Tennessee in 1954. Linda worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was a faithful member of West View Community Church. Linda is preceded in death by parents, Harvey & Helen Miles and half-brother, H.G. Miles. She is survived by husband of 51 years, Phillip W. Thompson, Jr; son, Phillip (Heather) Thompson III; grandchildren, Austin...

Happy “Hap” Minhinnett, age 78 of Knoxville, TN passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Hap served his community as a professional photographer, capturing years of memories and special moments for families in and around Knoxville. He proudly served in the Army during Vietnam and received the Bronze Star. He was President of the Fountain City Ballpark and was named “Coach of the Year 1982” for District IV Baseball. Hap’s interests included: sports, baseball,...

Sandra Carol Owenby, age 81 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023. She was born in Knoxville in 1941. She graduated high school and then went on to be a financial advisor. Sandra loved bingo. She would normally play in Kentucky but would play anywhere she could. As much as she loved bingo, she loved her family more. Sandra is preceded in death by husband Emerson Mick Owenby; parents, Robert and Margaret Coffey and brother, David Coffey. She is survived by daughter,...

Marge White, 92, of Knoxville TN, passed away on March 16, 2023. She was born in Aurora, IL and spent the majority her adult life in the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina and the remaining 10 years of her life in East TN. She had a passion for dogs and horses. Marge was avid dog trainer, mainly in obedience with German Shepherds and Border Collies. When she wasn’t training dogs, she loved riding her horses and her favorite place to ride was in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North...

Patricia Ann Tipton Acuff, age 79, of Knoxville, was called home on March 13, 2023. Patty was a member of First Presbyterian Church in the heart of downtown Knoxville. She enjoyed working outside with her flowers and was passionate about decorating. Patty graduated from East High School Class of 1961 and Knoxville Business College. She was employed by Hunter Douglas and Lafayette Interior Fashions as a traveling manufacturers representative selling custom window treatments. She also worked...

Timothy Micheal Patterson passed away on March 13, 2023 at the age of 56. All Services will be private. Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel and Crematory is honored to serve the Patterson family.