Bettie O. Floyd – passed away on December 4, 2022, at the age of 91. Those that met her at Heaven’s Gate were her parents, Guy and Helen Giles: her beloved husband, Paul Owens; her second husband and lifetime friend, Malcom Floyd; her son who she deeply missed, Brad Owens; brother, G. T. Giles; and sisters, Wilda, Earline, Jane Ann, and Glenda. She was a member of Arlington Church of Christ, Norwood Garden Club, Ossli, Racheff House and Gardens, where she took care of...

Linda Marie Fugett Mobley of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022. Linda formerly lived in Huber Heights, Ohio before moving to Tennessee with her husband, David. Linda was born on August 12, 1948 to Clay Wade and Julia Rae (Shaver) Fugett in Springfield, Ohio. Linda’s love for caring for others led her to work 15 years in the health care industry area of assisted living in the Dayton, Ohio area. While Linda could rarely pass up an antique shop and had a deep...

Jessie Ann Edge, 32, of Knoxville was a bright, shining light who was taken from us too soon.  Jessie was a devoted mother, a loving daughter, an amazing sister, a dedicated partner, an awesome niece, a loyal friend, and a beautiful soul.  Jessie overcame so many hardships in her short life, but she used her struggles to become a beacon to those who needed a guiding light.  She was the rainbow after a storm.  She lived every single minute of her life, and she touched all...

Judith Ellen Hawblitzel Minchew, of Knoxville, passed away on November 28, 2022. Judith was born in Milwaukee, WI on July 1, 1944. She joined the Navy in 1962 and received a Cold War Recognition Certificate.  She later married and had 3 children.  Her children are Jerry Robert Matthews, Jr (deceased), Dawn Ellen Gray (David) of Woodbury, TN, and Lora Joy Adzima (Andy) of Knoxville, TN.  She remarried in 1975 to Richard Don Minchew who became a wonderful husband and instant...

Chris Lee – age 44, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, November 26, 2022. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, dad, David Lee; and stepfather, Jim Vandergriff. He is survived by his mom, Ann Jackson Lee Vandergriff; sister, Jennifer Lee Turner (Jim); also, nieces, nephew, and other extended family members. Chris loved all things sports, but especially Hockey. He was a gentle spirit and a long-time employee of Walmart and will be greatly missed by his family and...

Benjamin Andrew Strickland Rodgers, age 61 of Rocky Top, Tennessee passed away on November 24, 2022. There are no services planned at this time.  Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel is honored to serve Benjamin's family and invites you to view and sign the online registry. 

Victoria “Vickie” Faye Jackson, age 70, of Knoxville, TN suddenly passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab. Vickie was a 1970 graduate of Young High School in South Knoxville. After her high school education, she pursued a Bachelors’ degree at East Tennessee State University. In 1974 she earned her degree, and, in the fall of 1974, she become a teacher for the Knox County School System. Vickie served her community as an educator for...

Anna Lee Bayless Cox, born in Knoxville TN in 1931 died on November 20, 2022 in Kingsport TN. Anna Lee graduated from Knoxville High School in 1948 and married her high school sweetheart Bill in 1952. She spent the next 20 years traveling the world as an Army Wife. She retired from the Federal Government in 1991 with 20 years of service, having worked for the FAA in Atlanta, US Attorney’s Office in Greenville, SC, and the IRS and the CIA in Knoxville. Anna Lee was a member of Concord...

Curtis Luther Tucker, born in Borger, Texas passed away on November 19, 2022 in Knoxville, Tennessee at the age of 82. Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Tucker family and invites you to view and sign the online registry. 

Joan W. Goines, age 97 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022.  A full obituary is pending. Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Goines family and invites you to view and sign the online registry.