ᐅ Tennessee Death Notices 2009-2024
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▰ Rosa Hayes Raleigh

Died November 15, … More Information
Rosa Hayes Raleigh, of Maryville, Tennessee, joined the Lord November 15, 1997. Rosa was 90.
Obituary published: November 16, 1997 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Pauline Raleigh

Died May 10, … More Information
Pauline Raleigh, of Knoxville, Tennessee, entered the Kingdom of Heaven May 10, 2002. Pauline was 85.
Obituary published: May 11, 2002 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Pauline Raleigh

Died May 09, … More Information
Pauline Raleigh, of Knoxville, Tennessee, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home May 9, 2002. Pauline was 85.
Obituary published: May 10, 2002 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Eugene Raleigh

Died January 05, … More Information
Eugene Raleigh passed away January 5, 2017 in Talbott, Tennessee.

▰ Alma Jane "Toots" (Cox) Raleigh

Died November 05, … More Information
Alma Jane "Toots" (Cox) Raleigh, age 68 of Strawberry Plains, Tennessee, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord November 5, 2008.
Obituary published: November 06, 2008 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Alma Jane "Toots" (Cox) Raleigh

Died November 04, … More Information
Alma Jane "Toots" (Cox) Raleigh, of Strawberry Plains, Tennessee, entered eternal life November 4, 2008. Alma was 68.
Obituary published: November 05, 2008 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Edward Leonard Rakowski

Died June 08, … More Information
Edward Leonard Rakowski went into the presence of the Lord on June 8, 2016 in Gray, Tennessee.

▰ Frank Paul Rakoncay

Died June 05, … More Information
Frank Paul Rakoncay, a resident of St Augustine, Tennessee for decades, died June 5, 1998 in St Augustine, Tennessee at the age of 62.
Obituary published: June 06, 1998 in "Nashville Tenn"

▰ Thomas Edward Rakestraw

Died August 29, … More Information
Thomas Edward Rakestraw, of Memphis, Tennessee, entered eternal life August 29, 2000. Thomas was 22.
Obituary published: August 30, 2000 in "Com-A"

▰ Lowell David Rakestraw

Died August 09, … More Information
Lowell David Rakestraw, of Tennessee, born in Ohio, joined the Lord August 9, 2007. Lowell was 73.
Obituary published: August 10, 2007 in "Star Beacon (OH)"

▰ Mr Kermit K Rakes

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Janie Margaret Rakes

Died February 22, … More Information
Janie Margaret Rakes, born October 9, 1946 passed from this life on February 22, 2015 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Janie was 68. Tags: #Jerry
Obituary: Janie was born on 9, 1946 and passed away on , 22, 2015. Janie was a resident of Murfreesboro, Tennessee at the time of passing. Janie was married to Jerry.

▰ Alfred Preston Rakes

Died January 20, … More Information
Alfred Preston Rakes, of Union City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully January 20, 2001. Alfred was 94.
Obituary published: January 21, 2001 in "Roanoke Times (VA)"

▰ Alfred Preston Rakes

Died January 19, … More Information
Alfred Preston Rakes, a resident of Union City, Tennessee for decades, died January 19, 2001 in Union City, Tennessee at the age of 94.
Obituary published: January 20, 2001 in "Roanoke Times (VA)"

▰ Myrtle Brown Rake

Died August 25, … More Information
Myrtle Brown Rake, born November 5, 1924 departed this life Sunday August 25, 2015 in Franklin, Tennessee. Myrtle was 90. Tags: #Great #Myrt #Gladys #Nashville #Werthan #Watkins #Army #Corps #Smyrna #Rake #Yankee #Michigan #Korean #Pontiac #Muskegon #Janis #Associates #Assistant #Scout #Glory #Mary #Lora #Hernandez #Ruth #John #James #Lovie #Brown #Laura #Lannom #Grace #Helena #Montana #Crystal #Butler #Ashlyn #Leander #Texas #Will #Franklin #Kentucky #Jerry #Catherine #Lebanon #Tennessee #Sandra #Brentwood #Amherst #Muskegon- #Rapids #Cool #Long- #Caris #Thompson #Johnson #Chapel #Mount #Heaven
Obituary: Myrtle Brown was born 5, 1924, in Lebanon, Tennessee, the second-born child of Will B. and Mary Brown. One of six children born during the Great Depression, Myrt left home on the farm at sixteen years of age with her cousin Gladys, sharing a room to rent in the big city of Nashville, securing her first job at Werthan Mills. Determined as always, she simultaneously completed her high school education in May 1944 by attending night school at the Watkins Institute even as she worked a full 40-hour work week in the secretarial pool.



Headstrong, feisty and fiercely independent, Myrt was living with three other roommates when she met the man who would finally steal her heart and devotion. Stationed with the Army Air Corps at Smyrna Field, Lee Rake was a Yankee from Michigan and a few years younger, but oh! did he match her in sass! serving in the USAF during the Korean War, he returned to put a ring on Myrt’s finger. married 19, 1951 in Pontiac, Michigan where they made their first home. relocating to Muskegon, Michigan the following year, they welcomed their only child, Janis Lee, on May 18, 1953. It was in Muskegon when Myrt began working for Associates Finance, the loan company from which she would ultimately retire, many years and two states later. Hobbies included flower arranging, garden club, and Assistant Girl Scout Leader through the years, but they were all eclipsed by her love for her granddaughters once they arrived.



While Myrt was not one to display her affections dramatically, certain loved ones had her unswerving devotion, and they always knew who they were. Some she is now reunited with in Glory. Those of us who remain have been forever changed by the depth of her devotion, the clarity of her character, and the integrity of her life among us.



Myrt was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, E. L. “Lee” Rake, her parents W. B. and Mary Brown, her granddaughter Lora Beth Hernandez, sister Ruth, and brothers John and James Brown, as well as beloved grandmother Lovie Tipton Brown, aunt Laura Lou Lannom, cousin Gladys Foutch, and lifetime friend Grace Edwards.



She is survived by her daughter Janis Lee (Tony) Hernandez of Helena, Montana, granddaughter Crystal Lee (James) Butler, great-grandchildren, Lora Evyn, Ashlyn Beth, and James Camden Butler, all of Leander, Texas, and brothers Will Dee (Eleanor) Brown of Franklin, Kentucky, Jerry (Yvonne) Brown, sister in law Catherine Brown, all of Lebanon, Tennessee, sister in laws Sandra Rake and Ruth Eek of Muskegon, Michigan, and other relatives, friends, former neighbors and co-workers from Brentwood and Franklin, TN, Amherst, NY, and Muskegon-Grand Rapids, Michigan areas.



We extend heartfelt thanks to the staff, especially the nurses and technicians, at NHC Cool Springs, for their tender loving care for our already-missed Myrt throughout her six year stay. A special word of thanks to staff in Long-Term during her most difficult final days among us here. We realize you are not always treated graciously as you strive to provide daily, consistent attention and care to residents and their families, and we admire your ability to nevertheless extend grace where none has been given and rise above such poverty of spirit. You are now nothing less than part of the Rake & Brown extended family. Thanks also to Caris Hospice for keeping the family out of state informed throughout this time, and providing immediate response as needed.



Services will be conducted , 31, by Rev. Daly Thompson of Johnson’s Chapel at Mount Olivet , 1101 Lebanon Road, Nashville, TN, at 1 pm. Viewing will be the same day from 10:30 am until services begin. Interment will be at LaGuardo , LaGuardo, Tennessee.



In the spirit of her charitable yet independent heart, donations may be made in Myrt’s name to the charity of your choosing. We are comforted to know the reunion party in Heaven is joyful, loud, and pealing with stories, chatter and laughter with Myrt’s arrival


▰ Myrtle Brown Rake

Died August 25, … More Information
Myrtle Brown Rake, born November 5, 1924 gained her wings on August 25, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. Myrtle was 90.
Family members and close friends: , Shirley ( Hewitt ) Robart, Lorrie Spain, Gerald Richards, Rita Sikkenga

▰ Jack Brian Rake

Died October 03, … More Information
Jack Brian Rake, age 68 of Tennessee, born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, joined the Lord October 3, 2001.
Obituary published: October 04, 2001 in "Leaf Chron"

▰ Mark Vincent Rakauskas

Died February 15, … More Information
Mark Vincent Rakauskas, born November 9, 1960 passed from this life on February 15, 2020 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Mark was 59.
Family members and close friends: , Linda Chipko

▰ Shanti D Rajput

Died May 06, … More Information
Shanti D Rajput, age 72 of Tennessee, went into the presence of the Lord on May 6, 2008.
Obituary published: May 07, 2008 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Michael Francis Rajkowski

Died October 13, … More Information
Michael Francis Rajkowski, age 64 of Tennessee, born in Chicago, Illinois, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Michael October 13, 2008.
Obituary published: October 14, 2008 in "Chicago T (IL)"

▰ Alan Rajkongsy

Died October 20, … More Information
Alan Rajkongsy, born July 3, 1972 was anxious to meet his Maker and Master October 20, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. Alan was 43.

▰ Alan Rajkongsky

Died October 20, … More Information
Alan Rajkongsky, born July 3, 1972 was anxious to meet his Maker and Master October 20, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. Alan was 43.

▰ Kongmany Rajaphoumy

Died February 26, … More Information
Kongmany Rajaphoumy, born August 23, 1966 entered Heaven's gates on February 26, 2017 in Antioch, Tennessee. Kongmany was 50. Tags: #Woodlawn
Obituary: Kongmany Rajaphoumy passed away on 26, 2017.

Visitation will be held at Woodlawn Roesch-Patton on , 3, 2017 from four to eight o'clock in the evening. service will be held at Woodlawn on , 4, 2017, at two-thirty in the afternoon.

▰ Kongmany Rajaphoumy

Died February 26, … More Information
Kongmany Rajaphoumy, born August 23, 1966 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord February 26, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. Kongmany was 50.
Family members and close friends: , Lisa Mitchell

▰ Brandon Chanhtakolope Rajaphoumy

Died May 02, … More Information
Brandon Chanhtakolope Rajaphoumy, born November 8, 1994 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord May 2, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. Brandon was 21.

▰ Peggy Louise (Reid) Raiteri

Died April 28, … More Information
Peggy Louise (Reid) Raiteri, age 44 of Tennessee, born in Illinois, went into the presence of the Lord on April 28, 2015.
Obituary published: April 29, 2015 in "County Journal (IL)"

▰ Khosrow Raissian

Died May 25, … More Information
Khosrow Raissian, born December 18, 1958 passed away peacefully May 25, 2013 in Hermitage, Tennessee. Khosrow was 54.

▰ Khosrow Raissian

Died May 25, … More Information
Khosrow Raissian, born December 18, 1958 went into the presence of the Lord on May 25, 2013 in Old Hickory, Tennessee. Khosrow was 54.
Family members and close friends: , Hamid Raissian, Kathy Sanders, Majid Raissian, Romy And Flor Galang, Sasan Tavakol, Maria R, Dana Raissian, Armando Garcia, Betty Dalton, Brenda Reed, Saman Esmaeili, Judy Terry, Uncle John And Parry Raissian, Tony Raissian, Linda Raissian

▰ Michael Ray Raisovich

Died March 24, … More Information
Michael Ray Raisovich, born April 10, 1951 went to be with the Lord on March 24, 2019 in Kingsport, Tennessee. Michael was 67.
Family members and close friends: , Teresa K. Chapman, Lewis And Dorothy Raisovich, Amy Davis And Husband Bobby, Marge Hoover, Kathy Raisovich, Sarah Mathis, Zoe Mathis, Thena Kerr And Ariel Stidham, Dora ( Davis ) Yates, Mary Stidham And Husband Shannon, John Mathis, Debbie Goode, Debbie Lail And Husband Robey And Linda Parsons And Husband Ray, Billy Chapman

▰ Timmy Wayne Raisler

Died December 28, … More Information
Timmy Wayne Raisler, born December 23, 1960 went into the presence of the Lord on December 28, 2019 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Timmy was 59.

▰ Marie (Marshall) Rairigh

Died August 12, … More Information
Marie (Marshall) Rairigh, age 84 of Union City, Tennessee, went to be with her Lord and Savior August 12, 2000.
Obituary published: August 13, 2000 in "Com-A"

▰ Marie Rairigh

Died August 11, … More Information
On August 11, 2000, Marie Rairigh, 84, of Union City, Tennessee left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home.
Obituary published: August 12, 2000 in "Com-A"

▰ Betty Jane (Hemmeger) Rairigh

Died May 13, … More Information
Betty Jane (Hemmeger) Rairigh, of Tennessee, born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, died on May 13, 2009. Betty was 89.
Obituary published: May 14, 2009 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Mary Louise Rainy

Died December 16, … More Information
Mary Louise Rainy, born May 24, 1944 went to be with the Lord on December 16, 2017 in Pulaski, Tennessee. Mary was 73.

▰ Mary Belle Rainwaters

Died July 26, … More Information
Mary Belle Rainwaters, of Jackson, Tennessee, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she July 26, 2001. Mary was 85.
Obituary published: July 27, 2001 in "Jackson S"

▰ William Lloyd Rainwater

Died November 19, … More Information
William Lloyd Rainwater, 74, of Adams, Tennessee, entered the Kingdom of Heaven November 19, 1998.
Obituary published: November 20, 1998 in "Nashville Tenn"

▰ Weldon Terry Dr Rainwater

Died February 20, … More Information
Weldon Terry Dr Rainwater, of Tennessee, born in Arkansas, left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home February 20, 2004. Weldon was 86.
Obituary published: February 21, 2004 in "Com-A"

▰ Weldon Terry Rainwater

Died February 20, … More Information
Weldon Terry Rainwater, of Tennessee, born in Arkansas, passed from this life on February 20, 2004. Weldon was 86.
Obituary published: February 21, 2004 in "ARGaz (AR)"

▰ Walter Gerald Rainwater

Died May 17, … More Information
Walter Gerald Rainwater, born March 22, 1931 passed from this life on May 17, 2015 in Greenbrier, Tennessee. Walter was 84. Tags: #Peggy
Obituary: Walter was born on 22, 1931 and passed away on , May 17, 2015. Walter was a resident of Greenbrier, Tennessee at the time of passing. Walter was married to Peggy.

▰ Thelma H Rainwater

Died May 22, … More Information
Thelma H Rainwater, of Clinton, Tennessee, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home May 22, 1999. Thelma was 96.
Obituary published: May 23, 1999 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Ruby (Seaton) Rainwater

Died September 01, … More Information
Ruby (Seaton) Rainwater, age 97 of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed from this life on September 1, 2010.
Obituary published: September 02, 2010 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Ruby (Seaton) Rainwater

Died August 31, … More Information
Ruby (Seaton) Rainwater, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed from this world into the next August 31, 2010. Ruby was 97.
Obituary published: September 01, 2010 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Reda Lou Rainwater

Died February 06, … More Information
Reda Lou Rainwater, of Johnson City, Tennessee, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she February 6, 2006. Reda was 70.
Obituary published: February 07, 2006 in "JohnsonCityPress"

▰ Raymond Carl "Taos" Rainwater

Died May 12, … More Information
Raymond Carl "Taos" Rainwater, a resident of Dandridge, Tennessee for decades, died May 12, 1997 in Dandridge, Tennessee at the age of 79.
Obituary published: May 13, 1997 in "San Angelo S-T (TX)"

▰ Phyllis Elizabeth (Trenholm) Rainwater

Died September 14, … More Information
Phyllis Elizabeth (Trenholm) Rainwater, age 95 of Knoxville, Tennessee, entered eternal life September 14, 2013.
Obituary published: September 15, 2013 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Phyllis Elizabeth (Trenholm) Rainwater

Died September 12, … More Information
Phyllis Elizabeth (Trenholm) Rainwater, 95 of Knoxville, Tennessee, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master, September 12, 2013.
Obituary published: September 13, 2013 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Oscar Sanford "Junior" Rainwater

Died October 18, … More Information
Oscar Sanford "Junior" Rainwater, of Crossville, Tennessee, left hisearthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home October 18, 2013. Oscar was 86.
Obituary published: October 19, 2013 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Marsha Farris Rainwater

Died October 28, … More Information
Marsha Farris Rainwater, born September 8, 1962 entered eternal life October 28, 2015 in Graysville, Tennessee. Marsha was 53. Tags: #Tina #Farris #Michael #Jasmine #Christina #Jake #Alexis #Austin #Donald #Chester #Betty #Loretta #Carolyn #Joyce #Smith #Erlanger #Unit
Obituary: Marsha Darlene Farris Rainwater, 53, of Graysville, passed away , 28, 2015 in a Chattanooga Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Lucille Farris; sister, Patsy Farris, brother, Clifford Farris; and step-daughter, Angela Baker.
Survivors include her daughter, Tina Gross; son Jay (Chancey) Farris; grandchildren, Michael Gross Jr., Jasmine Gross, Christina Crowley, Jake Smith, Alexis Farris, and Austin Farris; brothers, Michael Farris, Donald Farris, and Chester Farris Jr.; and sisters, Betty Gillespie, Loretta Farris, Carolyn Farris, and Joyce Thornton.
Graveside seervices will be held at 1:00 PM EST , 2, 2015 at Smith . Visitation will be from 10 – 12 EST before leaving for the service.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the Erlanger Trama Unit for the care and compassion shown to them during such a difficult time.

▰ Margaaret (Mcgee) Rainwater

Died July 31, … More Information
Margaaret (Mcgee) Rainwater, 95, of Knoxville, Tennessee, entered the Kingdom of Heaven July 31, 2006.
Obituary published: August 01, 2006 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Lucy H Rainwater

Died May 08, … More Information
Lucy H Rainwater, age 100 of Dandridge, Tennessee, passed from this world into the next May 8, 2004.
Obituary published: May 09, 2004 in "Knoxville N-S"
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