Carpenter Addition (Knox County, TN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Carpenter Addition ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Carpenter Addition. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Chester Burton 'Chet' Atkins (Musician)
- He was born in Luttrell (TN) on June 20, 1924 (a Friday) and died in Nashville (TN) on June 30, 2001 (a Saturday).
- Luttrell is located in Union County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Carpenter Addition (which is located in Knox County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chester Burton 'Chet' Atkins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Carpenter Addition to Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens
Boudleaux Bryant (Songwriter)
- He was born in Shellman (GA) on February 13, 1920 (a Friday) and died in Gatlinburg (TN) on June 25, 1987 (a Thursday).
- Shellman is located in Randolph County, Georgia.
- Gatlinburg is located in Sevier County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Carpenter Addition (which is located in Knox County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Boudleaux Bryant<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Carpenter Addition to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Felice Bryant (Musician, songwriter)
- Born: Matilda Genevieve Scaduto
- She was born in Milwaukee (WI) on August 7, 1925 (a Friday) and died in Gatlinburg (TN) on April 22, 2003 (a Tuesday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
- Gatlinburg is located in Sevier County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Carpenter Addition (which is located in Knox County).
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Felice Bryant<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Carpenter Addition to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Reggie Cobb (Professional football)
- He was born in Knoxville (TN) on July 7, 1968 (a Sunday) and died in Jacksonville (FL) on April 20, 2019 (a Saturday).
- Knoxville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Carpenter Addition. Both communities are located in Knox County.
- Jacksonville is located in Duval County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west southwest of Carpenter Addition. The cemetery is located in Knox County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Reggie Cobb<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lynnhurst Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lynnhurst Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Carpenter Addition to Lynnhurst Cemetery
George Roby Dempster (Inventor)
- He was born in Knoxville (TN) on September 16, 1887 (a Friday) and died in Knoxville (TN) on September 18, 1964 (a Friday).
- Knoxville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Carpenter Addition. Both communities are located in Knox County.
- Knoxville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Carpenter Addition. Both communities are located in Knox County.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located nearby and to the west of Carpenter Addition.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Roby Dempster<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Carpenter Addition to Greenwood Cemetery
David Glenn Douglas (Professional football)
- He was born in Spring City (TN) on March 20, 1963 (a Wednesday) and died in Maryville (TN) on February 27, 2016 (a Saturday).
- Spring City is located in Rhea County, Tennessee.
- Maryville is located in Blount County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Carpenter Addition (which is located in Knox County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Glenn Douglas<1>
Paul 'Duke' Hogue, Sr. (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Knoxville (TN) on April 28, 1940 (a Sunday) and died in Cincinnati (OH) on August 17, 2009 (a Monday).
- Knoxville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Carpenter Addition. Both communities are located in Knox County.
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, which is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul 'Duke' Hogue, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Spring Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Carpenter Addition to Spring Grove Cemetery
Granville Henry 'Stick' McGhee (Musician)
- He was born in Knoxville (TN) on March 23, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in New York (NY) on August 15, 1961 (a Tuesday).
- Knoxville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Carpenter Addition. Both communities are located in Knox County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Long Island National Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Granville Henry 'Stick' McGhee<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Long Island National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Long Island National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Carpenter Addition to Long Island National Cemetery
Billy Meyer (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Knoxville (TN) on January 14, 1892 (a Thursday) and died in Knoxville (TN) on March 31, 1957 (a Sunday).
- Knoxville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Carpenter Addition. Both communities are located in Knox County.
- Knoxville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Carpenter Addition. Both communities are located in Knox County.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west southwest of Carpenter Addition. The cemetery is located in Knox County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Meyer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lynnhurst Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lynnhurst Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Carpenter Addition to Lynnhurst Cemetery
Garrard Sliger 'Buster' Ramsey (Professional football)
- He was born in Townsend (TN) on March 16, 1920 (a Tuesday) and died in Signal Hills (TN) on September 16, 2007 (a Sunday).
- Townsend is located in Blount County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Carpenter Addition (which is located in Knox County).
- Signal Hills is located in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Grandview Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south southwest of Carpenter Addition. The cemetery is located in Blount County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Garrard Sliger 'Buster' Ramsey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grandview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Carpenter Addition to Grandview Cemetery
Lillian Randolph (Actress)
- She was born in Knoxville (TN) on December 14, 1898 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 12, 1980 (a Friday).
- Knoxville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Carpenter Addition. Both communities are located in Knox County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lillian Randolph<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Carpenter Addition to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Alvin 'Junior' Samples, Jr. (Comedian, actor)
- He was born in Cumming (GA) on August 10, 1926 (a Tuesday) and died in Knoxville (TN) on November 13, 1983 (a Sunday).
- Cumming is located in Forsyth County, Georgia.
- Knoxville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Carpenter Addition. Both communities are located in Knox County.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Sawnee View Gardens, which is located in Forsyth County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alvin 'Junior' Samples, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sawnee View Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sawnee View Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Carpenter Addition to Sawnee View Gardens
Morgan Stevens (Actor)
- He was born in Knoxville (TN) on October 16, 1951 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 26, 2022 (a Wednesday).
- Knoxville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Carpenter Addition. Both communities are located in Knox County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- We don't have any burial details.
Joe Earl Stuart, Jr. (Musician)
- He was born in Knoxville (TN) on February 7, 1928 (a Tuesday) and died in Nashville (TN) on September 13, 1987 (a Sunday).
- Knoxville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Carpenter Addition. Both communities are located in Knox County.
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Earl Stuart, Jr.<1>
John 'Big John' Tate (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Marion (AR) on January 29, 1955 (a Saturday) and died in Knoxville (TN) on April 9, 1998 (a Thursday).
- Marion is located in Crittenden County, Arkansas.
- Knoxville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Carpenter Addition. Both communities are located in Knox County.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Edmondson Cemetery, which is located in Crittenden County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Big John' Tate<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Edmondson Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Carpenter Addition to Edmondson Cemetery

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.