Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Robert "Donnie" Calloway
Jun 25, 2025
Robert “Donnie” Calloway, age 71, of Knoxville passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Sacred Ground Hospice House surrounded by his loved ones. He was of the Baptist Faith. He retired from H.S. Whitson Construction Company as superintendent after 20 plus years of service. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson, he loved going to the lake...
Lucille S. Rayburn
Jun 24, 2025
Lucille Sellers Rayburn, age 94, was called Home on June 24, 2025. She was born in Washburn, TN. She was a graduate of Washburn High School in 1949. She moved to Knoxville, TN to pursue her nursing degree. She graduated from Fort Sanders Nursing School in 1953 as a Registered Nurse. She worked night shift on the medical/surgical floor at...
Jerome Scott Eddins
Jun 23, 2025
Jerome Scott Eddins, age 59, of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM, at Mynatt Funeral Home, Halls Chapel. Interment is private.
Clonis Michael Farmer
Jun 23, 2025
Clonis Michael Farmer, age 59, of Knoxville (Halls Crossroads) passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2025. Michael was a member of the Local Iron Workers Union # 384. He worked as a Journeyman for twenty plus years and took pride in his work, working with Barnhart Crane and Rigging since 2014. Michael was preceded in death by his parents,...
Gary Eugene Brock
Jun 23, 2025
Gary Eugene Brock, age 72, of Knoxville, died Monday, June 23, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Doris Brock and numerous friends and co-workers. As per Gary's request, there will be no services held. Family and friends are welcome to extend their condolences through the Mynatt Funeral home website.
Frances Anne Thomas
Jun 23, 2025
With deep love and admiration, we celebrate the extraordinary life of Anne/Nanny/Aunt Annette/Aunty Anne, a woman of unmatched spirit, curiosity, and courage, who passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025, holding Roy's hand and accompanied by Balla-Rena both of whom she so dearly cherished.
Born in Greenville, SC on December 19, 1928, Anne lived a life that defied convention and embraced...
Linda Sue Jones
Jun 23, 2025
Linda Sue Jones age 77, of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Ellen Tindell, daughter, Melissa Thompson, and brothers, Frank Tindell and Maynard Tindell.
She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Dallas Jones, sons, Bobby Joe (Michaela) Gregg, Jr. and...
Dianna Lynn Riffey
Jun 22, 2025
Dianna Lynn (Vaskovsky) Riffey, age 37 of Knoxville, passed away on June 22, 2025. She is survived by husband William Riffey, “I love you, I miss you, and I’ll be seeing you”, sons Logan, Dakota, Abel, and Houston, daughters Faith, Galaxie, Debra, and Nova, mother Deborah Lawhorn, siblings Gary Lawhorn, Angel Lawhorn, April Lawhorn, Cierra, Steven, Andrea, Robert, Destiney, and...
Billie Jo King
Jun 22, 2025
Billie-Jo King was born on April 5, 1943, to the Rev. William and Vera Wallace in Knoxville, Tennessee and went to be with the Lord on June 22, 2025. She is preceded in death by her parents and her older sister Noley Ruth Campbell.
She graduated from Fulton High School and worked as a physician’s assistant to Dr. A. H. Lancaster...
Henry Eugene Cannon
Jun 21, 2025
Henry Eugene Cannon of Knoxville Tennessee passed away on Saturday June,21 2025 at the age of 77.
He was proud to serve in the United States Army Security Agency; he achieved a Top-Secret Cryptographic Security Clearance. A Man of many Interests he was a Entrepreneur, Artist, Avid Outdoorsman and an accomplished Golfer.
Preceded in death by Parents Clarence and Rosa Cannon. Brothers:...
Melvin Seay
Jun 20, 2025
Melvin Seay, age 69, passed away peacefully Friday, June 20, 2025.
He was known for his kindness, sense of humor, generous spirit and was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. His love and laughter will live on in our hearts.
Preceded in death by mother, Thelma Seay; father, Lacey Seay and brother, Roy Seay.
Survived by his brother,...
William Thomas Buckner Jr.
Jun 20, 2025
Tommy Buckner Jr., 66, of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 20th
Tommy was born on November 3rd of 1958 in Middlesboro, Kentucky to parents Tom Buckner and Margret Buckner (Cadle) He attended Halls High School and was a part of the class of 1977.
Tommy is survived by His wife Devona Buckner. His children Daughter Sarah Buckner...
Frank Dean Meadows
Jun 20, 2025
Frank Dean Meadows of Sevierville, Tennessee formerly of Columbus, Ohio passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at the age of 86.
He was a lifelong railroad man who retired from CSX railroad after 37 years. He then worked as a train conductor at Dollywood Amusement Park for another 15 years.
Frank was preceded in death by his wife Margaret; his parents Lee...
Phillip Edward Cummings
Jun 20, 2025
Phillip Cummings Age 76 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on Friday June 20,2025 at Park West Hospital. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
He enjoyed playing the guitar and Fishing.
He is proceeded in death by Mother and Father Tommie and Dot Cummings. Brother Ronnie Cummings and Sister Robin Chitwood.
He is survived by his High School...
Carol Ann Campbell
Jun 19, 2025
Carol Ann Campbell, age 60, of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025. She was a loving wife, mother and homemaker.
Carol was preceded in death by parents, Clyde and Betty Jo Kennemore.
She is survived by loving husband of 25 years, Randy Campbell; daughter, Brandy Campbell and twin daughters, Samantha Kennemore (Timmy Dinwiddie) and Stephanie Anderson (Willie); grandchildren, Ivory, Kayla, Kristen...
Mary Alice Lynn
Jun 18, 2025
Mary Alice Farmer Lynn was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Jeanne Phifer Farmer and Joseph Patrick Farmer on June 22, 1948.
Mary Alice graduated from Notre Dame in 1966. She was a very talented classical pianist after having had instruction for 10 years. She loved tennis, golf and gardening...but cooking was at the top!
She worked at the health department before becoming...
Janice Louise Roop
Jun 17, 2025
Janice L. Roop (1952-2025) - It's with great sadness that the family of Janice Roop announces her passing on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at her home in Fountain City, TN. Janice was born on August 5, 1952 in Knoxville, TN to J. B. and Irene Koontz.
Janice was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her Loving...
Betty Rimmer Merritt
Jun 17, 2025
Betty Rimmer Merritt, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. She accepted Jesus Christ as her savior years ago. Many were blessed by her voice while ministering with her late husband, Steve H. Merritt.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Sanford and Mildred Rimmer.
Betty is survived by her brother, Bill Rimmer; and step-children, Steve (Tammi) Merritt and...
Larry Allen Linkes
Jun 16, 2025
Larry Allen Linkes, age 57, of Knoxville, TN, was surrounded by his loved ones when he gained his heavenly wings on June 16, 2025. Larry loved his girls and grandkids with unconditional love. Larry loved everyone, knew everyone, always wanted to help anyone in need, and talked nonstop to family, friends, and strangers. He never put himself first and would...
