Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Linda Jane Coward
Feb 5, 2022
Loving mother and wife Linda J. Coward, age 52, passed away on February 5, 2022. She is survived by her sister, Brenda; loving husband Kenny, sons; K.J. and Chase, and daughter Staysha. The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00pm on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City Chapel followed by a 7:00pm funeral service officiated by Rev. Celeste...
Cora Lee Clarkson
Feb 5, 2022
Cora Lee Corum Clarkson, age 84, of Knoxville, TN passed away Saturday February 5th, 2022 at Park West Medical Center. Many will remember Cora as a feisty little lady who loved playing the slot machines in Cherokee NC. She worked hard and was a great provider to her son, David, as a single parent. Many will remember her time working...
Leon Franklin Wolfenbarger
Feb 4, 2022
Leon Franklin Wolfenbarger, age 88, born February 25, 1933, to the late William Lloyd (Bill) and Myrtie May Foster Wolfenbarger in Anderson County, Tennessee. He was drafted into the Army for the Korean War on April 12, 1953, and basic training was at Camp Breckinridge, KY in the 101st Airborne. The majority of that service was spent in Germany. On...
Clarence Thurman Chadwick
Feb 4, 2022
Clarence T. Chadwick Jr., age 73 of Strawberry Plains, went to be with the Lord peacefully in his sleep, Friday, February 4, 2022. He was a Vietnam War veteran with the Army. Clarence loved to hunt and was a beekeeper. His grandkids always called him Bump. He was a member of Berean Bible Church since 1976. He had a great...
Anna Ruth Tharp
Feb 3, 2022
Anna Ruth (Bays) Tharp, age 81, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at her home in Corryton. She was a member of Mountain View Church of God where she was a greeter with David Staley for years. Ann was a people loving person who loved everyone she met. She was a beautiful woman with a loving heart. Ann retired...
Gregory Allen Keith
Feb 2, 2022
Gregory “Allen” Keith, age 67 of Knoxville, passed away February 2, 2022. He was a graduate of Powell High School and a member of Sharon Baptist Church. Allen retired from Robert Shaw Controls after many years and then became an employee of Chariots of Hire. He was a humble and kind man, who loved everyone he met. His favorite song...
James Lee Waddell
Feb 2, 2022
James Lee “Jim” Waddell, age 78, a native of Knoxville, TN, passed from this life to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Jim was born on August 27, 1943, to the late Wilma Lewis Waddell and Henry Ford Waddell of Knoxville, TN. On December 19, 1961, Jim married Brenda Simmons Waddell, his wife of 60 years. He was...
Nova Maxine Butler
Feb 2, 2022
Nova Maxine (Terri) Kirby Butler, age 85 of Corryton, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. She was of the Baptist Faith. She retired from NHC Healthcare after 20 plus years. She and her husband were longtime owners of Jack and Terri Collectibles. She is preceded in death by parents; Fletcher and Mable Dodson, 3 sisters, daughter; Cathy Kirby Steffen,...
Cody Faye Evans
Feb 2, 2022
Cody Evans peacefully went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. She was loved by all and will be deeply missed. Cody is survived by her daughter, Felicia Wheeler; sons Junior Wheeler, Jason Evans (Crystal), Greg Evans (Kathy), Jeff Ritter, Mike Ritter; grandchildren, Courtney Wheeler, Makayla Evans, Ashley Wheeler, Tyler Evans, Jill Presnell, Michael Carney, and Brittany Carney;...
Roy Michael Rogers
Feb 2, 2022
Roy Michael Rogers of Heiskell, TN went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2022. He was of the Baptist faith. He was an avid muscle car enthusiast and enjoyed riding his motorcycle. Preceded in death by father Walter Rogers Sr., mother Oma Gentry Rogers, brothers Christopher and "Jim" S. Rogers, sister Dorothy L. Reece (Rogers), nephews Danny Reece...
Justin Todd Harvey
Feb 2, 2022
Justin Todd Harvey, born November 19, 1987. passed away on February 2nd and is now with His Savior in heaven. He is lovingly remembered by his son; Wade Harvey (4 months), daughter; Skyler Hughes (10), fiancé; Aleta Darnell, parents; Mike and Cindy Harvey, sister; Christa Harvey, brother; Austin Harvey, maternal grandparents; Bob and Jearlene Huff, paternal grandparents; RJ and Betty...
Judy Campbell Haynes
Feb 2, 2022
Judy Campbell Haynes, age 64, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. She is preceded in death by parents, Bob and Louise Campbell; sister, Kathy Stokes; father-in-law, Joe Haynes. She is survived by husband, Jody Haynes; daughter, Samantha (Daniel) King and their son, Jackson; son, Clark Haynes; brothers, Robert (Kathy) Campbell, Jim (Sandra) Campbell, Joe...
Sharon Claudette Hickman
Feb 2, 2022
Sharon Claudette Hickman (Bailey), age 55, went home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2022. Sharon was preceded in death by father, James Bailey Sr; mother, Patsy Bailey, and son Joey Brown. She is survived by husband, Jerry Hickman, sons, Michael Bailey and Travis Allison; grandchildren, Michael Bailey Jr., Kaelynn Bailey, Cruz McCrary, Logan McCrary, Bella McCrary; daughter...
Judy Gail Hurst
Feb 1, 2022
Judy Gail Hurst, age 66 of Knoxville, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. She was a faithful member of Church of Jesus Christ and the Latter-Day Saints, Fountain City. She enjoyed sewing, crafting, and was an avid reader. She was preceded in death by parents, Bill Foust and Linda Darnell; daughter, Melissa; sisters, Joy...
Brian Keith Wampler
Feb 1, 2022
Brian Keith Wampler, age 50 of Powell, passed away February 1, 2022 at his home. He was of the Baptist faith. Keith is a graduate of Halls High School. He was self-employed for many years before becoming disabled. He was a kind hearted and loving fellow who was passionate about singing and writing songs that he would play on his...
Jerome Templeton Smith
Jan 31, 2022
Jerome Templeton Smith III, age 74 of Knoxville, TN, born in Morristown, TN, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at Sacred Ground Hospice House, with his loving wife of 30 years by his side. He graduated from Central High School in 1965, where he was Mr. CHS, Captain of the football team, class president and a member of several...
Pat A. Lefler
Jan 30, 2022
Pat A. Lefler age 63 of Knoxville passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022. Preceded in death by mom; Anna Mae Taylor. Survivors; sons, Donald and Stuart Lefler, domestic partner of 15 years, Gerry Quillin. Sisters; Tammy Taylor and Beulah Ellis; grandchildren, Raven and Riley Babb; nieces, Tina and Cheryl. There are no planned services at this time. Condolences may...
Velma Jean Gray
Jan 30, 2022
Velma Jean Mynatt Gray, age 80, of Halls, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022, after a battle with Alzheimer's. She was a member of Union Baptist Church. Velma was a hairdresser for over 30 years. She loved all animals and had many cats and dogs over the years. She is preceded in death by husband of over 50 years...
Angela Lynn Burnette Heptinstall
Jan 29, 2022
Angela Lynn Burnette Heptinstall, born on November 18, 1971, of Knoxville, TN passed away Saturday afternoon, January 29, 2022 at the age of 50, with family by her side. Angela was a 1990 graduate of Central High School. After recent medical complication, she peacefully went to be with the Lord. She is preceded in Death by her Father Gary Burnette...
Gregory Victor Hubbard
Jan 29, 2022
It is with great sadness that our family share the passing of Gregory Victor Hubbard during the early morning hour of January 29, 2022 with his family by his side. He fought so very hard to overcome cancer but found his fight ended sooner than anyone expected. Greg was born on October 25, 1958 in Knoxville to the late Victor...
