Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
James Franklin Merriman
Jul 7, 2022
James Franklin Merriman, 87, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 7, 2022 with all of his children by his side. Jim is preceded in death by his lovely wife Christa Merriman, mother and father - Nina and Joseph Merriman, and his brother Johnny Merriman. An Evangelist and Ordained Bishop with the Church of God, Jim’s great...
Lavern Sharp
Jul 7, 2022
Laverne Sharp, age 75, of Powell, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022. She was a longtime member of Beaverdale Baptist Church. Lavern was preceded in death by her loving parents, Edward and Elva Dawson and two brothers and two sisters. Lavern is survived by her beloved husband, William O. Sharp, Jr.; Son and daughter in law, James and Cynthia...
Mary Charlotte Wildsmith
Jul 7, 2022
Charlotte Wildsmith, 79, died on July 7, 2022, at North Knoxville Medical Center after an extended illness. She was born March 28, 1943, in Booneville, Mississippi, and graduated in 1961 from Booneville High School. She completed Draughon’s Business College in Memphis in 1963 and after years as a devoted homemaker, served as secretary of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in...
Ruby Mae Norman
Jul 6, 2022
Ruby Mae Norman, age 75, of Powell, TN, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022. She was the daughter of Edna Mae Manuel. Ruby enjoyed gardening and loved flowers. In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by 3 aunts and 1 uncle. She is survived by one daughter Angie (Kevin) Childress, three sons Bobby Manuel, David Childress, and...
Barbara White Johnson Alfes
Jul 5, 2022
Barbara White Johnson Alfes, age 87, of Fountain City, entered her Heavenly home on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Sacred Ground Hospice House. She was a member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City and the Martha Sunday School Class. Barbara was a vibrant person who loved the beautiful things in life. She split her time between her homes in...
Daniel Eugene Selvy
Jul 5, 2022
Daniel Eugene Selvy, age 44 of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, Darlene Selvy and Danny Garrett; grandmother, Mae Harper; aunt and uncle, Rhonda and Tommy Troutt. He is survived by his brother, Wayne (Michelle) Selvy; sister, Crystal (Jason) McCroskey; nieces, Lexi Selvy, Whitney McCroskey, Kayli McCroskey, and Angela Troutt;...
Gail Ann Carmon
Jul 3, 2022
Gail Ann Carmon, age 73, of Powell passed away July 3, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Gary and many other siblings. Gail is survived by her husband of 55 years, Charles Carmon, her daughter, Lisa Johnson (Dennis); grandchildren, Sierra Gamble and Dustin Johnson (Mikall); great-grandchildren, Josiah and Emerson Gamble, Madeline Brown, Laken, Jace and Raylan...
Bobby Joe Hudgins
Jul 2, 2022
Bobby Joe Hudgins, age 54, of Knoxville, TN., passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022. Bobby was born February 17, 1968 in Stuttgart, Germany, sharing dual citizenship with the United States and Germany. Bobby served in the U.S. Military for 13 years which include Kuwait, Afghanistan, and Hurricane Andrew. Bobby was an amazing person who made an impact on many lives....
Dorothy Louise Holt
Jul 2, 2022
Dorothy Louise Yarber Holt, age 87, of Powell, TN, passed away on Saturday, July 2 ,2022. She was a former member of tower Heights Baptist Church (20 years), and Brickyard Baptist Church (30 years). Preceded in death by husband, Jack Holt (2020); daughter, Barbara Hensley (2016); son, Jackie L. Holt (2020; grandson, Cory Holt (2013); parents, Claude and Lena Yarber;...
Richie E. Knight
Jul 2, 2022
Richie Knight, age 62, of Cookeville passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Select Specialty Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joel and Olga Knight; wife, Brenda Lyon Knight. He will be greatly missed by his siblings, Joel Knight, Lisa Loy (Stacey), and Victor Knight. Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel is honored to serve the Knight family.
Robert Geller
Jul 2, 2022
Robert “Bobby” Geller, age 43, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022. He was preceded in death by parents, Brenda and Michael Geller; and nephew Derek. He is survived by brothers, Ricky Geller, Donald Geller, and Michael Ellis; sister, Susie Ellis; niece, Nicole Geller; nephews Ricky Geller Jr. and T.J. Geller. There are no services scheduled at this time.
Clyde E. Goforth
Jul 1, 2022
Clyde E. (Goose) Goforth of Knoxville passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022 at the age of 87. He died peacefully after several months of declining health. In the early 1960s, Clyde began a career at the Knoxville Utilities Board that spanned 45 years. While there, he acquired the nickname “Goose” as he was known by many of his friends....
Ralph Simpson Welsh
Jul 1, 2022
Ralph Welsh, 89, of Knoxville passed away on July 1 at home surrounded by his loving family. Bud is now wrapped in the comforting arms of those who pre-deceased him; his wife, Norma, son, Daniel, and grandson, Eric Jaskiewicz. Bud was a dad, granddad, GG, uncle and brother and friend. His children are Deborah Struble, wife of Thomas, Sheila Frees,...
Erik Hernandez Hernandez
Jul 1, 2022
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Donald Leo Newton
Jul 1, 2022
Judge Donald Leo Newton went to be with our Lord, July 1, 2022, at Sacred Ground Hospice House in Knoxville, Tn. He was born July 17, 1940, in Washington, DC., to Donald Leo Newton and Carolyn McKenzie Blount Newton of Lanham, Maryland. Don received his undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University and a Juris Doctor degree from...
Elizabeth Jolly
Jul 1, 2022
Elizabeth “Liz” Jolly, age 71, of Knoxville received her long awaited wings on July 1, 2022. She was a member of Clapp’s Chapel Methodist Church. Liz enjoyed reading and studying her bible. She loved her family very much and will be dearly missed. Preceded in death by father Walter L. Marlow, mother Geraldine Marlow, and brother Walter Marlow Jr. Survived...
Brenda Kay Noel
Jun 30, 2022
Brenda Kay Noel, age 79 of North Knoxville, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She retired from Yow Properties after 25 plus years of service. Preceded in death by husband; Thomas Noel, Mother; Bertha McAbee and Brother; Jack McAbee. Survivors; Daughters, Melissa (Mitch) Mitchell and Kathy Watkins. Grandchildren; Tiffany (Josh) Ault, Stephanie Mitchell...
Donna Sue Kitts
Jun 30, 2022
Donna Sue Kitts, age 58, of Powell, passed away on June 30, 2022. She is preceded in death by mother, Dee Crippen; father, Kenneth Smart; stepfather, Bill Crippen. Survived by husband, Jeff Kitts; children, Jonathan Elliot (Danielle Cupp), Emily Tolliver (Corey), Jeffery Kitts, Josh Kitts, Jeremy Kitts, and Justin Kitts (Taylor); grandchildren, Garrett Elliot, Addison Elliott, Madison Elliott, Ceegian Tolliver,...
Ernest Eugene Goins
Jun 30, 2022
Ernest (Gene) Goins: aka Squirrel July1, 1945 – June 30, 2022 Native Knoxvillian, Rule High School Class of ’63, and member of Rocky Hill Baptist Church. Gene passed away at UT Hospital on 6/30/2022 due to multiple health complications. He was proceeded in death by his parent George Nathan & Louise Goins, Sister Dorthia Case, Brothers Walt & Doug Goins,...
Robert Martin Ford
Jun 27, 2022
Robert Martin “Marty” Ford, born January 3, 1958, passed away at home on June 27, 2022. He was a member of Beaver Ridge Masonic Lodge #366 F&AM and Shriners. Preceded in death by his parents; Robert Henry and Mildred Inman Ford, niece; Lindsay Moon, and nephew; Jeremy Stringer. Survived by wife; Judy Ford, son; Cody (Sarah) Ford, Victor Ford, Megan...
