Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Milford Ernest Jorgensen
Jun 17, 2021
Milford Ernest Jorgensen passed away on June 17, 2021. He was born on the family farm in Guthrie County, Iowa on December 5, 1934. Milford was a retired engineer and worked at John Deere from 1959 until 1986. Much of his life as a father was spent living in Ankeny, Iowa before moving to Knoxville, Tennessee after retirement. He is...
Rodney Lee King
Jun 16, 2021
Rodney Lee King age 58 of Corryton passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Member of Corryton Church and Corryton Masonic Lodge #321 F & AM. Retired from K.U.B. as a lineman after 30 years. Graduate of Gibbs High School in 1981 and Rodney was an avid fisherman. One of Rodney’s...
Karl Thomas Beckham
Jun 15, 2021
Karl Thomas Beckham, age 80 of Halls Crossroads, went to be home with the Lord Tuesday morning, June 15th, 2021. He is survived by his precious wife of 56 years, Juanita; daughter Robin Watson and her family Allen and granddaughter Hope; son Brian and grandchildren Rebecca, Elizabeth Svancar, Matthew, Grace and Thomas; one great grandson Kai Svancar; and several extended...
Pamela Sue Whitson
Jun 14, 2021
Pamela Sue Whitson, age 71, of Knoxville passed away June 14, 2021. She was a loving wife, mother and her most favorite thing in life was being a granny and spoiling her three grandkids rotten. She was employed at Oak Ridge Associated Universities for 35 years. She has a master’s degree from The University of Tennessee and was a certified...
Mary Lou Collette
Jun 14, 2021
Mary Lou Collette age 91, of Fountain City passed away peacefully Monday, June 14, 2021. She was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Wayne C. Collette; parents, John P. and Ruth Cole; brother, Earl D. Cole. Survivors, sons and daughters-in-law, Alan and Cheryl Collette, David W. and Jan Collette; grandchildren, Austen Fugate, Rachel (Michael)...
F.K. (Ken) Arnold
Jun 14, 2021
F.K. (Ken) Arnold age 76, of Knoxville passed away at home on Monday, June 14, 2021. He enjoyed spending his time hunting. Ken is survived by his wife of 39 years, Loretta; son, Wayne and daughter, Melissa; grandchildren, Wayne Jr., Robbie, Nathan, Danielle, Hunter, Isabella. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel...
Thomas Edward Copeland
Jun 14, 2021
Thomas Edward Copeland, 77, of Knoxville, TN, passed into the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 14, 2021. He leaves his son, Michael E. Copeland and wife Tiffany L. Copeland; granddaughters, Faith and Aly; grandson, Braxton; uncle, James "Buddy" Copeland and wife Elizabeth; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Elizabeth...
Christine Huffman
Jun 14, 2021
Christine B. Huffman age 74 of Knoxville passed away peacefully Monday, June 14, 2021. She loved working Crosswords and Puzzles, and riding motorcycles. Member of Carter Road Missionary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband; James Thomas Huffman, Daughter; Barbara Ruth Ellis, Grandson; Tommy Bernard, parents; Kyle and Isa Bell, Brothers; Raymond and Ebert Bell. Survivors; Children, James Timothy Huffman,...
Calvin Richard Wyatt
Jun 14, 2021
Calvin Richard Wyatt, age 66, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Friends and family will meet on Monday, June 21, 2021 at Woodhaven Cemetery in Claxton at 9:45am for a 10:00am graveside service with Zachary Sexton officiating. Online condolences may be made at www.mynattfh.com
Alan Eugene Johnson
Jun 13, 2021
Alan Johnson, Jr., age 46 of Corryton, passed away June 13, 2021. He had a love for NASCAR, Harry Potter, Pink Floyd, John Wayne, HGTV, and NCIS. Alan enjoyed spending time with his dogs and his family, and he always looked forward to mowing the lawn. He was a handyman who would do anything for anyone; his great sense of...
Judith Ann Green
Jun 13, 2021
Judith Ann (Angel) Green, was met in Heaven on June 13, 2021 by her Lord, her mother, father and youngest son. She passed away peacefully at her home in Luttrell, TN at the age of 82. Judy was an incredible woman, awesome sister, a faithful daughter, an amazing mother and grandmother. Judy selflessly helped anyone in need. She unconditionally loved...
David Earl Johnson
Jun 13, 2021
David Earl Johnson, age 57, of West Knoxville passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at his home. David loved to play his electric guitar and watch his daughter, Jordan, play softball. He is preceded in death by his father; William E. Johnson, and brothers; Eddie Johnson and Johnny Johnson. He is survived by his children; Karla Washam, Jordan...
Maggie Cole
Jun 12, 2021
Maggie (Nana) Cole age 85 of Knoxville passed away on June 12, 2021. She was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. Maggie was a loving homemaker, seamstress and a friend to all who knew her. She spent years of service as a Sunday School teacher at West Haven Baptist Church and Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. She volunteered with Children’s...
Lee Roy Roberts
Jun 12, 2021
Lee Roy Roberts age 49 of Knoxville passed away June 12, 2021. He attended Courm Road Baptist Church. He was employed by Claiborne Trucking. Preceded in death by mother Louise Roberts Cate and great nephew Michael Roberts, Jr. Survivors wife Betty Roberts, brothers Dean Harold Roberts, Jr., Bryan (Dawn) Roberts and sister Tammy Roberts. Children Timmy Allison, Cody Smith, Kayla...
Donald Freels Scates
Jun 12, 2021
Donald Freels Scates, age 60 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, June 12th, after a battle with heart failure. He attended Karns High School. Donny is now in his heavenly home and is no longer in pain. He was preceded in death by his father, Luther Freels Scates, grandparents, Luther and Allie Scates and Oliver and Lizzie Yarnell, his aunt Lucy...
Charles Fred Bright
Jun 12, 2021
Charles Fred Bright, age 92, of Knoxville, passed away to his home on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Charles is survived by his wife Margaret J. (Jean) Bright, his two children Sherry (Bright) Shindelar and husband John and William C. Bright and wife Sandy, and one step-son Richard Coker, his three grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, two great grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. He...
Frank G. Reagan
Jun 12, 2021
Frank G. Reagan, age 79 of Knoxville passed away on June 12, 2021 at Fort Sanders Medical Center. He was a graduate of Fulton High School and enlisted proudly to serve his country as an Air Borne Private in the United States Army. While in basic training, he became a Christian and was baptized on October 22, 1961. Frank retired...
Raymond W. Converse
Jun 12, 2021
Raymond W. Converse, age 76, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on June 12, 2021, after a four year battle with cancer. He was an avid reader, writer, and the author of five published books. He loved the outdoors, hiking, camping, fishing, and spending time with his family. His favorite people call him “Grandpa”. He is preceded in...
Hearl Edward Dukes
Jun 11, 2021
Hearl Edward Dukes, born August 30, 1959, passed away suddenly on June 11, 2021. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his mother, Louise Dukes and brother, Gary Dukes. Survived by, his wife, Angie Dukes, father, Carl Dukes, daughter Autumn, 2 grandsons Silas & Abram, 4 siblings, Nini, Trish, Kim and Glenn,...
Tonia Vanhorn
Jun 11, 2021
Tonia VanHorn, age 45 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on June 11, 2021. Preceded in death by her parents Wanda Ashley Curtis and Robert Curtis. Survivors include her spouse, Stacey Breeden; siblings: Mickey Pridemore, Kesha Bates, Jacob Bates, Janice Tedrow and Vicki Cooper; son Jerrimi VanHorn, Jr., daughter Destiny VanHorn, grandchildren: Macie VanHorn, Makenzie VanHorn, Isaiah Roach, Zoey Hayes, Khaleecie...
