Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Bobby Lee Garren
Apr 21, 2021
Bobby Lee Garren Jr., age 47, went to be with his Heavenly Father and his family on April 21st, 2021. He was a member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church. Preceded in death by mother, Mary Garren, father, Bobby Garren, sister, Lillie (Melissa) White, daughter, Avery Garren. Survived by his wife, Crystal Garren, sons, Bobby Lee (Karissa Lane) Marlow, and Andrew...
Patricia Bellon
Apr 21, 2021
Patricia Bellon, of Andersonville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. She was a member of Wolf Valley Baptist church. Proceeded by parents, Maynard and Mae Wilkerson; daughter, Melissa Bellon; brothers, J.R. Wilkerson, Edward Wilkerson and Jerry Wilkerson; sister, Barbara Roe; life long friend, Jack Romines. Survived by sisters, Shirley Russell, Reba Mason and Nancy Plaisance;...
Arlin Jay Kite
Apr 20, 2021
Arlin Jay Kite, 67, went by Jay but if you wanted to call him Arlin, you better add Darlin in front of it. He was welcomed into heaven with a bear hug from Jesus. He was not much of a hugger until he became “papaw Jay”, but never left his grandkids without a bear hug, and a see ya around...
Rocky Allen Byrum
Apr 20, 2021
Rocky Allen Byrum, age 55, of Blaine, TN passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 8:51 pm at Tennova North Medical Center. He was a member of Three Points Baptist Church. He enjoyed going to yard sales and flea markets. He is preceded in death by his father Frederick Byrum, and sisters Melissa Byrum and Michelle Byrum Richardson. He is...
Donald Doyle Cole
Apr 19, 2021
Donald “Duck” Doyle Cole, Sr., age 87, of Corryton passed away 12:23 am Monday, April 19, 2021 at the family home, surrounded by his family. He was a member of North Acres Baptist church. Preceded in death by sons, Donald Doyle Cole, Jr., and Steven Cole; granddaughter, Laurie Cole; father, Arlie Cole; mother, Lucy Cole. Survived by wife of 65...
Beverly Gail Rainwater
Apr 19, 2021
Beverly “Gail” Rainwater, (Our Sunshine), age 63, went to be with her Heavenly father on April 19, 2021 surrounded by her family. She attended First Apostolic Church. Gail enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. Preceded in death by parents; Lester and Thelma Higdon and Ralph Bayles. She leaves behind her husband Mitchell Rainwater, daughter Misty Rainwater, grandchildren; Ethan,...
Kevin Ryan Hill
Apr 19, 2021
Kevin Ryan Hill, age 43 was set free as he was peacefully called home on April 19, 2021. Kevin loved country music and is singing loud and proud. He graduated from Halls High School in 1996. Kevin accepted Christ into his life at an early age and has been a member of Bethany Baptist Church since that time. Kevin had...
Jeffery Ray Weaver
Apr 18, 2021
Jeffery R. Weaver, age 58, of Anderson County passed away April 18, 2021. He is survived by sister Lynne Hewitt Mahan (Frank Courrier), brother Clyde Mahan (Melissa) of Washburn, nephews Dustin and Travis Hewitt of Knoxville, nieces Cassandra and Whitney. Family and Friends will meet at Mynatt Funeral Home, Halls Chapel at 12:15pm for procession to Fort Sumter Cemetery, for...
Dylan Robert Graves
Apr 18, 2021
Dylan Robert Graves, age 27, went to be with his Heavenly father on April 18, 2021. He is preceded in death by father, Clint Graves; sister, Trista Harness; and many other loved ones. He is survived by wife, Ashley (Macaluso) Graves; mother, Teresa Bowling and step father Jonathon Bowling; sister, Brandy Grahl; brother, Cory Bryant. In lieu of flowers, donations...
Antoinette Mckinney
Apr 17, 2021
Antoinette “Anne” McKinney, age 78 of Knoxville, passed away April 17, 2021. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who was full of personality and spunk. Anne enjoyed gardening, crafting, cooking, and all things pretty. Her heart always went out to the underdog, and she gave everyone the benefit of the doubt. She was selfless, classy, and...
Richard Dix Turner
Apr 17, 2021
Richard Dix Turner, age 84, of Knoxville TN, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021. A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Richard worked as a mechanical engineer at Robertshaw Controls for thirty-eight years. Richard was a member of Faithway Baptist Church. Survived by his beloved wife of 62 years Louise; five children: Dawn (David) Hankins, Diane (Greg) Ward, Darlene (David)...
Kelly Elizabeth Williams
Apr 17, 2021
Kelly E. Williams, age 61 of Knoxville, passed away April 17, 2021. Preceded in death by mother and father; Delores and Jack Pryor. She leaves behind her husband Michael Williams, daughter Angel Jackson, sister Angela Hill, grandchildren; Mendazia Williams, Michael Long, Malayzia Jackson, Tre’aunna Boyd, and Travis Jackson, niece Taegan Helton, and nephew Jason Cates. Online condolences may be left...
Horace Ridenour
Apr 16, 2021
Horace Ridenour, Jr. age 93, of Knoxville, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on April 16, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Ridenour, daughter, Delilah; parents, Horace and Pansy Ridenour; and brother, William Ridenour. He is survived by his sons, Ricky Ridenour and wife, JoAnn, Wayne Ridenour and wife, Pam; grandchildren, Angela, April,...
Kevin Lynn Sherrod
Apr 16, 2021
Kevin Lynn Sherrod, age 57 of Knoxville passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021. Preceded in death by mother Mona Edwards Newton, father Steve Sherrod, step-brother David Wayne Newton. Survived by step-father David Newton; half brother Todd (Melissa) Newton; nieces Kara (Cameron) Holloway, Ashley Newton, Briley Newton; great nieces Bailey and Ava Holloway; nephew Jeremy Newton and God-mother Sharon Lawson....
Eugene W. Hankins
Apr 15, 2021
Eugene Hankins, age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 15th, 2021. He was of the Church of God faith. Preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Nellie Hankins, his wife, Millie Hankins, daughters, Kathy Jo, Connie, and Glenda, grandsons, Joshua and Justin. He leaves behind his children , Penny Hill, Cheryl Headrick Patty (Beck), Nancy Cardwell (Billy), Stephanie Taylor...
Glenda Kay England
Apr 14, 2021
Glenda Kay England age 54 of Knoxville went to her heavenly home Wednesday April 14, 2021. Class of 1987 Rule High School. Glenda was a very strong woman and a very loving wife and mother. Glenda loved dearly and made everyone feel like family. Despite the circumstances she never complained or had anything negative to say about anyone. She sang...
Freddy Robert Williams
Apr 14, 2021
Freddy Robert Williams age 70 of Knoxville passed away on Wednesday, April, 14, 2021. Freddy was a Baptist Minister and pastored Lighthouse Baptist Church and Macedonia Baptist Church. He was retired from Merita Bakery. Preceded in death by his parents Fred and Ocie Williams and his wife Sandra Williams. He is survived by his wife Dolly Reep Williams; son Brian...
Garrett Paul Thurber
Apr 13, 2021
Garrett “Geep” Thurber, age 56, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at his home in Knoxville, TN. Geep was born on February 8, 1965 in Milwaukee, WI to Bruce and Carol Thurber. Taking after his dad, Geep became an avid golfer at a young age, and played collegiate golf at Whitewater University. He was raised in the Lutheran faith,...
Axel James Pellow
Apr 13, 2021
Axel James Pellow was born to be an Angel on April 13, 2021. He is survived by his parents, Michael Christopher Pellow and Chandra Lea Pellow and sisters, Avery Grace (age 9); Allison Marie, (age 7) and brother, Alexander Michael (age 5,) all of Knoxville, TN. He is also survived by grandparents, James Helton Jr. and Vicky Helton of Knoxville,...
Terry Daniel Norris
Apr 13, 2021
Terry Daniel Norris, age 41, of Knoxville passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. He is preceded in death by beloved Father Lester Norris and Grandmothers Delores Knootz and Clara Corum. He is survived by loving Mother Karen Norris, Sisters Stephanie Norris (Joshua Moore), Misty Norris (Mikey Robertson), and Dennise Stout (Norris), Brother Danny Norris (Ashley Compass), Son Josh (Codie)...
