Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Nov 26, 2020

Rebecca “Jane” Collins, age 62, of North Knoxville passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. Jane was a member of Alice Bell Baptist Church. She was a current employee of Rocky Top Chrysler Jeep Dodge and had worked at various other automobile dealerships in the Knoxville area. Preceded in death by parents Hank & Mackie...

Nov 26, 2020

Leslie Vernon Knight, Jr (LV) 91of Blaine passed away November 26, 2020 at Holston Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born October 7, 1929 to Leslie Vernon Knight, Sr. and Goldie Thurman Knight. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a Deacon in his church for many years having been chairman of the Deacon...

Nov 26, 2020

Gerald Douglas Brandon, age 77, of Powell passed away Thursday, November 26th. Born the youngest of 12 children to Palmer and Fannie Lee Brandon of Manchester, Tennessee. Jerry graduated in accounting from UT Knoxville and retired as controller at Ametek, Oak Ridge. Loving husband to wife of 52 years, Ruth Ann Brandon. He adored his children, Jonathan Craig(Amy); daughter Karen...

Nov 25, 2020

Carrie Belle Miller (Hemphill), loving mother and friend, left this earthly life on November 25, 2020 to join her Lord and Savior and her family who have gone on before. She was born on October 19, 1932 to John and Cora Lou Hemphill. She was one of nine children and was the last surviving child. She was a long-time member...

Nov 25, 2020

Larry Capps is now present with the Lord. He greatly treasured his family and is survived by his wife Jeana, children Chad Capps (Joanna), Lori Cook (Dale), and Kent Capps (Candace), grandchildren Luke and Anna Lee Capps, Nolan and Summit Cook, Lydia, Jude, and Hudson Capps, siblings Fred and Mike Capps and Martha Benfield. Larry was a faithful servant of...

Nov 24, 2020

Nov 24, 2020

Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.

Nov 24, 2020

Howard “Dennis” Phillips, Jr., age 53, of Knoxville passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at his home. He was born October 19, 1967, in Knoxville. Dennis was the son of H. Dennis Phillips, Sr. Preceded in death by mother, Vesta Sharon Butler. He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Kathy Dawson Phillips, father, Dennis Phillips, Sr., step...

Nov 23, 2020

It is with great sadness the family of Timmy Wright announce his death. Timmy was 56 and passed away on Nov. 23, 2020 at Fort Sanders Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father Charles Wright. He is survived by his mother Linda Wright; brother Charles Edward Wright Jr.; nephew Joseph Brandon Wright (Jessie Wright); great niece Lillan Phllips;...

Nov 22, 2020

We are saddened to announce the passing of Joe Alan Hill (born August 19,1948) on November 22, 2020. Joe was a marine who proudly served his country during the Vietnam war. Upon returning home he built his business and married his wife Barbara Petty Hill on January 16, 1988. Together they traveled, enjoyed grandparenting, and drove their motorcycles and ATVs...

Nov 22, 2020

Shelley (Lolitta M. Young) Branche, age 60 of Knoxville, formerly of Johnson City, passed away peacefully at her home November 22, 2020. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, coworker, and friend. She loved her family and she loved the Lord. Shelley was a hard worker and enjoyed gardening, art, and feeding her family. She is preceded in death...

Nov 22, 2020

Wilma J. Russell, age 72, went home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2020. Wilma worked in textiles for many years, and battled cancer for 14 years while maintaining that beautiful smile. She had an unconditional love for her family, especially her grandkids. She was of the Baptist faith and loved serving the Lord. Preceded in death by...

Nov 22, 2020

Kenneth (Kenny) Wright, age 66 of Maynardville, passed away November 22, 2020. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his animals. He is preceded in death by his mother and father; Virginia and Buford Wright, mother and father-in-law; Martha and A.C. Whaley, sister-in-law Regana McGhee, as well as his grandparents, aunts, and uncles. He leaves behind his wife Rhonda Whaley...

Nov 21, 2020

Carson Harold Wilkerson, age 94, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Pinnacle Assisted Living in Knoxville. He was a long-time member of Salem Baptist Church in Halls. Carson was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He co-founded Wilkerson, Inc. of Knoxville with his brothers Roy Wilkerson and George Wilkerson in 1961 and...

Nov 20, 2020

Randy Wallace Edwards Sr, went to live with our heavenly father on November 20, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. His wife of 27 years, Julia Edwards, was by his side at their home. Randy was born November 29, 1964 in Knoxville, Tn to John and Joann Edwards. Randy was a 55 year residence of Knoxville, Tennessee. He graduated...

Nov 19, 2020

Ray Campbell, age 74 of Knoxville passed away on November 19, 2020 at North Knoxville Medical Center. He was a member of Christus Victor Lutheran Church and was employed by CMI Moulding Supply. Preceded in death by his mother Grace Barranger, first wife Judy Marie Campbell and an infant son, Glen Campbell. Survivors include his wife, Betty Campbell, sons: Steve...

Nov 18, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Elaine Moore Kempton announces her death. Elaine, 68, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents: Harley "Scobie" Kempton and Margaret "Bobbie" Moore Kempton. Elaine, a gifted artist, is survived by many beloved cousins and friends. Friends and family will meet at Greenwood...

Nov 18, 2020

Virginia Lee Butcher, age 87 of Knoxville, passed away November 18, 2020. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. She was an avid traveler who visited all 50 states and many countries in Europe. Virginia loved people and loved attending the Halls Alumni Banquet every year. She graduated from Halls High School in the early 1950’s. Virginia worked as...

Nov 18, 2020

Fawver, Vickie Monday – age 69, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on November 18, 2020. She was a loving wife, mother, mamaw, and friend who will be dearly missed. She is preceded in death by beloved parents, Jack and Elizabeth Monday; brother, Jackie Monday. Survived by husband of 49 years, Donnie Fawver; children Donnie (Tonia) Fawver,...

Nov 18, 2020

James Kermit Long passed away suddenly on Wednesday morning November 18, 2020. He was sixty four years old. He graduated class of 1974 from Loudon High School and then from University of Louisivlle in Louisville, Ky in 1982. He worked for the State of Kentucky until he became disabled in 1997. He was the father of Elijah and he said...