Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Jimmy Francis Cash
Apr 25, 2021
Jimmy Francis Cash age 84 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord and his loving wife, Elaine on Sunday, April 25, 2021. He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing and being in the mountains. Preceded in death by wife, Elaine Cash; parents, brothers and sisters. Survivors; Son, Jason (Cindy) Cash. Grandchildren; Stefani and husband, Mike. Lauren, Spencer, Katie...
Betty Kay Easterling
Apr 25, 2021
Betty Kay (Arnold) Easterling of Knoxville passed away at her home on Sunday, April 25, 2021, age 63, under the care of UT Hospice. Betty was born November 19, 1957, at Bunker Hill Air Force Base in Peru, Indiana to Msgt Kyle Franklin Arnold (dec.), retired U.S. Air Force, and Esta Friar Arnold. She studied accounting and finance at the...
Mildred Barnes Lail
Apr 25, 2021
Mildred Barnes Lail passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021. She was 95 years old. She was proceeded by father Rev. R.C. Barnes and mother Clora S. Barnes, sons Garry D. Lail, Barry S. Lail and half-brother Rev. Paul Mayfield and wife Ruby Mayfield, ex-husband Don H. Lail, sister Jane Scott and brother Robert (Bob) Barnes. Survived by granddaughter Sherry R....
Ernest Charles Robinson
Apr 24, 2021
Ernest Charles “Pops” Robinson, age 71, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021. He is proceeded in death by mother and father, Ernest Jenkins and Marion Robinson; step father, Charles W. “Robbie” Robinson; grandparents, John and Sedalia Davis; devoted friend, Priscilla Robinson; cousin, George Scott “Scottie” Davis; mother of his child, Elaine Scott Crenshaw. He is survived by daughter, April...
Lewis Steve Fortner
Apr 24, 2021
Lewis Steve Fortner of Knoxville, age 72, went home to be with the Lord on April 24, 2021. A member of Calvary Baptist Church, he was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather (G). A graduate of the University of Tennessee with a Masters in Business and Accounting. He was the Vice president and CPA for Highway Transport, Inc....
Patricia Cornelius
Apr 23, 2021
Patricia Cornelius, 85, a long-time resident of Fairfield Glade, died peacefully on April 23, 2021 at UT Medical Center surrounded by her family and her beloved pet cat, Jade Junior (JJ). Patricia was born in 1935 in Hope, AK to Maxine and Robert. A gifted student, she graduated early from high school to attend college in Colorado Springs with the...
Diane Sharon Huff
Apr 22, 2021
Sharon Diane Huff, 69, of Knoxville, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on April 22, 2021. Diane was born to parents James and Judy Casteel, on May 16, 1951 in Knoxville, Tn. She grew up in Rocky Hill and attended Bearden High School. She was known for her kind heart and gentle spirit. Diane’s faith in God was childlike...
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,...
