Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Anna Mae Arnwine
Apr 28, 2020
Anna Mae Arnwine, 85, of Liberty Hill, TN, passed away on April 28, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carson Arnwine and Mary Jane Loope Arnwine; brother, James Lee Arnwine, and sister, Ida Mae Arnwine Coomer. Anna Mae was best known for her hard-working spirit, love of animals, award-winning quilts, and hand-stitched potholders, which were made for...
Glenda Lindsay
Apr 27, 2020
Glenda “Juanita” Lindsay of Knoxville, (born August 24, 1927-died April 27, 2020). Born in Harriman, TN. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, devout Christian, loving aunt, and an amazing singer of God’s love. After her graduation from Rule High School, Juanita married the love of her life, L.D. Lindsay, on April 17, 1948. They had two sons: Dwight Kelley...
Loretta Marie Burchell
Apr 26, 2020
Loretta Marie Burchell, born February 19, 1958 passed away suddenly April 26, 2020 peacefully at home. Preceded in death by mothers Irene and Betty Lovell, sister Sylvia Lovell, brother Ronnie Lovell, and uncle Horace Lovell. She is survived by husband Paul Burchell, sister Diane Ann Lovell, brothers Bill, Fred, Jimmy Lovell, daughters Hope Lovell (Johnny), Wendy Burchell (Jason), Mendy Dunlap...
Carl Eslie Kling
Apr 26, 2020
Carl Eslie Kling, 76, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 26, 2020. He is survived by wife Patricia Kling and son Brandon Kling of Knoxville; sister Violet Kling of Chambersburg, PA; sons Randy, Mark, and Michael; daughters Barbara Farrar and Vicki Dennison; several nephews, nieces, grandchildren and great grandchildren; and numerous family, friends, and...
Joyce Viola Whitson
Apr 26, 2020
Joyce Viola Whitson, age 85 of Corryton, passed away on April 26, 2020, at home surrounded by those she loved. Preceded in death by parents Fred and Glessie Cox; Onan, Jack, Fred Cox (brothers) and Evelyn Beeler (sister). Survived by loving husband of 69 years, Charles V. Whitson, Sr. Children: Charles V. (Amy) Whitson, Jr., Vera (David) Boyll and Keith...
Edward Lee Wilkerson
Apr 26, 2020
Edward “Dump” “Bones” Lee Wilkerson of Corryton, TN passed away April 26, 2020. He retired from Co-op after 50 years’ service. He is preceded in death by his parents Maynard and Mae Wilkerson, brother J.R. Wilkerson and sister Bobbie Jane. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Betty Wilkerson. His children Danny and Irene Wilkerson, Debbie and...
Delores Grubb
Apr 26, 2020
Delores Dalton Grubb, age 84, of Maryville, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020. She was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church. Delores was preceded in death by husband, Jack O. Grubb, son, David O. Grubb, parents, Rev. Lester & Irene Dalton, sisters, Phyllis Dalton, Sandra Miller, and Kay Clapp, and brothers, Clarence and Roger Dalton. Survivors include daughter, Jill...
Pamela Kay Vandergriff
Apr 25, 2020
Pamela Kay Lett Vandergriff, age 57 of Corryton passed away on April 25, 2020 at Beverly Park Place. Preceded in death by parents Paul Sr. and Shirley Lett. Survivors: husband of 33 years, Doug Vandergriff; step-children: Josh Vandergriff and Rachel Vandergriff; sister Vickie Estes; brothers: Paul Lett, Jr. and Gary Lett; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may stop by...
Charles Paul Jones
Apr 25, 2020
Charles Paul Jones Sr. “Charlie” age 86 of Powell passed away April 25, 2020. A veteran of the US Army, four year quarterback at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Retired from Dempster Brothers and former owner of McGhee’s Irish Pub and the Varsity Inn on Cumberland Ave. Preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Harmon Jones; daughter, Jennifer Crowe....
Brittney Nicole Webb
Apr 24, 2020
Brittney Nicole Webb, age 32 of Knoxville passed away on April 24, 2020. Preceded in death by her papaw Virgil Webb, uncle Phillip Webb and papaw Richard Hermon. Survivors include: mother, Nancy Webb; father Joe Dunaway; children: Sierra Webb, Jaelyn Webb, Brooklyn Webb and Braylin Webb; granny Shelby Webb; sister Megan Webb and fiancé Halie Year; brothers: Michael Webb, Steven...
Teresa Paulette Conner
Apr 24, 2020
Teresa Paulette Conner, age 62, of Dandridge, passed away April 24, 2020. She was preceded in death by parents, John & Willa Mae Wollard, sisters, Shirley Black and Gail Gray, and brother-in-law, Bill Wilkerson, Sr. Survivors include daughter, Brandi Burgess and fiancé, Charles Spradlin, son, Bradley Griffin and fiancé, Elisabeth Burgess, step-daughter, Misty Shipe, seven grandchildren, sisters, Wanda Brooks, Carolyn...
Cathy Sue Pannell
Apr 24, 2020
Cathy Sue Pannell age 63 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 24, 2020. Cathy loved the Lord, her family and her church. Retired from Martin-Marietta after 22 years of service. A member of Living Waters Full Gospel Church in North Knoxville where she served as the church secretary and worship leader. Preceded in death...
Edene Sanders Hutson
Apr 22, 2020
Edene Sanders Hutson, passed away peacefully April 22, 2020 after a long illness. Edene was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Hutson, parents, Clarence and Margaret Sanders, and sisters, Beulah Dax, Genevieve Rymer, Norma Jean Williams, and Jessie McGill. She is survived by her sons Wesley Hutson and wife Judy and Kevin Hutson, sister, Revana Archer, special niece, Karen...
Danniel B. Brooks
Apr 21, 2020
Danniel B. Brooks “Dan” age 76 of Knoxville passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. A member of Living Waters Full Gospel Church. He is survived by his wife, Tammy Satterfield Brooks; step-daughter, Mary Sisk. A Call of Convenience will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2020 from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. A graveside service...
James E. Ledford
Apr 21, 2020
James E. Ledford, also known as Jim Holiday, passed away Tuesday, April 21st, 2020 at the age of 89. Born in Mohigan, West Virginia, he moved to Knoxville after serving his country in the US Navy, and was a veteran of the Korean War. Jim was a fixture on television and served as Sports Anchor/Director for WBIR, and was the...
David Hickson
Apr 21, 2020
Bishop David Hickson, age 79, of Knoxville, went home to be with his Lord on April 21, 2020 at his home. He was a member of the Church of God. David was preceded in death by son Mike Hickson; parents Harvey and Frelia Elliott; sisters Shirley Foust and Jewel Harmon. He is survived by loving wife of 59 years Lucy...
Gerald Ray Varner
Apr 20, 2020
Gerald “Jerry” Ray Varner, age 80, of Knoxville, passed away April 20, 2020. Jerry was a life-long resident of Halls. He was a Halls High School graduate in 1957 where he was named Mr. Halls High. Following graduation, he enlisted in the Air Force and worked in Air Traffic Control. His service took him all over the United States as...
Timmy G. Shepherd
Apr 20, 2020
Timmy G. Shepherd, age 54, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord April 20, 2020. Timmy was a special person who loved everybody. To his family, he was their angel. He was preceded in death by parents, Robert & Mary Ruth Shepherd, brother, Michael Shepherd, and niece, Lisa Morgan. Survivors include siblings, Robert Larry Shepherd, Betty Ruth Kitts, Mary...
Earl Edward Glandon
Apr 20, 2020
Earl Edward Glandon, age 82 of Knoxville, passed away April 20, 2020. He was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. He was the owner/operator of Knoxville Cleaners on Broadway for 46 years and a medical courier for 10 years. An avid outdoorsman who enjoyed golf, hunting, and fishing. Earl had an outgoing personality that made everyone love him. Preceded...
