Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Feb 29, 2020

Joyce Ann DeVault McAfee, age 79, went to be with the lord on February 29, 2020. She was born April 29, 1940 in Luttrell, TN. Joyce was preceded in death by parents, Benjamin and Zelphia DeVault, and brothers, Boyd and Jimmy DeVault. Survivors include husband, Fred McAfee, sons Wayne Mallicoat and wife Rachel, and Tim Mallicoat and wife Paige, grandchildren,...

Feb 28, 2020

Dr. Carl Dean Sikkema, age 82 of Knoxville, passed away February 28, 2020 with his family by his side. Carl was a member of Redemption Church for 24 years (where he served on the prayer team and loved to volunteer for different ministry opportunities as the needs arose). He was retired from TVA. He was a wonderful and loving father...

Feb 28, 2020

Zelma Bridges Farmer, age 94, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord February 28, 2020. She was a member of Old Pleasant Gap Baptist Church and had retired from Standard Knitting Mill after 45 years of service. She was preceded in death by husband, Clois Farmer, and parents Jessie & Marona Bridges. Survivors include nephews, Michael and Darrell Bridges,...

Feb 26, 2020

Jackie L. Spencer, Jr. age 42, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly 12:33 pm, Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was a member of Glen Oaks Baptist Church and a graduate of Central High School. He was an avid UT Vols Fan. Preceded in death by sister, Patricia Gail Spencer, grandparents, Anna Mae and Clarence...

Feb 26, 2020

Patricia Ann French, age 66 of Knoxville passed away on February 26, 2020 at Ft. Sanders. She was preceded in death by her parents R.C. Gray and Charlotte Jean Griffin; husbands, Charles Hurst and Randy French; sisters: Brenda Webb, Connie Faust and Debbie Thomas. Survivors include her children: Lynn (Angie), Stacy (Ronnie), Ricky and Jeffery (Melissa); grandchildren: Cari, Kala, Chris,...

Feb 25, 2020

Gladys Elizabeth Mynatt went to be with the Lord on February 25, 2020. She was a loving wife and mother and a member of Union Baptist Church. Gladys is preceded in death by parents William and Vola Collins. Survived by beloved husband of 57 years, Robert L. Mynatt; children Robert S. Mynatt (Debbie), Roger Mynatt (Kristine), and Carmilla Pilant; grandchildren...

Feb 25, 2020

Robert G. Brown Jr. age 75 of Knoxville passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at home. A member of Sheppard of the Hills Lutheran Church. Robert retired from Dupont after many years of service. He enjoyed volunteering and serving meals to the residents of Northgate Terrace. Preceded in death by his wife of 48 years Suzanne S. Brown and...

Feb 24, 2020

Betty Jo Owens Fields age 84 formally of Rutledge, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020. Preceded in death by parents Millard and Georgie Owens; siblings Ruth, Helen, Harold, Barbara Kay, and Don. Survived by her son Brian Fields (Angie); grandchildren Kara Ladd (Kaden), Kelsey Cox (Ross), Samantha Abbott (Andrew), and Austin Fields; great-grandchildren Joshua Abbott, Natalie Abbott, and Violet Ladd;...

Feb 24, 2020

Steven Dale Scates, age 55, of Knoxville, passed away unexpectedly at home on February 24, 2020. He attended Farragut High School. Steven is now in his heavenly home and is no longer in pain. He was a gifted mechanic and could repair any kind of engine. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Luther and Allie Scates and Flora...

Feb 23, 2020

Herbert (Herb) Hoover Bomar – age 91 of Knoxville passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020, at Fort Sanders Medical Center after suffering from a fall at home. Herb was born in Ivanhoe, Virginia. He was the son of the late Robert and Nora (Jefferson) Bomar. Herb served in both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army. He joined the Navy...

Feb 22, 2020

Norma Jewell Cooper Faust, age 80 of Knoxville went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Jewell lived a full and joyful life filled with many wonderful friends. She always had a way of making anyone she was with feel special and loved. Jewell enjoyed spending time with family, especially watching her grandsons play sports. Jewell...

Feb 22, 2020

Regina Jo Short age 44 of Knoxville passed away suddenly 9:09 a.m. Saturday, February 22, 2020 at her home. She was born February 6, 1976 in Claiborne County to the late James and Betty June Short. Despite the many life challenges, Regina always had a smile on her face and enjoyed life to the fullest. Survivors; Evergreen and New Haven...

Feb 22, 2020

Feb 22, 2020

REBECCA M. MAPLES (BECKY) AGE 59, OF KNOXVILLE, LEFT THIS LIFE TO BE WITH OUR LORD AND HER LOVED ONES ON SATURDAY, FEB 22, 2020. AFTER A SUDDEN ILLNESS. BECKY ENJOYED WORKING AS A DIETARY SUPERVISOR AT HILLCREST WEST AND NHC HEALTH CARE WEST MOST ALL OF HER WORKING LIFE. PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HUSBAND; DAVID, PARENTS; CHARLES AND LILLIAN...

Feb 21, 2020

Connie Marie Brady, of Knoxville, passed away February 21, 2020. Preceded in death by father and mother, Joe C. Brady and Imogene Brady, brother Kyle C. Brady, and sister Martha Bailey. Survived by son Eddie Welch (Kimberly) and daughter Sunshine Hall, grandchildren; Hunter Hall, Abigail Marie Hall (Jonathan Gann), Sarah Caitlin Ashburn (Joseph), Matthew Cureton Welch, Kelci Lauren Loudermilk (Bram),...

Feb 20, 2020

Dwight Flynn age 85 of Karns Community passed awauy Thursday, February 20, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. He was a member of Ball Camp Baptist Church. He was a Master Carpenter. Mason and Past Master of Beaver Ridge Lodge #366 F & AM. He was a beloved Shriner and enjoyed the transport of children to the Shriners Hospitals....

Feb 20, 2020

Frances Lou Cutshaw, age 73, of Marietta, Ga, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Trinity Hills Lighthouse. She was a member of Powder Springs Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by parents, Clea and Udeyne Arnwine, and husband, Fred Cutshaw. Survivors include sisters, Cindy Cassady (Sam) and Jane Standifer, brothers, Clea, Tim, John and Jerry Arnwine, sister-in-law,...

Feb 20, 2020

Dr. Charles J. Holt born January 3, 1931 of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2020. Dr. Holt was an Evangelist and Pastor for many years. Preceded in death by parents Charles Dolph Holt and Fannie Lee Hightower Holt, sisters Francis Harris and Ophelia Evans. Dr. Holt is survived by his loving wife of 30...

Feb 20, 2020

Charles “Steve” Steven Cedars, age 64 of Knoxville passed away on February 20, 2020 at his residence. He had retired from Krogers in Farragut and loved fishing and going to the mountains. Preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Frances Cedars and brother Greg Cedars. Survivors include his loving wife of 43 years, Mary Cedars; daughters: Christina Cedars and...

Feb 18, 2020

Kenny R. Breeden age 65 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Kenny was a wonderful person who had a heart of gold and loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a loving devoted husband, dad and papaw. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 44 years, Sharon J. Breeden. Parents, Irene...