Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Edna Fay Clapp
Feb 18, 2020
Edna Fay Clapp, age 78, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. She was a member of Atkins Baptist Church for many years before moving her letter to First Baptist Church of Dandridge. She devoted her life to the care of her husband Richard and was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She...
Bill Keith Beeler
Feb 18, 2020
Bill Keith Beeler, age 91, lifetime resident of the Gibbs and Ritta Communities, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at North Knox Medical Center. He was a 40 year supervisor with Ennis Business Form and owner and operator of several small businesses including J.B. Market on Tazewell Pike. Bill was a member of Union Baptist Church and a Veteran of...
Larry Dale Fennell
Feb 16, 2020
Larry Dale Fennell, age 70, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 at his home. Larry was a member of Alicebell Baptist Church having served as church pianist for several years. He was retired from House Hasson Hardware Company and had also had worked at H.T. Hackney Company. Larry liked to travel, loved music, and was very musically...
Vera Mae Stephens
Feb 15, 2020
Vera Mae Craft Stephens, age 94, of Powell, TN, formerly of Leesville, LA, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Saturday, February 15, 2020. She was born in Fannett, Texas on January 7,1926. She loved her flowers, yard work, listening to music, and fishing. She faithfully took care of her husband throughout their life and was a loving...
Jerrie Ann Egan
Feb 15, 2020
Jerrie Ann Rogers Egan, age 81 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family Saturday, February 15, 2020. Jerrie was a Child of God, above all other things. She was a proud graduate and cheerleader of Fulton High School, Class of 1956, an avid golfer at Beaverbrook Country Club, bridge player, and a loving MeeMee to her grandchildren. She...
David Lynn Lowe
Feb 14, 2020
David L. Lowe, age 58, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly Friday, February 14, 2020. He was preceded in death by father, J.C. Lowe, sister, Susan McBee, and nephew, Daniel Lowe. Survivors include wife, Tammie Lowe, mother, Clara Corum, daughter, Michelle Walpole and husband Peter, sons, Joseph Hill, Adam Hill, and Dennis McLean, step daughter, April Lawson, grandchildren, Michele, Evelyn, Peter...
Ida Mae Shown
Feb 14, 2020
Ida Mae Shown, age 88, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord February 14, 2020. She was a member of Valley View Baptist Church. Ida was preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, Thomas Shown. Survivors include children, Shirley, Becky, Karen, Timmy and Tommy, several grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Monday, February...
Helena Whitt
Feb 14, 2020
Helena Whitt born on January 11, 1944 passed away on February 14, 2020. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, from 1:00-3:00 PM at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel with the funeral service to follow at 3:00 PM with Don Brown officiating.
Melanie Anne Vandergriff
Feb 12, 2020
Vandergriff, Melanie Braden – age 54, of Halls Crossroads, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Preceded in death by father, Troy Braden, Jr., husband, Harold Vandergriff. Survived by mother, Helen (Elbert) Kitts, daughters Kristy Carmack, SunShine (John) Hastings, son Cody (Corinna) Vandergriff, grandchildren Austin & Justice Hastings & Lyra Vandergriff, brother Jeff Braden, several nieces...
Henry Joseph Durant
Feb 10, 2020
Henry Joseph Durant, age 74, of Huntsville passed away February 10, 2020. He was born in Maryville, TN and has been a Scott County resident since 1988. He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. In 2014, he retired from South Blount Utility as District Manager after over 10 years. He was previously employed at JJ&G Engineering and...
Roger Creswell
Feb 10, 2020
Roger “Tennessee” Creswell, passed away February 10, 2020. U.S. Navy Veteran. Preceded in death by parents Oliver & Ruth Creswell and son Dustin Creswell. Survived by wife Gabby, sons Jason Creswell (Lia) and Billy McKnight (Christina), stepsons Arthur and Andrew Herrero, siblings Ken Creswell (Sharon) and Steve Creswell (Patty), and Libby Preston (Skip), several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Family and...
Lillian O. Seivers
Feb 10, 2020
Lillian O. Seivers, age 86 of Knoxville passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 at West Hills Health and Rehab. She was a member of Brasswood Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband Doyel Seivers; son Ray Seivers; brother Dennis Beeler and James Kagley. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law Sherri and Eddie Jones; grandchildren: Jennifer (Michael) Gray, Brenton (Jeanie)...
Cynthia Elaine Elsberry
Feb 9, 2020
Cynthia Elaine Elsberry, age 50, of East Knoxville passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020. She was a Christian. She graduated from South Young High in 1989. Beloved mother, daughter, grandmother and friend. Preceded in death by parents, Lawrence and Caroline Cogdill; sister, Sonya Kitts; husband, Michael Elsberry. She is survived by daughter, Jaiden Parrott; son, Jonathan Parrott; granddaughters, Braelynn Grace...
Albert Teddy Kennedy
Feb 9, 2020
Albert Teddy Kennedy, age 71 of Rutledge passed away on February 9, 2020. He was a jokester and loved to share his stories. He loved fishing, hunting and working on cars. He was preceded in death by his wife of 26 years, Betty Kennedy; daughter April Kennedy; son Tony Kennedy, daughter Rebecca Kennedy; two brothers and two sisters. Survivors include...
Ruby Blanch Rockwood
Feb 9, 2020
Ruby Rockwood, age 75, of Knoxville passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020. She was member of Wings of Faith Church. She was a loving great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by Parents Isaac and Julie Miller, Husband Leonard Rockwood Sr., and Daughters Gail Yoder and Tammy Phillips. She is survived by sons Tony Dellinger and Leonard Rockwood Jr., Daughters Judy...
Winfred Dockery
Feb 9, 2020
Winfred “Buster” Dockery, Jr., age 55, of Seymour, passed away February 9, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Winfred Dockery, Sr. and brother Joey Dockery. He is survived mother, Bertha Kirby and host of loving family and friends. The family will receive friends 6-7 pm Monday, February 17, 2020 at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel. A...
Gary Randall Donehew
Feb 9, 2020
Gary Randall (Randy) Donehew, age 59, of Knoxville,Tn passed away Sunday February 9, 2020 at Parkwest Hospital due to a long term illness(ALS) with his family by his side. Randy was a funny, loving and outgoing person who lived life in the fast lane and was loved by all who knew him. He worked in the Moving business for 30...
William Cebert England
Feb 8, 2020
William “Will” England, age 52, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord February 8, 2020. He was preceded in death by infant son, William England, Jr., parents Joal & Joann England, and brother Danny Wayne England. Survivors include wife, Jennifer England, brother, Gary England and wife Glenda, sister, Kathy Thornhill, brother-in-law Kelly Tillery and wife Joy, moth-in-law Kay England,...
Raymond Lester Mcginnis
Feb 8, 2020
Raymond Lester McGinnis Jr. age 60 of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2020. He was a Mason and Shriner with Kerbela Temple; an ordained minister who loved to bowl on the Monday night church league; and a member of New Victory Baptist Church. Raymond was a gentle soul who would give you the shirt...
Carson Lee Black
Feb 8, 2020
Carson Lee Black, age 59, of Knoxville went home to be with Jesus on February 8, 2020. Carson was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, camping, and fishing. Preceded in death by father, Glen Black, mother Gertrude Elizabeth Black, brothers Clifton Black, Carlos Black, Arvin Black and Kyle Black, sister Shirley Black. Survivors, brothers, Mike Black and Jerry Black, sister...
